Chapter 022 Chapter 22 (1+2 more)
The next day.
When Xu Duanyi got up, it was already bright.
You can still faintly hear the chirping of birds coming through the window into the house.
The windows were closed.
The birdsong was at a distance and was not clear.
Xu Duanyi woke up quietly while lying on a recliner.
She thought she would have a sleepless night last night, but she didn't know if it was because she was too tired after the busy day.
She only remembered that she fell asleep quickly.
Now when I wake up, I feel like I had a good sleep, very comfortable.
Xu Duanyi opened his eyes.
As expected, most of the quilt that she was covering herself with yesterday had fallen to the ground. However, what surprised Xu Duanyi was that she didn't feel any pain at all.
I thought I would have back pain after waking up.
Xu Duanyi pressed her waist in confusion while looking towards the bed.
The bed was in disarray, showing that someone had slept there.
But the person who was supposed to be sleeping in the bed was missing.
An expected sight.
It even made Xu Duanyi feel relieved.
If Xie Qingya were here at this moment, she would not know how to get along with him.
This avoids the embarrassment when the two people meet.
Xu Duanyi stood up with the help of the recliner, then bent down and picked up the quilt on the ground.
However, an inappropriate thought arose in my mind.
What was he thinking when he woke up this morning and saw her on the recliner?
What would he think?
"Master, are you awake?"
From outside the curtain came Bixi's voice.
Xu Duanyi's thoughts also came to an abrupt end at this moment.
She replied calmly, "I'm up."
As she picked up the quilt, she added, "Come in."
She didn't mean to hide it.
Some things can't be concealed.
Besides, there is still a long time to go, and I have to keep it a secret from others, but there is nothing to hide from my two personal maids.
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However, Xu Duanyi still left the recliner first and went to the table.
Slept all night.
Her mouth was dry.
Subconsciously, I looked up at the high table beside the bed.
The teacup that was placed there last night is gone.
I don't know if Xie Qingya drank it.
The curtain rose and fell, and Bixi walked in.
She smiled and said to Xu Duanyi: "Today I asked the kitchen to prepare soup dumplings for you. The chef in the Nan'an Palace is really good. He can cook everything. I even let him..."
Before she could finish her words, Bixi caught a glimpse of the situation inside the house.
She saw the quilt hanging on the recliner.
Although she had expected this, when she actually saw this scene, Bixi's expression couldn't help but become a little frozen.
She stared at that place with a frozen expression.
Then he turned little by little towards Xu Duanyi's direction.
Bixi's eyelashes trembled slightly, and her voice couldn't help but tremble: "Master, you last night..."
Before she could finish, Xu Duanyi drank his cold tea and continued, "We slept separately last night."
Perhaps it was because Xu Duanyi's expression and tone were too calm, Bixi's resentment and grievances came to an abrupt halt at this moment.
She looked at Xu Duanyi, not knowing what to say for a moment.
"Today I will tell Aunt Deng that I am not feeling well and ask her to arrange a new room for me. You go back and pack up your things with Shi Yu, and we will move in then." Xu Duanyi instructed Bi Xi.
This is the idea Xu Duanyi thought of before going to bed yesterday.
Living separately would also prevent her from getting along with Xie Qingya.
He can't get drunk every night.
She couldn't possibly sleep on a recliner every night.
But did she really sleep on the recliner last night?
My hand unconsciously pressed on my waist and back.
She had never slept on a recliner before, so she didn't know what it would be like to sleep on it for a night. However, she didn't feel any soreness at all. Is this... normal?
Suddenly, there was a hand on my back.
It was so sudden that Xu Duanyi was startled. She lowered her eyes and saw Bixi bending down to massage her back.
Seeing her biting her lip again, with a wronged look on her face, Xu Duanyi couldn't help but laugh: "I'm fine."
See her look up.
An attitude that says "Please don't lie to me".
Xu Duanyi didn't know how to explain it to her.
As she looked at the bed over there, an idea flashed through Xu Duanyi's mind. She asked, "When did the prince get up?"
"Who knows when he got up?"
Bixi's tone was also mixed with some resentment.
Compared to Shi Yu's dissatisfaction and resentment, Bi Xi felt more aggrieved and distressed.
She knew what her master was thinking.
So I felt even more wronged and unwilling for her.
