Chen Palace.

When Xiao Zhihua woke up, she found herself in Mingyue Pavilion. She was so happy at that moment.

Squeak——

The door was suddenly pushed open from the outside.

When Xiao Zhihua saw the woman coming in, the smile on her face froze and she became a little stiff. She didn't speak for a while, as if she couldn't find a topic to talk about.

Qin Ye walked in slowly, walked to the bed, and looked down at her:

"It was my decision to let you return to Prince Chen's Mansion."

King Chen did not give in.

She just didn't want to embarrass Zong Zhengchen.

Xiao Zhihua's eyes dimmed and she slowly lowered her head. The pain from the wound on her neck forced her to face reality soberly.

Yes.

Reality.

She has lost the reality of King Chen forever...

"You stole the jade pendant and teamed up with the prince to frame him. He found the murderer and got away with it, but if he hadn't found the murderer, do you know what would have happened to him?" she asked in a cold voice.

Agreeing to let Xiao Zhihua return to Prince Chen's Mansion does not mean that she has been accepted.

This time, for the sake of Concubine Tong and the Xiao family, if Xiao Zhihua continues to be stubborn and do something wrong, she will not show mercy.

"I know……"

Xiao Zhihua buried her head deeply and spoke in a very low voice, so the expression on her face could not be seen clearly.

At first, she wanted to harm Qin Ye, but she didn't expect to be used by the thieves and harm King Chen.

King Chen is indeed such a person.

Keep your word.

Once betrayed, never to be forgiven.

No matter who betrays him, he will show no mercy to them.

"I regret it. I shouldn't have done that..." Xiao Zhihua grabbed the quilt with both hands and slowly tightened it. Pain flashed in her eyes and tears overflowed.

"I regret it...I really regret it..."

"Qin Ye, I was wrong. I caused all this myself. I have no face to see the ancestors of the Xiao family, and I dare not ask for his forgiveness. I only hope to stay in the Prince Chen's Mansion and help him as much as possible in exchange for my own peace of mind..."

Her voice was hoarse from sobbing and tears of regret welled up in her eyes.

It was not until this moment that she understood how cruel Zong Zhengchen was.

She was scared.

Now, even the Xiao family can't threaten Zong Zhengchen, so she can only stay if she admits her mistake.

She doesn't want to leave.

Outside the door, a voice of greeting suddenly rang out: "Greetings, Your Majesty..."

A steady sound of footsteps approached quickly, and it seemed a little urgent:

"Wild!"

The man had just returned from court. When he learned that Qin Ye was in Mingyue Pavilion, he rushed over immediately and held her wrist as soon as he entered the room.

When Xiao Zhihua saw this scene, her eyes were filled with pain.

What he meant was...

Is he going to bully Qin Ye?

In his eyes, she was so unforgivable.

At first, he never cared about her so much.

Suddenly, she seemed to understand the difference between responsibility and love.

Responsibility is to take care of her and keep her safe.

Love is not only about taking care and protecting each other, but also about two people holding hands, walking together for a lifetime, sharing the joys and sorrows, and never leaving each other.

His eyes were full of Qin Ye, not her...

She pursed her lips, a self-deprecating arc slid across her face, and immediately threw back the quilt and got out of bed, kneeling and bowing, and said in a hoarse voice:

"My Lord, Princess, thank you for letting Zhihua stay in your house. From now on, Zhihua will behave herself and not cause any trouble. She will not cause any worries for you. She only asks for a place to live. Nothing else."

Zong Zhengchen frowned slightly and looked at Xiao Zhihua.

The transition seems a bit fast?

When you were in Tianling Temple, you were so desperate, but it’s been less than a day, and you have figured it out so quickly?

"What did you say to her?" he asked Qin Ye in a low voice.

Qin Ye shook his head slightly and whispered: "I didn't say anything, maybe she figured it out herself."

“Sometimes, people’s love, hate, paranoia, and stubbornness are not because they can’t let go, but because they have a lot of pent-up anger in their hearts. This anger can’t be vented, so it controls their minds and makes them stubbornly dwell on trivial matters.”

As for Xiao Zhihua, she believed that Prince Chen had a responsibility to her and must marry her and treat her well.

But she didn't understand the true meaning of the word "responsibility".

Now, she has figured it out, has let it go, and naturally let it go.

Zong Zhengchen hated betrayal so much. Even if Xiao Zhihua admitted her mistake, they would no longer get along as before.

He walked out holding Qin Ye's hand and turned back to say:

"Come here with me."