Chapter 75 Chapter 75 What does he plan to do to her?

When Zhu Yinluan heard this, her pupils suddenly shrank and her hands curled up subconsciously.

Princess Feng'an noticed her reaction, smiled, and continued to sip her tea.

Princess Feng'an thought that Zhu Yinluan would be unable to control herself and ask back questions after she had revealed her true colors. However, she waited for a long time but she didn't say a word. She was really patient.

She still remembered the first time they met, in the pavilion of the Shen family's flower hall. She used the Wei family's affairs to trick the Zhu family girl, and she was quite patient at that time.

No matter what she said, Zhu Yinluan basically did not respond, but just smiled and said nothing.

It’s pretty much the same nowadays.

Zhu Yinluan was able to keep her composure, but Princess Feng'an did not have much time to spend with her here.

The people around Shen Jingzhan are not vegetarians. If it takes too long to change clothes, he will definitely find out.

Seeing how he always stayed close to the girl from the Zhu family, it was really difficult to find a place for him to be alone. If it weren't for Chen Kouyu's marriage, I'm afraid he would have never been able to see Zhu Yinluan.

Zhu Yinluan didn't say anything, so Princess Feng'an asked again, "I heard that the young lady and Master Shen had only known each other for a month or two, and even got married after only meeting a few times. Does the young lady really understand Master Shen's character?"

Zhu Yinluan moved her body, and her hands hidden under her wide sleeves clenched even more.

She hid her expression very well and asked directly, "Princess, why are you beating around the bush? What exactly do you want to tell me?"

"Young Madam is indeed a straightforward person." Feng An put down the teacup with a smile.

"I just want to tell Madam Young Madam that Master Shen is not a simple person. He seems to have hidden a lot of things from Madam Young Madam, including things about Madam Young Madam's family and her ex-husband's family."

Zhu family and Wei family?

Zhu Yinluan bit her lip, thinking of those illusions, those strange coincidences, and the loopholes and concealments in Shen Jingzhan's words, and just opened her mouth to ask questions.

"you--"

There was a knock on the door outside, interrupting Zhu Yinluan.

Princess Feng'an then stood up. She said that it was inconvenient to talk today. "Prince Shen doesn't want me to get close to the young lady. If it were someone else, I wouldn't be afraid of him, but he is someone I can't afford to offend, so I have to be careful."

Even Princess Feng'an said frankly that she couldn't afford to offend Shen Jingzhan, and Zhu Yinluan was silent in her heart.

"If the young lady is interested in what I have to say, why not come and sit with me? I will stay at the Shen family these days. Feng An really likes to be close to the young lady."

After saying this, she walked away from the other side leisurely with the little palace maid beside her.

By the time Mingya came over with her outer coat and new shawl, Princess Feng'an and her personal maids had long disappeared.

"Miss, what are you looking at?" She saw Zhu Yinluan staring at the screen in a daze.

Zhu Yinluan took a deep breath and said, "Nothing..."

She was just wondering why Princess Feng'an told her about Shen Jingzhan.

Is it because he likes Shen Jingzhan that he wants to "steal" her from him, sow discord between her and Shen Jingzhan, and make her feel alienated from Shen Jingzhan?

But looking at the princess's behavior, it didn't seem like what she thought.

Previously, she heard that Princess Feng'an was fond of Shen Jingzhan, but now it seemed more like a tit-for-tat relationship.

If that is not the case, then what is the case? What is Princess Feng'an's purpose?

She has nothing to do with her, why come to tell her about Shen Jingzhan? Listening to Princess Feng'an's tone, she seems to know a lot of things, involving the Zhu family and the Wei family...

Could it be what she thought? Zhu Yinluan's thoughts went back and forth in her mind, and soon Shen Jingzhan's face, as gentle as jade, comfortable and harmless, appeared again.

He would ask her about her well-being in the morning and take care of her in every possible way. It was not just in the morning, but he had always been like this, from the time she had known him until now.

He was gentle and kind, not cruel at all. Zhu Yinluan didn't even experience the so-called coldness that Mingya and Jiaohui mentioned.

So, even if she discovered something fishy, and others said he was different, she herself also noticed it.

Zhu Yinluan still found it hard to believe that Shen Jingzhan would have a different look, a look that she could not imagine, and could even be called terrifying.

When Zhu Yinluan was changing clothes, she asked Mingya what Princess Feng'an had been doing in the Shen family these days?

