Chapter 185 Love is gone, the battlefield is only about winning or losing

When Princess Jing was still alive, banquets would occasionally be held.

At that time, the entire palace was filled with guests, and sometimes the party did not leave until late at night. The continuous bright corner lights illuminated the entire palace as bright as day.

It is so gorgeous and extravagant that it is difficult to describe.

But in just a few months, the house became dilapidated and decayed. It was clearly spring, but the house was as cold as winter.

Xu Wanxin found Prince Jing in the main courtyard.

She had thought she would see a depressed person, but on the contrary, although Xiao Xun had sunken eyes, he did not look depressed. Instead, he looked more energetic than before.

When he saw her, he was no longer rude and rude, and instead seemed somewhat happy.

"You still dare to come at this time?"

Xu Wanxin would naturally come.

She is a gambler who has bet her entire fortune on Xiao Xun. There is no turning back and she will never give up until the last moment.

"I admire your highness, so I will come naturally."

Xu Wanxin slowly walked to Xun's dressing table and sat down, then smiled softly at Xiao Xun and said, "I came here this time because I have good news to tell Your Highness."

They were now in Xun's inner room. Xiao Xun was lying lazily on the couch, and did not get up when he heard this. "What good news do you have?"

"Your Highness, do you know that Mr. Fang is missing?"

Xiao Xun hummed.

"If I were His Highness, I would write to Minister Fang right now. His only son was killed. How pitiful it is for an old man to send off his young son."

"What did you say?" Xiao Xun stood up from the couch and stared at Xu Wanxin, "Really?"

"Nine out of ten."

After returning from the ruined temple that day, Xu Wanxin thought carefully about it. If Fang Hongxi succeeded and Wen Nianxi was insulted, as a woman, she would definitely not want other people to know about this.

Since Pei Jian and Zhou Yanli knew about it, it was very likely that Fang Hongxi did not succeed. Even if Wen Nianxi got her retribution, Fang Hongxi would not have a good ending given Pei Jian's temper.

Considering his disappearance, it is highly likely that he is dead.

I heard from my father that Fang Zan only has this one son and dotes on him very much. Given the current situation, why not take advantage of this and help Prince Jing succeed?

Love is gone in smoke, and the battlefield is all about winning and losing.

Xiao Xun laughed loudly for a few times, then stood up from the couch. Before leaving, he held her chin in his hand and said, "Wan'er, you are the only one worthy of being my wife. Let's see how I can win back this world."

Xu Wanxin still looked weak, "I always rely on your Highness."

After Xiao Xun left, Xu Wanxin turned around and looked at the woman in the mirror, who was charming and dull.

It's really strange and sympathetic.

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Nian Xi went to Liuji Pavilion again.

As the weather gets warmer, "Fu Sheng Ban He" is crowded with distinguished guests.

My cousin Mu was pregnant, but the wife of Marquis Pingyang did not allow her to go to crowded places and only told her to stay at home and take care of the baby.

Wang Muyi originally had many complaints about her mother-in-law, but during the incident with Xu Wanxin, the Lady of Pingyang, who usually had such a high air, lowered her head and went to Minister Xu's residence for her. Wang Muyi was grateful and patiently stayed at the residence.

Nianxi would visit her from time to time and tell her about things happening outside. Wang Muyi loved to hear these things and knew as much as Nianxi.

"Have you heard? Xu Wanxin and Prince Jing are said to be having an affair."

Nian Xi really didn't know, and was a little unconvinced, "Isn't Prince Jing going to leave the capital soon? Where did you hear this?"

"Of course someone saw it," Wang Muyi said with evidence, "Xu Wanxin, a young lady waiting to be married, went to Prince Jing's mansion all day long. It was understandable when Princess Jing was still around, but now that Xun is long gone, she still goes there so frequently. What is she doing there? To comfort a widower?"

Nianxi's heart sank for no reason.

Xu Wanxin has always been a perseverant person.

There is only Pei Jian in her heart.

Stubborn, fanatical, and obsessed.

Now that I am in the same situation with Prince Jing, it is natural that it will not be because of feelings.

