Chen Zhirong held her cheek with her hands and stared at Chen You with cold eyes.
Seeing Chen Zhirong's attitude, Chen You was about to slap Chen Zhirong in the face again.
But Chen Zhirong was still fearless and said coldly: "Father, did my daughter say something wrong? Zhao Junchen is only planning to marry Cui Qianxue, not already married to Cui Qianxue! There is still room for redemption! At this time,
, Father, you should find a way to reverse the situation, instead of rushing here to humiliate your daughter impatiently, and put all the blame on your daughter!"
At this point, Chen Zhirong's voice became even colder and he continued: "What's more, it's useless for my father to keep blaming his daughter, but how much effort have you put into this matter? Since my daughter's marriage to Zhao Junchen is related to seven
Why does your father always stand aside and let your daughter contribute to the prince's future plans? ... Or, father, have you long expected your daughter to fail? Even if your daughter's failure will destroy the seventh prince's plan, you will not hesitate to do so?
...My father is probably in a very happy mood right now, right? After all, my daughter finally failed, which proves that her abilities and methods are just ordinary, right?"
Chen Zhirong's continuous questioning once again revealed Chen You's true thoughts.
As a result, Chen You's expression became gloomy and his mood became increasingly angry and angry, but he could not wave down his raised palm again no matter what.
At the same time, unknowingly, Chen Zhirong once again took control of the conversation.
Seeing the change in Chen You's expression, Chen Zhirong's eyes became more disdainful, and she said slowly: "Father, tell me...if His Highness the Seventh Prince knew about your current behavior, would the Seventh Prince support you or his daughter?
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Hearing Chen Zhirong's inquiry, Chen You trembled slightly again.
Chen You knew very well that the styles of the Seventh Prince Zhu Hejian and Chen Zhirong were very similar. They were both uncompromising in their methods and would never give up until the goal was achieved!
Therefore, on this matter, Zhu Hejian's judgment will probably be exactly the same as Chen Zhirong's. Since the matter has not become a foregone conclusion, we must not give up easily, and we should do everything we can to change the situation!
In this way, Chen You's eagerness to punish Chen Zhirong will inevitably arouse Zhu Hejian's displeasure!
Thinking of this, before the seventh prince Zhu Hejian made a clear statement, Chen You did not dare to punish Chen Zhirong easily, and his raised palm slowly fell down.
Finally, Chen You snorted coldly and said: "Zhao Junchen will officially marry Cui Qianxue on the seventh day of next month. You'd better change Zhao Junchen's decision in time before this day! Otherwise, you won't be proud for long! Once this happens,
If you lose your use value, don't expect the Seventh Prince to protect you!"
After saying that, Chen You glared at Chen Zhirong fiercely, turned around and left quickly.
Then, Chen Zhirong also saw the short whip in the hand of Chen You behind him.
Obviously, according to Chen You's original plan, it was not just as simple as slapping Chen Zhirong.
Chen Zhirong glanced at Chen You's back and said in an unabashed voice: "Father, incompetence is not a big fault, but at the same time, being incompetent is also narrow-minded. He doesn't want others to be stronger than him, and he even envies himself.
My adopted daughter, this is very ridiculous!"
Chen You seemed to have heard Chen Zhirong's sarcasm, and paused slightly, but did not continue to entangle with Chen Zhirong, and just left quickly without looking back.
In this way, Chen You originally came to deliberately humiliate Chen Zhirong, but now he was humiliated by Chen Zhirong instead.
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After Chen You left, Chen Zhirong's originally bright eyes gradually became darker.
From a certain perspective, Chen You's statement was not wrong. If Zhao Junchen finally married Cui Qianxue, then Chen Zhirong would have completely lost its use value in the eyes of the seventh prince Zhu Hejian.
During this period of time, Chen Zhirong has repeatedly leaked information about the Seventh Prince Zhu Hejian to Zhao Junchen. I am afraid that the Seventh Prince Zhu Hejian may not be unaware of it, but has been secretly tolerating it because of Zhao Junchen.
Perhaps, leaking some information to Zhao Junchen through Chen Zhirong was originally part of the plan of the seventh prince Zhu Hejian, not only to paralyze Zhao Junchen, but also to increase Chen Zhirong's weight in Zhao Junchen's eyes.
But if Zhao Junchen did not choose Chen Zhirong as his wife in the end, based on what Chen Zhirong has done during this period, and the character of the seventh prince Zhu Hejian, he will definitely settle the score later!
