The seductive princess is no longer being pursued; the aloof prime minister is facing a crematorium.

Chapter 205 was just something I found interesting.
That's a strange statement.

Jiang Jinshuang scoffed lightly, her gaze towards Pei Du carrying a hint of amusement that didn't reach her eyes.

Her gaze fell on Pei Du's bright red official robe.

On the official robe, a crane with outstretched wings was embroidered, surrounded by auspicious clouds and embroidered with gold patterns.

The official robe was made of the finest fabric, a magnificent brocade robe, which shone beautifully in the sun.

Jiang Jinshuang raised her eyebrows slightly, and the corners of her mouth turned up a little.

She paid no attention to the turbulent emotions churning in the man's eyes and the intense, overwhelming feelings within them.

Instead, he tilted his head slightly and stretched out one hand.

Her slender, beautiful hands lightly touched the man's cool brocade official robe.

Jiang Jinshuang's fingertips landed on Pei Du's red robe at the collar.

She narrowed her eyes and could even clearly see the man's Adam's apple bob as his cold, deep gaze focused on her hand.

The fingertips moved slightly downwards.

Following the soft, lustrous sheen of his official robe, from the collar to his chest, and then slowly moving to his jade belt.

A subtle, almost imperceptible force circled below his jade belt, arousing a range of sensations, both deep and shallow.

—Like teasing a cat.

Pei Du pursed his lips slightly, his lower abdomen was taut, and even his breathing was slow and deep.

Finally, as if unable to bear the slight itch any longer, the man reached out and his cold hand grasped Jiang Jinshuang's slender wrist.

Slightly tighten.

“Jiang Jinshuang…”

Pei Du called her that, his throat tightening, his voice low and hoarse.

Jiang Jinshuang raised an eyebrow slightly, still smiling as she looked at him: "Lord Pei, are you planning to cling to me?"

His ears flushed crimson, and upon hearing Jiang Jinshuang's words, his slightly bewildered gaze finally focused, and he frowned belatedly: "What?"

Jiang Jinshuang blinked, looking completely innocent: "Wasn't yesterday's incident initiated by the Grand Secretary?"

"Now you're acting like this, demanding an explanation. Does the Grand Secretary intend to pin this on me?"

The allure that had risen in her eyes gradually faded away.

Pei Du's pupils contracted slightly, and his gaze towards Jiang Jinshuang held a hint of bewilderment: "Coming to interrogate me?"

“Yes, to demand an explanation,” Jiang Jinshuang laughed. “Isn’t Lord Pei’s righteous questioning of me an act of demanding an explanation?”

“Jiang Jinshuang,” Pei Du said hoarsely, “so you think that what happened yesterday was nothing more than…”

"I just found it interesting." Jiang Jinshuang looked at Pei Du calmly and spoke the truth.

When Pei Du feigned illness to lure her to visit Wenshan Pavilion, Jiang Jinshuang was already feeling resentful.

However, after teasing Pei Du, Jiang Jinshuang felt much better, and her anger naturally disappeared.

Jiang Jinshuang is actually quite self-aware.

She had practiced martial arts for many years and had seen countless battles and bloodshed in the capital. Born in the imperial city, she had witnessed much intrigue and power struggles, and there was a wicked side to her heart.

She likes fun things.

But for her, there were too few interesting things in the world.

—Pei Du, who was confused and bewildered, was one of them.

For these interesting things, Jiang Jinshuang often does some unconventional things.

That's why I teased him back then.

It had nothing to do with love; she just thought it was fun, so she did it.

Jiang Jinshuang has always been very open-minded about matters of the bedroom.

As long as it's fun.

"I just found it interesting."

As soon as Jiang Jinshuang finished speaking, she saw the man in front of her have his pupils contract violently, like a beast that had suddenly seen a bright light.

He lowered his head. Jiang Jinshuang could no longer see his expression, only his trembling fingers gripping the teacup.

Her fingertips were still resting on the man's jade belt.

His hand was clearly still gripping her wrist.

The hand gripping her tightened, leaving red and white marks on Jiang Jinshuang's wrist.

Jiang Jinshuang didn't speak, but just looked at him leisurely, without pulling away the hand he was holding.

The carriage moved forward slowly and steadily.

I do not know how long it has been.

Jiang Jinshuang heard the man sneer.

Somewhat abrupt, Jiang Jinshuang was taken aback.

He tightened his grip on her hand, pulling her slowly upwards along his clothes until she covered his chest.

Pei Du finally raised his eyes.

His gaze toward her was unfathomable, like the dark clouds churning in a rainy night that obscures the sun.

“If Your Highness finds it interesting, you shouldn’t let go.”

That hand guided her and placed it on his chest.

Jiang Jinshuang could even feel the man's strong heartbeat beneath the gleaming official robes.

He held her hand, not allowing her to break free.

Jiang Jinshuang looked up at him, her eyes filled with calm and a smile.

Her tone rose slightly, her voice clear and ethereal: "Does Lord Pei mean that I... should have an affair while marrying my husband?"

She disregarded Pei Du's moral bottom line.

She even enjoys pushing his boundaries and seeing his reaction.

“Jiang Jinshuang,” Pei Du’s voice was low and hoarse, “you always…”

You always,

The carriage slowly stopped.

Outside the carriage, Jingmo called out loudly, "Your Highness, we have arrived at the Princess's residence."

Jiang Jinshuang raised the corners of her lips.

She used a clever trick to easily break free from Pei Du's grasp.

Lifting her skirt, Jiang Jinshuang slowly rose and stepped out of the carriage.

After getting off the carriage, Jiang Jinshuang smiled at the man inside and said, "Thank you, Lord Pei. If His Majesty invites you to help select candidates, I hope you will have a discerning eye and put in a good word for me."

After saying that, Jiang Jinshuang didn't look back. She turned around and left, entering the princess's residence.

Watching Jiang Jinshuang's departing figure, Jingmo asked the man inside the carriage, "My lord, shall we go straight back to the manor?"

Inside the carriage.

The man seemed to have taken a long time to calm himself down.

After a long pause, Jingmo finally heard the man's low, cold voice: "Go to the Dali Temple."

"Yes."
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The clues that had been broken in the case of Prince Ruiyang were rekindled by Jiang Jinshuang because of the rebellion of Prince Changping.

In the past, although the relationship between Prince Changping and Prince Ruiyang was not exactly good, they were still royal brothers and maintained a personal relationship, so they were on good terms.

The fact that Prince Changping was able to go to great lengths to obtain Prince Ruiyang's mask after his death at least indicates that he must have known some inside information about what happened to Prince Ruiyang back then.

Unlike Prince Ruiyang, Prince Changping, Jiang Zeyi, had a better relationship with Jiang Biechen.

Moreover, when Prince Ruiyang was imprisoned, not only Jiang Jinshuang, but also Jiang Biechen visited him in prison. If we were to talk about it, Jiang Biechen might also know some things from back then.

Jiang Jinshuang not only wanted to bring the memorial tablet of Prince Ruiyang back to the Imperial Ancestral Temple.

He also wants him to clear his name and be upright and honest.

Perhaps I should find an opportunity to talk to Jiang Biechen.