Mu Xiuwan's title of princess was born since she was born, because she was not only the daughter of Marquis Fengdu, but also related to the royal family, and she was the goddaughter of Princess Yu.
Although she was only a princess granted an exceptional title by the imperial court, her status was not low.
However, Mu Xiuwan has lived in Fengdu with her father since she was a child, and has only entered the palace very rarely. In addition, she is taciturn and withdrawn, and often does some puzzling behaviors, which makes others wary and dare not approach rashly. Apart from her personal slaves, the only person in the palace who dared to get close to her was Zhu Weizhen.
Unfortunately, Zhu Weizhen suffered from some cold and was feeling lazy, so he sent someone directly to take Mu Xiuwan to Jianzhang Palace, "just in time" to be with Xu Zhihuai.
This sudden kindness gave Xu Zhihuai a headache.
Since we are here to be companions, we naturally have to live together.
Xu Zhihuai asked Aunt Nan to clean up the west wing of Chunhe Palace, and took a group of palace maids to wait for Mu Xiuwan.
She came quietly, still wearing a thick cloak and a rabbit fur hat, with a pink-white face and black eyes, like snow and jade, she looked young and innocent.
Xu Zhihuai's eyebrows were crescent, and he smiled and greeted him.
Mu Xiuwan looked at her deeply and said nothing.
Xu Zhihuai felt as if he had been seen through by her, so he excused himself to say hello to the Queen and avoided going out.
Osmanthus oolong, fragrant fragrance.
Warm charcoal, light and smokeless.
Xu Zhihuai came to pay his respects to the Queen, and now she can have a cup of tea.
Xu Shi was also a woman, so she felt pity. The empress no longer spoke coldly to Xu Zhihuai like before, but became more concerned about him.
Xu Zhihuai was very well-behaved and answered every question.
When the empress heard that Mu Xiuwan had moved into Jianzhang Palace, she frowned slightly and said, "That child is a little weird, but it's not harmful. You and she should get along well, and you should take good care of her food, clothing, housing, and transportation."
"Yes, I understand."
The Queen looked at her complexion for a long time: "She is still young and can withstand the torment. Now she looks like she is completely healed."
"It's all thanks to your Majesty and Your Highness."
The Empress sighed softly: "So many things have happened recently, it's really unlucky to think about it."
Xu Zhihuai bit his lip: "Zhihuai was incompetent and failed to protect His Highness's child..."
Is it really not guaranteed?
How can you trust one-sided words?
The queen actually still has deep doubts about what happened that day.
I heard that Xie Wuyou was severely punished at the Criminal Department, but he still insisted that he was unjustly accused.
With this kind of backbone, he is somewhat believable.
However, the Xie family is finished, and Xie Wuyou will never have the chance to return to the palace. Since Xu Zhihuai has the ability and fortune to stay with the prince, let her stay with the prince peacefully.
"It's okay not to mention the past. It's only proper for you to take good care of yourself."
"Yes, concubine."
At dusk, Xu Zhihuai generously and gracefully invited Mu Xiuwan to have dinner with him.
Zhu Xuxing couldn't help laughing and said: "Why are you two so in love?"
Xu Zhihuai smiled softly: "The princess is quiet and well-behaved, who wouldn't like her?"
Zhu Xuxing took her hand and held it gently: "Has she said anything to you that you shouldn't say?"
Xu Zhihuai shook his head: "Of course not."
"If she says it, don't worry about it... Wan'er is a very pitiful child."
"Why?"
Zhu Xuxing said slowly: "She lost her mother when she was born. She couldn't speak before she was three years old. She was always lonely and lonely, and her eyes were in a daze. The elders didn't like her very much, so she suffered. A lot of grievances.”
Xu Zhihuai nodded: "That's it."
Zhu Xuxing said with emotion: "Everyone says she has yin and yang eyes and avoids her, but they forget that she is just a child."
Xu Zhihuai understood: "Your Highness, don't worry, I will take good care of the little princess."
She kept her promise and invited Mu Xiuwan over for snacks the next day.
The sweet-scented osmanthus sugar cake made by Jinhua is delicate and soft, sweet but not greasy.
Mu Xiuwan took a small sip, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, and she seemed to think it was delicious.
Xu Zhihuai looked at her quietly. She looked no different. She ate very slowly and well, like a kitten enjoying a taste. She had a cute and well-behaved attitude.
In a few years, she will definitely be a beautiful woman with outstanding appearance.
Mu Xiuwan realized it later, met Xu Zhihuai's eyes, and pursed her lips cautiously.
Xu Zhihuai said with a smile: "Has the princess also seen it today? The shadow behind me?"
Mu Xiuwan was slightly surprised, then shook her head: "They are not here."
"Huh? That's weird."
Xu Zhihuai smiled sweetly, lowered his eyes and drank tea.
Unexpectedly, Mu Xiuwan suddenly asked: "Aren't you afraid?"
"What are you afraid of?"
Xu Zhihuai's heart skipped a beat.
"fear me……"
Mu Xiuwan lowered her head and took a sip of the candy cake, letting the sweet taste melt slowly: "Everyone is afraid of me."
Xu Zhihuai couldn't guess what she was thinking: "I'm just afraid that the princess doesn't like me and wants to be separated from me."
When Mu Xiuwan heard this, her long eyelashes flickered, and she pondered for a long time before saying, "Those shadows will not harm you."
These words pierced Xu Zhihuai's heart deeply, like a flying arrow, swift and swift.
Her hand holding the teacup trembled slightly, showing her panicked feet.
When Mu Xiuwan saw that she was silent, she looked at her again. Xu Zhihuai pretended to be calm, but her watery eyes could not deceive anyone. There was too much sadness and uneasiness in her trembling pupils.
Whether to scare her or comfort her, Mu Xiuwan added: "I also have two shadows, one visible and one invisible."
Xu Zhihuai suddenly understood, and it took him a while to understand.
She actually meant no harm.
On the twenty-seventh day of the winter lunar month, it snowed heavily.
After Xu Zhihuai had a miscarriage, her body became even more afraid of the cold. At times like this, she would stay in bed almost all day, holding the quilt and hugging Mrs. Tang to keep warm.
Mu Xiuwan liked snow very much and ran to the courtyard to play for a while. When she entered the house, her little hands were already red and wet from the cold.
Xu Zhihuai frowned: "Hurry and dry the princess's hands."
The maids in the palace were all a little afraid of her, so after hesitation, Jinhua was the first to go and serve her, carefully and properly, and even brought a copper stove to warm her hands.
Mu Xiuwan was no longer so accommodating, with a slight smile on her lips.
Xu Zhihuai asked her: "Why is the princess so happy?"
"snowman."
Xu Zhihuai smiled and scolded: "The princess likes snowmen, just ask the palace people to make them. How can such delicate little hands withstand such coldness? What if you catch a cold? You won't do it next time."
Mu Xiuwan nodded obediently, more like a child.
Xu Zhihuai was leaning on the bed, holding his head with one hand, and said: "When spring comes next year and the flowers bloom, let's go outside the palace together. There are more fun places outside."
Mu Xiuwan bit her lip and blinked, looking excited and shy: "Really?"
"real."
Xu Zhihuai smiled fondly and treated her as an innocent little girl.
Unexpectedly, Mu Xiuwan smiled and looked at Xu Zhihuai with a subtle change in her eyes. She turned her head slightly and looked directly behind her, as if something suddenly appeared there.
