After giving her contraceptives, she went mad, criticizing the prince for turning white-haired overn

After Shen Rou left, the old nanny beside Madam Yu quietly entered the room and asked in a low voice:

"Madam, should we tell the eldest young lady about the matter between Miss Biao and His Highness Prince Chen?"

Madam Yu shook her head: "No need. If we tell her, Rou'er will probably be upset again, and it will only cause the two sisters to drift apart."

"These days, Jing Shu has been constantly pestering Prince Chen at Yipinlou. I heard that Prince Chen favors her every day, and she may become pregnant soon."

"Once she becomes pregnant, Prince Chen will naturally take her into his household."

The old woman whispered, "What about the eldest daughter? Are we going to have both of them marry into the Prince Chen's household?"

Yu remained silent for a long time.

"Some things are beyond our control."

"Who would have thought that Jing Shu and Prince Chen would have gotten intimate during the spring hunt?"

"However, Jing Shu is Rou'er's sister after all. Rou'er is magnanimous and should not mind."

"I hope so."

-

The next day, it was just getting light.

When Ziyuan pushed open the door to Zhaohua Courtyard, she saw Shen Ning sitting on the edge of the bed.

Shen Ning looked up at her, her eyes filled with unease.

"Did my elder brother return yesterday? He's been in the palace for so long, and we haven't heard a word from him."

Zi Yuan shook her head: "Miss, the eldest young master has not returned yet."

"Could something have happened in the palace?"

Shen Ning frowned deeply: "Could it be that my elder brother still can't escape the matter of Princess Zhaoyuan?"

In her previous life, Princess Zhaoyuan was forced to marry her elder brother by the Emperor.

Is my brother going to be dragged into that murky water again in this lifetime?

As Shen Ning was thinking, a short whistle suddenly came from outside the window.

"Linglong, come in."

As soon as she finished speaking, a nimble figure flipped in through the window; it was Linglong.

Linglong walked up to Shen Ning, clasped her hands in greeting, and said, "Miss, news has come from the palace."

"The eldest son was punished by His Majesty yesterday and made to kneel outside the palace for a whole day."

Shen Ning's heart tightened: "Do you know why?"

Linglong said, "His Majesty inquired about the eldest son's whereabouts during the spring hunt, and the eldest son said that he returned to the Shen residence that same day."

"Did a palace maid identify him, saying she had seen the eldest son in front of the room where Princess Zhaoyuan was resting?"

"His Majesty was angered and made the eldest son kneel before the palace all night. Moreover..."

Linglong paused.

"And what?"

Linglong lowered her voice: "His Majesty seems to intend to betroth Princess Zhaoyuan to the eldest son."

"This won't do!" Shen Ning suddenly stood up.

If my brother were to marry that foolish Princess Zhaoyuan, just like in our past life, that would truly be a disaster.

Princess Yu is of noble birth and mentally challenged; any slight mishap by Madam Yu could cost her her life.

In the end, all the blame will fall on my brother.

In her previous life, after Shen Yan's death, Princess Zhaoyuan's fate was also not good.

It is unclear whose child she gave birth to, but the child was eventually taken back to the palace by Consort De.

Princess Zhaoyuan was imprisoned in the palace, and the child died of illness not long after.

Seeing Shen Ning's solemn expression, Linglong whispered, "Miss may not know, but on the day of the spring hunt, the eldest young master actually met my prince."

"If we're talking about who can prove where the eldest son went at the time, the prince is the most suitable witness."

"But in the past few days, the eldest son and the prince have had a conflict."

"If Miss truly wishes to save the eldest young master, she will likely have to personally meet with my lord."

Shen Ning looked up at Linglong, her eyes filled with doubt.

Why did she feel that Linglong's words were prepared in advance?

"Did your lord order you to say that?"

Linglong was silent for a moment before saying, "Miss is a smart person."

"The prince said you would definitely go to find him."

Shen Ning felt a tightness in her chest.

Then I remembered what Xie Linyuan had said the other day.

She will never marry anyone in this lifetime.

He wanted to be entangled with her for life, to the death.

He was waiting for her to come to him today and beg him.

"I understand, you may leave now."

"Yes."

