Chapter 295: Rumors spread, get close to her
Hearing this, Zhao Hao immediately stepped forward and said, "Grandma, I'm still here. You must protect your grandson when the time comes, and don't let my sister be mean to me."
"You naughty boy." Old Madam Zhao patted the back of Zhao Hao's hand, but still said, "Okay, okay, grandma is here."
Zhao Hao grinned, but his eyes were red.
The old lady was weak and just needed a good rest. Xie Yao made sure that Madam Zhao was fine and only said a few words to her. The old lady became drowsy and almost fell asleep.
Xie Yao and the others calmed down and left the inner room.
Mr. Zhao is here too.
Xie Yao's eyes were filled with joy and admiration, "Yaoyao, this time it's really all thanks to you."
He has only had one wife in his life, and they are very much in love. Now that the old lady is in frail health, he is the one who is most worried about her.
"Grandfather, you don't have to say this." Xie Yao shook her head, "These are what Yaoyao should do."
Everyone took their seats one by one.
Xie Yao then looked at the doctor and asked again about Madam Zhao's current condition. What the doctor said was exactly the same as what Zhao Hao had just said.
Xie Yao said: "Please take care of me, doctor. No matter what method you use, you must do your best to take care of my grandmother's health."
The doctor used to be Xiao Ji's doctor and was used to seeing Xiao Ji's cold face. Hearing Xie Yao, the Crown Princess, being so polite, he felt flattered and said quickly, "Please rest assured, Crown Princess. I will do my best."
He could also go back to that group of people and discuss solutions together.
The doctor went out quickly.
Only Xie Yao and the Zhao family were left in the room.
Xie Yao spoke to comfort her just as she had just spoken to Old Madam Zhao: "Grandfather, uncle, aunt, don't worry."
"Sister Ying will be safe and sound."
Aunt Zhao's eyes were red, and she looked at Xie Yao as if she was looking at a life-saving straw. When she heard Xie Yao's words, she nodded repeatedly, "Okay, okay, okay, I believe Yaoyao."
Yaoyao said this last time, and Yingying was indeed fine. It will be the same this time.
At this moment, the Zhao family's housekeeper hurried in from outside, looking anxious, "Master, Madam, something bad has happened!"
Everyone looked in the direction of the voice. Uncle Zhao had a sullen face and spoke in a dignified voice, "What happened?"
"The servant who went out shopping just now came back and said that it has spread all over the capital that our young lady has been missing for two days..."
The butler didn't say it too directly, but everyone could hear the meaning behind this sentence.
A woman, missing for two days...
The first thing that everyone thinks of is "reputation", and the rumors outside should also be related to this.
When Aunt Zhao heard this, her eyes turned red. Her Yingying...
Zhao Ying had disappeared in Nanzhou last time, but she was far away in Nanzhou that time, and she was just a merchant woman at that time, so not many people cared about her.
Now, besides being Zhao Ying, in the eyes of others, she is also the fiancée of Zhenbei Hou Pei Chen.
He is the object of envy, jealousy and hatred of many women in Beijing.
Since there is such a "stain" on Zhao Ying, someone will definitely take advantage of it and want to kill Zhao Ying.
To be honest, the current situation was within Xie Yao's expectations.
But she had never thought of searching secretly from the beginning. After all, there were many people keeping an eye on Zhao Ying, and it was impossible to keep any news from leaking out.
She cares more about Sister Ying's safety than her reputation.
Just as Xie Yao was about to comfort Aunt Zhao, Zhao Hao's voice rang out even faster, "Mother, you don't have to be sad about this."
"Let those people say whatever they want. Finding my sister is the most important thing now!"
Xie Yao gave Zhao Hao an appreciative look. Zhao Hao's performance this time was very different from what happened in Nanzhou last year. She suddenly felt like her own child had grown up.
"Aunt, what Brother Hao said is right." Xie Yao said, "The Princess has also known about Sister Ying's disappearance. She is very concerned about this and has specially sent people from the Princess's Mansion to look for Sister Ying."
"The princess said that Sister Ying's safety is more important than anything else."
This sentence was naturally said by Xie Yaojia, but saying this can effectively comfort her aunt.
"Really?" Upon hearing this, Aunt Zhao immediately cheered up a lot, "Yaoyao, don't lie to me, did the princess really say that?"
Xie Yao nodded affirmatively, "Really."
Aunt Zhao let out a long sigh, "That's good, that's good."
A woman's reputation is important, so she would naturally not abandon her daughter just because she is missing. What she is more worried about is that the Marquis of Zhenbei and the eldest princess will have opinions about her daughter because of this.
She was not afraid that her daughter's engagement would be broken off.
Even if the engagement is broken off, my daughter still has her family and the Zhao family.
