Inside Yuqing Palace, He Xue was speechless at Kangxi's behavior. What was the point of her staying in Yuqing Palace?

She sneaked out; what if her mother can't find her? She'll be extremely worried!

He Xue was also very remorseful. At that time, she was only thinking about seeing the Crown Prince, but she had overlooked what would happen if her father and mother could not be found.

She could also see through Kangxi's intentions. It seemed that Kangxi also wanted her to marry the Crown Prince. Her feelings for the Crown Prince were more than brotherly love, but not quite romantic.

She had a dependent attitude towards the Crown Prince, which she had never shown to anyone else, not even Jing Shu and Shu Yi. She didn't know if this dependence was love. She had always been single and didn't know what it felt like to like someone.

The Crown Prince had been watching He Xue closely, and seeing her remorseful expression, he asked, "He Xue, what's wrong?"

"Brother Crown Prince, Father and Mother didn't know I came out. They're very worried because they can't find me!"

"Your brother, the Crown Prince, will have someone send you back shortly!" the Crown Prince said.

"But what about the emperor's uncle?"

"Don't worry, I'll explain to Father Emperor!"

"Okay, thank you, Crown Prince!" He Xue was finally relieved.

"Your Highness, Aunt Rendong, who serves the Imperial Noble Consort, has arrived!" He Zhu said from outside the door.

"Please come in, Aunt!" the Crown Prince said.

He Xue came to the Crown Prince's side and straightened his clothes.

The Crown Prince smiled knowingly at He Xue, and He Xue smiled back at the Crown Prince.

"This servant greets His Highness the Crown Prince and Princess Hexue!" Ren Dong entered and bowed to the Crown Prince and Hexue.

"Aunt, please rise! Aunt, has come here because Mother Tong has some instructions?" the Crown Prince asked.

"Your Highness, Her Majesty heard that the Princess has entered the palace and has asked me to invite her to Chengqian Palace!" Ren Dong said.

"In that case, Aunt, please wait a moment!" The Crown Prince knew that the Imperial Noble Consort was probably worried about leaving He Xue in Yuqing Palace, so it was fine. He wouldn't send anyone to look for Kangxi.

"Alright, I'll wait outside for you, Princess!" Ren Dong said and went out.

Just as the Crown Prince was about to exchange a few words with He Xue, he learned that Jing Shu had arrived at Yuqing Palace.

The crown prince thought to himself, "It seems they don't trust him at all!"

Seeing Ren Dong waiting at the door, Jing Shu asked doubtfully, "Could it be that we really misunderstood the Crown Prince? Was He Xue really left in Chengqian Palace by her aunt?"

"Big brother, what brings you here?" He Xue immediately stepped forward and asked when she saw Jing Shu arrive.

Jing Shu looked He Xue up and down and noticed that He Xue had changed her clothes when she entered the palace. Could it be that her aunt made He Xue change them? "Let's see if you've been tricked?"

"Brother, you're joking. How could I be fooled?" He Xue knew that Jing Shu was implying something.

"That's hard to say, Your Highness. Am I right?" Jing Shu asked the Crown Prince.

"I am certain that no one in Yuqing Palace would lie to He Xue!" the Crown Prince said with a smile.

Jing Shu said irritably, "He Xue, you've been out for quite a while now, it's time to go back to the manor!"

"I understand!" He Xue replied, then turned to look at the Crown Prince, "Crown Prince, take good care of your injuries, I'll come to see you another day!"

"Alright! Take good care of yourself!" the Crown Prince instructed He Xue.

"I will, and you must take good care of yourself, Your Highness!" He Xue replied with a smile.

"Little sister, don't worry about it. His Highness the Crown Prince has a whole host of people serving him!" Jing Shu teased.

"I almost forgot, I haven't thanked you for preparing the wedding gifts for Shen Zhixing and Xu Fengbai!" the Crown Prince said with a smile to Jing Shu.

A crack appeared on Jing Shu's face. "Your Highness is too kind!"

"I really should thank you properly. You sent me a congratulatory gift without my knowledge. You've gone to so much trouble!"

"Brother Crown Prince, didn't you know they got married?" He Xue asked in surprise.

"Children shouldn't pry into adults' affairs!" Jing Shu said to He Xue. "Aren't you going to Chengqian Palace? Let's go!"

"Your Highness, this servant takes his leave!" Jing Shu said, and before He Xue could even speak, he led her away from Yuqing Palace.

The Crown Prince looked at Jing Shu's somewhat flustered figure and felt inexplicably pleased. He used to always be the one being teased by Jing Shu, but this time he actually managed to turn the tables.