Bi Xie had never been in a proper relationship in her entire life before dying while climbing a mountain with her best friend.
She then made a contract with a gorgeous man who crawled out of ...
Crown Prince of Yexi Kingdom?
When it comes to this person, Bi Xie really has no impression of him at all. When she and Si Jin first came to Ye Xi Kingdom, they had never seen this absurd and unrestrained Crown Prince who indulged in debauchery in broad daylight. On the day of her and Si Jin's wedding, this Crown Prince did come, but it is said that he also brought his newest favorite male concubine. When the emperor found out about this, he ordered him to be kicked out.
In the court of Yexi Kingdom, all the ministers knew that His Majesty was utterly disappointed in the Crown Prince, and that the position of Crown Prince would sooner or later fall into the hands of Prince Jin. However, they did not know that the real reason why the Emperor was disappointed in the Crown Prince was that the Crown Prince had ruined his health and was unable to produce an heir.
"How long has he been gone?" Bi Xie frowned. It was almost lunchtime. No matter what, Si Jin should have come back to have lunch with her. Even if he really couldn't get away, he would have sent someone back to tell her.
"I heard from the gatekeeper that the prince was asked to leave not long after he delivered the grapes to the princess."
That means they went to the East Palace very early in the morning.
"Do you know why the Crown Prince sent someone to invite the Prince?"
The maidservant hurriedly replied, "This servant does not know; this servant will go and ask again."
"No need, I will go myself," Bi Xie frowned. "Go and summon Imperial Guard Lin to accompany me."
The maid panicked and said in fear, "Your Highness, His Majesty has ordered that it is not safe outside the mansion and you cannot leave." A group of maids followed suit and knelt down.
Bi Xie felt a headache coming on when he saw them kneeling. He quickly took a few steps to the side and said, "I knew that there were dangers outside the manor, so I had Guard Lin accompany me out of the manor. Zi Xiu, go and call Guard Lin here. I will take full responsibility if anything happens. Get up now."
Zixiu refused to get up and knelt on the ground, pleading, "If the Princess wants to see the Prince, just send Guard Lin. The Princess doesn't need to make the trip herself, lest the bumpy carriage disturb the baby."
"Yes, Your Highness, please have pity on us servants. If His Majesty finds out that we released Your Highness from the palace, he will surely order our execution."
Bi Xie's eyes darted around, and her eyes instantly reddened. With tears welling up in her eyes, she said, "It's not that I, the Princess Consort, insist on leaving the manor, but I really have to make this trip. You should all have heard that since the Crown Prince started keeping male concubines, he has lost interest in women. I'm afraid that the Prince is handsome and charming, and the Crown Prince will be unable to control himself when he sees him... That's why I won't let the Prince come back."
The maids were stunned by her crying for a moment, then lowered their heads with different expressions. The Crown Prince was licentious and unrestrained. On the day of Prince Jin and Princess Jin's wedding, he openly brought his male lover to Prince Jin's mansion, which confirmed his homosexuality. Even the Emperor could not control him.
Bi Xie stole a glance at the group, then clutched her belly and cried even harder, "Poor me, this princess is six months pregnant, and the prince hasn't been intimate with me for days. I have no concubines in the manor either. I'm so afraid, so afraid..."
Zi Xiu hurriedly said, "Your Highness, no, His Highness only has you in his heart." Unable to persuade Bi Xie, everyone panicked. "Your Highness, don't cry, don't cry. You're pregnant, you should try to be happy." Bi Xie continued to weep, and Zi Xiu could only grit her teeth and say, "This servant will go and invite Guard Lin here."
Half an hour later, Bi Xie, supported by Zi Xiu, stepped off the carriage with an icy expression.
When the palace guards saw her, they quickly went inside to report.
A moment later, the Crown Princess, forcing herself to look unwell, came out and ordered the palace servants to serve tea and snacks. Bi Xie, not seeing the Crown Prince behind her, immediately frowned. Without exchanging pleasantries, he went straight to the point, "Please inform His Highness the Crown Prince that Princess Jin has arrived and that we should invite Prince Jin back to his residence for a meal."
The Crown Princess gave a wry smile, "To be honest, I've long been forbidden from entering the Crown Prince's bedchamber, so I'm afraid I can't help you now."
The Crown Princess of Yexi Kingdom was merely a figurehead, constantly bedridden with illness. It was said that she and the Crown Prince had never consummated their marriage. Bi Xie knew that what she said was true, so he did not make things difficult for her. He said, "I will not have any tea or snacks. Crown Princess, could you please lead the way?"
"Mm," the Crown Princess responded softly, "Sister, come with me."
The woman had been bedridden for years and was so thin that she looked like she could be blown away by a gust of wind. Thinking of the Crown Prince's appearance, Bi Xie couldn't help but feel a little sympathy for her, and his tone became warmer, "The Crown Princess is truly one of the most beautiful women I have ever seen in Ye Xi Kingdom. She is just too thin. The Crown Princess should eat more and gain some weight."
The Crown Princess paused, her gaze falling on the woman's slightly protruding belly. Her eyes flickered with a complex expression as she said, "Thank you for your concern, sister. I just... can't eat."
"If you can't eat, it's either because you're in a bad mood or you're not getting enough exercise. If the Crown Princess has some free time in the future, you can come to Prince Jin's residence to play. Anyway, I need someone to talk to. If the Crown Princess comes, I'll have the cooks make her some fragrant lotus root."
It had been many years since anyone had spoken to her with such concern, disregarding social status and speaking so calmly. The Crown Princess was slightly moved, and slowly took her hand, her eyes glistening with tears. "Thank you, sister. I will definitely visit your residence to bother you when I have the chance in the future."
Bi Xie hadn't expected her to be so easily moved to tears, so he wiped them away for her. "Don't bother me. If you come, I'll be overjoyed."
Ru Hua remained silent: "Host, this female supporting character is not within the scope of your mission. You don't need to befriend her." Right now, the most important thing is the last two points of happiness points, okay? Her host really isn't afraid of failing the mission and being annihilated!
“I’m willing,” Bi Xie replied casually.
“Your Highness usually resides in the Moon Palace. We haven’t seen Prince Jin along the way, so you must have entered the Moon Palace.” The Crown Princess stopped in her tracks. Before them stood a magnificent golden pavilion. Beneath the splendid pavilion stood two lifelike golden statues of a naked man and woman. Although the statues’ private parts were barely covered by light gauze, the sight still made Bi Xie uncomfortable.
This Crown Prince of Yexi Kingdom is absolutely amazing!
"Thank you for seeing me off, Your Highness. Guard Lin, Zixiu, let's go inside." Bi Xie glanced at Jinlou, lifted her skirt, and was about to go upstairs.
"Wait a minute," the Crown Princess hesitated for a moment and looked at Bi Xie, "Sister, you may go in, but if your guards and maids want to keep their lives, they should wait outside with me. His Highness does not like outsiders entering the Moon Palace, except for... people His Highness likes."
The last sentence was quite meaningful, and she even glanced at Bi Xie deliberately, which made Bi Xie so angry that she cursed in her heart: I fucking xxxxxx! She just wanted to get those maids to stand up and casually make up the story that the Crown Prince had taken a liking to Si Jin. I hope the Crown Prince isn't really that heartless!
Zixiu looked at her with pity.
Lin Jinwei's gaze was slightly more normal, but he still frowned as he looked at the tall building that looked like it was made of gold leaf.