Seeing that he was pretending to scare him, Xu Zhihuai weighed the dagger with both hands. It was so heavy.
Heavy weapons, heavy conspiracy.
She held the dagger in both hands, at a loss.
"Master Hou, you really...scared me today."
"Your Majesty, everything is going smoothly in the palace, and your life is so comfortable."
Xu Zhihuai smiled softly and thought: He doesn't have to go to so much trouble. Just seeing his face is enough to make her hair stand on end.
She had to go back with the dagger. Fortunately, Zhu Xiuxing was busy with government affairs and had no time to pay attention to her going back and forth and getting something back.
This kind of murder weapon can't be hidden even if you don't want to.
Xu Zhihuai pressed the dagger into the innermost part of the camphor wood box, which was stacked with various clothes. However, it was easy to hide things, but he couldn't hide his worries.
Every time she looked at Zhu Xuxing's face, she couldn't help but think of what Wei Li said.
Can his character withstand those cruel storms?
After the eldest princess returns to the palace, she will force the emperor to abdicate, and the prince will naturally become the new king.
According to Zhu Weizhen's desire to withhold revenge, a "big blood change" is bound to be carried out in the palace. She will get rid of everyone who is an eyesore and an obstruction without mercy.
There must be her among them...
When Xu Zhihuai thought of this, his eyes suddenly became profound.
Zhu Xuxing was slightly aware of it and raised his eyes to look at her. Seeing that her eyes were evasive and her smile was slow, he hurriedly said: "What's wrong? It's rare to see you so worried."
"No, I just didn't sleep well,"
Xu Zhihuai covered it up easily and adjusted his mood by pouring tea.
Zhu Xuxing was very concerned about her happiness, anger, sorrow, and joy, and asked another question. He was relieved when he saw her sweet smile.
Seeing that something big was about to happen, Xu Zhihuai had to be careful. Aunt Nan was away, and she also cut off news from Xie Wuyou.
As for the little princess, she often wrote to her, so Xu Zhihuai naturally never replied to one of her letters.
After reading the letter, she immediately gave it to Jinhua to tear it up and burn it without leaving any trace.
Jinhua squatted in front of the charcoal basin, looked at the smoke, and couldn't help but sigh.
Seeing this, Xu Zhihuai couldn't help asking, "Why are you sighing?"
Jinhua couldn't speak, so she just used a small wooden stick to pull out the paper dust a few times.
Xu Zhihuai usually doesn't take things seriously, but today he insists on asking clearly.
She took her hand, led her to the table, and asked her to write an answer.
Jinhua hesitated, thinking she was angry, so she just wrote sorry on the paper.
Xu Zhihuai shook his head: "I didn't mean to see this. Tell me, why did you look disappointed just now?"
Jinhua was a little frightened by her attitude.
She picked up the pen and wrote a few more words.
Xu Zhihuai looked down, feeling inexplicably sad.
Sisterhood...love.
"Do you think I'm ruthless? The little princess treats me like her own sister, but I ignore her."
Jinhua shook her head repeatedly.
Xu Zhihuai gathered up the paper she wrote on and tore it into pieces gently: "I have no sisters, and I have no relatives." After saying this, she suddenly turned around and looked behind her.
Those dark shadows must still be there. With his eyes like blood holes open, he looked straight at her, waiting for her.
Early summer has arrived, and there is a bit of moisture in the air.
The morning dew mixed with the fragrance of green grass blew from the window. Xu Zhihuai stood up in his clothes, looked at Zhu Xingxing beside him, and thought about what to do next?
Zhu Xiuxing always slept lightly, but he woke up immediately after turning over.
Xu Zhihuai smiled hurriedly and leaned close to him, absorbing the warmth in his arms.
Zhu Xuxing stretched out his long arm, hugged her body, and patted her gently: "You woke up so early, didn't you have another nightmare?"
His voice was slightly hoarse, warm and lazy.
Xu Zhihuai smiled: "No, the birds outside the window were chirping so loudly that I got up."
Zhu Xuxing touched her soft earlobe with his fingers: "You are really like a child sometimes."
"Your Highness is teasing me."
"This is a compliment to you, because you can always find some unexpected little joys."
Xu Zhihuai smiled in his arms: "I am an idler, so I always do some idle things."
"You've got half a day's leisure in your life."
Zhu Xuxing sighed with emotion. Thinking of today's events, he sat up again and said, "You have a good rest. There are distinguished guests in the court today, and I need to prepare early."
Xu Zhihuai was softly surprised: "Where did this distinguished guest come from in the palace?"
"No, it's an envoy from the Turks. Their new khan wanted to make peace with the court, so he sent someone here."
When Zhu Xuxing mentioned this matter, his face was inexplicably gloomy.
Xu Zhihuai nodded silently and stopped asking.
Zhu Xiuxing hated the Turks deeply, but the emperor was gentle and prudent towards them.
This time, a large banquet was held to entertain the envoys. It was obvious that their attitude towards the other party's peace was already clear.
There were constant turmoil within the Turks. The new Khan had only been in office for half a year. It was said that he was a very greedy man. He did not know where he learned the extravagant and elegant style of the Central Plains. He spent thousands of dollars to build a new city and become the future capital.
Therefore, rather than saying that they came for peace, it is better to say that they came for money.
The dinner ended at three o'clock in the morning.
Xu Zhihuai prepared warm tea early to clear Zhu Xuxing's mouth.
Zhu Xuxing returned slightly drunk, with a bit of suppressed anger on his red face.
When Xu Zhihuai saw it, he quickly sent out everyone, leaving only himself to serve.
"Your Highness..."
She took the initiative to step forward and undress him. Zhu Xuxing looked a little awkward, turned away, and waved his hand gently: "No hurry, I'm not tired."
"Then rinse your mouth first."
Xu Zhihuai saw that he was in mood, so he quickly comforted him softly: "Your Highness, please slow down."
Zhu Xuxing swallowed the tea one mouthful at a time.
Xu Zhihuai sat opposite him and looked at him for a while before asking: "Why is your highness unhappy?"
Zhu Xuxing said slowly through the exhaustion of drunkenness: "Why should I be happy... Those savage beasts are still beasts no matter how well-dressed they are."
It was rare for Xu Zhihuai to see him curse so excitedly. He stood beside him and raised his hand to caress his back: "Your Highness, please don't get angry."
"I won't be angry, I won't be angry."
Zhu Xuxing shook his head and waved his hands: "I will only use swords, guns and brains with them. They come here with bad intentions this time. They seem to be asking for peace, but in fact they are asking for money."
Xu Zhihuai was surprised: "You want money? Aren't they here to pay tribute and show their kindness?"
Zhu Xuxing snorted from his nose: "They have been coveting the Central Plains for a long time, how could they have the kindness to come? The envoy seems to be attached, but in fact, he only has one meaning."
"If the court doesn't give them tax cuts and money every year, they will make trouble and rob."
Xu Zhihuai frowned and his expression changed: "They went too far."
Zhu Xuxing unconsciously clenched his fists and slammed them on the table: "The court will not give them a penny, so you can beat them if you want."
