Chapter 328 Your Highness is jealous again? !
Xiao Ji: “…”
His eyes flickered, and he felt awkward for some reason. After a pause, he said, "I'll be more careful next time..."
"No need." Xie Yao hooked her hands around Xiao Ji's neck and kissed him on the lips, "I like it very much."
"I like both the hairpin and His Highness."
Xie Yao has always had an incomparable attraction to Xiao Ji. The intimacy between the two has lasted for two years for Xie Yao, but for Xiao Ji today, it has only been half a month.
He was just getting addicted to it.
Xie Yao's sudden approach made his heart beat faster, and he seemed to be wrapped in Xie Yao's body fragrance. His body responded immediately.
His heartbeat quickened, his Adam's apple rolled, and his body's instinct made him want more...
But his reason kept reminding him not to act recklessly!
Yaoyao is still pregnant with his child, and the pregnancy is still short, so she needs to be carefully cared for and her body and the child must not be harmed...
"Yaoyao." Xiao Ji restrained himself and embraced Xie Yao in his arms. He missed her so much, but he could only say, "Don't seduce me."
He can't stand it.
After all, they were in a carriage. Although Xie Yao felt like playing with Xiao Ji, she didn't bother him in the end.
Her body could do it, but she couldn't be in the carriage.
Xie Yao is well behaved.
But Xiao Ji still complained in his heart!
The carriage was so small, and Xie Yao was right in front of him. Her presence could not be ignored, and her aura kept drilling into his heart...
In addition, he had been patient for several days because he knew that Xie Yao was pregnant...
Under such circumstances, Xiao Ji's self-control, which he was so proud of, was somewhat out of control. Fortunately, the Prince's Mansion was not far from the Imperial Palace, and the carriage finally arrived at the Prince's Mansion amid Xiao Ji's torment.
Xiao Ji let out a long sigh, feeling relieved.
When the cold wind of the autumn evening blew, Xiao Ji calmed down a lot.
After having dinner with her two children, Xie Yao and Xiao Ji had some time alone. Xie Yao prepared to take a bath and then took off the new hairpin on her head.
When he saw this, he was slightly stunned.
It was a hairpin made of wood, with delicate peach blossom carvings on it. Xie Yao stroked the hairpin, with the corners of her lips slightly raised.
"This... is not worth much, nor is it expensive..." Xiao Ji saw this scene when he came in and said.
"So, it was made by my husband himself?" Xie Yao looked at Xiao Ji with burning eyes.
Xiao Ji was stunned for a moment and looked away, "... Yeah."
"That's very, very, very precious." Xie Yao said three "very" in a row, and her eyes were full of seriousness and sincerity when she looked at Xiao Ji.
"To me, it is the most precious gift." Xie Yao said to Xiao Ji again.
As if by some strange coincidence, Xiao Ji asked, "Is it more precious than what I gave you before?"
Xie Yao: “???”
She was stunned. What was Xiao Ji asking? Was he... jealous of his former self?
"Well, I..." Xiao Ji also felt that the question just now was a bit strange. He subconsciously wanted to make amends, but didn't know what to say.
Moreover, his eyes were always fixed on Xie Yao, as if he was determined to get an answer.
After being speechless for a moment, Xie Yao chose to hook her arms around Xiao Ji's neck and stand on tiptoes to kiss him.
In just a moment, Xiao Ji quickly sank into despair, with no time to think about anything else...
After a long time, the long kiss ended. Xiao Ji's eyes were bloodshot, and the desire in his eyes almost solidified, but he did not move Xie Yao rashly.
Instead, he looked at her and said, "Yaoyao, help me..."
Xie Yao's response was also simple. She leaned close to Xiao Ji and whispered in his ear, "Husband, I can do it."
Xiao Ji understood medical principles, and even though he only had a trace of rationality left, he did not go completely crazy because of Xie Yao's words.
But Xie Yao continued: "It has always been like this, or is it that you, my husband...can't do it?"
Once upon a time... was it?
He used to...
Xie Yao whispered something into Xiao Ji's ear. Xiao Ji's eyes darkened and he finally couldn't bear it anymore...
A night of passion.
Xiao Ji was a little skeptical at first, but when he found out that everything was really fine, he seemed to want to make up for all the vegetarian food he had eaten in the past few days.
Xie Yao didn't rest until the sky turned pale.
