Chapter 324 Don't Misunderstand

In the Imperial Garden, in an octagonal pavilion.

The pavilion had a wide view, so Zhu Qing and the others stood far away, making sure they could see what was happening with Xie Yao and Xuan Yue without hearing their conversation.

Xie Yao looked at Xuan Yue, who had a complicated expression, and spoke first, "Miss Xuan, what's the matter?"

Xuan Yue took a deep breath and said, "Actually... when I rescued the Fifth Prince, I found a token on him."

"I recognized the token as belonging to Si Nan, the guard beside His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, so I hid it at that time."

Xuan Yue spoke a bomb right away. Xie Yao already knew all this, but she didn't expect Xuan Yue to tell her this at this moment.

"Later, I handed the token to Consort Shu in private." Xuan Yue hesitated, but added, "I said that I believe this matter has nothing to do with the Crown Princess, but..."

"I'm afraid someone is interfering."

This is Xuan Yue’s purpose.

She originally thought that this matter would soon have a follow-up, but now seeing Concubine Shu making trouble with the Crown Prince every day, she felt that things did not seem that simple...

Xie Yao was silent for a moment.

Xuan Yue's sudden words made her wonder whether she should show surprise or shock, but after thinking about it, she decided not to.

"Miss Xuan told me all this...what do you want me to do?"

Hearing this, Xuan Yue looked at Xie Yao in surprise: The Crown Princess doesn't seem surprised at all? !

Yes, the Crown Princess is very intelligent, I'm afraid she had doubts a long time ago.

Or maybe...

Another thought flashed through Xuan Yue's mind, but she didn't dare to think deeply about it. She just lowered her eyes and said, "It seems that the Crown Princess has already guessed it. It's just that I'm talking too much..."

"But I have no other intention in telling this to the Crown Princess. I just hope... there won't be any misunderstandings."

"I heard that someone had poisoned the Fifth Prince's meal yesterday. It was the same poison that the servants who served the Fifth Prince committed suicide with before."

Xie Yao was slightly stunned.

This matter...she really doesn't know.

But it was obvious that the person who attacked the fifth prince last time attacked again.

Xuan Yue breathed a sigh of relief, "Madam Shufei did not spread this matter. I heard about it from His Highness the Fifth Prince when I went to see him yesterday."

Xie Yao said: "Thank you Miss Xuan for telling me this. I will also tell His Royal Highness the Crown Prince about this matter."

Xuan Yue quickly shook her head, "Crown Princess, you are too polite. I am a humble servant... I want to thank you for your generosity."

After Xie Yao and Xuan Yue parted ways, they left the palace.

As soon as I left the palace, the sound of horse hooves was heard.

Xie Yao's carriage was stopped by someone, and the leader was Li Zhong.

Li Zhong dismounted and walked to the front of the carriage. "Crown Princess, all carriages entering and leaving the palace must be carefully checked. Please give me some convenience."

"Master Li." Zhu Qing lifted a corner of the carriage curtain and said to Li Zhong unhappily, "You just checked when we entered the palace, and now you're checking again when we leave. What do you mean by this?!"

"It's my duty. If I have offended you, please forgive me, Princess." Li Zhong's words were polite, but he refused to give in.

"What a duty!" Zhu Qing sneered, "Lord Li treats the Crown Princess like this, I'm afraid Her Royal Highness the Princess doesn't even know about it!"

"The Crown Princess is so noble, how could she allow you to search her again and again?!"

The Jinwu Guards had surrounded Xie Yao's carriage, but Li Zhong still did not back down. He knelt on one knee and said, "Please don't embarrass me, Crown Princess."

Li Zhong looked at the carriage from the Prince's Mansion and had no intention of backing down.

"Lord Li's words make me seem arrogant and unreasonable." Xie Yao sneered, stretched out her hand to Zhu Qing, and slowly got off the carriage.

Seeing this, Li Zhong's eyes flashed with suspicion.

He was originally very sure that there was probably something wrong with the Crown Princess. After all, the Crown Prince concealed Si Nan's whereabouts yesterday, and he left the palace immediately after searching the side hall...

But at this moment, the Crown Princess cooperated like this...

At this point, Li Zhong was in a dilemma and could only search.

After a search, the carriage was found clean...there was nothing inside!