By that time, Chen Zhirong will probably end badly!
"Fortunately, I have one last resort! ...I didn't originally plan to use this method, but now it's the only way!"
Chen Zhirong's eyes couldn't help flashing, and she thought secretly.
Just as Chen Zhirong was thinking deeply, the maid who was waiting on the side finally recovered from her panic and quickly ran to Chen Zhirong's side. After seeing Chen Zhirong's red and swollen cheeks, her eyes were full of worry and her voice was crying,
Asked softly: "Second Miss, are you okay?"
This maid's name is Tao'er. She is only fourteen or fifteen years old now. She has a simple personality and a kind nature.
Just now, Tao'er was waiting for Chen Zhirong to dress up, but she was frightened by Chen You who suddenly burst into the room. The conflict between Chen You and Chen Zhirong frightened Tao'er to the point of being confused and at a loss. She subconsciously hid aside until
After Chen You left, he returned to Chen Zhirong again.
Chen Zhirong has never liked Taoer.
In Chen Zhirong's view, the so-called simplicity is a manifestation of ignorance, and kindness and weakness are synonymous. Especially the simplicity and kindness that has not experienced the tempering of the world is just a fake, just like a high-rise building without any foundation.
The building will be blown down by the slightest gust of wind!
Especially now, because Zhao Junchen is about to marry Cui Qianxue, Chen Zhirong is even more disgusted with this innocent and immature character.
But today, for some unknown reason, Chen Zhirong drove away several other maids, leaving only Tao'er to help him dress up, and allowed Tao'er to witness everything that just happened.
At this time, after hearing Tao'er's concern and inquiry, Chen Zhirong, who had always disliked Tao'er, looked trusting and trusting her wholeheartedly, with some heartbreaking pity in her expression, and said softly: "Tao'er, you too
See, Master, he can no longer tolerate me!"
Tao'er shook her head repeatedly and said comfortingly: "Second Miss, don't think too much, the master is just angry for a moment. You are father and daughter after all. As long as the second miss doesn't make the master angry again in the future, the master will definitely not embarrass the second miss."
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Chen Zhirong's expression became more miserable, and she said with a bitter smile: "What kind of father and daughter are they? I am just his adopted daughter. He only accepted me as his adopted daughter because he only liked my appearance and thought he could use me to win over others... But
Now, he wants to use me to marry Zhao Junchen, the Minister of Household Affairs, but Zhao Junchen does not intend to marry me, which makes his expectations frustrated. Naturally, he is angry and puts all the blame on me..."
Hearing what Chen Zhirong said, Taoer didn't know how to comfort Chen Zhirong for a moment, she just sighed with Chen Zhirong.
At this moment, Chen Zhirong suddenly asked Tao'er: "Tao'er, did you see what happened when my father reached out to hit me and threatened me just now?"
Tao'er's heart was full of sympathy for Chen Zhirong, she nodded and said softly: "I've seen it all, Second Miss, don't be sad, maybe..."
However, halfway through her words, Tao'er didn't know how she should comfort Chen Zhirong. The disgust and hatred in Chen You's expression just now didn't look like a momentary impulse at all.
Chen Zhirong sighed again, but took out a letter from the drawer of the dresser, handed it to Tao'er, and said: "Tao'er, don't serve me anymore, while father has not restricted you and me.
Activity, you secretly go to the Zhao Mansion to ask Mr. Zhao Junchen, tell him what happened to me today, and put this letter into his hands... Now, I can only hope that my experience can make Zhao Junchen feel better.
It's a pity that I have changed my mind."
After reaching out to take the letter handed over by Chen Zhirong, Tao'er nodded repeatedly and assured Chen Zhirong: "Second Miss, don't worry, I will definitely tell Mr. Zhao everything about today and hand this letter into his hands!"
After saying that, Tao'er hid Chen Zhirong's letter inside her clothes, comforted Chen Zhirong a few more words, and then hurriedly left Chen Zhirong's room and went to Zhao Mansion to deliver Chen Zhirong's letter.
After Tao'er left, another maid entered Chen Zhirong's room holding a rouge box.
This maid's name is Hong Xiu, and she is Chen Zhirong's real confidant. She has always been fierce-tempered and shrewd, the opposite of the innocent and kind-hearted Tao'er. She often secretly bullies Tao'er, but Chen Zhirong actually likes Hong Xiu more.
