Chu Jinyao sent the second young master out, but when she turned around the wooden partition, she saw a completely unexpected person.

Chu Jinyao was stunned for a moment, and then she reacted immediately, and was very angry: "When did you come? How long have you been standing here listening!"

"Not long." Qin Yi said as he came to help Chu Jinyao. He was telling the truth, and he really didn't hear much. However, this part alone was enough. Chu Jinyao privately admonished her family, and the most important thing was that she still stood on Qin Yi's side. Qin Yi was already very satisfied with these alone.

But Chu Jinyao was really angry enough. She shook off Qin Yi's hand and turned around to glare at the servants outside. The arrival of the crown prince was a big deal, but none of the palace maids, eunuchs, and guards outside came to report the arrival.

The palace maids guarding outside did not dare to say anything and immediately knelt down to apologize. Qin Yi said, "It was me who told them not to inform. You can vent your anger if you want, but don't make yourself angry."

"What's the point of me being angry? Even if we replace them, won't the next group of people to serve the Crown Prince be his highness?"

"Okay, blame me." Qin Yi was not annoyed after being pushed away. He grabbed Chu Jinyao's hand again and coaxed softly, "I'm wrong. Next time I come to see you, I will let them inform you early. Or I will give the order now and let them put the Crown Princess's orders first, and mine second. Are you relieved now?"

When the second young master found that the crown prince was standing outside silently, he was surprised but still calm, because he knew that there was nothing wrong with what they said between the siblings. But Chu Jinyao's subsequent performance really frightened the Second Young Master. Chu Jinyao actually called the Prince "you" directly, and even dared to shake off the Prince's hand and turned his face to the Prince. What's more terrible is that the Prince, who has always been known as the Lively King, was not angry at all, but coaxed him in a gentle voice.

The Second Young Master's forehead was sweating unconsciously. He didn't dare to look at it anymore and quickly took the opportunity to leave. In the yard, Old Madam Chu and others also looked anxiously in the direction of the main hall. They were shocked when they saw the Prince coming. Old Madam Chu watched the Prince walk towards the palace where Chu Jinyao and the Second Young Master were talking. Old Madam Chu was afraid that they would say something they shouldn't say, and she was very anxious. But the Crown Prince did not allow anyone to report, so Old Madam Chu could only stand outside and worry.

Fortunately, not long after, the Second Young Master came out, and the female relatives hurriedly gathered around and asked, "What did you talk about with the Crown Princess just now? The Crown Prince just went in, so he should not be angry, right?"

The Second Young Master thought of the scene he had just seen, and his expression became more and more strange. He shook his head and refused to say more.

Things seemed to be different from what they imagined. The Second Young Master thought inappropriately that although it was treasonous to say so, he still wanted to say that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the Emperor were indeed father and son. They

were equally foolish when it came to women, so no one should blame anyone.

Because of the sudden arrival of the Crown Prince, everyone in the Changxing Marquis' Mansion had to return home in a hurry. As soon as everything was settled, Madam Chu immediately asked the Second Young Master, "Chengye, what did the Crown Princess say today?"

The Second Young Master recalled the conversation during the day, but just a few words overturned the Second Young Master's entire thinking. He couldn't help but re-examine the truths he thought. What exactly does Chu Jinmiao want to do? She often feels sorry for herself and is almost neurotically on guard against Chu Jinyao. In Chu Jinmiao's words, Chu Jinyao is undoubtedly a scheming, unscrupulous villain, but is this true?

If the Second Young Master saw such a clear contrast between the strong and the weak in the past, he would definitely believe it. But today, when he heard Chu Jinyao's words, it can be said that he was enlightened and woke up. Chu Jinyao is not such a person who cannot distinguish right from wrong, so why did Chu Jinmiao say that?

The second young master was silent for a long time in front of Madam Chu, and finally said: "Grandma, let me handle this matter. I should have taken on the responsibility of doing what I should do long ago."

The West Street of the capital is not like the imperial city where there are powerful people everywhere, nor is it like the South City where there are all kinds of people. Although the houses here are not big, they are well-equipped. It is an ideal place for wealthy families and wealthy businessmen from other places to settle down. In a simple courtyard, Chu Jinmiao sat nervously by the window, constantly looking in the direction of the gate, almost a little neurotic.

Chuntao, who had escaped from the Su family with Chu Jinmiao, also twisted her handkerchief tightly: "The day before yesterday, the second young master asked the

servant to come and pass on a message. What does this mean?" Chuntao had closed the door at that time, and suddenly heard a knock on the door. The servant did not say much, just asked the fourth young lady to pack her luggage, stay at home and do not go out for the next few days.

Chuntao was confused, but Chu Jinmiao understood as soon as she heard it. Chu Chengye suddenly asked someone to pass on a message in the middle of the night, and secretly told her to pack her luggage. There is only one possibility, that the Chu family knows about it.

Chu Jinmiao thought about it again and again, tore up the long letter that she had written several times, and only handed over a piece of paper.