But knowing her master's thoughts, she was unwilling to show her grievance and unwillingness. In the end, she pursed her lips, helped the person sit down, and answered her truthfully: "When I got up, the prince just went out."
Calculate the time.
Bixi added: "I came here at 15:00."
That is, Xie Qingya got up before daybreak.
Xu Duanyi didn't ask any more questions.
Afterwards, Bi Xi cleaned up the house first to avoid being seen by others. After everything was done, she called Shi Yu to come in and serve, and helped Xu Duanyi wash and dress.
The breakfast was delivered by Aunt Deng herself.
Aunt Deng already knew that Xie Qingya came back drunk last night and left early this morning.
She was truly exhausted, frightened and worried.
This is not.
Early in the morning, she went to see the prince.
She thought of inviting someone to have breakfast with the princess, and then she would act as a go-between and say some nice things so that the relationship between the prince and the princess would not seem so awkward.
But the prince disappeared early in the morning.
The two little guys, Changfeng and Lingji, also tried their best to help the prince keep the secret.
She is really mad!
She can't.
I could only come over and apologize myself.
The breakfast was already on the table, with porridge, steamed buns, various side dishes, and even bird's nests...
Empress Dowager Zhaoyu acted in an extravagant manner.
Xu Duanyi also ate blood swallows every day in the palace.
But she didn't know the situation of the palace, and didn't want to waste time on these things, so she said to Aunt Deng: "I don't eat much for breakfast, Aunt, just ask the kitchen to make less, and there is no need to send bird's nests every day."
Aunt Deng naturally would not disobey her wishes and quickly responded.
Thinking it would be a bad idea to make the decision on her own, lest the princess be unhappy later, she suggested: "Then I'll ask the kitchen to prepare the menu for the next day and show it to you every day. If there are any omissions or shortcomings, the servants will know immediately."
This was a good idea. Xu Duanyi had no objection and agreed with a smile.
Aunt Deng also breathed a sigh of relief.
The princess looked normal, not disturbed by the prince's behavior.
But the prince's actions were really excessive, and she couldn't just pretend she didn't know. She was just hesitating on how to say something nice to the prince when she heard the princess beside her say, "Oh, aunt, there's something else I want to trouble you with."
Aunt Deng is now afraid that she is unwilling to bother them.
When she heard about the trouble, she was relieved and said hurriedly, "Please go ahead."
Xu Duanyi put down the hot towel he had used to clean his hands and said to her, "I should have told you this last night, but I was busy yesterday and it has been delayed until now."
Started.
Xu Duanyi got straight to the point: "I have been feeling unwell lately and have been coughing a lot at night. In order not to disturb the prince's rest, please prepare another room for me, aunt."
Shi Yu heard this and blinked in confusion.
Master, are you feeling unwell recently?
How come she doesn't know?
She opened her mouth to ask, but was pulled back by Bixi.
Seeing Bi Xi shaking her head again, Shi Yu realized something belatedly and stopped talking.
Aunt Deng didn't see what they did. When she heard this, her face immediately changed and she said anxiously, "What's wrong with you? I'll ask someone to get you a doctor."
She was only afraid that this distinguished princess would fall ill as soon as she entered their palace.
Naturally, I dare not neglect or delay.
What's more, the prince and princess will have to go to the palace tomorrow to express their gratitude to His Majesty and the Queen Mother. If the Queen Mother knew about this...
Aunt Deng was extremely worried and immediately went outside to call for a doctor.
Being blocked by Xu Duanyi.
"Don't worry, aunt. This is an old illness of mine. I always feel uncomfortable at this time of year. Besides, the prince will have to report to Shuntian Prefecture soon. If I get up too early, it will affect my rest..."
Xu Duanyi is really good at observing people's hearts.
She knew that if she only said that she had a disease, Aunt Deng would never let her change her house. This book is exclusively compiled by the LK team for you, but with the second half of the sentence...
Aunt Deng was hesitant, but she didn't know what to say.
really--
Xu Duanyi saw her hesitate for a moment, and finally gritted his teeth and gave in.
However, she did not agree immediately, but said: "It is not easy for me to decide on this matter. Please have breakfast first, Princess. I will go back to report this matter to the prince first. Is that okay with you?"
