Zhu Weizhen's words had only one meaning.
Prepare for a rainy day, in order to prevent Wei Li from becoming the second powerful minister with great achievements.
In her eyes, she and her daughter are both "chess pieces".
Keep it in one place and watch its changes.
Xu Zhihuai hugged her daughter tightly. She was so young and innocent, how could she know the twists and turns of adults' thoughts, who was sincere and who was treating her well, and who was treating her with ulterior motives.
Seeing her stern face, Zhu Weizhen was speechless for a while, and then said: "You are so bitter and hateful, as if I want to bully you."
"No, I'm just worried. The Marquis is not an ordinary person. He has no heart, let alone any feelings and conscience. His Highness wants to be kind and powerful at the same time, but I'm afraid he has found the wrong helper."
Xu Zhihuai's tone was neither humble nor overbearing, he was just stating the facts.
Zhu Weizhen suddenly smiled again: "You really understand him."
Xu Zhihuai also laughed with him: "These are experiences bought with blood and tears, and they are all bloody lessons. I hope your highness will take pity on this child An'er."
Zhu Weizhen sighed softly: "You really think of me as an unscrupulous villain. Haven't I treated An'er well enough? She is your baby, and she is also my baby. That's all, let's talk about the rest later. In short, you Remember my words, those who gain power will find joy and security.”
After returning to the palace, Xu Zhihuai looked at Mu Xiuwan, who was concentrating on being a female celebrity, and couldn't bear to hide it from her: "Your Highness has mentioned your marriage to me again today. It seems that there is no way to avoid it."
Mu Xiuwan did not raise her head when she heard the words. She paused with her hands, her long eyelashes flickered a few times, and said in deep thought: "I know it in my heart. It is always wrong to stay in the palace like this."
"Who said you were here to stay?"
Xu Zhihuai hurriedly comforted her: "This is your home. Your Highness and I are your relatives. I won't allow you to be so discouraged."
Mu Xiuwan pursed her lips and smiled, her eyes sparkling: "Sister, I care about me, of course I know. It's just that there are some things that we can't do just how we think. After my father disappeared, I became the daughter of a criminal. Although I didn't People punish me for my sins, but the facts are there. It’s not up to me and it’s not up to you. For more than a year, I have lived a stable and happy life in the palace. Fortunately, my sister and An’er are with me.”
Mu Xiuwan started to embroider densely again: "Since Your Highness has made arrangements, it means that I am of some use to the court, the prince, and my sister... I will not refuse, so why bother everyone. Take advantage of me Still here, I want to spend more time with An'er and make more clothes for An'er. She grows up so fast and will be able to run and jump soon. It's always good to have more clothes."
As Xu Zhihuai listened, he realized something was wrong.
Her voice was weak, with a hint of crying in it.
Xu Zhihuai hurriedly leaned over to look at her: "Why are you crying, fool? If you don't want to, the prince will have his own way to protect you. The eldest princess is just talking. I don't think she has a favorite candidate in her heart, so she just wants to test it out first. You don't want to Marry, I don’t want you to marry either.”
Mu Xiuwan sniffed and took out her handkerchief to wipe her tears: "I am a useless person. I only cry when things happen. How can I survive like this?"
"You are my sister, so what if you cry in front of me? Just don't let An'er see it, she will cry with you."
Xu Zhihuai comforted her a few words, but he was actually very tired.
Mu Xiuwan snuggled into her arms, a little childishly weak: "Sister, why do women have to get married? With a marriage certificate and a hijab, they got married in a daze and became someone else's family. Look at other people’s faces when it comes to their food..."
Xu Zhihuai patted her shoulder and sighed with her: "Yes, why should we be the ones who suffer the consequences?"
Mu Xiuwan was coaxed into laughing by her, and suddenly said something joking: "Sister, I have something to say, don't take it to heart. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince loves An'er so much. If he makes her the crown prince in the future, what will happen? What's the situation like?"
Xu Zhihuai was slightly startled when he heard the words, then smiled and stroked her shoulder: "You, you, cry and laugh."
During dinner, when Mu Xiuwan's marriage was mentioned, Zhu Xuxing changed from his normal state and did not show a gentle smile or speak out against it.
Xu Zhihuai understood immediately. She put down her chopsticks and just asked: "Wan'er is living a good life in the palace. Is it really okay to let her out like this?"
Zhu Xuxing pondered: "You don't want her to go out, and I certainly don't want to either. But isn't it unfair to let her stay in the palace and keep us company until we grow old?"
"Staying here for a lifetime is a waste of time for her. The matter with Marquis Fengdu has not yet been settled, and she is still guilty..."
"Are you afraid that she will be bullied?"
"It's not that I'm afraid, I will definitely do it. Wan'er has a gentle temperament, and she also has nightmares."
"With us as her backers, no one will dare to bully her."
This is a true statement.
Unexpectedly, Xu Zhihuai chuckled: "Isn't it okay if you don't dare to bully her? She should have a family of her own and someone who loves her."
Zhu Xuxing also put down his chopsticks after hearing this. He looked at her intently and seriously: "You are the one who understands her best."
"Your Highness, please think of a solution."
Zhu Xuxing nodded in agreement: "There will always be a way, don't worry. Elder sister is not an unreasonable person, and everything is discussed."
His words suddenly touched Xu Zhihuai's heartstrings again.
In fact, she had always wanted to ask.
How did Zhu Xuxing discuss this with the eldest princess because of her?
Did he promise something? What was compromised?
However, Xu Zhihuai never asked her because she had already guessed the answer.
He obeyed his sister just to keep her safe and happy.
Xu Zhihuai put away his thoughts and raised his chopsticks to serve him dishes: "I am too impatient. I will bother His Highness with anything."
"What are you talking about? I'll punish you with an extra bowl of rice."
Xu Zhihuai smiled: "This is not a punishment, it is clearly a favor."
The two people's daily mutual support is Xu Zhihuai's most reassuring confidence.
It's just that she still has guilt in her heart, which pops up from time to time to remind her that she once betrayed the person who was the best to her in the world.
If possible, she hoped to never see Wei Li again in her life.
It's a pity that things are fickle and I can't follow her wishes.
The Buddhist hall in the palace was in disrepair for a long time, and rainwater leaked from the ground.
The empress worshiped Buddha devoutly and did not want to delay her homework, so she had to take Xu Zhihuai out of the palace to worship and chant sutras.
Xu Zhihuai didn't want to leave the palace, but the empress's words could not help her whether she wanted to or not, and whether she liked it or not.
The queen's attitude towards her was lukewarm, and she couldn't be considered fond of her, but she never deliberately made things difficult for her.
The scent of Zen drifted past her nose, making her think more and more.
The hall was full of gods and Buddhas, but Xu Zhihuai didn't dare to raise his eyes.
The sound of wooden fish was heard, and the dusk bell was ringing in the distance.
Everything made her unable to help but recall the past related to Wei Li.
They are entangled in every possible way and will not stop fighting...
Xu Zhihuai took a deep breath, adjusted his mind, and knelt down devoutly, but when he turned around, he caught a glimpse of a familiar figure.
