Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home

Chapter 1605: Crown Prince’s Cold Heart

Because she cared too much.

She cared about the Crown Prince’s evaluation of her. She cared about her image in the Crown Prince’s heart. She feared the existence of any flaws.

“I didn’t say anything. I explained it to Madam Shao in detail. I told her that Lord Shao’s future would be much better if he stayed in the capital. I was just trying to persuade Madam Shao to convince Lord Shao to give up. I don’t know how it ended up like that. Crown Prince, don’t you know what kind of person I am…”

The Crown Prince stared at her, his expression unreadable, leaving uncertainty about whether he believed her.

Suddenly, he inquired, “You reprimanded Ms. Qiao for being selfish and jealous, and even claimed she was kidnapped. Is that true?”

Princess Consort froze, contemplating a rebuttal.

Crown Prince continued, “Officer Shao has already informed me, Princess Consort. Don’t deceive me. If you lie to me too, I don’t know if there is anyone I can trust…”

A pang of anguish gripped Princess Consort’s heart. She grappled with mixed feelings of relief that the Crown Prince still trusted her and sorrow over his questioning.

Yet, she couldn’t deny the accusation.

“Ms. Qiao infuriated me—”

“So you did say that?”

“Yes… But, but you can’t blame me for that. Ms. Qiao is so infuriating! She doesn’t care about my dignity as the Princess Consort at all, and what she said is really hurtful! Crown Prince, you know that I have always been kind to others, but I don’t know why Ms. Qiao is so arrogant!”

“This is the first time I’ve been so angry!”

The Crown Prince remained skeptical. “What did she say?”

Reluctantly, Princess Consort disclosed the details, concealing her vulnerability in the process.

Princess Consort’s face flushed red, and the Crown Prince grew visibly agitated as he recounted the embarrassing details.

Ms. Qiao had indeed crossed a line.

In one aspect, Princess Consort was right – Ms. Qiao truly didn’t comprehend the nuances of societal hierarchy.

Suddenly, it dawned on the Crown Prince that Ms. Qiao and Officer Shao had always been close. If Ms. Qiao dared to make such statements, could it be Officer Shao’s influence?

Most likely, the realization struck him hard.

The Crown Prince felt a chill in his heart, a profound sadness.

It signified that Officer Shao’s loyalty had wavered. He was no longer devoted to serving the Crown Prince.

The Crown Prince felt a mixture of sorrow and desolation. Ms. Qiao was unharmed, her reputation intact. Was it not proper for him to offer solace himself? Her unyielding stance stemmed from this!

His fourth brother had saved his grandson’s life. How could he turn a blind eye? If he failed to act, what would be left of his integrity?

This could have been a situation with a favorable resolution. Why did it have to unravel like this?

Princess Consort observed the Crown Prince, discerning his troubled state. It seemed that his thoughts were not solely focused on her – he harbored reservations about Qiao Xuan as well.

Exhaling quietly, she ventured, “Crown Prince, there’s a saying among the people – ‘One must not stay in the intermediate.’ Since Lord Shao is resolute about leaving, why not grant his wish?”

“He ventured out, faced a setback, and naturally, he pondered the benefits of remaining in the capital, considering your earnest attempts to convince him.”