Chapter 45 Each Gets What They Need

She knew what Xiao Jue was worried about, and she also knew what Xiao Jue was testing.

Since the two of you are going to walk together and move forward side by side in the future, then trust is the most necessary foundation.

"Okay, I understand."

This was the first time Xiao Jue had ever seen such a resolute light in a girl's eyes, just like he had back then.

Although Xie Qingran appears to be a delicate young girl, Xiao Jue strangely sees a resemblance to himself from his younger days in her.

"Then, I will show you my new courtyard!"

Xie Qingran smiled and pushed Xiao Jue as they walked outside.

The Rose Garden is very large and has beautiful scenery. Most importantly, it has a large rose garden where the roses are currently in full bloom.

She stepped forward, plucked the best flower, smiled gently, and handed it back to Xiao Jue.

"Your Highness, do you like it?"

Looking at the vibrant flowers, Xiao Jue couldn't help but smile and nod.

"Very good."

Xie Qingran bent down and tucked the rose in her hand into his hair.

What are you doing?

Xiao Jue's expression changed, and he reached out to take it off, but Xie Qingran stopped him.

Xie Qingran squatted down and looked at Xiao Jue with longing eyes: "You look good, Your Highness. You usually dress so dullly. Actually, these bright colors suit you better."

"Nonsense."

Xiao Jue subconsciously touched his cheek and frowned as he looked at Xie Qingran.

Now, with his face covered in scars, how can he be considered handsome? How could he possibly still be handsome?

"It's beautiful, that's what it is."

Xie Qingran stubbornly held onto his hand.

"I just think that the Crown Prince looks best like this."

Xiao Jue originally intended to pluck the flower, but faced with Xie Qingran's determination and expectation, he slowly let go and let her have it.

That's more like it.

Xie Qingran nodded in satisfaction and looked at Xiao Jue with a smile: "I have been learning from the royal physician these days. He told me that even in the current state of the young master, he can still feel in his lower body and suffers on rainy days. However, massage and acupuncture will help a lot. I have already started learning and I will definitely get better and better in the future."

"Your Highness, no matter what our circumstances are, we still have to live our lives, so we must live each day to the fullest!" Xie Qingran said earnestly, her eyes sparkling.

Even though Xie Qingran wanted to marry Xiao Jue to escape the Xie family and avenge herself, she was still sincere towards Xiao Jue and genuinely hoped that he would be better off.

Before he was injured, Xiao Jue was a great hero who conquered all directions. After he was injured, Xiao Jue was also the savior who rescued her from the Xie family. Whether considering the past or the present, she should treat Xiao Jue well.

Xiao Jue originally thought that they were just getting what they wanted, but he never expected that Xie Qingran would care so much about him.

Thinking back to how Xie Qingran would always send him little trinkets during this time, Xiao Jue even felt his heart gradually warming up.

He nodded: "Thank you for your trouble."

"It's no trouble at all. I just want the Crown Prince to be happy!"

Xie Qingran pushed Xiao Jue towards the pond on the other side, wanting to show him the koi swimming around in the pond.

The Imperial Palace, Kunning Palace.

The Empress glanced at Hongshan: "What did you say? Jue'er is at the Xie family now?"

"Your Majesty, Granny Zhao has humiliated Miss Xie, and the Crown Prince says she must be taught a lesson!"

Redwood bowed and looked expectantly at the Empress.

It doesn't matter where Xiao Jue is now; what matters is that this is a good opportunity to humiliate the Imperial Concubine.

The Empress immediately understood Xiao Jue's meaning and snorted disdainfully: "The Consort has really gone too far these past few years. Well then, it's time to teach her a lesson!"

"Go back now," the Queen waved her hand, dismissing Red Robe.

No sooner had the red-robed woman left than the emperor arrived. As soon as he entered, he asked, "Empress, did you arrest the nanny who served the Imperial Concubine?"

"What makes you say that, Your Majesty?" The Empress frowned at the Emperor's expression, feeling utterly bewildered. "Granny Zhao humiliated the eldest daughter of the Xie family, forcing her to kneel with a basin as punishment. It was Xiao Jue who couldn't stand it anymore and sent her to me. How did that become my fault?"

As the empress spoke, she became aggrieved, and her eyes reddened slightly.

She used to be strong and rational in front of the emperor, but now her eyes were red with grievance.

Now the emperor realized that he had indeed spoken too harshly and gone too far.

He quickly stepped forward, grabbed the Empress's hand, frowned, and then said, "It's all my fault. I didn't mean it that way. It's just that the Consort is crying and making a fuss, giving me a headache."

"You're saying that Zhao Mama was sent back by Xiao Jue?" The emperor immediately noticed the key point, and his eyes lit up.

The Empress gave him a slightly reproachful look, then sighed helplessly: "Before, Jue'er was indifferent to those noble ladies, but now he's so fond of this Miss Xie. Doesn't that mean something?"

"Has he fallen for her?" The Emperor was even more gossipy: "To be honest, before Xiao Jue was injured, he was unwilling to get married. Now he doesn't even mention it. These days, I've been worrying myself sick. But I never expected that he would actually like that girl?"

The emperor thought carefully for a moment, then frowned: "Although this eldest daughter of the Xie family comes from a good family, she is aloof and cold. I wonder if she can take good care of Jue'er?"

Even though Xiao Jue has become like this, he grew up by the side of the emperor and empress since he was a child, so the emperor still has some affection for him.

The Empress nodded and said, "This eldest daughter of the Xie family has not been in the capital for more than ten years, so I don't really know her very well. Why don't we let her come to the palace more often so that I can take a good look at her?"

"Summon her and Xie Yankang to the palace tomorrow. I want to see them properly!" With that, the matter was settled.

The Empress stood up and curtsied: "Your Majesty, what about Granny Zhao?"

"Humbly insulting the daughter of an official, an act of insubordination, shall be punished with death by flogging!"

The emperor said this, got up, and walked outside.

He wasn't doing this for Xie Qingran or Xiao Jue, but for himself. Over the years, the Imperial Concubine had gone too far; it was time to give her a warning.

The Empress naturally understood the Emperor's meaning, and she also understood that the Emperor wanted to place the blame on her.

However, sitting in this position, the Empress could not refuse, so she could only grit her teeth and have Zhao Mama beaten to death.

When the news came back, Xie Qingran had already seen Xiao Jue off and was eating pastries alone in her room. She had no expression, only a cold smile.