Chen Sheng's chilling gaze startled Yu Nanzhi. A vague sense of unease washed over her, and she subconsciously took a half-step back, staring at him in bewildered suspicion.
"Chen Sheng… you… what are you trying to do?"
"What am I trying to do?"
The corners of Chen Sheng's lips curled into a smirk.
"What Prince Xiang said just now made me very unhappy. I'm quite incensed. Shouldn't the Princess Consort do something about it?"
"I… uh… the Prince… For his indiscretion, I will atone on his behalf."
Yu Nanzhi's eyes flickered with uncertainty.
'She had a faint suspicion, but… but she didn't dare to confirm it.'
"And how does the Princess Consort intend to atone for Prince Xiang?"
Chen Sheng's eyes narrowed slightly, his tone placid.
"I had already decided to let the matter of Chen County go. But you people keep pushing your luck. Do you take me for a pushover? If this is your attitude…
...then let's just end this here."
"Don't…"
