Sheng Hongxiao sat aside, looking at Sheng Yunrong, and suddenly asked: "Sister, what do you think of our Sheng Mansion's status in the court?"

Sheng Yunrong was slightly stunned. It was obvious that this question was not simple. After thinking for a moment, she said, "The Sheng Mansion has a deep foundation in the court, but in recent years, there have been constant disputes among the forces in the court. We should also act with caution."

Sheng Hongxiao's eyes flashed with approval, and he said, "Sister, you are right. If our Sheng family wants to gain a foothold in the court, we must not only rely on family power, but also on our own efforts."

Sheng Yunrong nodded slightly and made up her mind secretly.

Not long after, Sheng Hongye also came to the courtyard. He looked at Sheng Yunrong and Sheng Hongxiao and said with a smile, "It seems that I came at the right time. What are you two siblings talking about?"

Sheng Yunrong and Sheng Hongxiao smiled at each other and told Sheng Hongye about their conversation.

Sheng Yunrong shook her head slightly, a hint of determination flashed in her eyes, and she replied with a smile: "Don't worry, second brother, everyone in the palace treats me with great courtesy, and no one dares to embarrass me. It's just that..."

Sheng Hongxiao saw that she was hesitant to speak, and asked nervously: "Just what? Sister, just say whatever you want to say, brother is here to listen."

Sheng Yunrong sighed and said, "It's just that I always feel that the atmosphere in the palace is not as harmonious as it seems on the surface. Brother, do you know what the situation in the palace is like?"

Sheng Hongye came over from the side, his eyes were deep, as if he could see through everything. He patted Sheng Hongxiao on the shoulder and said softly: "Second brother, go and comfort the servants first, I will talk to my sister here."

Sheng Hongxiao nodded and turned to leave. Sheng Hongye looked at Sheng Yunrong and said softly, "Sister, you are right. There are indeed undercurrents in the palace. But you still cannot fully understand the complexity of it."

Sheng Yunrong frowned and asked in confusion: "What role does our family play in this? Brother, why did you enter the palace as an official?"

Sheng Hongye was silent for a moment, and then said, "The interests of the family are too great to be explained in a short time. As for my entry into the palace as an official, it is to protect the family and also to protect you."

Sheng Yunrong's eyes flashed with gratitude. It was obvious that her elder brother had been silently paying for her. She bit her lower lip and said, "What should I do now? I can't stay in the palace forever and be isolated from the outside world."

Sheng Hongye smiled and said, "Sister, don't worry, I will arrange everything for you. As long as you tell me, I can take you out of the palace at any time."

Sheng Yunrong nodded, with a hint of determination in her eyes. At this time, Sheng Hongxiao came back, he looked at Sheng Hongye and asked, "Brother, is my sister okay?"

Sheng Hongye smiled slightly and said, "It's okay, my sister has decided to bring honor to the family."

Sheng Hongxiao's eyes flashed with joy. It was obvious that his sister had courage and wisdom that could not be lost to anyone else. He said, "That's great. Our Sheng family has a heroine."

Sheng Yunrong blushed and said angrily, "Second brother, don't talk nonsense."

The three of them smiled at each other, and the atmosphere was harmonious. However, Sheng Yunrong was still worried. It was obvious that the struggle in the palace was far more complicated than she had imagined. She had to stay vigilant at all times to be invincible in this struggle.

Sheng Yunrong lowered her eyes slightly and sighed inwardly.

In Sheng Hongxiao's eyes, besides concern, there was also a trace of unspeakable worry. She bit her lower lip lightly, then slowly raised her head and met Sheng Hongxiao's deep gaze.

"Second brother, don't worry, I understand your worries. But how can a girl from the Sheng family easily let others guess her thoughts?" Sheng Yunrong's voice was calm and firm, as if she wanted to put all doubts behind her.

Sheng Hongxiao nodded slightly, a hint of admiration flashed in his eyes, but then he returned to a serious expression: "Rong'er, do you know how big a threat this special ability would be if it fell into the hands of others?"

Sheng Yunrong smiled slightly, the expression on her face was like the lake surface sparkling with spring breeze: "Second brother, I know. But the women of the Sheng family have always had their own plans. I will act carefully and will not bring shame to the Sheng family."

Sheng Hongxiao looked at his sister's confident look and couldn't help but feel deeply moved. He knew very well that his sister had been very smart and thoughtful since she was a child, and she was no longer the little girl who needed his protection.

"Then...how do you plan to deal with His Majesty and the Queen?" Sheng Hongxiao asked again, his eyes sharp as if he wanted to see through Sheng Yunrong's thoughts.

Sheng Yunrong lowered her head slightly, thinking for a moment, then looked up at Sheng Hongxiao: "Second brother, I plan to remain unchanged in the face of all changes. If His Majesty and the Queen are really suspicious, I will pretend not to know and let them not know my true identity."

Sheng Hongxiao's eyes flashed with approval. Obviously, this was the best way to deal with it. He gently patted Sheng Yunrong's shoulder and his tone became softer: "Rong'er, you have grown up and can stand on your own."

Sheng Yunrong smiled slightly, but a trace of worry flashed in her eyes: "Second brother, I know. But as a girl of the Sheng family, you must always have your own responsibilities. I will do my best to protect the Sheng family and not let anyone take advantage of it."

Sheng Hongxiao called Sheng Yunrong to the study and said to her seriously, "Rong'er, I have something to ask of you. Are you willing to listen to me?"

Sheng Yunrong was slightly stunned, then calmly replied: "Second brother, just go ahead and talk, I'm willing to listen."

Sheng Hongxiao looked at his sister, with a complicated look in his eyes: "Rong'er, I know you have your own plans in mind, but I still hope that you can consider the future of the Sheng family."

A hint of doubt flashed in Sheng Yunrong's eyes. It was obvious what his second brother meant, but why did he suddenly bring this up?

Sheng Hongxiao took a deep breath, then slowly said: "Rong'er, I plan to let you marry the prince and become the prince's consort."

Sheng Yunrong's face changed. She had never thought about this question before and didn't know how to answer it for a moment. She looked at Sheng Hongxiao with a trace of panic in her eyes.

Sheng Hongxiao couldn't help but feel a little sad when he saw this. He gently patted Sheng Yunrong's shoulder and said, "Rong'er, you don't have to answer immediately. Think about it. This is for the Sheng family and for you."

Sheng Yunrong nodded slightly. It was obvious that her second brother was worried, but she was unwilling in her heart. She didn't want to be a victim of politics. She wanted freedom and wanted to live according to her own wishes.

However, the overall situation of the Sheng family made it difficult for her to refuse. She was conflicted and her expression became complicated.

Sheng Hongxiao looked at his sister and sighed inwardly.

Sheng Yunrong has been thinking about Sheng Hongxiao's words. Obviously, this decision will change her fate, but she also understands that as a girl of the Sheng family, she has responsibilities.

Finally, she made a decision that she was willing to marry the prince and become the princess for the sake of the Sheng family. However, in her heart, she always retained her own persistence.

Sheng Yunrong looked at Sheng Hongxiao, a hint of determination flashed in her eyes: "Second brother, I do."

Sheng Hongxiao smiled slightly. It was obvious that this sister had grown into a real girl of the Sheng family. He patted her shoulder gently, then turned and left, leaving Sheng Yunrong alone, thinking in the study.