Is it possible that on his very first day as Marquis of Weiyuan, before he can even show off his power, he will die by Xie Jingrun's blade?
He was on the verge of tears, feeling extremely resentful.
However, if the affair between the crown prince and his stepmother were to become public, it would not only cause an uproar throughout the land, but would also surely invite impeachment from the censors.
So, is his life going to end here today?
He was filled with unease when he suddenly saw Xie Jingrun's hand gripping the hilt of the knife.
He turned pale with fright, squatted down, and said in a very fast voice, "Even if we are not related by blood, we have lived together for so many years. For the sake of my father, you can't kill me."
Xie Jingrun scoffed, "Coward!"
Xie Jingxuan: "..."
Seeing that he did not draw his sword after a while, he finally breathed a sigh of relief and stood up again. "Since Your Highness has no other instructions, I will take my leave."
With that, he lifted his foot to leave.
Xie Jingrun: "Did I say I let you go?"
Seeing that he had no intention of silencing him, Xie Jingxuan's eyes darted around, and he fawned closer, "Then, Your Highness, what are your orders?"
Xie Jingrun glanced at him without saying a word, his slender fingers tracing the patterns on the scabbard as if he were pondering something.
Upon seeing this, Xie Jingxuan immediately racked his brains to figure out what he was thinking.
After a moment, his eyes lit up, and he asked cautiously, "Brother, are you serious?"
That "brother" gave Xie Jingrun goosebumps.
He glanced up at him, "What do you mean?"
Xie Jingxuan leaned closer and lowered his voice, "Are you serious about the old lady, no, about Rong Qingqing?" Although asking this question was risky, for some reason, he felt very excited.
I never imagined that someone as cold-blooded as Xie Jingrun would one day be troubled by a woman.
This woman almost became their father's second wife.
Why did Xie Jingrun have to fall for Rong Qingqing of all people?
Sure enough, even Xie Jingrun's preferences for women were unusual.
However, he regretted it as soon as he said it.
What if Xie Jingrun, in a fit of rage, kills him?
Unexpectedly, Xie Jingrun merely glanced at him indifferently, frowned, and asked, "Do you have a good idea?"
Upon hearing this, Xie Jingxuan's eyes widened in surprise and astonishment.
He never expected that Xie Jingrun would seek advice from him.
After the initial surprise, he couldn't help but feel a little smug.
Having frequented brothels for a long time, he naturally understood women's hearts better than Xie Jingrun, who had never been with a woman.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel a sense of superiority.
Finally, there is one thing in which he is better than Xie Jingrun.
Xie Jingrun has never been with a woman, but he is different; he has already been with many women.
Thinking it over, a subtle smile appeared on his lips. Before Xie Jingrun could look over, he quickly coughed lightly and said in a serious tone, "Brother, actually I have a crush on Rong Qingqing..."
"Who gave you permission to call her by her name?" Xie Jingrun gave him a cold look.
Xie Jingxuan: "..."
Tsk, he's not even anyone to you, yet you act like he owns him.
Of course, he only dared to complain in his heart, but said on the surface, "It's Miss Rong. I just saw her, and she doesn't seem to have no feelings for you."
Upon hearing this, Xie Jingrun's slender fingers subtly clenched, and the corners of his mouth curled up imperceptibly, but his expression remained calm and composed. "Continue," he said.
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