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After entering the room, Hongxiu placed the rouge box in front of Chen Zhirong and began to clean up the rouge box that Chen You had just broken.
When everything was settled, Hongxiu came behind Chen Zhirong.
At this time, Chen Zhirong had returned to her appearance before Chen You appeared. She was dressing herself up with a focused expression. However, there was no trace of the pitiful Chu Chu in front of Tao'er just now.
Seeing Chen Zhirong's appearance, Hong Xiu hesitated for a moment and then asked: "Miss, why did you ask Tao'er to deliver the letter? Tao'er has always been stupid and weak, and I'm afraid it will ruin the lady's affairs."
Chen Zhirong was still applying powder to her cheeks with a focused expression, as if she was taking care of the most precious piece of porcelain. It was not until the end that Chen Zhirong said slowly: "Tao'er is certainly ignorant and stupid, but in this way
She also has her advantages, that is, no one will deliberately guard against him, and will subconsciously believe what she says... Therefore, it is just right to leave this matter to her! If you are sent to deliver the letter, I am afraid it will
Let Zhao Junchen be on guard."
Hongxiu was stunned for a moment, and then she understood Chen Zhirong's thoughts. She couldn't help but marvel at Chen Zhirong's cleverness, even considering such a thing.
Then, Hongxiu looked at Chen Zhirong's red and swollen cheeks, feeling a little distressed, and asked: "Miss, your left cheek is a bit red and swollen, do you want to apply a hot towel on it?"
Chen Zhirong looked at her appearance in the mirror, smiled charmingly, shook her head and said, "No, it's just right to keep this little redness and swelling! If there's not even a little redness and swelling, how can you make Zhao Junchen trust me?"
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That evening, after Tao'er arrived at the Zhao Mansion, she quickly met Zhao Junchen because she had Chen Zhirong's letter in her hand.
After meeting Zhao Junchen, Taoer sobbed while telling Zhao Junchen what happened to Chen Zhirong, and also handed Chen Zhirong's letter to Zhao Junchen.
After hearing Tao'er's description, Zhao Junchen's expression was a little serious.
In a certain sense, Zhao Junchen also has some responsibilities for Chen Zhirong to end up in the situation he is in today. In addition, Zhao Junchen cares about the friendship between the two parties and promised Chen Zhirong that he would help her in the future, so he values Chen Zhirong very much in his heart.
Current situation.
Especially since Tao'er was still young and had an innocent appearance, there was no trace of lying at all when she described it, but Zhao Junchen had no doubt about the truth of the matter.
Then, Zhao Junchen opened Chen Zhirong's letter and found that there was only one line written inside.
"The matter of reporting the news has been known. Now we are in danger. I hope you can help me."
Under this line, there was another address written, not far from the Jingguo Duke's Mansion. It seemed that Chen Zhirong planned to meet Zhao Junchen here.
The time is tonight at 1:10 pm.
After seeing the contents of this letter, Zhao Junchen looked thoughtful.
At the same time, Tao'er still couldn't help sobbing and said to Zhao Junchen: "Mr. Zhao, you must save my second lady. The master looks so fierce today. He also said that once you marry Cui Qianxue, you will definitely let her go."
My second young lady is pretty, but no one can save her... Also, when the master came to see the second miss today, the person next to him was holding a whip... The master even hit the second miss with his own hands and even threw her
The second lady's rouge box, the second lady's cheeks are all red and swollen..."
Tao'er's crying was incoherent and incoherent, but Zhao Junchen still understood it.
In fact, precisely because of Tao'er's behavior, Zhao Junchen had no doubt that Tao'er would lie.
Finally, Zhao Junchen said slowly: "Go back and tell Miss Chen that I will definitely find a way to help her, so that she can wait for me with peace of mind."
Because Tao'er didn't know the content of the letter, she didn't know that Zhao Junchen was implying that she agreed to meet Chen Zhirong.
Tao'er finally felt a little relieved after hearing that Zhao Junchen was willing to help Chen Zhirong, and then hurriedly left the Zhao Mansion to report the news to Chen Zhirong.
In the Zhao Mansion, Zhao Junchen looked thoughtful, thinking about how he should help Chen Zhirong.
However, Zhao Junchen did not know that when he thought about it like this, he had already fallen into Chen Zhirong's trap.
Chen Zhirong's determination to marry Zhao Junchen is far more determined than Zhao Junchen imagined!