The past events were still vivid in his mind, yet Shang Rui felt no remorse or regret.

After the carriage returned to the Third Prince's residence, the prince, with a gloomy face, summoned Canghai and gave him orders.

"Find a way to bring Mi Chan, who was by the Empress's side today, back. If you can't bring her back, kill her."

Canghai accepted the order and went to carry it out.

Chu Yue stepped forward, still feeling somewhat sad, but not as sad as before.

A woman who was killed because she couldn't be brought back probably wasn't that important to Arui.

Regarding Man Niang's matter,

Chu Yue neither questioned nor brought it up; she simply knelt down in front of Shang Rui.

Following the imperial physician's instructions, she massaged Shang Rui's left leg, like a considerate and virtuous wife caring for her husband.

No one spoke in the hall.

As time passed, Shang Rui's agitated mood gradually calmed down.

He was deeply moved when he saw Chu Yue massaging his legs silently and without a single complaint.

"Yue'er".

With a soft call, Chu Yue looked up and her pink lips were sealed by Shang Rui's kiss.

Unhealthy sounds soon filled the main hall. The two maids guarding the door hurriedly lowered their heads, their faces instantly turning red.

She wanted to cover her ears but was afraid of making a noise that would disturb her master, so she could only bite her lip and listen without daring to utter a sound.

After the absurdity,

Shang Rui sat in his wheelchair, holding the disheveled Chu Yue as he rested. Suddenly, he seemed to have a brain.

He's so stupid, he's really too stupid.

In his previous life, he did nothing to get to that position, so what is he doing in this life?

Although some changes have occurred, Qingyan's power ultimately remains in his father's hands.

As long as his father chooses him, the throne will eventually be his.

He didn't need to rack his brains to fight Shang Changze at all; although he was unwilling to admit it, he was indeed no match for Shang Changze.

Since that's the case, let those who can defeat Shang Changze fight it out, whether it's Father or his brothers, it doesn't matter.

And all he needed to do was one thing:

That is to ensure that the emperor continues to favor and value his son who is unambitious and unassuming, so that he can reap the benefits without lifting a finger.

As for the various events of his previous life,

It's enough to bring it out at the right time and show yourself in front of the emperor and his officials.

He didn't need to personally change or intervene in anything, because in his previous life,

Before he ascended the throne, he was the biggest winner in this struggle for the throne.

Hahahaha!

After figuring all this out, Shang Ruiruo suddenly woke up from her dream and burst into laughter.

Chu Yue gasped and hugged Shang Rui tightly, startled. After being comforted by Shang Rui's gentle and cheerful voice, she showed both coquettishness and joy.

"Arui, you scared me, but as long as you're happy."

"Ever since you came back, you've been constantly frowning or throwing tantrums. Do you know how much it breaks my heart and worries me?"

The future is bright and clear, and I have a beautiful woman in my arms.

Shang Rui hugged Chu Yue and kissed her, laughing heartily. He glanced at the two figures standing guard at the door, not daring to move.

Satisfied with the two maids' understanding, he was in high spirits again and took Chu Yue for another absurd encounter.

That night,

A fierce wind howled, lightning flashed and thunder roared, and in the blink of an eye, a torrential downpour began.

The rain continued until the next morning before gradually stopping, and the sun didn't shine until around 9 AM.

The magnificent and sprawling Princess Anguo's residence was beautiful after the rain.

In a place with willows swaying in the breeze and a waterside pavilion with a long corridor, Shang Changge sat in an old-fashioned chair with his legs crossed, fishing with a fishing rod in hand.

Mi Chan was feeding the fish when she saw Shang Changge fishing for a long time without catching a single one, and couldn't help but say:

“Princess, how about I go to the willow tree and dig up an earthworm for you?”

"If you don't use bait when you fish, you won't catch anything even if you fish for ten or fifteen years."

Qingyao wasn't there; she was out running errands.

When Mi Chan was bored in the courtyard, she would come over and cling to Shang Changge, mainly to serve and keep him company.