Ming Ya shook his head and guessed, "It's just to help Miss Yu pack her dowry and comfort her, right?"

"Where is my husband?" Zhu Yinluan asked after leaving the room.

"In the front hall." Mingya told her not to be anxious and to walk slowly as she was pregnant.

Chen Kouyu's boudoir was already crowded.

The maid next to them announced that the prince's wife had arrived, and everyone made way for a wide path.

Zhu Yinluan immediately noticed Princess Feng'an standing next to Chen Kouyu.

Princess Feng'an used to love wearing red clothes. She only needed to wear a few pearl hairpins to look dazzling in red. Today, she gave way to Chen Kouyu and changed into a goose yellow dress.

Their eyes met invisibly, and Princess Feng'an smiled and said, "It's been a long time since I last saw you, Madam. Are you all right?"

Zhu Yinluan thanked her for her concern, "Everything is fine."

"Sister-in-law, I haven't seen you for a few days." Chen Kou was wearing a jade phoenix crown and a bridal robe, looking extremely beautiful. She spoke to Zhu Yinluan with a smile, but through her smile, Zhu Yinluan easily saw through her bitterness.

She still didn't want to get married, but she had to.

Zhu Yinluan stood beside her and praised her, "My dear, you look very beautiful today.

Chen Kouyu reached out and touched her belly, saying that it had been several months, but she didn't look pregnant at all.

The matchmaker next to them was used to saying auspicious words. Following the actions of the two, she said that Chen Kouyu touched Zhu Yinluan's belly today, and there would definitely be happy events tomorrow. Everyone smiled and congratulated her.

There were many people here today, and even though Chen Kouyu was unhappy, she did a great job of saving her face and responded shyly.

After a while, the maids came running in and said it was time to go out.

Chen Kouyu took the round fan beside her, and with the help of the matchmaker beside her, she stood up and went out to bid farewell to her parents.

Zhu Yinluan was behind, walking slower. She was pregnant, and people around her didn't dare to get too close to her to avoid collisions and accidents.

Her body is precious, so everyone is very careful with her.

Before they knew it, Zhu Yinluan was walking side by side with Princess Feng'an.

Princess Feng'an liked to use spices. When Zhu Yinluan smelled the fragrance beside her, she knew it was her.

The last time she worked with Princess Feng'an, she helped Chen Kouyu sort out the dowry list. She was writing and Princess Feng'an was reading out a few names. She had been smelling it for a long time.

The incense used by Princess Feng'an were all precious spices. Not only ordinary people, but even the ladies of wealthy families might not have them, so she knew it was her.

I thought Princess Feng'an had something to say, so she walked behind her side, but after a long time, Zhu Yinluan didn't hear what Princess Feng'an said.

When they were almost reaching the main hall, Princess Feng'an fell behind her again, and the distance between them widened quite a bit.

"Luan'er." Shen Jingzhan came over to her.

He held her hand, stroked her hair, and asked her gently, "Are you tired?"

Zhu Yinluan was still not used to intimacy in front of others. Although everyone was paying attention to the newlyweds at the moment, there were many people who paid attention to Shen Jingzhan.

At this moment, he spoke softly to her, and many people were watching.

Zhu Yinluan cleared her throat and pursed her lips slightly, "Not tired."

"There are many people serving me, so I'm not tired. My husband will send me out soon... Go quickly..." Zhu Yinluan urged him.

Shen Jingzhan smiled, leaned forward slightly, lowered his head and talked to her, "My little sister's affairs are more important than mine after all."

Zhu Yinluan, "?"

She looked at Chen Jingzhan. The man had a smile on his picturesque eyes and eyebrows. He was dressed in a crimson-purple robe and looked handsome, which made him look even taller and longer-legged.

There was no shortage of girls peeking at him at the wedding banquet. Even though Shen Jingzhan had already married and even had children, there were still people eyeing him covetously.

Those people looked at him, but his eyes were only focused on her.

Focused and partial.

This was a very wonderful thing that she had never had or obtained in Zhu Jiawei's family.

Zhu Yinluan felt warm in her heart, and joy faintly wrapped around her heart.

It was precisely because of this that she would not so easily believe that Shen Jingzhan had deceived her.

But the increasing number of tricks made her extremely panicked. She didn't know whether she should expose this beauty that she had never had.

