It was a pity that Zheng Caiying's thoughts were too beautiful, and reality was too cruel.
"Royal Father, what is the background of that wild kid named Zheng Wei? Is he really your son from outside? Why have I never heard Royal Father mention him to Mother Consort?"
Hearing Zheng Caiying's words, Zheng Xiang immediately opened his eyes.
Then, Zheng Caiying felt a sharp gaze fall upon her.
Without even thinking, she knew who the owner of this gaze was.
Because Zheng Xiang had looked at her and Zheng Fan this way before when they were outside.
Looking up at Zheng Xiang, she saw that Zheng Xiang's face was grim, and his eyes were looking at her coldly.
Facing such a Zheng Xiang, Zheng Caiying shivered. After a while, she asked cautiously, "Why are you looking at me like this, Royal Father?"
Zheng Xiang did not answer, but continued to look at Zheng Caiying.
In his heart, there was an unspeakable sense of loss at this moment.
This was his pampered daughter. Besides causing trouble, she only knew how to offend people with her words.
Such a daughter actually made him feel like he had some problems himself.
Perhaps it was because he had been too kind to them before, and their lives had been a little too easy.
Thus, little by little, these two siblings had become increasingly frivolous and arrogant.
Thinking this, Zheng Xiang's gaze towards Zheng Caiying held even more disappointment.
As soon as Zheng Caiying finished speaking, she knew she had made a mistake.
She had just remembered that Zheng Fan had been slapped and reprimanded in front of so many onlookers precisely because he had said something he shouldn't have.
Although she felt a little regretful, she also felt that she had not done anything wrong.
Unfortunately, her feeling that she was not wrong was useless in front of Zheng Xiang.
Zheng Xiang looked at Zheng Caiying for a long time before saying, "Zheng Wei is this king's child. Regardless of where his mother is, and whether he recognizes this king or not, since this king has encountered him, he will eventually return to the Prince Duan's manor with this king."
Hearing this, Zheng Fan's eyes widened. He wanted to ask Zheng Xiang something, but found that he could not speak.
Zheng Xiang saw Zheng Fan's expression out of the corner of his eye and thus said:
"This king does not care about your thoughts. The decision this king has made will not be changed."
Hearing Zheng Xiang's words this time, Zheng Caiying and Zheng Fan merely exchanged glances, saying nothing.
They knew in their hearts that once Zheng Xiang's words were spoken, there would be no turning back.
Seeing that both of them had fallen silent, Zheng Xiang did not wish to say more. He closed his eyes and continued to ponder his previous thoughts.
On another carriage, Yi Zhiye and Sima Han, along with their four companions, were also discussing what had just happened.
Following these two carriages were Shen Xiaoyan and the other two.
Inside the carriage, Shen Xiaoyan was very depressed.
She should have asked Sima Han to sit with Yue Qingxin, or Yi Zhiye with Namujhong.
That way, they could have understood what had happened before.
For example, where did that princess of Yue come from, and what had happened between her and Zheng Caiying before.
For example, why did this Prince Duan have such a great contrast?
Zheng Wei remembered clearly that in his previous life, he had returned to Prince Duan's manor with a jade pendant.
However, Zheng Xiang had never said a word of warmth, let alone concern.
Could this be what Shen Xiaoyan had told him before, the butterfly effect?
Because he was reborn, and Shen Xiaoyan had transmigrated, and various events had changed, thus, Zheng Xiang had changed like this now.
Regardless of the reason, Zheng Wei still felt that Zheng Xiang would not bring about any good things.
Shen Xiaoyan, who had remained silent, felt the same way as Zheng Wei.
Lu Taobao, who was sitting opposite them, was a little hesitant.
"I didn't expect that each of you would have a higher and higher status. It seems that from now on, only I will be left with a peasant background."
After speaking, Lu Taobao shrugged helplessly, looking quite wronged.
Hearing this, Shen Xiaoyan smiled, "What are you saying? Aren't there still you and me?"
Hearing this, Lu Taobao looked at Shen Xiaoyan in surprise. After a few seconds, he suddenly realized.
Then, with a snap, Lu Taobao hit the back of his own head.
Hearing the crisp sound, Shen Xiaoyan and Zheng Wei both looked at Lu Taobao in surprise.
Zheng Wei looked at Lu Taobao as if he were an idiot.
