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Chapter 475: Not Being Envied Is Mediocre

Luo Qinghan took the portrait and unfolded it. It showed a middle-aged man who was a bit fat, with a little beard under his chin and a slightly high hairline. He didn't look anything special.

There are a lot of middle-aged men with this look on the street, and it is difficult to catch them even if a wanted warrant is issued.

Zhao Xian continued, "I checked the records of people coming in and out of the palace in the past month. There are five records about Ning Wuyuan, all of which were when the wife of Duke Duan came to visit Duan Liangdi. The last record about Yu Lian Palace was when Madam Bai came to visit Concubine Bai. From the records, there is nothing unusual."

Luo Qinghan: "They should have brought servants with them when they entered the palace, right?"

Zhao Xian answered truthfully, "Yes."

It's not surprising that people of status like Madam Bai and Lady Duan Guogong would be accompanied by a horde of servants when they go out.

It seems unlikely to find clues from the entry and exit records.

Luo Qinghan handed the portrait to Xiao Xixi, leaned over and whispered in her ear.

"Can you figure out where he is from the portrait?"

Xiao Xixi's ears felt a little itchy. She thought to herself, why are you getting so close to me? It's embarrassing.

She tried to ignore the strangeness on her ear and looked carefully at the middle-aged man in the portrait.

There is definitely a difference between a portrait and a real person, especially since brush paintings are more freehand and the degree of reality is even more uncertain.

Xiao Xixi stared at the portrait for a while, but really couldn't make out anything.

She had no choice but to give up and look at the three pawn tickets.

Although the name on the pawn ticket was fake, the handprint was real.

When she tells fortunes for people, she usually uses birth data. If birth data is not available, personal belongings can also be used.

The handprint on the pawn ticket can also be considered a personal item.

Xiao Xixi placed the three pawn tickets in front of herself, touched the fingerprints on the tickets, closed her eyes, and began to calculate silently in her mind.

In an instant, the emotions belonging to the owner of the handprint suddenly flooded into her mind, causing her to have a physiological rejection reaction.

She felt excited and nervous.

There were people talking around her, but she couldn't hear what they were saying. She only knew that it was a woman.

Looking around, there are windows, doors, low tables, and food on the tables.

This looks like an inn.

The window was open, and through it you could just see the sign of Su Xiang Tang opposite.

Xiao Xixi suddenly pulled herself out of that state of empathy!

She opened her eyes, and her already weak body suddenly became even weaker. She collapsed completely, and even cold sweat broke out on her forehead.

Luo Qinghan took her into his arms, let her lean on him, held her cold little hand, and asked in a low voice.

"Does it hurt?"

Xiao Xixi took two deep breaths, and only then did she completely get rid of the remaining emotions of empathy.

She said softly, "It's okay, it's not very uncomfortable."

She paused and continued, "This man is in the inn opposite Suxiang Hall, and there is a woman living with him."

There is only one Suxiangtang in the whole of Shengjing. Xiao Xixi has tried its dim sum. Now when she thinks of the taste, she can't help swallowing.

Luo Qinghan noticed her little action, and he asked Zhao Xian to take the Yulin Guards to catch the person immediately.

Zhao Xian left quickly.

Luo Qinghan picked up Xiao Xixi and carried her sideways, then strode towards the bedroom.

On the way, he met many palace maids and eunuchs, who all lowered their heads and dared not look any further.

Luo Qinghan put Xiao Xixi on the couch and covered her with a quilt.

He asked someone to bring hot water, wrung out the handkerchief himself, and helped her wipe the cold sweat off her forehead.

It was the first time that Xiao Xixi witnessed the prince's gentle and meticulous side. She was a little overwhelmed and lay straight on the bed, not daring to move.

Luo Qinghan also washed his face, then took off his thick black coat, took off his heavy golden crown, and lay down next to Xiao Xixi.

He was busy all day yesterday, didn't sleep last night, and today he went to participate in the ceremony of offering sacrifices to the sky. Even though he is young and strong, he can't bear it at this moment.

He turned sideways, took Xiao Xixi into his arms, then closed his eyes and quickly fell asleep.

Xiao Xixi was not actually sleepy, but seeing the prince sleeping so soundly, she couldn't help yawning, then adjusted her posture and fell asleep in his arms.

When they woke up, it was already dark outside.

Xiao Xixi felt a little better, but her hands and feet still had no strength. When she got up, Luo Qinghan helped her.

Baoqin had already prepared dinner and the dishes were served on the table one by one.

Since Xiao Xixi is still a patient and needs to avoid certain foods, all the dishes on the table are light.

Xiao Xixi picked up the chopsticks, but found that her hands were shaking a little.

Seeing this, Baoqin hurriedly said, "I will serve you dinner."

"No need." Luo Qinghan stopped her.

He stood up, walked to Xiao Xixi and sat down, picked up the bowl and chopsticks, and fed her himself.

Xiao Xixi looked at the prince in surprise.

What happened to him today? He actually took the initiative to feed her?

Isn't he usually a man who doesn't do housework? How could he have ever done such a job as serving others?!

Not only Xiao Xixi, but even Baoqin and Eunuch Chang who were waiting nearby were stunned.

They never expected that the pampered Crown Prince would actually serve others!

Baoqin was afraid that this scene would be seen by others, who would accuse Concubine Xiao of being too arrogant because of her favor and actually ordering the Crown Prince to serve her.

Baoqin wanted to say that this kind of work would be better done by her, but before she could say anything, she was stopped by Eunuch Chang next to her.

Eunuch Chang winked at her and pointed in the direction of the door.

Baoqin hesitated for a moment, but still followed Eunuch Chang and quietly walked out.

The two stood in the corridor.

Eunuch Chang waved his hand and sent away the other palace maids and eunuchs.

He whispered to Baoqin.

"Whatever the prince wants to do, let him do it. We, as servants, have no right to interrupt."

Baoqin whispered, "I'm afraid that others will say something bad about Concubine Xiao again."

Eunuch Chang smiled and said, "If you are not envied by others, you are a mediocre person. The reason why others gossip about Concubine Xiao is mostly because of envy and jealousy. Many people don't even have the opportunity to be envied and jealous. You just need to take it easy."

Baoqin thought about this and felt that it made sense. She said seriously, "Thank you for your advice, eunuch."

inside the house.

Luo Qinghan fed Xiao Xixi food mouthful by mouthful.

It should be a great honor to be served by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.

But Xiao Xixi didn't feel that way at all. She even felt uncomfortable.

When Luo Qinghan fed her another mouthful of vegetables, Xiao Xixi finally couldn't help but protest.

"I don't want to eat vegetables anymore!"

He just fed her all green vegetables, which made her face almost green.

Luo Qinghan asked calmly: "Then what do you want to eat?"

Xiao Xixi said without hesitation: "I want to eat meat!"

(End of this chapter)