Chapter 69 The man became much more honest
"Isn't this His Highness the Crown Prince's birth date?"
One of them whispered, "Could it be that someone is plotting to murder the Crown Prince and seize the throne?"
As she spoke, she glanced at the Third Prince with a veiled look.
Noticing the strange looks from everyone, the Third Prince stepped forward and said, "Everyone, I have absolutely no knowledge of this matter. I would like to ask someone in the know to tell us."
That wicked woman made a mess; she has to clean it up herself!
The Third Prince waved to his men, and soon Lin Ruoxue was brought forward.
She struggled incessantly, and the red veil that had been waiting for the groom to lift it had somehow fallen off.
"How dare you! What are you doing? Release this imperial concubine at once!"
As soon as the palace servants let go, Lin Ruoxue lost her balance and stumbled in front of the box, coming face to face with the eerie and terrifying doll.
"Ah!" she screamed and crawled backward on her hands and feet.
Seeing Lin Ruoxue's surprised reaction, the Third Prince felt slightly relieved. She was unaware of the situation, and it was likely that someone had framed her.
Lin Ruoxue was so frightened that her face turned pale, and even the blush on her cheeks almost faded.
Isn't this the voodoo doll that framed the Xie family? How did it end up here? The Xie family!
Lin Ruoxue turned around and looked at the crowd, only to see Xie Linyuan drinking happily at a table in the distance.
She took a deep breath, gripped her bright red sleeves tightly, and stood up.
Lin Ruoxue frantically racked her brains for a solution, then suddenly covered her face and burst into tears. "Someone must have framed me! Everyone, think about it, how could a weak woman do such a thing?"
"The struggle for princely positions has always been brutal; there's no such thing as an innocent, weak woman." A voice rang out from the crowd.
Lin Ruoxue continued, her voice trembling with sobs, "Everyone knows this thing is malevolent and unacceptable to the world. How could I dare to bring it into the palace?"
The man then said, "Human hearts are unpredictable."
"Alright." The Third Prince stepped forward to take control of the situation. "I will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly and give my brother, the Crown Prince, an explanation. Guards, lock her up in prison."
Lin Ruoxue stared wide-eyed at the Third Prince in astonishment; this man was so heartless.
Her nails dug deep into her palms. She wouldn't let the Third Prince or the Xie family get away with it!
Today's drama has come to an end, and the crowd has returned home in small groups, some still huddled together gossiping.
In a charming garden, a person casually feeds the fish in the pond, the food slipping from their hand into the water, causing the koi to scramble for it.
Gradually, they formed concentric circles of a Tai Chi symbol, a mixture of gold, red, and white.
"Heh, that's interesting."
The man looked at the koi carp that had emerged from the water with its mouth wide open and said, "Get Lin Ruoxue out."
A dark figure behind him received the order and silently left to carry out the mission.
In the carriage returning to the Xie residence, Wen Shuwan held a drowsy child in her arms.
Xie Linyuan had his eyes closed and was leaning against the carriage, seemingly feeling unwell from drinking too much strong liquor.
Wen Shuwan bit her lip. She had made up her mind that, regardless of whether it was true or false, she had to find out the truth.
After getting out of the car, Xie Linyuan quickly returned to the courtyard. He had drunk too much alcohol and had held it in all the way, not wanting to tell his wife for fear that she would laugh at him.
As Wen Shuwan watched the man's cold departing figure, she began to have second thoughts.
After sending Xie Mianmian back to her sister-in-law's courtyard, she went back to her own courtyard, carrying a bowl of hangover soup that the servants had warmed up before she entered.
Wen Shuwan pushed open the door and saw the person.
Xie Linyuan sat imposingly in the armchair, his neck resting on the backrest, his head tilted back.
He was dressed in brocade black robes, and perhaps because of his sitting posture, his upper body muscles were bulging, revealing broad shoulders and a narrow waist.
His broad, sturdy arms stretched out, completely obscuring the back of the chair behind him.
A ray of sunlight shone in and fell on Xie Linyuan, especially highlighting his prominent Adam's apple, which was very noticeable due to his leaning back posture.
The sunlight fell directly on his prominent Adam's apple, which rolled, white, and eye-catching.
Wen Shuwan tiptoed over without making a sound.
But then Xie Linyuan spoke up, "You're back?"
Wen Shuwan moved closer to the man, considered for a moment, and said, "Husband, at this moment, it's just the two of us. Is there anything on your mind that you can tell me?"
Xie Linyuan suddenly opened his sharp eyes, and under the influence of the truth serum, he honestly said, "Kiss me."
Wen Shuwan staggered, almost dropping the tray in her hands.
This was the first time she had ever heard a man say such a thing. A heat slowly crept up Wen Shuwan's cheeks. Was he serious?
Wen Shuwan lowered her head shyly, her voice trembling, "Is there anything else?"
Xie Linyuan thought for a moment and replied, "I want mandarin ducks playing in the water..."
"Clang!" The tray in Wen Shuwan's hands fell to the ground.
She absolutely could not agree to such a request in broad daylight; it was utterly shameless!
"My purse." The man finally spoke the words that had been buried in his heart.
"Huh?" Wen Shuwan was taken aback, as if she had misunderstood. She pressed down on her pounding heart.
"If others have it, I want it too." Xie Linyuan's tone seemed somewhat aggrieved.
“Okay, I’ll definitely embroider a really beautiful purse for my husband later.” Wen Shuwan said with a smile. Her husband was so honest when he was drunk, unlike usual.
Or is it that the truth serum really has miraculous effects?
Wen Shuwan planned to probe indirectly.
"Do you like the pastries I made? Do you like the tea I brewed for you?"
I like anything you make.
It turned out that her husband had always recognized her efforts. Wen Shuwan felt as if she had found a treasure that she had accidentally lost before, and her heart was full of joy.
"My husband, have you ever truly loved a woman?"
Finally, Wen Shuwan asked the question.
"have……"
Wen Shuwan's heart pounded wildly. She held her breath and waited quietly for the man to say something next.
But a long time passed, and there was no follow-up.
Wen Shuwan looked at the man, who was still leaning back, frowning, as if he had already fallen asleep.
She dared not speak again; those words had exhausted all her courage.
It doesn't matter. Knowing that her husband approves of her is enough. A seed of joy sprouted in Wen Shuwan's heart and grew wildly.
She thought, the past is past, the most important thing is the present.
She was confident that she could become Xie Linyuan's wife, sharing a lifetime of love and devotion.
Xie Linyuan felt dizzy and had said so many embarrassing things. He pursed his lips tightly, hoping that his wife would not think he was a reckless, childish, and glib person.
Actually, the truth serum had reached the end of its effect.
Xie Linyuan didn't know how to face his wife, so he closed his eyes and pretended to be asleep.
Suddenly, a warm, fragrant breeze wafted over him. Xie Linyuan breathed it in quietly. It was the plum blossom scent that his wife loved, and it permeated his heart and soul. What was she planning to do?
The fine strands of hair brushed against his long neck, making Xie Linyuan feel a ticklish sensation.
A soft kiss landed on the corner of his mouth.
Where Wen Shuwan couldn't see, Xie Linyuan gripped the handrail tightly, his arm muscles tensing instantly, almost crushing the solid wood in his hands.
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