Looking at the autumn scenery that filled the garden after the heavy rain, Shang Changge felt very relaxed and happy, and casually replied:

"You don't understand, it's all about willing participants."

Mi Chan's eyes lit up. She was really excited by what the princess said, and threw all the remaining fish food into the lake.

After clapping his hands, he took a few steps to sit down on the small bamboo stool next to Shang Changge and gossiped.

"I understand, I understand perfectly! Just like how the General treats you, doesn't he?"

Shang Changge: ...

Today is the fourth day since Xiao Ji left, and she only thinks of Xiao Ji when she sees Zhui Hun.

However, Zhuihun was a man of few words and would not mention Xiao Ji in front of her unless necessary, and Qingyao would even less so.

So, in the four days since Xiao Ji left the capital, this was the first time anyone had mentioned Xiao Ji to her.

Speaking of which...

Four days have passed, and it's still unknown whether the man's arm injury has fully healed.

It's really ruthless of them to be so cruel to themselves.

How do we know that Xiao Ji injured himself?

Don't ask, just use a woman's intuition.

Of course, she guessed it and asked Xiao Ji, who then admitted it.

She's ruthless. She can't compare to Xiao Ji in this respect, nor does she want to. She would never do anything to hurt herself for anyone.

Mi Chan: "Princess? Princess?"

Shang Changge's thoughts were pulled back, and she subconsciously responded, "Hmm?"

Mi Chan, observing Shang Changge's dazed expression, smiled maliciously and bluntly stated:

"Princess, you were just missing the General, weren't you? Don't worry. I asked him for you a while ago, and he will be back in the capital by noon tomorrow at the latest."

Shang Changge wanted to deny it, but then she swallowed the thought of denying it.

I have indeed thought about it.

She wanted to kiss, hug, and lift Xiao Ji, who was exactly her type.

The lake water shimmered, and various precious fish swam in it, some in schools, others leaping out of the water.

Everything around, from the buildings to the flowers, grass, trees, and shrubs, exudes a sense of 'meticulousness'.

Everything was peaceful and beautiful.

A peaceful and beautiful place, in stark contrast to the post-apocalyptic world teeming with zombies and devastation.

Shang Changge narrowed her beautiful eyes slightly. Recalling the apocalypse now felt like a distant memory.

Previously, the two things on my mind were killing and resources; now, the two things on my mind are the struggle for the throne and Xiao Ji.

really,

People, once they are well-fed and warm, think of...

"Princess, His Highness the Crown Prince has arrived."

Qingyao's voice came from behind, interrupting Shang Changge's thoughts.

Shang Changge's first reaction was that the voice was wrong. He turned around and saw that Qingyao was about ten steps away from him.

Puzzled, he put down his fishing rod, got up, and walked over, asking a question out of curiosity.

Why are you so far away?

Normally, the little girl is always by his side, like a shadow.

Qingyao glanced quickly at Mi Chan behind Shang Changge, then quickly looked away before Mi Chan could greet her, pretending not to see her, and replied:

"avoid arousing suspicion."

Shang Changge: "?"

Shang Changge looked around; besides Mi Chan, there were only maids and servants. Avoid suspicion? Avoid suspicion from whom?

Qingyao didn't know how to answer. She couldn't very well tell the princess that she had a nightmare last night that led her astray.

Recalling the contents of her dream, Qingyao's ears turned bright red, and she stammered for a long time, unable to speak.

Shang Changge had no interest in making things difficult for his own people, so upon seeing this, he patted Qingyao on the shoulder and said with a smile:

"Alright, if you don't want to talk, then don't. Let's go, come with me to see Aze."

The little chick, Qingyao, nodded as it pecked at the rice and hurried after them.

As soon as Shang Changge left, all the maids and servants in the waterside pavilion followed her.

Mi Chan was left all alone, standing forlornly in the cool autumn wind after the rain.

After a long while, I came to my senses.

Mi Chan didn't know what she was angry about, but she plopped down in the old chair that Shang Changge had just been sitting in.

Frustrated, I picked up my fishing rod and, in a frustrated manner, tried to fish like Shang Changge, who said, "Only those who are willing will take the bait."