Princess, something terrible has happened! The prince consort has attempted suicide again!

Zhao Changning anticipated that he would be suspected, so he had already prepared an explanation.

She feigned sadness and sighed softly, "Although I am a princess, I am not free to choose my own path. Previously, the Nanzhao Kingdom intended to form a marriage alliance with our dynasty. I learned that their crown prince had taken a liking to me. I did not want to marry far away, so I resorted to this desperate measure."

Throughout history, it was common practice to use princesses for political marriages.

Zhang Xiaomeng knew that Princess Changning had a strong personality, so it was understandable that she would do this.

I couldn't help but believe it for a moment, but then I felt a sense of disappointment.

I thought she was related to my strange constitution, but it turns out I was just overthinking it.

He was immediately displeased. "There are so many young masters from prominent families in the capital, all of whom are better than me. Why did they choose me?"

If it weren't for this woman interfering, he would have died long ago and gone back to enjoy his life.

Zhao Changning said sternly, "You have the nerve to say that? If you hadn't spied on me while I was bathing, why would I have chosen you?"

Zhang Xiaomeng was very puzzled.

It turns out that the original owner of this body ran into the line of fire and dragged himself down with them.

Seeing that he believed it, Zhao Changning secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and immediately changed the subject, taking the initiative.

"I haven't asked you yet, what exactly is going on between you, Sister Wan'er, and Liu Qingrou?"

Zhang Xiaomeng shrugged and said, "How would I know? Maybe I'm just too charming."

So narcissistic.

Zhao Changning couldn't help but roll his eyes.

Then, adopting the air of a princess, she warned, "I don't care about your past actions, but now that you are the prince consort, you'd better behave yourself, understand?"

"That's impossible!"

Zhang Xiaomeng flatly refused, saying, "You're the one who insists on using me as a shield; I have no obligation to cooperate with you."

"You dare!"

Zhao Changning's eyes were cold and his aura imposing.

If it were anyone else, they would definitely be intimidated.

Zhang Xiaomeng, however, remained completely unfazed and casually asked, "Are you threatening me?"

"I am a princess of the current dynasty. If you dare to disobey me, I will make you..."

Zhao Changning knew that although Zhang Xiaomeng was exceptionally intelligent, he was not as ignorant and incompetent as the rumors suggested.

But this guy is too much of a troublemaker and acts erratically. We have to get him under control today to avoid causing trouble in the future.

But before she could finish speaking, Zhang Xiaomeng said indignantly, "No need for further words. Since you can't stand me, I'll atone with my death."

As soon as he finished speaking, he slammed his head against the wall.

Zhao Changning panicked and quickly grabbed him, completely disregarding her princess image, and started yelling, "Are you crazy, always threatening to kill yourself?!"

Zhang Xiaomeng stood proudly, displaying an air of fearlessness, "If you want to control me, then I'll die."

"you!"

Zhao Changning was so angry that he gritted his teeth, but he couldn't do anything about it.

She took a deep breath, clenched her fists tightly, tried to calm herself down, and waved her hand weakly, "Fine, do whatever you want."

Zhang Xiaomeng smirked. "That's more like it. I'm sleepy. I'm going to bed."

He knew that with Zhao Changning around, he wouldn't die.

Therefore, I've given up on trying.

Zhao Changning silently lay down on the edge of the bed, making a decision in his heart.

We must dispel the Shared Life and Death Gu as soon as possible!

Seeing that there was no movement inside, the eunuchs and palace maids on duty at the door began to take notes.

The princess and her husband fought for less than a quarter of an hour.

The prince consort is physically weak and needs to be nourished.

at the same time.

Inside the residence of the Marquis of Yongwu.

The matriarch, Madam Zheng, slowly awoke from her coma.

The maidservant serving nearby was overjoyed to see this, "Madam, you're awake."

Upon realizing she was back in the manor, Madam Zheng hurriedly asked, "Where's Ling'er? Have you found out where he is?"

