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

The eldest princess raised an eyebrow, a meaningful smile playing on her lips: "I'm just bored, so I'll teach Prince Zhennan a lesson about his future princess. She doesn't want to marry? Hmph, she'll have to enter the Prince Zhennan's mansion whether she wants to or not. There's no reason for me to back down after acting as matchmaker."

The female official's heart skipped a beat, and she asked in a low voice, "Your Highness, what should be done with Miss Zheng...?"

The eldest princess leaned back on the couch and said calmly, "Let Granny Zhao go. Teach her proper manners."

The female official's heart skipped a beat.

Granny Zhao was in charge of teaching the palace servants manners behind closed doors. She was ruthless and notoriously strict when it came to disciplining people. This time, Zheng Jie was in for a rough time.

The female official dared not think too much, bowed her head and withdrew. On one hand, she arranged for someone to go to Minister Zheng's residence to deliver a message, and on the other hand, she went to find Granny Zhao to convey the Princess's instructions.

The residence of Vice Minister Zheng was shrouded in gloom and despair.

Zheng Jie has been away from home for three days, and Minister Zheng is so anxious that his hair has turned a few centimeters white.

He dared not make a sound, and could only send a few trusted confidants from his residence to search for her secretly. But the capital was so vast that if Zheng Jie wanted to hide, it would be like finding a needle in a haystack. Moreover, Prince Yu had arranged for people to help conceal her whereabouts.

If they still can't find her, the Prince of Zhennan will come to their door to marry her after the first month of the lunar calendar. Where will he conjure up a daughter then?

He had just unleashed his anger on the steward when the gatekeeper rushed in, shouting, "Master, someone from the Princess's residence has arrived!"

Zheng Shilang's heart skipped a beat. Could it be that the Princess had already heard about Zheng Jie's departure from home and sent someone to interrogate her?

He composed himself and said to the butler, "Go and welcome him into the reception room. Treat him well and tell him I will be there after changing my clothes."

The butler acknowledged and turned to leave, but then suddenly called him back, "Wait... just say... just say I'm not at home, I'm going to find Madam, and she can go and receive me."

After the steward left, he went to the inner courtyard and said to Madam Zheng, "Someone from the Princess's residence has come. Go and sound them out first. If the Princess already knows that Jie'er has left home and has come to question us, just say that we haven't disciplined her properly and are searching for her with all our might. If it's something else... just play it by ear. I'll listen behind the screen, and if necessary, I'll step in."

Helpless, Madam Zheng had no choice but to lead her people forward.

Minister Zheng followed behind her, silently circling around to behind the screen in the reception room, where he stood holding his breath.

The woman who arrived was a nanny in her forties, with a serious expression, who looked like a difficult person to get along with.

Seeing this, Madam Zheng's heart pounded, but she still greeted him with a smile, "I didn't know you, Granny, had graced me with your presence. May I ask, Granny, what are His Highness's orders?"

The old woman didn't care who came out to greet her; upon seeing Madam Zheng, she simply repeated what the princess had said.

Upon hearing that her daughter was at the Princess's residence, Madam Zheng finally felt relieved after three days of worry and blurted out, "How did Jie'er end up at the Princess's residence? Is she alright? Has she been mistreated?"

The old woman frowned, her face darkening. "What does Madam Zheng mean by that? His Highness invited the Second Miss to his residence as a guest. Would he possibly make things difficult for her? Alright, now that the message has been delivered, this old servant will take her leave." With that, she got up and walked out.

Madam Zheng then realized she had misspoke and dared not let her leave just like that.

She quickly put on a smiling face and explained, "Granny, you misunderstand. That's not what I meant. I was just worried that my daughter was unruly and might be impolite in front of Your Highness."

As he spoke, he winked at the maid beside him.

The maidservant quickly took out a heavy purse and stuffed it into the old woman's hand.

The old woman squeezed the weight of the purse, her tone softening as she said earnestly, "Madam, rest assured, His Highness will not make things difficult for the future Princess Consort of Zhennan out of respect for the Prince of Zhennan. It's just a matter of learning the rules, so as not to make a fool of herself at the Prince of Zhennan's residence."

"Granny Zhao personally instructed her, and although it was strict, it was all for the Second Miss's good. Doesn't Madam agree?"

Madam Zheng's expression changed. Having lived in the capital for so many years, how could she not know who Zhao Mama was?

He dared not show any dissatisfaction on his face, and forced a smile, saying, "Yes, yes. Your Highness has gone to so much trouble."

She hesitated for a moment, then tentatively asked, "Granny, could you tell me why my daughter is at His Highness's residence? This child has always been impetuous, and I fear she has caused some trouble and offended His Highness..."

The old woman glanced at her, her face showing hesitation.

Upon seeing this, Madam Zheng quickly slipped another purse into her hand.

The old woman lowered her voice and said with some difficulty, "Madam, it's not that I'm being nosy, but your second young lady is far too bold."

She sent a letter to the princess, but I don't know what it said. By sheer coincidence, the letter ended up in His Highness's hands. That's why His Highness had her invited into the manor.

Madam Zheng's heart sank. She dared not ask any more questions and thanked the man profusely as she saw him out the door.

As soon as the person left, Minister Zheng emerged from behind the screen. Before he could speak, Madam Zheng rushed up and grabbed his sleeve, crying out, "Master, quickly bring Jie'er back! What kind of place is the Princess's residence? Can Jie'er have a good life there?"

His Highness also arranged for Granny Zhao to teach her manners. That Granny Zhao, I heard even the palace maids are afraid of her. If our Jie'er falls into her hands, does she have any chance of survival?

Minister Zheng flung her hand away and slammed his fist on the table in anger: "Why bring her back? To let her run away again? If she runs away again, can you cover for her, or can I take the blame for her?"

She even sent a letter to the princess. What kind of letter could make His Highness so angry? People call it a "letter" to put it nicely, but to put it bluntly, she's stirring up trouble and spreading rumors!

"What a forgetful brat! I think it's best for her to stay at the Princess's residence. With His Highness watching over her, it saves me the trouble of worrying!"

Madam Zheng shrank back in fright, shaking her head and crying, "But she's our daughter... Can Your Highness treat her well?"

Minister Zheng snorted coldly and gritted his teeth, saying, "That's still better than letting her escape. If we bring her back and she runs away again, how will we explain it to the Prince of Zhennan? How will we explain it to the Princess?"

Are you tired of living? The eldest princess herself arranged this match, and the Prince of Zhennan has already accepted the betrothal gifts. If anything goes wrong, it's hard to say whether our whole family can survive! And you still want to bring her back?

"If you dare bring her back, I'll break her legs first, so she won't be thinking about running away all the time!"

Madam Zheng trembled from his scolding, and after a long while, she cautiously asked, "Then... could we go see Jie'er? Bring her some clothes and food?"

Minister Zheng paced around on the ground twice, remaining silent for a long time before finally speaking: "Tomorrow morning, go to the Princess's residence. Pack up the things that Jie'er usually uses and send them to her. Also, apologize to the Princess in person, and be sincere."