Xu Duanyi naturally didn't say anything. She just smiled and agreed with Aunt Deng.
Afterwards, Aunt Deng excused herself and went to look for Xie Qingya.
Xu Duanyi ate breakfast alone.
She knew that Xie Qingya would definitely agree.
Her method is beneficial to them all, how could Xie Qingya not agree?
He would just agree happily.
"Go and clean up first." She instructed Bixi and the others without turning her head.
"yes."
Bixi pulled Shiyu in.
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the other side.
After Aunt Deng came out of Linfeng Pavilion, she went directly to the study in the outer courtyard.
This book is compiled exclusively for you by the LK team. As soon as Changfeng and Lingji saw her, they immediately felt overwhelmed.
They didn't expect Aunt Deng to come again.
The two wanted to bring up the old topic again, but they said the prince was not there.
But Aunt Deng had watched them grow up since they were young, so she had seen through their tricks a long time ago. It was just that time was urgent before, and she was anxious to see the princess. When she saw that the prince really refused to come out, she gave up.
But now——
She must meet the prince!
"Aunt, the prince is really not here."
Lingji stepped forward to stop him: "If you have anything to say, just tell me, I will report it to the prince for you later."
Aunt Deng stared at Lingji and said impatiently, "If you stop me again, I will ask your mother to pick a wife for you and you can marry her right away!"
When Lingji heard this, his expression changed immediately.
He fears this the most.
How dare you say a word?
He stood there stammering, unable to utter a single word.
Changfeng is not afraid of this.
He was a little older and had already married and had children.
Of course, Aunt Deng's words did not threaten him.
Seeing Lingji's defeat, he walked forward in a good-tempered manner. However, before he could open his mouth to speak, Auntie Deng stared at him and spoke first: "Why? Do you know that I can't do anything to you?"
"What is this saying, aunt?"
Changfeng said gently: "You are the elder, we have nothing but respect for you."
"It's just that the prince——"
Aunt Deng was coming, and he couldn't continue to say that the prince was not here, so he could only say, "It is really inconvenient for the prince to see people at this time."
Aunt Deng sneered, "Don't talk nonsense to me!"
She doesn't believe it!
Without waiting for Chang Feng to persuade her again, she said coldly: "Chang family boy, your wife is my daughter's best friend!"
"If you dare to stop me from going in to see the prince, I will tell your wife that you were always included in the prince's wine parties. Let's see how your wife will settle the score with you!"
"aunt!"
Changfeng's expression changed as well, like a cat whose tail was stepped on. Where was his usual calm expression? His eyelids twitched wildly.
"You can't say such things!"
"If Cui Niang knew, I would..."
Aunt Deng snorted coldly and was about to say something when the tightly closed door was suddenly opened from the inside.
Xie Qingya came out.
He had changed his clothes. Unlike the ones he usually wore when going out, today he was simply wearing a black suit and his hair was simply draped behind his back.
He also looked sleepy, obviously having just woken up.
"My Lord."
Changfeng and Lingji knew they had done something wrong, so they lowered their heads in shame.
When Aunt Deng saw Xie Qingya, she lost her previous strong demeanor for a moment, and her hands that were originally on her waist slowly dropped down.
"My Lord."
She also bowed her head and greeted people.
Xie Qingya did not blame Changfeng and Lingji, nor did he blame Aunt Deng for waking him up. He just nodded and asked her, "Why do you have to see me at this time?"
Aunt Deng thought his voice sounded lazy, and she didn't expect that the prince was really sleeping.
But at this moment, she didn't care whether she disturbed the prince's sleep or not. When she heard his question, she immediately became anxious again.
She opened her mouth and said, "My Lord, the princess is going to sleep in a separate room from you!"
This earth-shattering remark not only made Changfeng and Lingji, who were standing beside them, look up in surprise, but even Xie Qingya, who was standing in front of the door, froze in surprise.
But it only took a breath of time for Xie Qingya to return to normal.
There's nothing strange about it.
She was a wealthy woman, so it was impossible for her to sleep on a recliner every day.
He was originally thinking about how to solve the problem of sleeping at night. If it were someone else, he would not actually think about these things.
Have a fight.
And then some more messy things.
The rooms can be divided naturally.
But she is Xu Duanyi...
He had no idea how to use all the tricks he could think of to deal with her.
