Even if she has Zhao Zhiyan backing her up, she shouldn't be so bold.
Song Yue pointed to the cherry pastry next to her and handed it to Yun Dong: "What are you afraid of? In such a big palace, are you afraid that you can't find a witness?"
She wasn't flustered at all; she just thought Xu Lingqing was foolish.
Yun Dong glanced cautiously at her prince, her eyes fixed on the pastries on the plate. Seeing that he didn't react, she boldly took them, her face full of satisfaction.
Song Yue picked out a piece that wasn't too sweet and handed it to Yun Ke. Yun Ke didn't take it; instead, he leaned forward and bit into her hand.
Song Yue blushed and glared at the newcomer with a coquettish expression.
Yunke chewed without batting an eye, then sighed, "Yesterday I gave you medicine, and today I'm offering you a way out. I'm afraid Eighth Prince is feeling resentful right now."
No wonder when he greeted Zhao Zhiyan upon leaving the palace, the other party didn't even give him a second glance.
"A-Yue." Yun Ke sat up straight, his expression serious. "Things shouldn't happen more than three times, okay?"
He worried that Zhao Zhiyan would regret it and would do anything to take Song Yue away, since his current strength was far inferior to Zhao Zhiyan's.
After the two had eaten and drunk their fill, he generously led Song Yue to a jewelry shop, where they picked out several sets of jewelry and bought some strange and unusual trinkets along the street. It wasn't until Song Yue rubbed her legs and couldn't walk any further that the two boarded a carriage and returned to the mansion.
"The Prince of Guangjia and the Third Miss spent an hour at Tianxiang Tower today. The Third Miss ate some pastries, then went out for a stroll and bought some jewelry..."
The guard reports.
Inside the study, a man sat at his desk, his gaze fixed on a scripture before him. The elegant handwriting reflected his stunningly beautiful face.
He could almost picture the little girl clinging to Yunke's arm, chattering away endlessly.
"Your Highness, it's gone."
Zhao Zhiyan raised his eyes: "Send over today's menu from Tianxiang Restaurant, and let the chefs in the manor learn to cook it."
The guard was slightly surprised, but quickly obeyed and left.
It was getting dark.
He sat there motionless until the maid came in, lit the lamp, and then left.
"Your Highness."
A sweet, charming voice rang out.
He looked up and saw Lingxi, dressed in a lake-green dress and with her face veiled, walking towards him. She knelt on the ground and said, "Your Highness, I am guilty. Please punish me severely."
His outfit was particularly eye-catching.
Lingxi was his first concubine.
"What crime?" he asked.
Lingxi kowtowed to Zhao Zhiyan: "This servant should not have listened to Su Jing's words and slandered the Princess Consort of Guangjia. If it weren't for Your Highness's willingness to take me in today, this servant would have become a dead soul long ago. Your Highness's great kindness and virtue, this servant will never forget."
She looked devout and dared not move.
Today, she betrayed him and confessed, forcing Zhao Zhiyan to compromise and take her into his household. She knew her situation and had offended Xu Lingqing.
The days ahead are definitely not going to be easy.
Therefore, it is essential to win Zhao Zhiyan's favor.
"Your Highness..."
Xu Lingqing appeared at the door. As soon as she heard that Lingxi had come to see her, she couldn't sit still. Unlike Lingxi, who was wearing a veil, she was very quiet.
The redness and swelling on her face were clearly visible; it was so swollen and red that her face was almost unrecognizable.
They walked this path without ever trying to hide what others thought.
Because she knew his temperament and his compassion for the weak, she wanted to show him that she had been injured in the palace that day, hoping to evoke his pity.
Unfortunately, Xu Lingqing miscalculated this time.
Staring at her injury, Zhao Zhiyan couldn't help but think of what happened during the day. His brows furrowed, and he asked impatiently, "Why are you here?"
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