The Crown Prince also felt that Prince Zhen was still alive. That damned thing was probably waiting somewhere, ready to catch him off guard at any moment.
"He shouldn't be dead."
Xiang Yang sighed. They had sent so many people back then, but they still couldn't find Zhen Wang's body. How could such a person suddenly die?
Although they said he fell off a cliff, they couldn't believe it because they hadn't seen his body.
"Damn it, that Ouyang Zhen, once I find him, I will skin him alive and tear him apart."
The Crown Prince spoke bitterly, but Xiang Yang shook his head: "Your Highness should be more worried about where the Emperor has gone."
On the eve of the Lunar New Year, the Emperor actually said he was going out to observe the people's conditions. Even a three-year-old wouldn't believe that.
"Hmph, he's probably just bored."
His people are investigating, but there's no news.
"Your Highness, do you think the Emperor might have any news about Prince Zhen?"
The only thing that could make the Emperor make an exception for is probably news of that person.
"Heh, news?"
The Crown Prince sneered:
"Xiang Yang, have you forgotten what they said back then? How badly was that person injured? Even if he survived by sheer luck, he's probably crippled."
Even if he knew, what good would it do?
"But Your Highness has always cared about that person."
Even though he is disabled and it is impossible for him to reach that position.
"I'm just unwilling to accept it."
The crown prince's eyes flashed with malice, his voice filled with utter hatred:
"Who does he think he is? I am the legitimate son of the Empress, what right does he have to be above me?"
"I will find him, crush him to the ground, and let him see me ascend to the highest position."
I'm still not reconciled.
Xiang Yang wanted to say that if Your Highness continues to think this way, then you will never be able to put that person in a superior position.
After all, you failed from the very beginning.
Seeing the Crown Prince's stubborn expression, he still didn't say anything.
His Highness is carrying too heavy a burden in his heart, Xiang Yang is very worried. It's just like the Crown Princess. The Crown Prince was in a hurry to marry her, but after he actually got her, he didn't seem to like her that much.
Where is Mengyao?
"Your Highness, the Crown Princess has returned to her parents' home."
"Hehe, it's fine."
...
Mengyao returned to the manor with a sorrowful expression, and her mother was heartbroken.
"Yaoyao, what's wrong? Is the Crown Prince treating you badly?"
Back when the Crown Prince was pursuing his daughter, he was so considerate.
They even got their daughter a tiger that had never been tamed, and at that moment, their daughter was genuinely happy.
But who could have imagined that in just a few days, my daughter would turn out like this.
"mother……"
Seeing her mother's concerned gaze, Mengyao couldn't help but burst into tears.
"Honey, what's wrong with you?"
Madam Meng was still somewhat confused, since no new concubines had entered the Crown Prince's residence. Logically, her daughter shouldn't be so heartbroken.
"I……"
Mengyao felt very wronged, because the man in her heart had never been the Crown Prince.
From childhood to adulthood, she thought that the only man she would marry was that one.
Although the Crown Prince holds a noble status, ...
His only distinction was his status; that man was a true man. He was completely different from the Crown Prince, who relied solely on his status and accomplished nothing.
"Alright, Yao Yao, stop crying. Tell Mommy what happened."
Madam Meng asked anxiously.
"Mother, let them go down first."
After dismissing the maids in the room, Mengyao spoke of the Crown Prince's words.
How dare he?
Lady Meng never expected the Crown Prince to say such a thing.
Her daughter has only been married for a short time. It's not uncommon for couples to be married for two or three years without having children.
Why did the Crown Prince issue an ultimatum to his daughter so quickly?
"Yaoyao, what...what are you thinking?"
Mrs. Meng knew her daughter very well.
She came back crying, so she must have asked her for a favor.
"Mother, I can't guarantee I'll get pregnant right away."
Mengyao's expression was bitter, her brows furrowed tightly:
"Mother, actually, I have been seeing the imperial physician. He said that I am in good health and should be able to conceive easily."
The imperial physician said there was nothing wrong with her body, but she actually couldn't conceive.
Madam Meng's heart skipped a beat: "Yaoyao, do you mean it might be the Crown Prince?"
Mengyao shook her head and sighed:
“If the Crown Prince had any health problems, the imperial physicians would know. I asked the imperial physicians, and the Crown Prince is fine.”
"Perhaps it's just not the right time yet, and I won't have a child for several years. But the Crown Prince's eldest son cannot be given to anyone else."
Madam Meng knew about this without Mengyao having to say it.
"Yaoyao, what are you going to do?"
Madam Meng already had a plan in mind. At this time, Yao Yao could have her personal maids serve her in bed, and as long as they were pregnant, she could keep them under her control.
However, the girl was not directly related to them, and the Meng family was not at ease with such an important child as the eldest son.
"Find a younger sister to come with me."
"You mean you want to take it over?"
Madam Meng also knew that this was the most suitable solution at present.
Mengyao shook her head: "No, the eldest son can only come from my womb."
Madam Meng's eyes narrowed sharply; she seemed to understand her daughter's thoughts.
"Yaoyao, this..."
Bringing a child into the household and having only one child are two completely different concepts.
"Mother, can you think of a better way?"
Mengyao gave a bitter smile.
"Actually, after being in the Crown Prince's residence for so long, I realized that the Crown Prince is completely different from what I thought of him."
“He’s too ambitious. Just a few days ago he even said he wanted to marry Zhou Jie.”
"What? He's gone mad?"
Zhou Jie is a member of the Zhou family, and they belong to the Zhen Prince's faction. Even though the Zhen Prince is gone, they would never submit to the Crown Prince.
"Yeah, I also think he's crazy, but he's really planning it."
Zhou Jie's status is quite high.
"Yaoyao, I'll discuss it with your father right away."
A hint of urgency appeared in Madam Meng's eyes.
When Mengyao returned, she had an extra maidservant by her side.
"Big sister, why do I have to dress up as a maid?"
Meng Qing is only fifteen years old and has a good appearance.
With her big, innocent eyes wide open, she was overjoyed when she heard that she was going to visit the Crown Prince's residence.
My aunt had said that if she were lucky enough to catch the Crown Prince's eye, even if she was just a concubine, she would have hope for the future. Her life in the mansion would be much easier.
But she never expected that she would have to disguise herself as a maid when she went to the Crown Prince's residence.
"I'll show you around first. If you like it, you can stay at my house for a few more days."
Mengyao had a rare smile on her face.
Mengqing was overjoyed to see her older sister being so kind to her for the first time.
"The Crown Prince has quite a few young generals under his command. Qing'er, would you rather be an official's wife or a concubine with no status like your mother?"
"I……"
Mengqing hesitated. Her mother had told her to seduce the Crown Prince and become his concubine.
But she knew how hard her mother worked in the household, and she didn't want to continue being a concubine.
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