Shen Guidi concealed the disgust in his eyes, stood there indifferently, and said nothing.

She knew this person.

He is He Qingchen's full brother, Prince Rong He Chengjue.

The current empress is Emperor Zhaoyuan’s first wife.

Emperor Zhaoyuan was poor when he was young, and it was only because of the protection of Marquis Gu's daughter, who was extremely favored by the Empress Dowager at that time, that he was able to grow up safely.

After they came of age, they got married naturally.

They were childhood sweethearts and young couples. They protected each other for many years and went through hardships together. Emperor Zhaoyuan was very affectionate with the empress for a time, and one year after their marriage, she gave birth to his eldest son.

Also, Gu was a military man and had made great military achievements.

Therefore, the first thing Emperor Zhaoyuan did after ascending the throne was to make his first wife the empress and elevate the status of his first wife's family.

Since then, the Gu family has grown from a small marquisate to a state-run duke's mansion.

In recent years, the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion has been keeping a low profile.

However, as the in-laws of the two legitimate princes, the Zhenguo Mansion was destined to be involved in the disputes among the princes. Therefore, the Zhenguo Mansion quickly selected people and tried its best to support them.

This person is He Chengjue.

He is the queen's legitimate son. He has the status of legitimate son and eldest son. He is not stupid, so he is naturally the most suitable candidate.

As for He Qingchen.

Although they were born of the same mother, he was not liked by the Empress, nor by the Duke's Mansion, and even less liked by Emperor Zhaoyuan.

Naturally, it is the fate of an idle prince.

In the eyes of the Duke's Mansion, the Queen, and everyone else, He Qingchen is destined to pave the way for He Chengjue to ascend to the throne.

He Qingchen concealed the sinister look in his eyes and stepped to the side of Shen Guidi.

He put his arms around Shen Guiyi and smiled gently, "Brother, you guessed it right. This is my brother's new little princess."

After he finished speaking, he turned to Shen Guidi and said, "Princess, this is my brother, Prince Rong."

During this time, he put his arm around Shen Guidi's waist and squeezed it.

Shen Guidi froze slightly.

She lowered her eyes to look at the big hand on her waist, and could still vaguely see some bruises on the back of his hand when he exerted force.

Shen Guidi roughly understood what he meant, and immediately said softly: "So it's my royal brother? I didn't recognize you, and just now I thought you were some scoundrel from nowhere. You have no shame at all."

The corners of her lips were slightly raised, her eyebrows were curved, and her eyes seemed to be filled with starlight, which was very beautiful.

But, that smile didn't reach his eyes.

The voice also carried a hint of sarcasm and a hint of coldness, but if you didn't listen carefully, you couldn't hear it.

She did it on purpose.

Just now, when He Chengjue was speaking, he obviously used a very intimate name for He Qingchen, and also called himself "this king". All of these showed his identity. However, Shen Guidi pretended not to know him.

He just uttered such sarcastic words carelessly.

After he finished speaking, He Chengjue remained calm and didn't say anything, but the two men dressed as guards behind him suddenly looked gloomy.

As for He Qingchen who was standing beside Shen Guidi.

He looked expressionless, as if he didn't think there was anything wrong with Shen Guidi's words. In fact, the hand that was holding her waist had been shaking uncontrollably for a long time, and it was obvious that she was trying hard to hold back her laughter.

Shen Guiyi turned slightly to look at He Qingchen: "Your Highness, you are really something. Why didn't you tell me earlier that this was my brother when he just came down? I was misunderstood. It's really rude."

She smiled coquettishly and scolded He Qingchen for a few words, then looked at He Chengjue again: "Royal brother, I was rude just now. You are as broad-minded as the sea, so you will not mind my rude words and deeds, right?"

He Chengjue lowered his eyes and suppressed the unhappiness in his heart.

He smiled and glanced at Shen Guidi, shrugged his shoulders, and said with great satisfaction: "Of course. We are all family, why should there be so many rules? I just heard Qingchen mention it. I heard that my brother and sister-in-law have rarely been in the capital, so they must not be familiar with many of the affairs in the capital.

I'm also worried that in the future you will have to interact with noble families and you will be bullied.

Now it seems that I was worrying too much."

There was something else behind He Chengjue's words, how could Shen Guidi and He Qingchen not understand?

Before Shen Guidi could reply, He Qingchen did.

He responded solemnly, "It is true that my brother is overthinking. The princess is the princess of the first rank, the daughter-in-law of my father. Even the empresses in the palace have to avoid her. How dare others bully her?

If there really is someone who is blind, then there must be someone behind the scenes instructing him. Can I let him off so easily?

At that time, no matter who provoked the princess or the masters behind them, I will definitely take revenge on her double.

Royal brother, you will also protect the princess, right?

After all, you and I are brothers, and the princess is your only sister-in-law."

What He Qingchen said was also correct.

According to Northern Zhao Law, the wife of a first-rank prince is an extremely high and honorable person.

The only ones with higher status than the princess are the Queen Mother, Empress, Imperial Noble Consort, and Crown Princess;

Those who are on the same level as the princesses of the princes include those who are also princesses of the princes, those who have been conferred the first rank imperial edict, and the imperial concubines in the palace.

In the harem of the current Emperor Zhaoyuan, the Queen Mother is practicing in the National Temple and has not returned yet;

As long as the queen is still alive, there is no reason to appoint a royal concubine;

Even the imperial concubine does not have it.

As for the Crown Princess, Emperor Zhaoyuan had not yet appointed a Crown Prince, so naturally there was no Crown Princess.

By this calculation, there are really not many people in the capital who can bully her.

As for what he said next, it put He Chengjue on a pedestal. If Shen Guicui really had something, could He Chengjue still just stand by and watch?

After hearing what He Qingchen said, He Chengjue's heart suddenly sank.

This was the first time he heard He Qingchen say such strong and ambiguous words.

Even just now, he still had a gentle and pleasing look on his face.

He seems to be different in some way?

He Chengjue was still lost in thought. Someone behind him moved his clothes. He suddenly came to his senses and said with a dry laugh, "It should be so. My sister-in-law is your wife. When the emperor encounters this, there is no reason for him to stand by and watch."

He Qingchen smiled with satisfaction and said repeatedly: "That's good, that's good."

He Chengjue looked at his silly smile and felt relieved.

It must have been his illusion just now.

He Qingchen could say such words because he was probably anxious to seek protection for his little princess.

In just a few days, this woman was able to inspire this idiot to ask for protection for her?

He is a man of means.

Thinking of this, He Chengjue's eyes looked at Shen Guicui even more profound.

The lobby suddenly became quiet, with only some helpers busying around in the backyard, apparently tidying up something.

He Chengjue remembered what the guard had just said, that the area downstairs was being cleared.

His heart moved slightly, and he looked around the quiet Rong'an Tower with a curious look, and asked with a little doubt: "I just heard that Lord Lin gave this Rong'an Tower to you?"

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