Xiao Ji couldn't fall asleep yet. He was very energetic. He held Xie Yao in his arms, looking at her tired sleeping face, his heart filled with happiness and sweetness.
He couldn't help but lower his head and kiss Xie Yao's face again, but another thought popped up in his mind: the current him and the hairpin given by his past self...which one does Yaoyao like more?
Or rather...
Who does Yaoyao like more, him now or him before?
He originally wanted to ask at night, but he didn't have the chance...
When Xie Yao woke up, Xiao Ji was no longer in the Prince's Mansion.
Just after she had lunch, someone came to the palace again, "Crown Princess, there's news from the palace that the eldest princess is unwell!"
Xie Yao frowned, her expression changed slightly, and she immediately stood up and went to the palace.
Fengming Palace.
The eldest princess was not feeling well, so Xiao Ji and Concubine Shu naturally came as well and were staying in the palace at the moment.
After greeting, Xie Yao asked, "What happened? I just saw my aunt yesterday, and she was in good health..."
Xiao Ji held her hand and patted it gently, comforting her: "The imperial physician has examined her and said that Auntie must have been overworked these days, which has hurt her mind. In addition, the sudden drop in temperature has caused the evil wind to invade her body, so she needs to rest well."
Although he said that, Xiao Ji’s frown did not relax.
The imperial physician also said that the eldest princess's health was not very good. She had suffered a hidden injury in her early years and was now old.
I'm afraid it will take a year or so to recuperate properly. I need to pay more attention in the future and not worry too much, otherwise...
Of course, the imperial physician did not put it so bluntly, but Xiao Ji understood the unspoken meaning.
Xie Yao breathed a sigh of relief, "That's good, it's really hard for aunt to take care of father these days."
"Yes." Concubine Shu also spoke at the right time, "The Princess should have a good rest from now on. I will take good care of His Majesty."
As soon as Concubine Shu finished speaking, the eldest princess, who was leaning weakly on the pillow, opened her eyes and looked at Concubine Shu with obviously weak and haggard eyes.
There was a look of scrutiny deep in his eyes.
Concubine Shu was startled, but after she recovered, she looked back at the princess with concern in her eyes, "Princess, don't worry."
The princess did not answer immediately. After staring at Concubine Shu for a long time, she suddenly set her sights on Xie Yao, "Crown Princess, what do you think?"
Xie Yao was a little surprised, as if she didn't expect the princess to ask for her opinion. After a moment of stunned silence, she quickly said, "Aunt, this is my father's business, you can make the decision."
Xie Yao had no intention of interfering in these matters at all.
The princess pondered for a moment, then said to Concubine Shu in a weak voice, "Since you are so willing, you should spend more time and effort on His Majesty's side."
"But you still have to take care of Xiaowu. I will ask Suqin to go to Yangxin Palace to help every day so that you won't be too tired."
The princess' voice was gentle and thoughtful. Concubine Shu had no reason to refuse. She smiled and agreed, "I will follow the princess's arrangements. I'm just afraid it will be hard for Aunt Suqin."
Suqin immediately said, "Thank you, Madam Shufei, for your consideration. This servant is not tired."
The eldest princess is not in serious condition for the time being and still needs to rest. Xie Yao and others should not stay too long after visiting her so as not to disturb her rest.
As soon as everyone left, the princess looked at Suqin and said, "My body is useless... I will leave the Yangxin Palace to you."
Suqin had served her all her life and knew a lot of things. She believed that Suqin understood what she meant.
Suqin looked at the eldest princess with eyes full of heartache. She tucked the corner of the quilt for the eldest princess and said, "Princess, you always worry about this and that, but you don't take care of your own health..."
In this case, Suqin's identity is a bit beyond the limit, but the two have been together for decades and their relationship is extraordinary.
The princess was not angry at all. Instead, she smiled at Suqin and said, "Okay, okay, I'll listen to you. I won't worry about it anymore."
The princess' words sounded nice, but Suqin looked unconvinced.
The princess patted the back of Suqin's hand and said, "Over at the Yangxin Palace... you should take better care of it. After all, this matter... Alas."
The eldest princess' words finally turned into a sigh.
Suqin said hurriedly, "Princess, please rest assured. I will take good care of the Yangxin Palace."
…
After leaving Fengming Palace, Xie Yao and Xiao Ji also parted ways with Concubine Shu.
