The abstinent and powerful minister is cold and aloof during the day, but he adores her in his dream

Chapter 313 Zhiwan: Who is my cousin taking me to see?

Xuan Yuanjing was tripped by Zhi Wan and fell to the ground, losing both face and dignity. Just as she was getting angry, Lu Zhan suddenly appeared and lifted Zhi Wan onto a horse. The two of them rode together as if no one else was around and disappeared from everyone's sight.

Overwhelmed with jealousy and hatred, she pounded the ground and roared, "I will definitely kill that bitch Zhiwan!"

Seeing how angry she was, Ouyang Zhenzhu was afraid that she would bite people indiscriminately like a mad dog, so she quickly waved to the guards and prepared to slip away, but Xuan Yuanjing spotted her with sharp eyes.

She was just looking for someone to vent her anger on, and since Ouyang Zhenzhu was always close to Zhiwan, she could take it out on her.

She stood up and angrily ordered her subordinates, "Bring Ouyang Zhenzhu here!"

Ouyang Zhenzhu hurriedly hid behind the guards and angrily said to Xuan Yuanjing, "Don't think that just because you're a princess you can disregard the law and commit violence in the street! If you dare to touch me, I'll file a complaint with the Emperor! I refuse to believe that even a prince is punished the same as a commoner for breaking the law, let alone a princess like you!"

Xuanyuan Jing sneered, "That depends on whether you have the opportunity to appeal to the emperor." With that, she brandished her riding whip and walked towards Ouyang Zhenzhu herself.

Although Ouyang Zhenzhu spoke with a strong tone, she was still somewhat wary of the other party's aggressive demeanor.

So she took off running.

However, after only two steps, someone grabbed him by the collar.

"You're usually quite feisty, why are you so timid now?"

Ouyang Zhenzhu was initially angry when someone grabbed her by the collar, but her eyes lit up instantly when she recognized the voice.

For the first time ever, she didn't argue with him; instead, she instinctively grabbed his hand.

"You've come just in time! That mad dog Xuan Yuanjing is about to bite someone, you need to control her!"

The person who arrived was Duan Ling.

He raised an eyebrow at Ouyang Zhenzhu's outstretched hand, a sudden smile playing on his lips. Using his sleeve as cover, he took her hand and pulled her closer, whispering, "Ouyang Zhenzhu, you've held my hand, so you have to take responsibility for me!"

Ouyang Zhenzhu was still basking in the joy of finding an ally when she heard this, and the happy look on her face froze. "What did you say?"

Duan Ling did not answer, but pulled her behind him and said loudly, "Prince Gaoyang colluded with traitors and attempted to seize the throne. The Emperor has ordered that Prince Gaoyang be demoted to a commoner, and his children have also been stripped of their titles and exiled immediately. Without the Emperor's order, they are never allowed to set foot in the capital again."

Xuan Yuanjing, who had been charging forward aggressively, stopped in her tracks upon hearing this, staring at Duan Ling in disbelief. "You're talking nonsense!"

"Whether I'm talking nonsense or not, the princess will know once she returns to the palace. The Imperial Guards should already have the Gaoyang Prince's Palace surrounded by now," Duan Ling said calmly.

"No, you're lying to me!" Xuan Yuanjing shook her head frantically.

Her father was the Emperor's own son; how could the Emperor possibly demote him to a commoner?

This must be a lie that Duan Ling made up on purpose to avenge Ouyang Zhenzhu.

"If you don't believe me, that's fine too." Duan Ling shrugged indifferently.

Ouyang Zhenzhu was also stunned, and even forgot that Duan Ling had just held her hand.

In her opinion, Duan Ling must have made it up to help her out of a predicament.

"Princess, why are you still here? Something has happened at the Prince's mansion!" Just then, a servant from the Prince's mansion ran over and shouted with a grim expression.

Xuan Yuanjing's heart sank. She grabbed her hand and questioned her sharply, "What could possibly happen to the Prince's mansion? Don't exaggerate!"

The servant looked at her with pity and said weakly, "How dare I speak such nonsense? The prince committed a crime at the hunting grounds last night, and the prince's mansion is now surrounded by the imperial guards. It was the princess who sent me to find you. The prince's mansion... is doomed."

Upon hearing this, Xuan Yuanjing's vision went black, and she collapsed straight down.

Upon seeing this, the guards of the Prince's mansion dared not approach and immediately scattered and fled.

What would they do if something happened at the Prince of Gaoyang's residence? Would they go back with the prince and his entourage to exile?
Only the servant didn't run away; he loyally carried Xuanyuan Jing on his back and headed towards the Prince of Gaoyang's residence.

Seeing this, Ouyang Zhenzhu came to her senses and tugged at Duan Ling's sleeve, saying, "Is the Gaoyang Prince's Mansion really finished?"

"Of course," Duan Ling nodded firmly. In truth, the Emperor had shown leniency towards Prince Gaoyang.

Otherwise, given what Prince Gaoyang did, he deserved to be beheaded.

Having received a definite answer, Ouyang Zhenzhu breathed a sigh of relief. "That's good. Without the Prince's Mansion to rely on, Xuanyuan Jing can no longer be arrogant."

Duan Ling paused for a moment, then said, "Tomorrow I will have my father go to your house to propose marriage. You have no objections, do you?"

"What?" Ouyang Zhenzhu thought she was hallucinating and stared at him with wide eyes.

Duan Ling was amused by her reaction. "We've already held hands, isn't it only natural to propose marriage?"

Ouyang Zhenzhu then realized what was happening and said angrily, "Don't talk nonsense!" But she was also a little confused.

What's wrong with Duan Ling? Why is he suddenly saying he wants to go to her house to propose marriage?
Why is her face so hot?

“I’m serious,” Duan Ling said.

Ouyang Zhenzhu felt extremely awkward and turned to run away, but then she saw her brother walking towards her from a distance.

"Brother!" She rushed over as if she had seen a savior.

Ouyang Lei was somewhat surprised to see Duan Ling there as well. "What are you doing here?"

Duan Ling glanced at Ouyang Zhenzhu, who was hiding behind him, and said instead of answering him, "Lei Zi, I think tomorrow is an auspicious day. I would like to ask my father to go to your residence to propose marriage."

Ouyang Lei looked completely bewildered. "Propose marriage? Who are you going to propose to?"

"Of course, I'll propose to your parents," Duan Ling said earnestly.

Ouyang Lei was stunned for a moment, then suddenly understood when he saw his younger sister behind him and her evasive gaze.

He cracked his knuckles and suddenly threw a punch at Duan Ling.

"I treated you like a brother, but you've got your eye on my sister? You lecherous scoundrel!"

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the other side.

Zhiwan was led onto the back of the horse by her cousin and didn't react for a long time.

It wasn't until she saw the city gate that she came to her senses, immediately grabbed the man's sleeve, and turned around to ask, "Where are we going?"

"I'm taking you to see someone," Lu Zhan explained simply, holding her slender waist with one hand and controlling the reins with the other, quickly leaving the city.

After the horse carried the two out of the city, it traveled several miles before stopping in front of a villa.

After Lu Zhan dismounted, he carried Zhi Wan down from his horse.

"Who is my cousin going to take me to see?" Zhiwan asked curiously.

"You'll know once you go inside," Lu Zhan said, taking her hand and leading her into the villa.

Chen Jiu, who was waiting there, immediately came forward, "Young Master, Miss Cousin."

"How is he?" Lu Zhan asked.

Chen Jiu glanced at Zhi Wan before whispering, "She's still breathing."

Listening to their conversation, Zhiwan became even more surprised and puzzled.

Who exactly did her cousin bring her to meet?