Chapter 600: Reborn Girl vs. Book-Traveling Girl 21
Zheng Yuejin had just woken up and her mind was still a little confused, so she had no idea what was going on.
Seeing a man next to her, she was startled at first, and her body reacted instinctively.
However, she had lived an extra life after all, and her mind was much more mature than her peers, so she did not scream like ordinary women.
I was just full of doubts and wanted to ask what exactly happened first.
The Second Prince noticed that Zheng Yuejin did not struggle or resist, and was quite calm, so he said softly:
"This prince will let you go, please don't scream."
Zheng Yuejin blinked, her eyes revealing a hint of calmness and obedience, and the Second Prince slowly let go of her hand.
The Marquis's wife came forward, her brows furrowed, her tone blaming.
"Yue Jin, why did you come to the Second Prince's resting room?
You and the prince are engaged, how could you do such a foolish thing?
Fortunately, the Second Prince is a man of noble character and agreed to marry you as his consort. Otherwise, how would I explain this to the Marquis?
I'm afraid your marriage to the Crown Prince will also implicate the Marquis."
Zheng Yuejin appeared calm on the surface, but as she gradually regained consciousness, the fragments of what happened before she lost consciousness slowly emerged in her mind.
She was already certain in her heart that she was being plotted against.
The person who plotted against her actually drugged her in the open air, probably wanting to make her look bad in public like Zheng Xingyao.
But they didn't expect that the courtyard closest to her happened to be where the second prince rested.
She had stumbled in by accident, which certainly ruined the plan of the person who set up the trap.
Without having to think about it, you know that the person who set up this trap must be the Marquis and her daughter.
She had just designed Zheng Xingyao to be disheveled in public, and they immediately wanted to retaliate against her in the same way.
But he didn't expect that he was lucky enough to hide in the second prince's room.
Although those who knew the fact that the Crown Prince's fiancée had an affair with the Second Prince without any matchmaker would definitely have opinions about her, she had never planned to set foot in the Eastern Palace again in her life.
There is still a long way to go, and as long as she manages it well in the future, she will be able to ease the relationship.
What's more, the second prince is quite favored by the emperor. Who could have predicted that it would be the second prince who would ascend the throne in the future?
However, the most important thing at the moment is to explain the matter clearly. She doesn't want the royal family to misunderstand that she deliberately climbed into the second prince's bed.
So, Zheng Yuejin took a deep breath and said with grievance: "I didn't know that the second prince was resting here..." Then, she told him the whole story of how she came here.
The Second Prince had actually long understood that she was being plotted against. Although the Princess had not seen it with her own eyes, she could guess what was going on.
As for the Marquis's wife, this farce was carefully planned by her. Her purpose was to tie Zheng Yuejin and the Second Prince together.
I saw Zheng Yuejin glancing at me while describing the whole process, with a hint of provocation in her eyes.
The Marquis's wife couldn't help but sneer in her heart.
She knew that Zheng Yuejin must have thought that she was lucky to have gotten such a good marriage with the Second Prince, but she didn't know that this was prepared for her.
After listening to Zheng Yuejin's story, the second prince pretended to be serious and looked like he was united against the enemy.
"This prince still trusts Miss Zheng.
This prince has already promised the Marquis' wife that he will go back and ask the Emperor for permission to marry him.
As for the person who plotted against Miss Zheng, this prince will send someone to investigate thoroughly.
Since Miss Zheng is about to become my prince's consort, I will not let those who plotted against you off lightly."
Seeing that the Second Prince had no aversion to Zheng Yuejin and even took the initiative to propose marriage, the Princess wisely chose not to interfere.
The fact that she could live freely in the capital was largely due to the friendly but non-interfering relationship she maintained with the royal family.
At this point, the matter has basically come to an end.
The eldest princess sent someone to bring Baoqin back, helped Zheng Yuejin tidy up her clothes, and sent away the ladies who were waiting to watch the fun.
Zheng Xingyao and Zheng Yunxi were also taken by the eldest princess's men to the side courtyard of the princess's mansion, which was connected to the stables.
Zheng Yuejin and the second prince then walked out of the room.
Zheng Yunxi and Zheng Yuejin were sitting in the carriage, and soon they saw the Marquis' wife, Zheng Yuejin and their servant coming back together.
Zheng Yuejin and Madam Hou looked normal, as if nothing had happened. Only Baoqin had red eyes, obviously having just cried.
When they got closer, the marquis's wife was about to get on the carriage.
Zheng Yuejin gracefully bowed behind Madam Hou, her voice clear yet carrying a subtle hint of meaning: "Thank you, mother, for your help."
The Marquis's wife, who had already stepped onto the carriage, stopped and slowly put it down. Then she turned around and looked at Zheng Yuejin with a smile.
At this moment, they were in the stable. Although it was relatively secluded, it was still on the territory of the Princess's Mansion.
The Marquis's wife knew clearly that anything that happened here would not escape the eyes of others and would definitely reach the ears of the eldest princess.
Zheng Yuejin's seemingly grateful act had a deeper meaning in everyone's eyes.
She was clearly implying that this incident was not accidental, but was carefully planned by someone.
The person who planned this was Mrs. Hou.
Although Zheng Yuejin was plotted against, she was very satisfied with the current result, so she wanted to thank her good stepmother for her help.
At the same time, she also emphasized again that she was a victim of calculation, not a frivolous woman who took the initiative to climb into the bed of the second prince.
Zheng Yuejin raised her eyes slightly and met the Marquis's wife's gaze, her eyes calm and firm.
Mrs. Hou was no novice who had never experienced any storms, and she was completely unmoved by Zheng Yuejin's provocation.
His expression remained calm, but he was sneering in his heart.
She accepted Zheng Yuejin's thanks as a matter of course, but the words she said did not continue in line with Zheng Yuejin's.
"You don't have to be so polite, Yuejin. You accidentally broke into the Second Prince's room and lost your innocence. I am your mother, and I cannot bear to see you being thrown away like a worn-out shoe. Don't take it to heart."
Zheng Yuejin wanted to say something, but Madam Hou spoke first, "Okay, Yuejin, if you have anything to say, go back and talk. This is not the place to talk.
If other ladies saw it, it would be a waste of the kindness of His Royal Highness the Princess and His Royal Highness the Second Prince, which would be unpleasant."
The Marquis's wife had already said all that needed to be said and got straight into the carriage.
At this moment, only Zheng Yuejin and her maid holding the zither were left standing by the carriage.
Zheng Yuejin subconsciously tightened the handkerchief in her hand. Although she felt a little unwilling in her heart, she still remained calm.
She whispered to Baoqin, "Come on, Baoqin, let's get in the car."
She thought that even if she failed to convey to the eldest princess and the second prince in time that the Marquis's wife was the mastermind behind all this, it would not be a big deal.
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