C235 (2/2)

Dongfang Hao had an apologetic look on his face as he bowed to Dongfang Chen.

”Eighth brother, between you and me, there is no need to pay attention to these formalities.”

Dongfang Chen wore a gentle smile on his face, and elegantly pulled Dongfang Hao up, Little Si's words did not affect their brotherly relationship in the slightest.

”Crown Prince, eighth prince, this old servant has matters to attend to at home, so I will take my leave first.”

Zhao Sijie tactfully said his goodbyes. The two of them were currently rivals, so it wasn't good for him to offend anyone.

”Master Zhao, this crown prince still wants to exchange some pleasantries? He didn't expect Lord Zhao to have something at home. It was truly a pity. However, the Crown Prince of Ming Japan will definitely invite you to visit his highness, I wonder if he can show me some face? ”

With these words, Zhao Sijie's body swayed slightly. Bean-sized perspiration rolled down his face and his hands were covered in cold sweat.

He never thought that he would meet the Crown Prince here today.

Now that the imperial court was in a threatening position, a single wrong step could cause a person's body to shatter into pieces.

With Crown Prince inviting him with such hospitality today, there must be suspicions in his heart, because he had to go to the Hong Gate Feast tomorrow.

”Yes …” What does Master Zhao mean by this? Is this crown prince not enough to allow my lord to go to court? ”

Dongfang Chen still had a smile on his face that was like the spring wind, but his tone was overbearing and overbearing, bringing about an unquestionable coldness.

”Please forgive me, Crown Prince! To be able to receive the Crown Prince's invitation, this old subject is extremely terrified, I will definitely not refuse Your Highness's invitation tomorrow. This old official still has urgent matters to attend to today, so I shall take my leave first. ”

Lord Zhao kneeled on the cold stone road in fear. His clothes were soaked in sweat, but he couldn't hesitate to express his gratitude.

He knew that he had completely offended the Crown Prince and was also involved in the struggle for the throne.

After that, he stood up with a trembling body and bowed to the two people before leaving the Eighth Prince's Mansion like a gust of wind.

”Third brother Crown Prince, don't ruin your body for the sake of these unrelated people. You and I have not seen each other for a long time, and I have already ordered people to set up the banquet.

Dongfang Hao ignored the fear in his eyes that was deep like a bottomless abyss, as he leaned on his shoulder and retreated back into the house.

The title of emperor belonged to him. He was the third brother of the crown prince, who had a gentle, refined appearance and was kind to others, but was filled with a scheming heart.

All these years, Dongfang Chen used all kinds of methods to win the hearts of the people, and toyed with the daughters of all the ministers, making them fall in love with him.

He already knew all of this five years ago, but he was still young and did not understand why the third brother had done so.

However, ever since royal father had gotten sick for no reason, he felt that everything was not simple. He suddenly felt that the Third Brother of the crown prince had gone overboard and was willing to throw away his family's lives for the sake of the throne.

He was well aware of the changes that had occurred in the court during the past few days, but he did not want to let his loved ones become enemies with him.

He could surrender the throne, but there were some people he could not give up.

For example, for Shangguan Jingyan, she never thought that she would actually be pregnant with her own child that night.

In this way, it was even more impossible for him to let go. He wanted to find a world for her, so that she could be a woman that could look down on the world.

The moonlight was a little bit bright, and the silvery moonlight poured down, bathing the silent night in its glow.

The eighth prince's mansion was brightly lit. Candles were burning in the gentle breeze, and it seemed like they were about to fall at any moment.

Suddenly, a few bright male voices sounded from within, echoing the endless silence of the night.

In the Tai Bei Manor, Shangguan Jingyan slowly woke up. The weak candlelight caused her to be unable to open her eyes, causing her to struggle to sit up, but she realised that her body was as if it had been run over by a car, the pain made her unable to straighten her waist.

”Cui He … ”Cough, cough …”

She gritted her teeth and struggled to sit up, only to find that she was lying in her room.

He stretched his hand out and touched his abdomen, which had yet to swell, as a bitter smile appeared on his face. 'Father and the rest probably knew about this a long time ago!'

A cold wind suddenly blew into the parched and aching throat. It was so painful that he couldn't help but cough.

”Miss, you're awake!”

A gentle wind blew in, blowing up the messy hair around her ears. She raised her head and saw Cui He jogging over with a smile that was like the spring breeze.

It was good to be innocent here, but he would never get the chance to be like this again.

”Cui He …”

When Cui He walked closer, Shangguan Jingyan suddenly hugged her and started trembling as he cried.

She had left the manor alone for more than a month, but now that she thought about how she was lonely outside and had been humiliated to the point that she did not even know that person's name …

Seeing Cui He, who had been serving him since she was young, she felt an inexplicable sense of grievance as tears began to fall like rain.

She really regretted not listening to her mother's advice at that time and obediently stayed in the crown prince's mansion, waiting for his return.