She just felt that her daughter seemed to like Marquis Zhenbei very much, and if something went wrong because of this, she would probably be very sad.
"Zhu Qing." Xie Yao ordered Zhu Qing, her voice slightly cold, "Thoroughly investigate where the rumor came from and who is fanning the flames."
She may not care about Sister Ying's reputation, but that is not a reason for those people to spread rumors behind her back.
"Yes." Zhu Qing agreed immediately.
"Don't worry, uncle and aunt. I will handle this matter." Xie Yao said directly. This matter might involve the backyard, so it would be better for Xie Yao to handle it.
Zhao Hao still wanted to search for Zhao Ying, so he didn't argue with Xie Yao about this and said directly, "Thank you for your hard work, cousin."
It was already late when Xie Yao arrived at the Zhao family, and it was time for dinner.
Xie Yao instructed Zhu Qing to send a letter to the Prince's Mansion, and she simply stayed at Zhao's house to have dinner with her grandmother before going back.
After a good night's sleep, Old Madam Zhao felt much more energetic, and with Xie Yao by her side, she felt better too.
"The Crown Prince is here!"
As soon as dinner was served, the housekeeper brought the news.
No one in the Zhao family was surprised. After all, every time Yaoyao came back, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince would come to pick her up.
But Xie Yao was stunned for a moment. The prince is coming?
Because of this, she was a little slow. Everyone in the Zhao family had already stood up to greet them. Just as Xie Yao stood up, she saw Xiao Ji walking in.
This scene made Xie Yao feel dazed for a moment.
It had always been like this between her and His Highness. No matter where she went, His Highness would always think of taking her home.
Originally, she had no expectations for today, but today...
Xiao Ji was very polite to the Zhao family. Although he had forgotten Xie Yao, he had a natural affinity and fondness for the Zhao family.
At this moment, Xiao Ji gently asked the Zhao family to excuse themselves, and his eyes fell accurately on Xie Yao, "I'll pick you up."
His mouth reacted faster than his brain, and he didn't even think twice before he said it.
After he finished speaking, he finally reacted and his expression became a little stiff.
But looking at the Zhao family's usual, well-intentioned expressions and eyes, Xiao Ji regained his composure and nodded slightly to Xie Yao.
Xie Yao naturally saw this scene, paused, and took the initiative to say: "Your Highness, let's go see grandma first."
Xiao Ji naturally did not refuse.
On the way there, Xie Yao signaled Zhu Qing and the others to keep their distance, as she had something to say to Xiao Ji alone.
Soon, Xie Yao stopped, pondered for a moment, looked at Xiao Ji and said: "Your Highness, since you are here... I would like to invite you to act out a play with me."
"Your Highness and I were very close in the Zhao family before. Today, my grandmother is in a coma and the Zhao family is in a state of panic. I don't want them to notice anything and worry about me. So..."
Xiao Ji understood.
He nodded immediately and asked, "So how was it that I was... so close to you in the past?"
When Xiao Ji said these words, he felt his throat become slightly dry and a sense of restlessness inexplicably surged in his heart.
Xie Yao had already had an idea in mind, and said: "Your Highness doesn't remember the past. I'm afraid it will take a while for me to explain it to Your Highness. Why don't you... learn from me?"
"Whatever I do to Your Highness, Your Highness will do the same to me. What do you think of this?"
What Xie Yao said was very normal, but when Xiao Ji heard it... he somehow thought of it in the wrong way.
"Your Highness?" Xie Yao's voice sounded again.
Xiao Ji came back to his senses and nodded, "Okay."
Xie Yao let out a long breath, thought for a moment, and then said, "If Your Highness feels unwell, Your Highness must tell me."
Her serious eyes showed concern for Xiao Ji.
"Okay." Xiao Ji suppressed the itch in his heart and nodded in agreement.
The next moment.
Xiao Ji felt his palms getting warm, and there was a soft, tender and warm little hand. He subconsciously tightened his hands and therefore held the hand in his palms even tighter.
When he reacted, he wanted to let go immediately, but was held by Xie Yao instead.
Xiao Ji's heart stagnated, and his tone became a little stiff, "Is that so?"
Was he like this before?
"Yes." Xie Yao and Xiao Ji interlocked their fingers, turned her head and smiled at him, "Your Highness, come closer to me."
Still, closer?
Xiao Ji said unnaturally: "This is outside." And in broad daylight, is it too intimate to be so...
Xie Yao just looked at Xiao Ji quietly. Her eyes made Xiao Ji speechless. He swallowed back the words that were on his lips and obediently held hands with Xie Yao.
Xie Yao raised the corners of her lips, and she held hands with Xiao Ji and walked towards Old Madam Zhao's yard.