What is hidden beneath the warmth and beauty?

Most people like to immerse themselves in pleasure and peace, so she has not been able to make a choice until today.

Still wondering, should I approach Princess Feng'an?

If you don't go, you won't know anything.

Is she really going to be kept in the dark forever?

Zhu Yinluan pursed her lips, looked into Shen Jingzhan's eyes, and was the first to look away.

She was really afraid of seeing something terrifying in his eyes.

But speaking of this matter, she has actually experienced it several times.

She still remembered when she and Shen Jingzhan had just gotten married. Even though it was her second marriage, she couldn't help but feel flustered.

At that time, Shen Jingzhan came to pick up the bride, and he held her hand.

From his actions, she not only felt gentleness, but also felt endless strength that would not allow her to retreat.

There were several times when he looked at her and she felt that he was unfathomable.

Yes, tracing back further, Lord Xing of the Yousi Yamen was arrogant, but when Shen Jingzhan showed up, he was so scared that he was sweating and trembling all over.

If he was just afraid of Shen Jingzhan's status as the Crown Prince and the Secretary of State, that's not necessarily the case. The capital is full of powerful people, and the lower-ranking ones will definitely be respectful when they meet the higher-ranking ones.

Being frightened like Lord Xing was not only because of the fear of power, but also perhaps because of Shen Jingzhan's skill.

Shen Jingzhan's wrist...

Although she was just a woman in the imperial court, she could still find out something about some matters in the court.

"If Luan'er is tired, go back and rest early. I will take care of the bride."

"Yeah." Zhu Yinluan nodded and didn't say much.

Shen Jingzhan rubbed her nose, led her to a seat, and then went to the front.

After Shen Jingzhan left, a noble lady beside him whispered, "This Shen Shizi really loves his wife. The daughter of the Zhu family is really lucky."

"Isn't it? I don't know if it was because of good fortune from our ancestors that a little concubine's daughter could actually marry Prince Shen and become his legal wife, and even a marquis's wife in the future."

"What do you mean by ancestors coming out with green smoke? She is just good at climbing up the social ladder and seducing men. Now she is no longer a member of the Zhu family. The Zhu family is now in pieces and will be convicted, but what about her?"

"The Shi family is behind them. They have only been married for a short time and they already have a child. As long as the child is born, their status will be secure regardless of whether it is a boy or a girl."

"Hush, keep your voice down so she can't hear you."

Seeing Mingya glance over there, the noble ladies who were whispering immediately fell silent.

Zhu Yinluan heard it, but could only pretend not to hear it.

Mingya felt unfair for her, but this was the Shen family, and it was Chen Kouyu's wedding banquet, so Zhu Yinluan could only swallow her anger. The other party was a guest, and no matter what she said, she couldn't chase her away.

The lecture was over, and Shen Jingzhan, as an elder brother, sent Shen Kouyu out.

Most people went out, and Zhu Yinluan stood up.

Walking to the outer hall, Mingya grabbed Zhu Yinluan and asked her to look at the corridor not far away. It turned out that the two noble ladies who had gossiped about her during the banquet were stopped by someone.

The person who stopped the noble lady seemed to be a palace maid beside Princess Feng'an.

The two noble ladies said, "This is the Shen family's wedding banquet. Even if the princess wants to act arrogantly, she should consider what territory she is in, right?"

Princess Feng'an's maid said, "If the two young ladies don't know how to show respect, then don't blame the princess for informing Lord Shen and his wife and asking them to judge whether it is offensive to the Shen family to discuss the young mistress of the prince at the Shen family's wedding banquet."

The two noble ladies were speechless and left the Shen family directly. They walked around the corridor and saw Zhu Yinluan. They both looked unhappy. Even though they looked down on Zhu Yinluan, they did not dare to say anything and left directly.

The maid came over and saw Zhu Yinluan bowing and greeting her, and took the initiative to explain, "This is a gift from our princess to the young lady."

Who gives gifts like this?

Zhu Yinluan thought for a moment, nodded and said, "Thank you."

The maids of honor left quickly.

"Miss, what does Princess Feng'an mean?" Ming Ya didn't understand.

Zhu Yinluan shook her head, "Don't tell anyone, to avoid any disturbance."

"Yes." Mingya nodded.

Zhu Yinluan didn't have to go out because she was pregnant, so she just stayed at Shen's house to entertain guests. Although it was entertaining guests, it didn't require any hard work.

