Seeing Zongzheng Xiaoting silent, Situ Xunxiao frowned.

"Situ Xunxiao." Zongzheng Xiaoting sighed helplessly, with confusion in his eyes, "Don't you remember what I said to you?"

What? Situ Xunxiao raised his eyebrows, as if he understood what Zongzheng Xiaoting meant, and frowned again, "I have also said that I will stick to my principles."

"Whatever you want!" Zong Zheng Xiaoting was annoyed and was about to leave.

However, Situ Xunxiao's next words made Zongzheng Xiaoting suddenly realize.

"The relationship between the king and her is nothing more than childhood sweethearts." Situ Xunxiao picked up the teacup, frowned, and then put it down again. "If you care about Concubine Jing, then there is no need to worry. Or, if I hadn't met a heartless person, I might not know why the king chose to stand aside and watch."

Although, Zong Zheng Xiaoting had long understood that if Situ Xunxiao had not been willing, Concubine Jing would never have entered the palace, and the emperor could do nothing about it. However, he was vaguely curious about how this woman could get into the heart of a man who had experienced so many hardships. Even if it was just a small position, it was still a little unpleasant.

Or maybe the expression she had subconsciously shown to Situ Xunxiao just now was also a manifestation of jealousy deep in her heart. Although at first, she only understood it because of Concubine Jing's ability to cope with things, she was eventually stuck in the mud. This person who didn't understand romance at least made some mistakes and aroused her suppressed emotions.

Listening to Situ Xunxiao's words, Zongzheng Xiaoting suppressed his expression and maintained his composure.

"I understand. You may also think that since I have been through the Valley of the Dead Souls, I must be deeply in love with someone, so I am still thinking about it." Situ Xunxiao's words made Zong Zheng Xiaoting roll her eyes. How could she, Zong Zheng Xiaoting, be such a stupid person?

"After I escaped death, the rumors became more and more unbearable. At that time, except for her, no one else treated me well without any ulterior motives, and even risked their lives to save me in several dangerous situations. Even Yun Luo was more or less afraid of me." Situ Xunxiao smiled, "It's just that human nature may become more and more unpredictable with the change of time and experience. As I became more and more capable of competing with her, her mind became more and more complicated. At that time, the emperor was only the crown prince, and gradually became closer to her because of her relationship with Yun Luo. On the eve of the crown prince's ascension to the throne, she bluntly said that she had no choice but to enter the palace for the sake of her family."

"And if you, my prince, really love someone, you should take action, right?" Zong Zheng Xiaoting sneered, "The previous emperor's death came suddenly, and people were most uneasy at that time. With your ability at that time, you could have completely replaced him. Moreover, if you, who have always been regarded as a demon, were to ascend to that position, who would dare to say anything? Moreover, this incident makes it more reasonable to say that it is destiny, right?"

"It seems that smart women just think the same." Situ Xunxiao's eyes sank slightly. When he mentioned that in the past, Concubine Jing had indeed hinted at such thoughts.

"That's because if you put yourself in their shoes, you will understand." Zong Zheng Xiaoting laughed softly, "But, there is one thing that I find strange. Prince, are you sure that you think they are childhood sweethearts?"

"What do you mean?" Situ Xunxiao frowned.

"Your Highness, do you have doubts in your heart?" Zong Zheng Xiaoting cast a strange look at him. She could think of it herself, and she didn't believe that Situ Xunxiao didn't have doubts.

Sure enough, in Situ Xunxiao's eyes, Zong Zheng Xiaoting saw a hint of hurt.

"Don't want to face the truth?" Zong Zheng Xiaoting smiled. "I never believe that a person's true heart can be changed. Even women in the deep palace who are banished to the cold palace are not because they don't hate enough, but because their true heart is not strong enough to fight others. At least, those people can only say that in the past environment, their true heart has never been revealed."

The gaze that was fixed on Zongzheng Xiaoting gradually changed from confusion and hurt to clarity. "So, my choice at that time was to give up. But after meeting you, I also thought about what my choice would be if you really wanted to do that."

"Uh... Situ Xunxiao, you've gone too far with this topic." Zongzheng Xiaoting was a little uncomfortable and turned away. She was in a state of turmoil at Situ Xunxiao's increasingly explicit confession, and she really had no resistance. Originally, it was just a very obscure and overbearing confession, and she could still hold on. If it continued like this, she was afraid that she would indulge in it.

"Xiao Ting." Situ Xunxiao blushed and called Zongzheng Xiaoting's name, "If it were you, I wouldn't mind rebelling, no need to consider it."

"Puh." Zongzheng Xiaoting rolled his eyes. "If it were me, I wouldn't bother to do that. Why can't I just tell the person I love what I want? If he's capable and cares enough, there's no need for him to back down in order to advance."

Zong Zheng Xiaoting, who was speaking fluently, realized that his words seemed to give Situ Xunxiao some hints. Zong Zheng Xiaoting, who was so angry that he almost bit off his tongue, suddenly stopped talking, "So, Gongsun Zixing knows very well that I love money as much as my life."

I have to say that this turn is quite abrupt. However, for a man in love, it is indeed the biggest and most fatal.

As expected, Situ Xunxiao's expression suddenly changed. "One day, you will find that your attitude towards him is just like my attitude towards Concubine Jing, blind and unaware."

"I say, what illusion did I give you to make you so arrogant? Hmm?" Zong Zheng Xiaoting widened his eyes at Situ Xunxiao's reluctance to give in, "Or maybe, what is it that you like about me? Tell me and I'll change it!"

Tell me what you like about me and I will change it!

Situ Xunxiao's anger suddenly rose. Was his love so unbearable to her? This damned woman actually dared to say that. His fiery eyes burned away the coldness of his body. Situ Xunxiao suddenly stood up and glanced at Zongzheng Xiaoting.

"If I knew what I damn well liked, I wouldn't have let a damn woman like you disrupt my thoughts and plans! As for your strengths, you don't have the gentleness and tenderness that a woman should have. As for your weaknesses, you have so many, damn it!" After saying these angry words, Situ Xunxiao strode away.