Feng Chenjiu didn't really feel anything, but if you automatically put him and Wan Ge into your mind, it would be a completely different story. Just thinking about it makes him feel shy.
"Keep a close eye on the Third Prince now, and let me know if he makes any further moves."
The guard obediently replied that the Third Prince had actually begun planning this, but for some reason, he hadn't continued.
Moreover, some time ago, someone started to attack his businesses, and many of his shops suffered losses.
To be honest, someone like the Third Prince is like an ant trying to shake a tree when facing the Crown Prince. I don't know where he got the audacity to commit such a heinous crime as treason; even their prince hasn't done that.
Oh, their prince is the rightful heir; there's no need for him to do such a thing. Once His Majesty abdicates or passes away, their prince will naturally ascend to the throne.
Back then, his mother, a mere palace maid, dared to poison the Empress. Now, he, a prince with no power or influence, wants to shake the Crown Prince's position. It's truly laughable.
The most ridiculous thing is that his mother actually succeeded back then. But he won't succeed now; His Highness the Crown Prince won't allow that tragedy to happen again.
Did he realize that even if His Majesty favored him greatly, and even if His Majesty intended to give him the throne, he could not sit securely on the throne if His Highness the Crown Prince was unwilling?
Some people really do have pretty high hopes.
This country is no longer ruled by His Majesty alone. No one can shake His Highness the Crown Prince's position, not even His Majesty.
Moreover, His Majesty prefers His Highness the Crown Prince, and His Highness the Crown Prince will always be his preferred heir.
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When the weather was hot, Wan Ge received an invitation from His Highness the Crown Prince, who said that his villa was perfect for summer and that the lotus flowers were in full bloom at this time of year, and invited her to go there together.
Wan Ge felt she shouldn't have gone to the villa alone with him, but thinking of his innocent appearance, she felt he wouldn't do anything wrong, so she accepted his invitation.
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It has to be said that Feng Chenjiu's villa is really beautiful. Both inside and outside the villa, there are many lotus flowers planted. When the breeze blows, you can smell the fragrance of lotus leaves.
Feng Chenjiu also had many delicacies made using lotus leaves, lotus flowers, lotus seeds, and lotus roots. Wan Ge had seen most of them before, and looking at the dark object, she asked in confusion, "What is this?"
Feng Chenjiu picked up the sword beside him and tapped it a few times with the hilt. The dried soil instantly scattered, revealing lotus leaves underneath. After parting the lotus leaves, there was a fragrant chicken.
"This is beggar's chicken. After marinating, it's wrapped in lotus leaves, then covered with a layer of mud, and then grilled over charcoal. Give it a try." Feng Chenjiu removed a chicken leg and handed it to Wan Ge.
Wan Ge had never eaten beggar's chicken before, nor had she ever tried to eat a whole chicken leg. Although she hesitated a bit, she still took a bite.
The food was sweet and delicious, with the aroma of lotus leaves. Wan Ge's eyes lit up, but adhering to the principle of not speaking while eating, she remained silent until Feng Chenjiu asked her if it was good. Only then did Wan Ge obediently nod.
Feng Chenjiu smiled with satisfaction and offered her several pastries that he thought were delicious.
"Want to go pick some lotus seeds and lotus flowers this afternoon?" Feng Chenjiu propped his head up with one hand, watching her take small bites of a chicken leg, and thought it was so cute.
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