Cheng Zheng walked back into the Imperial Study. The first thing he did was look at Zhao Rao. Seeing that her face was a little pale, his heart clenched. His dark eyes stared fixedly at her, not even noticing that Zhao Yong was glaring at him.
Zhao Rao did not dare look back at Cheng Zheng's obvious gaze. Moreover, her father already knew what happened between them, so she did not dare show it. She just lowered her head and did not say anything, pretending as if she did not notice him looking at her.
What did Zhao Yong say to her? Why did she seem completely different from before?
"Marquis Anning!" Zhao Yong could not bear it anymore and said, "Why are you staring at Rou'er? Would we hurt our own daughter? "
Cheng Zheng reluctantly turned his gaze back to Zhao Yong. He gave a faint smile, "This subject does not dare to think that way, but Rou'er is used to being hurt … …"
Zhao Yong was stabbed back and a breath was stuck in his chest. Ever since Cheng Zheng fell in love with Rou'er, he would often find things to say to stop him. Zhao Yong wanted to slap him to death many times, "We will let Rou'er take care of the Third Prince's daily life."
"Emperor, you seem to have forgotten that Rou'er is still an unmarried girl." Cheng Zheng's expression darkened. He didn't want Zhao Rao to be dragged into the Emperor's schemes. Previously, she had no choice but to help the Eldest Imperial Prince. She knew in her heart that the Eldest Imperial Prince didn't truly love her. Now that she already had her, she naturally didn't need to care about the struggle between the princes. The Emperor's actions were to place Zhao Rao in the eye of the storm.
"Rou'er is the Third Prince's blood related older sister, so what's wrong with taking care of his daily life?" Zhao Yong expressionlessly said, "We have already decided on this matter, do you have any objections?"
Cheng Zheng turned to look at Zhao Rao, "Rou'er, you agree?"
Zhao Rao had not agreed yet, but she felt that if her father really wanted to raise the Third Prince, there was nothing wrong with her taking care of the Third Prince. Moreover, she had just found out that her father had less than two years left, so she could not refuse.
Seeing Zhao Rao's hesitant expression, Cheng Zheng thought that she had already agreed.
Cheng Zheng's handsome face instantly darkened.
"We have another matter for you to do." Zhao Yong directly ignored Cheng Zheng's unhappiness. In any case, whether he was in a good mood or not, he still had to do something.
"Your Majesty, this subject has to teach the Third Prince every day, I don't have the time to do anything else." Cheng Zheng refused without even thinking.
Zhao Yong was in a good mood when he saw Cheng Zheng's expression. "You can bring the Third Prince with you to the Jin Kingdom."
"The Jin Nation?" Cheng Zheng was stunned. He was going to the Jin Nation?
"Mo Rongyi, that brat, has two mistresses in Nanyue. One of them is pregnant. Ning 'er was forced to move to the manor. Go to Jin Country and bring Ning' er back. Have Mo Rongyi write a letter of separation. From now on, Ning 'er has nothing to do with him."
Zhao Rao had always liked her younger sister, Zhao Ning. Hearing Zhao Yong's words, she was no longer silent, "Imperial Father, what did you say? Mo Rongyi actually treated Ning 'er like this? "
"Why do you want me to go to Jin?" Cheng Zheng didn't even know what Zhao Ning looked like. Her life or death had nothing to do with him. He didn't want to leave the State of Qi at this time. He was worried about leaving San 'er here.
"Your identity is the most suitable," Zhao Yong said coldly. "Or do you want to guard the border?"
Going to the border would take a few years. In the past, it didn't matter. But now, how could he stand it! "This subject can go to Jin, but San 'er must go with this subject."
"I want to go!" Zhao Rao said. "I want to personally see Ning 'er."
Zhao Yong originally wanted to refuse. But thinking about the recent events, it would be good if San 'er could go out and relax. "Okay, bring your third brother along."
"…" Cheng Zheng cursed in his heart.
"We will depart tomorrow." Zhao Yong said calmly. "You all go back and prepare."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Cheng Zheng expressionlessly agreed. He looked up at Zhao Rao. It seemed that she wouldn't be leaving the palace with him today.
Zhao Yong said to Zhao Rao. "San 'er, go back with your uncle and bring the Third Prince to your Xiuyun Hall."
"Okay." Zhao Rao thought to herself. Didn't he just say he would give her time? How could she forget so quickly? But she didn't refuse.
She and Cheng Zheng walked out of the Palace of Heavenly Purity. They hadn't gone far when Cheng Zheng stopped and turned back to look at her with a frown.
"What is it?" Zhao Rao walked up and looked up at him.
"Do you know what it means to take care of the Third Prince's daily life?" Cheng Zheng's tone was displeased.
Zhao Rao nodded lightly. "I know."
"What did the Emperor say to you?" Cheng Zheng asked in a low voice.
"Let's leave the palace first." Zhao Rao said. This wasn't the place to talk.
Cheng Zheng was silent as he led her out of the palace. He held her hand as they entered the carriage. His handsome face was cold as he looked at her with a heavy gaze. "Can you say it now?"
Zhao Rao sighed. "Imperial Father knows that you and I … He said that he hoped that I would get closer to the Third Prince. It would be beneficial for us in the future."
Listen to Zhao Yong's nonsense!
"So what? Are you worried that I won't be able to protect you in the future? "Cheng Zheng asked coldly.
Zhao Rao had never seen him so angry. It was the first time he treated her so coldly and harshly. She felt wronged. Because of him, she couldn't control herself from messing up with him. Falling in love with her uncle was something that no one in the world would allow. Imperial Father thought highly of her and the future ruler would definitely be afraid of him.
"That's not what I meant." Zhao Rao said in a small voice. She sat beside him, "If Third Brother becomes the Crown Prince in the future, it wouldn't be wrong for me to have a good relationship with him."
Cheng Zheng gave a cold snort. In the end, she still didn't believe him.
"Uncle …" Zhao Rao gently pulled on his sleeve.
He didn't shake her off, but she didn't care about him either.
"Marquis …" Zhao Rao scratched his palm, "I just don't want anyone to use the new ruler to target you in the future."
Cheng Zheng remained unmoved. He was happy that this girl already had him in her heart, thinking for him in everything, but he was also angry that she didn't discuss it with him before agreeing to Zhao Yong's request, putting him in danger.
Zhao Rao wasn't someone who could be submissive. It wasn't easy to coax Cheng Zheng in such a gentle voice, but he still ignored her. She angrily pushed him away, "Cheng Zheng, what do you want? I also wanted to discuss it with you. Imperial Father promised to give me time, but who knew that he would push the Third Prince over so quickly. "
"You're getting impatient just like this?" Cheng Zheng pulled her over and lowered his head to kiss her lips.
Zhao Rao leaned softly in his arms, letting him invade her and steal her breath.
Their carriage gradually moved further away. Zhao Yong stood outside the Palace of Heavenly Purity, looking at the dark sky. Song Honao quietly came up behind him, "Emperor, the Second Prince found the Eldest Princess and Marquis Anning …"
Zhao Yong gave a cold laugh, "Keep an eye on him, don't let him do anything too out of line."
The relationship between Cheng Zheng and Zhao Rao could only be made public after Cheng Zheng left the Cheng Family.
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(Nine Headed Bird Academy)
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