After Linglong left, Ziyuan came in from outside the door.

"Miss, shall we wait a little longer?"

"Perhaps the eldest young master will be back this afternoon."

Shen Ning nodded, but her voice was somewhat heavy: "Okay, let's wait a little longer."

"I refuse to believe that my brother can't escape that fate."

She had gone to such lengths, even dragging the Ming King into the mess, but ultimately she couldn't resist the emperor's desires.

"Ziyuan, how's it going at the Ming Prince's residence?"

Zi Yuan whispered, "I heard that it was Prince Chen who personally went to Prince Ming's mansion with the imperial decree, which is how the young lady was saved."

"The King of Light is dead."

"Was it Prince Chen who did it?" Shen Ning asked.

Zi Yuan nodded: "Yes. Prince Chen was extremely ruthless. When Prince Ming refused to drink the poisoned wine, he personally shot two arrows at him."

"Then the horses trampled directly on the king's abdomen, and the king finally died."

Shen Ning frowned slightly as those trivial memories from her past life resurfaced in her mind.

At that time, she also had doubts about the identity of Prince Chen.

Unexpectedly, Prince Chen is indeed ruthless.

However, if he wasn't ruthless, how could he have eliminated his rivals and ascended the throne in his previous life?

He and Shen Rou are both extremely cunning.

Shen Ning waited at Zhaohua Courtyard for a whole day.

From dawn until sunset.

As dusk deepened outside the window, Shen Yan still hadn't returned.

As she watched the sky gradually darken, her unease grew.

Shen Yan is the eldest son of the Shen family's main branch, and his reputation must not be ruined.

"Zi Yuan," she said, standing up from her chair.

"Prepare the carriage."

"Miss, it's so late, where are you going?"

Shen Ning said, "We'll go to the Regent's Palace; only that person can prove my brother's innocence."

As she spoke, she took a black cloak and draped it over herself.

After leaving the side gate of the Shen family, Shen Ning boarded a carriage and headed towards the Regent's Palace.

She was extremely nervous and upset.

In this life, she clearly wanted to stay far away from Xie Linyuan, but time and time again, she was forced to become entangled with him.

Going there now would likely be like walking into a trap.

The Regent's Palace was heavily fortified, its black gates standing silently in the night like a colossal beast.

As soon as Shen Ning got off the carriage, she saw Mo Yu waiting outside the door.

"Miss Shen, you've come after all."

"Your Highness has been waiting for you at your residence for a long time. Please come with me."

Shen Ning bit her thin lips and followed Mo Yu into the palace.

Then a nanny led him all the way to the backyard.

Walking along a cobblestone path, you can faintly hear the sound of splashing water.

A thin mist hung in the air ahead, carrying a warm, damp feeling.

Shen Ning paused, looking at the old woman beside her: "I want to see the Prince, why did you bring me here?"

The old woman smiled and said, "Miss, if you go through this path, you will see our prince."

"This is all I can take you this far, young lady. Please proceed."

After saying that, the old woman turned and left.

Shen Ning stood frozen in place, somewhat at a loss.

She had never seen this place in her previous life; it must be a newly built garden.

But saving Shen Yan is the priority right now.

She clenched her hands tightly and tentatively took a step forward.

Gradually, the fog became thicker and thicker.

A wave of warmth washed over her, blocking her path.

To her right, there appeared to be a hot spring, and at her feet was a narrow stone path.

"wrong."

Shen Ning's heart tightened, as if sensing something was wrong, and she turned to walk back.

Before I could back away, my ankle was suddenly grabbed by something.

A powerful force swept over her, causing her to lose her balance and fall into the warm pool water.

The warm water instantly soaked through her clothes, and the warmth seeped into her limbs and bones.

"Your Highness?"

Shen Ning hurriedly got up and tried to climb ashore in a disheveled state, but then she heard a splash of water behind her.

She was on edge.

Before she could even turn around, she felt a tall and strong body pressing tightly against her back.

The man's warm, heavy breathing entered my ears.

His tall body slammed her heavily against the shore, splashing water everywhere.

Xie Linyuan's breathing was disordered, and low gasps escaped his throat, but his voice carried a triumphant hoarseness.

"You still came."