At that time, her husband had just died, and she was living in the prime minister's residence with her child. Rumors spread in the mansion that she and Pei Jian were about to get married.

Nian Xi was disheartened and wanted to divorce Pei Jian.

Looking back now, freed from the constraints of emotion, Pei Jian's act of bringing the person here was unforgivable. However, he was very strict in managing his household, and it was really a coincidence that a few servants dared to openly discuss the master's private affairs and were heard by her, the mistress of the house.

Xu Wanxin's heart has never changed from beginning to end.

But men are often too arrogant. They look down on weak women and don't know how powerful women are.

The primary school has been built, with all the necessary items, including tables and chairs, in place.

Now we just need to get the regulations so that we can start teaching.

Cui Lian followed her closely, as did Xing Yue and the two maids. Including Nian Xi, they all still had lingering fears about the small school.

But since Madam Chengjing had handed the school over to her, Nianxi wanted to do it well instead of relying on others to gain fame.

Qin Lang once offered to help her run the school, but Nian Xi refused.

Qin Lang had his own political affairs to attend to. Whether it was out of kindness or instigated by others, it was not Nian Xi's original intention to do this.

There were many scholars in the capital who had gone to the capital to take the imperial examinations or had failed, and their families were poor. Nian Xi wanted to select two scholars with good character from among them to be teachers to enlighten them.

Seeing that it was getting late, she prepared to go home.

When I went out, I saw two people standing next to the carriage.

It was Pei Jian and Qin Lang.

Qin Lang was still the same, always smiling. When he saw Nian Xi, he said miserably, "It's really unfortunate that Master Pei and I are passing through a treasure land. We are short of money and have no strength to move forward. Please be merciful and give us a ride. We will definitely repay you with a gift."

Nian Xi cooperated, put her hands together, and sincerely chanted the Buddha's name before saying, "Please."

Pei Jian said, "Your carriage is too small. Why don't you take mine?"

When it comes to sabotaging a show, no one is more reliable than Pei Jian.

Qin Lang looked up to the sky and sighed, then changed his tone, "Please be merciful and move another carriage to give us a ride. We will repay you with a token of gratitude."

Nian Xi once again accepted the advice.

The two of them came together to look for her, so there must be something important.

The three of them walked together to another carriage. Qin Lang said, "The weather is really nice. We should go out and walk around more."

Liujiguan is located in the eastern suburbs, not very close to Beijing.

Nian Xi had no doubt that Qin Lang was not telling the truth.

It's not peaceful recently, and Pei Jian has offended many people. Qin Lang always feels that there is no one around him to help him, and he is alone at home. If he goes crazy, there will be no one to persuade him.

Yes, now in Qin Lang's heart, Pei Jian is a calm madman.

So whether there is something to do or not, he will always stay by Pei Jian's side.

Although Qin Lang often calls Pei Jian a dog, in his heart, he is more of a brother.

The three of them got in the car, and Xingyue and the others took Nianxi's own carriage back home.

Qin Lang asked about the preparations for the small school, and Nian Xi told him everything. Qin Lang smiled and said, "It's easy to find a candidate who failed the exam. Let's ask Shi Zhang to check later. He is in charge of the Censorate now, and I guarantee he can choose two of the most reliable people for you."

In front of his sister, he flattered Pei Jian without sparing any effort.

But the relationship between Nianxi and Pei Yan was completely beyond Qin Lang's cognition. No matter how hard he tried, he would never have thought that the two people in front of him had been husband and wife before and knew each other better than anyone else.

His words were completely useless to Nian Xi.

But Nian Xi had a good temper and always listened with a smile.

In the end, Pei Jian couldn't stand it anymore and interrupted Qin Lang's endless chatter about the twenty-eight good qualities of a good man.

He handed Nianxi an envelope.

"What is it?" Nian Xi asked.

Pei Jian was about to speak when the carriage suddenly tilted to one side. He was quick to protect Nian Xi's head.

The horse outside the car neighed and stopped suddenly.

Immediately afterwards, there was a sharp sound of weapons clashing, and someone outside the car hurriedly said, "Sir, there is an assassin."