at last,

Zhou Cheng also refused to accept the ridiculous peace charm.

He merely glanced indifferently at the Fang family's gate, a mocking smile playing on his lips, before turning to leave the Fang residence and head towards the Su family's residence.

But the carriage had barely left the Fang family's residence and hadn't gone far when it collided with the eldest princess, who was blocking the middle of the road.

"The once bustling General's Mansion is now a place people avoid at all costs." The Princess smiled lightly, raising her eyes to meet Zhou Cheng's gaze as he stepped out of the carriage. "But who would have thought that the General's Mansion would be a place people avoid at all costs now?"

"What if we can't ride the wave of success tomorrow and rise to the top?"

"Young Master Zhou, don't you agree?"

As the eldest princess spoke of profound principles, she scrutinized Zhou Cheng's expressionless face.

The man in front of me was about twenty years old, with a face as fair as jade and an imposing aura. His eyes were calm and composed. Look at his unhurried appearance, where is there any fear or anxiety?

This shouldn't be happening!

This is not what I imagined!

Seeing Zhou Cheng's appearance, the eldest princess was extremely puzzled.

"Princess." Zhou Cheng glanced at the Princess indifferently, not even bothering to give a salute.

He asked directly, "Why did you deliberately intercept my carriage halfway?"

The other man's father has already discarded him after he's done his work, and he's even holding a knife to my and the Zhou family's throats. It's just a matter of time before we have a showdown. What's the point of talking about etiquette? Screw it!

"You're quite calm." The princess frowned slightly and chuckled.

She didn't bother with such details as etiquette. Instead, she walked up to Zhou Cheng, her eyes sparkling with a dazzling smile: "I have nothing to do. I just happened to run into you being turned away."

"The news of General Zhou's treason has spread like wildfire throughout the capital, and I have also heard about it."

"I know very well how much the Zhou family has sacrificed for the Yan Kingdom, and I also know that General Zhou is a loyal man who would not do such a treasonous thing. It's just a pity... alas."

"What's a pity?" Zhou Cheng asked with a distant expression.

The eldest princess pursed her lips and said, "Unfortunately, my belief is useless, and the belief of the entire court is also useless."

"Most importantly, I need to gain my father's trust."

“Young Master Zhou, instead of losing face and groveling to beg those ministers who are on good terms with the Zhou family, why not settle for second best and ask someone more useful for help?”

"After all, given the current situation of the Zhou family, I'm afraid no one in the imperial court would dare to get involved in this mess."

"No one can convince Father Emperor of General Zhou's innocence. After all, emperors are suspicious, and what they hate most is ministers forming cliques. The more people speak up for General Zhou, the more suspicious Father Emperor will become."

"Don't you think so?"

Hearing this, Zhou Cheng finally understood the meaning behind the princess's words.

Rather than humbly begging those ministers for help, it would be better to seek help from someone more useful, someone who could speak up for Emperor Yan. But who was this person?

Of course, it's the royal family!

And he can't be a prince!

After all, the prince's rebellion would arouse the Emperor Yan's suspicion and distrust.

Aside from the princes, only the princesses, who have no claim to power, remain. Clearly, the most favored and noble eldest princess is the best candidate…

Thinking of this, Zhou Cheng let out a soft sneer from the bottom of his throat. He looked at the composed and confident princess in front of him with a half-smile and said, "Does the princess mean that I should beg you?"

"Please speak kindly to Emperor Yan and make him believe that the Zhou family is innocent?"

"But the Princess has never had any relationship with the Zhou family. What gives you the right to speak on behalf of the Zhou family? Is it simply because you dislike them? I'm afraid not. Or do you have other motives?"

The eldest princess covered her mouth and let out a charming laugh.

Everyone says Zhou Cheng is a good-for-nothing who only knows how to play around with women, but after this incident, it doesn't seem like it.

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