"Are you stupid?"
Before Lu Taobao could speak, Zheng Wei continued, "Later, you should quickly go find your parents."
Lu Taobao was stunned. "Why? Did I do something wrong that Big Brother wants to send me away?"
Zheng Wei shook his head. "You didn't do anything wrong, but seeing you like this, I'm afraid you'll become stupid and won't know where your parents live. If I can't find them then, won't your parents not be able to see you?"
"I can't bear to see the elderly couple raise a son in vain, only to not see him before he completely loses his mind."
"You've also been a son for so many years, so you should understand my concerns. Therefore, you should get off the carriage later and go find your parents yourself."
Zheng Wei's continuous speech made Lu Taobao's eyes widen.
After a long while, Lu Taobao finally closed his mouth.
"This is bad."
Shen Xiaoyan looked at Lu Taobao confusedly. "What's bad?"
"Sister-in-law, my Big Brother suddenly became like this. Could he have been stimulated by something? I say, we should go home quickly. What if something happens to Big Brother later?"
Shen Xiaoyan: ...
Are these two fake?
Shen Xiaoyan looked at the two of them helplessly, and finally leaned back against the carriage, closing her eyes.
She must have encountered two fake people.
Especially Zheng Wei, how could he say such a thing?
However, the facts proved that this was true.
If Zheng Wei were to change, and change drastically, in an instant.
Seeing Shen Xiaoyan staring at him without blinking, Zheng Wei blinked blankly. "Wife, why are you looking at your husband like this?"
For a moment, only these two words echoed in Shen Xiaoyan's mind.
Before, whether in public or in private, Zheng Wei had only called her Mìmi.
Where did this sudden "wife" come from?
Before Shen Xiaoyan could voice her confusion, Zheng Wei spoke again.
At that moment, the corners of Zheng Wei's mouth curved upwards, revealing an innocent smile.
"Wife, have you noticed that your husband is exceptionally handsome and elegant today, so you have fallen deeply in love with your husband."
After hearing this, Shen Xiaoyan almost had no doubts.
This was definitely a fake Zheng Wei.
Thinking this, Shen Xiaoyan swiftly reached out and grabbed Zheng Wei's neck, asking in a cold voice, "Who are you?"
Lu Taobao was also shocked by Zheng Wei's change. Seeing Shen Xiaoyan attacking Zheng Wei, he was even more surprised and didn't know what to do.
"What's wrong? Can we talk properly, Sister-in-law?"
After speaking to Shen Xiaoyan, Lu Taobao turned to look at Zheng Wei and said anxiously, "Big Brother, if you have something to say, just say it. Don't scare us like this. Look at Sister-in-law, she's so worried that she doesn't know what she's doing."
Shen Xiaoyan: ...
Young man, if you can't speak properly, then don't speak.
From where did you see that she was worried and acting like this?
However, Zheng Wei remained as calm as ever, even though his neck was being choked by a pair of fair hands.
"Does my wife prefer this? It seems that my wife wants her husband to be the man behind her."
Hearing this, Shen Xiaoyan's expression became a little surprised, but she let go of her hand.
Zheng Wei's expression had not changed at all from beginning to end.
But Lu Taobao, who was on the side, was completely stunned.
"What is going on? Can someone explain it to me?"
Facing Lu Taobao's question, Zheng Wei and Shen Xiaoyan exchanged a glance, but said nothing.
Lu Taobao waited for a long time, and seeing that Shen Xiaoyan and Zheng Wei had no intention of explaining to him, he shrugged helplessly, lifted the carriage curtain, and looked outside.
"As expected of the capital, it's truly different. It's so prosperous."
Lu Taobao looked outside with great interest, commenting as he went.
Looking at Lu Taobao like this, Shen Xiaoyan felt a deep emotion.
It was fortunate that it was Lu Taobao. If it were someone else, what had just happened would have been truly difficult to handle.
Lu Taobao was such a person that if you didn't want to talk to him, he wouldn't ask.
If you were willing to talk to him, he would be a very good listener.
Such a person was most suitable to be a friend.
The carriage turned and twisted for an unknown amount of time before finally stopping on a bustling street.
As several people disembarked from the carriage one after another, Zheng Xiang walked over with Zheng Fan and Zheng Caiying, "This is Vermillion Bird Street, the best place in the entire imperial capital, and also the most prosperous place."