Now is the perfect time.
Now that she had spoken, he naturally didn't have to worry about these things anymore, but for some reason, Xie Qingya always felt a little depressed in his heart.
I can't tell whether I'm unhappy or what.
His eyelashes drooped, hiding the emotions in his eyes. Xie Qingya's voice was still indifferent: "Let's break up."
"My Lord!"
Aunt Deng's face changed.
She was naturally unhappy with his attitude.
She knew that the prince was not happy with this marriage, but no matter how unhappy he was, the matter was already settled.
She is an experienced person.
It can be seen that the princess was actually making excuses before.
If the prince was willing to say something nice to the princess at this time, how could the princess sleep in a separate room from the prince?
A newlywed couple sleeps in separate rooms on the second day of marriage. What should they do next?
It was for this reason that Aunt Deng hurried over, wanting to persuade the prince to go over and comfort the princess, so that the couple would not really become so cold.
But the prince still looked unmoved.
Aunt Deng was really anxious and angry that the relationship could not be fulfilled. However, matters of the heart could not be forced.
Even if she used her identity to force the prince to come over, what would be the use?
It will still depend on themselves how they get along with each other in the future.
When Aunt Deng thought of this, she felt extremely tired.
The words that she had been thinking of trying to persuade him to say suddenly sank. She sighed and decided not to force Xie Qingya anymore. She just said, "If you don't want to go, then forget it. The princess has already thought of a reason. It won't cause the queen mother to blame us."
"But Your Majesty——"
She still didn't give up, looked up at Xie Qingya and said, "After all, you and the princess have already been married. Even if you don't like this marriage, you can't just keep it like this."
I thought the prince would remain silent as before.
Unexpectedly, he asked, "What's her excuse?"
Unexpectedly, Aunt Deng was stunned when she heard this, and replied half a beat late: "The princess said she is not feeling well and does not want to disturb you."
As soon as she finished speaking, she saw the prince frowning.
Although it was only a moment, it was still captured by the careful Aunt Deng. She, who was lifeless just now, suddenly came back to life.
It seems that the prince doesn't care about the princess at all!
She was just thinking about persuading the prince to go and visit the princess, but the man who had frowned just now said calmly, "I know, you can find a doctor for her."
This attitude made Aunt Deng wonder if she had seen it wrong just now.
"My Lord!"
She shouted with an unwilling look on her face.
Xie Qingya ignored her and just said as he walked in, "Since she is sick, there is no need to make her go through the trouble of moving to another house. Let her live there and I will live in the study."
Aunt Deng looked at the empty place.
People have already entered.
Although I didn't get the desired result, I can't say that I gained nothing.
Princess Zonggui still moved into Linfeng Pavilion.
It will be convenient for the prince to visit in the future.
If they really go to another place, there will inevitably be some awkwardness between the two of them. Even if the prince wants to see the princess in the future, he will probably lose face.
Thinking of this, Aunt Deng didn't say anything else. She just said "yes" to her and prepared to leave.
But before she left, she looked at Changfeng and Lingji who were standing beside her, and her face darkened again. She pointed at them, obviously blaming them for not helping the prince and princess and daring to deceive her!
The two of them felt guilty and helpless when they were looked at by her.
They have no other choice!
If there is really something wrong with the princess, then all the prince’s planning over the years will be over!
But how could they dare to say these words to Aunt Deng?
Apart from the two of them, no one in the palace knew what the prince was doing in private.
I could only bow my head and respectfully see Aunt Deng off.
Seeing Aunt Deng walking away, the two of them immediately went into the house.
"My Lord!"
Lingji lost his temper and shouted at Xie Qingya after entering: "Aunt Deng said she wants to choose a wife for me, you must make the decision for me!"
"I don't want to get married yet!"
Changfeng saw that he had spoken, so he stopped talking.
But a pair of eyes were staring at Xie Qingya without blinking, and it was obvious that he wanted his help as well.
If Aunt Deng really said something to Cui Niang, he would never be able to enter Cui Niang's room again!
"Okay, Aunt Deng won't do that." Xie Qingya sat on the chair, but he didn't feel comfortable at all.
I slept on the recliner last night.
When I stood up, I almost fell to the ground.
I fell asleep, but my back and waist ached.
