The wind in early autumn is particularly refreshing and gentle enough.
Xie Wuyou was leaning against the window pane, with long eyes, holding a brocade fan with a delicate jade pendant hanging down, playing with it lazily.
What a gorgeous little thing.
Concubine Yue gave this to her yesterday.
It's a pity that no matter how good things are, there is a time when you get tired of them.
Xie Wuyou closed the brocade fan, his eyes even more lonely. Just like the previous days, she watched the sunrise and set, but could not wait for His Highness to come. No need to guess, he will still stay in Chunhe Hall tonight, accompanying his favorite Xu Zhihuai.
For a whole month, Zhu Xuxing still treated her calmly. He never said another word to her, nor did he sleep in the same bed with her. Obviously, His Highness the Crown Prince, to whom she was committed for life, had no interest in her.
As cold as her side was, Xu Zhihuai's side was so warm.
Not only does she have the favor of His Highness, but she also has the approval of the eldest princess. The statue of Guanyin is the greatest dignity.
Guanyin asks for a son, full of thoughts.
Xie Wuyou never gets discouraged easily, but the predicament in front of her left her helpless. Moreover, she knew her grandfather's temper and they would never let her become an "abandoned concubine".
At the same time, Zhu Xuxing presented the secret document sent back by Wei Li to his father for review. It stated that there were hundreds of officials, large and small, who had colluded with the Xie family in Huaizhou, Xuzhou, and Cangzhou.
Zhu Xuxing proposed to take this opportunity to uproot the Xie family and conduct a thorough reckoning. Then, the emperor did not agree with his youthful spirit and asked him not to keep staring at the Xie family and delay other government affairs.
Zhu Xuxing asked why it was not the right time?
The emperor spoke earnestly: "In order to fight against the outside world, we must first settle down the inside. It is not difficult to eradicate the Xie family now, but it is very involved. Once the vitality is seriously damaged, it will cause endless troubles. The Xie family will be handed over to Wei Li. With him watching, you can Take your hands off and do something else.”
Zhu Xuxing was unwilling to give in, but he had no intention of challenging his father. His father's life was also the emperor's life.
He went to pay his respects to his mother as usual. By coincidence, he saw Xie Wuyou again. She had exquisite make-up and elegant clothes. She was talking with a smile. When he came, she greeted him happily.
Zhu Xuxing's eyes flashed imperceptibly. He did not ignore her, nor did he express his anger at her. He tried his best to remain gentle and said: "The Crown Princess has a heart, and she just happens to have dinner with my mother on my behalf."
Xie Wuyou looked at him deeply: "Your Highness, won't you stay with us?"
Zhu Xuxing responded calmly: "I still have some things to do. I'll come back tomorrow to pay my respects to my mother."
When the empress saw this, she hurriedly said something to persuade her: "Why are you anxious? You have lost weight these days... I ordered the imperial kitchen to stew a tonic soup. The prince needs to drink an extra bowl."
Zhu Xuxing couldn't bear to brush off his mother's kindness.
It was a rare opportunity for Xie Wuyou to get close to him, so he naturally did everything by himself. Who would have thought that when Zhu Suxing saw her taking the initiative to prepare dishes and serve soup for him, he frowned slightly and said, "When I eat, I don't need anyone else to serve me. The Crown Princess can just eat in peace." .”
Xie Wuyou lowered his eyes and smiled lightly.
Zhu Xuxing was very preoccupied and his food was tasteless.
Seeing that the atmosphere between them was not right, the empress deliberately tried to bring them together and ordered her maids to prepare wine.
"Mother, my son has to do some work, so he can't drink."
"Green plum wine is not intoxicating. The wind has been chilly at night recently, so it would be nice to warm your hands and feet."
Plum wine is sweet and soft in the mouth.
Zhu Xuxing was even more upset by the sweet and greasy taste.
Xie Wuyou was well aware of the Queen's good intentions. So she drank three cups in a row until her eyebrows were full of beauty and her cheeks turned red.
