"Why is Your Highness still painting this picture of orchids? Didn't the last painting have already been sent to Princess Xin'er?"
Wei Xi, who was waiting on Mo Mo, asked curiously.
They also stayed in Lin'an Palace for a few days, and the food and clothing provided were of the best quality. However, His Highness was weak and caught a cold after coming back that night, and he did not go out for the next few days.
"Do you remember that princess?"
Yuan Heng just painted the orchids seriously and asked lightly.
"I can't say this," Wei Xi thought carefully, "I always feel that what happened that night was strange. How could a princess get involved with His Highness for these things?"
Wei Xi only knew a little about what was going on in the Dachu Palace, and knew the life experience of Princess Xin'er.
"Actually, I heard their conversation under a tree that night. You went back to get your cloak at that time, so you didn't hear it."
Yuan Heng's painting hand suddenly stopped. He had been loved by everyone since he was a child, and no one had ever disrespected him. When he listened to such provocative and taunting words, he felt uncomfortable.
So I became more concerned and wanted to know how the two princesses would respond.
"You and I have known about the past events in the Chu Palace. Princess Xin'er's identity is sensitive and she is not favored by the King of Chu. It is common for her to be made difficult for her. That's why she used my identity to draw an orchid picture for her."
With just a few strokes, a lifelike orchid picture was completed, but why did he always feel that the one he gave to Chu Xin was not as beautiful as the one he gave to Chu Xin?
"So it turns out to be like this. I think Princess Xin'er is quite smart, and Her Highness is really kind-hearted!"
Wei Xi smiled and said, Their Highness is now a guest from afar. No matter what, he must be given some face. I have to say that Princess Wei Xin'er is really smart!
After finishing a picture, Yuan Heng carefully appreciated it. In fact, except for his weak body, he had always been perfect in other aspects.
His father loves him, and the other brothers do not regard him as a rival, and they also have some sincere love for him. The palace people never dare to be disrespectful to him. His life is really much better than that of Princess Xin'er. times.
"It's a pity that even if His Highness helps her once, he can't help her the next time. She still has to live her life by herself."
Wei Xi also sighed helplessly. Life in the palace was not easy to begin with, not to mention that the princess had such a sensitive identity.
"His Majesty the King of Chu's birthday will be in three days. The things our father asked us to bring are all ready. You can check again to make sure there are no mistakes."
Yuan Heng turned his eyes and warned carefully that he did not come here just to enjoy the scenery, but to congratulate the King of Chu.
"yes!"
Wei Xi lowered his head and retreated, leaving Yuan Heng alone in the room staring at the orchid picture carefully.
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"This time the envoys from Northern Qi are here, so can you leave Nanyuan first?"
Chu Xin asked with anticipation, Xiao Zhi has been in Nanyuan for so many years and has never had the opportunity to go out. So can he also attend his father's birthday this time?
"It's better not to use it. It doesn't matter whether I show up or not."
Xiao Zhi shook his head. He still didn't dare to look into Chu Xin's shining eyes.
After what happened last time, Chu Yi might have resented Chu again, right?
"That's fine," Chu Xin lowered her head aggrievedly, "Actually, I don't understand. I don't know what kind of hatred Chu Yi and I have. She must make things difficult for me like this. A few days ago, she said she wanted to see orchids, but It's winter, how can the orchids be in bloom? It's obvious that they want to embarrass me."
Thinking of these things, Chu Xin felt really aggrieved. She didn't even know what she had done wrong to deserve such hatred.
Fortunately, there is Prince Nanliang this time. If he were not there, how would he find a way to face it?
What's more, looking at the days to come, I'm afraid it will become more and more sad. As long as Chu Yi is around, I will have a bad life.
"What happened? Tell me?"
Xiao Zhi's heart moved, he turned his head and asked softly.
"Fortunately, the Prince of Nanliang came to Dachu, so I could only ask him to draw a picture of orchids for communication. Fortunately, I was able to fool him this time."
Chu Xin supported her chin with her hand and looked helplessly at the moonlight outside the window. She suddenly felt that life was so difficult. She had never seen so many people in the cold palace before. Even though the food and clothing were more difficult, it was still difficult. That's okay.
But now that she has come out, she seems to have a lot more things to face, and Chu Yi can make her breathless.
"It doesn't matter. The fights between the harem princesses are nothing more than those little tricks and won't hurt lives."
Xiao Zhi patted Chu Xin's shoulder gently, "When the age comes, His Majesty will eventually give her a wife, so just don't see her again."
Xiao Zhi stared at Chu Xin's face carefully, as if he wanted to see something.
"Marry?" Chu Xin's eyes lit up but she quickly became discouraged. "If we say we wait until we get married, it will take six or seven years. Do I have to be angry for so many years?"
Chu Xin shook her head helplessly. When it came to getting married, Chu Yi naturally didn't have to worry about it. Her father and the noble concubine would naturally choose the best husband for her, but what about herself?
Her father didn't like her, and so did the imperial concubine. What kind of good husband could he choose for her? It was just a matter of casual fooling around, right?
"Actually, the reason why Chu Yi is so willful is because of her mother, Concubine Zheng. If Concubine Zheng's arrogance can be suppressed, then Chu Yi will naturally be more restrained."
