Han Luoxue hadn't eaten for several meals and was so tired that she didn't even realize it when she went to sleep. But now, seeing the table full of delicious-looking food, her stomach started growling.
This is only possible because it's in the General's Mansion. If it were any other family, where would they get so much food?
"Speaking of which, we have fish and meat at every meal, and that's all thanks to Xue Yatou."
The old lady said with a smile, teasingly.
"That's right. Back then, we didn't even have any green vegetables at home. We had to be careful with what we ate."
Zhou Jie was also deeply saddened.
"Xue is a lucky star; we've all benefited from her good fortune," said Aunt Zhang with a smile.
“That’s right, look at their family, they even have to be careful with their food.” Aunt Li, the second aunt, chimed in with a smile.
Both of them knew of Han Luoxue's existence, but this was the first time they had met her.
When they saw Han Luoxue's appearance, both of them were taken aback. However, they reacted quickly, and their expressions soon returned to normal.
It was the old lady who said that Xue'er disguised herself for convenience.
These words made the two of them even more curious. You see, Han Yuchen is a cold person. Even though Mengyao is so beautiful, he doesn't care about her at all.
I really don't know what Xue looks like that could catch the eye of the arrogant Han Yuchen.
However, the two were also smart enough to know that there were some things they shouldn't ask too many questions about.
Besides, no matter how you look at it, they have no say in Han Yuchen's marriage.
The fact that Han Luoxue could obtain so much food is something that ordinary people cannot do.
For that reason alone, this little girl deserves their respect.
"Alright, hurry up and eat."
The old lady said with a smile that she hadn't been this happy in a long time.
In fact, the food at the General's Mansion wasn't always this good. Although they didn't lack food or meat, during these famine years, the General's Mansion always kept a low profile and naturally wouldn't be too extravagant.
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"Your Highness."
When Mengyao returned to the Crown Prince's residence, she learned that the Crown Prince was in his study, so she hurried over.
"Your Highness, I went to check, but I didn't see any strangers. I also told the old lady about it."
Mengyao said this as soon as they met.
"Didn't you see anyone?"
"Yes, but my maid and the servants of the General's Mansion inquired and found out that the visitors were a couple in their thirties, with very ordinary appearances. They are relatives of the Old Madam, and I guess they are starving and have come to beg for a living."
Recently, there have been many more visitors than usual.
Many people come here just to get some food and survive this famine.
Some people who had relatives outside came to seek refuge with them. Moreover, the news that grain was being sold in the capital spread, attracting even more people to the capital.
"Has the old lady shown any unusual behavior after hearing the news?"
The crown prince had deep-set eyes, and his hand tapped unconsciously on the table, as if he was pondering something.
"The old lady was shocked upon hearing the news, and I can personally attest that her shock was genuine. Your Highness, is that news reliable?"
Mengyao's voice sounded more urgent.
"Heh, so what if it's reliable? So what if it's unreliable?"
The Crown Prince suddenly raised his head, his sharp gaze fixed on Meng Yao, his voice chilling: "What? If he were still alive, would you still want to rekindle your past relationship with him?"
"Your Highness, I am innocent!"
Mengyao was so frightened that she knelt down on the ground with a thud. How could she dare to admit such a thing?
"Our marriage was arranged by imperial decree, and we've barely met before. Your Highness should know that!"
Mengyao inwardly groaned. How could she have known that Her Highness cared so much about that man?
Indeed, such a brilliant and talented man, if it weren't for the early death of his mother, Prince Zhen would have been the most suitable candidate for crown prince.
A prince who was made crown prince at a very young age was constantly suppressed by an ordinary prince. How could the crown prince not feel resentment?
But Mengyao didn't dare say a single word of these things.
Everyone knows that the Crown Prince is the prime suspect in the incident involving Prince Zhen.
"Hmph, how could I not know how you've been chasing after him all these years?"
The Crown Prince's voice was chilling, and Mengyao felt even more frightened. She racked her brains, and suddenly remembered something. She hurriedly said, "Your Highness, I suddenly remembered something. The old lady's expression is a little strange."
"Oh? What do you mean?"
The Crown Prince scrutinized Mengyao with great interest, not missing any unusual expression on her face.
"When I told her about the news of Prince Zhen, the old lady was very surprised and stood there stunned. However, she later asked me where I found it, and I told her what you had said. But at that time, her expression was as if she had breathed a sigh of relief. I could feel her obvious relaxation."
Mengyao pondered for a moment, then said with even greater certainty, "Yes, I felt relieved."
She said she felt something was off at the time, and now that she thinks about it, it must have been the old lady's expression.
"So what do you mean?" The crown prince suddenly laughed, a laugh that sent chills down one's spine.
"The old lady should know about Prince Zhen's whereabouts."
"Heh, I've sent so many people and still can't find any news about him. How could the people in the General's Mansion know?"
“Ouyang Zhen, I knew you wouldn’t die so easily.”
"This concubine does not know either, Your Highness."
"However, after careful consideration, I believe he may not be dead after all. The old lady knows where he is, which is why she was surprised when I told her I had news of Prince Zhen!"
"At first, I didn't think of that. But after thinking about it carefully, I realized that what shocked the old lady was that we knew that Prince Zhen was not dead."
It must be said that Mengyao, a well-known talented woman in the capital, is quite intelligent.
"Well said."
The Crown Prince nodded approvingly, and Mengyao felt relieved when she saw that his gaze was no longer so cold.
"However, this is just your guess, Yao Yao. I remember that you used to have a very good relationship with the second daughter of the Wu family. You can visit her more often in the future."
The old general had three sons and two daughters.
The second daughter the Crown Prince mentioned is Wu Lingxiu, the daughter of Wu Feiyu, the second son of the Wu family.
Hearing this person mentioned, Mengyao instinctively didn't want to go; it was an instinctive resistance.
The two were on good terms before because Wu Lingxiu knew that she was Zhen Wang's fiancée and one of their own.
But now she is already the Crown Princess.
The Wu family is extremely protective of their own. When Prince Zhen had his accident and she became the Crown Prince's fiancée, Wu Lingxiu treated her with sarcasm and sarcasm.
Now that she's taking the initiative to approach him, can Wu Lingxiu trust her?
It's impossible; she would only have brought shame upon herself by going there.
"What? You don't want to?"
The crown prince's voice turned cold as he pinched Mengyao's chin with one hand.
He was quite strong and was gradually increasing his strength.
The pain made Mengyao's eyes redden, and her beautiful eyes welled up with tears as she looked pitifully at the Crown Prince's gloomy face.
"Your Highness, you know the nature of the Wu family. If I go to her, she definitely won't give me a good look."
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