If no direct evidence has been found and the prefect continues to refuse to budge, then the impact of this case will end here.
But this is not what Rong Ning wanted.
"Your Highness..." the steward of the princess's residence reported from outside, "We just received news from the Eastern Palace that the Crown Prince will be having dinner at the princess's residence."
Rong Ning raised an eyebrow and smiled at A Ying, saying, "Could it be that the Crown Prince's Palace is starving? A Ying... why don't you go ask A Heng?"
"Your Highness...you must be joking!" A-Ying laughed as well. "I heard that you left early yesterday, leaving His Highness the Crown Prince to deal with Miss Chu alone. The scene was quite awkward. I'm afraid His Highness the Crown Prince is coming today to settle accounts with you."
"That's a really nonsensical statement!" Rong Ning glared at her.
He should handle his own affairs as the Crown Princess; why blame her?
Does that mean that if we marry someone else's daughter, she, as the sister-in-law, will also be caught in the middle?
That's just too ridiculous.
Aying realized she had gone too far, so she quickly said, "Your Highness, perhaps the Crown Prince just wants to have a meal with you, and has no other intentions."
"Hmm...maybe...tell the kitchen staff to prepare some of the dishes that my elder brother likes to eat. A princess's residence should have its own way of treating guests!"
We can't really keep people out.
Ah Ying smiled and agreed, then went to carry out the order.
The Crown Prince said he was coming to the Princess's residence for dinner, but he arrived much earlier than expected.
They also brought a bunch of things with them.
He was followed by several attendants, carrying all sorts of gift boxes, some containing precious jewels, others exquisite handicrafts, and even a few paintings and calligraphy works by famous artists.
Ah Heng acted as if she were in the Eastern Palace, instructing the steward of the Princess's residence to settle all her belongings.
Upon hearing the news, Rong Ning emerged from the inner courtyard and was somewhat surprised to see the Crown Prince going to such great lengths. "What are you doing? Are you moving the Eastern Palace here?"
The Crown Prince waved his hand and strode inside. “It’s just a housewarming gift for you. I wasn’t there when you moved to the Princess’s residence. Later, when I came back, I was trapped in the East Palace. When I came out, you had already left.”
Today marks my first visit to your princess's residence, so naturally I brought a gift.
Rong Ning chuckled and replied, "You are quite polite."
"Of course!" she said, her mood noticeably improved. She casually sat down in a chair and lazily added, "I'm hungry, isn't it ready yet?"
"No...who knew you'd come so early? Shouldn't the Crown Prince's Palace be very busy today?"
"Stop talking..." the Crown Prince sighed heavily. "Yesterday, Miss Chu stayed in the palace, and today the Imperial Concubine kept her for half a day. This afternoon, Father Emperor asked me to escort her back to the Chu residence, so I am here from the Chu residence now."
Tsk...
"Big brother..." Rong Ning teased her with a smile, "You should have had this dinner at the Chu residence, why did you come all the way here?"
The Crown Prince shook his head. "Never mind... I've been quite tired lately and don't want to deal with Lord Chu!"
"Are you unwilling to deal with Lord Chu, or unwilling to deal with Miss Chu?!"
Rong Ning's question was so direct that it stumped the Crown Prince.
The prince remained silent for a moment, then sighed softly, turning his gaze to the window as if searching for an answer.
He spoke slowly, "Perhaps it's a combination of both. Lord Chu holds a high position and is shrewd and capable, leaving no room for complacency. As for Miss Chu..."
He paused, a hint of gentleness in his voice, "She is very thoughtful, and being with her always makes me feel a kind of inexplicable pressure."
Upon hearing this, Rong Ning understood and comforted him, "Brother, in life, there are always things we need to face. Running away is not the way to solve problems."
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