Pin Shanhe

Xuanwang Mansion.

Everyone was celebrating for Jun Jingyan and Yun Dai.

They can finally be together openly!

This move not only thwarted Jun Qiyuan and his associates' plot to impersonate the princess, but also successfully extricated Jun Jingyan from the predicament of being forced into a marriage alliance with the Western Regions.

This can be described as killing two birds with one stone!

Just as the atmosphere was reaching its peak, the butler came to announce that a distinguished guest had arrived.

It was actually the Crown Prince of Dongyue!

"Please come quickly!"

When Chu Lingyu entered, he saw the wine on the table and couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

"I hope I haven't arrived at the wrong time?"

He deserves the most credit for the Second Prince and Yun Dai's eventual marriage!

Since you're here, you must be a distinguished guest!

They immediately ushered him to a seat at the table.

Chu Lingyu's gaze, however, fell on Shen Fu, and he chuckled softly, "I always keep my word. I haven't disappointed Princess Xuan this time, have I?"

Shen Fu's feelings were complicated.

Although the outcome was good, she couldn't help but wonder why he was so good to her.

It's as if she doesn't understand her own heart, why she's so sure he'll stand by her side.

If you can't figure something out, then put it aside for now.

She raised her teacup and smiled, "Your Highness is so magnanimous; I am truly in awe!"

Just as I was about to drink it, it was snatched away from me.

Chu Lingyu reached out and touched the rim of the glass, frowning slightly: "The water's a bit cold!"

After saying that, she looked at Xiao Xuanjin again, her tone carrying a hint of reproach.

"Is this how you take care of her?"

Everyone: "..."

What's going on?

How dare he treat the Xuan King like that?

And as a stranger, isn't it a bit too much for him to care so much about someone else's wife?

What terrified them even more was that Xiao Xuanjin showed no displeasure and instead personally poured Shen Fu a cup.

When a stranger publicly criticizes him, doesn't he feel at all that the other person has overstepped their bounds?

Shen Fu was unaware of the strange atmosphere around her; she only wanted to clarify the questions in her mind.

"His Highness the Crown Prince kept his promise and recognized Yun Dai as his younger sister, announcing her identity in front of the emperors of two countries and the envoys of four countries. What about Meng Wan? What do you plan to do with her?"

Chu Lingyu simply smiled and said, "She has already become the Grand Princess of the Northern Dynasty, and may even become the Empress of a country in the future. She probably wouldn't even look at the mere status of a princess."

Today, in the imperial court, anyone could see her eagerness.

A status gained through dependence on a man is ultimately unstable.

Moreover, she knew better than anyone how this Grand Princess of the Northern Dynasty came to be.

For her, Murong Xiao was never salvation, but a demon!

Jun Qiyuan is also unreliable; he gives her hope time and time again, only to disappoint her again.

As long as she possesses the noble status of a legitimate princess, she will never have to fear anyone again.

Shen Fu naturally didn't believe his explanation, but she didn't directly expose him. Instead, she adopted a roundabout tactic.

"Does His Highness mean he doesn't intend to acknowledge her back?"

Chu Lingyu's answer was impeccable: "Isn't what I did because of the Princess? Since I made a promise to you beforehand, I must keep it; otherwise, wouldn't I become a treacherous and ungrateful person?"

So, he did this just to keep a promise?

Shen Fu certainly didn't believe it, but she couldn't quite put her finger on the real reason.

"I remember His Highness once said that he owed his younger sister too much and that he would do everything in his power to make it up to her and fulfill all her wishes when he found her. Wouldn't that hurt your brotherly and sisterly relationship?"

Chu Lingyu glanced at her, his gaze carrying a hidden meaning.

"I have already fulfilled her wish."

Shen Fu thought for a moment, what did he do to help Meng Wan get her wish?

What Meng Wan wanted most was the princess status!

But all of that has vanished in an instant; it's good enough that we haven't made enemies!

As she pondered this, she suddenly realized something.

Is he talking about the real princess?

He had secretly found the other party, and the woman was kind-hearted and did not care about her status. Knowing that his concession could help a couple in love, she generously gave in.

How could there be such a virtuous woman in the world?

She really needs to get to know her!

Xiao Xuanjin took in their interaction, and it seemed he was now certain of the answer.

If his guess is true, there's a place we absolutely have to go to!

Early the next morning.

As soon as Shen Fu woke up, Luo Luo pulled her to wash and dress.

"Why are you in such a hurry? Where are you going?"

"The prince said he is returning to the Duke's mansion today to visit the master and the five young masters."

"..."

So suddenly?

She had indeed not returned to the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion for some time since she became pregnant.

It wasn't that she didn't want to go back, but that she simply didn't have the opportunity.

The father and five older brothers took turns coming almost every day.

Especially Fifth Brother Shen Xiucheng, who wished he could live here directly.

Their statements were almost identical: they hoped she could have a safe pregnancy and not run around.

But after all, it's her own family home. She can't just stop going back after getting married, can she?

However, this is too rushed.

It wouldn't be good to go back empty-handed without even preparing a gift, would it?

She immediately wanted to go to the accounting office to prepare some gifts, but Luo Luo smiled and said that the prince had already prepared them.

Ten carriages were parked outside, each filled with gifts.

This is way too expensive!

Half an hour later, the carriage stopped in front of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion.

The Shen family also received the news suddenly and immediately came to greet them.

Apart from Shen Xiucheng, everyone else completely ignored the new son-in-law's existence, their eyes only on their "precious daughter".

"Fu'er, you're pregnant, we should be the ones visiting you. This back-and-forth travel is really worrying."

Shen Fu smiled and said, "I'm fine, I just miss home a little. I'm back, don't my father and brothers welcome me?"

How is that possible?

They would be willing to support her for the rest of her life!

As long as she stays in the Duke's mansion, her happiness and peace can be guaranteed for the rest of her life.

But once you're married, things are hard to say.

Looking at their precious child, whom they doted on so much, I couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness.

Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit awkward, Shen Xiucheng quickly changed the subject.

"Since you're back this time, why don't you stay at home for a few more days?"

Shen Fu glanced at the man.

He came back in a hurry today, and I don't know what his plans are.

If it's inconvenient for him, he can go back first, and I can stay behind.

The man replied, "That's how it should be!"

Shen Fu was somewhat surprised.

Why does it suddenly seem that his visit to the Duke's mansion was not a spur-of-the-moment decision, but rather something he had been planning for a long time?

And so they settled down at the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion.

The room was naturally Shen Fu's boudoir before her marriage!

The man was clearly familiar with the place; after entering, he easily made his way around to behind the screen.

Seeing that he hadn't moved for a long time, Shen Fu had no choice but to go inside to look for him.

But then he looked up and stared at the horizontal beam above, as if he were savoring something.

"I was up there that night, and I saw a view that I will never forget."

Upon his reminder, Shen Fu suddenly remembered something, and her face flushed red.

Why does he still remember this?