His gaze fell on Shen Jintang, his eyes filled with concern.
Shen Huaixu nodded slightly in return, then turned and left, his figure gradually disappearing into the distance.
Shen Jintang and Lu Xiuyuan turned a corner and headed towards the side hall where the eldest princess was.
"Lord Siyan was prepared all along, why incur a favor?"
Lu Xiuyuan tilted his head slightly, his gaze falling on Shen Jintang's profile, his tone carrying a hint of inquiry.
Shen Jintang had already arranged for Lu Xiuyuan to prepare evidence, just waiting for someone to doubt her so that she could prove her innocence in one fell swoop.
The reason why the Crown Prince so "coincidentally" suspected her identity and easily found Lu Huaijin and the slave trader was naturally because Shen Jintang deliberately leaked the information.
Rather than being exposed by others, it's better to take the initiative.
A well-prepared demonstration of innocence ensures that no one can use it as a pretext to attack you in the future.
Shen Jintang slightly raised her eyes, glanced at Lu Xiuyuan, and a faint smile appeared on her lips. Her voice was clear and calm: "Of course it's useful."
Having said that, she stepped into the hall to see the eldest princess.
Inside the hall, the eldest princess's face appeared even more majestic in the light and shadow. Shen Jintang took a deep breath, pushed open the door, and stepped inside.
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On the other side, after receiving the imperial edict, Shen Huaixu was about to leave the palace to pack his luggage and prepare to go to the Yellow River disaster area for disaster relief.
When he arrived at the palace gate, Lin Tingwan was already waiting there. Her figure appeared exceptionally slender in front of the palace gate, yet it exuded a sense of determination.
"Princess."
Shen Huaixu bowed slightly, offering a salute, his tone respectful yet distant.
Lin Tingwan gently supported his arm, her voice soft and concerned: "I heard about what happened at the morning court today. Congratulations on getting what you wanted."
There was a hint of shyness in her eyes, like a peach blossom just beginning to bloom in spring, delicate and charming.
Shen Huaixu's eyes dimmed slightly; he knew that Lin Tingwan had put in a lot of effort behind the scenes.
Otherwise, the emperor would not have so readily ordered him to provide disaster relief.
He said in a low voice, "Thank you for your help, Princess."
"It's nothing, we're family after all."
Lin Tingwan's face flushed slightly, and her voice lowered a few decibels.
Shen Huaixu was a smart man and naturally understood Lin Tingwan's unspoken meaning.
He paused for a moment, then raised his head, his gaze firm and profound: "Princess, rest assured, if I return safely from this disaster relief mission, I will certainly request an imperial decree to grant us a marriage."
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