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

Finding an excuse, Zhao Yiyang went to Kunning Palace and unexpectedly met Helian Chen. The two exchanged a glance and quickly pretended not to know each other well.

For some reason, the Empress felt a sense of fear towards her newly found daughter and was not as close to Zhao Huarong as she had been to Zhao Huarong.

When he saw her, his expression became a little unnatural, but he was also very happy to take her hand and ask about her recent situation.

"Have you been living comfortably lately? How are you feeling? Tell your mother if there's anything you like to eat, and she'll have the kitchen staff make it for you."

Zhao Yiyang answered them all with a smile, then glanced at Helian Chen as if casually: "What is Your Highness doing here?"

The Empress was somewhat embarrassed: "It was I who invited the Prince here. You two are about the same age, so you'll definitely get along well."

The Empress did not actually want Zhao Yiyang to marry Qi Yanzhi. It wasn't that she disliked Qi Yanzhi, but she felt that it would be a huge loss for Zhao Yiyang to marry him. Compared to Helian Chen, Qi Yanzhi's status as the heir apparent was nothing.

Helian Chen is the most beloved youngest son of the King of Southern Xinjiang. Once the King of Southern Xinjiang dies, he will succeed him. If Zhao Yiyang marries Helian Chen, wouldn't she become the Queen?

Zhao Yiyang immediately understood what the Empress meant and suddenly found Ye Shi's outward wickedness quite endearing.

At the same time, she also felt a sense of desolation and sadness. She was clearly the Empress's biological daughter, but could she only be used as a tool to consolidate the Crown Prince's position?

She suddenly understood what Zhao Huarong had told her: this position wasn't as good as she had imagined.

"Of course," Zhao Yiyang said perfunctorily. "Does Mother know that Yu Shu has been living in the Crown Prince's Eastern Palace for a long time?"

The Empress nodded and said, "I know. Yu Shu is grieving the loss of her father. What if she goes back to the manor alone and does something rash? She and Jia'er are childhood sweethearts. With Jia'er taking care of her, I feel at ease."

Zhao Yiyang kicked Helian Chen under the table, telling him not to just eat and to at least say a few words.

Helian Chen quickly swallowed the piece of meat in his mouth, frowned and said, "Even so, the Crown Prince and Miss Shen are not married. It might be inappropriate for them to live together in the same palace."

As if suddenly remembering something, Zhao Yiyang opened his eyes wide and looked at the Empress with a gossipy expression: "Mother, last time I went to the East Palace to dine with my brother, I even saw Miss Zhao. Wasn't she supposed to leave the capital to write the Annals of Mountains and Rivers? Why hasn't she left yet after so long?"

At this point, the Empress seemed somewhat smug: "Yan Yan heard about Jia'er's injuries and was worried about his health. She wanted to wait until his injuries had healed a bit before leaving. However, I think she is probably in love with your brother."

"Really!" Zhao Yiyang feigned surprise. "I thought there was nothing between them! Does Mother really like Miss Zhao?"

"Of course, Miss Zhao's family background, character, and appearance are all top-notch, making her a perfect match for the Crown Prince."

Zhao Yiyang nodded in agreement, then kicked Helian Chen and said, "I think so too. Maybe Miss Zhao won't want to leave the capital then."

"But Miss Shen still lives in the East Palace. Perhaps the Crown Prince is in love with Miss Shen."

Upon hearing this, the Empress frowned immediately. This was absolutely unacceptable. Keeping Shen Yushu by her side would be a disaster. Her bloodline was far too filthy. How could she be worthy of the Crown Prince?

The moment she saw Shen Yushu's face, she was reminded of the corpse that Prince Yong had carried when he stormed the palace...

"That is indeed inappropriate." The Empress then looked at Zhao Yiyang. "You and Yu Shu attended classes together before, so you must have been quite close, right?"

"well enough."

“We, Yiyang, are kind-hearted and would certainly not want Yushu to return to the Shen residence alone, right? It is indeed inappropriate for her to live in the East Palace. Why not let her go to Huayang Palace to live with you? That way, you will have a companion.”

That's a nice way to put it. You're not letting Shen Yushu return to the manor because you're looking for something else there, aren't you?

Zhao Yiyang nodded sensibly and said, "Your subject will obey Mother's words."

Having achieved her goal, she naturally didn't want to stay in Kunning Palace any longer. Feeling bored, she made an excuse to leave. The Empress then eagerly asked Helian Chen to escort her back to the palace, and Zhao Yiyang did not refuse.

I just couldn't find an opportunity to meet Helian Chen.

The two walked back side by side, and the people behind them tactfully stepped back a few paces and followed.

"I don't think you're very comfortable being a princess. You're already engaged, but the Empress hasn't given up on pushing you to me."

"To be honest, I really wanted to marry you so I could leave this place and live a free life. But something unexpected happened."

Helian Chen asked, "About Shen Yushu?"

"Yes, Prince Yong's death is related to the Crown Prince. It is estimated that he kept Shen Yushu in the Eastern Palace to obtain the Tiger Tally."

Zhao Yiyang blurted it all out in one breath, leaving Helian Chen a little stunned. He thought he had misheard the name. What? The Crown Prince? Is he that kind of person? How come he didn't see it coming?

"You find it strange too, don't you? In our previous life, we had too little contact with the Crown Prince, and he fell from grace too early, so we always thought that Prince Duan was the one who was scheming, but in fact, it was quite the opposite."

"Do you need me to do anything for you?"

Zhao Yiyang shook his head: "Thank you for what you did last time. I heard things have gotten chaotic in the Southern Frontier. Are you going back soon?"

Helian Chen had a headache: "Yes, I thought I could get away with it, but that old geezer wrote to His Majesty, telling me to go back quickly. But don't worry, everything is under my control. It might take a little time, but once this is resolved, I will be completely free."

It's truly remarkable. Two kind-hearted people who were bullied in their previous lives, how much effort did they put in to get to where they are today? Only the two of them know the bitterness and pain they endured.

Zhao Yiyang smiled and said, "You must be safe and sound. We'll meet again."

"Definitely. When that time comes, I'll take you to southern Xinjiang to enjoy a life of luxury."

The Empress went to the East Palace that very day, wanting Shen Yushu to move from the East Palace to Huayang Palace. Zhao Yiyang waited anxiously for news, but there was no movement for a long time.

"Foolish! What is she! You got her pregnant with your child!" The Empress was so angry that her eyes went black.

The Crown Prince remained calm: "Mother, don't worry. Over the years, haven't all the decisions I've made been correct?"

"Yes! I listened to you! But how dare you lay a hand on your own uncle! Didn't I tell you not to rush, not to rush! I'll find a way to get the Tiger Tally into your hands!"

"What can Mother do? Try to deceive him with the little affection you have left between you and your uncle?"

The crown prince found it laughable; women are just naive, and what they always lack is the word "ruthless."