Even if she married into the Shen family, became the young lady of the prince, and was pregnant, with the support of the Shi family, the real rich families would not look down on her and would not make friends with her.

Although Zhu Yinluan had some free time, she couldn't let go of the matter in her heart. She was still thinking about Princess Feng'an.

Should I go find her?

If you really want to find it, now must be the best time.

Because there were many people in the mansion and Shen Jingzhan was not there, Mrs. Shen could not pay attention to her.

More importantly, Jiaohui.

If Jiaohui really has someone behind her, this would be the best time to avoid her.

Want to go look for it?

Zhu Yinluan thought about it, and after a while, she made up her mind and went. She first sent some maids away and said she wanted to take a walk in the courtyard.

She did not go directly to Princess Feng'an's courtyard, but went to Chen Kouyu's courtyard to avoid being known by the people in the mansion.

Let's see if Princess Feng'an is there. If Princess Feng'an is smart enough, she will know that it is not appropriate to meet in her courtyard. Chen Kouyu's courtyard is the best place to meet. Both of them have an excuse. Princess Feng'an is indeed here.

She seemed to have a premonition that she would come, and tea and cakes were poured on the table.

Mingya thought that Zhu Yinluan was approaching Princess Feng'an because of what happened just now.

But Zhu Yinluan sent her away.

Even though she didn't understand, Mingya still went.

Zhu Yinluan sat next to Princess Feng'an. She didn't say anything. Princess Feng'an raised her hand to signal her to have some tea and some cakes.

"Prince Shen loves the young lady very much, and he asked the emperor to reward her with cakes from the imperial kitchen for her merits."

"Young Madam must have eaten this cake more times than I have."

Zhu Yinluan didn't say anything. Princess Feng'an picked up a piece of plum blossom and jadeite cake and placed it next to her. "Beijing Avenue."

Then she took another piece of sesame cake and said, "Wanxiangzhai."

When Princess Feng'an mentioned the main road of the capital, Zhu Yinluan had not reacted until she said Wanxiangzhai. Zhu Yinluan looked at the sesame cake in front of her.

I thought about the sesame cake that Wanxiangzhai said it would no longer make, but I still bought it.

The waiter said that it was made by a branch shop, but when she tasted a piece of it, she thought it tasted much better and could be compared with the ones made in the palace. Not only did she think so, Ming Ya also thought it was good.

Beijing Avenue, Plum Blossom and Jade Cake, it was the first time she met Shen Jingzhan, and then she...she ate the cake given by Shen Jingzhan.

"What do you mean, Princess?" Zhu Yinluan clenched her hands, her panic growing worse, and she tried her best to suppress it on her face.

"Young Madam is so smart, how could she not understand what I mean?"

"Am I being too tactful?" Feng An supported his head with one hand.

Zhu Yinluan didn't beat around the bush, "How did the princess know all this?"

"Prince Shen does everything perfectly. If I were not a member of the royal family and could speak in front of the emperor, I am afraid no one would know what he did. Madam would definitely be kept in the dark for the rest of her life."

Zhu Yinluan did not let her lead her by the nose, "I want to know why the princess told me these things?"

"First, there is a grudge between me and Master Shen. Second, I am kind-hearted and don't like to see men controlling women."

"Kou Yu and I are good friends. She said that the young lady is a good person with a gentle temperament. This is the first time I met the young lady in the Shen family's flower hall. I also have a good impression of you, so I want to help you."

Zhu Yinluan was not shaken by her words, "Is this the only purpose of the princess?"

Princess Feng'an looked at her face and was surprised by her calmness.

He doesn't look like someone from a small family. If he were to join another family, he would probably be a powerful figure.

"I want to make things difficult for Master Shen." Princess Feng'an shook the tea in the cup.

Zhu Yinluan fell silent, "......"

After a while, she looked at the cakes and asked, "Princess, what do you want to tell me by mentioning these cakes and the pavement on the avenue?"

"I want to tell you, Madam, that your first encounter with Master Shen was not accidental, but a deliberate plot on his part."

Plot?

Zhu Yinluan clenched her hands. What did Shen Jingzhan want from her?

What good plot did she have?

She couldn't figure it out, so she asked directly, "What does he want from me?"

