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

Chapter 57 This King Will Feed You

After Prince Chen left, Xu Jiaojiao pouted her stiff smile, her originally pitiful and demure appearance instantly changing.

She leaned back lazily, resting softly against the headboard, a faint smile playing on her lips.

She was very satisfied with her performance tonight!

Seeing the Prince's distressed and anxious expression, she knew that he had taken a liking to her.

Thinking of her bloodied hands, a hint of ruthlessness appeared in Xu Jiaojiao's eyes.

Although Tian Chunhua didn't say it, she could guess that the person behind Tian Chunhua was Zheng Antong.

However, recalling the look in the princess's eyes earlier, Xu Jiaojiao hesitated, wondering how much the princess had been involved in this matter behind the scenes.

The answer wasn't important; at least she knew the princess's attitude.

She had previously thought that if the princess made her a concubine, then she and the princess would be on the same side, and at least until the princess achieved her goal, they would not be at odds.

Clearly, she was still naive.

The princess was not as magnanimous as one might imagine. Seeing how much Prince Chen doted on her, she was still wary.

Inside the Prince Chen's mansion, the Princess Consort holds absolute power in the inner quarters, and being targeted by her is no good thing.

Xu Jiaojiao narrowed her eyes slightly, thinking to herself:

Ideally, Zheng Antong should be tripped up completely this time, so that she can have more energy to guard against and deal with the princess.

Furthermore, she needs to quickly cultivate good relationships with the Empress and Jia Rong, making them her supporters, and ideally, get promoted as soon as possible.

The higher her rank, the more power she could wield in the backyard of the Prince's mansion, and the more convenient it would be for her to act...

Here, Xu Jiaojiao was contemplating her future plans, while over there, Zhao Yunzheng, after leaving Yuhua Courtyard, did not return to his study but instead turned and left the Prince's Mansion, riding his horse all the way to a medical clinic.

Inside the clinic, Shadow Six, who was wearing a mask, immediately stepped forward and bowed when he saw him arrive.

Zhao Yunzheng nodded slightly: "Get up, how is the child?"

Ying Liu led Zhao Yunzheng towards the inner hall of the clinic: "Although the child survived, his right leg is completely ruined. Not only that, Lao Mo also found a mark of a heavy blow from a hidden weapon in the child's left groin."

"Hidden weapon...leg crevice..." Zhao Yunzheng paused, his sharp eyebrows and eyes suddenly darkening.

Shadow Six continued to report: "I have carefully examined the marks. The person who threw the hidden weapon was skilled and must be a master. There are not many people in the capital with such skills. I cannot imagine who would deliberately frame you."

Zhao Yunzheng laughed in exasperation.

None of his opponents were as despicable as him.

This person's actions against the child were probably not intended to frame him, but rather to delay his return home.

Thinking of Xu Jiaojiao's injuries, Zhao Yunzheng's anger flared: "Very well! They didn't even spare a child! These people deserve to die!"

The menacing aura made Ying Liu afraid to raise his head. Zhao Yunzheng pondered for a moment, then looked at Ying Liu: "Go to Qunfang Garden and have our men close the net..."

……

Inside Millennium Centre.

Zheng Antong paced back and forth anxiously, like an ant on a hot pan.

The wet nurse stepped forward to comfort her: "Your Highness, don't worry. Even if the matter is investigated and we are not implicated yet, there will be someone to take the blame, won't there?"

She glanced meaningfully in the direction of Shi Nuan Pavilion, and Zheng Antong immediately understood what the wet nurse meant. However, she was still a little uneasy: "What if that idiot betrays me?"

The wet nurse smiled knowingly: "The concubine has been under house arrest and knows nothing about what has happened in the manor."

Zheng Antong's eyes lit up, and she immediately breathed a sigh of relief: "The wet nurse is right! But the servant who went to put away the leftover wood hasn't come back to me yet. Could something have happened to her?"

The wet nurse frowned and thought for a moment: "If something happens to this person, it will indeed be a bit troublesome, but it's not a big problem. That person is not a servant of the Millennium Courtyard. As long as the concubine insists that she doesn't know anything about this matter, the prince can't do anything to the concubine if he can't produce any evidence."