"this……"

The maid hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but then stopped.

Thinking her beloved grandson was missing, Madam Zheng immediately ordered, "Go tell the Marquis that no matter what, you must find Ling'er!"

The maidservant lowered her head and whispered, "Madam, you'd better not disturb the Marquis."

Madam Zheng sat up, her face stern, and said, "What do you mean? Does he think he can give up on Ling'er now that Zhang Xiaomeng is back? He can forget about it! As long as I'm alive, I will only acknowledge Ling'er as the heir of my Marquis's mansion, and he can only be the consort of Princess Changning!"

"Madam, please don't be angry. Let me tell you, the second young master... he is not the Marquis's biological son."

Upon hearing this, Madam Zheng was startled, then flew into a rage, and slapped the maid across the face.

"How dare you! You dare spout nonsense? Believe me, I'll beat you to death!"

At this moment, Marquis Yongwu pushed open the door and walked in.

He looked incredibly haggard and aged several years.

"Yong'er, you've come at the right time! This vile maid tricked me into believing that Ling'er wasn't your flesh and blood. She's so audacious! Drag her out and beat her to death immediately!" Madam Zheng ordered.

"Please spare me, Madam! Please spare me, Madam!" The maid knelt on the ground, terrified and helpless, kowtowing repeatedly.

"You can go now."

Marquis Yongwu sent the maid away.

Madam Zheng said unhappily, "Why are you protecting her? Did you instruct her to say that?"

Marquis Yongwu glanced at her and said weakly, "She wasn't lying."

Zheng didn't believe it at all, and said angrily, "Do you think I'm senile and so easily fooled? Zhang Dayong, you..."

She was about to discipline her son when the Marquis of Yongwu suddenly shouted, "Enough!"

For the first time, he lost his temper with his mother, angrily accusing her, "You're the fool! Now everyone knows that I drove away my own son and put an illegitimate one in power! The Emperor has issued an edict to punish me, the Marquis's family has lost face, and my career is ruined. If you hadn't disliked them in the first place, would I have treated him so harshly? And how could I have ended up like this!"

Madam Zheng was stunned, her eyes wide with disbelief. "This...how is this possible?"

Marquis Yongwu tossed out a thick book of clan rules, his expression indifferent. "From today onwards, you will stay here and diligently copy the clan rules as punishment."

After saying that, he left.

The moment the door closed, Zheng's heart-wrenching cries echoed from inside the house.

Two days later, in the princess's study.

Zhao Changning sat upright in his chair, holding a confidential letter in his hand.

The above contains only a few brief words:

The Gu Master in Nanzhao!

In order to break the curse of "sharing life and death," she made many inquiries and learned that there was a person in the world who could cure all curses.

This person is known as the Gu Master, and is currently located within the territory of Nanzhao.

These past two days, she has been driven to the brink of madness by Zhang Xiaomeng's torment.

This guy has absolutely no sense of rules; he'll threaten suicide at the slightest provocation.

But she dared not punish him in the slightest, nor could she vent her anger in the slightest; she could only suppress and endure it.

Only by breaking the curse can she escape this shackle of fate!

Zhao Changning burned the secret letter to ashes, the warmth fading from his fingertips, his mind already made up—

She insisted on personally going to Nanzhao.

Before her thoughts could settle, a dense, dull pain suddenly shot through her body, spreading to her internal organs and limbs!

The pain came suddenly, and it was definitely not a minor injury or bump; it was a real backlash from a severe physical injury!

Zhao Changning's face turned deathly pale instantly. He swayed, gripped the edge of the table tightly, and gritted his teeth to suppress the metallic taste in his throat.

She was both angry and in pain, her eyes filled with helplessness and resentment: "That bastard, he's being ridiculous again!"

Despite the excruciating pain, Zhao Changning disregarded his dignity and rushed out of the study.