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Shen Wan'er was filled with resentment and anger. It was clearly Song Qingning who dragged Yu Zhen into this mess, yet Yu Zhen made her kneel outside the door as punishment.

Wearing only an inner shirt in the dead of winter, with the biting wind, is almost like being soaked in water.

The culprit is Song Qingning, and she should bear all the blame.

But as soon as she uttered the name "Song Qingning," Xie Yuzhen interrupted her.

"Father, brother..." Xie Yuzhen suddenly changed her expression, her anger completely gone, and her trembling voice revealed a pitiful look.

The stark contrast was something the serving palace maids had long been accustomed to.

Xiao Yue was shocked and speechless.

What shocked her even more was what Xie Yuzhen said next.

"It's Wan'er..."

"I just met Song Qingning. She taught me archery and is considered my teacher. We talked for a while. I know she can paint, so I wanted to ask her to teach me how to paint as well."

"But Wan'er, for some reason, insisted on making Song Qingning jump into the lake."

"I didn't have time to stop it. Song Qingning probably misunderstood that I was trying to make things difficult for her, so she dragged me into the lake as well."

Three parts truth, seven parts falsehood.

Xie Yuzhen fabricated the story without any pressure.

Xiao Yue looked at her, her lips trembling slightly, whether from cold or shock, it was hard to tell.

Outside the door, Shen Wan'er's mind was completely blank.

"Yuzhen..." she said urgently.

Before she could even utter a rebuttal, Xie Yuzhen's voice once again drowned out hers.

"Father, brother, I have already punished Wan'er by making her kneel down to reflect on her actions. Please do not punish her any further."

Gentle and compassionate, as if pleading for mercy.

But Shen Wan'er's heart trembled.

It wasn't a plea for mercy; it was a threat, and even more so, a warning.

She warned her that if she didn't take the blame properly as she was told, she wouldn't just be forced to kneel in the cold wind as punishment.

Shen Wan'er felt aggrieved, unable to catch her breath.

Inside the room, Xie Yuzhen's magnanimous voice came again, "Wan'er, just apologize properly, kneel down, and we'll let this matter go."

Admit your mistake!

Shen Wan'er clenched her fists.

He muttered "madman" to himself, feeling resentful but forced to admit his mistake.

After seeing off Emperor Yuan and sending Xiao Yue away, only Xie Yuqi and Xie Yuzhen, brother and sister, remained in the room.

"You're actually protecting her?" Xie Yuqi asked, his face showing displeasure.

She refers to Song Qingning.

He understands his sister.

He could easily discern which parts of her statement were true and which were false.

Xie Yuzhen was still trembling, her docile innocence gone. Her face darkened, her eyes filled with gloom. "Protect her? I wish I could tear off her claws, but I underestimated her!"

She wasn't protecting Song Qingning.

If she were to file a complaint and have her father punish Song Qingning, he would surely know everything that happened by the lake, which would damage her image in his eyes.

That's why Shen Wan'er was made to take the blame.

The fear of being pulled into the lake by Song Qingning returned. Now that she had calmed down a little, Xie Yuzhen felt not only fear of Song Qingning, but also a strong determination to destroy her.

To destroy her, you must understand her.

"Who do you think understands Song Qingning best?" Xie Yuzhen asked.

Xie Yuqi instinctively thought of one person, "Song Qingyan!"

"Your concubine?" Xie Yuzhen asked with disdain.

Xie Yuqi did not hide his contempt for Song Qingyan. He loathed Song Qingyan and wished she had never existed in his world.

During this time, I still passively heard some news about her.

With Liu's son being switched, Song Qingyan, with her lowly status, was even less worthy of being his concubine.

Yu Zhen wants to deal with Song Qingning.

Now he is even more pleased with the outcome.

Song Qingyan can be used.

"I'll arrange for you to meet."

"good!"

Xie Yuqi is gone.

Xie Yuzhen's body was still trembling, and she felt extremely uncomfortable.

Song Qingning said that if she harmed her parents or brothers, she would become a vengeful ghost and fight her to the death.

What about Xie Xuanjin?

An idea popped into Xie Yuzhen's mind, and a wicked smile appeared on her lips as she called Shen Wan'er in.

Without any preamble, he went straight to the point, "Wan'er, I'll help you marry the Prince of Huai, how about it?"

Seeing Shen Wan'er's shocked yet delighted gaze, Xie Yuzhen's smile widened even further.

……

When Xie Xuanjin arrived at the Empress Dowager's palace, Song Qingning had already changed her clothes.

Her hair was down, and a palace maid was wiping it dry.

As soon as Xie Xuanjin entered, he heard Empress Dowager Xue say, "How did you end up in the water? Luckily you're alright, otherwise I would have blamed myself."

As soon as she finished speaking, she looked up and saw Xie Xuanjin's anxious and worried eyes, and then joked, "Someone will feel sorry for you too."

"Grandmother." Xie Xuanjin bowed.

Then he looked at Song Qingning.

Song Qingning guessed that he had heard about the drowning incident, so she got up to bow and tell him not to worry.

As soon as she made a move, Xie Xuanjin stepped forward and pressed down on her hand resting on her knee.

It feels cool to the touch.

Xie Xuanjin frowned, his whole body radiating anger, which even Empress Dowager Xue could sense.

"The imperial physician just came to see her. Qingning is in good health and there is nothing seriously wrong. But even so, we cannot be careless. Today is your first time entering the palace since your marriage. I want to have a good talk with my granddaughter-in-law."

"Your granddaughter-in-law's health is of utmost importance, Xuan Jin, you should take her back to the manor first."

"It's alright to drink this cup of tea with my granddaughter-in-law another day."

Empress Dowager Xue said.

"Thank you for your kindness, Grandmother."

Xie Xuanjin naturally took Song Qingning's hand, supported her shoulder, and wrapped her in a cloak, covering her completely, before leading her out of the Empress Dowager's palace.

"It seems that Xuan Jin truly cares for this princess." Empress Dowager Xue watched the two leave with loving eyes, and only then did the loving expression in her eyes fade.

Then he instructed the nanny, "Let Third Sister come out!"

The old woman obeyed and left. A moment later, Miss Xue came out with the old woman.

Miss Xue seemed relieved not to see Song Qingning.

"Xuan Jin came just now and took his princess away." Empress Dowager Xue glanced at Miss Xue, her loving expression returning.

Then, she said earnestly, "Third girl, of the entire Xue family, you are the one I love the most and the one I have the highest hopes for."

"I have always groomed you to be the future Empress of the Great Jing Dynasty. I am happy to see you and the Crown Prince fall in love."

"But Wenzhao died young, betraying your love. Six years have passed, and you should let it go now."

Below the hall, Miss Xue seemed to be thinking of that upright and honest man.

Let go? It's not that easy!

The Empress Dowager summoned her to the palace today and said these words.

She had already guessed her purpose.

Before the Empress Dowager could speak, Miss Xue knelt on the ground and said, "Your Majesty, I made a promise with Crown Prince Wenzhao that I would marry no one but you. Even after the Crown Prince's passing, my promise remains unchanged. I humbly beg Your Majesty to grant my request..."

Before she could finish speaking, the Empress Dowager's expression suddenly changed.

He roared angrily, "Permission to what? Permission to die with him, or to die for love?"

"Third daughter, put away your thoughts. I have already made up my mind about this matter, and I am not discussing it with you! The Prince of Huai looks five parts like the Crown Prince, and his talent is no less than his. You can treat him as a substitute for the Crown Prince or transfer your affections to him."

"Prince Huai, you must marry him!"