Guide to Failing as a Full-Level Green Tea-Chapter 18 - A Skillful Tea Art

“Poor our honorable prince, still thinking of his siblings at a time like this.”

“Our prince has had a hard life, with no one to protect him. Living in this deep palace is truly difficult.”

“How heartbroken must the Emperor be after reading that suicide note.”

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Suicide note? What? What kind of trouble is this?

When Shen Roujia looked at Xu Zening, she couldn’t help but want to applaud.

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His control over his expressions, his language skills, tsk tsk, impeccable.

The Crown Prince risked his life to persuade the Emperor, spouting words of brotherly love and unity.

This move hurt a thousand enemies while sacrificing eight hundred of his own.

But not only did it make the Emperor feel more guilty towards him, it also added fuel to the fire regarding Prince Chun’s matter. The punishment that had been delayed for so long was likely inevitable now.

What a pity, Concubine Bai’s scheme was completely ruined by Xu Zening.

Shen Roujia was amused. By sheer luck, her own troubles were solved by Xu Zening.

After all, Concubine Bai only wanted Shen Roujia to persuade Xu Zening. Whatever Xu Zening did or said had nothing to do with Shen Roujia.

Thinking of how she had finally vented her anger, Shen Roujia couldn’t help but show Xu Zening an appreciative look.

At this moment, someone without any sense shouted, “The Crown Princess has arrived!”

Shen Roujia didn’t know who gave her a hard shove, causing her to stumble forward.

She quickly lowered her head and bowed, “Daughter-in-law greets Father.”

The old Emperor had no interest in her; his son was about to jump into the lake to commit suicide. “Ning’er, whatever you have to say, we can discuss it slowly.”

Xu Zening shook his head, “Father, I don’t want to hurt anyone.”

The Emperor stretched out his arm in worry, “I understand, I understand everything.”

Xu Zening gave a bitter smile, “I am a cripple, and I don’t want to affect the relationship between father and son or between ruler and minister because of myself. It’s better for me to just go.”

Such skillful tea art, even Shen Roujia felt inferior.

She couldn’t help but touch her nose, secretly observing Xu Zening’s expressions.

While the two were arguing endlessly, Shen Roujia suddenly burst into loud sobs, “Your Highness, what will I do if you leave?”

Shen Roujia, weak like a falling leaf, swayed as if she was about to faint.

The Emperor frowned, “Isn’t this just adding to the confusion? Take the Crown Princess away!”

Xu Zening’s expression changed repeatedly, showing a spectacular range of emotions.

Shen Roujia ignored the attempts to restrain her and struggled to reach Xu Zening.

Xu Zening had no real intention of committing suicide, and Shen Roujia easily fell onto him.

Xu Zening disdainfully pushed her away, whispering so only they could hear, “What are you doing here?”

Shen Roujia softly sobbed, “I can’t bear to lose you.”

Xu Zening frowned deeply, “It doesn’t matter who tries to persuade me today, it won’t work!”

Rong Shuyao shouted from behind, “Your Highness, what are you doing?”

As Rong Shuyao spoke, she tried to pull Shen Roujia away. In the struggle, no one noticed that the stone under the wheelchair was slowly loosening.

Rong Shuyao gritted her teeth and coldly said, “Your Highness, you shouldn’t ruin things.”

Shen Roujia, unwilling to back down, smiled, “I want to see how bold you are.”

Xu Zening, feeling a headache coming on, leaned back. Suddenly, he lost his footing and fell into the water.

Shen Roujia, unprepared, couldn’t see what was happening. Her arm was grabbed tightly by Xu Zening, pulling her forward.

Due to the disparity in strength, both Shen Roujia and Xu Zening fell into the water together.

The screams from the shore were muffled by the water. Shen Roujia held onto Xu Zening tightly, suddenly regretting her decision. She had come to cause trouble, so why did she have a moment of compassion and try to pull him back?

Water filled her nose and ears. Shen Roujia, dragged down by Xu Zening, started to lose consciousness and slowly sank.

Xu Zening struggled to open his eyes and was surprised to see Shen Roujia.

Sensing the danger, he exhaled a stream of bubbles, grabbed Shen Roujia’s arm, and pulled her waist, slowly swimming towards the light…

Shen Roujia lay there, staring blankly.

What a disaster, she had completely embarrassed herself.

Xu Zening would surely mock her for being a terrible swimmer behind her back.

Xiao Fu brought some ginger soup, “Your Highness, drink the ginger soup to warm up.”

Shen Roujia groggily sat up, “So, who pulled us out of the water?”

Xiao Fu glanced at Shen Roujia, “It was Prince Xiao.”

Shen Roujia exclaimed in surprise, “What? Xiao Sinian?”

Xiao Fu pouted, “Your Highness, you were still holding onto the prince tightly when Prince Xiao pulled you out.”

Shen Roujia held her forehead, unable to bear thinking about the scene.

Xiao Fu added, “The Emperor left with a dark face, and Prince Xiao left shortly after.”

Shen Roujia didn’t want to talk. After drinking the ginger soup, she collapsed back onto the bed.

Xu Zening looked somewhat pale, while Rong Shuyao kept complaining beside him.

“The Crown Princess is really too much. If it weren’t for her, Your Highness wouldn’t have to suffer like this.”

Xu Zening’s tightly pursed lips slightly parted, and he sternly said, “Shuyao, don’t say such things again. She is still the Crown Princess.”

Rong Shuyao immediately fell silent, but her eyes were filled with more resentment and hatred.

Without looking up, Xu Zening gently instructed, “Leave all her matters to Gao Huaichang. You should rest for a few days.”

Rong Shuyao looked at Xu Zening, seemingly wanting to say something more.

Xu Zening gave her a gentle smile, “It’s the anniversary of our teacher’s death soon. When we have some free time, we should go together to pay our respects.”

Rong Shuyao’s expression finally softened a bit, “Alright.”

Shen Roujia had just gotten some free time to recuperate in the courtyard for a few days. She felt so embarrassed that she didn’t leave her room for several days.

On a day with perfect weather, just as Shen Roujia was about to enjoy herself, she was called away by Concubine Bai’s people.

“Is this how you persuade someone?”

Concubine Bai glared at Shen Roujia, one hand on her belly, fuming with anger.

Shen Roujia pouted, “Your Highness, serving the Emperor is like serving a tiger. How could I, a mere woman, understand His Highness’s thoughts?”

Concubine Bai looked at Shen Roujia, her anger unabated, “You are truly useless. How could someone as smart as your brother have a sister like you?”

Shen Roujia lowered her head, looking apologetic, “I’ve been trying to persuade him for several days.”

Concubine Bai paced back and forth, “Shen Roujia, I’m not here to reminisce with you today. If this task can’t be accomplished, it’s fine. There will be another chance.”

Shen Roujia suddenly looked up, “I’ve done everything you asked. Now, return what you owe me.”

Concubine Bai sneered, “What have you accomplished? My son has been sent to repair the imperial tomb!”

Shen Roujia had always known that Concubine Bai was not a good person. Even if she had successfully pleased her this time, she would hold this leverage over her, threatening and controlling her repeatedly.

Shen Roujia would get increasingly trapped in the situation, becoming a real puppet.

Shen Roujia stood up abruptly, a sly smile on her face, “Your Highness, I thought you would be clearer about this, but it seems you still don’t understand.”