Chapter 195 Shura Field

Jun Zechen's journey to the frontier this time took much longer than he expected.

Over the past year, even though I missed Yaoyao very much, I didn't dare to write to her directly.

His position as crown prince was not yet stable, and several princes were eyeing him covetously.

If the letter sent to the capital was accidentally intercepted by their people, Yaoyao might be in danger, and he dared not imagine the consequences.

After dealing with the barbarian issues, Jun Zechen couldn't wait to reorganize his soldiers and return to Beijing. In order to give her a surprise, he did not inform her of his return in advance.

At this time, Jun Zechen was riding majestically on a tall warhorse, with tens of thousands of soldiers following behind him.

Among them, half of the soldiers had been stationed outside the Great Wall for many years. They were able to return home because Jun Zechen had solved the problem of the barbarians with great force and efficiency.

Because of this, the military power in Jun Zechen's hands is more than doubled compared to when he returned from the frontier in his previous life.

"An Shun, send someone to the Su Mansion to take Miss Su to the Prince's Mansion. Remember, do not let others notice."

Jun Zechen tilted his head slightly and gave the order.

The little girl is very shy now, so let's wait until she nods her agreement before making this matter public.

"Yes, Your Highness."

The guards at the city gates had received the news early on that the prince would be returning to the capital, and the gates were opened at dawn. Everyone stood in line, ready to welcome the prince back.

Jun Zechen was wearing armor and riding a war horse. As soon as he entered the city, he was welcomed by the people.

The soldiers were well-trained and trotted in unison to separate the enthusiastic people to both sides of the road, leaving a wide passage.

Jun Zechen had a stern face, his tightly pursed lips revealed a sense of determination, and his powerful aura gave off a cold and chilling feeling that kept strangers away.

The common people were in awe and only dared to look at this extremely noble Crown Prince cautiously and secretly.

I think that after today, there will be many wonderful storytellings about His Royal Highness the Crown Prince in the major teahouses and restaurants in the capital.

Not long after, the person sent by An Shun came back in a hurry with a reply.

"Your Highness, Miss Su is not at the Su Mansion. I heard from the servants of the Su Mansion that Miss Su has made an appointment with Miss Chu to have tea at Mofeng Tower."

When Jun Zechen heard this, doubt flashed across his eyes.

Miss Chu? Is it Chu Yinxue?

In their last life, Yaoyao and Chu Yinxue had an unharmonious relationship. Could it be possible that they can still be friends in this life?

Jun Zechen is now certain that Yaoyao has no memory of her past life. If Yaoyao has memory of her past life, it is impossible for her to have any entanglement with the woman who once hurt her.

But at this time Yaoyao was still relatively innocent, without so many thoughts, and she didn't know whether she would be deceived by Chu Yinxue.

This time, because of his rebirth, many things seem to have changed.

Thinking of this, Jun Zechen's brows tightened slightly unconsciously.

"Go to Mofeng Tower."

Afterwards, Jun Zechen entered Linlang Street at a corner, while the rest of the soldiers continued walking on the main road.

Qi Wanyin, who had been mixed in the crowd, kept her eyes on her cousin the Crown Prince from beginning to end.

Originally, her cousin was riding his horse towards the Prince's Mansion, and she followed him closely.

But who knew that her cousin suddenly turned and went to Linlang Street, which made her feel strange, so she followed him closely.

When Jun Zechen got off his horse, Qi Wanyin suddenly appeared in front of him impatiently.

"cousin."

Qi Wanyin's voice was a little shy, her cheeks were flushed, her eyes were full of expectation, she lowered her head slightly, not daring to look directly into Jun Zechen's eyes.

Jun Zechen raised his eyes to look at her, his brows instantly wrinkled even tighter, and undisguised disgust appeared in his eyes.

Jun Zechen couldn't understand why his cousin had such an inexplicable hatred towards him in his previous life, but in this life, because he went to the frontier, his uncle was fine.

Qi Wanyin probably wouldn't even think about going to Canglang.

He just hoped that she could behave herself and stop causing trouble, otherwise he wouldn't mind taking action to discipline her.

Jun Zechen said "hmm" coldly as a consent, and then strode into Mofeng Tower.

Qi Wanyin had a hurt look in her eyes because of her cousin's indifference.

She bit her lips lightly, constantly comforting herself in her heart.

My cousin has been cold-hearted since he was young. He is indifferent to everyone, not just her.

Qi Wanyin took a deep breath, calmed herself down, and followed Jun Zechen.

Princess Minghui arrived at Mofeng Tower earlier than Qi Wanyin.

His face didn't look very good, for no other reason than that Qi Wanyin, that bitch, had disappeared!

They had clearly agreed to come out together to choose a birthday gift for their mother, but in the blink of an eye, she had disappeared without a trace.

Without her followers, Princess Minghui found it boring to wander around outside.

He happened to hear the people around him discussing the performance of the courtesan in Mo Fenglou, and he became curious and interested.

