Back in his room, Shen Hanshan couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong.

His thoughts were in turmoil, the images of last night with the princess lingering in his mind.

He sat on the pear wood carved chair in the study, sunlight streaming in through the half-open window, illuminating his youthful and handsome face and giving him a unique sense of boyish charm.

Aside from his identity as a battle-hardened young general and the title of a prince of a different surname, he was only eighteen years old.

Shen Hanshan placed his hands on the desk, his fingertips unconsciously tapping the surface, making a soft, rhythmic sound.

Su Mu stood to the side with his hands down, his gaze fixed on the secret letter on the desk.

Shen Hanshan frowned slightly, still savoring the events of last night.

He clearly remembered that the eldest princess was skilled in that matter, and it didn't seem like she was doing it for the first time.

That kind of unhurried, even slightly provocative flirting is something a young girl just beginning to understand the ways of the world could never do.

Even with experienced matrons in the palace providing meticulous guidance and instruction, those techniques for seducing and manipulating hearts, if never practiced in real-world situations...

The scene was so enchanting that Shen Hanshan took a deep breath, forcing himself to stop thinking about it.

He touched his cheek, where the warmth of the princess's fingertips still lingered. The sensation made his heart race and a blush unconsciously rose on his face.

His only two romantic relationships were with Zhao Zhi.

The eldest princess reminded him of Zhao Zhitai.

Shen Hanshan stood up, walked to the window, and pushed open the half-closed window.

A gentle breeze blew by, dispelling some of the restlessness in his heart.

"Zhao Chunhua, who exactly are you?"

"Your Highness, do you want to see the secret letter?" Su Mu couldn't help but remind Shen Hanshan, who seemed lost in thought.

Shen Hanshan then turned around and sat down at his desk, slowly unfolding the secret letter. Upon reading it, his expression changed drastically.

"Is Your Highness aware that Yun Li secretly uses Chaoyang County as a rear warehouse?" He looked at Su Mu.

Su Mu shrugged and spread his hands. "Your Highness, I may not know as much as you do."

"This matter is of great importance. Why don't you, Your Highness, personally verify it with His Highness?" he suggested.

Shen Hanshan got up and walked outside.

Su Mu hurriedly grabbed him.

"Your Highness, you haven't shaved, you haven't washed your face, and you haven't changed your clothes!"

He said in a low voice, "Your subordinate suggests that you fix your appearance a little."

"Bring a basin of clean water," Shen Hanshan ordered.

"Okay."

When Su Mu brought over a complete set of grooming tools, Shen Hanshan simply splashed a handful of water on his face, changed into a vermilion casual outfit, and went to Fengyi Courtyard without even shaving his beard.

"Your Highness, please allow me to inform His Highness." The maid guarding the gate hurriedly stepped forward to greet Shen Hanshan when she saw him arrive.

"What do you want me to announce? Is there something Your Highness cannot see?"

Shen Hanshan said irritably, and strode into the courtyard.

When Zhao Zhi heard the sound and was about to stand up, the other person had already entered the room.

The first thing Shen Hanshan noticed was Zhao Zhi's protruding abdomen.

"You, you're not fat—"

He stared at Zhao Zhi's stomach in astonishment, stammering, "Your Highness...you...you mustn't tell me...you're just fat..."

Zhao Zhi, wearing a veil, slowly walked towards him.

Upon seeing this, Lanru quickly waved her hand, signaling everyone in the room to leave with her.

Zhao Zhi stepped forward, and Shen Hanshan stepped back.

Until he accidentally bumped into the antique display shelf next to him, and the porcelain on it was about to fall down.

Zhao Zhi spoke up to remind him, "Your Highness, that's a gift from the Emperor. I remember you only have one imperial pardon, right?"

Using both hands and feet, Shen Hanshan managed to catch the porcelain pieces just before they hit the ground and put them back.

Zhao Zhi smiled and continued forward, finally securing Shen Hanshan between the wall and her arms.

She took one of Shen Hanshan's hands and gently placed it on her belly. The little one inside sensed the movement outside and playfully kicked, causing a bulge to appear on Zhao Zhi's belly.

Shen Hanshan was so frightened that he quickly withdrew his hand.

Zhao Zhi held his hand tightly and wouldn't let go.

“My lord, I am now your wife. And the child in my womb is naturally yours and mine.”

Her words carried a hint of mockery.

But to Shen Hanshan, this jest sounded like Zhao Chunhua blatantly cheating on him.

Not only did she cheat on him, she also made him her stepfather!

"I want a divorce!" he said through gritted teeth.

"Really?" Zhao Zhi covered his eyes with one hand. Her fragrant breath sprayed onto his face, tickling him.

Shen Hanshan didn't dare to move an inch. He wasn't afraid of women, but he was afraid of pregnant women.

Zhao Zhi tiptoed, lifted her veil, and quickly pecked him on the lips.

Shen Hanshan's lower abdomen immediately tensed up, and his toes gripped the soles of his shoes tightly.

Seeing that Shen Hanshan did not object, Zhao Zhi went a step further, kissing his stubble, lingering on his upturned neck for a moment, and then returning to his lips.

Shen Hanshan suddenly grabbed her waist with both hands, forcing her to move away from him.

"Your Highness is so enthusiastic so early in the morning. Perhaps I should find a few more men for you."

Zhao Zhi touched her lips with satisfaction and laughed, "Is it because you're impotent, Prince Consort, that you're so eager to find me a new wife?"

Through her veil, she gently touched her face and stated her decision, "I will not agree to a divorce. I'm not afraid to tell you, I married you to find a father for my child."

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