After a pause, the wet nurse sighed solemnly, "It's not difficult to extricate yourself from this matter, but I'm afraid the prince will harbor resentment towards the empress, which will affect the relationship between you two."

Zheng Antong's eyes dimmed instantly.

emotion?

There was never any affection between her and Prince Chen; if there was, it was only one-sided on her part.

Xu Jiaojiao didn't die. Prince Chen will definitely investigate the source of the witchcraft. These lowly maids are spineless and will surely expose her.

The wet nurse was right; she could easily extricate herself from the situation, but it was inevitable that Prince Chen would develop a dislike for her.

She needs to get her father to support Prince Chen more in court. For the sake of her parents, Prince Chen might change his mind about her.

Thinking of this, Zheng Antong sighed, "Grind the ink for me, I need to write a letter to my mother..."

……

Inside Mingkun Courtyard.

The princess stared at the page in front of her for half an hour without moving.

My mind is too restless; I can't concentrate at all.

After a moment, she put down her book: "Has Madam Xu already woken up?"

Wang Mama immediately stepped forward and poured a cup of tea for the princess: "She's awake. The prince went to see her, but he didn't mention the witchcraft, nor did he lift the seal on Yuhua Courtyard. Is there anything we can do?"

The princess rubbed her fingertips together, pondered for a moment, and said, "The matter of witchcraft has shaken the court and is no longer just a matter of the inner court. Now that the prince has returned to his residence, there is no reason for me to overstep my bounds and take action. Let's hold back for now."

She never expected that Zheng Antong wouldn't turn out this way.

She was given all the opportunities, yet she couldn't even kill Xu Jiaojiao, who had no power or influence! And she even made the whole capital know about it!

waste!

Thinking of the meaningful look in Zhao Yunzheng's eyes after he finished reading the confession that day, the princess felt a surge of annoyance.

She slammed the book shut in frustration, looked up at the winter plum blossoms outside the window, and her eyes were filled with gloom.

……

Inside Yuhua Courtyard.

On the day Xu Jiaojiao woke up, Zhao Yunzheng stayed overnight at Yuhua Courtyard.

When Zhao Yunzheng arrived, Lianye was feeding Xu Jiaojiao.

Xu Jiaojiao's hand injury is very serious and will not heal for at least one or two months.

Upon entering the house and seeing this scene, Zhao Yunzheng felt a pang of heartache.

Before Xu Jiaojiao could get up to greet him, he strode forward, patted her shoulder gently, and told her to sit down: "No need for formalities, sit down."

Xu Jiaojiao obediently sat back down in her seat: "Has Your Highness finished your meal?"

Zhao Yunzheng sat down casually: "No, I just wanted to eat here."

Lu Hai, who was standing nearby, was very perceptive and offered Zhao Yunzheng a set of bowls and chopsticks, as well as a pot of cold wine.

Zhao Yunzheng didn't rush to pick up his chopsticks, but instead took the bowl from Lianye's hand: "Here, let me feed you."

Xu Jiaojiao was slightly taken aback, then blushed with embarrassment: "This, this is against the rules..."

Zhao Yunzheng chuckled and commanded, "In the Prince Chen's residence, my word is law. Listen to me and open your mouth!"

Xu Jiaojiao's raven feathers trembled slightly as she moved closer to Zhao Yunzheng. Her pretty face became even redder, making her already charming appearance even more alluring.

The servants, being very perceptive, quickly withdrew from the room. Inside, the two locked eyes, the atmosphere intimate, and Zhao Yunzheng felt a surge of heat within him.

Looking into Xu Jiaojiao's shy and timid eyes, his throat bobbed, but thinking of her injuries, Zhao Yunzheng suppressed his burning anger.

Perhaps out of embarrassment, Xu Jiaojiao said she was full after a few bites.

Zhao Yunzheng didn't insist and started eating on his own. However, while he ate, Xu Jiaojiao rested her chin on her hand and stared at him intently, making him somewhat distracted...