Xiao Ji's hand naturally held Xie Yao's hand, and he looked at her with concern in his eyes, "Are you okay? Are you feeling uncomfortable?"
Xie Yao shook her head and gave Xiao Ji a reassuring look, "Don't worry, my husband. I'm fine."
After a pause, he leaned closer to Xiao Ji and whispered, "The child is fine."
Xiao Ji held Xie Yao's hand tightly as a response.
Xie Yao then got down to business, "Why did my aunt suddenly fall ill?" Her question was similar to the one she asked in Fengming Palace just now, but the meaning was completely different.
Xiao Ji naturally understood what she meant and immediately shook his head and said, "The imperial physician said that it was caused by overwork."
At least he hasn't found any other problems yet.
Xie Yao nodded and whispered in Xiao Ji's ear: "Husband, I'm not often in the palace, so please keep an eye on my aunt."
Yesterday she told Concubine Shu the truth of the matter. Concubine Shu must be very upset, and she was also worried that Concubine Shu would be very angry.
I hope she's not Consort Shu.
Xiao Ji agreed, "Okay."
Even if Xie Yao didn't say it, he would still have to pay attention to these things.
"Your Highness." At this moment, Li Dajian's voice came, "Northern Border Army Report!"
Li Dajian came trotting over, holding a letter in both hands and respectfully presented it to Xiao Ji.
Xiao Ji hummed, took the envelope and opened it. He had no intention of asking Xie Yao to avoid it. After reading it, he even handed the letter to Xie Yao very naturally.
Li Dajian: “…” When he saw this situation, he silently lowered his head, pretending that he saw nothing.
The letter only said one thing: Xia Kingdom and Northern Xinjiang have gone to war!
The reason was that the Xia Kingdom rejected the conditions previously offered by the Northern Frontier, and attacked the Northern Frontier at night, rescuing the people of the two cities who had been abducted.
Xie Yao calculated the time and said, "Sister Ying hasn't arrived in the North yet, right?"
"It will take a few more days." Xiao Ji said, "The food and grass should be enough to support them until they arrive, don't worry."
Xiao Ji's words were suggestive, and Xie Yao understood and nodded immediately.
Refusing to release the eldest princess Xiao Ning and refusing to return the hostage Huyan Yuan in the Northern Frontier was originally a renegotiated deal between them and the second prince of the Northern Frontier.
The content of the deal this time is to rescue the abducted civilians. As for the fighting... it is not that dangerous.
The content of the agreement has been finalized.
Xia State and Northern Xinjiang declared war, but it was actually just a unilateral exercise.
Back at the side hall of the Yangxin Palace, Xiao Ji said, "Pei Chen said that the Second Prince Huyan has secretly led his confidants back to Jibei City."
"So sudden?" Xie Yao asked.
This matter has been delayed for some time because the Second Prince Huyan did not mention anything about Xiao Ning, but asked for Huyan Yuan.
Obviously, no matter what the Second Prince Huyan thought, he wanted to hold Huyan Yuan in his hands. In this way, whether to directly abolish him or take him back to the Extreme North City... the initiative is in his hands.
Xiao Ji naturally refused, so the two sides remained in a stalemate.
Xiao Ji said: "The old emperor of Northern Frontier vomited blood and fainted in public a few days ago. I'm afraid he doesn't have much time left. He doesn't have time to wait any longer. This is his only chance."
Whoever is more anxious is the loser.
It was obvious that in this tug of war, Second Prince Huyan lost.
Xie Yao looked at Xiao Ji, her eyes flashed darkly, and she said in a low voice, "Husband, this is also our chance."
Although the Northern Territory is now "fake fighting", it is also time-limited. No matter which prince of the Northern Territory will take the throne in the end, once the political situation in the Northern Territory is stable...
The war in the north may no longer be fake.
As the old emperor of Northern Frontier doesn't have much time left, I'm afraid this period of time will not be long.
Xiao Ji nodded to Xie Yao, "Yaoyao is right."
He understands it all.
A war broke out in the north, so Xiao Ji naturally had to summon important officials in the court to discuss the matter. The court needed to make good logistical arrangements. Although these had been arranged long ago, they needed to be emphasized again at this moment.
Naturally, it was inconvenient for Xie Yao to be present in such a situation, so she quickly left the palace.
