If it weren't for the sincerity and focus on their faces, and the clear look in their eyes, Zhou Qianyan would have suspected that these people were targeting her. Otherwise, why would they say such absurd things!
"Qianyan, what's this about the human skin mask they're talking about?"
"Nanyue Academy has developed such a wondrous item?"
"Doesn't that mean that by wearing a mask, one can impersonate anyone, and even close friends and family members would have difficulty distinguishing the real from the fake? Hiss!!" Upon hearing this, the Zhou family members revealed deep shock in their eyes.
While Zhou Cheng remained silent, a sudden flash of inspiration struck him.
He suddenly recalled the scene from the day he made a deal with the Pavilion Master of Cheng Gui Pavilion, the inconsistent attitude of the Wangcheng branch manager, the male Pavilion Master... and Cheng Yan's advice not long ago.
Counterfeit?
Human skin?
Zhou Cheng raised his gaze and slowly placed it on Zhou Qianyan's cheek.
He clearly only glanced at Zhou Qianyan, but the sensitive Zhou Qianyan had the illusion that Zhou Cheng was scrutinizing her. Could it be that he was looking for any discrepancies in their appearance?
"These are all rumors. Father and Mother, they don't even know what academics are. They've never left the house since they were little. How would they know that the academy has such a strange thing as a human skin mask?"
"Even the Zhou family doesn't know about this, so how could some young women know? They're just easily swayed by rumors and can't distinguish between true and false information."
"There are no human skin masks in the academy."
Zhou Qianyan turned to look at the dozen or so female members who had stirred up trouble and retorted firmly, "Don't even think about it. It's fine to want to change your appearance if you love beauty, but don't be too unrealistic."
"I just got back from a long trip and I'm a bit tired, so I'm going to rest."
Fearing that these women might make some more outrageous remarks, Zhou Qianyan, looking exhausted, made an excuse to leave.
She was absolutely impressed!
How did such a group of unknown women suddenly appear in the perfectly good Zhou family?
That's bad enough, but every single word is directed at me?
What did they mean just now? Did they mean that she, the third daughter of the Zhou family, might also be wearing a human skin mask and being an imposter?
Standing in the center, Zhou Cheng nodded and watched Zhou Qianyan get up and leave. He glanced at the female members with an ordinary expression, but no one could tell what he was thinking from his appearance.
"By the way, where is Uncle Cheng?"
Zhou Cheng seemed to remember something and asked, "How did it go when I sent him to meet with the imperial court?"
"It seems the situation is not optimistic. After the meeting, Grand Tutor Cheng came back with a sullen face, cursing the court for being shameless and saying some strange things, telling you not to go to the meeting."
"Finally, he said that if you dare to betray Cheng Xianyi, he will hang himself in front of your bed."
Zhou Cheng: "???"
As expected, these were strange words. Zhou Cheng didn't ask any further questions. After all, it didn't matter what gifts the court sent. He would never agree to sue for peace, much less give up attacking Yan Kingdom.
Since that's the case, it doesn't matter whether we meet or not.
immediately,
Zhou Cheng ordered that the envoys sent by the court to negotiate peace be imprisoned in Luo'an City, and that the army be assembled and set off the next day to continue the attack towards the capital of Yan.
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Several hours later.
evening.
The princess sat in the side hall for half a day, staring blankly at her face in the bronze mirror, her mind replaying the humiliating scene from earlier that day and the sweet words she had spoken.
The more I think about it, the more unbearable the pain becomes.
She covered her body and, through the bronze mirror, saw the silk jade robe lying beside her. The translucent material stung the princess's eyes.
It was this outfit... She was wearing this outfit when Grand Tutor Cheng saw her...
The eldest princess closed her eyes, sobbing and weeping, "How could this be... How could it be the Grand Tutor... It shouldn't be like this..."
"If Zhou Chengruo knew about this, what would he think of me?"
"Isn't this treating me like someone who uses my body to exchange for...for personal gain? Isn't this mistaking me for someone with a filthy heart who can easily submit to others? How can this be...?"
Now Cheng Xianyi is in trouble; she has been kidnapped and her innocence has been ruined.
This is the perfect time!
Perhaps she could take this opportunity to replace Cheng Xianyi in Zhou Cheng's heart. After all, Zhou Cheng must be very sad at this time and needs a woman to come close to him to heal and comfort him.
If she succeeds, the Yan Kingdom can be preserved, and the royal family can continue to exist.
If they were to develop some feelings for each other, marrying Zhou Cheng wouldn't be impossible. Even if Cheng Xianyi were found again in the future, she would already be impure and would definitely never be able to return to her former self.
All this beauty has been destroyed!
It was ruined by Grand Tutor Cheng!
"The Eldest Princess!!"
"Your Highness, something terrible has happened!!"
"Young Master Zhou has ordered that all those sent by the imperial court to sue for peace be imprisoned in Luo'an City!"
"Young Master Zhou has also ordered that we set off tomorrow, assemble the army, and head towards the capital. It seems he intends to continue the attack on Yan Kingdom. What should we do? What should we do...?"
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