When he returned the same sentence, Yue Yichuan's face was full of anger.
His eyes were stern, but not murderous. Xu Zhihuai was naturally not afraid.
Yue Yichuan pondered for a moment: "Your Majesty's thoughts are in the wrong place, and you should not speak nonsense. Without the protection of His Highness the Crown Prince, I am afraid that my Majesty would not be able to stay in the palace for a long time."
Xu Zhihuai saw that he was using these words to suppress him, and he smiled indifferently: "Please forgive me for meddling in other people's business."
The next day, Zhu Weizhen invited her to have tea. Xu Zhihuai had a faint smile on his lips. When Zhu Weizhen saw this, he couldn't help but ask: "What's wrong with you today? You always look at me with a smile."
Xu Zhihuai hurriedly lowered his eyes and shook his head: "It's nothing, I just think the tea here tastes particularly delicious today."
Zhu Weizhen smiled lightly: "As long as you like it."
After a moment, she suddenly thought of something, and her face darkened slightly: "By the way, have you heard the news?"
Xu Zhihuai was puzzled and shook his head.
"I heard that Wei Li is missing..."
Xu Zhihuai's breath was slightly suffocated, and the hand holding the tea cup paused.
"how could be?"
Zhu Weizhen continued: "Yes, he has always been mysterious, maybe on purpose."
Xu Zhihuai put down the tea cup and looked at the various exquisite gadgets on the table. He thought about why she invited her to drink tea today. It was probably to get a taste of her.
Xu Zhihuai then said: "The Marquis was too careless in his work. Your Highness appointed him to go to Fengdu, and he just disappeared. Your Highness will be very troubled."
Zhu Weizhen observed every detail of her expression and said quietly: "Wei Li is impulsive and brutal, and it is difficult for anyone to control him. But he is loyal after all."
"Why did the Marquis go to Fengdu this time? I am still confused about my identity."
"It's naturally difficult for him to do it."
"The Marquis of Fengdu... just hearing the name makes me feel very mysterious."
"He is indeed difficult to deal with."
Xu Zhihuai continued to ask: "Is the Marquis going to deal with him? Or is His Highness going to deal with him?"
Zhu Weizhen did not hide it from her, and talked eloquently: "Have you ever said something, raising a tiger will bring trouble. Fengdu Marquis is a tiger raised by the imperial court in the border city. Although his power is not as rampant as the Xie family, he dominates one area. We still have to guard against our ambitions."
No wonder Wei Li said those weird things last time.
However, Xu Zhihuai didn't care about Wei Li's life or death. Even if he was going to die, he wouldn't die so easily.
She then changed the subject: "I heard that Your Highness, Qingyi Marquis and Lord Yue grew up together."
"indeed."
Xu Zhihuai pretended to sigh: "I never imagined that with your highness' status... there would be orphans around you."
"You know it all."
"I just heard His Highness mention it a few times."
"Your Highness must have told you many things."
Xu Zhihuai nodded: "I have kept everything His Highness said in my heart. His Highness has been a little worried recently. I thought it was because of Lord Yue's marriage, but I didn't expect it was because the whereabouts of the Marquis are unknown."
Zhu Weizhen's smile faded a bit when he heard her mention Yue Yichuan.
Xu Zhihuai asked knowingly and mentioned Concubine Yue: "The concubine has given me many gifts before, but I haven't returned the gift yet. I really don't know what to give her."
"Why don't you help her and find a good marriage for Yue Yichuan."
Xu Zhihuai smiled: "Your Highness thinks too highly of me. I have no relatives or friends, and no one can recommend me. Moreover, Lord Yue is also very disgusted with me..."
There is something in Zhu Weizhen's words: "Oh, Yichuan has been kind and generous since he was a child. I have never seen him hate anyone."
Xu Zhihuai lowered his head and bit his lip: "Maybe it's because I am so annoying."
"You..."
Zhu Weizhen patted the back of her hand, neither lightly nor hard: "I was just joking. You are the treasure of His Highness, who dares not to like you."
"I'm just lucky."
Xu Zhihuai explained casually, and Zhu Weizhen responded to her slowly: "You are still blessed."
The news of Wei Li's disappearance really made Zhu Xuxing worried.
He sent spies to Fengdu for two days in a row to track down clues. After waiting and waiting, no one knew about Wei Li's news, and the carrier pigeon sent by Yue Yichuan also returned without success.
Zhu Xuxing frowned and said nothing, thinking too much. Xu Zhihuai called him several times before he came back to his senses and raised his eyes.
"Your Highness, it's past midnight."
"ah."
Zhu Xuxing was in a daze for a moment, then his expression and tone softened slightly: "It's so late."
Xu Zhihuai said with concern in his eyes: "Last night, His Highness also slept very late, which would be too much for your body."
Zhu Xuxing nodded and agreed with her: "Yes, if you continue like this, you won't be able to bear it."
The two went to bed together, Xu Zhihuai tucked him in personally, and saw that he still had his eyes open, looking at the curtain on the ceiling, faintly lost in thought.
"Your Highness..."
Xu Zhihuai just opened his mouth when Zhu Suxing said lightly: "The Marquis of Fengdu built a palace on the top of the mountain. It is said to be ingenious and beautiful, just like the Tianque Fairy Pavilion. The Marquis of Fengdu is going to give this palace to his father as a birthday gift, and the father is If you want to visit Fengdu in person, there will be trouble. However, the Marquis of Fengdu is an elusive person. He is low-key and introverted. He never has personal relations with the ministers in the court, and he rarely comes to the capital to report on his duties. No matter how many rewards the court sends, He was also indifferent. He was really weird. My father couldn't control his heart, so he had to let Wan'er stay in the palace. As you know, she is a good child, but just like his father... a little strange."
Xu Zhihuai rested his head on his chest, tilted his head and listened quietly, understanding something: "Your Highness is worried that Marquis Fengdu will be detrimental to the Emperor and has a conspiracy..."
She swallowed the last word, deliberately avoiding it.
"Suspicions are just a matter of thoughts. Someone must find out whether they are true or false. Wei Li's disappearance this time is not a coincidence. He is a somewhat arrogant person. He may not be able to withstand all the methods of Fengdu Hou. I What I don’t like the most is acting dangerously and letting others use their lives to do things.”
His worries were real, but Xu Zhihuai only had one thing on his mind.
If, as the prince said, the emperor's chariot came in person and the prince accompanied him, then she could also go to Fengdu with her.
Back to Fengdu, back to Lingyue Mountain...
This is her chance.
Thinking of this, she didn't want Wei Li to die early.
Xu Zhihuai subconsciously hugged Zhu Xiuxing tightly and murmured: "Your Highness, please don't worry too much. Maybe there will be good news in a few days."
On the first day of every month, the palace copies must be delivered on time.
When Aunt Nan took people to do the inventory, she found that the Ministry of Internal Affairs had sent an extra piece of colored satin. She couldn't help but wonder, so she hurriedly went there to ask for more information.
As it turned out, it was given by Concubine Yue.
Aunt Nan made it clear to Xu Zhihuai: "The imperial concubine has not shown any kindness for a long time. What is the reason for this time?"
Xu Zhihuai glanced at the colorful satin, which was embroidered with green bamboo and white patterns.
Fresh and elegant, gorgeous without being ostentatious.
"The imperial concubine is really good at choosing things."
