"Everyone always has to pay a price for what they have done. Everyone has a tendency to protect others. The person you care about must have had her best side in your heart. I believe that if there hadn't been the beauty in the past, there wouldn't be today's obsession. Even you, Doctor Chen, or I, have selfish desires. This is human nature. The so-called nature is definitely the truest side of human nature, no matter it is ugly or beautiful." Zong Zheng Xiaoting looked at Chen Xianzhi and sighed.

She stood up slowly, turned her back to Chen Xianzhi, and said, "I have never been a good person, but I also disdain to take advantage of her. I have ruined a woman's life without any guilt. Maybe I don't know what Gong Yunfei has experienced, but being in the harem of the royal family, she originally had to face countless sufferings. I believe that the current situation is definitely much better than her previous situation. But the situation has changed, why do people's hearts become worse than before?"

Yes! After the little sister returned to the palace, everything about her was much better than when the master took her away. Why did the situation get better but the person got worse?

As Zong Zheng Xiaoting was talking, Chen Xianzhi gradually asked back questions.

"Originally, I didn't know that she was the one you paid so much for, but I can tell you clearly that between the two sisters Gong Yunluo and Gong Yunfei, the person I have been most wary of from the beginning to the end has never been Gong Yunluo!" Zong Zheng Xiaoting watched Chen Xianzhi's confusion gradually dissipate and turn into clarity, and she knew that someone had heard what she said.

"But I was originally cautious, but I didn't expect it to be so deeply vicious, so I have no choice but to tell you everything openly, and therefore, I am placing my life and property in your hands." Zong Zheng Xiaoting struck while the iron was hot and said to Chen Xianzhi.

Chen Xianzhi's face suddenly froze with an expression of disbelief.

When Zong Zheng Xiaoting turned around, she saw the expression on his face. She smiled, "But I dare not promise you that I am kind. My principle is that I will not offend others unless they offend me. Of course, you have your memories to protect, and I will not force you to do anything, nor will I ask you to join hands with me to deal with her. However, my safety is in your hands. If others are reckless and want to go against me, that is another matter."

"Princess..." Chen Xianzhi knelt down excitedly.

Zong Zheng Xiaoting looked at Chen Xianzhi, who seemed to be hesitant to speak, and just stood there waiting for the next words.

"I am really confused at the moment, and I am very grateful for the princess's trust in me. I can't promise anything, but I will definitely live up to the princess' trust and protect her. It's just that..." Chen Xianzhi paused, looked at Zongzheng Xiaoting, and then continued, "Yun Fei is no longer the little sister she used to be, but I promised her that I would do my best to protect her, so this decision is really not an easy one for me. Please give me some time, princess."

Zong Zheng Xiaoting looked at Chen Xianzhi and nodded, "I believe you, please kneel down and pay your respects."

"Yes, thank you, Princess. I'll take my leave now." Chen Xianzhi nodded with emotion and then retreated.

After watching Chen Xianzhi leave, Qingqing and Ningshuang said to Zongzheng Xiaoting in unison, "Princess, do you really trust Doctor Chen?"

Looking at the serious expressions of Qingqing and Ningshuang, Zongzheng Xiaoting smiled and waved his hand, "As the saying goes, trust a person you employ, and don't employ him if you don't trust him. I trust the character of Doctor Chen."

"But Princess, Ningshuang just overheard the conversation between Imperial Physician Chen and the Princess. Did Imperial Physician Chen ever do anything to hurt the Princess for Gong Yunfei?" Ningshuang asked with a frown.

"You all should sit down." Zong Zheng Xiaoting walked back to the couch and said to Ning Shuang and the other two who were standing there stupidly, "Some things are just love-crazy, so there is no need to worry too much. Since ancient times, haven't there been many people who sacrificed their relatives for the sake of justice? Doctor Chen is kind and responsible by nature, so I am willing to believe in such a person, and I am confident that he will not let me down, and will not make me worry about my life again."

"But Princess, Gong Yunfei is a vicious man. I'm afraid we can't guard against him." Qingqing also reminded, and at this moment, Situ Xunxiao happened to walk in from the door.

"It seems that the answer I want is already before me." A cold voice came from the entrance.

Qingqing and Ningshuang hurriedly stood up to wait, but Zongzheng Xiaoting was still leaning on the couch, unmoved.

"Please get up. I am also very curious. With Imperial Physician Chen and two generals coming and going in Yunxiao Court today, something interesting must have happened. Qingqing, tell me about it." Situ Xunxiao walked over and sat down on the couch to the left of Zongzheng Xiaoting. He took the tea that Ningshuang hurriedly handed to him, glanced at Zongzheng Xiaoting, took a sip of the tea, put the teacup on the table, and glanced at Qingqing.

Qingqing looked at Zongzheng Xiaoting somewhat at a loss, and when she saw the nonchalant smile on her master's face, she told him everything.

Inside the room, the room fell silent as Qingqing finished her words. Zong Zheng Xiaoting drank tea and snacks leisurely, and glanced at Situ Xunxiao's expression. Situ Xunxiao's expression remained the same, as if he was not surprised at all by Gong Yunfei's actions.

Zong Zheng Xiaoting waved to Qing Qing and Ning Shuang, "You two can go down first."

"Yes!" Qingqing and Ningshuang felt relieved, bowed and retreated.

Situ Xunxiao imitated Zong Zheng Xiaoting, propped up the couch with one hand, glanced at Zong Zheng Xiaoting, and raised his eyebrows slightly.

Zongzheng Xiaoting smiled faintly, "It seems that Your Majesty is not surprised at all?"

"It seems that the princess is very good at observing people's expressions." Situ Xunxiao's face gradually regained its warmth and was no longer so hard and cold.

"I am afraid that my life is in danger because of you, Your Highness. Doesn't Your Highness think there are some things that I need to know?"

Situ Xunxiao glanced at Zongzheng Xiaoting's indifferent expression, and raised his sword-like eyebrows slightly, "I think the princess is very smart and doesn't need me."

Zong Zheng Xiaoting secretly cursed him for being petty. What Situ Xunxiao meant by that was probably a blame. If it wasn't because her door was open and he happened to walk in and heard it, he probably wouldn't have planned to tell her everything. So he took advantage of her like that?

"No matter how sharp my mind is, I can only guess that Gong Yunfei has a crush on the prince. As for how crazy she will be, it is not something I can guess. After all, I can't guess that such a crazy and vicious heart is so twisted." Zong Zheng Xiaoting smiled at Situ Xunxiao with her beautiful eyes.