Seeing this, Li Zhong couldn't help but look at the person, but it was just a fleeting look, and Zhu Qing immediately protected Xie Yao and looked at Li Zhong with an unhappy face, "Master Li!"

Not everyone can watch it!

Li Zhong finally reacted and lowered his head quickly, "It is the minister who has offended me."

Xie Yao glanced at Li Zhong coldly, "Lord Li is also following orders. It is my duty. I will not take it seriously."

"Now, can I leave now?"

Nothing was found, and even though Li Zhong had doubts, he didn't dare to stop them. He could only step aside and make a "please" gesture.

The carriage from the Prince's Mansion slowly left and disappeared from sight.

Li Zhong rode on a tall horse and looked at the direction where the carriage disappeared for a long time without turning his eyes.

He always felt that there was something wrong, and...

Li Zhong looked at the people at hand and ordered directly: "Follow them and keep an eye on the prince's mansion in secret."

After saying this, he turned around and went back to the palace.

He still doubts Si Nan more now, or maybe... it doesn't matter whether the assassin yesterday was Si Nan or not.

The important thing is that Si Nan's whereabouts are unknown.

Before Xie Yao returned to the Crown Prince's Mansion, Si Bei whispered, "Crown Princess, there are people from the Jinwu Guard following us."

Although the Jinwu Guards were following secretly, they did not even change their clothes, so they could not escape Si Bei's eyes.

Xie Yao's eyes darkened slightly, "Check this Commander Li."

…

Noon.

The eldest princess finally got up. She was old and had worked too hard yesterday. After waking up in the morning, she drank some calming soup and then went to bed.

Although I am awake now, I still feel a little tired.

Li Zhong stood outside the pearl curtain and told the princess in detail what had happened last night and today.

The focus is also very clear, the opacity of Si Nan's whereabouts yesterday, Xiao Ji's concealment, and the suspiciousness of Xie Yao's quick departure from the palace.

Every word and sentence was pointing the matter towards Xiao Ji and Xie Yao.

The princess was originally supporting her head with one hand. As Li Zhong was talking, she slowly sat up straight, opened her eyes and looked at Li Zhong, "I know what you mean."

There was silence.

Li Zhong stood aside with his head down.

After a long while, the eldest princess' voice was heard, "Go and see if the prince has finished his work. If he has, please come over."

Li Zhong's heart suddenly settled down, and at this moment, he suddenly felt a chill on his back.

But the eldest princess's eyes fell on him, and there seemed to be a warning in her eyes. Li Zhong's heart tightened, and his head, which was already lowered, lowered even lower.

Xiao Ji is naturally free.

He soon arrived at the outer hall of the main hall of the Yangxin Palace, and said in a gentle and polite manner, "Aunt."

"Sit down." The princess said politely, "I asked you to come here to ask about Si Nan's incident last night."

"This is about assassins and your father's safety, so it's better to speak out."

Xiao Ji glanced at Li Zhong who was standing aside, the latter standing aside with his eyes on the nose and his nose on the mind.

Xiao Ji pondered for a moment and whispered, "If I tell you about this matter, please keep it a secret, aunt."

Upon hearing this, the princess looked at Xiao Ji with a little surprise, but still agreed, "Of course."

Xiao Ji then said, "Actually, Si Nan went to do something for me last night."

The eldest princess frowned, "Since I'm doing this for you, what can't I say?"

Why bother with all this?

Xiao Ji said: "It's not that I can't tell you, it's just that this matter is related to the Crown Princess, and the Crown Princess happens to be here today, so..."

"I originally wanted to ask Si Nan to inform Lord Li after I was done with my work, but Lord Li came to my aunt's place first."

Li Zhong immediately showed his fear and trepidation, "I am anxious, but this matter is of great importance. Even if Your Highness punishes me, I dare not neglect it in the slightest."

That sounds nice.

Xiao Ji said this not to argue with Li Zhong, so he simply ignored him.

Xiao Ji took out a branch from his sleeve and said, "Sinan got this for me."

The eldest princess frowned, while Li Zhong's face was full of disbelief.

Although this branch looks a bit strange, as if it has been polished by someone, but...

Along with the branch, a piece of rice paper was taken out. Xiao Ji unfolded it and handed it to the princess. "Aunt, please take a look."

