Happy Spring Every Year

Chapter 148 A big gamble

Two days later, Zhao Huaizhen received an invitation from Shen Jiasui sent by Bai Ji, inviting her to visit General Dingguo's residence.

Zhao Huai really wanted to find an opportunity to talk to Shen Jiasui about Tuoba Ning, so he happily went there in the afternoon of that day.

The carriage drove directly into General Dingguo's mansion. Shen Jiasui had been waiting there long ago. He took the initiative to step forward and lifted the curtain, just in time to meet Zhao Huaizhen's smiling face.

"Jia Sui!"

Shen Jiasui curved his eyebrows and reached out to help Zhao Huaizhen out of the car.

As they entered Chunhuayuan, Zhao Huaizhen couldn't wait to talk about Tuoba Ning.

"Jia Sui, I went to look for Ning'er the day before yesterday. She seemed to be feeling better, but... she still refused to see you."

"Aren't we going to Zhoushan on February 2nd? I'm thinking of trying to get you and Ning'er to meet so we can talk it out. What do you think?"

Seeing that every word Zhao Huaizhen said was for her and Tuoba Ning's consideration, Shen Jiasui felt more grateful for her kindness and became more determined in his thoughts over the past two days.

The two entered the house. Baiji had been reminded long ago, so she grabbed Zhao Huaizhen's two maids.

"My two sisters, I've got a lot of new fun stuff these days. Would you like to come and take a look?"

Zhao Huaizhen has always been kind and generous to those around him, so he waved his hand and said, "Go ahead, Jiasui and I just want to have a private chat."

Upon hearing this, the two maids followed Baiji out with smiles on their faces.

There was no one else in the room at this moment.

Zhao Huaizhen turned to look at Shen Jiasui, frowned, and said, "Jiasui, what's wrong? Do you have something to say to me?"

After all, she is a girl from the royal family, how could she not have this little bit of sensitivity?

Shen Jiasui nodded and pulled Zhao Huaizhen to sit in front of him.

In the past two days, she had actually prepared countless drafts in her mind, fearing that it would hurt the friendship between her and Huaizhen.

In her two lifetimes, she has had very few friends, and she has poured her whole heart into Zhao Huaizhen.

But at this moment, meeting Zhao Huaizhen's doubtful yet clear gaze, Shen Jiasui suddenly felt that all excuses, hesitations and beating around the bush were unnecessary.

Huaizhen and she have many similarities in temperament. If this situation happened to her, she would hope to be treated with sincerity.

Only in this way can we show the greatest recognition and trust in their friendship.

Thinking of this, Shen Jiasui took a deep breath and said straight to the point: "Huaizhen, I already know who wanted to harm the Crown Princess on the day of the flower viewing banquet."

Zhao Huaizhen's eyes widened when he heard this, and he didn't even react for a moment.

After a long while, she asked in a trembling voice, "Who is it?"

Shen Jiasui raised his hand and raised three fingers under his sleeve.

Zhao Huaizhen's pupils shrank and he immediately covered his lips with his hands, and his usually rosy face looked a little pale.

Shen Jiasui did not miss the look of horror on Zhao Huaizhen's face. She pursed her lips slightly, giving Zhao Huaizhen enough time to calm down.

"Is... was it Jiang Xun who found out?"

Zhao Huaizhen was not an ordinary girl after all. After calming down for a moment, she asked.

On the day of the flower viewing banquet, Jiang Xun was ordered to search Prince Rong's mansion thoroughly, but he still failed to find the real culprit.

She thought the matter was over, but it turned out to be a mystery.

Then... do my father and mother know about this?

This is a serious matter, why would Jiasui suddenly bring it up to her?

He was being so serious today, and even sent everyone else away, as if he was saying this specifically for her...

When his thoughts reached this point, Zhao Huaizhen suddenly raised his eyes and stared at Shen Jiasui.

The next moment, she seemed to be seized by a huge fear, her thin lips trembled slightly, and she leaned over and grasped Shen Jiansui's sleeve.

"Jia Sui, you...what do you mean..."

Seeing that Zhao Huaizhen had already reacted, Shen Jiasui couldn't help but look solemn, and said in a hoarse voice:

"Huaizhen, you and I met on the day of the flower viewing banquet. When you saved the Crown Princess, you spared no effort, and your subsequent relief was completely genuine."

"You are kind and righteous, and you have a pure heart. I trust you with all my heart."

"but--"

Shen Jiansui's hesitation made Zhao Huaizhen shiver.

After hearing this, what else did she not understand?

Jia Sui believes that she is innocent, which implies that there is someone in Prince Rong’s Mansion who is not innocent!

