Chapter 422: Encounter
After hearing the princess's praise, Zhao Shuo'er's fair face blushed slightly and she lowered her head in embarrassment. She responded to the princess's words softly, and at the same time, she was satisfied with her strategy.
"Your Highness," Zhao Shuo'er said respectfully, "you once warned me not to confront Concubine An head-on. Indeed, as Concubine An's younger siblings, An Yuesheng and Anyueya have powerful backings that cannot be underestimated. Under the circumstances at the time, a direct conflict with them would be of no benefit. Therefore, I decided to retreat and let the emperor personally order a thorough investigation of the matter. There is no point in continuing to blame the two of them, so fortunately, let the emperor directly order an investigation into the matter to see what tricks these two people have that allow them to be so arrogant, as if they are not afraid of the emperor's investigation at all. I believe that they must have something to rely on to be so arrogant, and perhaps we can find some clues from it."
Zhao Shuo'er's words revealed a kind of calmness and wisdom, which made the princess look at her with admiration again. The cunning and determination in her eyes showed that she was ready to wait for the right moment. Once the other party made a move, she would take the opportunity to reveal the truth. This strategy of retreating to advance, keeping troops in place, and waiting to lure the snake out of its hole was indeed brilliant.
At this time, Xiao Xixi, who had been listening silently and originally just looking at everything around her curiously, suddenly stared at Zhao Shuoer intently.
There was a brand new brilliance in her eyes, as if she had truly witnessed Zhao Shuoer's wisdom and decisiveness for the first time.
In Zhao Shuoer's fluent and powerful statement, Xixi felt the other side of this woman who seemed domineering on weekdays.
Xixi was secretly amazed in her heart. She never thought that Zhao Shuoer would have such sharp insight and decisive action.
[Wow, Zhao Shuo'er is so smart, it's really impressive. I originally thought she was just a spoiled young lady, but I didn't expect her mind to be so flexible, it's amazing!]
However, Zhao Shuo'er was immersed in his own thoughts and did not notice the turmoil in Xiao Xixi's heart.
At this moment, she had an idea and couldn't wait to find Qin Qixuan to discuss the next move with him.
"Your Highness," Zhao Shuo'er said eagerly, with a firmness and decisiveness in his tone, "Please allow me to excuse myself for a while. I must find Brother Qixuan as soon as possible and let him help me investigate the case and uncover the conspiracy of the An family together."
After hearing this, the princess nodded slightly, expressing her understanding and support. However, just as she was about to agree, she suddenly felt a small force hugging her legs tightly. Looking down, she saw that it was little Xixi who was looking at her with her bright eyes, her face full of expectation and desire.
Xixi hugged the eldest princess' legs tightly, as if she was afraid of being forgotten. She looked up at the eldest princess, her eyes flashing with excitement and curiosity.
[Xixi wants to go too! I want to join in the fun and see how they uncover the conspiracy! ] She shouted in her heart, although her voice was childish, her tone was very firm.
Xixi looked at the eldest princess pitifully, her clear big eyes full of expectation and desire. Her small finger gently pointed at Zhao Shuo'er, as if to say, "I want to go with her, too."
The princess saw this and her heart softened. She knew little Xixi's temper. Once she wanted to do something, she would go all out, especially for such a lively thing.
The princess sighed softly. She was indeed a little helpless. She had experienced little Xixi's coquettish skills. Every time she wanted to take advantage of her, making it impossible for her to refuse. This time, looking at Xixi's eager little eyes, the princess knew that she might lose again.
So, the princess had to stop Zhao Shuo'er who was about to leave, smiled awkwardly, and said, "Xixi also wants to find Qixuan."
Zhao Shuo'er turned around with some confusion after hearing what the princess said. When her eyes fell on Xixi's expectant little face, her heart couldn't help but move. She saw the eldest princess helplessly pointing at Qin Xixi, who had a look of eagerness, and then she understood what was going on.
"Me?" Zhao Shuo'er pointed at herself and asked uncertainly. She really didn't expect that the eldest princess would entrust Qin Xixi to her. Faced with the child's request, she suddenly felt a little at a loss.
To be honest, Zhao Shuo'er really has no experience in raising children. She has always been a loner, and she really knows nothing about how to get along with children. In addition, the child's mood is changeable, which makes her feel a little tricky.
However, when she saw Xixi's eyes full of expectation, she knew she couldn't refuse. The desire and trust in those eyes made her reluctant to let Xixi down. What's more, Xixi is Qin Qixuan's sister, and she doesn't want Qin Qixuan to have any misunderstandings about her.
Zhao Shuoer took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down. She walked in front of Xixi, squatted down, and said with a smile.
"Okay, since Xixi wants to go, let's go together."
It was natural and reasonable for Qin Xixi to go find Qin Qixuan. Although Zhao Shuoer felt a little embarrassed, he still agreed to take care of little Xixi.
Xixi was overjoyed when she heard what Zhao Shuoer said. She held Zhao Shuoer's hand and smiled like a blooming flower. The eldest princess couldn't help laughing when she saw this scene. She nodded at Zhao Shuoer, who took a deep breath and decided to accept the challenge. She squatted down, looking at Xixi at eye level, and tried to look approachable.
Xixi and Zhao Shuoer faced each other, and felt that Zhao Shuoer was at a loss.
Xixi looked at Zhao Shuoer and laughed in her heart.
[I didn't expect that Zhao Shuoer would be so embarrassed.]
Although she found it funny, Xixi did not let Zhao Shuoer continue to be embarrassed. She took the initiative to pull Zhao Shuoer's hand, and used this simple action to express her support and trust. Xixi's little hands were soft and warm. When Zhao Shuoer felt the warmth from Xixi's palms, the embarrassment and tension in her heart instantly dissipated a lot.
She looked at Xixi with gratitude, then turned to the princess and assured her, "Your Highness, don't worry, I will take good care of Xixi."
Then, the two of them left hand in hand and went to look for Qin Qixuan.
On the way to the Dali Temple, the two of them took a carriage, but after traveling for a while, the carriage suddenly braked and stopped. Xixi and Zhao Shuoer were caught off guard and leaned forward.
Zhao Shuoer was a little unhappy.
"What's going on? What happened up ahead?"