Chapter 597: Reborn Girl vs. Book-Traveling Girl 18
"Even though the temperature is still high, it's autumn after all. Be careful not to catch a cold. Girls can't stand the cold."
Since the prince had made up his mind, he still pretended to be very serious.
Zheng Xingyao was so shocked by the prince's actions that she stood there in a daze.
The unpleasant words from the people around her kept flying at her like sharp arrows. None of the young ladies who had just called her sisters offered her a helping hand, but just watched her embarrassment with cold eyes.
But at this moment when she was isolated and helpless, the prince, who had always been strictly bound by ancient dogmas, appeared before her like a ray of warm light.
"Your Highness, please stay away from me."
Zheng Xingyao's voice trembled.
"From this day forward, your reputation will be ruined. How can you allow your Highness's reputation to be jeopardized because of me?"
She lowered her head slightly, not daring to look the prince in the eye.
The prince shook his head slightly, his eyes firm and gentle.
"What are you talking about? I am not one of those foolish people."
His voice was deep and powerful, and seemed to have a soothing magic.
"Don't think too much. It won't be long before it's over. I will definitely help you."
As he spoke, he pulled the cloak closer to Zheng Xingyao, his movements gentle and considerate.
A warm feeling surged in Zheng Xingyao's heart, her eyes turned slightly red, and she was filled with emotion.
She secretly looked up at the prince, only to see that his eyes were gentle and his face was full of concern. In this cold world, the prince's care was like a fire, warming her heart.
In fact, as soon as the prince put the cloak on Zheng Xingyao, the noisy young men and women on the shore instantly quieted down.
The prince's action undoubtedly announced to everyone: He has this person under his protection.
Who would be so blind as to go against the future crown prince?
On the surface, everyone kept silent, but only they themselves knew what they were thinking in secret.
There are different thoughts hidden in everyone's eyes, including jealousy, unwillingness, and secret speculation.
Zheng Yuejin in the crowd looked at this scene, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a sneer.
They are indeed a pair of dogs.
In the previous life, it was this drowning incident that brought the prince and Zheng Xingyao together. After that, their interactions became increasingly frequent. In the end, the prince was determined to marry Zheng Xingyao. The loving appearance of the two made countless people envious.
In this life, Zheng Yuejin deliberately planned to make Zheng Xingyao look bad.
She knew that Zheng Xingyao liked to wear such small clothes. This was a secret she accidentally discovered in her previous life. It was said that the prince liked those small clothes very much.
Now, she let Zheng Xingyao wear such clothes and expose herself in front of everyone, just to make her "dissolute" appearance in private known to the public, leaving her no place to hide.
Let me see how you can still love each other without any scruples.
Zheng Yuejin's eyes were full of resentment.
In their previous life, the whole world envied them as a loving couple.
In this life, will the prince really not care at all?
She doesn't believe it!
The commotion Zheng Xingyao caused was so loud that it naturally alarmed the ladies in charge.
But by the time the ladies hurried over, the matter had already been settled.
The eldest princess sent Song Zheng Xingyao and Song Shuyi to the guest room to rest, and asked the court doctor to take their pulses. After confirming that they were both safe and sound, she prescribed a prescription to dispel the cold.
"Let the two girls drink some cold medicine before going back, so they won't catch a cold on the way."
After learning that Zheng Xingyao was fine, Mrs. Hou's heart, which had been hanging in the air, finally settled down.
She said to the princess with an apologetic look on her face, "Thank you, Your Highness. I'm sorry for causing you trouble and disrupting your wonderful flower viewing party. I will definitely apologize another day."
The eldest princess waved her hand lightly, not caring at all.
"It's not a big deal. As long as everyone is fine, it's fine. Miss Zheng Er, have a good rest."
After saying that, she went out and went to see Song Shuyi in the guest room next door. After showing her concern for her, she left with the prince.
After everyone left, Zheng Xingyao's eyes were red and she tearfully told the Marquis's wife everything that had happened and her own speculations.
She lowered her voice and said with a face full of grief and indignation: "Mother, I want revenge. Since she hurt me like this, there is no reason to let her get away with it.
My daughter has lost all her face, and I can no longer care about the reputation of the Xuanping Marquisate. Mother, please help my daughter.
After hearing this, the Marquis’ wife was filled with hatred.
She understood the ins and outs of this matter more clearly than Zheng Xingyao.
She had a vague feeling that the eldest princess and the crown prince might also be involved.
Clues could be seen from the eldest princess's attitude. The prince appeared at the perfect time, and he defended Zheng Xingyao with all his strength after she lost her reputation. Coupled with the eldest princess's indifferent look just now, it seemed like it was all premeditated.
I don’t know what they wanted to achieve, but they were so cruel as to frame a girl.
As for Zheng Yuejin, she was definitely involved in this matter, but she was probably being used by someone.
Since the eldest princess doesn't care about the flower viewing banquet being disrupted, she probably won't mind it becoming more chaotic.
Madam Hou pondered for a moment, patted Zheng Xingyao, and said soothingly:
"Xingyao, don't be afraid. I'm here for you. I promise I'll avenge you."
After saying this, she whispered a few words to the maid beside her, and the maid hurried out.
Such a big thing happened at the flower viewing banquet, it was impossible for Zheng Yunxi to pretend not to know even if he wanted to.
Just as the marquis's maid went out, she happened to bump into Zheng Yunxi who was rushing over.
The maid was about to bow and apologize, but Zheng Yunxi helped her up.
"Is Second Sister okay? Can I come in now? Please ask for me."
The Marquis's wife heard Zheng Yunxi's voice inside and, without waiting for the maid to go in and report, she shouted, "Is Yunxi here? Come in."
Hearing the agreement, Zheng Yunxi brushed past the maid and hurried into the room.
Zheng Xingyao was half leaning on the bed at this moment, with the Marquis's wife sitting beside her.
After Zheng Yunxi saluted the Marquis's wife, he looked at Zheng Xingyao with concern.
"Second sister, how are you? I was just at the rose wall behind the garden when a servant passing by said someone had fallen into the water. After asking carefully, I found out it was Second Sister.
How could I be so careless? Is there someone playing tricks on me?"
After Zheng Yunxi said this, the hatred in Zheng Xingyao's heart became stronger, but she suppressed it and did not say anything on her face.
After all, this matter may be related to the royal family, and they, as ministers, can only pretend to be stupid and be more careful in the future.
It is absolutely impossible to say it out loud.
Zheng Xingyao pretended to be calm and said, "I'm fine, I'm sorry for making my sister worried.
You're sweating from running, sit down and take a rest.
It's all my fault for being careless. I got too close when watching the fish at the pavilion in the middle of the lake, and there were so many people around that I fell in without noticing.
Fortunately, the weather is hot now, and I was just a little frightened, but otherwise it's nothing serious."
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