The carriage drove smoothly all the way from the palace gate to the Su Mansion. When it was almost at the Su Mansion, Jun Zechen gently patted the sleeping girl in his arms.

The voice was gentle: "Almost there."

Su Jingyao's originally relaxed brows furrowed slightly. She reached out and rubbed her eyes before opening them.

She said sleepily, "I feel so comfortable in your arms. I don't even want to wake up."

The voice was a bit coquettish and nostalgic.

"I don't want to wake you up, but your brother might find out later. Just don't blame me."

Jun Zechen raised the corner of his mouth and teased her with a hint of sarcasm, his eyes full of doting.

In his heart, he had long wanted to tell everyone that the only legitimate daughter of the Su family was his future Crown Princess. This way, there wouldn't be those ignorant women who would always dream of becoming the Crown Princess.

"If you didn't wake me up, I would definitely blame you, humph."

Su Jingyao snorted coquettishly, looking extremely adorable.

"But how are you going to leave later?"

Su Jingyao blinked her eyes, looking confused.

Her carriage was going to be pulled into the backyard of the Su Mansion through a small door by the guards of the Su Mansion. How was he going to avoid it?

"I have my own way, Yaoyao, don't worry."

Jun Zechen raised his eyebrows confidently, calm and composed.

Well, he is the prince, he is very powerful, why should she worry about it?

Su Jingyao shrugged.

When they arrived at the Su Mansion, Miaoyun reached out her hand outside the carriage and helped Su Jingyao get off.

Su Jingxuan was in an extremely bad mood because of what happened today. He followed his sister with a cold face.

Su Jingyao knew that her brother was in a depressed mood, so she behaved well and didn't say anything.

No matter what you say now, it will be of no use. My brother has to slowly digest this blow on his own.

Originally, both of them planned to return to their own yards.

Just then, the maid beside Madam Su came towards them.

"Miss, Master, Madam wants you two to go to the lobby." The maid said with a slight bow.

"Okay, let's go now."

Su Jingyao responded, then turned to look at Su Jingxuan.

"Brother, don't think about it. When mother sees you like this, she will definitely ask you for the truth."

Su Jingxuan forced a smile, but it was bitter.

"I'm sorry that my sister laughed at me. I didn't know people well enough."

Su Jingyao and Su Jingxuan walked side by side towards the lobby.

As they walked, Su Jingyao said in detail, "It was Yinxue who saved my brother today. After you were knocked unconscious by Qi Wanyin, Yinxue entered the side hall of Qinghuan Palace and saw Qi Wanyin lying on top of you unconscious, with her clothes in disarray."

Su Jingxuan couldn't help but clench his fists when he heard this.

"Yinxue guessed that you were being plotted against, and quickly took Qi Wanyin to another room. Not long after, the Queen came to Qinghuan Palace. It was the maidservant beside Qi Wanyin who went to invite the Queen."

There was seriousness in Su Jingyao's eyes.

So it is self-evident what Qi Wanyin wants to do.

"However, when the Queen came, she only saw my brother in the room. The Queen was also sensible and did not make a big fuss to look for Qi Wanyin, but quietly revealed the matter."

"The Queen probably guessed that my brother was being plotted against. My brother is the legitimate son of the Su family. The Queen will definitely not let your reputation be tarnished."

"So don't worry, brother. This matter has passed."

Su Jingyao's tone was comforting.

"Then I really have to thank Miss Chu. I was not on guard today. I didn't expect a woman to be willing to sacrifice her own reputation. I really learned a lesson this time."

Su Jingxuan smiled self-deprecatingly and shook his head helplessly.

Seeing that he was gradually relaxing, Su Jingyao couldn't help but teasing him, "Of course not. Brother must thank Yinxue, otherwise your reputation will be ruined, and even the Su family will be tarnished."

As he said this, he blinked his eyes mischievously.

Make Su Jingxuan feel better.

In ancient times, a family's reputation and an individual's reputation were more important than one's life.

If Su Jingyao didn't know that Jun Zechen would protect her, she would not dare to be so affectionate with Jun Zechen. Once discovered, the marriages of the other children of the Su family (collateral branch) would be greatly affected.

However, Su Jingyao was fearless because if she was really discovered, Jun Zechen would take responsibility for everything. In the face of absolute power, rumors would be vulnerable.

Su Jingxuan chuckled when he heard this.

"Of course I have to thank you very much. I don't know what Miss Chu likes. Can Yaoyao tell me something?"

"Then remember to please me, brother. It's not easy to get information from me."

Su Jingyao folded her hands across her chest and raised her chin slightly.

"......"

The two chatted and laughed all the way, the atmosphere was relaxed and pleasant, and before they knew it, they arrived at the lobby.

"Mom, why did you call me and my brother over here?"

Su Jingyao sat intimately beside Madam Su, holding Madam Su's arms with both her hands, and asked in a tender voice.

Su Jingxuan walked calmly to the opposite side and sat down gracefully.

"Yaoyao, your brother is attending the Lingxi Banquet hosted by the Queen today. Is there a lady he likes? He is not young anymore. If there is one he likes, then mother won't have to worry about it. He can just come and propose marriage."

Mrs. Su looked at Su Jingxuan eagerly, her face full of anticipation.

"If you haven't found anyone you like yet, then you'll have to carefully choose a wife for your brother."

Mrs. Su spoke as she gently patted Su Jingyao's hand.

Su Jingyao watched her brother with interest, tilted her head and smiled sweetly, her eyes seemed to say: There is nothing I can do about this, brother, you have to deal with mother yourself.

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