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

After returning to the room to take a shower and change clothes, I changed into loose and light clothes.

Cheng Jiuyuan asked the servants to go down, and then dug out a pile of keepsakes left by his master.

She identified several major martial arts sects. If she couldn't find any information about Zhang Jiuchen in any of these sects, it would mean that Zhang Jiuchen was no longer in the martial arts world, and she would have to find another way.

She changed into her nightgown, asked the Hibiscus sisters to guard the door, and disappeared into the darkness.

It was almost dawn when she returned to her room.

After helping her to wash up simply, the Hibiscus sisters left and let her get some sleep.

Mrs. Lin never asked Cheng Jiuyuan to visit her every morning and evening. When she came in the morning, she saw Cheng Jiuyuan was still sleeping and was worried whether she was sick.

Knowing that she just didn't get enough sleep, Lin didn't say anything and walked out with her people.

"Tell me, life in the academy is so hard. You can't bring maids with you, and you have to learn riding and archery like men. No wonder Yuan'er is tired. Let her sleep and don't disturb her. Also, ask the kitchen to prepare some nourishing food and bring it to Yuan'er when she wakes up..." Lin gave instructions as she walked out.

Now there are no troublesome people in this mansion. Lin is in power and has nothing to ask for. His life is getting more and more comfortable, and he has become more generous and amiable.

Cheng Jiuyuan slept until almost noon, and Mu Jin had to wake her up.

"Miss, didn't you make an appointment with His Highness yesterday to meet at Ruyi Tower at noon..."

Cheng Jiuyuan turned over and sat up: "What time is it now?"

"It's three quarters past four."

Cheng Jiuyuan quickly washed and dressed, said something to Lin, and hurried out with the Mujin sisters, heading straight for Ruyi Tower.

When we arrived at Ruyi Tower, Chu Heng was already there and even the wine and food were prepared.

"I'm sorry, I'm late as the host. I'll drink a glass as a punishment."

Cheng Jiuyuan picked up the wine on the table and brought it to her mouth, but was stopped by Chu Heng.

"Drinking on an empty stomach burns the stomach and makes you drunk easily."

Cheng Jiuyuan curled her lips and smiled. She wouldn't get drunk even if she drank the whole pot of wine on an empty stomach.

However, Cheng Jiuyuan didn't say anything, put down his wine glass, and sat down slowly.

"This Blue Sea Fish Soup is the latest dish developed by Ruyi Tower. It is made from deep-sea fish meat. The soup is as clear and transparent as the blue sea, hence the name. The fish meat is fresh and tender and very delicious. You should try it."

Chu Heng personally served her a small bowl of fish soup and handed it to her, looking at her with a smile.

Cheng Jiuyuan tasted a spoonful and found it was indeed delicious as he said.

"This is pigeon stewed with purple bamboo and golden threads. It uses bamboo shoots, golden mushrooms, and pigeon. The soup is green and the meat is tender. The purple bamboo is fragrant and the golden threads are embellished. It is delicious and fragrant."

"Try this lily and lotus paste pastry. The pastry is crispy, the lotus paste is soft, and the lily fragrance is lingering. It is sweet but not greasy..."

One kept picking up food, while the other kept eating.

"Your Highness, I can do it myself."

Chu Heng then picked out the dishes and started eating.

"It seems that His Highness knows a lot about food."

Chu Heng smiled and said, "I am indeed very interested in food. Ruyi Tower had a very strong rival in the beginning, and it was with the new dishes I developed that Ruyi Tower defeated the rival. If I had not been born in an imperial family, I might have traveled the world with beautiful scenery and delicious food as my companions, and when I was tired, I would have found a place by the mountains, rivers, or lakes and built a small house..."

The two of them ate and chatted, it was very warm.

While eating, a familiar voice came from outside the door.

"Is the fifth brother in there?"

Cheng Jiuyuan and Chu Heng looked at each other. It was Chu Ze's voice.

Chu Ze was about to push the door open, but Chi Zhang pulled Chu Ze aside and said, "Your Highness, the Master is entertaining guests, so it's not convenient..."

"What's the inconvenience? When we meet brothers, we naturally have to say hello." He pushed open the door.

"So Second Miss Cheng is here too." Chu Ze's gaze fell on Cheng Jiuyuan.

His gaze was gentle, but it made the two people in the room feel vaguely uncomfortable.

"Greetings, His Royal Highness Prince Rui." Cheng Jiuyuan stood up and saluted.

Chu Ze walked in and said with a smile, "No need to be polite. I just heard that Fifth Brother was here, so I came to say hello. I didn't expect Second Miss Cheng to be here too. Didn't I disturb you?"

Cheng Jiuyuan pursed her lips and said nothing.

Chu Heng sighed: "Of course I'm sorry to bother you."

Chu Ze looked at Chu Heng.

"Third brother, you know that I don't have many opportunities to meet Miss Cheng. It's hard to get a chance to be alone with her."

Chu Ze just asked casually, but he didn't expect him to be so straightforward.

"Fifth brother, you have been to the academy twice in the past half month, and you have made an appointment at Ruyi Tower today. Isn't that enough?"

"Of course not. Third brother, you don't understand the pain of missing someone for three years. If you want to understand, just ask father to find you a marriage partner."

Chu Ze's smile froze.

He envied Chu Heng very much.

Being able to express one's feelings so directly.

His eyes fell on Cheng Jiuyuan, and even he himself couldn't explain what his feelings were for her.

Deep down in his heart, he felt that Cheng Jiuyuan was born to belong to him, Chu Ze.

This emotion has been bothering him for a long, long time.

Could this be what the ancients meant by 'love arises from nowhere, yet grows ever deeper'?

When he heard about what happened in the academy, Chu Heng could go to help and protect her openly, but he couldn't.

Chu Heng could go to the academy to pick her up and bring her back home, and he could go to the Prime Minister's Mansion to see her, but he couldn't.

Seeing her enter Ruyi Tower today, he couldn't bear it any longer.

Although he couldn't do anything now, he also hoped that she saw more than just Chu Heng in her eyes.

He clenched his fists.

hold on.

Wait until he reaches that position, until Chu Heng is no longer needed.

In her eyes, there is only him!

Chu Ze stood up and smiled warmly: "It's me, as the elder brother, who is ignorant. I won't bother you anymore."

After saying that, he looked at Cheng Jiuyuan deeply and walked out the door.