Zhou Cheng patted Cheng's father on the shoulder reassuringly, his eyes filled with tenderness, and said in a low voice, trying to sound calm, "Calm down, calm down. My fiancée is just so adorable. How come I never noticed before?"
Mr. Cheng turned his head in shock and glanced at Zhou Cheng.
When Zhou Cheng said this, his gaze was sincere and certain, and his eyes were full of the satisfied smile he had when looking at his beautiful wife. Did he really think that way?
At this rate, she'll squander the whole family's money!
Father Cheng shook his head, his scalp tingling, and slapped the invitation from the Princess's residence onto Zhou Cheng. His old face was stern, but why was there a smile on his lips?
"You're just spoiling her. Hurry up and give her this post. All those people are praising her and saying nice things about her. What kind of nonsense is that!"
"Hurry up, or she'll have given away half a year's worth of my monthly salary!"
"........"
Two days later.
The capital city, the residence of the eldest princess.
Today is a flower-viewing banquet personally hosted by the Princess. This banquet has invited young ladies from all the noble families in the capital to attend. All the noble ladies who have received invitations will feel honored and proud.
After all, the eldest princess was the legitimate daughter of the late empress, and of noble status, so she rarely made friends with others.
This is the first time I've ever hosted a banquet.
The list not only included Cheng Xianyi, but also Lin Jiaoyun, whose family background and official rank were far inferior.
"Elder sister, Miss Cheng has rarely attended festival banquets in recent years. You sent the invitation to the Cheng residence. Do you really think she will come this time?" The man in the python robe took a sip of tea and revealed a gentle and refined smile.
The princess glared at the man playfully, saying with a hint of exasperation, "You, you, I don't think you're any better than Zhou Cheng!"
“At least other people dare to express their feelings. What about you? You can only keep all your thoughts to yourself. When things get out of control, you still have to come to me, your older sister, to solve them for you.”
The man chuckled softly in a deep, resonant voice, both magnetic and pleasant.
His cuffs were embroidered with a four-clawed python, the snake was so lifelike, and the light yellow brocade robe made his face look gentle and reserved, making him look very approachable.
However, the eldest princess, who shared the same mother, knew very well that this was merely a superficial phenomenon on her younger brother's part.
In reality, he was ruthless and unscrupulous, willing to do anything to achieve his goals without regard for the consequences. He was cunning and cruel, and his benevolence was merely a facade to deceive Emperor Yan.
The prince wore a jade ring on his middle finger. He concealed the deep affection in his eyes and said with a gentle smile, "Elder sister, please don't tease me."
"The Cheng family has a deep influence in the court. My father has already allowed my maternal clan to control an army of 500,000, which is the limit. My Crown Princess cannot have an outstanding family background or strength."
"The art of rulership emphasizes balance. I have military power outside and powerful ministers inside, which will arouse my father's suspicion."
"After all, I am not the only prince in the Yan Kingdom."
Over the years, he watched helplessly as his father orchestrated a scheme to gradually dismantle Zhou Zhenguang's power.
Step by step, they suffocated this enormous threat.
To eliminate the Zhou family, a stronger force must be supported. How could the Crown Prince possibly give up the command of an army of 500,000 for the sake of a woman?
Impossible!
Even though he dreamed of that captivating face day and night!
Fortunately, Zhou Cheng didn't know what was good for him. He insisted on breaking off his engagement with Cheng Xianyi because of Lin Jiaoyun, that cheap piece of trash. He thought he had hope again!
He can finally win the heart of the woman he loves once his father abdicates!
But then, an unexpected turn of events occurred—
The Zhou and Cheng families resumed their engagement.
The Zhou family is about to be finished!
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