Xu Zhihuai didn't know that Wei Li had committed a taboo, nor did he know that the eldest princess knew all about the secret between them.
After the trip to Xiangshan, she never saw the eldest princess Zhu Weizhen again, let alone Wei Li.
The days are as usual, the wind is gentle and the sun is beautiful.
Amidst the calm, there is still an uneasiness arising spontaneously.
Xu Zhihuai felt that there was a thin thorn lying across his heart, embedded in the texture of flesh and blood, unable to be seen or removed, grinding and suffering.
Xu Zhihuai always felt that something was going to happen, but he couldn't explain why.
Zhu Xuxing also noticed that she was worried, so he took more time to accompany her, eating and bathing together.
The weather is getting colder and the time spent in the hot springs is getting longer.
Zhu Xuxing held his head with one hand and looked at Xu Zhihuai sitting sideways by the pool, combing his long hair gently and slowly, with a drunken blush on his face.
Thick black as ink, smooth as satin.
He couldn't help but stretched out his hand, wrapped a strand around his fingertips, and stroked it carefully.
"You are so beautiful, even your hair is soft."
Xu Zhihuai turned around, looked into his bright phoenix eyes, and blushed slightly.
Zhu Xuxing couldn't bear the heat and stood up from the pool. Regardless of her wet body, he took her into his arms and rubbed her ears together. He caressed her cheeks and neck, followed by passionate kisses.
The people in the palace who were serving him were no longer surprised. They all lowered their eyes and withdrew their interest.
The more Xu Zhihuai was favored, the more embarrassing Xie Wuyou's situation became. Perhaps it was because of her mother's persuasion that she still couldn't sit still.
While she was trying to please the empress, she also began to be respectful and courteous to the eldest princess Zhu Weizhen.
Zhu Weizhen usually lives in seclusion and keeps a low profile. It is impossible to meet him by chance. The only way is to visit him.
Zhu Weizhen was gentle and kind to Xie Wuyou, and seemed to have no prejudice.
Xie Wuyou secretly breathed a sigh of relief and took advantage of the situation to mention the prince and his preferences intentionally or unintentionally.
Zhu Weizhen smiled and said, "I understand what the Crown Princess is thinking. Now that you have married into the palace, we are now a family. If you have anything to say, you may as well speak up."
Xie Wuyou pursed his lips: "What should I do so that His Highness won't hate me so much."
When it comes to his younger brother, Zhu Weizhen always has endless things to say.
"The prince hates you? How can you see it? The prince has been a gentle and tolerant person since he was a child. His kindness is innate. His father, the emperor and his mother are always urging him to be a wise and generous king in the future. The character of the princess Her sexual appearance is impeccable, and anyone who sees her will like her. Moreover, the prince's heart is with the Xie family and not with you, you know this."
Xie Wuyou listened quietly and nodded slightly.
"It's not difficult to get the prince to open his heart to you."
"Wuyou is stupid, please give me some guidance from Her Majesty the Princess."
"The key is you. A person should not have two families, nor can he have two families."
Zhu Weizhen is profound and concise.
Xie Wuyou's pupils trembled slightly when he heard the words. He blinked and instantly understood the profound meaning.
If she wanted to win the prince's heart, she would betray the Xie family and completely distance herself from them. But, she can't do it!
Xie Wuyou met the eldest princess, and the news reached Xu Zhihuai's ears within half a day.
She was a little surprised, but not panicked.
Aunt Nan was thoughtful and prepared an exquisite little gift for her, and suggested: "My queen has not gone to pay her respects to the eldest princess for several days."
Xu Zhihuai looked at the gift and simply asked: "Is this your intention or the Marquis's intention?"
Aunt Nan lowered her eyes: "I have always been by your side and have never seen the Marquis. The eldest princess has always been very caring to your Majesty. Your Majesty must not let the Crown Princess take advantage of her."
Xu Zhihuai thought deeply and decided to take this trip.
Seeing her coming, Zhu Weizhen ordered the maid to bring the tea set and sat across from her.
"Why did you think of coming to see me today?"
Xu Zhihuai took out the tea cakes prepared by Aunt Nan and said with a faint smile: "Zhihuai just got some new tea and wanted to give it to the princess to try."
"I'm determined."
Zhu Weizhen took the tea cake, looked at its color and smelled it, then broke it into half and put it in the teapot, brewed the tea, washed it and made tea.
After going through a tedious process, you get a cup of fragrant and high-quality wine.
Zhu Weizhen was silent for a long time while drinking tea. Xu Zhihuai was thinking about saying a few words, but he heard her calmly say: "Do you like that bottle of rose water?"
"Thank you, Your Highness, Zhihuai likes it very much."
Zhu Weizhen pondered slightly: "Beautiful people, beautiful things, fragrant dew and gelatin are the most sultry."
Xu Zhihuai concentrated on drinking tea, but he still didn't understand the deep meaning of her words.
Zhu Weizhen suddenly said: "However, if a woman is too beautiful, it may not necessarily be a good thing. She will be coveted every day, causing trouble, and in the end it will be sad to not end well."
When Xu Zhihuai heard this, his hand holding the tea cup paused slightly, his long eyelashes trembled, and he looked at her and blinked in confusion.
Unexpectedly, Zhu Weizhen seemed to be sighing but not sighing: "I really don't want you to end up dead with no body intact."
Xu Zhihuai suddenly realized something. With his eyes widened, he quickly put down his teacup and stood up to salute: "Your Highness, Zhihuai did something wrong and made His Highness misunderstand..."
In just a short moment, layers of cold sweat broke out on her back.
Nervousness, uneasiness, anxiety, doubt, all kinds of feelings came to my heart, and the blood rushed to my forehead.
Zhu Weizhen's tone was calm, neither angry nor angry: "I know exactly how the Marquis of Qingyi chose you, what your relationship is and what your dealings are."
Xu Zhihuai's face turned pale when he heard this.
Every word she spoke was like a thousand pounds, hitting her from all directions, smashing her into pieces.
What are you afraid of? It was obviously Wei Li's fault, but she was expected to bear the blame?
Seeing that her face was pale and unable to say a word of defense, Zhu Weizhen trembled slightly, obviously panicking.
"It's a pity that the prince likes you so much."
"Your Highness!"
Xu Zhihuai spoke hurriedly, and when he looked up, his eyes were full of tears: "I have no choice but to do it! What kind of person is the Marquis of Qingyi? If I fall into his hands, what else can I do... If His Highness the Crown Prince hadn't taken pity on me, Protect me, I would have died in the hands of the Marquis!" After saying this, she covered her face and cried, heartbroken.
What she said was true, and Zhu Weizhen knew it.
She slowly stretched out a hand and lifted Xu Zhihuai's chin, forcing her to look at her. Her dark and bright eyes shone with indescribable light: "If he wanted to kill you, how could you survive today?"
"It was because the prince...the prince took pity on me that I was able to survive."
Zhu Weizhen half-smiled, raised his eyebrows and said, "You still don't understand? He is not willing to kill you at all." After saying that, his fingers gently slid across her cheeks, with a somewhat joking tone: "If it were me, I would I can’t bear to part with it either.”
Xu Zhihuai's heart tightened even more when he heard this.
She shook her head repeatedly and made her attitude clear: "I only have the crown prince in my heart! There is absolutely no second intention!"
Zhu Weizhen had no intention of touching her, and returned to his normal demeanor, continuing to drink tea slowly. When he saw Xu Zhihuai crying so hard, he said again: "Get up, your eyes will be red if you cry for too long."
