I've Got This Cannon Fodder Trope Covered!

Chapter 44

Wei Hanzhang tightened her grip slightly at the cuffs of her dress and softly murmured an acknowledgment before quickly walking outside.

Her steps were steady, but inside, she was already in a state of panic.

She had initially agreed to come to Prince Yan's courtyard to have the young heir of Prince Yan speak on behalf of the Jiang family in front of the Crown Prince, hoping to save them.

They had also agreed that she would handle the tasks of "grinding ink and serving tea" until the verdict on the Jiang family's case was finalized.

However, now, Wei Hanzhang felt flustered. Looking at Xiao Junzhan's attitude, it was as if he regarded her as...

Once the Jiang family was safely out of danger, would he truly allow her to withdraw as promised?

After Wei Hanzhang left, only Xiao Junzhan and his servant remained in the room.

Ning Hai even controlled his breathing, making it slow and quiet. Sweat beaded on his forehead, but he didn't dare wipe it away, his heart filled with apprehension.

Xiao Junzhan stood in silence for a long time without saying a word. Suddenly, he reached out to prop open the window, letting the cool early summer breeze disperse the murderous intent surging in his heart.

"Go inform Changle that Qi Yuxiao has violated my taboo. Only by marrying into the Gu family can her offenses be pardoned, and her title as a princess restored."

Ning Hai hurriedly bowed. "Yes!"

"Wait..." Xiao Junzhan turned around, his eyes still carrying a lingering threat of violence as he looked down and said, "Tell Changle, the deadline is within a month. If she exceeds it... even the Emperor won't be able to save her daughter."

Ning Hai wiped the sweat from his brow with his sleeve, softly acknowledging the command before retreating, thinking to himself, What is this all about?

He truly couldn't understand what His Highness was concerned about.

As the Crown Prince of the current dynasty, it's rare to meet a girl he fancies whose status is also compatible. Why not just issue a decree and bring her into the Eastern Palace? Whether as wife or concubine, isn't it all up to him?

Why all this fuss, watching his beloved meet her "fiancé," while forcing the Qi family to play the villain and break up this "engagement"?

Not to mention His Highness, even he, as a eunuch, felt exasperated by the whole thing.

Ning Hai pondered for a moment. Could it be that His Highness feared Miss Wei would blame him if she found out in the future?

Or was there some deeper reason?

In any case, whatever the reason, the ultimate goal was to bring Miss Wei into the Eastern Palace.

Thinking of this, Ning Hai suddenly felt enlightened. His Highness had never made a wrong decision, so there was no need to dwell on it. He immediately followed the order and withdrew.

...

Just as Wei Hanzhang stepped out of Tingfeng Pavilion, she ran into Sun Momo, who had come to deliver a message.

Seeing that the young lady, who had been cooped up in the attic for days, was finally showing herself, Sun Momo gave a slight bow and asked, "Miss, would you like me to invite the young master of the Gu family in?"

Wei Hanzhang's courtyard was spacious, and since her marriage with Gu Yunran was being discussed, inviting him to sit in the courtyard for a bit wouldn't be improper.