Chapter 159 I Rejected Him At That Time

Xie Yao had a serious expression.

Originally, Xiao Ning had been keeping an eye on her and Cheng Fengqi. If she was caught...

Even if it had nothing to do with her, she would still find it hard to let it go.

This world is harsh on women.

Although she did not agree with Xiao Ning's behavior at first, she agreed with Xiao Ning's words that he wanted to fight for women all over the world.

Zhao Hao was frightened by Xie Yao's reaction and quickly explained, "Don't worry, cousin, it's just the two of us, there's no one else."

"Brother Cheng knows the importance of this."

"Ha." Zhao Ying sneered, "If he knew the seriousness of the matter, he wouldn't do such a thing!"

Xie Yao did not refute.

Zhao Hao lowered his head in shame, not daring to argue with his two sisters.

Xie Yao glanced at him and said, "Forget it, it's all over. There's no need to mention it again."

Zhao Ying glared at Zhao Hao again with disappointment.

Zhao Hao lowered his head and said, "I'm sorry, cousin, I..."

He felt pity for Brother Cheng because he was so pitiful. Besides, this would also make his cousin feel at ease...

"No problem." Xie Yao said, "What you said today just happened to remind me."

If Cheng Fengqi can't even control his mouth...

A cold light flashed in Xie Yao's eyes.

The Zhao siblings were still here, so Xie Yao didn't think too much about it and quickly changed the subject.

Xie Yao was still in confinement after giving birth, so the Zhao siblings did not bother her for too long. They just accompanied her for some snacks and then left the Prince's Mansion.

Xie Yao was about to lie down to rest.

Zhu Qing walked in from outside, "Crown Princess, there was a rumor in the capital today, saying..."

Zhu Qing looked a little hesitant.

Xie Yao frowned and said, "Speak."

"It is said that in this selection, His Majesty wants to choose two concubines for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Even the candidates are being rumored."

"Ms. Lin Panpan from the Duke Dingguo's Mansion, Miss Xuan Yue from the Crown Prince's Tutor's House, and... Miss Wei Chan."

Xie Yao: “…”

They are all acquaintances.

"Crown Princess, this..." Zhu Qing was worried and angry. Her Crown Princess had just given birth to twins for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and was still in confinement.

Can't wait to welcome the newcomers?

"Don't worry." Xie Yao gave Zhu Qing a soothing look, "I'll ask His Highness tonight."

"Please send a message to Sister Ying for me and ask her to help me check something."

Things that were inconvenient for her to check.

Zhu Qing felt a little relieved when he thought about how much His Highness cared about his Crown Princess, so he waited for Xie Yao to rest.

Xie Yao originally had the habit of taking a nap at noon.

I lay down today but couldn't fall asleep.

Xiao Ji came back late today and finally returned home just before dinner time. He went to the main courtyard first.

Accompany Xie Yao to have dinner.

Xiao Ji had just sat down for a while when he noticed the Crown Princess' eyes on him.

From time to time, she looked up at him.

Miss him?

His Crown Princess is good in every way except that she is spoiled and clingy...it's truly a sweet trouble.

Xiao Ji was just thinking about how to appease his Crown Princess later when he heard Xie Yao say, "I haven't congratulated Your Highness yet."

Xiao Ji: ???

Congratulations to him?

Xie Yao said: "Congratulations, Your Highness, you will soon welcome a beautiful lady into your residence..."

Xiao Ji couldn't eat anymore, "What beauty?"

Xie Yao raised her eyebrows, "It is rumored outside that the Crown Prince's Mansion will also have two concubines in this selection."

She stared at Xiao Ji, her heart in her throat, and she felt a little nervous.

"It's completely false!" Xiao Ji said in a decisive tone. He was originally sitting next to Xie Yao, and now the distance between them was even closer.

He stared at Xie Yao with his burning eyes without blinking, "That's absolutely not the case, Yaoyao."

"A few days ago, my father summoned me to the palace and did mention this matter, but I rejected him at that time!"

Xiao Ji said quickly and urgently, "Yaoyao, please don't misunderstand me."

Xiao Ji could naturally hear Xie Yao's sarcasm and see her temptation, but the fact that his Crown Princess felt insecure was because he had not done well enough.

He deserves to be indulged and pampered.

Xiao Ji pulled Xie Yao's hand and placed it on his left chest. His chest was burning hot. Xie Yao curled her fingers slightly and subconsciously wanted to retract them, but Xiao Ji held them even tighter and more firmly.

The affection in his eyes almost overflowed as he looked at Xie Yao.

"Yaoyao, did you hear that?"

Xie Yao was slightly startled, "What?"

Xiao Ji raised the corners of his lips slightly, "My heart is beating like Yaoyao's."

...that's what she once said!

Xie Yao felt her heart was filled, but at the same time she was a little embarrassed. It turned out that she was like that, like that...

"There won't be any other concubines, there won't be anyone else." Xiao Ji held her fingers together, "Only you."

"Now, Yaoyao, can you trust me?"

…

A few days later.

The results of the imperial examination were finally announced.

Zhao Hao was on the list, but his ranking was not very high, and the champion this time... was Cheng Fengqi.

When the news spread, Xie Yao was listening to Zhao Ying talking about what happened last time.

"Yaoyao, I checked. What Ah Hao said was indeed private, between the two of them."

"He's somewhere else, and he never said anything nonsense even when he was drunk, so don't worry too much."

What Xie Yao asked Zhao Ying to investigate was Cheng Fengqi's matter.

She was worried that Cheng Fengqi would talk nonsense after drinking and ruin her reputation, giving Xiao Ning and others a reason to attack her.

After hearing this, Xie Yao breathed a sigh of relief, "That's good."

"Thank you, Sister Ying."

Zhao Ying glared at her, "You're still telling me this? Don't worry, I'll keep an eye on him in the future. If there's any news, I'll tell you the first time."

She just looked down on Cheng Fengqi.

What have you been doing so far?

"Okay." Xie Yao agreed with a smile, "Sister Ying is so nice."

"Oh, right." Zhao Ying said, "I heard that someone mentioned the concubine matter in front of your Highness yesterday, and your Highness denied it right away."

"I'm afraid the news has spread throughout the capital now, and the rumors have been proven false."

Zhao Ying felt very happy, and was even happier for Xie Yao. Although she married into a wealthy family, she was able to gain His Highness's true love...

Xie Yao raised the corners of her lips and hummed, "Your Highness has mentioned this to me."

The two sisters were talking.

There was a sound of hurried footsteps outside.

Zhu Qing rushed in with an ugly expression, "Crown Princess, something bad has happened!"

Xie Yao and Zhao Ying looked up at the same time, "What's wrong?"

"Today, rumors spread in the capital that you, Crown Princess, have had a secret affair with this year's top scorer, the young Marquis Cheng Fengqi of Changning Marquis's Mansion... You are not worthy of being the Crown Princess."

Bang!

Zhao Ying slapped the table and said, "Nonsense, are these people crazy?"

Xie Yao also had an unhappy expression.

There was even a sense of finality in my heart: it finally came...

She is innocent.

But it was true that the two families had discussed marriage in the early years, and Cheng Fengqi's attitude towards her, the letters he sent one after another...

I'm afraid something went wrong with Cheng Fengqi.

She had clearly reminded him a long time ago!

Zhu Qing's face was very grim. "The results of the imperial examination were announced today. The whole capital is discussing this matter. This rumor spread very quickly and widely!"

"In addition to rumors, there are also... the things you gave to the young marquis when you were young, the poems written by the young marquis, and the portrait he drew for you..."

"Now, I'm afraid the whole capital knows about it!"