The eldest princess arrived aggressively half an hour later. When Ling Yunzhou tried to escape, he had his men hold the eldest princess back.

"Tao Wanniang, come out here!" Ling Yunzhou came to Zhaixing Tower, so who else could he be if not looking for Tao Wanniang?

The eldest princess arrived with great force, bringing a large entourage, which surprised many people at the Star-Picking Tower.

Luneng was still trying to negotiate, but the princess was furious, and her subordinates pushed Luneng aside. "Tao Wanniang, I know you're here, get out here right now."

That afternoon, many high-ranking officials' families were enjoying desserts, and the eldest princess's fierce expression was noticed by many.

"Your Highness, what brings you here in such a grand manner?" Tao Wanniang's voice came from outside the Star-Picking Tower, filled with confusion.

The princess turned around, looking at Tao Wanniang suspiciously. "Why aren't you at the restaurant?"

“There aren’t many people eating lunch, and I didn’t make the pastries at Zhaixinglou. Can’t I go home to see my daughter?” Beside Tao Wan’s mother were Zhang Liang with Chen Lian and Xiao Qiao’er.

The princess's sharp eyes scrutinized Tao Wanniang for a long time before she finally turned to look into the Star-Picking Tower.

"What about Lingyunzhou?" the princess asked Lu Neng.

"What does the Princess intend to do by sending people to someone else's territory?" Ling Yunzhou walked out of the restaurant, his face ashen, and his gaze toward the Princess was very unfriendly.

His clothes were neat and his face was normal, but his expression was full of anger. The princess felt a tightness in her heart. She only wanted to help him regain his virility!

“Your Highness, there should be a limit to your arrogance and domineering behavior. Do you think you can get away with this by coming to the Star-Picking Tower and causing trouble because no one can control you?” Ling Yunzhou said angrily.

The eldest princess's face was very unpleasant. She had been accused of being arrogant and domineering by Ling Yunzhou to her face, and she also felt the gazes of many commoners. But she couldn't reveal her true purpose!

"Yunzhou, are you alright?" the princess asked in a low voice.

"What could possibly be wrong with me, Princess?" Ling Yunzhou said coldly. "Your Highness has brought so many people here, looking like you're here to interrogate me. What is it that I have offended you in some way?"

"No, no, I..." This was the first time, in front of everyone, that Ling Yunzhou had treated her so harshly. The princess felt wronged. "Ling Yunzhou, are you only doing this because I like you, disregarding my dignity like this?"

Tao Wanniang, protecting Xiao Qiao'er, watched the commotion. When she heard the princess's words, she gasped. To dare to openly express her love for Ling Yunzhou in front of everyone, she was truly infatuated with love!

Ling Yunzhou's expression stiffened, but he still said coldly, "I am deeply grateful for the princess's favor, but I have no choice but to live up to her kindness for the rest of my life!"

The princess felt even colder and her expression became resentful.

"Ling Yunzhou, have you repeatedly rejected me because of this woman?" The princess pointed at Tao Wanniang, her eyes filled with resentment.

Tao Wanniang was startled. The spectator had suddenly become a part of the play, which was a bit awkward. In particular, as the princess pointed at her, she realized that all eyes were on her.

Ling Yunzhou looked at Tao Wanniang with a complicated expression. This woman actually knocked him unconscious and made him soak in ice water. She really had no feelings for him anymore!

"Your Highness, there is no need to take your anger out on others. My relationship with Lady Tao is purely platonic, not romantic as Your Highness might believe," Ling Yunzhou said firmly. "Your Highness, I am already past forty and have no interest in love. I urge Your Highness to respect yourself!"

The princess stumbled as she took a step. He wanted her to have some self-respect!

"Ling Yunzhou, you'd better never fall in love with any woman in your life, otherwise, I will make that woman wish she were dead!" the princess said venomously. After speaking, she turned around resolutely, not forgetting to glare fiercely at Tao Wanniang.

Tao Wanniang stepped aside and watched the princess leave with resentment. It really had nothing to do with her!

"Qiao'er, Master Shen, I'm sorry you had to see this. Come on, let's go inside and look at the menu before deciding what we want to eat." She simply ignored Ling Yunzhou and pulled Qiao'er inside.

"Tao Wanniang!" Ling Yunzhou grabbed Tao Wanniang's arm. "Let's talk!"

"This man is quite strong!" Tao Wanniang couldn't break free, so she asked Lu Neng to help entertain him, then glared at Ling Yunzhou with displeasure. "General, let's talk business properly, don't get physical."

Ling Yunzhou released Tao Wanniang, but he was still somewhat annoyed.

"Speak, what else do you want to talk about? I think I've made myself very clear!" Tao Wanniang said bluntly as she led Ling Yunzhou into a room.

“You truly have no feelings for me whatsoever!” Ling Yunzhou said quietly, looking at Tao Wanniang, his eyes filled with a hint of melancholy.

Tao Wan raised an eyebrow. Did this matter need to be emphasized?

"Ling Yunzhou, do you think I've always just been talking? I have no feelings for you, the only thing that binds us is these children."

“You don’t need to say such things.” Ling Yunzhou looked at Tao Wanniang and said calmly, “I will take care of the children as they are supposed to. After this, I will not talk to you about anything else.” He had already seen things clearly and would not ask for trouble again. “If the Princess makes things difficult for you again, you can ask someone to find me.”

"No need, you've already made it clear to her. She won't bother me in front of everyone!" Tao Wanniang said, not even believing it herself. The princess had lost so much face, she had to find someone to vent her anger on.

Ling Yunzhou shook his head, but he didn't want to say anything more. The two looked at each other and immediately looked away. An unspoken awkwardness filled the room.

"Tao Wanniang, I'm afraid that the fact that you are my first wife in Lingyunzhou will soon become common knowledge, which may affect your future marriage prospects. I'm very sorry!"

"No need. When Xiao Yi got married, His Majesty already revealed my identity. As long as you, General Ling, don't bother me, in time, no one will be interested in a divorced wife."

"You..." Ling Yunzhou wanted to say something, but when he opened his mouth, he didn't know what else to say. "Take care!"

Finally, Ling Yunzhou said sullenly that after leaving Zhaixing Tower, he would never have any more feelings for Tao Wanniang. She really had no feelings for him at all!

The eldest princess, having lost so much face, angrily ran back to the palace to beg the emperor for justice.

"Your Majesty, Lingyunzhou has committed treason and disrespect, and that Tao Wanniang is arrogant and disrespectful. You must stand up for me!"

"Royal sister, what's gotten into you this time? To put it bluntly, if you hadn't rushed to join us, Lingyun Continent would definitely have avoided you!"

Zhao Zhe said with a mocking tone, "Royal elder sister, as a royal princess, your act of being so devoted to me is truly displeasing to me!"

The princess was taken aback, then her expression turned somewhat cold.

"Your Majesty, we are siblings from the same mother. If you do not grant my wish, I might reveal your secrets one day!"

Zhao Zhe's face immediately turned cold, and he stared sharply at the princess. "You dare?"