Zongren Mansion.
Because there was no order from Emperor Yong, the Zongren Mansion was just doing business, and all the things given to the second prince were according to the old system.
The second prince has severe mysophobia and did not fall asleep all night last night. He was sitting behind the desk with the coat he brought from the palace spread on the floor.
Uncle Zhou saw the redness in the second prince's eyes, and his face was filled with distress.
He knew that the Dog Emperor was beginning to tease His Highness. He knew that Your Highness couldn't stand dirt the most, yet he just locked His Highness up in this simple clan residence!
The second prince looked grave and did not complain. He just asked, "Uncle Zhou, has there been any news from Zhufeng?"
Uncle Zhou shook his head and asked worriedly: "Your Highness, is it something extremely important? Do you want me to go and talk to..."
"No need."
The second prince refused without thinking.
He didn't want to have anything to do with Beiguo unless it was absolutely necessary.
King Jinyu's power can indeed be a big help to him, but on the other hand, if someone gets caught, he will be completely unable to stand up!
The second prince tapped his fingers on the table as a habit. Feeling the unfamiliar and rough touch, he suddenly withdrew his hand.
"It seems that she hasn't made up her mind yet..."
The second prince murmured.
Uncle Zhou tilted his head in confusion, wondering who the second prince was talking about.
"Uncle Zhou, continue to wait and don't act rashly."
The second prince gave instructions in a deep voice, obviously worried that Uncle Zhou would act on his own again.
Uncle Zhou had experienced the lesson of the last Lantern Festival, so he no longer dared to do so and nodded respectfully.
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Meng Mansion.
After Meng Guxue returned home yesterday, she was severely scolded by Master Meng. She was originally going to be beaten, but Mrs. Meng persuaded her to avoid a beating.
But Lord Meng was really angry and ordered Meng Guxue to be detained in the room. She could not take a step without his instructions.
Mrs. Meng felt angry and hurt. She led Meng Guxue back to the room and talked a lot.
But for some reason, Meng Guxue kept wandering around, looking worried.
Mrs. Meng's brows suddenly furrowed: "Xue'er, what's wrong with you? Did you listen to everything my mother said to you?"
Meng Guxue murmured to herself: "It's really different."
Mrs. Meng was also a little angry now, "What happened to your child? Not only did you fall into trouble, your temperament changed drastically, but you even forgot all the rules you learned in the boudoir!"
Meng Guxue was already extremely depressed. After being lectured by Mrs. Meng, she was so angry that she blurted out what was on her mind:
"You think I want to be your daughter! Don't I have no choice? If you want to blame it, blame this -"
Meng Guxue's voice stopped suddenly.
Because she saw Mrs. Meng covering her mouth with her hands in disbelief, her face full of shock and hurt, and there were already tears in her eyes.
When Meng Guxue saw this, she suddenly felt very regretful.
She had no intention of hurting Mrs. Meng, but the words the second prince said during the day upset her.
"mother......"
Meng Guxue hurriedly pulled Mrs. Meng's hand, trying to save her a few words.
But Mrs. Meng was really heartbroken.
She never thought that the daughter she had worked so hard to raise would one day poke her heart like this.
"That's all, just take care of yourself!"
Mrs. Meng trembled and left with tears in her eyes.
"mother!"
Meng Guxue felt extremely regretful. After all, Mrs. Meng could be said to be the best person to her since time travel.
However, as soon as she reached the door, two thick-waisted and round-armed nuns sent by Lord Meng stopped her.
"Miss, the master has given instructions. You cannot step out of the room without his permission."
Meng Guxue was anxious and couldn't help but curse angrily: "You dog slaves holding chicken feathers as arrows!"
The two nuns secretly rolled their eyes, but still firmly stopped Meng Guxue.
Seeing that Mrs. Meng's figure had disappeared into the courtyard, Meng Guxue stopped struggling in frustration.
She returned to the room a little tired and sat on the bed, lost in thought.
While eavesdropping during the day, she sensed something was wrong and hurried to Yuhua Lake. As a result, the second prince suddenly appeared in front of her not long after.
She was also stupid, and she didn't bother herself when she panicked.
"Second Prince, I...I didn't hear anything!"
The second prince smiled softly when he heard this, and his gentle expression was exactly the same as what she had seen in her dream.
"Why are you so panicked? Ben...I won't do anything to you."
"It doesn't matter if you listen to those words. I am honest. Even in front of my father, I dare to defend myself openly."
"You, on the other hand, came to Yuhua Lake alone. Although the palace has not explicitly prohibited it, you are taking a bit of a risk by doing this. Please leave as soon as possible."
She was stunned when she heard this. Not only did the second prince not take action against her, he also cared about her so much...
At this moment, the second prince in front of her and Shen Lang in her dream seemed to overlap.
In her excitement, she spoke out the manuscript she had just typed up, expressing her admiration.
The second prince looked slightly startled when he heard this, which made her uneasy.
But the next moment, he leaned slightly and whispered to her: "Actually, I also admire Miss Meng's talent."
At this time, she seemed to smell a crisp pine wood fragrance, lingering lightly on the tip of her nose, making her heart skip a beat.
Therefore, even if the scene changed, even if the timing changed, the second prince still fell in love with her at first sight, just like in a dream!
She couldn't describe the joy in her heart, as if she had foreseen that everything would go as smoothly as in her dream, and they would eventually stand at the top of the world hand in hand!
At this time, she originally wanted to reveal the formula so that the second prince could see her value.
Unexpectedly, at this time, Yu Zhaoyi and the palace maid beside her ran over in panic. When they saw the second prince, Yu Zhaoyi rushed forward and knocked her aside.
"Shen Lang, it's the Fourth Emperor——"
When she turned her head, she happened to see the second prince covering Yu Zhaoyi's mouth with his hand with a gloomy expression, stopping her words.
"Yu Zhaoyi, don't lose your manners."
The second prince's voice was so cold that she couldn't help but tremble.
Is this the same second prince who spoke softly to her just now?
Yu Zhaoyi obviously noticed her presence at this time.
She will never forget the face that Yu Zhaoyi looked at, full of jealousy, panic, panic or despair.
"It's Miss Meng. Sure enough, such a talented and talented young lady is the best match for you."
Yu Zhaoyi slowly raised the corners of her mouth, smiled sadly, and then walked away in despair.
She was a little frightened because she just heard Yu Zhaoyi say the words "Four Emperors——".
Her heart suddenly pounded. She remembered that in her dream, the fourth prince was found drowned in Yuhua Lake at the end of the palace banquet.
In her heart, there seemed to be a thread called the truth.
