Transmigrating into a book, seducing him to rise to power

Su Jingyao slowly chewed her food, her beautiful eyes wide open, glaring at Jun Zechen with a look full of anger.

It seems to be an accusation: What do you mean?

After she finally managed to swallow it, she pursed her lips, her expression revealing obvious dissatisfaction.

"Are you really going to find Chu Yinxue?"

Jun Zechen glanced at her sideways, his tone tinged with suspicion.

"You don't believe me?" Su Jingyao retorted confidently.

"Suit yourself, then you can go."

Su Jingyao picked up a handkerchief, elegantly wiped her mouth, and turned to see him expressionless.

With a hint of uncertainty in her eyes, she said, "Then I'm leaving."

Jun Zechen remained unmoved, like a statue, making it impossible to discern his emotions.

Are you angry?

Su Jingyao felt an urge to tease him, so she stood up and bent down slightly.

She gave him a quick, light kiss on the lips, like a dragonfly skimming the water.

"I'm leaving now. I'll miss Brother Zechen."

Su Jingyao smiled playfully, but her eyes revealed a sly glint.

After the kiss, they quickly walked towards the door.

Jun Zechen stared at her retreating figure.

Can't she tell he's angry?

She wanted to leave after kissing him?

Jun Zechen stood up and swiftly swept Su Jingyao up from behind, holding her tightly in his arms.

"I think you need to be taught a lesson. Yao Yao is fourteen this year. Why don't we go public with our marriage? I will ask my father for a decree to grant us a marriage. We will marry my future crown princess a year from now. During this year, my mother will not allow me to take a concubine."

"Don't go back to the Su residence today."

Jun Zechen's eyes were deep and dark.

"Brother Zechen, don't joke around. If we go back too late, my mother will get suspicious. Put me down."

"Then tell me, why didn't you let me escort you back to your residence?"

Jun Zechen held her tightly, his gaze fixed intently on her, awaiting her answer.

Seeing his serious expression, Su Jingyao realized she couldn't be fooled and had no choice but to tell the truth.

"I've arranged to meet with one of my subordinates who manages my shops to inquire about some things..."

Her voice grew softer and softer, and her head lowered slightly.

"Brother Zechen, you know I've acquired some properties in the capital, right? Go ask him about it."

Su Jingyao looked up at Jun Zechen and muttered to herself, "Why is he so hard to fool now?"

subordinate?

Jun Zechen frowned, staring sharply at her. Could it be Li Jin?

"Man or woman?"

Jun Zechen's voice was deep and carried a hint of pressure.

Su Jingyao looked embarrassed, her eyes darting around, avoiding his gaze, and stammered, "A man..."

At this moment, Jun Zechen was almost certain it was Li Jin, and said decisively, "You are not allowed to go."

"Brother Zechen, I really have something to ask him..."

"Then I'll go with you."

Su Jingyao had no choice but to nod in agreement, knowing she couldn't persuade him otherwise.

The two then boarded the carriage together and headed towards Mofeng Tower.

Upon arriving at Mofeng Tower, Su Jingyao led Jun Zechen up to the third floor via a more secluded passage, because she didn't want to run into her brother and Chu Yinxue.

The two went straight into Su Jingyao's private room, and a short while later, Li Jin came to knock on the door.

The door was pushed open, and as soon as Li Jin entered, she saw His Highness the Crown Prince affectionately embracing her young mistress's waist.

His eyes flickered for a moment, and his heart tightened, but he quickly returned to normal.

Jun Zechen saw Li Jin and his eyes sharpened. Sure enough, it was him again.

"Your Highness, Miss."

Li Jin bowed respectfully in greeting. In this lifetime, Su Jingyao never again agreed to Li Jin calling her "Master," only allowing him to address her as "Miss."

"Please sit down."

Su Jingyao raised her hand slightly.

"Miss, Ye Yaqin has been aware of your interactions with the Crown Prince's residence through the Princess's residence throughout the past year."

Li Jin's expression was serious.

"But you declined her invitations to banquets many times this year, and you didn't even attend any other banquets. That's probably why she hasn't found an opportunity to deal with you."

Jun Zechen frowned upon hearing this.

He originally thought she was looking for Li Jin to discuss business matters, but the topic suddenly shifted to Ye Yaqin.

"Someone was following me, why didn't you tell me?"

Jun Zechen's voice carried a hint of dissatisfaction.

She asked Li Jin to help her resolve these issues, so why didn't she ask him?

Jun Zechen would send people to protect her safety after she left the mansion, but he would not pay special attention to whether anyone was following her.

Su Jingyao's discovery that she was being followed was a coincidence. The person following her was extremely clever. Not only did they stay far away, but because her travel routes were relatively fixed, the person following her wouldn't follow her all the time. They would only wait for her in places she was sure to pass through.

Su Jingyao leaned against Jun Zechen and whispered sweet nothings to him.

"It's nothing serious. It's just that you're too charming. All the young ladies in the capital want to be your Crown Princess."

"Now that they know I may have been secretly colluding with the Crown Prince, they're definitely plotting to harm me behind my back."

"Miss, I heard from Young Master Su that Madam Su is planning to hold a banquet for you in half a month. Ye Yaqin will also be there. You'd better take precautions early."

Li Jin's expression was solemn as she spoke earnestly.

"banquet?"

Jun Zechen's brows furrowed even deeper.

"How come I've never heard Yao Yao mention this before?"

Su Jingyao's heart tightened. Oh no, Jun Zechen doesn't know yet.

"Li Jin, you can go now."

Su Jingyao hurriedly gave the order, a hint of panic in her eyes.

"Yes, Miss."

Li Jin responded and got up to leave the private room.

After Li Jin left, Su Jingyao hesitated for a moment before speaking softly.

"My mother held this banquet so that I could choose a future husband from among the young men in the capital before I came of age..."

Her voice grew softer and softer, like a mosquito's buzz, as she dared not look at Jun Zechen's expression.

Now that Ye Yaqin already knows, and since she and Jun Zechen can't keep this a secret for long, she might as well take advantage of the banquet her mother is hosting to announce it.

Su Jingyao felt the pressure on her waist increasing.

She panicked and could only try to appease him.

"Brother Zechen, you'll be coming too, right? Can I choose you then?"

She looked up, a sweet smile on her face.

Jun Zechen finally loosened his grip, and his tense expression eased slightly.

"You've been hiding so many things from me!"

Jun Zechen's voice still carried a hint of annoyance.

"I didn't intend to hide it from you; I just wanted to personally write an invitation and deliver it to your Crown Prince's residence."

Su Jingyao's voice was soft and sweet, with a hint of grievance.

But Li Jin had already said it, and she felt somewhat helpless.

Jun Zechen's complexion improved somewhat.

"You are not allowed to meet any man alone from now on." Jun Zechen said sternly and firmly.

He was completely aloof from women in front of everyone, and he didn't even have any maids to serve him personally. He was usually dressed by Anshun.

She naturally had to do it too.

Su Jingyao nodded helplessly. In fact, she rarely saw Li Jin anymore. She would communicate with him by letter rather than meet him in private.

After the Southern Tour in her previous life, Su Jingyao never saw Li Jin again and didn't know how he ended up or whether he got married. In this life, she hopes he can have fewer obsessions.