My husband faked his death so I could remarry, but I got involved with my crazy brother and can'

"Have you found out? Who exactly did the princess meet?"

"Your Highness, the Princess Consort did not go to see anyone in any particular way, but I heard that the Crown Prince was also in the place she went to."

"Snap—"

The teacup in Prince Rui's hand shattered with a crash, and blood pierced his palm.

"Damn it! I've been married for years, and he still can't forget my queen! He truly doesn't respect me at all!"

Upon hearing this, Ji Er wanted to say that it was clear that Zhan Qinghe was still hung up on His Highness the Crown Prince.

But the words caught in his throat.

In this royal residence, no one, regardless of who they are, is allowed to speak ill of the princess.

Not even a single word.

If he actually speaks, he might lose his head.

He hasn't lived enough yet and wants to live a good life.

It's best not to say such things.

Prince Rui's face was extremely grim: "Go to the Crown Prince's residence!"

"Now?"

Ji Er couldn't believe it. It was already this late. The Crown Prince must have already gone to bed.

Isn't this trip just to cause trouble?

Moreover, Prince Rui is still angry, and Ji Er doesn't want him to make this trip.

After all, the Crown Prince is the future emperor, and offending him will not end well.

"Otherwise what?"

Prince Rui's eyes were sharp as knives, as if he would kill Ji Er at any moment.

Ji Er hurriedly responded, prepared the horses, and the two, master and servant, rushed to the Crown Prince's residence.

Inside the Crown Prince's residence.

The crown prince looked at the man before him, his eyes filled with gloom: "What time is it? Why hasn't the matter been settled yet? When will the dowry money reach my hands?"

"I've gone to all this trouble, not to waste my time with you. If this doesn't work, I'll pay with my life!"

The crown prince's voice carried a threat; at this point, he could no longer wait.

Xie Huaixuan hurriedly spoke up: "Now that my elder brother has taken a liking to her, I believe it won't be long before he can sow discord between the two of them, and then Su Yingxue will naturally offer up her dowry with both hands."

Their elaborate scheme was merely to get Su Yingxue to willingly hand over her dowry and to keep Xie Huaiyun occupied. However, things didn't go according to plan.

However, as time has passed, there has been no progress.

Xie Huaixuan also harbored some resentment towards Su Zhirou, and he had been unable to contact her recently, which made him quite anxious.

With the deadline fast approaching, what good will come of it if they can't get this done?

"You only have three days left until the deadline I give you. If you can't succeed within these three days, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

Xie Huaixuan's expression turned grave. He was about to say something when the gatekeeper reported, "Your Highness, Prince Rui has arrived, demanding to see you. He has already barged into the residence, and he doesn't seem to have any good intentions!"

The Crown Prince's expression was solemn. He glanced at Xie Huaixuan beside him and said, "Hide well and don't reveal your identity. Fifth Prince, he recognizes you."

"yes!"

Xie Huaixuan responded, and the Crown Prince strode away from the courtyard. Just as he was about to head to the front courtyard, he was met by the menacing Prince Rui.

"I wonder what brings you here so late at night, my brother?" The Crown Prince pretended not to see the anger on Prince Rui's face.

After all, he is the crown prince and cannot act as willfully as he does.

The Crown Prince envied Prince Rui for his temperament and the powerful support he had behind him, unlike himself who was weak and alone.

Although he was the crown prince, he was not as unrestrained and carefree as him.

"How dare you say that, Your Majesty? I believe I have done nothing to wrong you, so why would you want to destroy my family?"

"Brother, what are you talking about? I don't understand."

The prince was completely bewildered.

These days he doesn't seem to have offended Prince Rui, let alone ruined his family.

Prince Rui's arrival is aggressive; there must be something fishy going on.

Prince Rui scoffed, his gaze towards the Crown Prince filled with mockery: "What time is it for you to still pretend? Why is Qinghe always leaving the palace? And why are you always at the same places she goes? You must have bewitched Qinghe!"

"I never imagined you were this kind of person, not even sparing my own home! To consolidate your position, you've used women to turn my household upside down!"

"How can you do this to Qinghe, who has such deep affection for you?"

Although she didn't want to admit it, it was common knowledge that Zhan Qinghe liked the Crown Prince.

He originally thought that if he married Zhan Qinghe, she would stay by his side forever, but little did he know that his heart was always filled with the Crown Prince.

He really liked Zhan Qinghe, but he couldn't tolerate other men ruining his family.

Even if this man is his brother.

"Brother, how many times have I told you? My relationship with my wife is truly innocent; we have never overstepped any boundaries. Why don't you believe me?"

"Completely innocent?" Prince Rui scoffed. "Do you think I'm a fool?"

"If you admit it now, I can still respect you as a man. But if you keep blaming it on a woman, then I don't have a brother like you!"

"You don't deserve it at all!"

These words were spoken with exceptional decisiveness, leaving the Crown Prince completely bewildered.

He truly had no relationship with Zhan Qinghe.

What exactly happened? Why is he blaming himself for this?

Zhan Qinghe likes another man, shouldn't she go find that man? What business is it of hers?

"Brother, there must be some misunderstanding. Calm down and let's sit down and talk it out."

"Stop talking nonsense, you old man!"

Prince Rui punched the Crown Prince in the face and lunged at him. The guards on both sides blared alarms and rushed to break up the fight, instantly creating chaos.