The legitimate daughter becomes cannon fodder? Rebirth to overthrow the system's fatality

When it's frosty and cold, belts break and fingers can't be tied together, no one wants to go out.

There were many things to do at the end of the year. There was the assassination of the third prince, and the whereabouts of the court physician Xue Peng were still being tracked down. Cheng Zongyang went out early and came back late every day, and was as busy as a top.

These things have nothing to do with Cheng Jiuyuan, a rich girl. She lives her life leisurely.

In the early morning, the sun shines softly into the courtyard through the thin clouds, and there is a faint scent of plum blossoms in the air.

It is vague and not as rich as rose or as pure as jasmine, but a unique kind of elegance.

Looking around, the white plum blossoms in the courtyard are particularly crystal clear under the sunlight. The white petals are as warm as mutton-fat jade and as light as snowflakes. Each plum blossom is delicate and exquisite.

Cheng Jiuyuan suddenly had an inspiration and picked some white plums.

While making plum blossom tea in the room, Mu Jin led Chu Heng into the yard.

"Miss, the Fifth Prince is coming."

"Oh, you came just in time. My tea is just right."

Chu Heng sat opposite her with a smile, and Cheng Jiuyuan poured him another glass.

"Try it. This white plum green tea is best for those suffering from liver and stomach stagnation, abdominal distension and pain, and poor appetite."

Chu Heng picked up the teacup, took a sip of the overflowing fragrance, and then took another sip slowly to savor it carefully.

"The tea is bright in color and has a strong aroma. The warmth of the green tea offsets the crispness of the plum fragrance, making it perfect for drinking on a snowy day."

"It seems that Your Highness is also a tea lover."

Cheng Jiuyuan poured herself a cup, held the tea, curled up in the soft chair, sniffed it gently, and took a small sip. The fragrance in her mouth made her squint her eyes in enjoyment, like a cat greedy for pleasure.

Chu Heng looked at her and moved his fingers slightly.

"It's so cold, why is Your Highness here?"

"Just watching the show, Miss Cheng Er doesn't want to know the ending of the story?"

Cheng Jiuyuan looked at him curiously: "After so many days, what have you found out?"

"All 23 assassins were killed on the spot. Only the arrow that shot into Chu Ze's chest revealed some clues."

"This arrowhead belongs to the East Palace, but this alone cannot implicate the Crown Prince. A scapegoat is enough."

Cheng Jiuyuan nodded. This was expected. Even if they knew it was the prince, what would it matter? With the Wei family around, the prince's position could not be shaken.

I believe that Chu Ze staged this play in order to provoke the anger of the emperor and the court officials. After all, if you want to destroy someone, you must first make him crazy.

As expected, Chu Heng continued, "The two factions in the court have been fighting fiercely these past two days. Even the originally neutral faction has condemned the prince's faction."

"Chi Xu was demoted, and now Mengzhou is the commander of the Jinyiwei. I was also implicated and was removed from my position in the Shenjiying and became the Minister of Personnel."

Cheng Jiuyuan was surprised for a moment: "Your Highness, this is a demotion in name only but a promotion in reality."

"It's the same everywhere." Chu Heng looked indifferent, as if he didn't care about anything.

"Your Highness also gained something from this adventure. He defeated Chi Xu."

Chu Heng looked at Cheng Jiuyuan with an inquiring look in his eyes: "This is also what I find strange. Chu Ze should have been prepared for the prince's assassination attempt, so why was he injured so badly? If he hadn't been wearing soft armor, he would have lost his life."

Cheng Jiuyuan coughed lightly and said, "Thank you, Your Highness, for coming here in the snow to satisfy my curiosity. I will offer you tea instead of wine to express my gratitude."

Changing the subject so abruptly, a hint of smile flashed across Chu Ze's eyes.

He picked up the teacup and took a sip slowly, a hint of doubt and worry slowly emerging in his eyes.

It wasn't his illusion before, she was really targeting Chu Ze in secret.

But why?

One is the prince of the royal family, and the other is the daughter of a minister who has been away from the capital for seven years. They had never had any contact with each other before.

Chu Ze is a man who is always elegant, gentle and polite to others. It is easy for a girl to fall in love with him, but she wants to kill Chu Ze.

Where does her hatred come from?

