"If Zhao Cheng took the initiative, it means that Zhao Cheng had been harboring evil intentions all along, and that wanting to win over the princess and make her his consort was part of his plan."
"If that's really the case, then Zhao Cheng is terrifying; it's chilling to think about!"
Wei You watched Yuan Xiu's retreating figure and continued, "But if it was the Eldest Princess who took the initiative, then this matter was purely an accident. The Eldest Princess and Zhao Cheng, a man and a woman alone... spending three nights in the same room, it's quite possible that they went from enemies to lovers."
"In that case, there's nothing to fear."
Yuan Xiu calmed himself down and asked, "Guard Heng, which one do you think it is?"
Heng Wenhao said, "Based on my observation, I can conclude that it is... the second one!"
Why are you so sure?
There are three reasons.
Heng Wenhao recounted in detail: "First, on Zhao Cheng's first night at Yu Yun Zhai, after hearing the Princess's cries, I led men in. Zhao Cheng was beaten badly at the time. Zhao Cheng did not have the courage to resist the Princess."
"Secondly, Miss Atao understands the Princess best. Even if the Princess only says one word, 'indecent,' she can tell whether it's true or false based on the Princess's tone. So even if on the surface it seems that Zhao Cheng has won over the Princess, in reality it is the Princess who has won over Zhao Cheng."
"Third, the princess controlled the pace of these three nights, and Zhao Cheng was always on the defensive. Moreover, on the third night, Zhao Cheng got completely drunk. Think about it, if someone had a plan and a purpose, how could they get so drunk? So there is only one reason why Zhao Cheng got drunk: he wanted to avoid being summoned by the princess!"
After listening to Heng Wenhao's words, Yuan Xiu closed his eyes and let out a helpless sigh.
He knew that Heng Wenhao's analysis was correct.
It was the eldest princess who sexually assaulted... and fell in love with Zhao Cheng.
Yuan Xiu turned around, slowly shifted his weight onto the dragon table, and said, "Zhao Cheng is clearly a lecherous scoundrel. What exactly does my elder sister see in him?"
"Heng Wenhao, tell me, what do you think of Zhao Cheng?"
Heng Wenhao thought for a moment and said seriously, "If I were only dealing with Zhao Cheng, I would not dare to make any comments about him in front of Your Majesty. However, unfortunately, I have also had contact with Zhao Cheng's attendants in the past two days and have been able to learn about Zhao Cheng through them."
"Zhao Cheng... has no ambition and is just a playboy who only knows how to enjoy himself. Such a person is used to chasing after women, and even the maids around him are a pair of extremely beautiful twins. He is surrounded by women all day long, so he naturally has a way with them. The Princess has lived in the deep palace for a long time and has had little contact with men, let alone men like Zhao Cheng. Therefore, I think it is not surprising that the Princess has fallen for Zhao Cheng."
Yuan Xiu asked, "So you mean that it was indeed my elder sister who fell in love with Zhao Cheng, and that Zhao Cheng was harmless?"
Heng Wenhao nodded and said affirmatively, "That's what I mean."
Snap!
Yuan Xiu suddenly slapped his hand on the dragon table, startling Heng Wenhao and Wei You, who lowered their heads again.
"Damn it! Damn it! Damn it! Anyone could have done it, why Zhao Cheng?!"
"Why would it be someone from his Right Prime Minister's residence?!"
"Zhao Cheng is harmless, but if he becomes the imperial son-in-law, wouldn't the Right Prime Minister's mansion become incredibly powerful?!"
"no!"
Yuan Xiu thought for a moment, then jumped down from the dragon throne and shouted, "I absolutely disagree!!"
...
Night, the moon is still full.
A gentle breeze rustled the delicate flowers on the treetops.
Under the big tree in Yu Yun Zhai, Zhao Cheng and Yuan Yun stood facing each other, still holding hands.
Yuan Yun glanced at the house behind her and asked, "Shall we go in?"
Zhao Cheng thought for a moment and said, "I won't go in tonight. Now that everyone knows about us, it wouldn't be good for either of us if I continued to act so recklessly."
Yuan Yun asked, "You didn't expect me to do this, did you?"
Zhao Cheng nodded and said, "They must all be quite surprised."
"Do you think I've resorted to any means necessary to avoid marrying into Southern Zhou?"
"Um……"
"Be confident. I chose you not to avoid going to Southern Weekly, but because I genuinely want to choose you."
Yuan Yun smiled sweetly and said, "I like you more when you're confident!"
Zhao Cheng said, "That's what surprised me the most."
Yuan Yun shook her hand, which was clasped with Zhao Cheng's, and said, "Don't think that I had no choice but to choose you because we slept together. I, Yuan Yun, am open and honest, and I dare to love and hate. If I don't like you, even if you take me for yourself, I won't give you a second glance."
Zhao Cheng's expression turned serious. He said, "But our identities are too special. This matter is not so simple."
Are you worried that my brother will agree, or that he won't?
Zhao Cheng understood what Yuan Yun meant.
What Wen Tai and Yu Changsi could think of, Zhao Cheng and Yuan Yun could also think of.
Zhao Cheng frankly admitted, "I'm not lying to you, I'm worried about both, because I'm unsure which choice will lead to a better future."
"I only have one question for you: would you be willing to become my son-in-law?"
Zhao Cheng didn't answer immediately, but looked up at the night sky before nodding.
"I do."
"Do you really love me?"
“It’s a bit irresponsible to say I love you now,” Zhao Cheng said honestly. “But I’ve never disliked you. Whether it was when I met you at the Prime Minister’s residence or when you humiliated me, I only felt uneasy and flustered, but never disliked you. But facing you now, I feel joy, as if I was destined to meet you. I don’t know if this is love, and I can’t say exactly what’s so good about you, but I always feel that no one can replace you in my heart.”
Yuan Yun covered her mouth and laughed, her eyes sparkling with intense light. She said, "You're quite cute when you say sweet nothings. I didn't know you could be so tactless."
"Sigh, you have to treat people differently depending on who you are. You have to be a little vicious to some people."
Yuan Yun moved closer to Zhao Cheng, cupped his hand in hers, and said, "Actually, I'm just like you, unsure which path will lead to a better future. But since we can't be sure about the future, let's seize the moment and follow our instincts."
"With the bright moon above, I, Yuan Yun, am willing to be your wife, Zhao Cheng, no matter what the future holds, I will have no regrets."
Looking into Yuan Yun's ardent gaze, Zhao Cheng felt a rare surge of emotion, as if a warm current was washing over and cleansing his internal organs. He nodded and took Yuan Yun's hand in his own.
"I, Zhao Cheng, will definitely marry Yuan Yun, even if it means dying nine times."
Yuan Yun said, "If I become rich and powerful."
Zhao Cheng said, "Let us not forget each other."
The two finally let go of each other's hands. Before going inside, Yuan Yun said, "I will try to win over the emperor. I will do my job well. You have to withstand the pressure on your side!"
After speaking, Yuan Yun walked into the house.
Zhao Cheng stood under the tree, watching Yuan Yun's retreating figure. Her graceful posture and unwavering courage deeply moved him.
In that instant, he felt that this was the most beautiful scenery in the world.
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