The prince dotes on his wife: a reborn peasant woman is not easy to mess with

They shouted "General Xia, Miss Zhou" to express their respect and gratitude to these two heroes.

Xia Yechen and Zhou Xiaoyuan also looked back frequently to thank the people who saw them off. This scene moved many people.

At the same time, King Jing also left Liuzhou City. When he heard the people's enthusiastic cheers for Xia Yechen and Zhou Xiaoyuan, he couldn't help but feel a little ashamed.

He realized how impulsive and immature his actions had been, which had greatly damaged his image among the people.

He decided to act more cautiously and think more about the people in the days to come.

Han Mingzhu also heard about what happened to Prince Jing in Liuzhou City, and she felt very disappointed and sad. She knew that Prince Jing's behavior made the businessmen very dissatisfied, and it also caused great damage to his image.

She began to doubt Prince Jing's character and abilities, and she didn't know whether she should continue to support him.

On a sunny afternoon, Concubine Jia was drinking tea in the palace, accompanied by Han Mingzhu.

"Mingzhu, what do you think of Prince Jing?" Concubine Jia asked casually.

Han Mingzhu hesitated for a moment, but finally said it bluntly, "There are rumors that Prince Jing is extremely talented and capable in both civil and military affairs, but I don't think he is as perfect as the legend says."

Concubine Jia chuckled lightly, "The rumors among the people are just some nonsense. Although Prince Jing has some talents, he is far from as magical as those people say."

Han Mingzhu was a little surprised, "Really? But..."

Concubine Jia waved her hand, "Don't be suspicious. I'm telling you this because I believe you. In fact, Prince Jing... there are some things that would be bad if you knew about him.

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Han Mingzhu nodded, "I understand, empress."

In the following days, Han Mingzhu conveyed Concubine Jia's words to Lord Zhen Guo.

The people sent by Duke Zhen to investigate Prince Jing have returned, and their reports made Duke Zhen more convinced that Concubine Jia and her son were not honest with Han Mingzhu.

"I have sent people to investigate Prince Jing." Zhen Guogong told Han Mingzhu, "From all aspects, Prince Jing's talent is indeed inferior to Xia Yechen."

Xia Yechen and Zhou Xiaoyuan had just returned to the capital when they were summoned into the palace by Concubine Shu. Concubine Shu is a beautiful and gentle woman. She likes Nini very much and often misses the child she raised with her own hands.

"Nini, what's happened to you recently?" Concubine Shu looked at Nini, her eyes full of concern, "You look thinner and darker."

Nini pouted, a little displeased, "I feel stronger than before." She said confidently, "I can beat Sima Feng."

Xia Yechen and Zhou Xiaoyuan looked at each other with some doubts in their hearts. They knew that Nini had always admired the Fifth Emperor Sister, but they didn't know when she met Sima Feng.

"Nini, when did you and Sima Feng meet?" Xia Yechen asked.

"Well..." Nini thought for a while, "Once, the Fifth Emperor sister secretly bullied me, and Sima Feng saved me after she saw her."

Concubine Shu couldn't help but become nervous when she heard that Nini was being bullied, "Nini, are you not hurt?"

"No." Nini quickly comforted Concubine Shu, "It was Sima Feng who saved me, and he even treated me to delicious food."

When the emperor heard that Xia Yechen and Zhou Xiaoyuan were in Concubine Shu's palace, he came to visit them. When he walked into the palace, he found that Concubine Shu was in a low mood, and he couldn't help but feel something in his heart.

doubt.

"Concubine Shu, what's wrong with you?" the emperor asked with concern, "Is there anything that makes you unhappy?"

Concubine Shu sighed and told the emperor about the fifth princess bullying Nini.

"Is there such a thing?" The emperor frowned, "This fifth princess is really too much."

"I have already asked someone to call the Fifth Princess for questioning." Concubine Shu said, "I hope she can give me a reasonable explanation."

Soon after, the fifth princess was brought. Seeing that both the emperor and concubine Shu were present, she felt a little panicked.

"Fifth Princess, I heard that you are somewhat dissatisfied with Nini?" the emperor asked seriously.

"I didn't." The fifth princess quickly denied.

When Nini heard this answer, she didn't want to pursue it anymore, "Uncle Emperor, it's okay. I don't blame her."

Zhou Xiaoyuan saw the resentful expression on the fifth princess's face and knew in her heart that she had not accepted Nini's kindness. She and Concubine Shu winked, and Concubine Shu understood.

"Fifth Princess, do you know why I like Nini?" Concubine Shu asked.

"Because she looks cute." The fifth princess replied disdainfully.

"Not only that." Concubine Shu shook her head and said, "Nini is kind-hearted and never cares about others. Moreover, she is very smart and sensible. If you know more about her, you will find that she has many advantages worth learning from."

After hearing these words, the fifth princess felt even more dissatisfied. She was jealous that Nini was favored by the emperor, and she was also jealous of Concubine Shu's love for Nini. This made her feel very uncomfortable.

The emperor frowned and looked at the fifth princess, "How are your recent studies?" he asked.

The fifth princess lowered her head, not daring to look into the emperor's eyes, "It's... not bad."

emperor

Sighing, "What else do you mean?" He said seriously, "You are a royal child, you should focus on your studies instead of thinking about useless things every day."

The fifth princess was unconvinced, but she did not dare to contradict the emperor. She whispered: "I am also studying."

The emperor became even more angry after hearing this, "Where are the results of your study? Why didn't I see it?" He said sternly, "What do you think about every day? Are you jealous of your sister again?"

The fifth princess was stung by the emperor's words. She raised her head and looked at the emperor unconvinced, "I didn't!" she said loudly.

The emperor shook his head, "Go back and reflect on your behavior." He said seriously, "I don't want to see you like this again."

The fifth princess ran out of the palace in tears. After Ning Bin learned the news, she quickly came to plead with the emperor.

"Your Majesty, you are too harsh on the princess." Ning Bin said, "The princess is still young and needs your care and guidance."

The emperor sighed, "I know," he said, "but I can't tolerate her wasting her time on meaningless things. She will inherit the throne in the future, and she needs to have the ability and wisdom that a monarch should have."

After hearing these words, Ning Bin felt dissatisfied. She believed that the emperor was too harsh on the fifth princess and put all the responsibilities on the fifth princess, as if she had no fault of her own.

So, she found the seventh prince Xia Yehong, hoping that he could vent his anger on her sister.

"Seventh Prince, you are the popular person in front of the Emperor." Ning Bin pleaded, "Can you speak for the princess?"

Xia Yehong looked at Ning Bin and knew in his heart that she was doing something for her.

The fifth princess was worried about her situation. He pondered for a moment and then said: "Don't worry, mother, I will find an opportunity to vent my anger for my sister."