As soon as Xie Yao returned to the Crown Prince's Mansion, Zhu Xin came forward and said, "Crown Princess, there is news."
Xie Yao's eyes darkened. She already knew who had the news that made Zhu Xin come forward and say all this...
Xie Yao dismissed everyone and then looked at Zhu Xin, "What's the news?"
Zhu Xin leaned close to Xie Yao's ear and whispered something, and Xie Yao's expression changed slightly...
"I know about this. Please tell her to be careful and put her own safety first." Xie Yao reminded her gently.
"Yes." Zhu Xin agreed, "Please rest assured, Princess, I will pass these words to Miss Lin."
Xie Yao nodded, and Zhu Xin then left.
That’s right, the news that Zhu Xin sent was the news that Lin Shuang brought back after she went to Xiao’s house to be with Xiao Hong.
Calculating the time, Lin Shuang had only been with Xiao Hong for a short time, but she had already sent him messages twice. Xie Yao was naturally very emotional.
But the news Lin Shuang sent this time... contained a lot of information.
As Zhu Xin just went downstairs, the steward of the Crown Prince's Mansion came in, "Crown Princess, there is news from the Xiao residence that the second young master Xiao has left the residence and is now heading towards the palace--"
Thinking of the news Lin Shuang had just sent, a hint of coldness flashed across Xie Yao's eyes. Xiao Hong was quite fast.
She was not idle either, and immediately set off for the palace gate, fearing that there was some commotion there.
As expected, when Xie Yao arrived at the palace gate, it was bustling with activity, and the center of the bustle was Xiao Hong.
Before Xie Yao got off the carriage, she clearly heard Xiao Hong's voice.
"Everyone, get out of my way! This is my father's will, how dare you disobey?" Xiao Hong today is very different from before.
He was wearing a purple and gold brocade robe with exquisite embroidery, his hair was tied up high and he wore a golden crown on his head. He looked very high-spirited, with his head held high, looking extremely proud.
He held a scroll of imperial edict in his hand, which he placed horizontally at his side. He looked at everyone around him with a disdainful look, "Why don't you kneel down after seeing the imperial edict?!"
this……
The people around looked at each other, still hesitating.
After all, Xiao Hong had been demoted to a commoner, and the things he brought... who knows if they were real imperial edicts?
"I accept your order." A steady voice sounded, and it was Li Zhong, the commander of the Jinwu Guard who was punished by the eldest princess to guard the palace gate, who knelt down first to respond.
Li Zhong was a man of extraordinary status, so he was the first to kneel down. Naturally, the people around him followed suit and knelt down one after another, saying in unison: "Your Majesty, I accept your order."
Xie Yao did not get off the carriage, she just watched from a distance.
Xiao Hong was satisfied. He cleared his throat, unfolded the imperial edict in his hand, and read it out on the spot: "The Emperor decrees, in compliance with the Will of Heaven."
"Although my second son Xiao Hong was young and ignorant and was instigated to commit a minor offense, I will pardon his punishment and restore his status as the second prince, considering that he has repented."
"I hereby order."
Xiao Hong swept his proud eyes over everyone present and showed them the imperial edict. "Did you hear it clearly? This is an imperial edict!"
The imperial edict was above, and even if Xiao Hong showed it to everyone, they did not dare to look at it. They just said in unison under the leadership of Li Zhong: "Your Highness, we obey your order."
"Greetings to His Royal Highness the Second Prince."
Xiao Hong was delighted. If the occasion wasn't inappropriate, he would have even laughed out loud on the spot...
He just knew it!
He knew that his father loved him so much and would never, ever, ever give up on him.
The punishments and cold treatment he received in the past were all because his father wanted to temper his temper.
Now, he has finally reaped the rewards of his hard work and is about to be reused by his father!
Xiao Hong was laughing when he saw the carriage from the Prince's Mansion. His eyes brightened instantly and he turned and walked towards the carriage.
“Sister-in-law!”
Xie Yao seemed to hear a kind of anticipation and complacency in Xiao Hong's voice that made her feel extremely sick.
The moment Xiao Hong saw Xie Yao, there was a flash of surprise in his eyes, "I haven't seen you for a while, sister-in-law is still as charming as ever."
Xie Yao's eyes were cold, her voice was chilly, and she looked at Xiao Hong with disgust in her eyes.
