The soft sunlight shone down, and under the shade of the trees, a few mottled shadows were reflected. Situ Xunxiao looked at Zongzheng Xiaoting, and his frosty face relaxed slightly.

Zong Zheng Xiaoting looked at Situ Xunxiao, who seemed to have no intention of lingering in front of the scenery, and then recalled Mo Lian's gaze just now, and suddenly understood.

She walked lightly with lotus steps towards Situ Xunxiao's direction, moving slowly forward.

"Your Highness seems to be in a good mood. He is actually here to enjoy the scenery." Approaching Situ Xunxiao, Zong Zheng Xiaoting spoke softly with a smile.

"Let's be frank, Zongzheng Xiaoting, why do you have to test me?" Obviously, Situ Xunxiao's voice became a little stiff in response to Zongzheng Xiaoting's probing and teasing.

Zong Zheng Xiaoting and Situ Xunxiao shrugged nonchalantly, standing side by side, looking at the calm water. "It's just a private meeting with your emperor, why are you so worried?"

"Do you really think he is so harmless?" Situ Xunxiao frowned. "Sometimes, it is not a good thing to underestimate the enemy."

This was the first time that Situ Xunxiao spoke to him seriously in the most serious and serious manner. Zongzheng Xiaoting pursed his lips and naturally put away his nonchalant and cynical expression.

"From today's real contact, I also deeply understand what you said. Moreover, he must be no pushover to be able to sit on the throne and live in peace for so many years. Moreover, the unique aura on him cannot be concealed even if he wants to." Zong Zheng Xiaoting nodded, "Perhaps some people will regard it as the dignity that comes from being an emperor, but the aura that comes from the bones is not only possessed by the emperor. If a person is really simple-minded, even if he is on the throne, it is impossible for him to have such a strong aura. I have to say that your emperor must know how to navigate between the concubines, and those foolish concubines, I am afraid that how they are used is still unknown."

Listening to Zong Zheng Xiaoting's views on the emperor, he could vaguely feel a hint of admiration for him, and the unhappiness in his heart couldn't help but deepen.

"How come the princess has been bewitched by the emperor after just one private meeting?"

Listening to Situ Xunxiao's weird tone, Zongzheng Xiaoting glanced at him and shrugged nonchalantly, "If this princess had less experience, it would really be possible. However, I finally understand why the prince always restrains his aura."

"Oh?" Leng's brows relaxed slightly, and he looked at Zongzheng Xiaoting with a little expectation. But the wind and rain came suddenly, and the weather suddenly changed, with heavy raindrops falling.

However, the raindrops did not fall on Zongzheng Xiaoting for too long. Situ Xunxiao lifted his black robe and wrapped him in it. He hurriedly used his lightness skills to go to the pavilion by the lake not far away to take shelter from the rain.

Since this shelter was built in the middle of the lake, on weekdays the only way to reach it was by boating. But at this moment, with the drizzle falling, the shelter became a private world for the two of them.

When Zong Zheng Xiaoting felt Teng Kong's body falling steadily, the black robe that blocked her vision was lifted, but she still hugged Situ Xunxiao's waist steadily out of habit.

Looking at Zong Zheng Xiaoting's slightly messy hair wrapped in a long robe, Situ Xunxiao raised his hand tenderly unconsciously and smoothed her hair. He gently lifted his sleeves and wiped the raindrops on Zong Zheng Xiaoting's forehead lightly.

This scene was seen by two pairs of eyes not far away, and both of them showed jealousy.

In two far corners, there stood two people who came for different purposes. However, their coincidence made them see the scene they least wanted to see.

Concubine Jing came to Yutai Palace, of course, she had calculated the time precisely, knowing that Concubine Hua would definitely come to thank her at this moment, and how could she let her be alone with the emperor so early? However, she did not expect that as soon as she walked to the corner, she saw the intimacy between Situ Xunxiao and Zongzheng Xiaoting. What kind of magic did Zongzheng Xiaoting have that could make Xunxiao treat her so well in such a short time, just like he treated her so well before! No, or it should be said that he treated her better than before.

On the other hand, Gong Yunfei heard that Situ Xunxiao was in front of Yutai Palace, and thought of taking the opportunity to get close to him and test the candidate for the concubine. However, she did not expect that she would see it. She did not want to see it in her life. She had never seen such a cold brother Xunxiao show such tender attachment to a person. She was deeply panicked.

If this continues, even if Zong Zheng Xiaoting died as he wished, Brother Xun Xiao would probably have her in his heart for the rest of his life, and even more so, she would never have the chance to enter his heart again. Gong Yun clenched his fists tightly. It seemed that some things had to be risked!

Naturally, the two gazes in the distance were not noticed. In the pavilion, Zong Zheng Xiaoting's cheeks unconsciously flushed because of Situ Xunxiao's tenderness. When their eyes met, an ambiguous atmosphere flowed between them.

As if sensing the unnatural atmosphere between the two of them, Zong Zheng Xiaoting stiffly loosened his arms that were around Situ Xunxiao's waist, and shifted his gaze to the side. The blush on his face had not yet faded, and in order to hide his confusion, he forcibly continued the words he had just unfinished.

“Well, there’s actually a big difference between the emperor and the prince. I’m curious, if the prince no longer needs to conceal himself, what kind of feeling would people have from his arrogant and overbearing aura.” Zong Zheng Xiaoting tried hard to stay calm, looking at the ripples on the lake.

Looking at Zong Zheng Xiaoting's back, Situ Xunxiao's mood also improved. He was not mistaken, her expression just now was definitely not fake!

Take it step by step!

Situ Xunxiao secretly reminded himself that if he pressed on to pursue her victory, she would probably retreat even further. He had plenty of time to slowly waste time with her.

Thinking of this, Situ Xunxiao's tone became softer. "There will be time for you to know."

"What?" Zong Zheng Xiaoting was in a daze. Situ Xunxiao's words made her feel as if she had an illusion. She felt that these words contained endless pampering and hints.

"Nothing. But, after Mo Lian enters the palace, you will probably run into a lot of trouble, so be careful."

"It's just the face of a jealous woman. Compared with the Gong Yunluo sisters, she's no different. There's nothing to worry about." Zong Zheng Xiaoting had a look of disdain on his face, but the confident glow on his face made him look even more radiant in the breeze and drizzle.