When you have a ruthless, domineering and arrogant bastard like Wei Li beside you, the danger in front of you becomes less daunting.
Wei Li will fight at all costs, even if it costs his life and self-esteem, he will fight without hesitation.
Three days later, after riding in a gorgeous carriage and carrying a swaggering entourage, two teams of majestic Royal Guards cleared the way. Everyone knew that a big shot from the capital was coming.
Fengdu City is a mountain city. From the moment you enter the city gate, you can see the mountain peaks reaching into the clouds in the distance, layer upon layer, like a fairyland on earth.
The carriage was moving slowly, but Xu Zhihuai was sitting on pins and needles. The hustle and bustle outside the curtain and the humid air inexplicably brought back memories that had been buried in her heart for a long time.
The once splendid and beautiful childhood memories have long since lost their vitality and are lifeless and submerged under the rotting soil. They gradually wither and die, followed by the stench of decay.
Xu Zhihuai pretended to be calm, his round and bright eyes hiding a lot of panic.
Zhu Xuxing held her hand and suddenly felt a sense of warmth and coolness in his palm. He quickly covered her little hand with both hands and covered it gently: "Is it cold?"
Xu Zhihuai smiled hurriedly and concealed: "It's been so hot and cold lately. Your Highness doesn't need to worry."
"Don't be afraid. If you get cold, I will hold you. If you get hot, I will fan you to cool you down." Zhu Xuxing smiled warmly and spoke softly, without any hint of worry.
"Your Highness is joking, how dare I..."
Before he finished speaking, Zhu Xuxing pecked the corner of his lips: "Don't say you don't dare, otherwise you will be punished."
His pampering could not help Xu Zhihuai escape from the quagmire of memories. Although she smiled sweetly, her eyes could not help but drift towards the window.
Thoughts kept rolling and clogging her chest, eventually overwhelming her.
Xu Zhihuai felt sick in his stomach and started retching uncontrollably. Zhu Suxing felt distressed and immediately ordered the car to stop and rest.
It's less than a mile into the city, and it's still a long time to get to Fengduhou's mansion and the post house.
The Marquis of Fengdu did not show up for a long time, so he asked the magistrate of Feng County to pick him up and extend his regards.
"Your Highness, the Marquis is supervising work and repairing the dam in Qinghe County. He is busy with business and cannot come here to pay homage. So he can only do the work for you. I hope Your Highness will forgive me."
Zhu Xuxing, who was concerned about Xu Zhihuai, lifted a corner of the curtain, looked at the respectful and cautious Magistrate Zhang, and said calmly: "I'm tired from driving, I want to rest."
"Yes, Your Highness, the Marquis has already prepared."
The Marquis of Fengdu was full of sincerity and bought a century-old building on Changning Street, renovated it and turned it into Yingbin Post House, also known as Fu'anju.
The buildings are decorated with carved railings and painted walls, and they are full of luxury and beauty.
Xu Zhihuai just got off the carriage and was picked up by Zhu Suxing. He hugged her very gently, without caring about the eyes of everyone, and openly showed his love and attention to her.
Magistrate Zhang saw this and became suspicious.
Is this woman... the Concubine Huai who was demoted from the palace?
strangeness! Why is she pregnant?
Why did the prince bring her to Fengdu?
Xu Zhihuai was very worried and very quiet. Seeing Zhu Xuxing carrying her up the stairs, he couldn't bear to say: "Your Highness, I feel heavy now..."
"Shh!"
He coaxed gently: "If I can't even hold you up, all the bones in my body will be in vain."
Wei Li stood in the lobby downstairs, looking up at His Highness holding Xu Zhihuai, one cautiously, the other timidly, like a couple.
Xu Zhihuai's eyes were filled with tears, as if he had a puddle of water in his mouth. He looked a little innocent and pitiful.
Wei Li stared at her and thought to herself: It's not like he's pretending to be so well-behaved.
She is really getting better at acting.
Xu Zhihuai's slightly stiff body fell into the soft quilt. She breathed a sigh of relief and then raised her eyes to look at Zhu Xuxing. He didn't blush or breath.
I carried her up to the third floor in one breath, and she didn't feel tired?
Seeing her sparkling eyes, Zhu Xuxing guessed what she was thinking and said slowly: "I'm not tired. I won't be tired even if I carry you up thousands of floors."
Xu Zhihuai calmed down and then smiled sweetly: "Your Highness, stop making trouble, where are there thousands of steps?"
"Yes, Lingyue Mountain."
These words struck Xu Zhihuai's heart again.
Her heart ached and her breathing became rapid.
Zhu Xuxing observed carefully and was instantly alert: "What's wrong?"
Xu Zhihuai swallowed the sadness in his heart, snuggled into his arms, put his cheek against his chest, and said softly: "It's okay. I'm lazy and have no energy. Your Highness, don't be so nervous. I'm embarrassed."
"I'll help you lie down. Lie down and rest for a while."
He personally covered her with quilts and pillows, and took off her embroidered shoes. Jinhua was so shocked that she didn't dare to say anything.
Xu Zhihuai pretended to be sleepy, smiled slightly, held his sleeve and said, "Where is Your Highness? Where are you going, Your Highness?"
Zhu Xuxing patted her hand, his palm warm: "I'm not going anywhere, I'm right here, and I'm right here with you."
"That……"
Xu Zhihuai just asked one word, and he responded: "I'm right here, accompanying you and waiting for Marquis Fengdu."
After hearing this, Xu Zhihuai didn't feel at ease, but felt an unknown sadness.
Marquis Fengdu is either mysterious or resolute. What kind of killing and danger will happen when he appears?
Blood... Her eyes gradually became hazy, and a faint layer of blood mist appeared.
Unexpectedly, the little princess, whom Xu Zhihuai had deliberately ignored for a long time, actually took the initiative to visit her.
Zhu Xuxing asked Xu Zhihuai if he still wanted to see her?
Xu Zhihuai muttered: "Where is my unwillingness? It's me...should I meet? The little princess wrote so many letters to me before, but I haven't replied to any of them, which has already broken her heart."
"Don't worry too much. She knows the troubles adults have and she also knows your difficulties."
"Your Highness, do you mean it's okay?"
"Of course, we can talk about the rest later."
Xu Zhihuai tidied up his hair accessories and clothes a little, and was ready to wait for Mu Xiuwan. However, after a moment, there were footsteps at the door.
Light and hasty, slightly anxious.
"elder sister!"
This crisp call sounded more powerful than before.
She pushed the door open and entered with a flushed face. She met Xu Zhihuai's eyes, and her expression changed instantly. She was surprised at first, and then aggrieved.
Xu Zhihuai could only remain silent, waiting for her to speak first.
Mu Xiuwan took two steps forward, bit her lower lip, and was about to muster up the courage to speak when she suddenly caught a glimpse of her bulging belly and couldn't help but let out a soft sigh.
"Sister you!"
She is still so childish, and her palm-sized face cannot hide her thoughts.
She was surprised and even more delighted.
Such a simple reaction made Xu Zhihuai feel soft-hearted inexplicably, and he couldn't help but call her: "Wan'er."
After hearing this, Mu Xiuwan's eyes became even more aggrieved, and then she murmured: "Sister, you are so cruel."
