The prince did not expect to see such a farce. His face instantly darkened and he looked intimidating without even being angry.

He grew up in the palace and had seen all kinds of dirty tricks. He could see through the minds of these young ladies at a glance.

It was obvious at first glance that this group of people was led by Sheng Xiu Ran. How could such a jealous and vicious lady be qualified to become his Crown Princess!

Moreover, in order to win Miss Xiao, the young master of the Sheng family actually dared to lie in front of him and slander the reputation of an innocent young lady as soon as he opened his mouth. How despicable!

"Sheng family..."

The prince murmured softly, and suddenly raised the corner of his mouth coldly.

The Sheng family’s education is truly “excellent”.

When Qiao Jiaojiao heard the prince's mumbling, her eyes lit up.

[The prince is dissatisfied with the Sheng family! If the cheating case in the Spring Examination is made public again, the Duke of Qing’s mansion will really be in trouble! ]

When Qiao Tianjing heard this, fighting spirit instantly ignited in his eyes.

It's almost time! The results will be announced next month. If Duke Qing wants to get himself killed, Dad will definitely not show mercy!

Meng Guxue was lying on the ground at this time, shaking like a sieve.

Although it is not winter in March, the wind is really cold.

Meng Guxue sneezed several times in succession and couldn't help feeling resentful.

Can't the Xiao sisters help her out and find her some dry clothes as soon as possible?

And the prince, who praised her at the poetry meeting this morning, now turned a blind eye to her suffering. Are the royal family really so heartless!

Meng Guxue blames the heavens, the earth and others, but he is reluctant to find problems in himself.

Sheng Xiuran was kneeling at the front of the group of young ladies, feeling very uneasy.

She had always been careful to maintain a dignified, noble, well-educated and polite image in front of outsiders, but now she was caught by the prince with her own eyes!

It’s all because of that Meng Guxue’s loud voice. I just pushed her into the water to teach her a lesson, but she really had to shout to the sky!

Meng Guxue really couldn't hold on any longer. She was starting to feel dizzy and the wind from the river seemed to be penetrating into her bones.

I heard that in ancient times, a cold could be fatal!

Thinking of this, Meng Guxue suddenly shuddered and begged for help: "Your Highness, please help me! Please save me quickly, I'm so cold!"

"Your Highness, Sheng Xiuran invited me to the riverbank in your name. I happily went to the appointment, but she and many other young ladies waited here, and then ordered the evil slave to push me into the water!"

"Your Highness, please do me justice!"

Qiao Jiaojiao: “…”

【Why do we emphasize going to an appointment with joy...】

[And if you think about it a little, you will know that how could the prince disregard etiquette and privately meet a young lady? ]

When the prince heard this, his expression became even more gloomy.

"Miss Sheng, is Miss Meng serious about what she said?"

Sheng Xiuran was terrified and immediately kowtowed to deny it, saying, "Your Highness, even if I had a hundred guts, I would not dare to act in your name!"

"I do have some grudges with Miss Meng. I pushed her into the river. This joke was really too much. If Your Highness wants to investigate, I will definitely accept the punishment."

"But Miss Meng used such a cruel excuse to slander me. I will never admit it!"

When Meng Guxue heard this, he instantly became furious.

"Sheng Xiuran, you still dare to quibble! It was you who asked a maid to come and tell me the message—"

"Ms. Meng, words are not enough. Do you have any evidence? Maid? Can you point out which maid to me? Or do you have any other witnesses?"

Sheng Xiuran turned around and interrupted Meng Guxue.

Meng Guxue was stunned when he heard this and stood there in a daze for a moment.

The maid who delivered the message was sent by Sheng Xiuran, so she must have sent that maid far away long ago.

As soon as she heard the word "Prince", she hurriedly sent away the maid around her.

There is no evidence, she has no evidence at all...

Thinking of this, Meng Guxue felt a chill in her heart. She looked up and met Sheng Xiuran's smug and contemptuous eyes, as if to say:

Meng Guxue, how can you fight me?

When Qiao Jiaojiao saw Meng Guxue's speechless look, she knew that Sheng Xiuran had tricked her.

[Look, that clear stupidity is coming out again. If it weren't for the heroine's halo, with Meng Guxue's current style of doing things, it would be difficult for her to survive to the end, right? ]

[I guess there’s no need to wait until I grow up to take action, Meng Guxue has already brought about her own death.]

[Eh, I feel like my life has been pretty smooth so far...]

When Qiao Tianjing heard this, he couldn't help but laugh.

Little sister, of course you feel that everything went smoothly, because our whole family is working hard behind the scenes!

And don't say such vicissitudes of life, you were only born half a year ago...

On the other side, Meng Guxue stammered for a long time, unable to find any favorable evidence, and could only repeat:

"Your Highness, I am not lying! I swear! It is Sheng Xiuran who is behind this!"

The prince looked impatient; he had seen too much of this kind of intrigue in the palace and was extremely fed up with it.

"alright."

The prince spoke in a deep voice. When Meng Guxue saw this majestic face, her throat suddenly choked and she became speechless for a moment.

"Miss Sheng, since you have admitted that it was you who ordered the servants to push Miss Meng into the river, apologize and then settle Miss Meng down."

Although Sheng Xiuran was unwilling, she knew that this was the lightest punishment.

She was actually a little proud of herself.

You see, their Duke Qing is the most prominent one in the capital, and she is also her grandfather’s favorite granddaughter. Now even the crown prince is reluctant to punish her!

Thinking of this, she agreed with joy, and then pretended to apologize to Meng Guxue.

"Ms. Meng, I really went too far this time. I apologize to you here."

"Someone, come and give Miss Meng some clean clothes!"

Meng Guxue's teeth kept chattering and her little face was pale from the cold.

She looked at the prince not far away in disbelief, her heart full of resentment and unwillingness.

that's all?

Is it enough to just say an apology? Sheng Xiuran almost killed her!

Why! Is it because Sheng Xiuran is beautiful, or because of her high social status?

The prince did not look at Meng Guxue again.

The maid hurriedly handed the clothes to Meng Guxue. When the prince saw Xiao Qianlan take back her cloak, he turned and left.

Seeing this, Qiao Tianjing and others followed closely.

Meng Guxue lay on the ground, allowing Sheng Xiuran's maid to roughly put clothes on her, her eyes still fixed on the prince's departing back.

At this moment, she couldn't help but dig her ten fingers into the grass beneath her.

She will never forget the humiliation of this day, and one day, she will become the best among people!

And everyone present today will be ruthlessly crushed under her feet.

Including the prince!