The banquet ended late at night.
Xu Lingqing managed to leave the palace by following behind the two princes, and she even forgot to consider Zhao Zhiyan.
"Sister Qing, don't worry, we definitely won't abandon you. Don't be afraid," Xuan Yuanming said.
Xuanyuan Che nodded.
Xu Lingqing sniffed, her eyes reddening and choking back tears; "If I had known this would happen, I shouldn't have come to the banquet. I wouldn't have been schemed against and dragged you two into this mess."
"It's my fault, I really miss you because we haven't seen each other for so long."
Seeing Xu Lingqing's eyes red from crying, Xuan Yuanming quickly took out a handkerchief and stepped forward to wipe them for her, gently comforting her, "Sister Qing, please don't cry. Today's events were too rushed, and we haven't been able to investigate them in a short time. But don't worry, I will definitely clear your name."
He sighed, "If I had known you would have such a hard time in Northern Chu, I would have preferred to go directly to Japan. In Japan, who would dare to give you a hard time? We brothers would definitely protect you."
Zhao Zhiyan, who was behind him, heard this. In the darkness, his face grew even more gloomy, and his eyes were fixed on Xuan Yuanming's hand.
It's even an eyesore.
The banquet had ended, and people were coming and going at the palace gate, with many staring at this side.
The two of them didn't try to hide it at all.
This makes him appear weak and incompetent as a husband, unable to even protect his own wife.
How ironic.
Xu Lingqing probably noticed that many people were watching her, so she took two steps back, avoiding Xuan Yuanming's hand, and forced a stubborn smile: "I'm fine, but you two should be more careful."
Don't worry.
The group parted ways and boarded the carriage.
During this time, neither of the two princes gave Zhao Zhiyan a single serious look.
It was as if he didn't exist at all.
This was undoubtedly a slap in the face for him.
After the two boarded the carriage, Xu Lingqing noticed that Zhao Zhiyan's mood was off. She sat down next to him and put her arm around his arm, saying, "Your Highness, I really didn't lay a hand on him today. It was Song Yue who framed me."
"Is that so?" Zhao Zhiyan's tone was inscrutable, revealing neither joy nor anger.
Xu Lingqing didn't see the sarcasm on his lips. She lowered her eyes and said, "However, the Crown Princess lost her child, and the Crown Prince is weak. It would be a good thing for us if we couldn't have children in the future. Your Highness, wouldn't you say this is retribution?"
Xu Lingqing took Zhao Zhiyan's hand and placed it on her flat stomach: "I will definitely give birth to the child safely."
Zhao Zhiyan's body stiffened slightly, the coldness in his eyes dissipated and was replaced by gentleness, and he softened his tone: "Lingqing, don't say such things again in the future. When the Crown Princess goes crazy, she can do anything."
At this point, Xu Lingqing's body trembled slightly; she had witnessed Song Yue's madness before.
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Yikun Palace
Song Yue rubbed her nose and sneezed. The paleness on her face had long since faded. Amber brought over a bowl of steaming ginger soup.
"Want to drink again?" Song Yue drawled, her face scrunched up.
Amber said, "The imperial physician said that drinking three or four bowls of this will almost cure the cold."
"Your Highness, I was terrified." Yun Dong pouted, her eyes filled with resentment. "Please don't scare me like that next time. I'm easily frightened and can't take any more of this."
Under the watchful eyes of the two maids, Song Yue guiltily finished drinking the bowl. Amber quickly handed her some candied fruit, then touched Song Yue's forehead to make sure she didn't have a fever before letting out a sigh of relief.
"Your Highness looked so murderous today, you almost really wanted to kill someone," Yun Dong said, shrinking back.
Thankfully it was fake.
If this is true, not one of them will leave alive today.
Song Yue pursed her lips: "The war between Northern Chu and Southern Frontier has already made Dongying's motives impure. We can't give him this opportunity. We can only stall for time. If it weren't for Dongying supporting her, she would have lost her life long ago."
For Song Yue, the arrival of the Japanese was a death sentence.
She will personally cut off all of Xu Lingqing's escape routes.
Song Yue slept very soundly that night. It was almost noon when Amber woke her up, and Yun Dong helped her wash up.
After she had finished her breakfast, Yun Dong said, "The Sixth Prince went to the Eighth Prince's residence early this morning."
“He’s certainly being very attentive.” Song Yue picked up her handkerchief and gently pressed it to suppress the sneer on her lips. “The Eighth Prince’s residence is going to be quite lively in the future. I just don’t know if the Eighth Prince can put aside his shame and fawn over the two princes.”
In the past, the Eighth Prince would definitely have looked down on the two princes.
The Eighth Prince had a good relationship with the Emperor of Japan, and it was through the Emperor's connections that Xu Lingqing was sent to Japan to gain a new identity before returning.
However, the Second Prince and the Sixth Prince clearly did not take the Eighth Prince seriously.
It would be strange if they didn't cause a ruckus.
Song Yue stretched and said, "Although I suffered yesterday, at least I don't have to deal with those two these days. I can hide away in peace and quiet, which is worth it."
Otherwise, Xu Lingqing would definitely find an opportunity to meet with her and say some random things, which she wouldn't be able to refuse.
With two princes present, shouldn't we at least give them some face?
Rather than being passive, it's better to strike first.
She now has every reason not to have to worry about Xu Lingqing's attitude.
"Today, many rumors have been circulating in Kyoto about how ruthless the Eighth Princess is. Some say that she has long been bribed by the Japanese and is here to cause trouble on purpose."
Song Yue scoffed: "She has never cared about national interests."
She could flee at any time as long as the situation in Northern Chu was unfavorable.
But as long as she is alive, Xu Lingqing will absolutely not be allowed to leave.
Xu Lingqing, who was being talked about, sneezed. Upon seeing this, Xuan Yuanming quickly reached out to pull her clothes up for her: "Sister Qing, don't catch a cold."
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