It's okay to go and have a look, just as a pastime to relieve boredom.

The waiter of Mofeng Tower, with a big smile on his face, enthusiastically led Princess Minghui to the second floor.

Princess Minghui immediately frowned, looked dissatisfied, and her voice suddenly became louder.

"I noticed that your Mofeng Tower clearly has three floors, so why did you bring me to the second floor?"

Her chin was slightly raised and her eyes were full of arrogance.

The waiter was so scared that he broke out in a cold sweat and quickly bowed to explain: "Princess, please calm down. Princess, this building has always had such a rule. The third floor only receives distinguished guests who spend 10,000 taels of silver per year in Mofeng Building."

"Your Highness, do you have a VIP badge in Mofeng Tower? If you do, I will take you to the third floor."

Princess Minghui has always lived in seclusion in the palace and seldom goes out of the palace, let alone spends money in Mofeng Tower.

Her face turned a little ugly.

"I am a princess, but is this identity not as good as a VIP badge? Humph! When the Crown Prince comes back, I will make sure that your Mofenglou will be closed down!"

The waiter was suddenly panicked and didn't know what to do.

"Please forgive me, Princess. I will ask the storekeeper to handle this matter. I am of low rank and my words are not in my power to make the decision."

Princess Minghui nodded and motioned for him to go and ask for instructions.

The waiter left in a huff, as if he had been pardoned.

Soon, the shopkeeper came trotting over.

"Greetings to the princess." The shopkeeper bowed respectfully.

"Get up."

Princess Minghui still had a stern face.

"Your Highness, the rules of Mofenglou are that you need to spend more than ten thousand taels per year before you can go to the third floor. I also know that Your Highness is of noble status and doesn't often spend money outside."

"If you want to go to the third floor, it is possible as long as the daily consumption is more than three hundred taels."

The shopkeeper spoke cautiously, observing the princess's facial expression as he spoke.

"Look, do you want to go up?" the shopkeeper asked tentatively.

"Do you still need to ask? I will go upstairs."

She straightened her back and held her head high.

"What is my status? Do I have to sit together with a bunch of ordinary people to watch a show?"

It’s not like she can’t come up with three hundred taels.

The shopkeeper immediately took the princess to the third floor with a smile on his face.

At this time, Su Jingyao and Chu Yinxue stood side by side, looking at the stage below, very intimately.

Standing next to Su Jingyao were Si Nanyu, the son of Wu'an Marquis, and Qi Yixu, the third son of the Qi family.

Si Nanyu clasped his hands in front of his chest with a faint smile on his lips, while Qi Yixu put his hands behind his back, his posture as straight as a pine tree.

Standing next to Chu Yinxue were Yan family's eldest son Yan Shuhan and last year's third place winner Wang Xiuwen.

Yan Shuhan had a calm expression and deep eyes, while Wang Xiuwen held a folding fan in his hand, fanning it gently with a relaxed look.

As soon as Princess Minghui saw them, her already terrible mood instantly became even worse, reaching the worst point.

What a narrow road the enemies meet!

She was a princess, and just now she had to go to the third floor because of various rules and regulations, which took a lot of trouble.

However, these young masters and young ladies from aristocratic families had already been standing leisurely on the third floor.

Ever since Princess Minghui had a feud with Su Jingyao and Chu Yinxue, she would attend any banquet held by the aristocratic family over the past year or so, and would even use her status as a princess to forbid other women from the aristocratic families from having any contact with Su Jingyao and Chu Yinxue.

But aren't these ladies from aristocratic families trying to please the emperor on the surface but doing something else behind his back?

Although Princess Minghui has royal blood and an extremely noble status, she does not actually hold any real power.

Su Jingyao and Chu Yinxue represent the Su family and the Chu family respectively. Privately, which of the ladies from the aristocratic families does not go to great lengths to praise them?

In this capital city, only the Ye family can compete with these two families.

But Princess Minghui naturally didn't know this.

She came over with a haughty manner.

It was Chu Yinxue who noticed her first, and then she pulled Su Jingyao's sleeve.

Su Jingyao was slightly startled and turned around to look over in confusion.

The other young masters also noticed Princess Minghui's arrival, and they all restrained their expressions and bowed to her respectfully.

Princess Minghui's face was full of pride and she enjoyed their greetings very much.

Humph, what does it matter if you have money? Identity and status are the most important.

"No need to be polite. What a coincidence. I didn't expect you were all here." Her voice was drawn out and carried a hint of weirdness.

Princess Minghui is now increasingly dissatisfied with Su Jingyao and Chu Yinxue. The Queen has only a legitimate son, and she is the Queen's only daughter. Although she is raised under the Queen's name, she has also been formally registered. In a sense, she is a real legitimate princess.

Before she was registered under the name of the queen mother, all the princesses in the palace could bully her.

Now that she is of high status, everyone should revolve around her.

