The legitimate daughter returns to the capital and embarks on a splendid life, tearing apart the fak

Liu Zhixue's heart skipped a beat, and she asked urgently, "Does Your Highness know who did it?"

"I don't know." The princess picked up her teacup and slowly took a sip.

The look of anticipation that Liu Zhixue had just shown instantly froze on her face.

The eldest princess took in her expression, put down her teacup, and added unhurriedly, "However, Zhixue, have you ever thought about when all your misfortunes began?"

Liu Zhixue was startled and subconsciously recalled what had happened during this period.

As she pondered, her expression changed. She abruptly raised her head and asked in surprise, "Your Highness means... Yun Jin?"

The eldest princess leaned back on the chaise longue, a faint smile playing on her lips, and slowly spoke:

"Since that girl came to the capital and entered the Yun family, has anything gone smoothly for you?"

Liu Zhixue gritted her teeth and said resentfully, "Your Highness is right. Even if she didn't do it herself, she must be involved."

The eldest princess looked at Liu Zhixue, a hint of amusement in her voice: "That girl is no simpleton. I never suspected her before. What trouble could a country bumpkin like her cause? Yet she fell off such a high cliff and returned unharmed. Not only did she return, but His Majesty even bestowed upon her the title of Princess of Ninghai. I'm afraid... we've all underestimated her."

Liu Zhixue remained silent for a long while before slowly nodding: "Your Highness is absolutely right. Zhixue indeed did not take her to heart. Now that I think about it, I was careless."

After a moment of silence in the warm pavilion, the eldest princess spoke again, her words carrying a deeper meaning: "Zhixue, there is something I have never agreed with."

Liu Zhixue looked up at her, puzzled.

"I don't really approve of your daughter marrying into the Fifth Prince's household. Yunxiu is a well-behaved and lovely child, and I like her very much."

But... after all, she is your daughter. If her status as an illegitimate child is revealed, the royal family cannot afford the shame. A princess dying suddenly is not a rare occurrence in the royal family.

Liu Zhixue's face turned deathly pale instantly. What the princess said was exactly what she was most worried about. That's why she left the Yun residence and then returned.

She hesitated only for a moment, then rose and bowed deeply, saying, "Please enlighten me, Your Highness!"

The eldest princess raised an eyebrow, a meaningful smile curving her lips: "If you want her to sit comfortably in that position, unless... the rightful owner dies."

Liu Zhixue's pupils contracted slightly: "Your Highness means... Yun Jin? She... isn't..."

"Zhixue, there's no need to deceive yourself. You and I both know what Chen Wencai's purpose was in coming to the capital. He wanted to help you this once, but who knew he would die as soon as he saw Yun Jin. If she wasn't him, then who was?"

The eldest princess picked up her teacup and took another sip, speaking slowly and deliberately, "Or do you think we need more evidence? Let me remind you again, do you really think Chu Wanqing is still unaware of the truth? Do you think she would willingly accept an illegitimate daughter claiming the identity of her biological daughter? Why hasn't she taken action yet? What do you think she's waiting for?"

The eldest princess paused, her tone softening with pity, "And her son. You've painstakingly managed things for so many years, trying to make that child disappear without a trace. But now, not only is he unharmed, he's alive and kicking. Zhixue, you're still not ruthless enough!"

Liu Zhixue remained silent for a long time before finally raising her head, a hint of ruthlessness in her eyes: "Thank you, Your Highness, for enlightening me today. I am deeply grateful. However, I am currently isolated and helpless in the Yun Manor, without a single person of any use by my side. If Your Highness would be willing to lend me a hand..."

The eldest princess waved her hand, interrupting her, a faint smile still playing on her lips, but her tone had softened:

"Haven't I helped you? My help is not something I do casually."

Zhixue, I called you here today only because I felt sorry for you and wanted to give you a few words of advice. As for the rest…”

She didn't finish her sentence, but Liu Zhixue understood and quickly apologized with a smile, saying, "Your Highness, please forgive me, Zhixue was being presumptuous!"

After the princess finished speaking, she picked up the teacup with one hand and held the lid with the other, slowly skimming off the foam.

Upon seeing this, Liu Zhixue quickly got up to take her leave.

After she left, the lady-in-waiting stood beside the princess for a moment, and finally couldn't help but cautiously ask, "Your Highness, since you've already reminded her, why not just help her out? If Your Highness were willing to lend a hand, wouldn't dealing with Yun Jin be twice as effective?"

The eldest princess shook her head and said, "You've served me for so many years, yet you still only see one side of the story. Tell me, why should I help her?"

The female official was slightly taken aback.

The eldest princess leaned back on the chaise lounge and said in a calm tone, "If you want me to help you, you have to offer something in return! Otherwise, why should I help you?"

Whether it's Yun Jin or Chu Wanqing, that's their own business. What does it have to do with me?

"I've already done more than enough by offering a few words of advice; let her do what she wants. If she succeeds, I'll reap the benefits. If she fails, what does it have to do with me? I haven't said a word."

The female official lowered her eyes, not daring to ask any more questions.

The warm pavilion fell silent again. The eldest princess picked up her teacup, took a sip, and suddenly remembered something, casually asking, "By the way, have you checked on the Zheng family? Was it Zheng Jie who came last night?"

The female official quickly bowed and replied, "Your Highness, we sent someone to check with the Zheng family. Zheng Jie is indeed not at home. Yesterday, she knocked out and tied up her maid, changed into the maid's clothes, and slipped out through the side gate. She was only discovered this morning. She stayed at an inn last night."

The princess's expression remained unchanged, and she said in a calm tone, "Just as I expected."

The female official tentatively asked, "Your Highness, should we send someone to arrest her and send her back to the Zheng family?"

"No, please!" The princess waved her hand. "I'm looking forward to watching the show tomorrow. Have someone keep a close eye on her and make sure she doesn't escape the city. I want to see how she reacts when she sees me tomorrow!"

The lady-in-waiting smiled knowingly and replied, "Your Highness is right. I'm looking forward to it too."

(I'm taking a day off today, so this is all I'll post. I'm going to sort out the previous plot and see how to continue.)

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