Chapter 307: Chapter 250: Did Cheng Caiyun Commit Suicide?

The Eldest Princess wore a faint smile on her face, her gaze fixed firmly on Jun Moling, and said, "If it weren’t for her, would you be like this? I did this, deal with it as you see fit!"

Jun Moling sighed softly upon hearing this, his expression somewhat helpless, "Aunt, you did this because of Cousin’s matter, didn’t you?"

The Eldest Princess was slightly stunned, and after a brief silence, she quietly said, "Don’t jump to conclusions. Your cousin brought this upon herself. I just wanted you to marry more. As a dignified prince, having only one Princess Consort is laughable, isn’t it?"

Jun Moling understood well that his aunt was not a bad person, just excessively doting on her daughter.

Even when she learned of her wrongdoing, she never intentionally covered it up.

However, she did not know that her daughter did not realize her mistake and repent, and even sent people to try to kill his wife.

"Indeed her paralysis was caused by human actions, but it wasn’t Ruoxi who did it; it was I." Jun Moling’s tone was mild, yet it seemed to carry immense weight.

The Eldest Princess trembled slightly; she had not ruled out the possibility that this might be Jun Moling’s doing, but in her heart, she always thought this was impossible.

She knew her nephew very well; despite his cold and aloof appearance, he was actually someone who valued emotions the most.

She never expected he would lay such a heavy hand on his cousin.

"Why?" The Eldest Princess widened her eyes, questioning incredulously.

Jun Moling’s gaze deepened, and he slowly said, "After my cousin caused trouble, I was indeed very angry. But for the sake of our kinship, I just thought of letting her go to the nunnery to reflect.

But do you know what she did on her way out? She actually ordered her subordinates to attempt to kill Ruoxi.

I have evidence in my hands, but I have not mentioned it to you. If you don’t believe me, you can investigate.

She didn’t repent, and repeatedly attempted to harm Ruoxi. Tell me, how could I let her go?

By rights, given my temper, I wouldn’t spare her life; it’s only out of respect for you that I spared her.

If you don’t believe me, go and see her, see if there’s even a hint of repentance. This is the most I can do, to spare her life."

The Eldest Princess listened to Jun Moling’s words, her face full of shock, "Is this really true?"

Jun Moling looked straight at her, his expression earnest and serious, "Of course, since you could find out that this involved me, it shouldn’t be hard to uncover what my cousin did."

The Eldest Princess slowly closed her eyes, her heart full of regret and pain.

She knew well the saying "If you do not bring trouble upon yourself, misfortune will not fall upon you." If her daughter really brought this on herself, her nephew had been exceedingly benevolent.

Given his temper, if it were anyone else, they might not have survived by now. He really had shown mercy.

The Eldest Princess’s eyes reddened, tears glistening. In her heart, she actually understood that she bore unshakable responsibility for her daughter’s willfulness.

As long as she can live well, nothing else matters much. She decided to have a good talk with her daughter, to guide her.

"Understood, I won’t do such things anymore in the future. Aunt wasn’t overly excessive, right?"

Jun Moling sighed deeply, his brows tightly knit, "Not excessive? You should be aware of the grievances and entanglements between Ruoxi and the Xiao Family.

If this were true, how heartbroken and sad would she be. Don’t forget, she is carrying our Jun Family’s child now. If she’s upset, and the child has any..."

The words "mishap" hadn’t even been uttered when the Eldest Princess cut him off, wearing an unhappy expression, saying, "Don’t say such inauspicious things! This indeed is my fault, but how do you plan to deal with Xiao Chengyu?"

"I don’t intend to pursue it further; the best would be for her to marry soon. I think after this incident, there won’t be many willing to marry her, getting her married will be enough." Jun Moling said lightly.

The Eldest Princess understood his intent, that regardless of the other person’s condition, as long as someone is willing to marry Xiao Chengyu, it would suffice.

After this turmoil, it’s unlikely for young noblemen from prestigious families to consider her; having an older widower willing to marry her would already be a satisfactory result.

Hence, she would handle this matter herself.

"Leave this matter to me! Prince Zhan not pursuing it already gives face to the Xiao Family, I should make amends." The Eldest Princess said in an even tone.

Jun Moling sincerely said, "Aunt, my parents passed away early, and I have few relatives left. I have always regarded you as a mother. As long as it doesn’t involve Ruoxi, we will always be the closest relatives."

The Eldest Princess also sighed deeply, "Moling, I do have some opinions regarding your wife.

It’s not because she was previously married, but because she’s so exceedingly beautiful.

A woman too outstanding can unwittingly attract trouble, surely she will evoke much trouble.

Although she’s married to you now, even before that, the Emperor’s fondness for her was no secret.

Even though she and Xiao Chengyi divorced, the Emperor’s intentions never changed.

So, in my heart, I didn’t like her. Now that you’ve said this, I understand, I won’t interfere, but you must keep a clear mind and not listen to your wife for everything."

Jun Moling smiled faintly, his eyes filled with deep affection, "I have liked Ruoxi for a long time, even earlier than the Emperor himself.

That year, I was thrown off by a maddened horse and then bitten by a venomous snake on the leg, teetering at the brink of death.

Thanks to Ruoxi’s rescue, since then, I’ve been looking for her, enduring countless hardships, I finally found her.

Marrying her is the greatest fortune of my life."

"So that’s how it is!" the Eldest Princess sighed.

She had heard some of this before, carefully nurturing him for a while upon his return.

Only because someone had tampered with the horse in secret; however, besides the sudden death of the horsekeeper, nothing else was found regarding the mastermind behind it.

"Did you find out who did it?" she anxiously asked.

Jun Moling paused for a moment before understanding she was referring to the matter of the tampered horse from back then. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

In fact, with a little thought, one could guess at the person orchestrating behind the scenes.

Killing him carried the death penalty extending to nine familial relations; who had such nerve? Yet did not dare to act openly.

Who could he have been blocking the way of? If not for his father passing too early, how would the position of Crown Prince go to his third uncle?

His father’s accidental death was not unrelated to his third uncle.

Moreover, the Emperor was intent on appointing the Grand Prince, not his third uncle’s son, as Crown Prince, under such circumstances, who would not feel jealous, who would not be envious and frantic?

The one who most wanted to ascend the throne would not spare him.

He exhaled lightly, this was the Royal Family, where brothers harmed each other, and even nephews and grandchildren were not spared, where was there any genuine love or affection?

Truth be told, one cannot choose their birth.

If he could, he truly would not wish to be born into the Royal Family, but as an ordinary person, to roam freely with his wife.

"No." After a long while, Jun Moling slowly spoke.

The Eldest Princess looked at him, and his expression just now was filled with melancholy, seemingly tainted with a subtle sorrow.

She gently pressed his shoulder, softly saying, "Let it be if unknown, living well now is the most important. You’re about to be a father; aren’t you extremely excited?"

The Eldest Princess cleverly changed the subject, and sure enough, Jun Moling smiled, "I’m nervous, not knowing what to do. If only the child could be in my belly, so Ruoxi wouldn’t have to endure so much."

The Eldest Princess secretly shook her head, sighing in her heart, was this the same Prince Zhan who was decisive and fearless on the battlefield?

At this moment, a servant hurried in from outside, saluted the two, and urgently said, "Reporting to the Eldest Princess, a letter from the nunnery arrived, saying that the Commandery Princess has committed suicide."

Upon this news, the atmosphere inside the room instantly froze. Both Jun Moling and the Eldest Princess were filled with shock and disbelief.