Seeing that she was slightly tipsy, Zhu Xuxing stopped her and said, "Princess, there is no need to drink too much, lest you hurt yourself."
Xie Wuyou smiled and whispered: "Your Highness, I am so happy today."
Zhu Xuxing said calmly: "It's better to just accept everything as soon as it's good."
The Empress spoke at the right time: "The Crown Princess is weak and has the strength to drink. Your Highness, please accompany her back to Jianzhang Palace."
Zhu Xuxing's eyes were heavy and he nodded perfunctorily.
Riding in the sedan chariot together, the two of them were speechless.
Thanks to his drunkenness, Xie Wuyou boldly looked at Zhu Suxing's face. His profile was neat and clean, half hidden in the shadows, his chin was slightly tense, and his distant eyes never glanced at her.
"Your Highness..."
Xie Wuyou only said two words before Zhu Suxing interrupted lightly: "I am often busy with government affairs. The Crown Princess can spend more time with my mother."
"What about Your Highness? Your Highness is willing to accompany the Queen Mother with my concubine."
Zhu Xiuxing responded with silence, indifference and restraint.
He doesn't want to!
Seeing that they were about to arrive at Jianzhang Palace, Xie Wuyou couldn't help biting his lips and said boldly: "No matter whether His Highness likes me or not, we will always be husband and wife."
Zhu Xuxing frowned slightly, and then looked at her with eyes that could not hide his alienation and disgust: "The purpose of the Crown Princess entering the palace is probably not as simple as being married to me."
After hearing this, Xie Wuyou woke up from his drunken trance.
Because he hated what the Xie family did, Zhu Xuxing lost his usual gentleness. He said word by word: "Between you and me, there is only respect for each other as guests, and there is no deep love between husband and wife. The Crown Princess is a smart person, so why bother herself."
Xie Wuyou's pupils trembled, as if a fish bone was stuck in his throat, and he couldn't speak for a long time.
Still, she didn't let the tears fall.
Shedding tears in front of a man who hates her will only make herself more embarrassed.
Xie Wuyou forced back his tears and maintained a calm and dignified posture: "I understand, I will never lose my sense of proportion again and embarrass Your Highness."
When Zhu Xuxing heard this, he immediately raised his hand to signal to stop and no longer sat with her.
Xie Wuyou's eyes were sad, looking at his back that was hurriedly leaving in the moonlight, and he sighed in frustration.
In the silent night sky, the stars were shining brightly, some of which were particularly bright.
It's so beautiful.
Xu Zhihuai was sitting on the swing in the courtyard. She deliberately swung herself high, with her long hair flying, her dress like wings, as light and happy as a skylark riding the wind.
Zhu Xuxing looked at her and stretched out her hand innocently, as if she was going to pick up the out-of-reach stars in the sky.
Her simple innocence diluted the boredom in Zhu Xuxing's heart.
He walked around behind her, held the rope firmly, and slowed down the swing.
"Don't be greedy, be careful of getting hurt."
Xu Zhihuai had already seen his shadow and turned his head with a smile: "His Highness is back."
As she breathed, she smelled the smell of alcohol coming from his mouth.
"Has Your Highness been drinking?"
"I just had a meal with my mother and the princess is here, so I have some wine."
He and Xie Wuyou drank together...
Xu Zhihuai slowly swung on the swing, still looking charming: "Your Highness, look at how beautiful the starry sky is tonight."
"yes."
Zhu Xuxing slowly raised his head and sounded disappointed.
Xu Zhihuai's eyes turned and he smiled deliberately: "I'll pick a star and give it to Your Highness, okay?" After saying that, she swung high, hoping to ride on the wind.
Before Zhu Xuxing could stop him, she made a bold jump and jumped directly from the swing into his arms, saying coquettishly: "I got it."
Even if the stars in the sky shine like jewels, they are still unable to compete with his glory and dignity. She must hold on to him tightly!