She got off the carriage and walked directly past Xiao Hong towards the palace gate with a smile on her face, "Your Highness."
Then everyone bowed and said, "Greetings to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
The person who came was Xiao Ji.
Xiao Ji did not come alone, Xuan Yue was with him. It was expected that Xuan Yue should be representing the eldest princess at this time.
Xiao Hong curled his lips, and the smile on his face instantly disappeared, "Royal brother, you are here too."
Xiao Ji had a cold face and nodded slightly to Xie Yao. His cold eyes fell on Xiao Hong and he said, "Let's talk about it after we enter the palace."
Don’t think he didn’t see it. The look that Xiao Hong gave his daughter Yaoyao just now... made him sick!
He even wanted to dig out Xiao Hong's eyes!
Under such a comparison, Xiao Ji felt that Cheng Fengqi was much more pleasing to the eye.
He asked Xiao Hong to go into the palace first. Of course, some things were not convenient to make a big fuss in front of the palace gate, such as... questioning the authenticity of the imperial edict in Xiao Hong's hand.
As soon as he entered the Yangxin Palace, Cheng Fengqi questioned, "Second Master Xiao, as far as I know, His Majesty has been in a coma for more than a month. Where did the imperial edict in your hand come from?"
"Humph!" Xiao Hong snorted coldly, "You are right. Father has been in a coma for more than a month, and the imperial edict in my hand was written by Father a month ago!"
Xiao Hong said: "Father has already written it. He has already forgiven me in his heart, but he has not issued the decree yet. He hopes that I can calm down."
"More importantly... today is my birthday." Xiao Hong smiled very proudly, "Father chose today to send this imperial edict to me."
"This is the birthday gift that my father gave me!"
He knew that he was his father's most valued son.
There is really nothing wrong with what Xiao Hong said.
Cheng Fengqi looked at Li Dajian, "May I ask Li Dajian, is what Mr. Xiao said true?"
Cheng Fengqi’s attitude was very clear. He still didn’t believe it, so the way he addressed Xiao Hong remained the same.
Li Dajian looked embarrassed and took a few steps forward. "This... I didn't know there was such an imperial edict."
"But judging by the handwriting, it does resemble your Majesty's."
Although imperial edicts were issued by the emperor, they were usually not written by the emperor, but by special civil officials.
Therefore, if it was written by the emperor himself, it is normal for Li Dajian not to know about it, and his words do not prove anything.
But Xiao Hong was even more moved.
This imperial edict was actually written by my father himself, which shows that he is indeed the most important person in my father's heart...
At this time, a young eunuch beside Li Dajian said, "I can prove that this imperial edict was indeed written by your majesty himself. I was by your side at the time."
As soon as these words were spoken, silence fell in the side hall.
Xiao Hong's eyes swept from Xiao Ji, Li Dajian and others, and finally landed on Cheng Fengqi, with a smug look on his face, "Did you hear everything? Can you believe it now?"
Question him?
What a courage!
"Okay." Xiao Ji said, "Since the imperial edict is true, then we will follow the order of our father and restore your status as a prince from today."
Xiao Hong snorted lightly, knowing that Xiao Ji was defending Cheng Fengqi, so he did not pursue the matter any further. Instead, he turned his eyes and said, "In that case, my royal brother, please arrange a task for me."
"My father relied on me so much and loved me so much, but now he is in a coma. As a son, I should share his worries."
Xiao Hong spoke righteously, but his purpose was obvious and direct: to share power!
Xiao Ji nodded, "You are right."
Cheng Fengqi's expression changed slightly, and he was about to speak, but he shut up after receiving a look from Xiao Ji.
Then Xiao Ji looked at Xiao Hong and said, "I am deeply moved by your father's compassion for you. For more than a month, it was your aunt and Consort Shu who took care of your father."
"But my aunt is old and can't bear the fatigue today. The evil wind has invaded her body and she needs to rest. From today on, you will take over from my aunt and take care of my father until he wakes up."
"In this way, it will not be in vain that father loves and cares for you."
Xiao Hong's expression changed...
He never thought that Xiao Ji would do this to him! What he wanted was to get involved in government affairs, not to take care of the old man!
But Xiao Hong's words were well-reasoned and he used his own words directly. Every word he said was full of his father's love for him.
If he still refuses, that would be unfilial!
Well, well done to Xiao Ji, how dare you treat him like this!
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