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

At the end of the year, the weather is getting colder and the wintersweets are blooming.

The west wind blows frequently, and the temperature in the mountains is indeed lower than that in the capital.

The ice and frost stand proudly in the cold wind, and the flowers bloom without being stained by dust.

Under the plum trees, noble ladies gathered in groups of three or four, adding some liveliness and color to the plum garden.

Zhu Jin kept pulling Cheng Jiuyuan along, with four maids following behind them.

"Sister Cheng, the plum blossoms over there are getting more sunlight, so they bloom better."

The further you go in, the fewer people there are, until there are almost no people left.

Suddenly, Cheng Jiuyuan stopped.

"What's wrong?" Zhu Jin looked back in confusion.

Cheng Jiuyuan put her finger to her lips: "Shh!"

The two turned a corner and saw a perfect couple under a plum tree in front of them.

"Third Prince, I sprained my ankle and it hurts so much." The woman held onto the tree with one hand, slightly bent over, frowned, and her face turned pale due to the pain.

I feel pity for him when I see him like this. Even if I have a heart of stone, I can't help but feel pity for him.

Zhu Jin covered her lips and looked at Cheng Jiuyuan.

Cheng Jiuyuan shook her head at her, signaling her to be quiet.

Chu Ze was fond of elegant things, so he came to see the plum blossoms in full bloom.

After all, after today, I won’t have such leisure time.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he arrived, he was disturbed by this sudden appearance.

He watched with a frown on his face; he had seen this trick too many times.

He turned around and tried to find a quiet place, but Cheng Yunge rushed forward and grabbed his sleeve.

Cheng Yunge shyly put down a beautiful sachet and said, "Your Highness, this... this is a sachet embroidered by me..."

"No need." Chu Ze pulled out his sleeves and turned to leave.

"Your Highness!"

Cheng Yunge became anxious.

Isn't it said that it's easy for a girl to win over a boy? She pretended to be weak and threw herself into his arms, and embroidered a purse to show her affection, so why was he still indifferent?

She suddenly remembered that Chu Ze liked the career-oriented type and immediately changed her strategy.

"Your Highness, I know you have great ambitions in your heart, and I can lend you a helping hand! The gold mines in Loudong have been sealed, and I know that there are also gold mines in Zhaoping and Xilin!" Cheng Yunge said anxiously.

Chu Ze paused and turned around abruptly.

Cheng Yunge's eyes lit up and his face was full of hope.

"Shut up! What does the Loudong Gold Mine have to do with me? If you keep talking nonsense, I will kill you!"

Cheng Yunge's heart was beating fast and she felt a little scared.

Whether in her past life or this life, she had never seen Chu Ze speak so harshly.

"If Your Highness doesn't believe it, you can send someone to investigate. I really have a way to help you!" Cheng Yunge knew that no matter whether it was true or not, he would definitely verify it.

Once he has verified it, he will come to find her.

This was her first step, to attract Chu Ze's attention and curiosity.

Tomorrow she would show him her skills again and amaze him with her abilities.

Chu Ze was too terrifying at this moment, so Cheng Yunge hurried back after he finished speaking.

After walking a few steps, he realized that he had sprained his ankle and began to limp again.

Zhu Jin and Cheng Jiuyuan didn't dare to move, thinking that they would go out only after Chu Ze left.

"Come out!" Chu Ze's cold voice suddenly came.

Zhu Jin opened his eyes wide, his face full of anxiety.

What should they do? They didn’t mean to eavesdrop, but they heard such a big secret.

Cheng Jiuyuan shook his head slightly at her, signaling her not to move, and then he slowly walked out from the side of the slope.

Zhu Jin stretched out his hand to hold her, his face full of anxiety. Will this Third Prince kill people to silence them?

"This subject greets His Majesty the Third Prince."

Chu Ze heard the voice and turned around suddenly.

The girl was wearing a double-breasted green-patterned skirt and a lotus-green cape with fox fur. The white fox fur surrounded her small face, making it look even more crystal clear. Her long hair was half tied up with a light yellow ribbon, and a few small pearls dotted her hair.

A gust of wind blew, and the black hairband danced in the wind.

The hem of her skirt fluttered in thin waves as she walked.

She is like an elf in this wintersweet forest, unforgettable at first sight.

"I didn't know that the Third Prince was here. I am sorry to disturb your peace. I will leave now."

After saying that, Cheng Jiuyuan bowed and was about to turn around.

"Wait!" Chu Ze said.

Cheng Jiuyuan looked at him.

"Did Miss Cheng hear anything she shouldn't have heard?"

Cheng Jiuyuan looked puzzled: "When I first arrived, I saw my sister limping away."

Then she said terrifiedly, "Did my elder sister say something to anger Your Highness? Then I will apologize to Your Highness on behalf of my elder sister. If she said something wrong, then naturally I am also at fault as her younger sister."

This means that she and Cheng Yunge are sisters, and since Cheng Yunge committed a rebellious act, she cannot escape responsibility, so naturally she would not go out and say anything irresponsible.

Seeing her terrified face, Chu Ze was unsure whether she had heard anything.

But even if she heard it, what could he do to her?

Kill her?

During the stalemate, a clear voice was heard.

"What a coincidence."

The two turned around and saw Chu Heng walking out from the flower forest.

The young man was wearing a narrow black brocade suit and a dark purple sable fur cloak. He had a smile on his face and looked like a scholar.

He walked to Cheng Jiuyuan and looked at Chu Ze. Cheng Jiuyuan bowed and said, "Your Highness."

"What were you talking about just now? Why didn't you say anything as soon as I came?" Chu Heng's lips curled up with a smile, but his eyes fell on Chu Ze with some coldness.

"Nothing, I just arrived here and I am sorry for disturbing the Third Prince's peace. I am now apologizing."

"Third brother is not a stingy person. Besides, you are my future wife and his future sister-in-law. How could he blame you for such a small matter? Right, third brother?"

The words "future wife" made Chu Ze feel unhappy for no reason, as if something had been taken away from him.

But he had to nod: "Yes."

Chu Heng took Cheng Jiuyuan's hand and said, "It's so cold? Why don't you wear more clothes before going out? Come on, I'll take you home."

The familiarity and doting in his tone startled Cheng Jiuyuan, and his eyes fell on their clasped hands.

His palms were slightly calloused, warm and strong, wrapping her hands inside.

She struggled slightly but couldn't break free.

Cheng Jiuyuan looked up and saw that he looked normal.

"Third brother, we will go back first. The scenery here is unique and you are a refined person, so please enjoy it for a while."

After saying that, he took Cheng Jiuyuan’s hand and left.

Looking at the backs of the two people and their clenched hands, Chu Ze clenched his fists.

The feeling of having something taken away from you is even stronger.

"Second Miss Cheng." He couldn't help but speak out.

Cheng Jiuyuan and the other person turned their heads.

"Do you like the zither I gave you?"

Cheng Jiuyuan was stunned.

She had been wondering what his intention was in giving her the broken-string harp.

She wanted to ask someone to send him back, but she was afraid of a fall-out. After all, if they really had to fight head-on, she wasn't sure she could get away with it.

She had only cut off a little of his financial resources, and she still needed to take things slow.

Chu Heng showed a strange smile but said nothing.

"Thank you, Third Prince. It's just that the zither is a good one, and it's a pity that it's broken."

Chu Ze was stunned: "Broken?"

"I also gave Yuan'er a zither, so there's no need to feel sorry for it. Let's go." After saying that, he took Cheng Jiuyuan's hand and left.