The princess took the rice paper with some suspicion. When she unfolded it and read the contents clearly, she was slightly stunned. "This is..."

Xiao Ji pursed his lips and said, "The Crown Princess has been taking care of the mansion alone these days, it's really hard."

"I heard that the peach tree in the backyard of the Yangxin Palace was planted by my mother herself in her early years, so I thought of making a hairpin myself to give to the Crown Princess."

The eldest princess could naturally see that the drawing on the rice paper was not made at the last minute, but had been drawn for some time.

It can be seen that there is nothing wrong with what Xiao Ji said.

Xiao Ji looked at Li Zhong, "So, Lord Li, do you have any questions?"

Li Zhong quickly said, "No, no, I just overthink it. Please forgive me, Your Highness."

The princess said, "Since it is a misunderstanding, it is better to talk it out. The assassination is unusual, and it is not wrong for Lord Li to be cautious."

After the princess finished speaking, she looked at Li Zhong again and asked, "Did you find the assassin from last night?"

Li Zhong immediately knelt in the hall and said, "I am incompetent. Please punish me, Princess."

The princess raised her hand and pinched her brows, "Keep looking! The palace gates are heavily guarded, the man must still be in the palace, even if we have to dig three feet into the ground, we must find the assassin!"

She would never allow such a threat to exist around the emperor.

"Yes." Li Zhong responded and turned to leave.

As soon as he left the Yangxin Palace, he summoned his subordinates and whispered a few words, "You, go to the peach tree in the backyard and see if there are any wounds where branches have been cut. Find out when they were cut..."

Inside the palace.

Xiao Ji clenched the branch in his hand.

He could guess that Li Zhong would definitely go to check.

But the peach branch he took last night was real, and the hairpin he made was also real, and the pattern of the hairpin he had drawn long ago.

But he was the one who took the branch and put it on Si Nan.

"Did the Crown Princess enter the palace early this morning?" The eldest princess' voice brought Xiao Ji back to his senses.

Xiao Ji hummed and said, "The Crown Princess heard that there was an assassin in the palace last night, so she came to the palace to take a look."

"The Crown Princess is thoughtful."

The princess went to see Xiao Ji just to ask about Si Nan, so she didn't keep Xiao Ji any longer after asking.

After all, Xiao Ji still has a lot of things to do.

"Your Highness." Xiao Ji had just returned to the side hall when Si Nan came forward and whispered, "The Jinwu Guards went to the backyard to conduct a thorough search."

"Yeah." Xiao Ji nodded. This was completely within his expectations.

Si Nan thought for a moment and then said, "Although Commander Li didn't find out anything, I feel that... he is still keeping an eye on me."

This is also an intuition.

"It's okay." Xiao Ji was also well aware of this, but now that everything was handled properly, he was naturally not afraid.

"Your Highness." Si Nan continued, "I quietly went around the Yangxin Palace today, but did not find anyone who looked like the person I was following last night."

It was dark last night, so Si Nan naturally didn't see the man's appearance clearly, but he remembered his figure.

He was very sure that he would never make a mistake if he saw it again.

But there is none!

Xiao Ji naturally believed in Si Nan's judgment.

He did not answer Si Nan's words, but just pursed his lips slightly, his eyes deep.

Being able to transfer a person away silently...it shows that the person behind the scenes who instigated the relationship between Xiaowu and him not only has some power in the palace.

The hand has even reached the Palace of Tranquil Longevity.

The meaning behind this is bound to make people feel cold.

Because the Hall of Mental Cultivation was the emperor's residence and the eldest princess was by his side, although Xiao Ji stayed in the Hall of Mental Cultivation for a month, he did not send anyone to the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

Therefore, the distribution of power in the Hall of Mental Cultivation is not very clear now.

Yesterday, news of an assassin in the palace spread, causing a huge uproar. Xiao Ji was also busy with this matter for a while today.

Until the familiar time, Xiao Ji was ready to leave the palace and return to the Prince's Mansion to be with his wife and daughter.

I also want to thank Yaoyao.

Thinking of Xie Yao, Xiao Ji's mood instantly became brighter.

Prince's Mansion.

Xiao Ji returned home earlier today than usual, so Xie Yao was still busy when he got home.

Xiao Ji didn't ask the servant to pass the message, and walked out of the study with very light footsteps, his eyes accurately falling on the figure who was busy with his work with his head down.