Princess Feng'an did not answer directly, but instead changed the subject, "The Shen family's carriage was specially inspected and repaired before it left. How could it break down on the road?"

"What's more, you blocked the young lady's way. Don't you think it's strange?"

Zhu Yinluan didn't say anything.

Princess Feng'an mentioned the matter of the opera troupe to her again.

She actually knew about this.

"That day, Prince Shen asked for leave from his father. I was curious and asked someone to check. I found out that he was in the theater, and the young lady also happened to appear in the theater. Is this also a coincidence?"

Zhu Yinluan was silent. She did not see Shen Jingzhan in the theater that day, but...the people who were rehearsing the play did not want to add more scenes. She was about to leave with Mingya, but the troupe owner suddenly came out and said that there was a play, but the old lady of the Shen family did not want to watch it anymore.

Half a month ago, she told this matter to Old Lady Shen. Zhu Yinluan has not forgotten the incredible look on Old Lady Shen's face.

Isn't this a coincidence?

"There's more." Princess Feng'an put down the teacup and motioned to the person next to her to take something and place it in front of Zhu Yinluan.

She was still a little hesitant, looking at the thing in front of her, which looked like a body contract.

What is this?

Zhu Yinluan was so frightened that she didn't dare to touch or open it for a moment.

"I believe this thing will be very helpful to the young lady." Princess Feng'an added tea to her own cup.

Zhu Yinluan exhaled, slowly loosened her clenched fists, and raised her hand to open the thing in front of her.

When she looked closely at what was on it, her pupils suddenly shrank.

This is actually Fang Zhongyue’s personal contract.

Not only is she not from the Shen family, she is not even from the capital.

It clearly stated that her parents died early and were refugees from the north.

"How do you get this thing?" Where did it come from?

Zhu Yinluan was so surprised that she lost her words. She stopped calling her "Princess" and just called her "you".

At the beginning, Fang Zhongyue's indenture was collected by her personally at the Wei family's accounting office. What happened to this one now?

"This is what the Ministry of Revenue got."

Ministry of Revenue.

That's true.

"I have a lover who works in the Ministry of Revenue. He knows that I am not on good terms with Master Shen, so he pays close attention to all matters concerning the Shen family. This is what he gave me."

So this is Fang Zhongyue’s true indenture.

The copy she got from the Wei family was fake.

Zhu Yinluan couldn't think of anyone else who could make the Ministry of Revenue do such a thing except the officials above the three provinces.

It was Shen Jingzhan.

The person behind Fang Zhongyue turned out to be Shen Jingzhan, so all of this made sense.

"It's not just this person, there's another person."

"Who?" When she asked who it was, she already had the answer in her heart.

Beautiful.

"A personal maidservant beside the young lady, her martial arts skills are quite good."

"Are you talking about Jiaohui?" Zhu Yinluan didn't want to beat around the bush, she wanted a definite answer.

"Yes, it's the maid with the birthmark on her face. She is Master Shen's assassin."

"How do you prove that Jiaohui is his assassin?"

Although she suspected Jiaohui, without solid evidence, Zhu Yinluan could never completely believe it.

"It seems that that person has been with the young lady for a few years, and the young lady trusts her very much." Princess Feng'an picked up the pastry and tasted it.

At this time, people around Princess Feng'an gave Zhu Yinluan several more indentures.

It is not Jiaohui’s indenture, but the indenture of Jiaohui’s deceased father.

She sold herself to bury her father.

Zhu Yinluan raised her hand and looked at it. This person was not Jiaohui's father at all, but a beggar who died in the capital city. He was also a foreigner. He had a wife and children. He came here to make a living, but died here accidentally.

"Prince Shen has settled his family, and the news has been kept secret. Even if the young lady goes to investigate, she won't find anything."

"This man's wife has already remarried with her children and is now in Lizhou. It took me a lot of effort to get the indentures of these people."

Shen Jingzhan's power was so great that she even asked the Empress Dowager for help.

Zhu Yinluan's movements of turning over were getting slower and slower, and her expression could no longer be concealed.

Princess Feng'an looked at her shocked reaction and became more in the mood to enjoy the cakes.

What will Zhu's daughter do when she knows all this and understands Shen Jingzhan's true face? How should Shen Jingzhan deal with it?

She had said at the beginning that it was better not to let her know his weaknesses.

Zhu Yinluan paused for a while and choked, "What's going on between the Wei family and the Zhu family?"