Seeing Jinglu's appearance, Xian Ge found it rather amusing.
He had just been having a secret rendezvous with his cousin the day before, and now his cloak was on Cheng Suyun's body, and there was even a Zhao family girl waiting to marry him.
If someone can do both things well, then Xian Ge doesn't believe that this person truly has Cheng Suyun in his heart.
"Xiange was just joking. I don't know if the princess has someone in her heart, but Marquis Cheng has almost found a suitable son-in-law. It's a pity that he is sickly and his ex-wife jumped into the river after their divorce."
“The princess is a proud and arrogant person. She refused to marry him. In a fit of anger, Marquis Cheng locked the princess in the house and forbade her to go out.”
"Alas, there is a strong possibility that the princess will be forced into the bridal sedan chair."
"Outrageous! Cousin Suyun is a princess, how can Marquis Cheng force her to marry and even detain her? I'm going to tell Grandmother Cheng."
Jing Lu, in a fit of temper, turned around impulsively.
"Your Highness, wait a moment," Xuan Ge hurriedly stopped Jing Lu, advising him not to make a big fuss.
"After all, it is a princess's marriage, which concerns the daughter's reputation. The Cheng family and the Wang family are currently exchanging information, and they have not yet reached the stage of engagement."
"It would be bad if we told Empress Dowager Cheng that Marquis Cheng was just making excuses and that there was no such thing. But by the time Empress Dowager Cheng finds out, the princess's marriage will probably be arranged, and then it will be too late."
"The important thing is to lift the princess out of confinement at home and let her speak to the Empress Dowager herself."
"It's a pity that Xiange is of low status and no one in the Cheng family listens to her, so she can't help the princess. The reason why the princess can talk to the Third Prince about so many private matters is because the princess often mentions the Third Prince to Xiange at home."
“When Xiange guessed that the princess might be in the palace, she had a very good relationship with His Highness. Perhaps His Highness can help the princess with this small favor.”
"If Your Highness cannot help, that's alright. I won't tell the Princess and disappoint her."
Jing Lu: "That's easy. Just tell Marquis Cheng that the Emperor will be holding a palace lantern banquet in the coming days. Cousin Suyun has deep ties with the palace, so he certainly wouldn't dare to arrange a marriage for her at this time."
"When Cousin Suyun has time to enter the palace, she can personally ask Grandmother Cheng for help."
Jinglu's idea brightened up Xiange's eyes, dispelling her gloom. She smiled and said, "Your Highness is truly brilliant. This is perfect. I will do as you say."
The two chatted briefly and eventually ended the conversation with a mutually satisfactory conclusion.
Before parting, Xiange deliberately called out to Jinglu, chuckling and teasing him.
"Your Highness is so concerned about the Princess, could it be that you have ulterior motives?"
"But I heard that the Zhao family's daughter is very likely to be the Third Prince's wife. I wonder if the princess will be heartbroken."
Jinglu had already walked past Xiange when he suddenly heard her speak so bluntly, and he turned back in a panic to explain.
“Miss Xiange, please be careful with your words. My father has not issued an edict for me to marry a girl from the Zhao family. Besides, I only have my cousin Yutong in my heart, and I only like Yutong.”
He emphasized it repeatedly, but it sounded like he was feeling guilty.
Finally, Jing Lu said with a sense of loss and loneliness, "I can't betray my cousin Yu Tong, and my cousin Su Yun deserves better too."
"Please don't tell Cousin Suyun about meeting me today, Miss Xiange, so as not to upset her."
After saying that, Jing Lu walked forward without saying a word.
As she stared at Jing Lu's figure, Xuan Ge murmured, "If she were afraid of upsetting her, she wouldn't have deliberately waited for me here."
It's strange. Does Jinglu mean he wants to take in both his older and younger cousins, forcing the Cheng family to side with him?
Although Xiange's stay at the Cheng family was short, she knew that the feud between the two empress dowagers, Cheng and Zheng, ran deep.
One is jealous that the other occupies the position of his rightful wife.
One was jealous that the other had children.
According to her understanding, given Empress Dowager Cheng's strong character, the possibility of turning a mortal enemy into a friend is almost nonexistent.
The most likely scenario is that if Cheng Suyun dares to betray the Cheng family, Empress Dowager Cheng will abandon her.
When Empress Dowager Cheng saw Cheng Suyun appear at the Longevity Palace, her strongest feeling was probably not disgust.
Jing Lu was either being cunning and self-righteous, or he simply didn't realize Cheng Suyun's value was insufficient to sway Empress Dowager Cheng's side.
The stringed instrument was filled with confusion.
However, upon returning to the Cheng family, she still managed to convey Jing Lu's concern to Cheng Suyun.
For Xiange, Cheng Suyun marrying Jinglu would not only help the Crown Princess solve a problem, but Empress Dowager Cheng would also dislike Changshou Palace even more.
After Empress Dowager Cheng was betrayed by her grandniece whom she had raised since childhood, she was able to gain Empress Dowager Cheng's trust more quickly, and it would be more convenient for her to come and go to the Eastern Palace. Empress Dowager Cheng thought that she had become a great person.
There is a high chance that the Crown Princess will get her out of the Cheng family.
After Xian Ge finished conveying his message, Cheng Suyun was still immersed in Jing Lu's thoughtfulness. A warm feeling washed over her, and her eyes softened. She remained silent for a long time.
Seeing that Cheng Suyun was already infatuated with Jinglu, but knowing that Jinglu would definitely not ask for permission to marry Cheng Suyun, she poured cold water on her hopes.
“Princess, it is already commendable that the Third Prince has such a sentiment.”
"What do you mean by 'rare'? Did I force him to think of me?" Cheng Suyun's soft eyes suddenly turned fierce.
These days, all she hears at home is mockery, saying that despite all these years of her trying to win over the Crown Prince, he has never taken her seriously.
Hearing Xian Ge's words now, it's as if she's someone who doesn't deserve anyone's sincerity.
“Princess, you’ve misunderstood me. That’s not what I meant at all,” Xiange quickly admitted her mistake and explained.
“I come from a poor background and speak without thinking. When I saw the Third Prince showing concern for you, I asked him directly if he liked the Princess. The Third Prince emphasized that he only had eyes for Miss Zheng.”
"I just felt that the Third Prince was a sentimental man, and probably couldn't bear to let down his cousin."
"Hmph, Zheng Yutong is nothing but a good-for-nothing who can't even get into the Eastern Palace. She's using the Third Prince as a backup plan," Cheng Suyun thought, Zheng Yutong was a real worry for her.
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