Even when we fought for several days in a row, it was never so tiring.
It turns out that this recliner is not suitable for human sleeping.
The ringgit heaved a sigh of relief after hearing that.
Changfeng noticed that something was wrong with him.
Speaking of which, when I saw Prince Wang this morning, I felt that he was a little strange.
"My Lord, are you okay?"
Changfeng saw how he was sitting and couldn't help but ask him.
"What's wrong? What's wrong? What's wrong with the prince?" Lingji also asked.
Of course, it was impossible for Xie Qingya to tell the truth.
He is very concerned about his reputation, how could he let them know such an embarrassing thing?
"It's OK."
Holding back his trembling, Xie Qingya refrained from rubbing his back with his hands. He ordered with a stern face, "Are those people Xu Duanyi brought here under control?"
Listen to him talk about business.
The two of them immediately calmed down.
Changfeng replied first: "I have asked people to keep an eye on them, but I don't know their background or how deep they are. I am afraid of disturbing them, so I asked people to watch from a distance. If there is anything wrong, report it immediately."
Xie Qingya hummed and said, "Don't worry about those people in the outer courtyard. Even if they ask about something, just let them say it."
Anyway, except for Changfeng and Lingji, everyone else in this mansion is the same as the people outside, thinking that he is now a confused playboy.
It doesn't matter what you say.
"Pay special attention to those who serve Xu Duanyi."
He guessed that if the palace really sent someone to keep an eye on him, they would not be too far away from him. They would definitely be those people who served Xu Duanyi on a daily basis, so that they could easily check for clues about him.
"yes."
They both received the order.
Xie Qingya thought of something and reminded him, "There is also the maidservant named Shi Yu beside Xu Duanyi. Her martial arts skills are not low. Be careful when someone is watching you, and don't let her notice you."
Speaking of Shi Yu's martial arts training, it was actually his idea in the beginning.
At first, Xu Duanyi was taken out of the palace by him for fun. Once, she was almost kidnapped by a trafficker, although he rescued her in time.
But Xie Qingya was still shocked that day.
He couldn't imagine what he would do if something really happened to Xu Duanyi that day.
Being scolded, beaten and cursed are the smallest things.
What would happen to Xu Duanyi if she was really kidnapped? What would she experience and suffer?
This is what he is most worried about.
He couldn't imagine it, nor did he want to imagine it.
On the way back.
Xu Duanyi kept comforting him, saying that she was fine and that she would not tell anyone else.
But he couldn't really pretend nothing happened.
So when he returned home that day, he took the initiative to admit his fault to his parents, was whipped, and knelt in the ancestral hall for a few days.
Later when entering the palace.
He told his cousin about this and suggested to him that Xu Duanyi's maid should learn martial arts.
After all, he couldn't always look after her.
If there were people around her who knew martial arts, then no matter where Xu Duanyi wanted to go in the future, there would be someone to protect her, and things like this would not happen again.
I didn't expect that now——
This actually made things more difficult for him, as he had to investigate while avoiding Xu Duanyi's eyes and ears.
But he does not regret his original proposal.
They both should.
The order has been given, and Xie Qingya has nothing else to say now.
Before letting the people go, Xie Qingya told Changfeng, "Go back and find someone to get my personal belongings back."
Changfeng naturally knew what he was talking about.
Just as he was about to agree, Lingji asked in confusion, "Since the princess is planning to move out, why did the prince let her live in Linfeng Pavilion just now? It's such a hassle."
Xie Qingya did not answer, but just raised the curtain and glanced at Lingji.
"Prince, let's go out first." Changfeng hurriedly pulled Lingji out.
The door was closed.
Xie Qingya heard Lingji's voice coming from outside the house: "Why did you suddenly pull me out?"
Changfeng's voice could not be heard.
Xie Qingya ignored it.
He closed his eyes and leaned back in his chair.
He didn't know why he suddenly said that to Aunt Deng.
But at that moment just now, he subconsciously didn't want Xu Duanyi to move out... It was as if, if she really moved out of Linfeng Pavilion, there would be nothing left between the two of them.
They have nothing to do with each other anymore.
"It seems like this, there is something like that..."
Xie Qingya's self-deprecating voice rang out from the room. He pulled the corner of his lips and sneered.
I really don't understand what I was thinking just now.
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