Xiao Zhi raised his eyebrows and considered carefully. He got the news that the envoy from Northern Qi had brought a gift when he came over.
A beauty named Huan Meizhu, he keenly felt that this beauty must not be that simple.
"you mean?"
Chu Xin's eyes lit up, and she stared into Xiao Zhi's eyes, vaguely having an idea in her heart.
"But..." Chu Xin was hesitant and worried again, "But my father trusts Concubine Zheng very much, so what should we do?"
"If your father really trusted the concubine, he would have made her the queen long ago. But she has been just a concubine for so many years, which means it is nothing more than that. What are you afraid of?"
Xiao Zhi held Chu Xin's hand and gave her warmth.
"Concubine Zheng's greatest confidence is her son and daughter. Princess, needless to say, the prince Chu Yan's ability is mediocre, not to mention that everything in the harem is the same. You can do it with confidence and boldness. Even if you can't win, you still have to punish those who have hurt you!"
Xiao Zhi moved a little closer, and his eyelashes lightly brushed Chu Xin's face, which was a little itchy.
"Don't worry, you won't die. His Majesty spared your life because he wanted a good reputation. It's because you are a princess that you can survive. You must also make good use of your status, your father. I already owe you a lot, you don’t have to worry about anything anymore.”
Chu Xin digested these words carefully and had some vague thoughts in her heart.
"Chu Yiji hates you because your mother was once a queen, and her mother was just a concubine. Your status is much nobler than hers, so how could you be bullied by her in vain?"
Xiao Zhi's voice was very pleasant, with a hint of bewitchment.
"But I have nothing."
Chu Xin blinked a little irritably, and her eyelashes also lightly brushed against Xiao Zhi's cheek.
"It's precisely because you have nothing, so you don't have to worry. But they have everything, and they have to worry about what they will do wrong. Life in the harem is never simple. You have to learn to calculate and learn Use your own advantages, do you want to be bullied all the time?"
At this moment, Xiao Zhi closed his eyes because he did not dare to look into Chu Xin's eyes.
In fact, maybe most of Chu Yi's hatred towards Chu Xin comes from herself, right?
But so what, people do want to love others, but the one they love most can only be themselves after all.
Chu Yi himself is stupid and soft-spoken. What does what he has done have to do with him?
"No, I don't want to."
Chu Xin put her head on Xiao Zhi's shoulder aggrievedly. The two of them were so close that they could feel each other's breath.
"If you don't want to, you must learn to calculate and fight for yourself. Although your identity is a disadvantage, it is also the biggest advantage. You must learn to protect yourself!"
Xiao Zhi reached out and touched Chu Xin's head. He knew that Chu Xin would not be so calm all his life.
So you have to let Chu Xin slowly find her own place in her heart first, and the same is naturally true for Chu Yi.
Xie Ruling was in the room looking carefully at the words written by Chu Xin. She knew where Chu Xin was at this moment, but she didn't pay much attention.
Just looking at it, I fell into deep thought again. Zheng Yinghuan and her daughter were really bullying. Will they be bullied for the rest of their lives?
The bead that suddenly came to mind, the bead is really a great beauty. As soon as it was delivered, it captivated His Majesty and made him a noble one!
And Zheng Yinghuan's temper has been getting more and more irritable in the past few days. He calls them over every once in a while to reprimand them, which is really ridiculous.
In fact, Zheng Yinghuan has gradually aged over the years. She has given birth to two children, and she is always managing so many busy things in the harem. She also has to worry about His Majesty being seduced by that concubine. She has so many worries, why? How can I not grow old?
As long as Zheng Yinghuan gets angrier, the happier she will be, and she even wishes that the bead of beauty could be more beautiful.
Just thinking about Chu Xin's matter makes me feel worried and depressed. The princess will eventually get married when she grows up, and I wonder if she will be able to find a good husband by then?
But I'm afraid it will be a little difficult. His Majesty is indifferent to Chu Xin. He has not seen her a few times during this period, as if he really does not have this daughter.
Xie Ruling could only sigh heavily, and decided to deal with the matter at hand first.
That girl Chu Yi is going too far. The last time Lian Chi and this time Lan Hua have so many ways of making things difficult for others at such a young age. It’s really amazing!
"Mother?"
Chu Xin secretly opened the door, but she didn't expect Xie Ruling to be sitting in the room, and was a little stunned.
"Come here quickly, I know where you are, you don't have to hide from me anymore."
Xie Ruling smiled and waved, and held Chu Xin in her arms. Her whole body was still a little cold. It was cold at night and she didn't know how to wear a cloak?
Xie Ruling smiled coquettishly, feeling a little warm in her heart when she thought about how close she and Xiao Zhi were just now.
She could feel Xiao Zhi's eyelashes brushing against her face, and it felt itchy!
Moreover, she remembered carefully what Xiao Zhi said, so that she would not let herself be bullied in vain!
When he was in the cold palace, the eunuch deliberately delayed the time and allowed the imperial doctor to come so late, so he killed the eunuch himself to avenge his mother. Now she can still protect herself in this way.