The longer the complaint, the better. Just write a short sentence and let him guess the rest. This is the best way.

Although Chu Jinmiao said so, after sending the servant away, she became more and more restless. She touched the silver in her hand with an almost abnormal greed. Losing is much more painful than not getting. She has lost once, and she can't lose it a second time.

Three days passed quietly like this. Chuntao waited and waited but no one showed up. She breathed a sigh of relief and then blamed Chu Jinmiao for scaring herself. If it were in the past, Chuntao, a maid, would not dare to turn her face to the young lady even if she had ten thousand courage. However, after experiencing the Su family, the status of Chuntao and Chu Jinmiao has undergone a subtle reversal. Su's father and mother wanted Chuntao to be Su Sheng's daughter-in-law, so they were very flattering to Chuntao. In comparison, Chu Jinmiao, a money-loser who harmed their son, was very unpleasant. As time went by, Chuntao lost her awe of Chu Jinmiao. If Chu Jinmiao didn't hold her indenture, and Chuntao didn't expect to return to a wealthy life with her help, she probably wouldn't even be willing to serve her.

Chu Jinmiao was controlled by others and could only tolerate Chuntao. She looked down on Chuntao's frivolity, but she couldn't help but have a little hope. Maybe Chu Chengye and Zhao's attitude was firm enough to withstand the pressure of the old witch in the Chu family? In that case, would she have a chance to return to Changxing Marquis' Mansion?

Not long after Chu Jinmiao had this idea, it was ruthlessly shattered by the visitor.

"Fourth Miss." The person walked into the yard, looked around first, and then nodded to Chu Jinmiao with the aristocratic reserved attitude that Chu Jinmiao was most familiar with, "So you live here."

"It's you."

Duan Yinghua smiled slightly: "I thought you would at least call me sister-in-law."

Chu Jinmiao sneered and turned her face away with disdain. Duan Yinghua saw that Chu Jinmiao dared to put on such a noble attitude after doing such a dirty thing, and she became more and more angry. Duan Yinghua simply stopped smiling and said coldly: "I taught you to call you the fourth lady to save your dignity. You don't want to see me, but I think seeing you is an eyesore. You really did something good, using pity to hook the heart of the Second Master. What do you want to do next? Do you want to flatter me, the legal wife, so that I will make room for you?"

Duan Yinghua was really angry when she talked about this, and she was also deeply afraid. Men have some unclear taboos. Chu Jinmiao was the Second Master's most beloved sister. When the Second Master really adjusted his mentality, childhood sweethearts plus the taboo between brothers and sisters, this would be a very high emotional starting point. Chu Jinmiao also has the support of the Zhao family. When Chu Jinmiao is really accepted by the Second Master, Duan Yinghua dare not think about what will be waiting for her.

In fact, Duan Yinghua was puzzled. They were both brothers, so why didn't Chu Jinmiao go to Huailing County Prince's Mansion to find Lin Xining? It was said that the second son of the Lin family also liked his fourth cousin. But after being confused for a while, Duan Yinghua found the answer. How could an aunt compare with her mother, and how could a cousin compare with her brother? What's more, Huailing County Prince's Mansion is now far less powerful than Changxing Marquis' Mansion. Besides, the County Prince's Mansion had offended the Crown Princess. If Chu Jinmiao went to the Lin family, let alone whether she could enter the house, the county lord and the County Prince's Consort would not let her have an easy time. Therefore, considering all aspects, Chu Jinmiao's former second brother, now the prince of Changxing Marquis' Mansion, is the best choice.

Duan Yinghua is also a competitive person, but even so, she has to admire Chu Jinmiao's cruel heart and poisonous tactics. In order to escape from the Su family, she set fire to the house. Those were her own parents. If Chu Jinmiao really succeeded and entered the Changxing Marquis's Mansion smoothly, Duan Yinghua's nightmare would begin.

Fortunately, there is still the Crown Princess. Duan Yinghua thought of this and couldn't help but feel a sense of vengeance. It didn't matter if her husband and mother-in-law were on the side of this poisonous lotus. As long as the Crown Princess's face changed slightly, the Changxing Marquis' Mansion would have to send people away quickly.

Chu Jinmiao looked at the sturdy maid behind Duan Yinghua and soon understood what would happen next. She was angry and unwilling, but on what basis? These people have robbed her of her identity and status, and her life of luxury. Now she is pitiful enough, why don't they let her go!

"Who asked you to come?" Chu Jinmiao said coldly, "Where is my second brother?"

"Second brother?" Duan Yinghua repeated the word, and a chuckle came out of her lips, full of sarcasm, "I know what you are planning, I advise you to give up. I came here today on the orders of the old lady and the marquis, and the second master also knows it."

Chu Chengye actually knew it? Chu Jinmiao laughed coldly, and the look she gave Duan Yinghua became pity: "Do you think you can keep the second brother's heart by sending me away? If you do this, your second brother will only hate you."