He smiled, everyone has secrets. When she wants to talk, he listens attentively. If she doesn't want to talk, he won't force her.

"It seems like you are looking for someone in your house? Do you need my help?" Chu Heng suddenly asked.

Cheng Jiuyuan was stunned and looked at Chu Heng.

"Don't get me wrong. I didn't spy on the Prime Minister's residence. It was just that the Prime Minister made some big moves and my people discovered it by accident."

Cheng Jiuyuan still looked at Chu Heng.

It really is hidden.

Cheng Zongyang has always been as low-key as possible about what happened in the mansion, but it still couldn't escape Chu Heng's eyes.

This shows that everything in the capital is under the control of this insignificant prince.

"Your Highness, don't worry about it. It's useless even if we find this person."

Based on her understanding of Cheng Yunge, she was afraid that Xue Peng had died a long time ago.

The two of them sat by the window and drank tea. The room was filled with the aroma of tea and warm as spring. Outside the window, snow was falling heavily and the wind was as cold as a knife.

"Your Highness, how do you want to live your life from now on?"

"Just like now, we can chat quietly under the moonlight and drink a cup of tea. What about you?"

Cheng Jiuyuan laughed: "It sounds easy, but it's not that easy to do."

"You're right, there are always unfinished business. When those wishes are fulfilled, what kind of life will you live?"

Cheng Jiuyuan was confused for a moment.

She was so absorbed in revenge that she never thought about how she would live after revenge.

She said uncertainly: "Maybe I will be like His Highness, with a bowl of tea and a glass of wine, and be an idle person in this bustling world."

Chu Heng's heart moved, "You and I have the same idea. Do you have any unfulfilled wishes? I can help you with one or two."

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. If I need your help, I will certainly ask for it."

Chu Heng looked at her for a long time. She wanted to kill Chu Ze. Did she think that this idle man couldn't help her?

But she wants Chu Ze's life, and he wants the prince's life, so who will sit on the throne in the future?

That position was tempting to others, but it was completely unattractive to him.

Like the old man, he gets up at 1:00 a.m. and works until 1:00 p.m. He sleeps less than three hours a day, and he also has to take care of all the concubines.

If it were him, he would definitely quit.

The two of them sat around the small red clay stove, brewing tea and talking about the day. Mu Jin would occasionally tiptoe in to check the charcoal fire, add some tea, and then quietly leave.

In the ear room, Song Lan and several maids from Feiyuan Pavilion were doing needlework around a brazier, chatting and laughing. The whole Feiyuan Pavilion was quiet and warm.

The New Year is approaching, and although Lin is pregnant, as the mistress, she still has to worry about what she should worry about.

Looking at the bill brought down by the housekeeper, Lin frowned.

"She is a concubine's daughter, how can she be treated the same as a legitimate daughter? Just make her a set of winter clothes for the New Year."

"Madam, you may not know that other concubines' daughters cannot attend palace banquets, but the eldest daughter is a disciple of the Shangguan lady official, and she has some talent and reputation, so she has to attend palace banquets every year. One dress for the palace banquet, one dress for the New Year festival, and even more parties after the New Year, so the eldest daughter wears three sets of clothes and a headdress before the New Year festival every year."

"This isn't my first year of marriage, so you don't need to explain. If I say one, then that's one."

In the past, it was because the Prime Minister thought she was useful. Now that the Prime Minister asked her to find a boyfriend for Cheng Yunge, she naturally understood what this meant.

The good treatment in the past will only remain in the past.

"Yes."

"Go ahead and do it. By the way, the three members of the Pei family are staying in the capital for the New Year. Don't forget to prepare a gift for them."

"Old slave, I'll make arrangements now."

Lin nodded slightly, and the housekeeper retreated.

"Madam, the Prime Minister asked you to choose a husband for the eldest daughter. Do you have a choice?" Nanny Wang asked.

"I'm having a headache too. Should I pick a good one for her? I feel uncomfortable when I think of the way she and her aunt look. If I pick a bad one, I'm afraid I'll get criticized. It's really difficult. Does Mammy have any good suggestions?"

"In my opinion, I'd rather pick a noble family that looks like a lavish family, but is actually a family of many lawsuits."

"Well, just go find a few according to this standard."

"Yes."