Chapter 280 Treat her wholeheartedly?
Xie Yao: ???
For a moment, she didn't understand what Xiao An intended to do.
Let Xuan Yue come and build a good relationship with her child?
But when Xie Yao met Xuan Yue's eyes, a light bulb went off in her head, and she suddenly understood Xiao An's plan.
Using the child to show favor to her and His Highness...
Xie Yao was so angry that she laughed immediately.
Xiao An is really good at calculating, she has blamed everything on her child!
Xie Yao's sneer was too obvious. Xuan Yue lowered his head in shame, wanting to say something but not knowing where to start.
Although this matter was planned by Xiao An, she was also involved in the situation and had no choice but to come...
"Thank you Miss Xuan for the reminder." Xie Yao's voice instantly calmed Xuan Yue's uneasy heart. She raised her eyes suddenly, but did not see any wariness or disgust towards her in Xie Yao's eyes.
Although Xie Yao had a gloomy face, it was all directed at Xiao An.
No mother would allow others to plot against her child like this. At this moment, Xie Yao wished she could punch Xiao An's disgusting face.
Xuan Yue shook her head repeatedly, looking at Xie Yao with sincere eyes, "I'm glad that the Crown Princess doesn't blame me."
Xie Yao shook her head slightly and said, "I will remember Miss Xuan's kindness."
No matter why Xuan Yue reminded her, she would remember this kindness.
Xuan Yue didn't stay in the Prince's Mansion for long. After discussing business with Xie Yao and drinking a cup of tea, he left the Mansion.
Yuyan personally escorted her out of the Prince's Mansion. When they arrived at the gate of the Prince's Mansion, she was still talking to Xuan Yue with a smile on her face, and it seemed that they had a very good relationship.
Yuyan is someone close to the Crown Princess, and her every word and action represents Xie Yao's opinion. Xuan Yue feels more and more grateful to Xie Yao.
Xuan Yue got on the carriage and left.
But the carriage had not gone far when it stopped, and then a voice rang out, "Miss Xuan, the Third Prince asks you to go to the Prince's Mansion."
Inside the carriage.
Hearing this, Xuan Yue subconsciously clenched his fists, then quickly released them, saying calmly, "Okay."
As soon as Xuan Yue got off the carriage, someone came forward and said, "Miss Xuan, His Highness is waiting for you."
Xuan Yue nodded and followed the maid inside.
Before she entered the flower hall, a gentle and smiling voice sounded, "Yuer, you are here."
The Third Prince's residence had obviously been tidied up. The Third Prince was wearing a sky-blue brocade robe, with a smile on his face. He looked at Xuan Yue with his gentle eyes, which were full of affection. "Thank you for your hard work today, Yue'er."
He took two or three steps to Xuan Yue's side and reached out to hold Xuan Yue's hand.
Xuan Yue subconsciously took a half step back, lowered his eyelids slightly, suppressed the disgust and nausea in his heart, and said: "Your Highness has ordered, Xuan Yue dare not disobey."
Xiao An's hand hit nothing. Looking at Xuan Yue, who was standing in front of him with lowered eyebrows and eyes, looking as if she was keeping people at a distance, a sinister look flashed in his eyes.
But thinking about how Xuan Yue had always been like this, she wouldn't let him get too close even if they were engaged...
Xiao An suppressed his emotions and said softly, "Is Yue'er angry? I know that I was wrong in this matter...but I have no other choice."
"Yuer, I do this for our future."
Seeing that Xuan Yue still had no reaction, Xiao An frowned slightly and said, "This palace is now... in such a great disaster. Fortunately, Yue'er and the Master have never left me."
"Yuer, I was tricked by someone and lost my mind. Believe in me, and I will treat you wholeheartedly from now on."
"I will no longer have children of my own in the future." Xiao An sighed softly and asked, "Do you still like the little prince?"
Xuan Yue didn't believe a word Xiao An said.
She didn't want to talk about the past, but after hearing Xiao An's last words, Xuan Yue still raised her eyes and smiled sincerely, saying, "The little prince is very well behaved."
Xiao An felt relieved, thinking that Xuan Yue, who was so smart, must have understood what he meant. He ignored Xuan Yue's objections and held her hand.
He looked at Xuan Yue with eyes that he thought were full of affection, "Yuer, it's good that you understand my heart."
Being looked at with such eyes, Xuan Yue was in a trance for a moment.
It’s not that I’m moved, but... disgusting.
At this moment, the way Xiao An looked at her was no different from before, which made her certain that the words Xiao An had said before, the affection he had shown in front of her... were all performances.
This made her feel a little nauseous for a moment.
She was stunned for a moment, then tried to pull her hand out of Xiao An's, but failed. Instead, Xiao An held her hand tighter, "Yuer..."
At this moment, a servant's voice came from outside the flower hall, "Your Highness, Master Xuan is here."
