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

The people on the painted boat were watching the poetry contest in the pavilion when they heard someone shouting on the shore.

"Third brother, fifth brother!"

Everyone turned their heads to look and saw Chu Qing waving at them happily on the shore.

Zhu Jin's face turned pale.

Chu Wan frowned: "Why is she here too?"

When Chu Qing saw that the handsome and elegant top scholar at the bow was indeed there, the smile on her face suddenly became sweeter.

Later, she found out that Pei Xuan was Cheng Jiuyuan's cousin.

She decided not to target Cheng Jiuyuan anymore, after all, she would be her cousin's wife in the future.

She heard from someone early this morning that Pei Xuan had come to Taohuatan, so she went to ask her mother for help.

Her mother scolded her, but her brother the Crown Prince said that Pei Xuan had an immeasurable future. Even his father often praised his knowledge. What's more, he had an uncle who was the Prime Minister, and the Pei family was rich enough to rival a country.

After hearing this, her mother let her leave the palace.

"Hurry up and pull the boat to the shore." Chu Qing said in a soft voice.

Chu Wan told the boatman: "Don't listen to her."

Seeing that the pleasure boat was not moving, Chu Qing asked his servants to row the boat over and approach their pleasure boat.

Chu Qing boarded the pleasure boat and greeted Cheng Jiuyuan and the others with a smile. His look was far different from his previous arrogance.

"What tricks is she playing?" Chu Wan asked Cheng Jiuyuan quietly.

Cheng Jiuyuan didn't say anything, but just grabbed Zhu Jin's hand.

After watching the poetry contest for a while, everyone felt bored and went into the pleasure boat.

Chu Qing came uninvited and sat opposite Pei Xuan.

Pei Xuan's glass was empty, and she immediately picked up the wine pot to refill it for him.

Pei Xuan said quickly: "I will do it myself. I dare not trouble the princess."

"Mr. Pei, you are too polite. Mr. Pei, I often hear my brother the Crown Prince and my mother mention you. Whenever they talk about you, they are full of praise..."

Chu Qing was being so approachable and shy, and everyone present was not stupid, so they naturally saw it.

Yan Yu glanced at Pei Xuan, and only felt relieved when she saw that he still looked indifferent.

But the other party is a princess after all. If the emperor really decrees the marriage, then...

The joy of going out for fun was gone in an instant.

Seeing Yan Yu looking worried, Cheng Jiuyuan patted her hands.

Due to Chu Qing's arrival, everyone prepared to go home after not staying for long.

In the carriage, Yan Yu lowered his head, not knowing what he was thinking.

Cheng Jiuyuan comforted him, "It's okay, you are the only one in my cousin's heart."

Zhu Jin also hurriedly said: "Yes, you don't have to worry, you and Master Pei are childhood sweethearts. Besides, Chu Qing is unruly, willful, vicious and selfish, that's why Master Pei doesn't like her."

Yan Yu sighed and said, "Of course I believe your cousin, but she is the princess. If there is really an imperial decree, who dares to disobey it?"

This is also what Cheng Jiuyuan is worried about.

My cousin is so outstanding in every aspect. What if the emperor issues an order...

"It's okay. It hasn't come to that yet." Cheng Jiuyuan comforted.

When they arrived at the downtown area, Yan Yu followed the Pei brothers back home.

Cheng Jiuyuan sent Zhu Jin back to the Taifu Mansion before returning to the Prime Minister's Mansion.

As soon as Cheng Jiuyuan entered Feiyuan Pavilion, Chun Xing told her that Chu Heng had arrived.

Cheng Jiuyuan entered the room and saw Chu Heng reading the poetry collection she usually read.

"We just broke up, why are you here?" Cheng Jiuyuan walked over and sat opposite him, pouring herself a cup of tea.

"I want to know, what is the purpose of today's trip?"

Cheng Jiuyuan paused while drinking tea and said, "When the time comes, you will know it naturally."

"So mysterious?"

Cheng Jiuyuan raised an eyebrow and said nothing. He put down the teacup, looked at Chu Heng and said, "Northern Qi's Crown Prince Qi Zhen has arrived in the capital. Did you know?"

Chu Heng looked at Cheng Jiuyuan in surprise.

When he saw Qi Zhen today, God knows how much willpower he used to restrain himself from twisting Qi Zhen's neck.

The scenes in the dream kept churning in his mind.

Qi Zhen's arrogant and cruel laugh, her wailing in agony that made her want to die but could not, and the blood all over the ground.

"What's wrong with you?" Cheng Jiuyuan noticed that he suddenly stopped talking and looked up. She had never seen him with such a horrifying expression.

Chu Heng suppressed his surging blood and looked at her suspiciously, "How did you know?"

If it weren't for that dream, he wouldn't have recognized Qi Zhen even if he saw him.

How did she find out?

Or has her spies spread all over Dongling?

Cheng Jiuyuan also knew that if she reminded him, it would arouse suspicion.

Qi Zhen is an extremely ambitious man who is determined to take over Dongling, so we have to be on guard against him hiding his whereabouts.

"Don't doubt the authenticity of the news. Just be careful. When the time is right, I will tell you everything you want to know."

Seeing that she didn't want to talk, Chu Heng didn't continue to ask.

"Did I help you this time?" She asked her fiancé to help her make an appointment with another man to appreciate the flowers. He must be the best in the world, right?

Cheng Jiuyuan nodded: "Well, I'll repay the favor I gave you for helping you take down Wei Yuanshan."

Chu Heng laughed and said, "You really don't suffer any loss."

Cheng Jiuyuan suddenly thought of Chu Qing, looked at Chu Heng and asked, "Does the Fourth Princess like my cousin?"

"Don't worry. Even if the Queen agrees to recruit your eldest cousin as her husband, Father will not agree."

"My cousin finally passed the imperial examination and became the top scholar. His ambitions have not been fulfilled, so he cannot become a royal consort."

The princes-in-law of Dongling never had real power in the court.

"Pei Xuan is such a talented person, my father will make use of him. However, to be on the safe side, it is better to arrange a marriage for your eldest cousin as soon as possible."

Cheng Jiuyuan nodded: "I will remind him."

The two chatted for a few more sentences, and then Chu Heng stood up and said goodbye.

Cheng Jiuyuan walked to the desk and was about to practice calligraphy when Mu Jin hurried in.

"Miss, I found out. That Mr. Qi lives in Ruyi Tower, and he is accompanied by a servant. He has only been in the capital for three days, and he has been playing around all day. There is nothing unusual. As for the identity of this young man..."

"I know his identity. There's no need to check, lest we alert the enemy."

As he was speaking, Song Lan came in.

"Girl, the eldest girl is back. It was that Master Qi who sent her back. I heard that the eldest girl's carriage broke down on the road and she met Master Qi."

Cheng Jiuyuan curled her lips.

Qi Zhen took action immediately, which was really quick.

It seems that Cheng Yunge makes him very satisfied.

"Keep watching these two people, be careful, don't let him find you."

"Yes, girl."

Cheng Jiuyuan's lips curled up.

Didn't Cheng Yunge want a husband with high status and power? Qi Zhen fits the bill perfectly.