The concubine was charming and alluring, and the ruthless prince coaxed her day and night.

Chapter 100 You shall serve this king

Seeing that Prince Chen was indeed eager to greet her, Su He glanced at Xu Jiaojiao as if by accident, a hint of smugness flashing in her eyes.

See? These lowly commoners who use their looks to please others are nothing more than playthings for Prince Chen to vent his frustrations.

Once she appears, these women will never catch Prince Chen's eye again.

Only a cowardly woman like Xie Peining would be wary of someone like Xu Jiaojiao.

The position of Princess Consort of Chen can only belong to Su He. After she crushes Xu Jiaojiao, that ant, it will be time for Xie Peining to "give up" the position of Princess Consort of Chen!

Thinking of this, Su He's smile deepened, and her tone became even softer: "Brother Yunzheng, I missed you! My health is much better than in previous years, so I took the opportunity of the autumn hunt to come see you!"

She smiled shyly: "Are you surprised to see me?"

Look, she's only just recovered a little, yet she can't wait to see her beloved. How affectionate and touching!

At least Su He herself was moved.

However, Zhao Yunzheng was not surprised at all.

In front of so many people, Su He's words undoubtedly put him in a very difficult position.

Her body couldn't withstand any hardship. She had come all the way to the hunting grounds just to see him. If something happened to her, he would be left with no way to defend himself.

Upon seeing the princess beside Su He, his eyes darkened, and a hint of anger surfaced.

These two have always been at odds, so it's hard to believe they're standing together now; no one would believe there's nothing between them.

Zhao Yunzheng didn't care what the two of them were plotting; he was only annoyed that the princess had tricked Su He out of the Protectorate.

This is just hurting him!

However, there were many eyes and ears here, so he couldn't turn his back on them. He could only force a smile and say, "Since you're here, please sit down. You're frail, so I'll send someone to take you back to the Protectorate tomorrow morning. Don't come to places like this again."

Look how much Prince Chen cares about her!

I was so afraid that she would get hurt in the slightest!

Su He blushed, her heart filled with joy.

She shook her head and said coquettishly, "Brother Yunzheng, I don't want to go back so early. I want to see you more. Don't worry, I promise I won't run around. I'll stay in the tent obediently every day until you come back from the hunting grounds with the championship!"

Zhao Yunzheng: "..."

Tsk, he really is stubborn...

He had a bit of a headache, but he couldn't force the issue: "Fine, I'll send two guards to accompany you. You can make any requests you have."

Just don't collapse in the hunting grounds!

Xu Jiaojiao saw this and gave a self-deprecating smile.

Prince Chen truly cherishes Su He dearly, fearing that she might suffer even the slightest grievance.

Su He was even more delighted and, taking advantage of the situation, tugged at Zhao Yunzheng's sleeve: "Brother Yunzheng, this is a fine wine that my father has treasured. Let me sit next to you so it's easier to pour you some."

Zhao Yunzheng pursed his thin lips and looked up at Xu Jiaojiao, only to see that the latter had her eyes lowered, looking as if she was in a daze, seemingly not caring at all about Su He's appearance.

"Ah…"

He was so angry he laughed.

Su He, however, thought Zhao Yunzheng was overjoyed and burst out laughing.

The princess, noticing Xu Jiaojiao's distraught expression, chimed in, seemingly enjoying the spectacle, "His Highness hasn't laughed so happily in a long time. It has to be Miss Su! Miss Su, please take a seat!"

Zhao Yunzheng: "?"

Jia Rong: "??"

Jia Rong couldn't help but laugh in exasperation.

Su He sat down next to her second brother. How could Jiao Jiao offer him wine now?

Su He is such a troublemaker, always making things worse!

Without waiting for Zhao Yunzheng to speak, Su He actually grabbed Zhao Yunzheng's sleeve and wanted to sit down with him.

Seeing her so happy, Zhao Yunzheng's eyebrows twitched.

If he kicks the person out now, will Su He faint from anger?

While he was pondering, Su He had already sat down in the main seat, picked up his wine glass, and poured him a glass of wine.

As she poured the wine, she didn't forget to instruct Xu Jiaojiao, who was holding the wine: "Hey you, Brother Yunzheng likes to drink strong liquor, so you don't need to bring the wine over here. Let Her Highness keep it for her."

Zhao Yunzheng: "..."

Jia Rong: "???"

No, is Su He sick?

Seeing that Jia Rong was about to lose his temper, Xu Jiaojiao chuckled and calmed him down in time: "The wine is mellow and smooth, which is indeed more suitable for the gentle and elegant Princess. It's a pity that His Highness Prince Chen doesn't like it, so this wine is not meant for His Highness Prince Chen."

At that moment, Xu Jiaojiao's indifferent and aloof tone caused a subtle pain in Zhao Yunzheng's heart.

He suddenly turned his head to look at Xu Jiaojiao, vaguely sensing that there was something hidden in her words.

Just as he was about to speak to salvage the situation, another voice interrupted Zhao Yunzheng, cutting off the words he was about to say.

"Wow, this roasted mutton smells so good!"

Jia Rong's body jolted, and he immediately looked in the direction from which the voice came with disgust: "Why are you here?"

Zhao Minghuai smiled faintly, seemingly unconcerned about Jia Rong's hostility.

"I was just hungry, so I came here because of the smell. Jia Rong, you wouldn't even share a bite of roasted mutton with Fifth Brother, would you?"

As he spoke, he found an empty seat and beckoned to Xu Jiaojiao: "It's alright if the second prince doesn't like wine, I do. Come and serve me."

Xu Jiaojiao, who was about to sit down, asked, "??"

Zhao Yunzheng, sitting in the main seat, felt a sudden tightness in his chest and immediately whispered, "No!"

Zhao Minghuai raised an eyebrow and glanced at Zhao Yunzheng, his eyes full of mockery.

Hearing this, Jia Rong, who was with Xu Jiaojiao, couldn't sit still any longer: "Fifth brother, are you a dog? You came here just because you smelled it! This maid is my person, and I never agreed to let her serve you!"

Seeing the subconscious concern that Zhao Yunzheng showed, a wicked smile flashed across Zhao Minghuai's eyes.

He rested his chin on his hand, a nonchalant smirk on his lips: "She's just a maid, why is Sister Jia Rong so stingy?"

Su He also keenly noticed a significant change in Zhao Yunzheng's emotions.

Her hands, tucked into her sleeves, tightened slightly, and her gaze toward Xu Jiaojiao became gloomy.

Suddenly, she reached out and took Zhao Yunzheng's arm, rested her head on his shoulder, and smiled brightly: "Yes, Your Highness, it's just that this maid is being sent to serve Prince Jin. Prince Jin is always kind and generous, and he certainly won't harm your maid."

Already furious, Jia Rong retorted on the spot: "And who do you think you are! What right do you have to question this princess's decisions!"

Su He trembled slightly from the shout, and her eyes immediately reddened.

She looked at Zhao Yunzheng with a wronged expression, her voice choked with emotion: "Brother Yunzheng, I... I just didn't want to see Her Highness the Princess and His Highness Prince Jin arguing over a maid... I... didn't mean anything else..."

Zhao Yunzheng knew exactly what Su He was up to.

His eyes darkened slightly, and he subtly withdrew his arm, letting out a cryptic chuckle: "It's best if there isn't one..."