There was a loud bang of the door slamming, which scared Zong Zheng Xiaoting and a person waiting outside the house.
Zong Zheng Xiaoting stared hatefully in the direction where Situ Xunxiao slammed the door and left, cursing under his breath.
What do you mean by advantages? Zong Zheng Xiaoting doesn't have the gentleness and tenderness that a woman should have? Speaking of this, I don't know who did it? Wasn't she very gentle and considerate to Qingqing and the others? Besides, when she was with Gongsun Zixing, wasn't she also very good at planning and had many shining points?
Well, even if these are not considered bad in his opinion, what about the other explanation? What do you mean by a shortcoming? How many are there? You really don't know the difference between gold and jade. Is loving money a shortcoming? The ancients all said that a gentleman loves money and gets it in a proper way. She, Zong Zheng Xiaoting, has never forced anyone, right? What's wrong with loving money in an upright manner? Besides, it's not wrong to be careful. If you make so many calculations and don't know how to protect yourself, isn't that the behavior of a fool?
Just as Zong Zheng Xiaoting was complaining about Situ Xunxiao unhappily, Qingqing and the others approached and whispered, "Princess, have you angered the prince again?"
"What do you mean by 'again'? Do I always do this?" Zong Zheng Xiaoting pouted, looking unhappy. "It's obviously his fault, but how come others think I'm wrong?"
When asked this by their master, Qingqing and Ningshuang couldn't help but laugh.
"You two?" Zong Zheng Xiaoting looked at the two suspiciously and blinked, "Speak."
"Well, Princess, I have to tell you the truth. The prince is really good to you. You always keep people at a distance, which really makes people feel that you are arrogant." Ningshuang lowered her head and said with a suppressed smile.
"That's right. And the princess was so unreasonable just now. She looked like a little woman being upset." Qingqing added.
"Humph." Zong Zheng Xiaoting snorted coldly, "Looking at me like this, is it funny?"
"It's for the princess's happiness!" the two said in unison, then lowered their heads again after seeing the look from their master.
Just when Zong Zheng Xiao Ting was about to explode, Xiao Hong hurried in and bowed to Zong Zheng Xiao Ting, "Princess, Concubine Jing is here."
"What is she doing here?" Zong Zheng Xiaoting frowned. She really couldn't figure out this Concubine Jing, but she didn't have a good impression of her. "Let her wait in the side hall. I'll be there soon."
"Yes!" Xiaohong was about to leave, but she stopped abruptly, looked at Zongzheng Xiaoting hesitantly, and said, "Princess, I have one more thing to say."
"Hmm?" Zong Zheng Xiaoting looked at Xiaohong with a faint smile. She had always liked this maid. At this moment, seeing that she was hesitant to speak, she encouraged her and smiled at her.
Seeing her master's smile and encouragement, Xiaohong said, "The Empress Jing is even more difficult than the two princesses. The princess is still injured, so please be careful."
"Oh?" Zong Zheng Xiaoting raised his eyebrows, his smile growing deeper. "I remember that you have always been careful with your words and actions in the mansion. Why are you like this today?"
"Please judge by what I have to say, Princess!" Xiaohong knelt down hurriedly. "Princess, you also know that I have served Yunxiao Court the longest. The prince has been very kind to me. No matter how cautious I am, I am still a human being. In the past, I also often served Concubine Jing. As the saying goes, you can know a person's face but not his heart. I am also very clear about the princess's position in the prince's heart. Therefore, I..."
Zong Zheng Xiaoting stood up and walked towards Xiaohong. He bent down slightly and helped Xiaohong up from her kneeling position. "I believe in your loyalty. From today on, you and Qingqing Ningshuang will follow me."
"Princess." Xiaohong looked at Zongzheng Xiaoting with a confused look.
"There is no reason, it's just that I like you." Zong Zheng Xiaoting smiled, and then said to Qingqing, "Please ask Concubine Jing to sit for a while, I will be there later."
After Qingqing left, Zong Zheng Xiaoting gave Xiaohong a few instructions and then walked towards the side hall.
At this moment, Concubine Jing was already waiting in the side hall, elegantly tasting the unique pastries of Luozha Kingdom, without a trace of impatience on her face.
When Zong Zheng Xiaoting walked in slowly, he heard Concubine Jing kindly asking Qingqing how to make pastries.
She is indeed a very extraordinary person. If I didn't know this, I would have thought that this woman was a kind and amiable person. Zong Zheng Xiaoting walked lightly and bowed slightly to Concubine Jing, "Hello, Madam Jing."
"Haha, Princess, you are too polite." Concubine Jing smiled and nodded to Zong Zheng Xiaoting. "I came here suddenly to discuss something. I hope I will not disturb the princess and the prince."
Zong Zheng Xiaoting smiled back, but secretly admired her in his heart. It seemed that Concubine Jing's visit this time was related to Situ Xunxiao. And she was so subtle in involving Situ Xunxiao without showing off. It really showed that she was thoughtful. Secondly, was she also using this opportunity to spy on the relationship between him and Situ Xunxiao?
She smiled shyly at Concubine Jing, tangling her hair with her fingertips, and said bashfully, "What are you talking about, Concubine Jing? The prince is busy with official duties, and I don't have that much time to be alone with him. It's just that the situation today is special, so I acted irrationally."
Zong Zheng Xiaoting's words made Concubine Jing feel suffocated, but she had nowhere to vent her anger. She naturally knew that after the emperor and she were discovered today, Situ Xunxiao left the emperor behind because he was worried about her, and carried her all the way back to the Zhan Palace. Now, how important she was in Situ Xunxiao's heart was self-evident.
"In fact, the princess doesn't need to be so embarrassed. The prince always acts according to his heart. It's a good thing that he cares about the princess now. It also relieves me of a worry. So, today, I came here to discuss this matter with the princess." Concubine Jing looked relieved, which made Zong Zheng Xiaoting laugh secretly. It seemed that Concubine Jing would say some heartfelt words to atone for her sins, and then she would dig a hole for herself.
In order to give Concubine Jing a chance to perform, Zong Zheng Xiaoting cooperated very well and pretended to be puzzled, looking at Concubine Jing, "What does your Majesty mean?"
As expected, what I said made Concubine Jing's eyes flash with joy, but she sighed helplessly, "Alas, in fact, I believe Princess has heard a lot of rumors about me and the prince, right?"
Zong Zheng Xiaoting cooperated. After Concubine Jing said this, he stopped the cake that was about to reach his mouth with his hand stiffly, frowned, and then put the cake back. He looked up at Concubine Jing in confusion, with a wary look, "This matter is all in the past, isn't it? Concubine Jing, you came to me this time, are you trying to tell me about the past and reminisce about the past, right?"