Xiao Ji came to visit to express his stance, so naturally he didn't have much to say to Old Madam Zhao, but it was just as Xie Yao had expected.
When Mrs. Zhao saw how deeply Xie Yao and the prince loved each other, she felt much better.
The couple chatted with Old Madam Zhao for a few words and then left.
Xiao Ji could clearly feel the fine beads of sweat oozing out of his palms, which made Xie Yao's hands sticky.
He subconsciously wanted to withdraw his hand, but Xie Yao held it even tighter.
"Your Highness." Xie Yao turned her head to look at Xiao Ji, and whispered in his ear, "Someone is watching."
Xiao Ji froze on the spot.
Xie Yao's warm breath sprayed on his ears, and her scent kept drilling into his nose...
What followed was a stabbing pain in the heart.
Although his tolerance for intimacy with Xie Yao has increased a lot now, the pain at this moment is still more severe than ever before.
Fortunately, he had been in pain for several days and had almost gotten used to it, so he could still bear it.
Besides...along with this pain, there is also an inexplicable, indescribable joy that surges into my heart.
That was why, even though he had been in pain for the past few days, deep down he did not have any resistance to the source of the pain, Xie Yao.
On the contrary... I want to get closer.
This also made him very clear: he was attracted by Xie Yao.
Xie Yao sensed something was wrong and looked at him with concern, "Your Highness, are you feeling unwell?" As she spoke, she wanted to take the initiative to let go of Xiao Ji's hand.
This time, it was Xiao Ji who took the initiative to hold Xie Yao's hand tightly and did not let go. He looked at Xie Yao and said, "No."
He could totally tolerate this discomfort.
"Let's go." He took the initiative to move closer to Xie Yao, "Don't keep grandpa and the others waiting for too long."
Xiao Ji said frankly that today was a family dinner, and since Mr. Zhao had a higher seniority, he couldn't resist Xiao Ji and sat in the main seat.
Xiao Ji and Zhao's uncle sat on both sides, followed by Xie Yao and Zhao's aunt, and Zhao Hao sat at the very bottom.
Before Xie Yao could say anything, Xiao Ji had already put the dishes in her bowl.
She likes it.
Xie Yao was stunned for a moment, and then gave Xiao Ji a sweet smile.
Ever since Xiao Ji lost his memory, he would habitually do these things when he occasionally couldn't react.
But when people are rational, they usually exercise restraint.
Looking at Xie Yao's expression, Xiao Ji knew that he had done nothing wrong.
Xiao Ji was a smart man who understood everything immediately. He didn't need Xie Yao to say too much. During this meal, Xiao Ji took great care of Xie Yao. Although their intimacy was a little stiff, they were well behaved.
While Xie Yao was moved, she kept paying attention to Xiao Ji's reaction, worried that he might feel uncomfortable.
Xiao Ji's time was precious, so after dinner, Xie Yao and Xiao Ji left the Zhao family.
Got on the carriage.
Xie Yao pulled her hand out of Xiao Ji's grasp and said, "Thank you very much for today, Your Highness."
Xiao Ji's fingertips moved slightly. Without the warmth and touch of Xie Yao in his palms, he felt lost for a moment.
"Nothing." Xiao Ji said, "It's my job."
Since he did this in the past, he will naturally do so in the future.
The carriage went all the way to the Prince's Mansion. Xie Yao looked at Xiao Ji, "Your Highness...are you not going back to the palace?"
Xiao Ji has been out for a long time today, and he will probably have a lot of government affairs to deal with when he returns.
Xiao Ji paused and said, "I'll go see Zhao Zhao and Sui Sui."
When Xie Yao mentioned her two children, her eyes softened instantly and she said, "They must be happy then."
"When His Highness is not at home, they often call him daddy."
The two little guys can now call mom and dad, but that's all. They haven't learned to say more than that yet.
Xiao Ji clearly saw the changes in Xie Yao, and his mood suddenly became complicated, with happiness, emotion, guilt... mixed with a hint of sourness.
How could the Crown Princess' eyes be so soft when she mentioned her two children?
But he quickly came back to his senses, lowered his eyes slightly and said, "I am an incompetent father. Wait... after some time, I will spend more time with them."
He was not good at making promises, but he really didn't know how long it would take to finish the work.
At least it won't be possible in the next few months. The emperor will be in a coma for another month or two. Although the war in the northern border has been temporarily settled, it is because the northern border cannot capture the third city and is negotiating conditions.
After this matter is discussed, there will be no peace in the North. The war is imminent and there is no way to relax.
"Your Highness, don't blame yourself. Your Highness is busy with work. I believe Zhao Zhao Sui Sui can understand." Xie Yao couldn't help but smile after she finished speaking, her voice full of laughter, "I will speak well of Your Highness in front of them."
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