She was buried alive at the start, but she's determined to smash her ex-husband's head in

"Do you really think Zhao Huarong killed him?"

Pei-Chih said definitively, "Of course! Haven't they found evidence that she bribed the assassin? Doesn't the princess think so?"

Zhao Yiyang smiled and shook his head: "No, it's just that the clues came out too suddenly."

Pei Zhaoan investigated for more than half a month without any results. Once Zhao Huarong's identity was exposed, all the clues pointed to her again. What a coincidence!

She glanced at the sky and thought it was still early: "Let's go to the East Palace for dinner later. After you and the others finish the bird's nest, go to the East Palace and let them know."

"Yes!" Pei-Chih said happily, "The princess is so kind to us!"

When the Crown Prince learned that Zhao Yiyang was coming to the Eastern Palace, he was not particularly happy. Instead, he was somewhat worried and sent more people to Shen Yushu's side. He also specifically instructed her not to tell Zhao Yiyang that she was pregnant.

"I'm doing this all for your own good, for our future. If word gets out that you're pregnant now, what will people think of you?"

What do you think of me? Isn't this a way to manipulate me? Are you afraid that if Miss Zhao finds out, it will ruin your image in her eyes? If you cared about what others thought of me, you wouldn't treat me like this.

Despite thinking this to herself, Shen Yushu remained outwardly calm and nodded, "I understand."

The first person Zhao Yiyang saw upon entering the Eastern Palace was quite unexpected. It was Zhao Yanyan, who was supposed to leave the capital to travel and compile a record of mountains and rivers. She was also somewhat at a loss when she saw Zhao Yiyang.

They were sisters who had studied together before, but suddenly the other person became a princess, and the difference in their status and position was immediately apparent. Even though Zhao Yanyan knew that she was easy to get along with, she would still feel uneasy about the distance between them.

The deeper reason, of course, is that she became the crown prince's younger sister...

"Why did Miss Zhao come to the palace today?" Zhao Yiyang was quite surprised when he heard that Zhao Yanyan had not left the capital.

Zhao Yanyan smiled and said, "I came to visit His Highness the Crown Prince, and now I have to leave."

"Why don't you stay and have dinner with us?" Zhao Yiyang said.

She shook her head: "No, it's against the rules to stay in the palace, and I have other matters to attend to and must leave."

Since that was the case, Zhao Yiyang had no reason to stop her. She felt that something was off about Zhao Yanyan, whom she hadn't seen for a long time, but she was more worried about Shen Yushu's condition, so she didn't think much of it.

Upon entering the East Palace, the Crown Prince and a slightly weary-looking Shen Yushu stood there. They immediately greeted her happily as she entered.

The Crown Prince said, "This is the first time you've offered to dine at the East Palace since you returned to the palace. I'm so happy!"

Both women understood his unspoken message: Why did you suddenly decide to dine at the East Palace?

Zhao Yiyang: "My mother told me a lot about our childhood. Although I don't remember any of it, my brother Crown Prince is so good to me, so I should come and visit him from time to time. Doesn't he welcome me?"

The Crown Prince gave her a reproachful look and pulled her inside, saying, "How could that be? I'm so happy you're here, and so is Yu Shu."

Shen Yushu forced a smile and nodded to Zhao Yiyang.

Something's really wrong. In just one month, Shen Yushu has become completely different from before, and this is definitely not something that can be caused by the pain of losing her father alone. Based on her understanding of Shen Yushu, Shen Yushu is not this kind of person.

Both women who underwent changes are connected to the Crown Prince...

In her previous life, she didn't have much interaction with the Crown Prince. All her understanding of him came from other people's descriptions. In this life, although she has a deeper relationship with the Crown Prince, she really doesn't understand him.

Why do I always test myself? Why am I overly concerned about her childhood memories? Did something happen back then?

Zhao Yiyang felt uncomfortable throughout the dinner, constantly feeling as if countless eyes were watching him from the shadows, sending chills down his spine.

The Crown Prince suddenly asked, "I heard that my sister is still very close to Yanzhi?"

Zhao Yiyang nodded and said, "I plan to ask my father to grant my marriage to the Crown Prince. Although I had to use Miss Lin's identity before, my feelings for the Crown Prince are real."

The crown prince smiled with satisfaction: "That's wonderful."

Shen Yushu's expression was unreadable. She was exhausted, her whole body was tired. Every day she was acting foolish, staying by the side of her father's killer. Even smiling took all her strength.

However, she was also happy for Qi Yanzhi. She knew Qi Yanzhi's feelings for Zhao Yiyang, and if the two could really become a couple, it would be a comfort to her as well.

After dinner, the Crown Prince looked at Shen Yushu with concern and said, "You're too tired, go back and rest."

He didn't want Zhao Yiyang and Shen Yushu to have any contact. Zhao Yiyang was much smarter than Zhao Huarong, and she was not easy to manipulate or deceive.

Shen Yushu clenched her fists, but didn't dare to give Zhao Yiyang a single glance. Although this opportunity was rare, it would be bad if the Crown Prince became suspicious. Once her belly grew bigger, she wouldn't be able to hide it anymore. This would not only serve as a warning to Zhao Yanyan, but also allow more people to discover the Crown Prince's scheming.

However, the premise is whether the crown prince will kill her before her belly gets bigger.

Zhao Yiyang grabbed Shen Yushu's hand: "It's been so long since we last met, won't you invite me over for a visit?"

The Crown Prince's face stiffened, and before Shen Yushu could speak, he refused on her behalf: "Yushu is overwhelmed with worry, I'm afraid..."

“It’s precisely because she’s so worried that we can’t always leave her alone.” Zhao Yiyang looked at the Crown Prince with some reproach. “How could you not even consider this, brother? You’re such a careless man! It would be better to let Yu Shu live with me, so that we can have each other’s company.”

Shen Yushu squeezed Zhao Yiyang's hand slightly tighter; she could feel it, and sure enough, there was a problem.

The Crown Prince immediately reflected and said, "Yes, yes, I didn't think it through. I only thought about what the imperial physician said about needing to rest. I forgot everything when I got worried. It's good for the two of you to live together, but we also need to listen to Yu Shu's opinion. We can't make decisions for her, can we?"

The Crown Prince's gentle gaze fell on Shen Yushu, and she sensed a threat.

Nodding, he said, "I'm used to living in the East Palace, so I won't trouble you."

"Sigh! Alright." Zhao Yiyang didn't make things difficult for her. "I'm relieved that your brother is taking care of you. If he dares to bully you, just tell me, and I'll stand up for you."

"How could I possibly bully her?" the prince said with a smile.

A blush crept onto Shen Yushu's face. She lowered her head shyly and placed Zhao Yiyang's hand on her wrist to check her pulse.

Upon returning to the palace, Zhao Yiyang immediately summoned Peizhi, his expression extremely grave.

"Take my token and go to the Inner Guard Office to find Chunqi. I need her help with something."

"Chunqi? Didn't she go back to her hometown? How come she's in the Inner Guard?" Peizhi had no idea that Chunqi was Pei Zhaoan's person.