The Chief Minister's Ferocious Wife

Zhao Chuchu listened to the people around her chatter. For a brief moment, she wasn’t sure how to react.

Xie Heng had told her about Princess Jianan before, a magical person in her own right.

Princess Jianan belonged to the same generation as the emperor, but she was still very young—only 26 years old this year. Her husband had died early on, and she did not remarry afterward.

Many scholars were critical of Princess Jianan.

But Zhao Chuchu felt that none of this had anything to do with them.

If Princess Jianan were interested in them, they would probably run over faster than anyone else!

There was a reason for Princess Jianan to behave so ridiculously.

All the men that she kidnapped were people whom Sikou Zhendong wanted to win over.

But Princess Jianan didn’t want her intentions to be too obvious, so all the people she kidnapped were good-looking and had decent character.

It was rare for Xie Heng to commend anyone, and Princess Jianan was one of them.

This seemingly absurd princess was actually very talented at leading an army and fighting wars. She had been covering up her illness for a very long time until she got hurt on the battlefield and did not survive.

As Xie Hengs “wife,” Zhao Chuchu had no choice but to head to the princess’s palace.

“Who are you looking for?” The doorkeeper at the princess’s palace glared at Zhao Chuchu and said, “Do you know what this place is? Who gave you the right to come here?”

“Oh, I saw my husband being kidnapped by the princess. So I came here to look for him,’ Zhao Chuchu said calmly. “Are you going to stop me?”

“Nonsense! What are you talking about? The princess kidnapped your husband?”

“Yes, 1 saw it with my own eyes. Quite a few citizens saw it as well. If the princess doesn’t release my husband, I would have no choice but to ask the Third Prince for help.”

The news of Xie Jun’s return to the royal family had not yet been announced to the world. But everyone knew how much the emperor liked Xie Yan.

The doorkeeper stared at Zhao Chuchu doubtfully, then said, “Do you know that using the Third Prince’s name without permission is a crime punishable by death?”

“If that’s the case, 1 would have no choice but to head to the Third Prince’s palace first. I believe the Third Prince wouldn’t turn against me for such a small matter,” Zhao Chuchu said. “My husband and the Third Prince are quite close, so I think he’ll be willing to help me.”

“Who is your husband?”

The doorkeeper knew full well that Xie Yan didn’t have many friends in the Imperial City. Yet Zhao Chuchu dared to mention his name so casually. Could they really be friends?

“Xie Heng? So you’re Zhao Chuchu?”

“Yes.

The doorkeeper felt cold sweat seep from his back, and his attitude immediately became much more respectful as he said, “Mrs. Xie, please wait here for a moment. Let me report your arrival.”

“Hurry up.”

“Yes, madam.’

The doorkeeper hurriedly ran inside.

Zhao Chuchu was the doctor who saved the Third Prince’s life. If their princess really kidnapped Xie Heng, the Third Prince would definitely stand up for the Xie clan. It wouldn’t be worth it if they fell out with the Third Prince over this.

Meanwhile, Princess Jianan teased Xie Heng, “Mister, you look like you just walked out of a painting. What a rare sight to behold! You can stay in my palace from today on. I promise I will patronize you and only you.”

“l have everything here in the palace. You won’t need to show yourself out there ever again. Whatever you want to do, just tell me. I will give you everything that you could possibly want.”

Xie Heng was speechless.

Princess Jianan said the exact same thing that she said in his previous life. Even her expression and the way she sat were the same.

“Thank you for your appreciation, princess, but I am already married,” Xie Heng said calmly. “If there’s nothing else that you would like from me, excuse me, as I will take my leave now. Otherwise, my wife will be worried.”

“Divorce your little wife and be by my side. 1 can give you ten times whatever she’s capable of providing.”

“My heart is with her. You can’t give me that.”

“…Are you actually stupid? Or are you just pretending to be? You look like a scholar. Don’t you know that you would be able to get much better teachers in the princess’s palace? What’s the use of staying with your little wife? As a man, your ambition should be out there in the world.”

“Your highness, I have already completed the Conference Examination.”

“You don’t look like you did. Lying won’t work on me. If I find out that you’re lying, things will get ugly for you.”

“Of course not. The Conference Examination cannot be joked about. Unfortunately, my wife doesn’t have a good temper, so please allow me to leave.’

“Stay with me. I will guarantee your career. I promise that you will become successful in the royal courts. Don’t you want to live a life of power, wealth, and luxury?”

Xie Heng said, I will work toward those things, so there’s no need to trouble you for that, your highness.”

Princess Jianan took a good look at him. Although his wife was a good doctor, this is the Imperial City.

Sikou Zhendong had his eyes on him a long time ago. He was just waiting for a chance to set up a trap and capture Xie Heng. Why is this man so confident that he can protect his wife?

Although Xie Yan was helping him, what could he do with his current condition?

Tsk. Xie Heng didn’t look like a stupid person. Why was he so stubborn?

“Princess, a lady outside claims to be Xie Hengs wife. She’s asking to meet you. She said she came to look for someone,” reported a servant upon entering.

“Looking for you?” asked the princess, looking toward Xie Heng. Xie Heng smiled and said, “Yes, I think that’s my wife, Zhao Chuchu.”

Princess Jianan suddenly attacked and swept Xie Heng off his feet. “Mr. Xie, you look so pretty. Why don’t we test your little wife?”

Xie Heng looked at Princess Jianan angrily. “Princess, what are you doing?”

“Just a little trick, so we can put on a good show later,” Princess Jianan smiled and said. “Let’s see how much your little wife trusts you. Is she worth giving up all the resources that you can get at the princess’s palace?”

“Please, don’t do anything stupid.”

“Why would this be stupid? We’re just having fun. Come, call Mrs. Xie in.”

After that, Princess Jianan ordered her men to hide Xie Heng behind the screen. There was a huge bathtub there.

Princess Jianan told one of her maids to sit inside the bathtub filled with warm water with her clothes on. She then put Xie Heng beside the bathtub. It looked as if they were having a bath together from behind the screen.

Princess Jianan sat aside and waited for Zhao Chuchu to enter.

Xie Heng looked really angry, as though he were silently condemning the princess.

Princess Jianan simply sat there, happily eating the dried fruits her maid passed her.

The moment Zhao Chuchu entered the room, she noticed that the atmosphere was a little odd.

She looked around and immediately noticed what was happening behind the screen. She smiled for a brief moment but immediately hid her expression.

“Da Lang, are you here?” Zhao Chuchu pretended to be unaware. She walked straight forward. When she got close to the screen, she “slipped” and fell, taking the screen down with her.

Princess Jianan wasn’t sure what to say.

To be honest, being exposed like this was a little awkward.

Zhao Chuchu “frantically” stood up and apologized, “I’m so sorry, I didn’t know that… Hey, Da Lang? Why are you sitting there? Are you peeking at her taking a bath? How can you be so shameless?!”

Zhao Chuchu got “angry.” She dashed over and started reprimanding Xie Heng as she pulled on his ear.

Princess Jianan didn’t think that this would happen.

Zhao Chuchu looked so small and adorable. How could she be so ferocious?

Xie Heng was just a scholar. There was no way she could withstand such torture!

Princess Jianan felt pain just looking at Xie Heng.

“Mrs. Xie, this is a misunderstanding.” Princess Jianan had no choice but to help Xie Heng. She said, “l was just joking with the two of you. Mr. Xie didn’t do anything..”