"Are the Crown Princess and Miss Zhen surprised when they see this princess?"
Princess Jingyang clasped her hands together and walked to stand outside the cell. The corners of her mouth were raised, but there was only contempt in her eyes.
Song Shuwan pursed her lips and said calmly: "I'm not surprised, I'm just curious, why did Princess Jingyang return to the capital at this time?"
Princess Jingyang looked at her condescendingly, the disdain in her eyes getting stronger and stronger: "I am a member of the royal family, of noble birth. I can come back whenever I want. Is there any problem?"
Song Shuwan looked at Princess Jingyang intently. It would be no problem to put her on someone else, but Princess Jingyang was sent out of the capital because her reputation was ruined.
More importantly, Princess Jingyang was already imprisoned by Pei Huan when she was still in Yuanzhou City.
In every aspect, Song Shuwan couldn't figure out why Princess Jingyang said what she just said.
In the silence, the expression on Princess Jingyang's face changed a little: "What are you thinking? Do you think that this princess is not worthy of returning to Beijing?"
Song Shuwan twitched the corners of her lips: "The princess said this, but I don't have this idea."
Princess Jingyang kicked the railing: "Don't be so hypocritical here. Don't think that I don't know that the reason why Pei Huan locked up this princess is entirely because of you. You don't like me!"
Song Shuwan laughed angrily: "Tong Xian, the prefect of Yuanzhou City, colluded with the Qingyun Mountain bandits, but the princess didn't know what was right. She pleaded for him several times. The princess just said that she was a member of the royal family and was born noble. This was indeed true, but it was also correct.
It is because of this that the princess can save her life. You must know that Qingyun Mountain is... intending to rebel!"
After saying these words, Princess Jingyang froze, and disbelief flashed in her eyes.
"Intent to rebel? What are you talking about? Tong Xian is..."
Song Shuwan interrupted her unceremoniously: "A person can be brainless, but in the face of the facts, it is better to say less. After all, even the emperor cannot protect a princess who has made stupid mistakes many times."
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhen Yuan laughed out loud, and then clapped his hands under the angry gaze of Princess Jingyang.
She said: "What the Crown Princess said is absolutely right. If you have no brains, you must learn to be careful in your words and deeds. Princess Jingyang, you have already suffered a loss once, do you want to suffer a second loss?"
Princess Jingyang was furious: "What nonsense are you talking about? When has this princess ever suffered a loss?"
Disdain flashed in Zhen Yuan's eyes: "So for Princess Jingyang, being forced to leave the capital isn't a disadvantage? I heard that Princess Jingyang has always admired the crown prince of Prince Yong's palace. Now Xie Youxing has an engagement with the little princess, and they will be married soon.
Getting married, Princess Jingyang, don’t you have anything to say about it?”
Princess Jingyang's eyes widened, and her initial grace disappeared without a trace: "Zhen Yuan, do you want to die?"
Zhen Yuan smiled: "Why, does Princess Jingyang want my life? It's a pity, you can't kill me. After all, I have this."
She played with the gold medal to avoid death, and her determined attitude made Princess Jingyang more and more annoyed.
"Zhen Yuan, it's just a gold medal to avoid death. If this princess wants to kill you, then..."
"Princess, be careful what you say!"
A vicissitudes of voice suddenly came, interrupting Princess Jingyang's unfinished words.
Zhen Yuan glanced at the mother-in-law who made the noise, and sneered disdainfully. This time, Princess Jingyang had a smart person beside her, but she didn't know how long this smart person could live.
"Okay, princess, don't show off your power here. In the Dali Temple prison, outsiders are not allowed to stay for a long time without the emperor's will. Princess, please."
Princess Jingyang wanted to say something more, but the mother-in-law behind her grabbed her wrist.
"Princess, Miss Zhen is right, you should leave."
Princess Jingyang glanced at her mother-in-law, then at Song Shuwan and Zhen Yuan, and finally she could only leave with anger.
Zhen Yuan withdrew his gaze: "Prince Princess, I have decided to leave."
Song Shuwan nodded: "You really should leave. Staying here will not be good for you or the reputation of the General's Mansion."
The two people's eyes met, and Zhen Yuan sighed: "Prince Concubine, you... that's all. I'll be here early tomorrow morning."
With these words behind, Zhen Yuan left with a group of people.
The cell became silent. Song Shuwan thought for a while and looked at Tang Wan'er: "I didn't expect that you were still alive."
Tang Wan'er was leaning against the wall with her eyes closed to relax. When she heard this, she opened her eyes and said, "Because Prince Pei wants to kill me?"
Song Shuwan nodded: "Not bad."
Tang Wan'er sneered: "Does the Crown Princess know about Crown Prince Pei's plans?"
Song Shuwan smiled faintly: "If you want to sow discord between me and the Crown Prince, then I advise you not to say anything anymore. Your provocation is of no use to me."
Tang Wan'er stood up instantly and took a few steps to the railing: "Does the Crown Princess believe him so much?"
Song Shuwan shook her head: "It's not that I believe it, it's just an exchange of interests."
She treated Pei Huan's legs and eyes, and Pei Huan investigated the Song family's case for her. In the final analysis, it was just an exchange of interests.
"Exchange of interests?"
Tang Wan'er looked at Song Shuwan intently and suddenly smiled: "I thought the Crown Princess was kind-hearted, so I believed in Crown Prince Pei wholeheartedly. I didn't expect that I was overthinking."
Song Shuwan was speechless, watching Tang Wan'er return to her original position and continue to close her eyes to rest, and turned her head to look at the window not far away.
The windows in the prison were very small, but one could tell the time outside. The sunlight was bright at this time, which made the prison dark and cold.
Song Shuwan leaned against the wall and slowly closed her eyes. Pei Huan should appear early tomorrow morning. I wonder what changes will happen then? I hope it won't be too bad.
When the time turned to the next day, Song Shuwan opened her eyes amidst the noise. When she looked closely, she saw dozens of people being pushed in.
At the same time, the two jailers walked to Tang Wan'er's cell and opened the door directly.
This is……
Song Shuwan frowned and was about to ask when two more jailers appeared and opened her cell door.
"Come out."
Song Shuwan's eyes dimmed, she stood up, straightened her sleeves, and slowly walked out of the cell.
Soon, the two of them were brought to the door of the cell. The sky outside was gloomy, with dark clouds in the sky, and even the wind blowing had an indescribable chill.
Song Shuwan tightened her tight clothes and listened to Tang Wan'er beside her: "Prince Princess, guess where the two of us will be taken?"
Song Shuwan turned her head, her calm eyes falling on her face: "Is it important where you go?"
Tang Wan'er frowned: "Of course it's important, it means who of us will live and who will die."
Who lives and who dies?
Song Shuwan looked away and suddenly felt a chill on her face, followed by drops of rain falling. In an instant, the raindrops formed a line.
Amidst the sound of rain, several figures appeared at the door of the cell. One of them was sitting in a wheelchair, and standing beside him was King Yong.