Princess Minghui stared at Su Jingyao and Chu Yinxue with unfriendly eyes.

Whenever they are around, the attention of these gentlemen will be stolen.

Princess Minghui turned to Yan Shuhan with a complicated look, which seemed to contain a burning possessive desire.

The man she likes must become her consort no matter what!

"Why is Master Yan here?"

When Princess Minghui spoke to Yan Shuhan, her tone became noticeably softer.

"Bored and wandering around."

Yan Shuhan's answer was very perfunctory.

Princess Minghui's anger was rising.

Why are they all circling around Su Jingyao and Chu Yinxue as if they were drugged?

Is it because they are good-looking?

Princess Minghui suppressed her dissatisfaction. Since Yan Shuhan was cold to her, she would not try to please him. She then forced out a false chuckle.

"Miss Su, when I bought you a bracelet last time, I saw that you were a generous person. I guess you also booked the private room on the third floor of Mofeng Tower today. It seems that Miss Chu and the other gentlemen are all benefiting from you."

She narrowed her eyes slightly, with a malicious look in her eyes.

"I didn't know that the Su family could spend tens of thousands of taels every year at Mofeng Tower. Does Lord Su have that much salary?"

"Or... the money is of unknown origin?"

Princess Minghui glanced at Su Jingyao as she spoke, her expression as if she was examining a criminal.

But she was not wrong. Which young lady could be as extravagant as Su Jingyao?

"Princess Minghui, the money of the Su Mansion does not only rely on your father's salary, and my money does not only come from the Su Mansion."

"However, how I got all this money is my private matter, so I cannot tell you. I don't think the princess is an aggressive person, so she won't ask me any more questions."

Su Jingyao remained calm and composed, looking directly at Princess Minghui with steady eyes.

"If Princess Minghui finds that the Su family has money of unknown origin, she can report it to the Dali Temple, and the Su family will have a clear conscience."

Su Jingyao's voice is clear and neither humble nor arrogant.

Princess Minghui glared at Su Jingyao fiercely and approached her step by step, with a sense of oppression in every step.

"Miss Su, didn't the Su family teach you etiquette? When you talk to me, remember to lower your head and speak softly."

As she spoke, she gritted her teeth and the sound came out from between her teeth.

By the time she finished speaking, Princess Minghui had already walked in front of Su Jingyao. She leaned close to Su Jingyao's ear, and her voice, though soft, was full of threats.

"Since you are disrespectful to this princess, then kneel down."

Su Jingyao turned her head and glanced at Princess Minghui indifferently.

This was the first time she felt angry since her rebirth.

Chu Yinxue couldn't stand Princess Minghui's arrogant and domineering attitude, so she immediately stepped in front of Su Jingyao and supported her.

However, Su Jingyao reached out and held her back, shaking her head slightly, signaling with her eyes that there was no need to let the princess take advantage of the situation.

Chu Yinxue could only glare at Princess Minghui angrily.

Princess Minghui saw their actions and sneered. She was a princess, what could they do to her?

Seeing that Su Jingyao didn't move, she felt even more proud. In this case, she had a reason to punish her.

So what if she was pretty? So what if she was from a high-class family? They all had to bow down before this princess.

"Why doesn't Miss Su kneel?"

"I'm right, why should I kneel?"

Su Jingyao raised the corners of her mouth and revealed a sneer.

Before Jun Zechen left, he gave her a token representing the identity of the crown prince. She originally did not want to expose the relationship between herself and Jun Zechen.

But since she has a backer, why doesn't Su Jingyao use it? Since this world cannot be reasoned with, then use a higher power to suppress it.

Princess Minghui's face turned completely cold, and she raised her hand, ready to slap him hard.

Yan Shuhan was quick-witted and quick-handed. He pulled Su Jingyao to his side with one hand and held Princess Minghui's raised wrist with the other hand.

“Let go!”

When Princess Minghui saw Yan Shuhan defending Su Jingyao like this, her jealousy surged in her heart and her eyes turned red with anger.

Yan Shuhan ignored the princess' request and looked at Su Jingyao worriedly, "Are you okay?"

Su Jingyao shook her head silently.

When Jun Zechen just stepped onto the third floor, he saw such a tense atmosphere.

Then I saw Yaoyao being held by a man by the arm and being protected aside. Her face turned ashen instantly, and it seemed as if countless cold currents were madly flowing out of her body.

He had just returned from outside the Great Wall, and because Su Jingyao was in Mofeng Tower, he had not yet changed into his armor.

The powerful aura makes people shudder.

"Minghui, what are you doing?"

Jun Zechen's voice was cold, but his eyes were fixed like arrows on Yan Shuhan's hand that was holding Su Jingyao's arm.

Princess Minghui shuddered in shock when she heard the familiar and majestic voice.

Everyone else turned their eyes to the prince who was wearing armor and had a cold face.

But Su Jingyao did not look at Jun Zechen, but instead cast her gaze at Qi Wanyin behind Jun Zechen.