Liang Chengze concealed the scheming in his eyes, and his tone became exceptionally gentle.
He even reached out and patted Lu Jiaojiao's head, as if to comfort her: "I'm sorry you've been wronged. Even if we're not related by blood, she raised you for so many years, she shouldn't treat you like this."
These words instantly struck a chord with Lu Jiaojiao, and her nose tingled with emotion.
She rubbed against Liang Chengze's hand with a pitiful expression, but inside she was bubbling with joy. With the Second Prince backing her up, let's see how Shen Qingtang can fight her in the future!
She thought smugly, then couldn't help but boast, "Your Highness, you don't know, I've been loved by everyone since I was little! My grandmother used to dote on her sons, but ever since I was born, she only has eyes for me! I knew it, I was born to be a heartthrob, everyone who sees me will like me!"
She spoke as if it were the most natural thing in the world, completely unaware that Liang Chengze's hand, which was stroking her head, paused.
A flash of disgust crossed his eyes.
Liang Chengze smiled gently as always: "You're right. Who wouldn't like a clever girl like you? If you ever suffer any more grievances in the future, feel free to come to me, the prince."
Lu Jiaojiao was completely bewildered by these words and nodded repeatedly, already making plans in her mind.
How can we use the Second Prince's power to completely crush Shen Qingtang?
Lu Jiaojiao was delighted by Liang Chengze's coaxing and obediently followed him back to the military camp.
As soon as she entered the tent, she couldn't wait to show off: "Your Highness, I have a special ability! Whoever I curse will be extremely unlucky, and their luck will only get worse!"
Liang Chengze feigned disbelief, sighed, and pretended to be aggrieved: "I wish what you said was true... My eldest brother, Liang Yong, has always suppressed me in every way, and he's always been luckier than me. Father Emperor also values him more. I really..."
These words instantly ignited Lu Jiaojiao's competitive spirit. She patted her chest and promised, "Your Highness, don't worry! I'll curse him right now! I curse Liang Yong to be killed by your third, fourth, and fifth brothers! So that he'll never be able to compete with you again!"
She had barely finished speaking.
A sudden clap of thunder sounded outside the tent, shaking it violently.
A strange look flashed in Liang Chengze's eyes, but he didn't say anything, only smiled and praised her as "amazing".
Meanwhile, Shen Qingtang was walking down the street with Pei Wuwang and Pei Nian'an when a group of men in black suddenly jumped out from the shadows.
Shen Qingtang was already on guard and immediately shielded Pei Nian'an behind her, whispering, "Don't come out, Auntie will protect you."
Pei Nian'an clenched her little fists, tilted her head back, and said, "Auntie, I can protect you too!"
But before they could make a move, a bizarre scene unfolded.
The three groups of men in black acted as if they hadn't seen them at all.
He rushed straight toward the eldest prince, Liang Yong, who was not far away.
Shen Qingtang was both surprised and suspicious. Following the direction of the man in black, she saw Liang Yong pulling a pretty girl, trying to carry her back to the mansion, completely unaware of the danger.
"Who sent you?!" Liang Yong, surrounded by men in black, turned pale with fright and shouted the question. But the men in black didn't answer and instead raised their swords to stab.
In the past, Liang Yong's bodyguards were always able to protect him, but this time, they suddenly felt weak all over.
His hand holding the sword trembled incessantly.
As if poisoned, he was completely unable to resist. Taking advantage of the opportunity, the man in black stabbed Liang Yong in the arm with his sword, and then pierced his chest with another.
The surrounding civilians and officials screamed in fright at the sight and scattered in all directions.
Shen Qingtang frowned as she looked at Liang Yong lying in a pool of blood, her mind filled with doubt as the assassination attempt came too suddenly.
The Second Prince and Lu Jiaojiao watched all this from the second floor of the restaurant, and the gentle look on Liang Chengze's face completely disappeared.
Instead, there was shock and ecstasy.
He turned to look at Lu Jiaojiao, his eyes filled with unbelievable fervor.
As if looking at some rare treasure, they couldn't help but give a thumbs up: "You're amazing! It really...it really came true!"
Lu Jiaojiao was flattered by his praise and felt even more that her ability to curse was amazing.
His chin was practically pointing to the sky.
Downstairs, Shen Qingtang, with her extremely strong mental power, instantly sensed the gaze from the second floor.
She looked up and met Liang Chengze's smiling face. He even nodded at her with ill intent.
Shen Qingtang's heart sank.
He instantly realized that the death of the eldest prince was probably related to the two people upstairs.
At this moment, Liang Yong had already stopped breathing, his eyes wide open, dying with unfinished business.
The officials surrounded his body, trembling with fear, crying and making a chaotic scene.
The Crown Prince was assassinated within their jurisdiction. Not only would they have to stay in Qinghe County to investigate the case, but they might also be held accountable. They dared not even think about the consequences.
Even more bizarrely, the black-clad assassins who killed Liang Yong quickly fled after succeeding, while all the imperial guards around him were silenced.
Not a single survivor was left.
The onlookers were abuzz with discussion, but no one knew who had sent these assassins.
Shen Qingtang didn't linger any longer and returned to the inn with Pei Nian'an and Pei Wuwang.
But just as she reached the entrance of the inn, an ordinary-looking couple suddenly stopped her. The woman was holding a little boy of about three years old. The boy was about the same height as Pei Nian'an, and he kept his head down. When he saw Shen Qingtang, his body trembled slightly.
Before Shen Qingtang could speak, the man said first, "Shen Qingtang, this child... this child is your biological son."
Shen Qingtang was stunned when she heard the words "biological son".
My steps faltered in place.
His eyes were filled with disbelief.
Seeing this scene not far away, Lu Jin's heart clenched, a strong sense of betrayal surged into his heart, and his hands unconsciously clenched until his knuckles turned white.
His mind was instantly filled with memories of his past sordid deeds.
He had already been having an affair with Lin Peirou back then, and Lin Peirou's skills in bed had him completely captivated.
He had no interest in touching Shen Qingtang anymore.
Later, his mother said that she dreamed that Lin Peirou was carrying a "lucky baby" that would bring good fortune to the family. In addition, he wanted to climb the social ladder by relying on the power of Shen Qingtang's family.
He then conspired with Lin Peirou to bring Lu Jiaojiao, Lin Peirou's daughter, to Shen Qingtang's side to raise.
What made him even more guilty was that he had always believed that the child Shen Qingtang gave birth to was a "bastard".
He even personally ordered someone to throw the child into the snow, and specifically instructed that it be "cleaned up".
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