The Reborn Princess Has Turned Evil

The next day.

The temple was bustling with worshippers, with incense sticks and candles placed in front of the Buddha statue. Monks were chanting sutras and praying for blessings, and the hall was filled with smoke.

Qin Zhihua and Cao Wantang knelt on the ground with their hands clasped together, praying sincerely for Old Madam Qin.

At that moment, a handsome young man dressed in fine clothes entered and naturally knelt down next to Qin Zhihua. Qin Zhihua sensed someone and suddenly opened her eyes, only to find that the person who came was actually Jing Fengyao!

She froze, staring blankly at Jing Fengyao, who turned around and smiled at her. Since it was a blessing ceremony, neither of them spoke.

Qin Zhihua subconsciously looked at Cao Wantang's reaction, but Cao Wantang seemed not to see her at all, staring straight ahead without even turning her head.

The back garden of Wanfo Temple.

After the vow-fulfilling ceremony, Jing Fengyao and Qin Zhihua chatted in the garden while the carriage was still being repaired.

The two walked along a path paved with pebbles, flanked by dense bamboo groves, with the occasional fragrance of flowers wafting from afar.

"Brother Feng, what are you doing here?" Qin Zhihua asked after walking for a long time.

Although she was pleasantly surprised by Jing Fengyao's arrival, she refrained from asking too directly due to a woman's reserve.

Jing Fengyao also sensed that Qin Zhihua seemed to have something on her mind. He stopped and faced Qin Zhihua, "What if I said that I came here specifically to find you?"

"Brother Yao..."

Qin Zhihua immediately blushed and a smile appeared on her lips.

In fact, Jing Fengyao had come here specifically to visit the abbot, but he discovered the Qin family's carriage in the backyard. Only then did he realize that Qin Zhihua was also at Wanfo Temple. Perhaps this was a case of fate bringing them together from afar.

Seeing Qin Zhihua smile, Jing Fengyao was also happy and said, "Alright, I won't tease you anymore."

"Brother Yao, I...I want to tell you something."

Ever since Old Madam Qin mentioned Qin Xiuyuan's marriage, Qin Zhihua has been afraid. She is afraid that one day she will be married off to someone she does not love.

So Qin Zhihua told Jing Fengyao the whole story. After she finished speaking, her long eyelashes were covered with tears, and she almost choked up.

Seeing Qin Zhihua's appearance, Jing Fengyao was also heartbroken. He held Qin Zhihua in his arms and gently comforted her, "Don't worry, when we return to the palace I will ask my father to grant us a marriage."

Jing Fengyao is seventeen years old this year, but he only has one maidservant who has served him since he was a child. Now it is time for her to speak up.

Hearing this, Qin Zhihua closed her eyes contentedly and said, "Brother Yao, I don't ask for the position of principal wife. I'll be content just to be by your side."

Qin Zhi's words were true. She was born into wealth and had lived a life of luxury since childhood. All she wanted was to find a good man and have a loving relationship. It just so happened that Jing Fengyao was a prince.

……

Yongfu Palace.

It was nearly dusk, and the clouds on the horizon were exceptionally beautiful, bathing Yongfu Palace in a red glow.

"Princess, there is news!"

It was Mu Ping who spoke, and she continued, "Qing Zi has already gotten close to Fang Ling."

"Well done!" Jing Anle said immediately upon hearing the news.

After Jing Anle left the brothel last time, he sent people to investigate Fang Ling's habit of staying in brothels. Although he was lecherous, he was very vigilant. Ordinary methods would not work, but sometimes creating an accident would make things much more natural.

Mu Ping smiled and said, "It's all thanks to the princess's good idea! It's just that Fang Ling is cunning. Although he has Qingzi by his side, he only drinks and makes merry and doesn't talk about any serious matters."

“Even the most meticulous plans can have flaws, I know that, and this will take time,” Jing Anle said.

“Lately, keep an eye out for which officials are frequently interacting with Fang Ling!”

"Yes."

Prince Qing is bound to rebel, and Fang Ling is his right-hand man. If anything happens, Fang Ling will definitely know. But now that Fang Ling is grieving the loss of his son, it's uncertain whether he will do his best to help Prince Qing!

……

After returning to the palace, in Emperor Jing's study.

After reporting his affairs to Emperor Jing, Jing Fengyao finally spoke.

"Father!"

"Your subject has something to say."

"Perfect timing." Emperor Jing put down his brush and looked at Jing Fengyao. "I also have something to say."

Jing Fengyao looked up in surprise, "Father is the elder, so Father should speak first."

Emperor Jing nodded and said, "You're not young anymore, so your father has chosen a good marriage for you."

Jing Fengyao's expression changed drastically, and he stood there stunned.

"What? Are you scared as soon as you hear that we're going to find you a wife? You're not young anymore, it's time to choose a good marriage partner." Emperor Jing teased him, thinking that Jing Fengyao was just shy.

"Look at your silly face, you know this person too? She's Chu Xiang's daughter, Chu Mingyue..."

Before Emperor Jing could finish speaking, Jing Fengyao immediately spoke up, saying, "Father, your son..." Looking at Emperor Jing's questioning gaze, Jing Fengyao seemed somewhat hesitant.

But when he thought of Qin Zhihua, Jing Fengyao mustered his courage and said, "Father, I already have someone I love."

Emperor Jing's eyes narrowed, revealing a dangerous aura. The study was filled with a suffocating atmosphere. Standing not far away, Eunuch Wei glanced at Emperor Jing secretly before silently lowering his head. It was rare to see someone dare to speak to Emperor Jing so directly.

"I beg Father Emperor to grant my request!" Jing Fengyao said, and immediately knelt down.

After a long while, Emperor Jing's voice was heard, "Who is it?"

Jing Fengyao raised his head.

"I ask you, who is that woman?"

"She is General Qin's daughter, Qin Zhihua."

Emperor Jing emerged from behind his desk and asked, "Qin Xu's daughter?"

“Yes, Father, you met her when she was a child,” Jing Fengyao quickly replied.

That was Qin Yin's niece. As for Qin Xu, who had won many battles for the Jing Kingdom, court affairs were complex and not so simple. Emperor Jing pondered for a moment and said, "Do you really want to marry her?"

"Yes," Jing Fengyao replied with absolute certainty.

Emperor Jing turned to Jing Fengyao and said, "You are my eldest son, and I have high hopes for you. Your marriage is not something you can decide for yourself."

"Father!" Jing Fengyao's eyes were full of pleading. "Although you have six palaces, you also stay with Mother. Your son truly loves Zhihua. I beg Father to grant my wish!" After saying that, Jing Fengyao kowtowed again.

"Insolence!" Emperor Jing shouted, his voice tinged with anger.

The emperor was furious, and cold sweat had already beaded on Eunuch Wei's forehead.

Jing Fengyao also dared not utter a sound; the air was filled with a cold silence.