The eldest princess felt that this was very inconsistent with Shen Jintang's style of doing things.
She tapped the armrest beside her, making a soft sound, her eyes filled with a hint of inquiry.
Shen Jintang took a deep breath, remained silent for a moment, and then said, "Since the Princess has seen through my thoughts, I have nothing to say. But I must say that everything I have done is for the sake of the Crown Prince."
Upon hearing Gu Zhixing's name, the princess frowned slightly, and her tone instantly turned cold.
"For the sake of the Crown Prince? Tell me, how exactly is it for the sake of the Crown Prince?"
Her fingers tapped lightly on the armrest, the rhythm growing increasingly rapid, reflecting the turmoil in her heart.
Shen Jintang raised her head, her gaze as firm as a cold star, and looked directly into the eyes of the Eldest Princess: "After the Eldest Princess passes away, given the Crown Prince's temperament, do you think he will be able to tolerate the Heir Apparent?"
"Aren't you forcing the Crown Prince to study diligently because you're worried about this matter? If the Crown Prince doesn't ascend the throne, how will the Crown Prince conduct himself?"
Upon hearing this, the princess's expression changed abruptly, and a complex look flashed in her eyes.
The crown prince had been suppressed by her for many years; it was impossible for him to have no resentment.
Otherwise, the incident of Grand Tutor Shen falsely accusing Gu Zhixing wouldn't have happened recently.
That was the Crown Prince's test, a test to see just how capable Gu Zhixing really was.
The eldest princess stared intently at Shen Jintang for a long time before slowly saying, "You do see things very clearly."
Shen Jintang lowered his head, his tone respectful yet unquestionable: "I am only trying to find a way out for the Crown Prince. If the Crown Prince can truly handle the refugee issue properly, I have nothing to say. But if he cannot, then the Crown Prince's opportunity will come."
Shen Jintang stopped there and said no more.
The eldest princess remained silent for a long time before finally sighing and waving her hand: "Enough, you may leave. I will pretend I never heard of today's events." Her voice was tinged with weariness, and her eyes revealed a hint of helplessness.
Shen Jintang bowed and left the Princess's palace.
As she stepped out of the palace, she looked up at the sky, a hint of coldness flashing in her eyes, and a barely perceptible smile appeared on her lips.
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