Before Xuan Yue could react, her hand was released.
Xiao An had already stepped back, keeping a sufficient distance from her. At this moment, he raised his hand to straighten his clothes and said to Master Xuan who had entered the room, "Master."
Xuan Yue also bowed, "Father."
Master Xuan walked quickly and saluted Xiao An first, "Your Highness."
Then he frowned slightly and asked Xuan Yue, "Why is Yue'er here?"
The Third Prince answered before Xuan Yue did, "Master, please don't be angry. It was me who invited Yue'er to come here. I haven't seen Yue'er for a while, so I am being rude. Please don't blame me, Master."
Xuan Yue stood aside silently without saying anything.
Master Xuan pursed his lips and was silent for a moment before he said, "Although it is your Highness's intention, the wedding date is approaching, and we should still abide by the rules. How can we meet in private?"
These words were naturally a reprimand for Xuan Yue.
Xuan Yue was not annoyed and answered honestly, "It's Yue'er's fault. Please punish me, father."
The Third Prince hurriedly said, "Grandmaster, this is my intention. If you want to punish me, punish me as well."
"I dare not." Grand Tutor Xuan bowed to the Third Prince, and then said to Xuan Yue: "Your Highness spoke for you, why don't you thank His Highness and go back quickly?"
Xuan Yue followed Master Xuan's words and left quickly.
The Third Prince then asked, "Grandmaster, you came here in such a hurry, but what's the urgent matter?"
Master Xuan nodded immediately and said, "That's right."
"Your Highness, I just received news that there are rumors all over the capital, saying that the Crown Prince is fighting for power and profit for his own selfish interests, and has disregarded the lives of the people in the two cities in the northern border..."
"Hahahaha!" As soon as Master Xuan said this, Xiao An couldn't help but burst out laughing, "He, Xiao Ji, has come to this day?"
“You deserve it!”
Xiao Ji ruined his plans, now he's getting his comeuppance!
Master Xuan: “…”
He was silent for a moment before he said, "Your Highness, I'm afraid this is not a good thing for you."
The Third Prince narrowed his eyes slightly, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes, "What do you mean by that, Grand Master?"
Master Xuan was tired, but he didn't show it on his face. He patiently explained, "The conditions proposed by the letter from Northern Frontier are, first, to release the hostage Hu Yanyuan, and second, to restore the reputation and status of the princess..."
Xiao An's face immediately darkened.
He had forgotten about it!
Xiao Ning has evil ambitions. If he really restores her reputation, the next step will be to compete with him for the position of regent!
Although Xiao Ning is a woman, she has many supporters. If she has the support of Northern Frontier...
I’m afraid he is not as easy to deal with as that short-lived guy Xiao Ji.
Thinking of this, Xiao An felt a little nervous and asked quickly, "Master, what should I do now?"
Master Xuan did not give an answer immediately, but asked Xiao An, "What do you think, Your Highness?"
Xiao An's panic calmed down. After a moment's deliberation, he said, "We can't let Xiao Ning out!"
Compared to the ambitious Xiao Ning, he would rather face Xiao Ji, who has not much time left.
Master Xuan said nothing more.
Xiao An had made up his mind, and without wasting any more time, he immediately said, "Master, this is an emergency, send a message to our people immediately..."
Xiao An paused and said, "I want the news that Xiao Ning is a traitor to spread throughout the capital."
It is impossible to speak for Xiao Ji.
Taking this opportunity to throw dirty water on Xiao Ning would be a good choice.
After a pause, he continued, "Also, in the court, tell our people to oppose the exchange of hostages. Xiao Ning must not be released, and neither Hu Yanyuan can be released!"
Since it was Xiao Ji who was being scolded, he naturally had to put effort behind the scenes.
It would be best if Xiao Ji could not do such a thing, then he could ascend to the throne naturally...
Xiao An had a beautiful thought. He looked at Master Xuan who was still standing there and asked, "Master, is there anything else?"
Master Xuan retracted his gaze, lowered his eyes and said, "Your Highness is wise. I have nothing else to do, so I will take my leave first."
Master Xuan left the Third Prince's Mansion and went straight back to the Xuan family.
Xuan Yue did not rush back to her courtyard, but waited for Master Xuan in the main courtyard. When she heard that Master Xuan had returned, she immediately stood up and saluted, "Father."
Master Xuan hummed, his expression gentle, his eyes full of concern, "Yuer, did the Third Prince do anything to you?"
He heard that Xuan Yue was summoned by the Third Prince, so he hurried to the Third Prince's residence. As for the rumors, he only learned about them on the way.
Xuan Yue felt warm in her heart and shook her head gently, "No, don't worry, father."
Master Xuan wanted to say something but could only sigh softly. If it weren't for him, Yue'er wouldn't have fallen into her current situation.
Master Xuan considered it for a while, and finally asked Xuan Yue, "Yuer, what do you think of... the Crown Prince's Mansion?"
