Late at night, in the cold palace.
"Don't worry, my life after leaving the cold palace is very good. I don't have to starve or freeze. I have also met many good people!"
It was still the same as before, Chu Xin and Xiao Zhi were in that dilapidated house.
Chu Xin looked at the moonlight streaming in from the window. She had seen this scene countless times before, but her mood at this moment was different.
"That's good."
Xiao Zhi nodded with a complicated expression.
It has been a long time since Chu Yi came to see him last time. I am afraid that all the plans that should have been implemented will definitely involve Concubine Jing.
What's even more ridiculous is that he said these plans himself, and now he pretends to be talking to Chu Xin here. Sometimes he feels that he is really too hypocritical.
He had obviously lured Chu Yi into revealing such a vicious plan, but now he could pretend to be a good person and talk to Chu Xin like this. He felt that he was really disgusting!
But there is no other way, he also wants to live well, and all his actions can only be planned for himself.
"I'm really sorry. The incident happened suddenly and I didn't have time to tell you. I didn't dare to do anything for fear of attracting attention when I went out, so I can only wait until now to sneak out and see you!"
Chu Xin winked and smiled. Since she was able to play with Chu Shu, she had become more and more cheerful and lively, and was no longer as lifeless as before, always with her head down.
Naturally, Xiao Zhi could clearly feel the changes in her. He stared at Chu Xin and fell into deep thought. It was not easy for him to have such short-term happiness, but he was about to break it.
Concubine Zheng will never tolerate it for long. Chu Yi is also arrogant and rude, and what she does will definitely be extremely cruel.
"Did you know that after I went out, I met a good sister, she is Chu Shu, the daughter of a virtuous man. Do you know, I have a very close rapport with her. We can talk a lot on weekdays, and she even did it for me. How dare you contradict Chu Yi!"
Chu Xin's eyes were shining brightly, and she felt her heartbeat was beating fast at this moment. She once again felt the warmth of family affection. It turned out that having sisterly love was such a feeling that it would make people happy all day long!
Just like she still couldn't help but show off Chu Shu's things, because she felt that this was her best sister. She just wanted to share such a good sister and let everyone know about it.
"Congratulations, that's your good luck."
Xiao Zhi forced out a forced smile. Chu Xin was immersed in her own joy and did not notice anything was wrong with Xiao Zhi.
"And Empress Shu," Chu Xin thought of something again, "Empress Shu is also very good to me. Empress Shu is my mother's clan sister, and she calls my mother sister! She is a very gentle and elegant person. The woman is slightly similar to my biological mother!"
The more Chu Xin talked, the happier she became. Even in such a dark time, Xiao Zhi could feel the smile on Chu Xin's face, she was so happy.
"And Sister Ting from Duke Wei's Mansion, her name is Gu Ruowan, she also helped me speak in front of Chu Yi. I really feel so happy. I have met so many good people, and suddenly I feel like I have been in the cold palace for the past eight years. It’s all been spent in vain.”
Chu Xin said excitedly, her heart has never been so happy at this moment, it is a feeling full of vitality.
Xiao Zhi just sat quietly, listening to Chu Xinzuo's words, darkness covering his face.
"By the way, how did you know that I would come to find you today? Can you guess so accurately?"
After all the happy things were said, Chu Xin realized what had happened. In fact, she only took Mingyu with her tonight, and she didn't expect to see Xiao Zhi.
But as soon as he quietly entered the abandoned room in the cold palace, he saw Xiao Zhi sitting here!
"Because every day I will sit on that tree and watch. When I see you coming, I will quietly sneak into that house and wait for you."
Xiao Zhi turned his head and stared at Chu Xin. The moonlight fell on his face, shining on his obsidian eyes.
Chu Xin blinked and said nothing. She felt that there were too many surprises brought to her these days. It was like a dry flower suddenly getting a lot of Qiongyao Jade Dew, and her whole body felt sweet!
"So that's what happened."
Chu Xin said shyly, she was really happy, her heart was filled with so many happy things, it was as if talking about just one thing could make people happy for a long time.
"Tell me, have you ever encountered any difficulties since you left? Does Your Majesty often visit Concubine Jing, and does Concubine Zheng make things difficult for you?"
Xiao Zhi touched his nose shyly and looked for a topic to talk about.
I don’t know why, but when facing Chu Xin and Chu Yi, I have two completely different feelings. When facing Chu Yi, I only need to coax her, but when facing Chu Xin, I feel a little more at a loss. .
"My father has not been here many times. Now that Ting Concubine is pregnant, my father has gone to see her. Concubine Zheng's attention is also on Ting Concubine and not on us."
Chu Xin tugged at her hanging hair irritably. The fact that the concubine was pregnant only temporarily diverted Concubine Zheng's attention. When the child was born, Concubine Zheng would take care of them sooner or later.
Mother has already told what happened back then, and she also knows that all these things in the cold palace are all the intention of Concubine Zheng. No matter what, with such a big mountain pressing on her head, she does feel a little depressed.
