Chu Yuan was actually waiting, waiting for him to ask her about the handkerchief girl.
In the drama, he falls in love at first sight with the handkerchief girl Jiang Xuehui. Because of this, Jiang Xuening impersonates the handkerchief girl in her first life and becomes his princess consort. After Shen Lang's death, he ascends the throne as the crown prince, and Jiang Xuening becomes the empress in name and in fact, achieving her ideal of entering Ning'an Palace.
This clearly shows how much affection Chen Jie held for her.
But he also has a fatal weakness: he's a mama's boy and soft-hearted.
The Empress Dowager's controlling nature and the Xue family's ambition to become even more powerful were both placed on him.
The soft-hearted Chen Jie was no match for anyone, so he could only persuade the man to compromise and marry someone else.
In both lifetimes, he failed to achieve the goal of being with one person for life.
She'd better not bother with someone as weak as him.
Chu Yuan stood up. "In that case, thank you for giving me a ride today, Your Highness. The banquet is about to start, and Prince Yan is not one to wait. Let's get out of the carriage."
Without waiting for him to descend the steps, he got out of the car first.
This time, Chen Jie sat there blankly, not stopping him again, seemingly still stunned by what had just been said.
Chu Yuan stepped off the carriage and glanced at the gate of the Marquis of Yongyi's mansion. It was tall and grand, with imposing stone lions at the entrance. Who would have thought that such a distinguished family would be overthrown in just one month?
Not only the people of the world, but even Chu Yuan was indignant.
So she came here to help Yan Ling and eliminate the hidden dangers caused by Jiang Xue Ning's indecisiveness.
Apart from this, nothing else matters.
After a long while, Chu Yuan heard no sound of Chen Jie getting off the carriage. She turned her head in confusion and saw his servant jump down from the carriage shaft and hurriedly walk to a distance of three zhang in front of her.
"Miss You, His Highness is suddenly feeling unwell, so he will not be going in."
Chu Yuan, “?” It’s already injured?
The servant added, "His Highness also said that I should escort the young lady inside and, while I'm at it, apologize to Prince Yan."
"..." Chu Yuan remained silent, glancing at the curtain rippling in the wind, and said simply, "Okay."
What can she do if someone wants to escape?
But as she stepped onto the steps, Chen Jie's abrupt voice rang out in the carriage again, "Miss You, if Chen Jie could be able to remain single-minded in the future, would that be enough?"
Chu Yuan didn't stop walking, replying as she went inside, "No, you can't do it."
That handkerchief was a special design of the Jiang family. If Jiang Xuening hadn't entered the palace, the chances of Shen Jie and Jiang Xuehui running into each other would have been very small. But now that Jiang Xuening has entered the palace, and she also wants to tell Shen Jie the truth, it won't be long before Shen Jie knows about Jiang Xuehui's existence.
Rather than getting caught up in it, it's better to cut the Gordian knot.
So when the servant entered the Marquis of Yongyi's residence and was about to leave after apologizing to Yan Ling, Chu Yuan called out to him, "Brother, wait a moment. I'll write a few words, and I'd appreciate it if you could pass them on to His Highness Prince Linzhi."
"I dare not say it's troublesome, young lady, just give it to me and I will definitely deliver it to His Highness."
Jiang Xuening hadn't arrived yet; only Yan Ling and Zhou Yanzhi were in the living room.
Chu Yuan slowly bowed and looked at Yan Ling, "Young Master, may I borrow your writing materials?"
Yan Ling was not one to stand on formalities, so she didn't say anything and immediately had it delivered.
He continued talking to Zhou Yanzhi, ignoring what Chu Yuan was writing.
Of course, perhaps he doesn't care. Besides Jiang Xuening, who else has he ever cared about?
But while Chu Yuan was focused on writing the note, she didn't notice that Yan Ling, under the guise of drinking tea, glanced in her direction twice.
At first glance, I was captivated by her beauty and elegant demeanor.
On the other hand, Chen Jie has good taste. If he can marry You Yue, he can marry Ning Ning. The four of them can get together occasionally. Wouldn't that be a match made in heaven, envied by everyone?
"What is the young master thinking?"
Chu Yuan handed the note to the servant.
The note stated that she had seen the same handkerchief at Jiang Xuening's place, but Jiang Xuening had not been to the temple during that period. Therefore, if Chen Jie wanted to find someone, she should focus on other young ladies of the Jiang family.
Let's cut off his supply line and let him and Jiang Xuehui talk about it.
But the servant had already taken the note and left, and Yan Ling was still holding her cup and grinning foolishly. At this point, even Zhou Yanzhi couldn't stand it anymore and couldn't help but ask.
"Oh? It's nothing, it's nothing. I was just thinking that once Ningning arrives, we can start grilling!"
Yan Ling chuckled to cover it up, then her gaze swept over Chu Yuan's face without leaving a trace. Suddenly, she felt a little uneasy. "I'll go to the gate to greet Ning Ning. Please sit for a moment."
The boy had excellent waist-to-leg ratios, making him appear taller and more upright than the average person. He was handsome and outstanding, like a sword drawn from its sheath, but not cold. Instead, he was cheerful, righteous, and full of vitality.
Who wouldn't like such a wonderful young man?
Jiang Xuening is taking her blessings for granted!
...
"Why is Miss You looking at me like that?"
Yan Ling was late in returning. As the female lead, she naturally had the airs of a female lead and arrived late. Besides, she didn't want to come in the first place.
Feeling bored, Chu Yuan glanced at Zhou Yanzhi a few more times.
He's also someone who doesn't mince words, or perhaps he doesn't care about You Yue, so there's no need for him to beat around the bush.
If you feel uncomfortable being stared at, just frown and question them.
Chu Yuan did not look away, bold and calm, "I'm watching. What makes a person who can so heartlessly kill the horse they raised for years, treating it like their own son, any different from an ordinary person?"
With just this one sentence, Zhou Yanzhi frowned even more deeply.
I don't understand why You Yue, with whom I've never had much interaction, would suddenly say something like that.
He understood why Jiang Xuening approached him, since they had interacted before.
But this You Yue is someone I've never met before!
Chu Yuan observed Zhou Yanzhi's suspicious and uneasy expression, picked up her teacup, and carefully skimmed off the floating tea leaves.
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