“Who…is it?”

Zhao Huaizhen looked panicked and asked in a low voice.

She knew very well that since Jiasui dared to mention it to her, Jiang Xun must have already checked it out.

The crime of murdering the Crown Princess and the Emperor's grandson, once proven, will be enough to bring ruin to Prince Rong's Mansion!

Shen Jiasui did not answer, but lowered his eyes to avoid Zhao Huaizhen's gaze.

When Zhao Huaizhen saw this, his heart suddenly sank, and the knuckles of his hand that was clutching Shen Jiasui's sleeve had turned white.

Jiasui didn't dare to speak, so this person must not be an outsider from Prince Rong's mansion, but...

Zhao Huaizhen's face showed a bit of helplessness and confusion, and he began to recall the situation of that day carefully.

After the flower-viewing banquet and seeing Jiasui off, she immediately went to look for her father and mother, and fell into her mother's arms with fear in her heart.

At that time, the king comforted her, but in the end, he still sighed long and weakly, and said to her in such a serious tone:

"Zhen'er, you must be more careful with your words and actions in the future. If you make a mistake one day, our Prince Rong's Mansion..."

The father did not finish his words, but stretched out his arms and hugged her and her mother tightly.

She knew that her father was afraid that he could not protect them.

My brother arrived late and huddled with them. He was the biggest contributor to the disaster in Prince Rong's Mansion.

Because when my brother came out of the changing room during the day, he happened to stop His Royal Highness Prince Xiang, who had also been drugged and was being lured to the women's changing room.

Otherwise, if the prince who had been drugged was in the same room with the Crown Princess, even if nothing had happened, even if she and Jiasui had arrived in time, this matter would probably not be suppressed and would cause a huge uproar.

But now that the truth has come to light and we know that Prince Xiang is the mastermind, everything is different.

Prince Xiang set up this plan to get rid of the Crown Princess, so he joined the game just to get rid of the suspicion. He would never seriously go to the changing room and put himself in danger.

So, was it a coincidence that my brother showed up in time to stop him? Or was he being used by Prince Xiang? Or...

Zhao Huaizhen couldn't help but recall that day when she and Jiasui rushed to the changing room, there was no one serving them around.

Although the truth was revealed later, the palace maids and servants were either led away or knocked unconscious.

But now think about it, is her Prince Rong's Mansion really so unbearable and lax?

Because my elder brother had not been granted the grace to serve as an official in the court, my father asked him to help handle the affairs of the palace early on.

Especially after my brother turned eighteen, my father handed over most of the chores in the palace to him...

The more Zhao Huaizhen thought about it, the more frightened he became. He opened his mouth to say something, but his throat was so dry that he couldn't utter a word.

"Huai Zhen."

At this time, Shen Jiasui held Zhao Huaizhen's hand tightly to suppress her trembling.

When Zhao Huaizhen raised his head, his eyes were red, and he shook his head and cried, "Jia Sui, it's too hard..."

Zhao Huaizhen finally spoke, and tears immediately fell like rolling balls.

Shen Jiasui was willing to tell her this, and Zhao Huaizhen already knew some things.

Behind Jiang Xun is His Royal Highness the Grandson of the Emperor. Since it is already known that the flower viewing banquet was organized by Prince Xiang, and this time the conspiracy has been traced back to her Prince Rong's Mansion, he must be preparing to take action.

Then this trip to Zhoushan will definitely be another bloody one.

Her brother's actions should have been exposed on the day of the incident. Jiasui must have told her about this in advance because of their friendship and with Jiang Xun's consent.

And now, it is time for her Prince Rong's Mansion to make a decision.

She wants to leave today, and Jiasui can't stop her.

However, she ignored Jia Sui's kindness and, in order to save her brother, informed Prince Xiang to prepare in advance and challenged Jiang Xun.

Or should I stand on the side of Jiang Xun and the emperor's grandson, and make a heroic move to kill my brother...

Zhao Huaizhen's eyes were filled with tears and he was extremely upset at the moment.

Shen Jiasui raised his hand and gently wiped away Zhao Huaizhen's tears. His eyebrows curved slightly and he said in a gentle voice:

"Huaizhen, don't be afraid. Go back and discuss it with Prince Rong. This matter isn't that bad. There's even a win-win solution."

"But whether it's for you, me, or Prince Rong's Mansion, this is a huge gamble."

“Once you make a move, there’s no turning back.”

Zhao Huaizhen looked up when he heard this, and saw in Shen Jiansui's face a determination and courage far beyond that of an ordinary person, as well as a gentleness and trust as gentle as water.

Her heart trembled and she nodded slowly.