"The battle in the harem is a war without gunpowder. You must have a pure heart."
After saying this, Xiao Zhi lowered his head and did not even dare to look at Chu Xin.
That's ridiculous. What qualifications does he have to say this?
"Yeah!" Chu Xin smiled and nodded, not wanting Xiao Zhi to worry, "Don't worry, my mother and I will definitely pay attention, and no one will get caught. What's more, the Queen Mother will protect us, and my mother will restrain herself. My temper will never be the same as before.”
Chu Xin thought about it carefully and couldn't help but smile shyly.
"Thank you for worrying about me. It was only because of your medicine that my mother got better. It seems that every time I meet you, something good always happens. Not long after I met you, I left the cold palace and met such a good sister. , are you someone who will bring me blessings?"
Xiao Zhi didn't speak, but was slightly stunned. He felt that maybe he told too few lies and did too few bad things, so he was not used to it.
When you do more bad things in the future, you will get used to it, and your heart won't feel so painful anymore, right?
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"Princess, you should be careful not to be discovered. The guards are not very tight at night, but if you come and go frequently, you will definitely be discovered."
Mingyu followed behind and warned carefully that although it was not a big deal to go to the cold palace to meet the proton, it would not be good for the princess's reputation if she was found to make a big fuss about it.
"I understand." Chu Xin nodded obediently.
"I know what you said is for my own good. In fact, that's what I was thinking in my heart, so I couldn't bear to go to the cold palace to see you until now."
Chu Xin suppressed her voice and walked through the paths in the palace. She raised her head and glanced at the moon in the sky. At this moment, they could only walk secretly on the paths, relying on the moonlight to guide them.
"My slave also knows that if the princess can take this slave with her, she trusts her very much, and she will never betray her trust."
Mingyu smiled and said that she was originally Xie Churou's person and was sent to serve Concubine Jing and the princess.
In fact, Princess Xin'er is cute and cute, and she serves her sincerely most of the time.
Chu Xin took Mingyu and sneaked in through the side door of Zhongcui Palace. She didn't want to disturb Xie Ruling, but she didn't expect to see Xie Ruling as soon as she entered.
"Did you go to the cold palace?" Xie Ruling had a cold face, looking at Chu Xin with her head lowered and saying nothing, and then looked at Mingyu.
"It's so late and I won't say anything to you. I'll come to see you tomorrow. Please step aside first."
"yes."
Mingyu bowed his head obediently and retreated.
Xie Ruling couldn't help but shake her head, walked over and grabbed Chu Xin's arm and entered the house.
"It took a lot of effort to get out of this place. I didn't expect you to be able to go there on your own. What's there to see? It's dirty and smelly there. Are you not used to living in such a nice Zhongcui Palace?"
Xie Ruling asked sharply.
"Mom has misunderstood. I don't like the cold palace. I want to see Beiqi Proton. He and I are good friends!"
Chu Xin hurriedly explained, but she felt that this explanation did not seem to be very convincing. When she mentioned the word "friend", she suddenly felt a little inexplicable in her heart.
"Do you think I don't know who you want to see? Of course I do."
Xie Ruling sneered, looking at Chu Xindao now, she has really become as innocent as a little girl. She was quite thoughtful when she was in the cold palace. Sure enough, people will become less and less in good times.
"You have already left the cold palace, what do you have to talk about with that Northern Qi proton? Have you ever thought about why he wants to be friends with you, and what can you bring to him, which is worth his trouble to maintain? The friendship between you?”
When Xie Ruling said the last sentence, she was still quite sarcastic. How could she not see the tricks between these children?
It was just to see that Chu Xin could come out of the cold palace and take on the true identity of a princess, and to wonder if she could get something from Chu Xin.
Don't blame her for thinking such bad things about people, it's just that the people in the palace are like this.
"What mother said is too much," Chu Xin pouted aggrievedly, "When mother was beaten by the concubines and we were not allowed to spread the word, she took the medicine given by Xiao Zhi. Have these mothers forgotten? Well, when we were still in the cold palace, Xiao Zhi was able to come to our rescue, and he didn’t have any plans."
Chu was a little anxious. She didn't want to hear her friend being slandered like this, and she couldn't explain where the urgent feeling in her heart came from.
"I know," Xie Ruling reached out and squeezed Chu Xin's hand, "I thought you were too smart. In fact, you are just a child. I shouldn't blame you for so many things. You have to experience it yourself, as people will never look back until they hit the wall.”
Xie Ruling may have thought of her own experience, and didn't want to persuade her like this. She has to experience things by herself, and understand all the truths by herself.
It would be useless for her to say hundreds of words here now. Chu Xin wanted to grow up slowly. Whether it was a blessing or a disadvantage, she had to feel it by herself.
Chu Xin blinked in confusion. She could see that her mother was worried about her, but there was really nothing to worry about.
She only has the false name of a princess, so what can she possibly seek from her?
