Exile? A mad, wicked woman empties the national treasury to escape famine.

His gaze kept falling on the carriages in the Prince's mansion. Seeing that the people who went in hadn't come out yet, and that excited noises kept coming from inside the carriages, he felt a strong urge to join in.

Unfortunately, he was holding Ji Yunyao in his arms. He had felt quite comfortable holding her before, but now that he knew the carriage was cool, he suddenly felt that Ji Yunyao in his arms was like a furnace.

The weather was already hot, and the woman's body was almost pressed against his. His back was covered in sweat, sticky and uncomfortable.

He was a prince, and he lived a life of luxury in the palace. If he got even a little dirty, his servants would wash him.

But now, in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by male guards, having Ji Yunyao in his arms would be a good option for him.

But there's no water.

The entire village was terribly dry; the ground was cracked, and there wasn't a drop of water. Even drinking water was a problem, let alone washing.

Thinking about these things, he became increasingly agitated, and sweat kept pouring down his forehead.

"Xiao Wu, go check Ji Yunshu's carriage and see if it's really as magical as she said. If it is, ask her to move a carriage out for me and say I want to ride in it. Also, tell her I don't mind if she rides in the same carriage as me."

Xiao Wu had been waiting impatiently for a while. As soon as the First Prince spoke, he scurried over to the carriage where Ji Yunshu was.

As soon as you approach the carriage, you feel a blast of cool air.

Xiao Wu took a deep breath, looking completely relaxed.

Wow.

It's really true! This feels so good!

If their eldest prince can ride in this carriage, he can also benefit from it; it's cool outside the carriage!

Xiao Wu was getting impatient and reached out to knock on the carriage door.

"Your Highness, Your Highness, please come out for a moment, I have something to tell you."

Ji Yunshu was lying in the carriage enjoying the air conditioning when she heard Xiao Wu's voice outside. She was a little impatient. She knew perfectly well what he had come here for.

Xie Moyao intended to send the person away directly, but Ji Yunshu turned over and got up, signaling him to be quiet. She then lifted the carriage curtain and got off the carriage herself.

"What do you want from me? Speak up if you have something to say, or shut up if you have something to say."

Xiao Wu enjoyed another gust of cold air that Ji Yunshu brought out of the carriage before quickly speaking.

"Your Highness, it's like this. Our eldest prince heard that you have two of these cooling devices in your carriage, so he sent me to tell you that he wants to switch carriages with you. You should quickly help the prince pack up and move to another carriage."

Oh, and our Crown Prince also said he wouldn't mind sharing a carriage with you, Princess. So, Princess, you just need to get everyone else out of the carriage, and you can still sit there.

What is that?

Tell her to move everyone else out of the way, because the eldest prince wants to ride in this carriage.

He even said he wouldn't mind sharing a carriage with her?

Ji Yunshu's lips twitched slightly as she looked through Xiao Wu at Chu Jinsheng, who was sitting not far away.

How come this guy is so good at showing off his peacock tail? What makes him think that I would give him an air-conditioned carriage?

"No need. Since you call me Princess Consort, I am now a member of the Prince's household. The Crown Prince and I are not related, and men and women should not be too close. It is not appropriate for us to ride in the same carriage. My husband will be jealous."

"Besides, this thing is called an air conditioner. If your eldest prince really wants it, I think we have one left in our carriage. Tell him that if he really wants it, he can buy it with silver. I won't charge him anything expensive, just three hundred taels of silver per unit."

puff!

Xiao Wu was a little confused.

This princess seems to have changed completely. Before, Ji Yunshu would grant any request her eldest prince had.

Let me put it this way: back in the capital, even if their eldest prince wanted the stars in the sky, Ji Yunshu would find a way to get them for him.

What's going on now? They're just ignoring what their eldest prince said?

They even made their eldest prince spend three hundred taels of silver to buy this thing called an air conditioner?

Three hundred taels!

That's outrageous!

"Your Highness, what's wrong? My master is the First Prince! Don't you want to be with him? And you even asked our First Prince for money, what's wrong with you?"

It's no wonder he found it strange; Ji Yunshu's attitude towards the First Prince now was so different from when she was in the capital.

Ji Yunshu glanced at him impatiently.

"I know your master is the eldest prince. So what if he's the eldest prince? Is he a gold mine? Why would I want to be with him? Besides, I've already told you I'm a married woman now. If I'm with him, my husband will be jealous."

"Let him bring the money to buy it. If he's too poor to afford it, then he shouldn't waste my time."

After saying that, she turned and got into the carriage, where she continued to lie down and enjoy the air conditioning.

I just had a good meal and am now lying in an air-conditioned room. Oh, this is the best life ever!

Ji Yunshu entered the carriage, and a cool breeze blew out from the carriage curtain, hitting Xiao Wu's face.

Xiao Wu's heart instantly turned ice-cold.

Previously, the princess would grant any request from her eldest son, but now, when she hears about her eldest son, she acts like he's a complete stranger.

He pursed his lips and didn't dare to call Ji Yunshu out again.

He returned to the First Prince's side, looking dejected.

The eldest prince held Ji Yunyao in his arms, looking confident.

"Is everything settled? Once it's settled, move my luggage to that carriage. I'll be riding in that carriage from now on. Especially my cushion, remember to bring it over. Their carriages are sure to be very hard; I won't be used to sleeping in them."

Xiao Wu wore a long face, sighing inwardly.

Your Highness, why are you thinking of moving the carriage? They didn't agree!

"In response to Your Highness, the Princess Consort said, said, said she doesn't want to ride in the same carriage as you, and also said her husband would be jealous."

"If Your Highness really wants that thing, the Princess said she has a spare one and can sell it to us for three hundred taels of silver..."

"What did you say?!"

The eldest prince narrowed his eyes, and his arm around Ji Yunyao tightened unconsciously, causing Ji Yunyao some pain. Seeing the eldest prince's angry expression, Ji Yunyao didn't dare to speak and could only endure it, secretly cursing Ji Yunshu.

"Did she really say that? That she wouldn't ride in the same carriage as me and that I should pay for it with silver?"

"Yes, Your Highness, that's what the Princess Consort said."

Chu Jinsheng's lips curled into a faint smile, his tone full of sarcasm and disdain, "She's only been away from the capital for a few days, and she's already learned this kind of manipulative tactic."

"I haven't seen her for only a few days, and she's already throwing a tantrum at me. This kind of person really needs to be taught a lesson. Does she really think that I, the prince, would want to sit in the same carriage with her? I'm just taking pity on her."

"She's unwilling? And I, the prince, am unwilling too! It's just three hundred taels of silver. If she wants it, give it to her. Anyway, sooner or later, she'll obediently bring the silver back to me."