The Prime Minister's Mansion.
"Mother, Father, what should I do? I have to marry the Crown Princess, not the Second Princess. Woo woo woo~"
"What's the use of you crying now? Why didn't you inform me when you and your father were implementing the plan."
"Son, son knows he was wrong. Please help son think of a way, Mother."
The Prime Minister remained silent, looking coldly at the mother and son. The Prime Minister's husband immediately knelt down.
"My Wife, Wen'er is your only legitimate son. He just wanted to seize the opportunity to interact with the Crown Princess and leave a good impression. No one expected things to turn out like this."
"Idiot, your little tricks are not enough to scheme against the Crown Princess. You tried to steal a chicken but ended up losing the rice. Do you think the Second Princess is easy to provoke? Do I need to tell you where the rumors in Yuecheng are coming from!"
"Mother, son truly knows he was wrong. Can Mother help me think if there is any room for maneuver? Sending me out of Yuecheng is also an option."
"This matter depends on how Her Majesty the Empress handles it. If His Majesty bestows a marriage between you and the Second Princess, you can only marry."
"Mother, please beg Her Majesty the Empress. Perhaps... perhaps His Majesty can overlook this matter out of respect for you."
"Hmph, I don't have that much face to dare refuse the Second Princess. Begging for mercy is also an insult to His Majesty. You just have to accept your fate."
Han Ziwen collapsed on the ground, muttering, "Is there no other way?"
"You can get engaged before the Second Princess receives the imperial decree for marriage. But who in Yuecheng would dare marry you now? Ziwen, accept your fate. Become a virtuous husband after marrying into the Second Princess's mansion. Remember not to have any improper thoughts. The Prime Minister's Mansion will not provide you with any assistance."
After speaking, the Prime Minister left. The Prime Minister's husband, feeling heartbroken, helped his son up from the ground.
"Wen'er, don't think too much of it. Marrying the Second Princess is not a hardship for you. The glory and wealth of this life are stable."
"Glory and wealth? Didn't I already have these when I was in the Prime Minister's Mansion? What I want... what I want is not these."
The Prime Minister's husband wiped away his tears.
"Child, this is fate."
"I refuse to believe in this fate. If only... if only I had saved the Crown Princess back then."
The Prime Minister's husband shook his head and walked out with a sigh. His son had been determined to be the Crown Princess's consort for years, and now he was obsessed.
He believed that with his son's intelligence and talent, he would understand in the future. The current situation did not allow for his temper.
Han Ziwen suddenly stood up, "I have a way. There is still one person who can marry me, and she must marry me."
Han Ziwen had people constantly monitoring the Crown Princess's mansion. As soon as Zhao Zhuoru left the mansion, he would dress up and prepare to intercept her.
Zhao Zhuoru's guards discovered his men. His men were always shaken off. Han Ziwen was getting desperate, so he put on a bamboo hat to intercept Zhao Zhuoru.
The guards at the gate, following Zhao Zhuoru's orders, pretended not to see him. The first time Han Ziwen came, they couldn't drive him away. In the end, they had to resort to force, shoving him into the carriage and threatening the driver to leave quickly.
The carriage was rented, and the driver had never encountered such a situation. He sheepishly drove the carriage away.
Han Ziwen deliberately stood further away today, outside the boundaries of the Crown Princess's mansion. The guards couldn't do much to him.
"Who is that person, standing outside the Crown Princess's mansion?"
"I don't know. The female guards at the door have advised him many times, but he just stands there shamelessly."
"Could it be the Crown Princess's lover?"
"Don't talk nonsense. Everyone knows the Crown Princess is self-disciplined and righteous. She is wholeheartedly devoted to Young Master He of the Duke's Mansion. Their wedding date is approaching, how could such a person appear?"
"That's right. The Crown Princess is truly a good person. She always thinks of us commoners, eliminating so many corrupt officials and slanders over the years."
"Who says she isn't? She truly deserves to be the one with the prophecy. Under her leadership, our Yue Kingdom will surely become more prosperous and strong."
"So who is this person? Why isn't there any identification on the carriage?"
"Are you silly? If there were identification, wouldn't you have recognized him?"
"Alas, young man, who are you? Do you still want any face? Get lost, stop standing at the Crown Princess's mansion."
"Alas, don't be so impulsive. What if he's a guest of the Crown Princess?"
"If he were a guest, the Crown Princess would have already sent someone to invite him in. I think he's just trying to climb the social ladder, and he's dressed as a woman, thinking he can fool my discerning eyes."
"Hey, now that you mention it, I realize he's wearing women's clothing."
"Hahaha, where in our Yue Kingdom is there such a short woman? I think his brain is also very foolish."
"If he wasn't foolish, why would he be standing here like an idiot?"
Listening to the taunts and discussions, Han Ziwen's proud heart almost couldn't bear it. But this was the only way he could see the Crown Princess.
If it were any later, it would be too late. A divine being like the Crown Princess wouldn't let him be so embarrassed again, would she?
A moment later, Zhao Zhuoru's carriage arrived, and the pedestrians parted to make way.
Han Ziwen ran to the front of the carriage and stood still. The driver didn't know what to do and could only ask Zhao Zhuoru.
Shui Wa: "Let's just crash into him and make him lose face. He's like a persistent fly day after day."
Zhao Zhuoru: "That won't do. Although he'll lose face, the gossip in the city will spread about him and me. Yue Xuan will be sad."
"Yue~"
The woman beside Han Ziwen immediately spoke, "My master has something to request from the Crown Princess. We earnestly request the Crown Princess's help."