Chapter 543 - Chapter 543: Who Is The Mastermind?
Chapter 543: Who Is The Mastermind?
The situation Luo Sha created made a huge commotion. If Shen Ruojing didn’t reveal her identity, it would be difficult to end the situation today.
Shen Ruojing thought so, and when she saw Song Chen glance at her, she nodded at him.
Song Chen instantly understood something and shouted, “She is from the royal family…”
Before the word “princess” could be spoken, a stern voice came from the side. “What are you doing here?”
Hearing this familiar voice, Shen Ruojing excitedly turned her head and saw Jing Zhen walking over. He had changed into an emperor’s uniform. With golden ornaments on his shoulders, he looked tall, mighty, and very imposing.
Upon seeing him, Luo Sha and others were suddenly frightened, including the guards. They all immediately knelt.
Only Shen Ruojing stood there without moving.
The little maid named Yu Jing saw this and immediately tugged at Shen Ruojing’s pants, whispering a reminder, “Kneel quickly!”
But Shen Ruojing remained unmoved.
Although she could kneel to heaven and her parents, she was not used to that kind of prostrating kneeling posture, where her whole body was almost lying on the ground. She always felt that it was humiliating.
She didn’t kneel, making her stand out.
After performing the kneeling ceremony, Luo Sha turned her head and saw Shen Ruojing not kneeling. She immediately became angry. “You dare not pay your respects in front of His Majesty the King?!”
Shen Ruojing looked at her calmly, examining her expression. However, her anger seemed genuine as if she really felt that Shen Ruojing had offended Jing Zhen.
Before she could speak, Jing Zhen helped her out. “This is my personal doctor from China. She doesn’t have to follow our rules and doesn’t need to kneel.” Luo Sha was slightly stunned upon hearing this. She then looked back and forth between Shen Ruojing and Jing Zhen, her eyes filled with doubts. Finally, she lowered her head. “Yes, Your Majesty.”
Jing Zhen first glanced at Shen Ruojing. Seeing that she was alright, he then frowned at Luo Sha, scolding, “What are you doing here? And you the one who told the guards to draw their guns?
Luo Sha immediately said, “It was that little maid who bumped into me and dirtied my clothes. This doctor from China insisted on protecting her and was very disrespectful to me, so…”
Before she could finish, Jing Zhen interrupted with a half-smile, “So, you’re helping me deal with the people in my palace?
Luo Sha immediately looked up, and upon seeing Jing Zhen’s handsome face, her eyes seemed to be in a daze.
Jing Zhen, however, was very disgusted with her gaze. “Get out! Without my permission, you are not allowed to step into my palace again!”
Upon hearing these words, Luo Sha’s expression turned to disbelief. “Your Majesty…”
“Didn’t you hear what I just said?”
Luo Sha bit her lip, her face turning pale and her eyes red.
She slowly stood up, but before leaving, she turned her head and glared fiercely at Shen Ruojing and Yu Jing. Only then did she leave in anger.
After she left, Jing Zhen walked up to Shen Ruojing and asked, “Are you alright?”
His face was solemn, exuding an intimidating aura, and his demeanor was that of a superior, making Shen Ruojing feel somewhat unfamiliar.
Was this the same Jing Zhen who used to laugh and joke as her father?
As she was thinking, Jing Zhen suddenly glanced at Song Chen and then whispered to Shen Ruojing, “Jingjing, this guy looks like Chu Cichen. If you like Chu Cichen, it’s quite troublesome. After all, we can’t kidnap Chu Cichen to Country A to be your husband. What if you abandon Chu Cichen and choose him instead?”
He spoke just loud enough for Shen Ruojing to hear.
Shen Ruojing.
Okay, she had misunderstood her father.
She knew Jing Zhen wouldn’t be serious for more than two minutes!
She then looked at Song Chen, who usually had a shy demeanor, and saw that his face seemed a bit unhappy now, as if… he was angry?
Shen Ruojing didn’t understand why, but she looked away and said to Jing
Zhen, “No need, I still like Chu Cichen.’
Jing Zhen clicked his tongue, somewhat disdainful and disappointed. ‘What’s so good about him that you’re so devoted to him?”
Shen Ruojing didn’t answer, just giving him a shallow smile.
Jing Zhen then waved his hand, “Forget it, I won’t bother you. Has my wife gone to bed yet? I’m going to check on her. Sigh, I don’t know if she can get used to everything since she just arrived…”
Jing Zhen left as he spoke.
After that, Shen Ruojing looked at Song Chen, but his face seemed to have softened again. She wondered if she had misinterpreted his anger and dark expression earlier.
However, Shen Ruojing didn’t pay him any attention and instead looked at Yu Jing. After thinking for a moment, she decided to inquire about the three consorts from her to determine who the mastermind was.
She approached Yu Jing and asked, “Do you know anything about the three consorts?”
Yu Jing was slightly startled. She thought Shen Ruojing was asking on behalf of Princess Consort Shen, so she nodded.
Shen Ruojing then asked, “Based on what you know, which of the three princess consorts would have control over Country A’s death squad?”
Upon hearing this question, Yu Jing was taken aback. She answered, “All of them.’
Shen Ruojing.
Yu Jing explained, “The royal death squad is trained together, and all royal family members can issue orders to them.”
Shen Ruojing was confused… So all three of them were still suspects.
She pondered for a moment and asked again, “Who do you think is the most calculating among the three consorts?”
Yu Jing hesitated for a moment before saying, “Among the three consorts, Princess Consort Luo is young and impulsive. As for Princess Consort Yan, she is calm and dignified. She is highly praised in the palace, and everyone speculates that she will be the future queen. As for Princess Consort Ji… she is kind to us maidservants and prefers to stay in her palace instead of going out like the other two consorts.”
Shen Ruojing furrowed her brow.
Based on this information, Consort Ji seemed the most suspicious.
Because those who achieved great things generally maintained a low profile. She hid in her palace every day, and no one knew what she was doing…
As the two were talking, someone else ran over and shouted, “Sister Yu Jing, it’s not good! I just heard Princess Consort Luo calling her family, saying that she was bullied by a little maid and a little doctor! Her family is now preparing to enter the palace to help her!”
Upon hearing this, Yu Jing’s face turned pale instantly.
Feeling terrified, she grabbed Shen Ruojing’s hand. “Miss Doctor, you… you should leave quickly and return to China! Princess Consort Luo’s family holds a high position in Country A.. The Queen Dowager chose her to enter the palace to appease her family! If they make a fuss, the King and the Queen Dowager will definitely sacrifice us two insignificant characters to appease them!”