Originally, Shen Youxia had already admitted defeat, but Chu Jinpeng heard Zhu Yunyan speak to Shen Youxia like that and said with great displeasure, "Is this how the Rui Wang usually treats the Rui Wangfei? If the Dingguo Hou knew his own legitimate daughter was treated by the Rui Wang in such a way, I'm afraid you wouldn't be able to explain it either?"

  At first in Duan Cheng, it was Shen Youxia and Dingguo Hou who accompanied their grandfather, making the last days of their grandfather's life not so desolate. Therefore, from any aspect, Chu Jinpeng is grateful to Shen Youxia.

  He still remembered that when he returned to Duan Cheng to see his grandfather for the last time, there was a girl standing beside him, tears streaming down her face, such a soft and delicate girl.

  Now, being treated like this right in front of her own eyes, even if she told herself countless times that the person was her legitimate husband, Chu Jinpeng still couldn't bring himself to ignore it.

  Such a girl should be cherished and loved, but she shouldn't be taken advantage of. And especially not after being seriously injured and her life is at risk, she shouldn't be scolded like this.

  "What? The household affairs of Rui Wang Fu are also something that General Chu needs to ask about? You're being a bit too nosy, aren't you?"

  "I consider Xia as a family member, Xia's family affairs are also my family affairs. If I see something that can't be ignored, I will naturally intervene."

  "Family?" Zhu Yunyan rubbed his fingers together, looking up at Chu Jinpeng, "Shen Youxia is my royal family's person, isn't General Chu also wanting to be a royal family's person?"

  Zhu Yunyan certainly knew what Chu Jinpeng meant, but he deliberately didn't say what Chu Jinpeng implied, instead wanting to distort Chu Jinpeng's words. At the same time, he also wanted Shen Youxia to know that Chu Jinpeng's marriage might not be something he could control either.

  Zhu Yunyan's approach was somewhat petty, but Chu Jinpeng heard Zhu Yunyan's words and understood the meaning behind them. He was extremely annoyed in his heart, but couldn't express it directly. It wasn't that he was afraid of Emperor Rui, but because Shen Youxia was present, he couldn't directly say that the emperor wanted to give the princess to him as a gift.

  Just as Chu Jinpeng was thinking about how to turn things around, Mo Yi walked in.

  "Your Highness, Lord Xu has come to visit the princess."

  "Mr. Xü?" The question was raised by Zhu Yunyan, but except for Mo Yi, everyone else in the room had a questioning expression, looking at Mo Yi with confusion. Shen Youxia was even more bewildered, wondering when she had ever known someone named Mr. Xü.

  "It's Xu Huamin from the Ministry of Rites, Lord Xu."

  Looking at Zhu Yunyan's expression, Mo Yi couldn't help but suspect that his own king wasn't currently subduing Xu Huamin, Lord Xu. Why was he still looking puzzled, as if he didn't recognize Lord Xu?

  "Quickly let Lord Xu come in." Reacting that the visitor was Xu Huaimin, Zhu Yunyan hastily had Mo Yi bring him in.

  No choice, so far Xu Huamin has not been used by him, he wants to leave a good impression on Xu Huamin as much as possible, while showing his eagerness to learn from others and giving Xu Huamin enough face.

  An Yi Han sat upright with a serious expression, waiting for Xu Huai Min.

  Shen Youxia was still in a state of confusion, and so far, she had only met Xu Huamin twice. The last time they parted ways at Qinghui Hall, they hadn't seen each other again. When Xu Huamin came to Rui Wangfu as a guest last time, Shen Youxia didn't go out to accompany her either.

  How can I say that neither I nor Xu Huaimin have a good relationship?

  She didn't mind getting along better with Xu Huaimin, after all he was the future prime minister who would dominate the court, and it's always good to curry favor in advance.