"The woman the prince brought back"—that's quite a statement.
Xie Yuan always regarded Helian Jue as her boss, not only in business matters, but also in personal feelings, and she thought she made a clear distinction between them.
However, for some reason, hearing those words made her feel very uncomfortable.
It felt as if something that belonged solely to me had been stolen.
He gently shook his head, trying to clear the jumbled thoughts from his mind.
She didn't rush to see Li Lizhi, but instead summoned Huang Yi.
Huang Yi was a secret guard, and he had been by Helian Jue's side the whole time during this expedition.
"Huang Yi, is His Highness alright outside?"
Xie Yuan asked tactfully.
Huang Yi was a bodyguard, but he was not a simple-minded warrior.
When he entered the courtyard, he saw Li Lizhi waiting outside.
Therefore, he knew what his princess wanted to ask.
Without hesitation, Huang Yi told the truth, "Your Highness, His Highness is doing well."
"In Huangzhou, His Highness met Li Lizhi, the daughter of the former governor of Huangzhou."
"She traveled thousands of miles to Lingnan to investigate evidence of her deceased father's wrongful conviction."
"Miss Li is very quick-witted and capable. After investigating in Huangzhou and Jiaozhou for two or three years, she actually obtained evidence of Huang Zhida and others' crimes..."
Huang Yi recounted in detail Li Lizhi's background and her value to Helian Jue.
Xie Yuan breathed a sigh of relief—thankfully, it wasn't true love.
But Xie Yuan quickly realized what was happening.
"Whether Helian Jue has met his true love or not, whether he has found another woman or not, what does it have to do with me?"
"How can it not be related? You and he are a legally married couple!"
"We are husband and wife, but only in name. We are more like business partners!"
"Do you really think you're just his friend?"
Two different voices were arguing fiercely in Xie Yuan's mind.
Suddenly, Xie Yuan realized: Unconsciously, I was no longer satisfied with just being Helian Jue's partner!
With a bang, two blushes appeared on Xie Yuan's cheeks.
Her heart was racing and her mouth was a little dry.
Licking his lips, Xie Yuan finally saw his own heart—
I've actually fallen for Helian Jue?!
After a brief moment of panic, Xie Yuan gradually calmed down.
Actually, there's nothing wrong with being attracted to someone. Putting everything else aside, Helian Jue's face alone is more captivating than any of the young heartthrobs of later generations.
There's also Helian Jue's noble temperament, his adaptable nature, and his various abilities.
How could he not be moved by such an outstanding man, who was also her husband in name only?
Furthermore, Xie Yuan was not a dull person; she could still sense the special treatment Helian Jue was giving her.
He probably wasn't entirely oblivious to himself.
Even if we assume that Helian Jue has no feelings for him, Xie Yuan would not really be Helian Jue's employee for the rest of his life.
She has arrived in this fictional dynasty and has lived there for a year.
This year has made Xie Yuan realize one thing: she can't go back!
She would spend the next few decades of her life in the Great Zhou Dynasty.
Her marriage to Helian Jue is a done deal, and there is virtually no possibility of divorce.
Since it cannot be changed, we should make good use of it.
"Sleeping with Helian Jue wouldn't be a loss for me; his stunning good looks alone are worth the price of admission."
Xie Yuan thought to himself.
As for whether there will be a third party or whether Helian Jue will change his mind, those are things for the future.
Xie Yuan can take precautions, but he shouldn't throw the baby out with the bathwater.
Besides, she's not dead or stupid. As long as she manages her marriage well, she'll eventually achieve good results.
Even if it doesn't end well, the process was beautiful, and she truly enjoyed it, and that's enough.
After all, love isn't everything to her; she also has her career and her family.
As long as she remains clear-headed, she can stand firm in her marriage!
...In just a few minutes, Xie Yuan had already thought of so much.
"Your Highness, Miss Li is still waiting outside—"
Seeing Xie Yuan deep in thought, Ruyi was reluctant to interrupt, but she couldn't help but whisper a reminder.
"Oh, I see."
Xie Yuan snapped out of his daze and said calmly, "Since this Miss Li was brought back by the Prince, she is a guest of the Prince's mansion."
"The Prince's residence has rules for entertaining guests, so just follow those rules."
Ruyi cautiously glanced at Xie Yuan's expression.
He hesitated, wanting to speak but holding back.
Xie Yuan couldn't stand her like this. "Is there anything else?"
"Your Highness, Miss Li is someone the Prince brought back—"
Ruyi didn't know how to say it, so she could only offer a subtle reminder.
The meaning behind a man bringing a woman home from outside should be quite obvious.
How come my princess has no guard up at all and treats that little vixen as a "guest"?
"Ruyi, as you said yourself, Miss Li was brought back by the Prince. Since the Prince hasn't clearly stated how to settle her, I can only treat her as an ordinary guest!"
After hearing Huang Yi's report, Xie Yuan could roughly guess Li Lizhi's "identity" with Helian Jue.
There shouldn't be any ambiguity; Helian Jue just felt that this person was somewhat useful.
Having been married to Helian Jue for a year, Xie Yuan knew this man to some extent.
Arrogant, aloof, stubborn, willful, and vindictive!
Moreover, this person is extremely narcissistic and not easily seduced by beauty.
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