The whole body is immersed in the warm bathtub, the hot steam is thick, and the pink petals float densely on the water and flow across the shoulders.
I let Xiao Tao and Xiao Cui retreat temporarily. Looking at the rising milky white mist, I felt my mind became much clearer.
Sometimes the villains in a storybook are more popular with readers than the protagonists. This is because some villains are cruel and vicious, but they act cleanly and efficiently without any dragging their feet. In contrast, some protagonists are kind-hearted, but are often indecisive because of this, which makes readers feel itchy.
Now I am neither the protagonist nor the indecisive, so I have both disadvantages.
He raised his arms, picked up the petals from the water, and then put them back into the water, just like when he was taking a bath and playing in the water when he was a child, and he couldn't help laughing.
Since I can't change my supporting role, I'll just change what I can.
Xiao Tao and Xiao Cui brought me some warm clothes and prepared to light some charcoal to warm the house. I stretched and said, "Not for now. Come with me to Liuzhu Pavilion."
Thinking back to my past conversations with Princess Rushuang, I had always had preconceived notions about her feelings for Song Heng based on what I had read in books, but I had never truly understood her true feelings from her.
If - their story had not been on the right track from the beginning, feelings had not yet sprouted, and she and Song Heng had no romantic relationship.
Then the last barrier in my dream will be gone, and I will naturally and decisively strive to pursue what I really want in my heart.
Thinking of this actually made me feel a lot more relaxed.
As for Song Heng's feelings, I used to think that he must care about me.
But thinking of last night's words "king and minister" and "man and woman", he still felt a little hesitant. But perhaps he could figure out something from his behavior towards Ru Shuang.
In the end, is his treatment of me the possession of a king, or is it the one and only sincerity and tenderness that I truly desire?
After taking a deep breath, I looked at the sky in the yard. It was pure blue without a trace of clouds.
Inside Liuzhu Pavilion.
Song Rushuang lowered her eyes and stroked a thread-bound blue medical book. It was the one that Doctor Jiang had searched through the bookshelf for a long time to find for her when she became his disciple.
Thinking of this, her face, which had not had any effect for a long time, finally showed some joy.
"Princess, they're still here," Xiaohua walked in quietly, "and—there are more people."
Song Rushuang was not surprised. She knew that Brother Heng took care of her, but this time - she could only rebel.
But - what to do?
How could she escape from the palace, catch up with Song Heng's army, find Doctor Jiang, and then go to the battlefield with him to save the wounded?
He is a kind-hearted doctor who is indifferent to life and death. Then why can't she be with him through life and death, advance and retreat with him, and live and die with him?
Ru Shuang let out a long sigh. Xiao Hua beside her murmured, "Princess... I have an idea. I wonder if you would like to hear it?"
Suddenly, there was some light in the eyes of the two princesses, as if someone caught in the waves finally saw a piece of driftwood: "Tell me, tell me!"
"It seems that the guards outside can only be sent away by Your Majesty." Xiaohua lowered her head and looked pleasing.
"I know that too." The princess propped up her chin with her hand helplessly.
"Then we will ask His Majesty to withdraw them." Xiaohua said calmly.
"..." Ru Shuang curled her lips: "Xiao Hua, did you come here on purpose to make me happy?"
"Princess, don't worry." Xiaohua smiled gently, and a shrewd glint flashed in the young girl's eyes for a moment: "We can go find Consort Mu."
"Sister Mu?" Ru Shuang sat up straight and looked at Xiaohua intently.
"Yes," Xiaohua replied with her head lowered slightly, "Your Majesty must know that Mu Zhaoyi dotes on the princess. If we let Mu Zhaoyi speak, it will definitely be more effective."
"Hmm..." Ru Shuang pursed her lips: "But how can I guarantee that Sister Mu will help me this time? Brother Heng is worried about me, and Sister Mu is really good to me. It's hard for her to support me in taking risks."
"Princess, don't tell Consort Mu the truth about this. She cares about you and will definitely side with His Majesty!" Xiaohua was a little excited, but then she calmed down: "Just tell Consort Mu that His Majesty loves you, that's why he arranged so many guards to protect you."
"What? Xiaohua, do you know what you are saying!?" Her beautiful eyebrows frowned, and rare anger appeared in Shui Ling's eyes.
"Princess, don't worry. Listen to what I hear," Xiaohua said hurriedly, "there seems to be some discord between His Majesty and Consort Mu recently. I heard that His Majesty returned to Chengqing Palace in the middle of the night from the Chenxiang Pavilion yesterday, and he looked very unhappy."
"Then you must not say such things!"
"Princess, calm down," Xiaohua actually laughed slyly. "Princess, you're getting along with Imperial Doctor Jiang...don't you know that a little jealousy between men and women is good for growing a relationship?"
"Your Majesty and Consort Mu are currently at odds. It seems it's Consort Mu who has displeased His Majesty. If Consort Mu gets jealous and goes to Your Majesty to argue, Your Majesty will know that she's angry because he specifically sent guards to look after you. Perhaps this will be an opportunity for the two of them to develop a stronger relationship!"
Ru Shuang frowned and thought for a moment. "Of course I hope Sister Mu and Brother Heng have a good relationship, but I would never say something like 'Brother Heng likes me' that could easily lead to misunderstanding."
"Hmm..." Xiaohua lowered her head, unable to discern her expression. Then she looked up: "The princess mainly wanted to get rid of the guards, but she certainly couldn't tell Consort Mu directly."
"Why not just say that Liuzhu Pavilion was recently robbed, and His Majesty has assigned guards to you? That doesn't mean His Majesty likes you!"
Xiaohua continued, "You noticed that His Majesty seemed unhappy today, and that's the truth. Princess, you wanted to prepare a surprise to please His Majesty, but these guards are always watching you, making it impossible to prepare."
"Princess, what do you think of this?"
"Huh," Ru Shuang's expression relaxed. "That sounds good—but what if Sister Mu still doesn't want to help me find a way to get rid of the guards?"
"Then there's nothing I can do..." Xiaohua lowered her head: "But we still have to fight for the action ahead!"
"Yeah, that's right!" The princess agreed and let out a long sigh: "Thank you, Xiaohua!"
"Princess, you're too polite," Xiaohua lowered her head, the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, "It's my duty to share your worries."
"Ah," the princess suddenly said with a sense of loss, "If I really leave, Xiaohua, you must take good care of yourself."
"Also, just pretend you don't know about this. I won't leave you any loopholes when the time comes. Just say you don't know about this. Brother Heng is a reasonable person and he won't vent his anger on innocent people."
"yes."
As I walked down the stairs, I felt the biting winter cold. I bit my lip and finally smiled at Xiaotao, "Xiaotao, please help me get that crane cloak from the closet. I want to wear it today."
"Okay!" Xiao Tao's eyes lit up after hearing this, and she ran back to the house quickly. When she was running out of the house happily holding the cloak, I saw Princess Rushuang, who I hadn't seen for a long time, appear at the gate of the yard with Xiaohua.
What a coincidence!
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