The sun sets, and the last ray of afterglow falls through the window lattice, but in Xiao Ji's eyes, Xie Yao is still so bright.

She is the light.

Suddenly, Xie Yao raised her eyes, looked towards the door with bright eyes, and smiled, "Your Highness..."

Xiao Ji was faster. The moment Xie Yao saw him, he quickened his pace and walked towards her, "Scream again."

Xie Yao immediately changed her words, "Husband."

As she spoke, she was already in Xiao Ji's arms. His palm gently squeezed her shoulders, "Are you tired?"

His palms are broad and warm, with moderate strength, and he presses just right.

Xie Yao narrowed her eyes in pleasure. She hooked her hands around Xiao Ji's neck and hung limply on him. "I'm tired. Your Highness, hold me."

Xiao Ji had no choice but to hold her tightly.

It was almost time for dinner, but the two of them didn't do anything. They just hugged each other quietly and snuggled together.

After dinner.

Xiao Ji then talked about what was on his mind, "Yaoyao said...how should I thank you?"

His Adam's apple rolled, and it was obvious that he was thinking in the wrong direction.

Xie Yao understood what was going on. She glanced at him with a smile and waved to Xiao Ji.

Xiao Ji's eyes lit up, but his ears turned slightly red. He immediately moved closer to Xie Yao, waiting for her next words.

He was a little nervous, "Yaoyao..."

"Husband." Xie Yao's voice was soft, "I have good news to tell you."

When Xie Yao said this, her eyes were evasive and her tone was somewhat guilty. If Xiao Ji was rational, he should have noticed that something was wrong.

But it was obvious that Xiao Ji was completely immersed in Xie Yao's beauty at the moment and did not notice these small details.

"What good news?" Xiao Ji asked immediately.

Xie Yao took Xiao Ji's hand and slowly placed it on her belly. She looked up at him with a faint smile in her eyes, "My husband is going to be a father again..."

Xie Yao's voice gradually lowered.

This... is indeed good news for her, but before he lost his memory, His Highness was determined not to let her suffer the pain of pregnancy again.

Before he lost his memory, His Highness took measures on himself. It was after he lost his memory that Xiao Ji forgot about these things.

Although it had only been twenty days since the two of them slept together after Xiao Ji lost his memory, the day that Xie Yao was supposed to have three days ago did not come as scheduled.

Xie Yao knew...she had been tricked!

Xiao Ji was confused!

He froze in place, not knowing how to react. Even his heartbeat and breathing slowed down...

"Your Highness." Xie Yao's voice rang out.

Xiao Ji finally resumed his normal breathing. His already red face became even redder. Although there was happiness in his eyes when he looked at Xie Yao, there was more worry.

Although he didn't know where this emotion came from, he thought... it should be a remnant of his former self.

so……

"Yaoyao." Xiao Ji took back his hand from Xie Yao's flat belly, as if he was afraid of hurting her and the child. "Are you feeling uncomfortable anywhere now? Do you want to eat or drink anything?"

Without waiting for Xie Yao to answer, Xiao Ji asked again: "Are you sure? Have you asked the court doctor to check it? How old is the child? What do you need to prepare? What should I do now?"

Although he was already the father of two children, Xiao Ji took care of his children entirely based on his remaining physical instincts.

Now faced with the news that Xie Yao was pregnant again, he was still like a young boy, at a loss as to what to do.

Xie Yao looked at Xiao Ji, who was always cold and aloof, and now he asked such questions one after another, and her eyebrows suddenly curved.

Xiao Ji: “…”

He took a deep breath and quickly calmed down. He held Xie Yao's hand and let her sit down.

He squatted in front of her and looked up at her, his eyes were sincere and his tone was sincere, "Yaoyao, I have forgotten everything in the past, but I will learn, don't be afraid."

What he could do before, he can do now.

Xie Yao's heart softened, she lowered her head and kissed Xiao Ji's forehead, and said confidently, "I'm not afraid."

Because it was Xiao Ji, she knew his true feelings, so she was not afraid at all.

Ever since the last time they slept together, Xiao Ji turned into a hungry wolf, pestering Xie Yao again and again, like a young boy who had just begun to fall in love, with endless energy.

Today is an exception.

