Princess Yongjia looked at it for a long time before finally speaking, "I have a feeling that this matter is inextricably linked to the Shen family. Shen Zhixiu is a very capable man. We have no idea what tricks he has used behind the scenes."
"Think of a way tomorrow to test Shen Zhixiu's attitude and investigate the Shen family's farm."
Li Chaoyun pondered and said, "We have to find a good candidate."
There are not many people who can talk to Shen Zhixiu and help the Li family.
The mother and daughter lowered their heads in thought. Suddenly, Li Chaoyun's eyes lit up, "Mother, why don't I go ask my cousin, the Crown Prince, for help?"
"It's good for the Li family, and it's also good for the prince."
Princess Yongjia thought for a moment and nodded, saying, "Alright, let the Crown Prince find a way to find out if that person is actually at the Shen family farm. If he is, find a way to get rid of him."
"As long as we can survive these five days and destroy the Shen family, many things will be easier."
As long as this person doesn't fall into Shen Zhixiu's hands, she won't panic.
Li Chaoyun checked the time and said, "I'll go find His Royal Highness the Crown Prince right away. Tomorrow is a day off for all officials, so there's no need for an early court session. If you want to test the waters, it would be a good idea to ask His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to leave the city and go to the Shen family farm tomorrow morning."
Afterwards, Li Chaoyun changed his clothes and took a carriage out of the house in the rain.
The rain continued all night and the sky cleared up slightly the next morning.
Su Qing stretched her arms as soon as she opened her eyes. The heat of the past few days was washed away by yesterday's rain, and she had a rare good sleep.
Shen Zhixiu did not attend court today, and since they both went to bed late yesterday, she slept an hour longer than usual.
When she stretched out her arms, Shen Zhixiu suddenly turned around and touched her waist, resting his chin on her collarbone. "Madam, are you hinting at me to do something?"
The hot air he exhaled fell right on her neck. Su Qingyu felt tingling and numb, and twisted her body unconsciously.
Shen Zhixiu, who had originally intended to just tease her, refused to get up.
"There's nothing to do today. Let's go back home after noon." Shen Zhixiu said in a hoarse voice, and then gently bit her white collarbone.
"Oh...it hurts a little..." she said in a soft voice.
This sweet voice touched the softest part of Shen Zhixiu's heart.
“Qingqing…”
Su Qingyu pushed him away and said, "Stop making trouble. Be careful not to hurt the child."
Shen Zhixiu's face suddenly changed. He almost forgot about the little thing.
He reached out and touched Su Qingyu's belly, "I'll beat you up when you come out."
Su Qingyu rolled her eyes at him and said, "Third Master, why are you so unserious?"
Feicui stayed in the yard, and when she heard the noise in the house, a trace of worry appeared on her face. The lady had just gotten pregnant, what would happen next?
Generally speaking, when the wife is pregnant, there will be someone else in the husband's room, and few people will force it.
As the mistress's maid, she naturally didn't want a concubine. Furthermore, once a concubine entered the house, countless others followed. It was common for concubines to be favored over wives, leading to unrest in the household.
When Feicui was in a daze, a little maid suddenly came in to report.
"Someone came to the gate of the manor to announce that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince would be arriving soon. Please, Third Master, go out to greet him."
Upon hearing this, Feicui hurried to the window and knocked on it, "Third Master, someone outside has sent a message saying that the Crown Prince is coming and is almost here."
Shen Zhizheng was chatting and laughing with Su Qingyu in the room, but the smile froze on his face when he heard the words.
Then he raised his eyebrows slightly, stood up and prepared to put on his clothes, his expression still as usual.
Su Qingyu stood up to help him change his clothes and asked, "Do we need to go out to greet the emperor?"
Shen Zhixiu shook his head. "Just say you're unwell and you're afraid that your illness might spread to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. It's not appropriate for your two cousins to be seen in public at this age."
"After I leave, have someone take them to the main courtyard. Have Jiang Qi guard the main courtyard and ignore what happens outside."
Su Qingyu thought of the two people she brought back yesterday and asked, "Your Highness the Crown Prince came here suddenly. Is it because of those two people?"
After all, he is the crown prince of a country. If they really fall out, Shen Zhixiu may not be able to stop it.
Shen Zhixiu helped Su Qingyu gather her hair and comforted her, "Don't worry, your husband has made preparations."
Before leaving, he kissed her between the eyebrows again and said, "Don't think too much. Just take care of yourself and your two cousins, and take care of our children. Even if the sky falls outside, your husband can withstand it."
Shen Zhixiu's words seemed to calm people's hearts. Su Qingyu nodded calmly and saw him to the door.
After leaving the main courtyard, Shen Zhixiu walked quickly to the gate.
When he arrived, the prince's carriage also arrived.
Shen Zhixiu knelt on the ground and bowed deeply. "I didn't know Your Highness was coming. I failed to greet you. Please forgive me."
At this time, the prince had already gotten out of the car and personally stepped forward to help Shen Zhixiu up. "It was my sudden arrival. Lord Shen, there is no need to be so polite."
Shen Zhixiu stood up and saw that there was another person accompanying the Crown Prince. It was Rong Yi, the Crown Prince of Rong County, and Rong Huai's younger brother.
Behind these two men were four other girls. Judging from their attire, makeup, and demeanor, they were not from the palace. Their identities were self-evident.
Shen Zhixiu didn't say much, but invited His Royal Highness the Crown Prince in for tea.
In the hall, the prince sat in the seat of honor, and Shen Zhixiu ordered the servants to bring in tea.
At the prince's signal, the four girls also sat down at the end.
The Crown Prince greeted Shen Zhixiu and said, "I happened to hear that Lord Shen's farm outside the capital is very nice, and I suddenly wanted to come and see it today. Let's have some fun together. Lord Shen won't blame me for being so abrupt, will he?"
Shen Zhixiu hurriedly bowed and said, "I dare not. It is an honor for me that Your Highness can come."
Rong Yi sat opposite Shen Zhixiu and looked around. "Why isn't Third Madam Shen here? When female relatives come to visit, Third Madam Shen should be the one to entertain them."
Shen Zhixiu smiled faintly and said, "My wife is not feeling well, so I'm sorry I can't receive you ladies."
But he sneered in his heart, thinking that these people were not worthy of his wife coming out to entertain them.
Rong Yi suddenly smiled and said, "Aren't the two young ladies from the Su family here too? Why not let them accompany the guests on my sister's behalf? It would also be their honor."
In fact, he just hated the Shen family, so he relied on the prince's support and said these words to annoy Shen Zhixiu.
Moreover, Madam Shen San had ruined his sister Rong Jin's marriage. He finally had the chance, so naturally he wanted to make amends.
Shen Zhixiu's face darkened, and just as he was about to speak, he heard a questioning voice coming from the door.
"What does Prince Rong mean? Who should I, a princess who hasn't even married yet, come to accompany?"
After he finished speaking, Song Hongshen and Su Yuanzhou walked in one after another.
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