Chapter 88 The Abandoned Eldest Daughter Makes a Comeback (12 Chapters)
Shen Yunzhen blinked and spread her hands.
"His sudden appearance just now startled me quite a bit. I wanted to make him pay some money to settle the matter, but he couldn't come up with any. I had no choice but to detain him for a while and force him to sell himself into servitude to pay off his debts."
Shen Yunzhen spoke with confidence and a hint of mischievousness, but to Xiao Chengxu, she was simply adorable.
He didn't feel anything was wrong; on the contrary, the affection in his heart grew stronger, and his gaze toward Xiao Chengze became colder and more dissatisfied.
How could a prince be unable to pay compensation? He clearly has ulterior motives and his true intentions are not what they seem!
"Yunzhen, my third brother acted rashly. As his elder brother, I apologize to you on his behalf. I will pay the compensation. Please forgive him this once, for my sake."
He was unwilling to let someone who was eyeing Yunzhen so covetously stay by her side.
Before Xiao Chengxu could finish speaking, Xiao Chengze jumped out to object.
"No, Second Brother, one should take responsibility for one's own actions. Since it was my mistake, I should naturally bear the consequences."
Xiao Chengxu looked at him with a warning gaze: "Chengze."
Xiao Chengze lowered his head, but his expression remained firm. He stood stubbornly in place, showing no intention of leaving.
Normally, Xiao Chengze would naturally obey his second brother's words.
But this time is different; it concerns Shen Yunzhen, and he cannot back down in the slightest.
Although her second brother brought her back to the capital, he only placed her outside the palace, which is enough to show that he did not value her wholeheartedly.
If that's the case, then she should voluntarily withdraw and let someone more suitable protect her!
Moreover, as the crown prince, my second brother is destined to ascend the throne and become the emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
Being in such a high position and shouldering the heavy responsibility of the country, it was impossible for him to favor only one person; having three thousand beauties in his harem was almost inevitable.
A woman as beautiful and pure as Yunzhen should not be dragged into the cannibalistic harem, which is like a cage. Living freely outside the palace, in the vast world, is the most suitable destiny for her.
But he was different. In the future, he would just be a leisurely prince. No one would criticize his wife's status, nor would anyone force him to take a concubine.
They only had each other. He could accompany her on her travels and play, and take her to explore the vast land of China and see all the beautiful landscapes of the world.
He is the most suitable person for Yunzhen!
A sudden realization can happen in an instant. Xiao Chengxu's appearance aroused Xiao Chengze's possessiveness, and Xiao Chengxu's attempt to drive him away also stimulated him, suddenly making him understand his own feelings.
Shen Yunzhen remained silent, letting the two stand in a stalemate.
He certainly wouldn't let Xiao Chengze go, but that didn't mean she was going to step forward.
The person insisted on staying by her side as a slave, and she had no choice but to accept it.
Xiao Chengxu ultimately compromised for the time being.
If this continues, it will become too ugly. He will escort her back to the palace after he has parted ways with Yunzhen.
Xiao Chengxu withdrew his gaze and turned to look at Shen Yunzhen.
"Yunzhen, I just received news that Shen Zhengde has been reprimanded by His Majesty and ordered to be temporarily suspended from his duties."
"what happened?"
Xiao Chengze also perked up his ears.
"I heard that today His Highness the Crown Prince impeached Shen Zhengde, saying that he embezzled his wife's dowry, mistreated his eldest daughter, and that the death of his first wife was also very suspicious. His Majesty has ordered the Ministry of Justice and the Censorate to jointly investigate the matter. During this period, Shen Zhengde can only be suspended from his post and stay at home. His Majesty will make a decision after the matter is investigated."
Xiao Chengze looked at Xiao Chengxu with a strange expression, only to be glared at by him with a warning.
Xiao Chengze immediately understood that his good second brother had not told Yunzhen his true identity.
What does this mean? He actually kept his true identity a secret from her?
This is such a disregard for Yunzhen!
Is it possible for a crown prince to play such a trick on people?
Xiao Chengze was indignant.
Little did he know that Xiao Chengxu, who was always calm, mature, and adept at navigating power struggles, was so pure and simple when he first fell in love, only wanting to pursue a pure love.
Just as Xiao Chengxu was about to expose his sinister nature, he suddenly realized that he himself hadn't introduced himself as a prince to Shen Yunzhen.
He was so surprised and delighted that his rationality failed him, and he completely forgot to reveal his identity.
But now it seems too late.
Where would a prince serve as someone else's servant?
When Yunzhen finds out, she'll definitely think she's played a trick on him and drive him away.
Xiao Chengze wanted to cry but couldn't. His heart was filled with a heavy sense of guilt, which bent his back.
Shen Yunzhen smiled with satisfaction, "This Crown Prince is not a bad person."
Indeed, in an imperial society, dealing with a high-ranking official like Shen Zhengde required someone of even higher status to deal with him.
Look, in just one day, half of Shen Zhengde's years of hard work has been destroyed, and the other half is also teetering on the brink of collapse.
In the face of absolute power, no matter what schemes or calculations he may have, they are all in vain.
If it were the original owner, even if he tried his best, he probably wouldn't be able to harm a single hair on his head.
Upon receiving Shen Yunzhen's praise, Xiao Chengxu felt a sweet warmth in his heart.
He tried hard to suppress the wildly upturned corners of his mouth.
"This is also the Crown Prince's duty. As the heir apparent of the country, he should put the people first, relieve their suffering, and seek their well-being."
Pooh!
Shameless! How dare they praise themselves like that?
Xiao Chengze cursed him in his heart.
Shen Yunzhen added, "It is a blessing for the people of Great Zhou to have such a crown prince. I only hope that he can get rid of parasites like Shen Zhengde as soon as possible and restore order to the government."
Xiao Chengxu nodded emphatically: "It definitely will."
He originally intended for Shen Zhengde to fall slowly, but his father intervened, and with so many people pushing him, Shen Zhengde would not be able to hold on for long.
But it doesn't matter. For someone as pampered as him, physical torture is no less painful than mental torture.
Since the couple had left Yunzhen at the estate for ten years, he would return the favor for ten years on Yunzhen's behalf, hoping they could hold on.
Xiao Chengze was of no help whatsoever in political affairs. Seeing that the two had finished their discussion, he then said:
"Yun...Master, it's getting late, why don't we have lunch first?"
Xiao Chengze adapted well to his new identity, and even changed how he addressed people.
Especially when Xiao Chengxu looked over, he raised his head even higher, looking smug.
Shen Yunzhen: "You should still call me by my name."
A form of address is nothing in itself, but it also depends on the identity of the person using it.
Xiao Chengze may seem like a fool right now, but he has a father who is the emperor.
A prince, yet he calls someone else "master." If word gets out, the emperor will be furious and might implicate her.
Although she wasn't afraid of these troubles, she always tried to avoid unnecessary problems if possible.
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