Even long after Tang Zhuyun had given birth to a child with Prince of Jin, the latter still felt indignant when he brought up the matter.
His carefully prepared confession ended in a bitter falling out because of her.
Tang Zhuyun: How can you blame me? Who warned her not to get close to other men, entrusted her with his child, and confessed their feelings at the same time?
You really couldn't do something like this without a twenty-year history of mental illness!
The male lead and the male supporting character are currently sharing the same fate and breathing the same air, hand in hand and heart to heart (not really).
Prince of Jin was so angry at Tang Zhuyun's lack of understanding of romance that he was furious, while Zong Heng was so angry at his own sister that he was trembling all over.
The whole thing started with Tang Zhuyun.
The Crown Princess initially found it difficult to speak of this matter, but it infuriated her so much that she summoned Zong Heng, dismissed the servants, and asked Zong Heng about it with a mixture of shame and anger.
Zong Heng hadn't had much interaction with Tang Zhuyun before, and he couldn't believe what the Crown Princess said.
--How can there be such a shameless noblewoman who brazenly claims to have had an affair with him?
Especially now, as the widow of the Prince of Jin!
Not only that, but her own sister, who was completely confused, was actually led by the nose by Tang Zhuyun and believed her.
Doesn't your sister trust his character and judgment?
The Crown Princess burst into tears. "You have no idea what kind of life I've been living these past few years. The Crown Prince is fickle; aside from coming on the first and fifteenth of the month as required by custom, he basically never sets foot in my courtyard!"
Zong Heng was unwilling to listen to these trivial matters in the backyard.
In his eyes, the backyard was a woman's territory; if she couldn't even manage her own territory, how dare she complain?
He had never been particularly fond of his older sister.
He likes intelligent people, people who are clear-headed.
This older sister was able to marry the crown prince simply because she was the right age and had a presentable face—compared to her other sisters of marriageable age.
The Crown Prince values Zong Family.
The Crown Princess has relied on her looks and luck all along, but not her brains.
After marrying the Prince Duan of the Second Rank, is already twelve years old, so her position is very stable.
The Crown Princess is already thirty years old. It's truly disappointing that a woman of that age is still thinking about romance and being jealous.
Zong Heng said coldly, "As the Crown Princess, you should be virtuous and magnanimous, helping the Crown Prince manage the Eastern Palace and ensure the continuation of his lineage. It would be best if you refrained from such jealous remarks in the future."
The Crown Princess, provoked by her own brother's indifference, cried out, "Are you trying to force me to my death? I'm already having such a hard time, and not only will you not help me, but you're also having an affair with the widow of Prince of Jin! You're stabbing me in the back! Do you know what I'm going to do today..."
"If you're worried others won't hear you, you can raise your voice a bit more," Zong Heng said, unusually angry.
Why didn't the Zong Family handle things properly back then? If he were in charge, he would never have sent such a hopeless woman to the Crown Prince's side.
If it were a smarter person, as the Crown Princess, there would be so much more she could do for the Zong Family!
Thinking of how the Zong Family was not as powerful as before, and how he was burdened with the task of bringing glory to the Zong Family family with all their might was just sitting on the position without doing anything and only causing trouble, Zong Heng was immediately furious.
Everyone else thought the Zong Family was thriving and enjoying great success, but little did they know that he was now living in constant fear, unable to sleep at night thinking about the future and the potential crises.
"Sister, don't forget," Zong Heng took a deep breath, gripping the Crown Princess's weak spot, "All your current actions and all your forbearance are not for anyone else, but for Prince Duan of the Second Rank!"
Sure enough, the Crown Princess calmed down considerably when he mentioned his eldest son.
That was her hope and her anchor. She couldn't bear to suffer for others, but she could for Prince Duan of the Second Rank.
It's not beyond saving yet.
Zong Heng said, "Sister, calm down. Prince of Jin has just passed away, and the Emperor is grieving. If you go and provoke Consort of the Prince of Jin, what good will it do for the Crown Prince if the Emperor finds out?"
"I'm doing this for the Crown Prince!" The Crown Princess looked aggrieved upon hearing this. "He's close to the Seventh Master, and the Seventh Master was wronged by the Consort of the Prince of Jin... I'm just helping the Crown Prince get revenge!"
A thousand mythical beasts roared through Zong Heng's mind, and a sense of powerlessness enveloped him.
Why would someone have such a terrible teammate?
"If this matter gets out of hand, Prince of Jin's body will barely be cold, and you're already bullying his widow. Even the Crown Prince won't be able to protect your sister then! The Zong Family worked so hard to put you in this position, not so you could be deposed!"
Once the Crown Princess is deposed, it means that Prince Duan of the Second Rank is finished, and all the efforts of the Zong Family will be in vain.
Zong Heng's expression was serious, and his eyes were sharp.
The Crown Princess was so frightened that she forgot to cry, and no longer cared about his relationship with Tang Zhuyun. She grabbed his sleeve and said, "A-Heng, you have to help your sister. She has always loved you the most. Please help me, I..."
Zong Heng said coldly, "First, you are not allowed to provoke the Consort of the Prince of Jin again."
From the fact that she single-handedly sent the Seventh Prince out of the capital, it was clear that this woman was no pushover.
Now that he knows even more how shameless she is, Zong Heng is both angry and wary of her.
Shamelessness is invincible, especially when it comes to a shameless woman.
Who can believe that a woman could be so verbally abusive towards a man?
This kind of woman is terrifying.
If the Crown Princess were even half as good as the Consort of the Prince of Jin, why would he be so worried now?
The Crown Princess said, "Are you saying this to help me or her? What exactly is going on between you and her...?"
"Shut up!"
He was her own brother, why did she insist on nailing him to the pillar of shame before she was satisfied?
"Secondly," Zong Heng, looking at the Crown Princess, enunciating each word clearly, "I will discuss with my grandfather and father when I return, and send my thirteenth sister to the Eastern Palace to help you."
"Help me? How can you help me?" The Crown Princess looked on in disbelief.
"What does my sister say?" Zong Heng sneered. "My sister is always out of her mind, needing her thirteenth sister to remind her. You can't write two 'Zong' characters in the same stroke, sister, you should really think this through, think about Prince Duan of the Second Rank!"
The Crown Princess finally stopped caring about whether Zong Heng had a red mole or not. All her strength was drained away, and she collapsed into the chair.
Zong Heng gave her a cold look and said, "I'm going to see His Highness the Crown Prince."
Then he left without looking back.
He needs to find a way to meet Tang Zhuyun, this woman whose temperament has suddenly changed drastically!
I could let bygones be bygones when she harassed me before, but now she dares to spread rumors and slander him in front of my sister. I have to settle this score with her properly.
He wanted to show her that not everyone is as foolish as the Seventh Prince.
After leaving the Eastern Palace, Zong Heng boarded the carriage. "To the Prince of Jin's Residence."