There were two palace lanterns hanging in the room and an oil lamp lit on the table. Meng Qi was half lying on the big kang by the window, with her back to Song Chengze, as if she was asleep.
Song Chengze walked over quietly, but before he got close, Meng Qi said, "The prince is here." Then she sat up and got off the kang.
"How did you know it was me?"
"There's a hay scent on the prince's clothes, unlike the incense others use. It's very unique. After smelling it for a long time, I'll naturally know it's you."
Song Chengze didn't expect Meng Qi to be so thoughtful. After a grunt, he seemed to suddenly remember something and stood there in a daze.
Meng Qi straightened her dress and combed her hair. When she looked up, she saw Song Chengze standing there motionless with a probing expression on his face.
"What's wrong? Is your arm hurting?" Meng Qi walked over and wanted to roll up his sleeves.
Song Chengze waved his hand. So that's how it was. It was the smell of hay on the clothes that made Prince Duan doubt him.
Song Chengze walked to the kang and sat across the kang table from where Meng Qi had just been lying. He had always thought that Prince Duan was the most simple-minded of his brothers, even a fool, but he had never thought that he had such a thoughtful side.
I was careless and underestimated the enemy.
Thinking back to the day he went to the Eastern Palace, the Crown Prince's message was that he couldn't just sit there and wait passively. The Emperor's health was unpredictable and he was in danger of collapsing at any moment. Although the Crown Prince was the legitimate heir, with so many eyes on him and a powerful maternal family behind him, none of them would be easy to deal with.
It would be better to deal with them one by one while the emperor is still alive, so the prince meant to start with the weakest Prince Duan.
However, he did not expect that Prince Duan's performance tonight would make him realize that the plan against him should be more comprehensive.
It seems he'll have to meet with the Crown Prince tomorrow. He needs to explain today's events. The plan against Prince Duan needs to be more detailed to ensure a successful outcome. He needs to think more carefully about his reason for going south. He won't let the Crown Prince know that he trained those people.
When Song Chengze came back to his senses, he saw Meng Qi looking at him with concern. He smiled slightly and said, "Nothing, I just thought about what happened just now. Thanks for reminding me."
"Me? What did I remind you of?"
Song Chengze shook his head and said, "You have helped me twice today."
Seeing that Song Chengze didn't say anything, Meng Qi wisely didn't ask any more questions. "This isn't called helping. It's all my responsibility. As long as I don't mess it up, it's good. I'm very happy to be able to help you."
Song Chengze nodded and said, "Is it okay if I don't stay here today?"
Meng Qi didn't react at first, but after a moment's reflection, she realized that Song Chengze was referring to the fact that the new house couldn't be left empty for a month. If Song Chengze was using her recent drinking incident as an excuse to call her to task, then he was definitely coming to find fault. Naturally, he wouldn't be sleeping in the main room after such a quarrel.
"How about, Your Highness, please stay at the Bibo Hall for one night?"
Song Chengze nodded. "It's not that I'm compromising. I was originally planning to live in Bibo Hall when I return to the inner house."
Meng Qi looked up at him. Song Chengze's bright black eyes were looking at her. Meng Qi admitted that in her past and present lives, Song Chengze was the most handsome man she had ever seen.
Zhou Yu's handsomeness is youthful, bold, and full of power, while Song Chengze embodies the stability and sophistication of a mature man. His handsome features, perfect facial features, and peaceful temperament make everyone who stands next to him feel comfortable.
And she always thought that the most outstanding thing about Song Chengze was his eyes, which were like black gemstones. Whenever she looked into them, it was as if she was falling into tiny stars.
But in my previous life, I hated these eyes so much. I always felt that they were full of ridicule and indifference when they looked at me.
"Did the prince agree to my promise?"
Song Chengze looked out the window and said, "I haven't thought about it yet. Give me some time. I don't think you are that anxious, right?"
Meng Qi smiled slightly. "Of course, there's no rush. How can this one thing alone show you my sincerity? I need to accomplish a few more feats before I can do that."
Song Chengze twitched his lips when he heard her say that. "Well, let me think about it. There is indeed something next month that needs your attention. We'll talk about it then."
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