In the palace? Half an hour?

Zong Zheng Xiaoting couldn't help but raise his eyebrows when he heard this. It seemed that the eyeliner was spread all over. If I remembered correctly, the distance from the palace to the Zhanwang Mansion was not very far, but it was not close either. At this moment, I could accurately know that the carriage in the palace was heading to the Zhanwang Mansion, and I could also accurately know that it would arrive in half an hour. I was afraid...

Just as Zong Zheng Xiaoting's eyes swept across Situ Xunxiao beside him, they happened to meet his gaze.

"Your Highness is very clever!" She knew very well that he had seen everything she was thinking, and he also knew what her expression just now meant. Since he had seen through her, why should she hide it anymore?

"It's not a good thing for a woman to be too smart." Before Situ Xunxiao could say anything, Nangong Muxi said with a smile. His eyes naturally fell on Situ Xunxiao. It was just a short report. Any woman with a little bit of brains would naturally be able to think of something slowly. However, it was not so easy to react as quickly as she did and make guesses at the first time!

But his call of a woman who is too smart was not good, and was obviously a teasing to Situ Xunxiao. Seeing the look from his friend, Situ Xunxiao looked at him, and then turned his head slightly away in embarrassment. Yes, at this moment, he actually hoped that this woman would not be so smart. Being too smart would make him more cautious every time he approached her.

"A woman born in the palace, if she is not smart enough, will either die or end up being used by others, making things worse than death!" Zongzheng Xiaoting blinked at Nangong Muxi, his eyes brightened by her smile. "What's more, Nangong and the prince are so close and know each other well, so there is no need for me to hide anything, right? I'm sure the prince will have a lot of things in the future, and I, a woman who shouldn't be too smart, will be needed to prevent some of them!"

Situ Xunxiao and Nangong Muchi looked at each other. What Zong Zheng Xiaoting did was always hard to guess, just like now, in just a short banquet. Although, smart people would know it well and would not directly expose the relationship between him and Xunxiao. After all, knowing it would change the taste when it was said out loud.

No smart person would say that, but she had to break the veil! However, Zong Zheng Xiaoting's next words surprised them both.

"In fact, the prince asked me to come here tonight for some other purpose!" In the silence, Zong Zheng Xiaoting's voice slowly came out from his thin lips, "Originally, I thought the prince had something to attend to. However, in the conversation with the Regent, no matter what, every action, it tells me that the Regent and the prince have a deep friendship. If you think about it carefully, this banquet tonight is more like me playing a monkey show for you. I want to ask, how could the dignified Regent be so indifferent to my words, Nangong Dashi? Brother, you have been very helpful from the beginning to the end, without any complaints? I have always liked to say that trust is the key to success, but if the prince cannot even achieve the most basic trust, how can you deal with the palace struggles and so many conspiracies and tricks in the future? Without the foundation of trust, I am afraid that even the old-fashioned conspiracy and trick of framing cannot be avoided. I think it is better for the prince and I to take care of our own affairs, which is much easier and clearer. I am sorry that I will not accompany you any more."

Zong Zheng Xiaoting's sudden change of expression really made the two of them feel puzzled. However, as she said this, Situ Xunxiao and Nangong Muchi remembered why what happened tonight had given her such a big misunderstanding.

Everything was caused by excessive impatience! Situ Xunxiao wanted to get close to her so much that he didn't set up any defenses against her. He didn't avoid any suspicion when the news from the palace came so quickly. He told her everything. If Zong Zheng Xiaoting had some doubts in the morning, then what she showed at this banquet was a test of careful observation step by step.

And the funniest thing was that his calling her "Brother Nangong" sounded warm in her heart. It was precisely because he had no longer been on guard against her that she did not have any particular resistance. But it was precisely because of this that Zong Zheng Xiaoting felt even more uncomfortable!

There was no dialogue between them, but the moment their eyes met, they understood everything.

"Your Highness, Princess Yunluo has arrived!" Nighthawk's voice carried a hint of urgency.

"What is she doing here at this time?" Situ Xunxiao's eyes turned cold. Now, he was thinking about how to explain to Zongzheng Xiaoting, but she arrived early for no reason before anyone came from the palace!

"Xunxiao, you go first. I will explain to the princess what happened tonight!" Understanding Situ Xunxiao's concerns, Nangong Muxi spoke, and there was a hint of reassurance in his eyes.

After glancing at Zongzheng Xiaoting, Situ Xunxiao nodded and walked out of the banquet hall.

Zong Zheng Xiaoting, who was about to leave the banquet hall, stopped in his tracks because of this sudden incident. After hearing Nangong Muxi's explanation, he finally stopped and left.

At this moment, there were only two people in the banquet hall. Zong Zheng Xiaoting moved his lotus steps lightly and walked back to the wine table. "I just heard that the Regent Prince wanted to explain. I am happy to listen."

"In fact, I still like the princess very much. She calls me Brother Nangong." Nangong Muxi curled his eyes and a cheerful smile appeared on his lips. "I was indeed impatient tonight. I heard that the princess wanted to be a beauty who brought disaster to the country and the people. How could I not check for my good brother? Maybe, when the princess slowly gets to know Xunxiao in the future, she will know what his true face is behind the rumors in the world?"

When talking about Situ Xunxiao's past, the smile on Nangong Muchi's lips gradually became stiff.

"So, tonight's banquet was organized by you to test me?"

"Princess, you don't understand Xun Xiao. Since he has reached an agreement with you, he is not the kind of indecisive person. We are together tonight just because I want to see what kind of person can make her make such a big bet, that's all." Nangong Muxi narrowed his eyes, "Of course, I also want to see her beautiful face. What I said at the banquet was sincere. If the princess doesn't believe it..."

Before Nangong Muxi could finish his words, he was interrupted by Zongzheng Xiaoting. A melodious female voice said in a decisive tone, "I believe it!"

Yes, Nangong's words were sincere, without any concealment. More importantly, from the beginning to the end, I believed in him, which came from my father's teachings.

Zong Zheng Xiaoting looked at Nangong Muchi firmly. Tonight, the close contact made the scene that had not appeared in her memory for a long time reappear!