…
The rumors that Xiao Ning had spread had already spread throughout the capital, and Xiao Ji naturally heard about it soon after.
Xiao Ji immediately summoned several important officials in the court to discuss the matter together.
As they were discussing, Si Nan walked in from outside and whispered in Xiao Ji's ear, "Your Highness, I just received news that the Third Prince's men have taken action. Now it's being said that the eldest princess is a traitor."
A cold light flashed in Xiao Ji's eyes.
Even though there was intrigue involved, what Xiao An said... was actually true.
Xiao Ji nodded slightly to Si Nan and withdrew his thoughts.
A group of important officials in the side hall were still arguing and discussing. Xiao Ji's eyes swept over them and finally landed on the clepsydra. "Okay."
As soon as he spoke, the hall fell silent instantly.
Xiao Ji said, "It's getting late. Let's discuss this matter tomorrow." He promised Xie Yao that he would go back to the Prince's Mansion today. If he delayed any further, it would be too late.
After hearing this, all the ministers were stunned for a moment, and then someone said, "Your Highness, then this matter..."
Xiao Ji said: "Everyone, please reach a consensus first."
After leaving the Yangxin Palace, Xiao Ji asked Si Nan, "Is there any latest news from the North?"
He had already sent someone to contact the Second Prince of Northern Frontier, and what he was asking now was naturally whether there had been any progress on the matter.
Si Nan shook his head, "To reply to Your Highness, there is no news for the time being."
Xiao Ji hummed, but he was not in a hurry.
Now it's a game of bargaining. The Northern Territory is some distance away from the capital, so the people in the Northern Territory still have some patience in the next few days.
As Xiao Ji was thinking this, he had already headed out of the palace.
Prince's Mansion.
After seeing Xuan Yue off, Xie Yao began to prepare dinner.
Of course, Zhu Qing quickly reported the two rumors that spread in the capital to her. Xie Yao did not respond and just continued to prepare patiently.
"Crown Princess, His Highness is back!"
When Yuyan's joyful voice came, Xie Yao was preparing the last dish. Hearing Yuyan's words, the corners of her lips could not help but rise slightly, and she was in a good mood.
He immediately handed the plate in his hand to the maid beside him and turned quickly to greet him.
As soon as Xiao Ji approached Xie Yao, he smelled the smell of oil smoke on her.
Xiao Ji frowned slightly and said, "Just leave these things to the servants. You don't need to cook yourself."
Xie Yao smiled and said, "Your Highness, please try my cooking."
Xiao Ji: “…”
As soon as they arrived at the main hall, Xie Yao had someone bring Zhao Zhao and Sui Sui over while she went to change her clothes.
Xiao Ji's eyes softened instantly, and he looked at his two children with eyes full of pity and love.
The two little ones were very close to him.
As soon as he saw Xiao Ji, he stretched out his hands as if to hug him, and his little chubby legs were raised and kicked in the air, before falling heavily into the cradle.
Xiao Ji's eyes were so gentle that he himself didn't even notice it.
He reached out and decisively held the two children in one hand each. The wet nurse and the maid watched with fear, fearing that the Crown Prince might not hold them firmly, so they stood guard on both sides.
This was the scene that Xie Yao saw when she came out after changing her clothes.
The corners of her lips rose slightly, and she waved gently at the wet nurse and the old woman, signaling them to leave.
Then he walked to Xiao Ji and said, "Your Highness, put Zhao Zhao Sui Sui aside and have your meal first."
As she spoke, she took Sui Sui from Xiao Ji's arms, and they both put the child back into the cradle in unison.
Xiao Ji suddenly realized what was going on after he had finished. His movements were so skillful that one could tell at a glance that he had done this many times before.
Thinking of this, Xiao Ji's lips trembled, "Thank you for your hard work these days, Crown Princess."
He used to take care of the children, but now he is too busy to take care of them and he has lost his memory...
Xie Yao shook her head. "Your Highness, you are too kind. I don't feel tired at all."
Her eyes fell on Xiao Ji, "Your Highness, if you really feel uncomfortable, you can tell me directly, there is no need to force yourself."
She could leave the main hall and spend time with Xiao Ji and her two children.
It hurts...of course it hurts.
But Xiao Ji did not show it. Instead, he suppressed the pain in his heart and nodded calmly, "Yeah."
Xie Yao obviously wanted him to spend more time with the two children, but... Xiao Ji also wanted to spend more time with her.
Although the atmosphere at dinner was a bit awkward, it was much better than the previous few days, which also gave Xiao Ji great encouragement and courage.
Although His Highness has lost his memory permanently, his condition is improving!
Finish the meal.
The two of them chatted while accompanying their children.
As if by some strange coincidence, Xiao Ji took the initiative to ask, "Have you heard about the rumors going around in the capital today, Crown Princess?"
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