Xie Yunqi actually removed Qi Che's jaw, leaving him unable to utter a single word.

"I hate noisy animals the most." He wiped his fingers slowly, with a sinister dark color in his eyes. Looking at Qi Che curled up on the ground in pain, his voice was so soft that it was creepy.

"Do you think that by saying these words, you can sow discord between me and His Highness?"

He suddenly took out a delicate scent bag from his body, which was the one Chu Qingluan wore when she went out in the morning. When Chu Qingluan left for the morning court yesterday, they had a brief touch, and he took it from her.

"Do you know what this is?"

Qi Che stared at the exquisite sachet, somewhat unable to react.

"Your Highness personally handed it to me this morning..."

Qi Che's pupils suddenly contracted.

“Ah…Ah…”

Qi Che had his jaw removed and could only utter some unclear syllables.

No!

This is impossible!

He knew Chu Qingluan's character and knew that she would never get involved in another relationship so quickly.

Xie Yunqi must be cheating him!

It must be!

Xie Yunqi admired Qi Che's distorted expression, and the depression in his heart finally eased a little.

The reason he did this was to irritate Qi Che.

Because he said something right.

Chu Qingluan didn't trust him.

In comparison, the "Wife-Looking Stone" outside the gate may be more trusted by her.

But so what?

Since she doesn't trust him now, he will find a way to gain her trust.

After dealing with Qi Che, Xie Yunqi walked out of the stable with his hands behind his back, and ordered the servants to keep a close eye on the people. If anyone dared to let Qi Che step out of the yard, he would be beheaded.

The servants did not dare to be careless and were extremely alert, taking turns to guard Qi Che.

When the news reached the main courtyard, Chu Qingluan had just finished dinner. After hearing that Xie Yunqi had used some unknown method to make Qi Che finally behave himself, she put the matter behind her and immediately began to think about the assassination case.

Just at this moment, a servant came to report that the prince was asking for a meeting outside the door and had been led to the flower hall.

Chu Qingluan was a little surprised.

Her relationship with Crown Prince Chu Lang was far from the level of a private meeting. The two of them had always been at loggerheads in the court, fighting to the death.

But he came to the princess's residence privately to pay a visit this time, and he couldn't just turn someone away.

Chu Qingluan's eyes moved slightly, and she told the servants to serve tea first and she would arrive later.

Unexpectedly, at this time, Xie Yunqi just happened to walk over and bumped into Chu Qingluan who was going out.

At this time, Xie Yunqi had changed into a crescent-shaped white brocade robe, and there was no blood stain on his body. The cloud pattern embroidered on the clothes was faintly visible while he walked, making him look as noble and otherworldly as a banished immortal.

The most frightening thing is his pair of narrow and long phoenix eyes. There is a light mole at the end of his eye dotted on the porcelain white skin, like a spot of ink accidentally splashed, which makes this cold and noble face more weird.

Upon learning that the prince was coming to visit, he jokingly said to Chu Qingluan with a half-smile: "The prince must have come to show his goodwill. Your Highness, do you want to make peace with the prince?"

Chu Qingluan paused and looked at him sideways: "What do you think, Prime Minister Xie? Can I live in peace with Chu Lang?"

Xie Yunqi's eyes darkened slightly, and the light mole at the end of his eye also darkened a little: "The relationship between Your Highness and the Crown Prince is like the golden thread on this invitation, seemingly intertwined, but actually clearly separated."

Chu Qingluan raised her eyebrows: "Prime Minister Xie, are you trying to persuade me to give in?"

She took a step closer to Xie Yunqi and asked, "What about the Xie family? What about Concubine Xie? Could Prime Minister Xie make the decision on their behalf? Let Chu Lang take the initiative to abdicate?"

Xie Yunqi's eyes were dark, "I just feel that in some chess games, instead of fighting head-on, it is better to... kill with a borrowed knife."

Chu Qingluan raised her eyebrows slightly: "Oh? Whose knife does Xie Xiang want to borrow?"

"The Third Prince has been very active recently, and the Crown Prince must be having a headache. Why not let this knife test the sharpness for His Highness first?"

Chu Qingluan curled her red lips slightly: "Xie Xiang is very calculating. But if you do this, where will the Xie family stand? Will the Xie family agree to your calculations against Chu Lang?"

There was a hint of sarcasm in her tone, and it was obvious that she didn't take Xie Yunqi's words to heart.

Xie Yunqi is the core figure of the Xie family. Concubine Xie is his aunt. It can be said that everything Xie Yunqi has now comes from the Xie family. Of course, he is also very outstanding and hardworking.

But if we leave the Xie family aside, he is just a court official, isn't he?

Xie Yunqi's eyes darkened, and he seemed a little unhappy: "I have said that whatever Your Highness wants, I can get it for you. Your Highness doesn't believe me?"

Chu Qingluan frowned in displeasure, and a hint of sarcasm appeared on the corner of her mouth: "Prime Minister Xie, do you think that I need to rely on others to snatch what I want?"

She took a step closer, staring directly at Xie Yunqi with her cold eyes: "This kingdom, this power, if this palace wants it, I will take it myself."

Xie Yunqi's breathing paused slightly.

It’s these eyes, it’s this smell.

Chu Qingluan was standing in front of him at this moment, so close that he could smell the cool plum fragrance in her hair. Her eyes, which were always bright and clear, were like a blade quenched by fire, sharp and bright. She was like a sword unsheathed, with her edge exposed and inviolable.

——Too dazzling.

He had never seen her like this, not hiding her ambition and edge.

Heart-stirring——

At the same time, evil thoughts arose involuntarily in my heart.

Xie Yunqi's heartbeat quickened, a fire seemed to be burning in his blood, and his throat felt itchy.

He took a half step back, bowed gracefully, and said in a hoarse voice: "Your Highness is right."

"Then I will wait and see how Your Highness plays chess himself."

——

At the same time, Crown Prince Chu Lang was sitting in the front hall. When he saw Chu Qingluan enter, he immediately stood up with his usual gentle smile on his face: "Imperial sister is finally here. I thought I had to wait until sunset."

Chu Qingluan curled her lips slightly and took a seat at the head of the table leisurely. "Your Majesty, you are joking. I was just dealing with some trivial matters. I am sorry to have kept you waiting for a long time."

Chu Lang's smile remained, but a hint of coldness flashed through his eyes: "My royal sister is now investigating the assassination case, and she is very busy. I can understand that."

"But Prime Minister Xie's injuries have not yet healed, and my sister is busy, can she take care of him?"

Chu Qingluan glanced at him, smiling and saying, "Brother, are you here today just to care about Prime Minister Xie's injury?"

"Of course." Chu Lang raised his hand to signal, and the attendant beside him immediately presented a sandalwood box: "This is the snow ganoderma brought into the palace from the Western Regions. It is very beneficial for injuries." He personally opened the box, revealing the crystal clear medicinal materials inside, "This is specially prepared for Prime Minister Xie."

Chu Qingluan glanced at him calmly and said, "My Royal Brother is thoughtful. It just so happens that I was just discussing this with Prime Minister Xie—"

"I am ashamed to accept your kindness, Your Highness the Crown Prince."

Before Chu Qingluan could finish her words, she was interrupted by a sudden voice at the door!