Even when he just hugged Xie Yao, Xiao Ji's body had changed, but he restrained his desire and treated Xie Yao like a fragile porcelain doll.

Perhaps because of her pregnancy, Xie Yao had been sleepier these past few days than before. Leaning in Xiao Ji's arms, smelling his scent that gave her a sense of security, Xie Yao quickly fell asleep...

In the dim candlelight, Xiao Ji's focused eyes fell on Xie Yao, his eyes full of tender and deep love.

He just did nothing like that, just looking at her quietly, and felt it was so beautiful.

After a long time, Xiao Ji heard the noise outside and got up quietly. After getting out of bed, he did not forget to tuck the corner of the quilt for Xie Yao.

After all, it was late autumn and the nights were already very cold.

When Xiao Ji came out of the inner room, Si Nan was already waiting outside. "Your Highness, I have sent someone to investigate as you ordered."

"It's just that it's a long time. I'm afraid it will take some time."

After leaving the palace today, Xiao Ji privately told Si Nan some things. Si Nan quietly left the Prince's Mansion through the secret door and only came back now.

"That's fine." Xiao Ji said, "We are now only acting in secret, which proves that we still have time."

Si Nan replied yes, and couldn't help asking, "Your Highness, do you really know who is behind this?"

A cold light flashed in Xiao Ji's eyes, "It's almost certain."

Without waiting for Si Nan to say anything else, Xiao Ji asked again, "When the Crown Princess was pregnant with Zhao Zhao, how did I react?"

Si Nan couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, and said with a slightly proud tone, "Your Highness, do you want to know now?"

The last time he said this, His Highness didn't allow it!

How long has it been? His Highness has actually started to ask...

Si Nan's smug look made Xiao Ji's face instantly darken. He glared at him with warnings in his eyes.

"explain!"

Si Nan immediately stopped wasting time and talked about the past in vivid detail...

As he listened, Xiao Ji began to doubt his life: Is that really him?

Si Nan's mouth was dry as he spoke, and he became bolder again, "Why are you asking these questions, Your Highness?"

Xiao Ji glanced at Si Nan and said, "You're talking too much."

Then he turned and went into the inner room.

He had been standing outside for too long and felt cold, so he did not go to bed immediately. Instead, he took off his outer clothes and waited until his body was warm before lying back down.

Although Xie Yao was asleep, she seemed to be aware of it and moved closer to his arms...

Xiao Ji's hand fell on her back and he patted it gently like coaxing a child, then he hugged her and slowly fell asleep.

The next day.

When Xie Yao woke up, Xiao Ji was gone. Zhu Qing helped her get up and whispered, "Crown Princess, the palace doctor came early in the morning and is waiting outside now."

"It's His Highness's order to check your pulse."

Xie Yao was still in the early stages of pregnancy, so it was not appropriate to make it public, so naturally she just said that she was asking for safe pulse.

"Please come in." Xie Yao gave the order, and the court doctor quickly came in. After he carefully examined Xie Yao's pulse...his brows furrowed.

"Please extend your other hand, Princess." After a long while, the court doctor said this.

Xie Yao was very cooperative, but she already had some doubts in her heart. Was it necessary to make it so complicated just to verify the pregnancy?

At worst, I can't see it, and I can just look at it again after some time...

"Crown Princess." The court doctor finally withdrew his hand. "Although the month is still young, your pulse is definitely a sign of pregnancy."

"It's just..." The court doctor chose his words carefully, "In addition to the pulse of pregnancy, it seems... there is something else."

"I need to observe for a few more days before I can make a conclusion."

The court doctor felt embarrassed when he said this, as it made him look useless, so he said, "The Crown Princess can also ask another doctor to take a look at her as well."

Zhu Qing's face darkened when he heard this. "House Doctor, what you mean is... the Crown Princess was plotted against?"

If it was a good thing, the court doctor wouldn't have said it so awkwardly.

The court doctor didn't say anything too sure, he just shook his head and said, "I can't be too sure for now, but the Crown Princess' pulse is indeed a little bit abnormal."

Xie Yao's joy faded a lot, and she said solemnly, "Then let the palace doctor come again tomorrow to check my pulse."

After the palace doctor left, Zhu Qing said anxiously, "Crown Princess, I will go and ask for another doctor..."

Xie Yao thought for a moment and said, "Where is Shanshan?"