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Shen Zhiyi had slept quite well, and as soon as she got up, she heard Hongrui say, "Miss, something happened to the Third Prince, and Miss Wei, who was just betrothed, is at home trying to kill herself."
"Hmm?" Shen Zhiyi almost forgot about Wei Mingzhen.
Last night at the palace banquet, the third prince won first place in the archery contest and was immediately betrothed. However, he was then placed under house arrest.
What are His Majesty's instructions regarding the Wei family?
"I haven't heard of that. Besides, this was a marriage bestowed by His Majesty in public; there's no reason to take it back. She'll probably still have to marry him, but the ceremony and all the privileges of marrying a concubine are likely gone. After all, the Third Prince can't leave the palace without being summoned, and she..."
"At most, one small sedan chair can be carried in."
Shen Zhiyi listened and could only sigh, "This is probably fate."
Wei Mingzhen had a high opinion of himself and was determined to enter the royal family. Last night, he finally got his wish, but ended up like this.
Those who care the most about their reputation end up being the most shameless.
“Miss, your neck…” When Hongrui was doing her makeup, she noticed the red marks on her neck and blushed. “Let me apply some powder to see if it can cover them up a bit.”
Shen Zhiyi nodded, but was inwardly annoyed that Xiao Zhongxuan didn't know his place.
Fortunately, her elder brother returned late last night and left the manor before dawn, so he didn't see her. However, he did send someone to remind her:
The capital is in turmoil lately, so stay home unless absolutely necessary.
Shen Zhiyi had planned to stay home and have some peace and quiet, but when she went to the study, she found a letter on the table. It was unsigned. She opened it and was so frightened that she almost jumped out of her skin.
The Regent invited her to meet him at the Tingzhi Water Pavilion.
What does this living Yama want with her?
It can't be murder to cover it up, can it?
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