Father, who is both a heir and a descendant, is still biased; the bound system has gone berserk.

After leaving Jishetang, Ying Yufu and the Crown Prince remained silent.

The Crown Prince promised Xu Ningxiang that he would hand over her mother's belongings to Emperor Cangxuan. She took those items out of the Marquis of Anqing's residence and hid them in the Huangjue Temple.

"She's just a young girl, and living alone from now on will surely bring her many difficulties. Your Highness, with the merits of Xu Ningxiang's father, shouldn't he be able to offer her some protection?"

Ying Yufu looked at the Crown Prince with anticipation in her eyes.

The Crown Prince nodded seriously, "I will advise my father that this credit should belong to Xu Ningxiang alone."

As for the Marquis of Anqing's residence...

The Crown Prince's eyes darkened slightly. "Let's see what Xu Ningxiang has to do first."

After the morning court session ended, the Second Prince and Ying Nanyao were finally relieved of their punishment of kneeling at the Meridian Gate.

The second prince collapsed after returning to his residence.

Ying Hengzhi stayed by his bedside until he woke up.

"Zhi'er".

Upon seeing Ying Hengzhi, his first reaction was to call out her name.

But when I saw that her face was covered with a thick towel, I remembered that her mouth was swollen from being hit by Ying Yufu, which was really unsightly.

He thought about everything that had happened on Jade Plate Mountain.

A scrutinizing glint flashed in his eyes as he looked at Ying Hengzhi.

Ying Hengzhi said softly, "Your Highness, you're finally awake. It's all my fault. If I had known this would happen, I shouldn't have told you about that dream."

"It turns out your dream was real."

The second prince said quietly.

Ying Hengzhi lowered her eyes sadly, but her heart was at peace.

That's right. Although they didn't get the treasures from Huang An's tomb, at least her dream was real, and the Second Prince would firmly believe in her Golden Phoenix destiny.

The second prince would not be angry with her; on the contrary, he would trust her even more.

Sure enough, the Second Prince said, "Qingzhu Courtyard is too desolate and quiet. You should move to Linlang Pavilion."

Ying Hengzhi quickly said, "Your Highness, that's against the rules."

The Second Prince said, "What rules or regulations? Although you are a concubine, your relationship with me is extraordinary. In this prince's residence, I am the one who calls the shots. Who dares to object?"

No one dared to object, so Duan Linglong smashed a vase after hearing the news.

"Brother Ze actually let Ying Hengzhi live in a courtyard that's only for concubines. He's really not even pretending anymore. What am I supposed to do?"

Without the support of the Duan family, Brother Ze wouldn't even glance at her.

After a fit of impotent rage, Duan Linglong threw things around and then lay on the bed and cried bitterly.

Ying Hengzhi not only moved to the Linlang Courtyard, which was designated as a concubine's residence, but the number of servants in the courtyard also increased from just one maid and one maidservant to eight maids and four maidservants.

She was surrounded by a group of servants and toured the entire Linlang Pavilion.

Cuiyu followed Ying Hengzhi triumphantly, "Miss, one day you will be able to live in the main courtyard."

Ying Hengzhi immediately scolded softly, "Cuiyu, don't talk nonsense."

But she had a smile on her face, and her eyes were full of ambition.

"My brother, Xu Ningxiang accepted my gifts. She must be very happy. I'll go see her now."

[Host, keep going! As long as you can win over Xu Ningxiang, the system's marketplace will open.]

At that time, the system will provide you with countless conveniences and benefits.

Ying Hengzhi thought of all the good things the system had given her in her dream.

For example, after taking the beauty pill that claims to preserve youth, her face became more beautiful and her temperament more charming.

The second prince's affection for her grew even stronger.

Thinking of this, Ying Hengzhi's heart pounded like a drum, and her face flushed.

Just then, a young maidservant hurried in, carrying a box and a letter.

Ying Hengzhi immediately recognized it as the box she had given to Xu Ningxiang.

Her expression changed, and then she heard the maid kneel down and report, "In my humble opinion, a shop assistant has come from outside. He says he is from Jishetang and that a young lady surnamed Xu is returning your belongings."

"Return it?" Ying Hengzhi's eyes immediately darkened.

Cuiyu panicked a little, "Why is it being returned? Didn't Xu Ningxiang say she would reply to Miss? Yes, reply."

As she spoke, she stepped forward and picked up the envelope.

Ying Hengzhi took the envelope and discovered that it was the same one she had given to Xu Ningxiang before.

A bad feeling crept into her heart.

She opened the envelope, and her face immediately turned grim.

Because it still contains the sheet music she wrote for the piano.

Xu Ningxiang actually returned it to her.

[Myth brother, what does Xu Ningxiang mean by this? She even refused the sheet music that was so meaningful to her parents. Why is that?]

This sheet music was painstakingly reproduced by 008; it is the only one of its kind in the world.

Even if Xu Ningxiang wanted to secretly make a copy, she couldn't.

008 said: "I'll go check the relevant information for this sheet music again."

008 fell silent after speaking.

Ying Hengzhi turned to the last page, where there was an extra line of text.

"Return the item to its rightful owner. Please do not disturb it in the future."

Ying Hengzhi's eyes widened. What did she mean by "do not disturb from now on"?

Xu Ningxiang is a fallen noblewoman who is not even recognized by her own grandmother, yet she is still so arrogant.

She told her not to bother her anymore.

She sensed a clear rejection and dislike from him.

Ying Hengzhi took a deep breath before throwing the letter aside, opening the box, and sure enough, inside was the one hundred taels of silver ingot.

Ying Hengzhi felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over her, leaving her feeling utterly chilled.

Just then, 008's voice finally rang in her mind: "Host, it was my mistake. I didn't check the information of that sheet music in detail."

That wasn't proof of the relationship between Xu Ningxiang's parents at all; it was a disgrace.

008 explained the origin of the Mandarin Duck Brocade.

[Mynah, how could you make such a basic mistake? Is there something wrong with your system?!]

Ying Hengzhi was furious.

008 said seriously, "I will never make such a mistake again. It's a disgrace to my entire life."

【What should I do now? How can I earn points?】 Ying Hengzhi desperately wanted points to unlock the system shop.

008's tone became more ruthless, "Since we failed to win over Xu Ningxiang, this storyline is essentially useless."

Therefore, she cannot be made as glorious as in the dream.

Among the belongings left by her parents was a map of an armory. With that map, the Marquis of Anqing's mansion could prosper for another hundred years.

As a pawn to be discarded, Xu Ningxiang will inevitably be suppressed to death by the Marquis of Anqing's mansion.

"Myth brother, you mean we should go and befriend the Marquis of Anqing's family?"

That's right, anything that can be used by us has value.

System task: Help the Marquis of Anqing obtain the map to his armory and cultivate good relations with them. Good luck, host!

Ying Hengzhi pondered to herself, then a cold smile crept onto her lips.

She went to the desk, wrote a letter, put it away, and handed it to Cuiyu.

He said, "Cuiyu, take the Second Prince's token and go to the Marquis of Anqing's residence. Tell the old lady of the Marquis of Anqing that Xu Ningxiang is not dead, and then give this letter to the old lady of the Marquis of Anqing."

Previously, in order to freely enter and leave the Second Prince's residence, she asked the Second Prince for a token.

Now it comes in handy.