Guide to Failing as a Full-Level Green Tea-Chapter 3 - As the Master Is, So Is the Servant

Seeing Xiao Fu looking a bit uneasy, Shen RouConcubine Jiagned helplessness and said, “Go do what you need to do.”

Xiao Fu hesitated slightly but then quietly withdrew.

With that, the smile on Shen Roujia’s face faded.

Such intimidating tactics—she had seen them back when she was eight. It was clear that someone was using Xiao Die to warn her.

As for who it was, Shen Roujia, preoccupied with waiting for death to return to her original world, hadn’t bothered to remember the people in her courtyard, let alone who she might have offended.

Besides, the Crown Prince’s Eastern Palace had no concubines, so it was unlikely that anyone would hold a grudge against her.

Shen Roujia gently twisted her fingers, lost in thought.

Personal vendettas?

Who could be behind Xiao Die? Perhaps she inadvertently ousted a spy someone had planted here, and this was a warning?

Shen Roujia quickly dismissed the matter, threw herself onto the soft couch, and fell back into a nap.

Barely half an hour had passed when a group of unfamiliar people swarmed into the courtyard.

Before Xiao Fu could ask what was happening, a tall, beautiful woman approached, commanding, “Seize everyone!”

Shen Roujia, annoyed by the noise, sat up, put on her outer robe, and walked outside.

The small courtyard became chaotic, with people running and shouting. Xiao Fu was held down by two men, struggling, “Chief Advisor Rong, what are you doing?”

Rong Shuyao stood straight, her face stern and unsmiling, with a touch of arrogance, “Routine inspection.”

Seeing the scene, Shen Roujia raised her eyebrows slightly, covering her mouth in feigned shock, “What’s happening? It looks like I’ll be taken for questioning too.”

Rong Shuyao had always thought Shen Roujia was just a pretentious vase sent by the Shen family to the palace and never took her seriously.

Her eyes and heart were full of disdain.

“Your Highness, these are His Highness’s orders. Please do not obstruct us.”

“You’ve been ill and suicidal recently, which are minor issues His Highness has tolerated. But now someone has died. Whether an emperor or a commoner, the law applies equally. As the Crown Princess, you should understand this principle.”

Seeing Rong Shuyao’s expression, as if she had someone powerful backing her, Shen Roujia was speechless.

If I’m guilty, let the law punish me, not a bunch of crazy people waking me up before dawn!

Shen Roujia looked Rong Shuyao up and down.

And this habit of convicting people without clear evidence—truly, as the master is, so is the servant.

Rubbing her temples, Shen Roujia almost fainted. Xiao Fu, sweating in fear, shouted, “Your Highness! Are you alright?”

Xiao Fu glared at Rong Shuyao, “Our mistress can’t be scared like this. Someone quickly fetch the physician!”

Rong Shuyao, seeing Shen Roujia’s pale face, also panicked slightly, “You two, go get the physician.”

Shen Roujia, with a gentle and understanding tone, said, “No need. Let Chief Advisor Rong conduct her inspection first.”

Rong Shuyao, whose eyelids had been twitching since she arrived, answered stiffly, “Your Highness, please do not humble me.”

Shen Roujia stood up straight, her voice barely audible, “Chief Advisor Rong, you are trusted by His Highness. I naturally trust you completely. Please explain what’s happening.”

Rong Shuyao, holding back her anger, said, “Please give an explanation for Xiao Die’s death, for His Highness’s sake.”

Shen Roujia found the situation amusing at first but became angry at the end. Since when did she need to live according to a man’s whims?

Coldly laughing inwardly, Shen Roujia showed a slight grievance, her voice trembling, “Does His Highness believe this?”

Rong Shuyao’s eyes flashed with disdain, “Your Highness, His Highness sent me to investigate thoroughly. After all, Xiao Die was a gift from Noble Consort Shu. It would be difficult to explain otherwise.”

Hearing this, Shen Roujia frowned slightly, Noble Consort Shu?

Appearing to falter, Shen Roujia seemed devastated, “Now that she’s dead, anything can be twisted. I know nothing; how can I explain?”

Rong Shuyao sneered, “For your own selfish reasons, you indulged those around you in corruption, disrupted palace order, and threatened palace staff to cover for you, even harming their families. Xiao Die’s suicide note details these acts, with solid evidence!”

Seeing Shen Roujia stunned, Rong Shuyao added, “His Highness is kind and furious about this. He will certainly hold you accountable. You should think about how to explain it to him.”

Shen Roujia glanced at Rong Shuyao’s smug face and rolled her eyes.

Raising her head, she softly murmured, “In Chief Advisor Rong’s eyes, I am already guilty.”

Shen Roujia’s mind raced, suddenly thinking of something.

Pausing, she said, “But there is something strange.”

Rong Shuyao, looking at Shen Roujia like a fox, felt a bit apprehensive.

“What?”

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Shen Roujia blinked innocently, “If I remember correctly, only Xiao Die and Liu Xia in our courtyard are illiterate.”

Gasping, Shen Roujia continued, “Could it be that someone wrote the suicide note for her?”

Rong Shuyao’s face fell, showing some panic, “How could...”

Shen Roujia smiled sincerely, “Chief Advisor Rong, you are close to His Highness. Please explain this clearly for me.”

Seeing Rong Shuyao’s silence, Shen Roujia placed her hand on her stiff shoulder, whispering softly in her ear.

“Otherwise... even His Highness won’t know who to blame.”

Rong Shuyao, breaking into a cold sweat, glared at Shen Roujia, gritting her teeth, “What do you mean?”

Shen Roujia raised an eyebrow, her demeanor unexpectedly arrogant for her face.

“What are you afraid of?”

Panicking, Rong Shuyao looked away. Shen Roujia chuckled, releasing her shoulder.

As the crowd left, Xiao Fu, both excited and worried, asked, “Your Highness, how did you know Xiao Die was illiterate?”

Shen Roujia shrugged helplessly, “It’s said there’s no proof after death. We can’t let others fabricate things. Since their evidence is fake, I made up a fake story too.”

Rong Shuyao’s stupidity and reckless accusations didn’t bother Shen Roujia. Xiao Die’s death might have deeper implications yet unknown.

Watching Rong Shuyao’s departing figure, Shen Roujia turned away.

As dusk fell, a deep voice came from the depths of a room, “Is that what she said?”

Rong Shuyao knelt on the ground, “Yes, Your Highness.”

Xu Zening waved her off, signaling her to leave. Gao Huaichang spoke, “Your Highness, why focus so much on that side? After all, Shen Roujia comes from White Stone Academy.”

Xu Zening turned a page of his book, “If she were truly a vase, they wouldn’t have gone to such lengths to place her in the Eastern Palace.”

Gao Huaichang frowned, “Xiao Die was placed by Noble Consort Shu. It’s good to remove her. Shall I arrange more people for the Crown Princess?”

Xu Zening shook his head, smiling slightly without a word.

That night.

Shen Roujia sneezed several times. Once Xiao Fu left, she quietly took out a wooden box from the cabinet.

She only wanted to play her part and return to inherit her family’s fortune.

But it seemed the original character had a tough life. Even her nominal husband never cared about her.

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