"Fourth Miss, or Miss Su, you may have made a mistake." Duan Yinghua said with a gloomy face, "Second Master was not detained by Marquis, including your residence, which was also told to me by Second Master himself yesterday. If you still hope to win his heart back with tears, then you are totally wrong. It was Second Master's order to send you away."

Chu Jinmiao felt that something was wrong at this time: "Second Brother knows? How is it possible? He must have been forced by someone. How could he bear to..." Chu Jinmiao suddenly thought of something, raised her head and stared at Duan Yinghua angrily: "You told Chu Jinyao, right! It must be Chu Jinyao, she is harming me again!"

"Shut up! Is it your right to mention the title of Crown Princess?" Duan Yinghua saw that Chu Jinmiao's eyes had changed, and she waved impatiently to the maid behind her, "She's crazy, get her in the car and take her away."

"I won't go!" Chu Jinmiao was fine just now, but now she suddenly became crazy, "It's Chu Jinyao, it's her again! It's not enough that she made me go to the Su family, now she wants to kill me. What do you mean by sending me away? You are obviously her executioner, you want to kill me as soon as I get in the car. With such a vicious heart, how can she be the Crown Princess? What does she rely on! Take me to find her, I want to confront her in person. Um..."

The maid was used to this kind of thing, and now she quickly covered Chu Jinmiao's mouth. Duan Yinghua heaved a sigh of relief when she could no longer hear such outrageous words. She looked at Chu Jinmiao with disdain: "You really take yourself seriously? Who do you think you are? Why are you worthy of the Crown Princess's concern? You still want to meet the Crown Princess? It's ridiculous. Even the wives of third-rank ministers cannot see the Crown Princess. You are just a village woman. What qualifications do you have to see the Crown Princess? Hurry, take her away."

Chu Jinmiao's destination was indeed chosen by the Second Young Master himself. Chu Jinmiao had a special identity, which also involved Chu Jinyao. After this incident, no one in Changxing Marquis' Mansion dared to let Chu Jinmiao go. What if she made up stories about the Crown Princess outside? So they simply locked her up in a manor in the suburbs, and waited until the storm had passed, or until the crown prince succeeded to the throne and Chu Jinmiao would no longer threaten the crown princess, then the Changxing Marquisate would consider how to deal with Chu Jinmiao next.

Duan Yinghua personally sent Chu Jinmiao to the manor, and after carefully instructing the maid to keep a close eye on her, he quickly harnessed the carriage and headed for the city. However, the way back to the city was not far from Changhe Garden, so Duan Yinghua asked the driver to change direction and go to Changhe Garden first.

Changhe Garden is now the favorite place for young ladies in the capital to visit. When Duan Yinghua arrived, Princess Runing was also there.

In the past, Duan Yinghua couldn't even think about being with a princess or princess consort. But now, Princess Runing spoke softly to Chu Jinyao, and when she saw Duan Yinghua, she even smiled and nodded.

Duan Yinghua quickly saluted, then stepped aside and listened to what Princess Runing and Chu Jinyao said: "Sister-in-law, your place is really quiet. No wonder my brother often goes to the western suburbs. Not to mention him, even I want to stay here."

Chu Jinyao ignored Runing's teasing, but smiled and said: "If you like, you can stay, but I won't be responsible if my husband blames you."

Princess Runing is the eldest princess. She and her husband have been treating each other with respect after marriage. Their relationship is considered good among the princesses in the royal family. Hearing this, Chu Jinyao teased, and Runing was a little shy. She pretended to be annoyed and said, "The emperor's sister-in-law has also learned bad things from the prince. She always makes fun of others."

The servants around laughed. The respectable palace maids laughed and said, "The princess is a step behind. It is well known that the Crown Princess and the Prince have a good relationship. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has taught you by example. How can you beat the Crown Princess?"

When she talked about this, she was inevitably teased. Chu Jinyao couldn't talk to so many people, so she had to stop drinking tea and wait until they laughed enough before continuing to talk. Chu Jinxian was sitting on the side with her child in her arms. Hearing the faint smile here, Duan Yinghua also carefully followed and echoed a few words.

After returning from Changhe Garden last time, everyone in Changxing Marquis's Mansion realized that they still underestimated the weight of the Crown Princess in the East Palace. Last time, when the prince came to the Changxing Marquis' Mansion to say goodbye, he didn't ask a single question, which showed that his meaning was very clear. This time, it was the Chu family's own business, and he would not ask about it. However, he had to listen to the Crown Princess.

Everyone in the Marquis' Mansion realized one thing. The prince trusted the Chu family, but he protected the Crown Princess more. If there was no Crown Princess, what would the Changxing Marquis' Mansion mean to the prince?

Duan Yinghua understood this truth and became more careful to maintain her relationship with her sister-in-law.

Everyone finally laughed enough, and Chu Jinyao secretly breathed a sigh of relief and quickly changed the topic. Slowly, Princess Runing talked about the things in the palace.

Chu Jinyao heard Ru Ning's words and repeated in surprise: "What did you say, the emperor wants to lead the army in person?"