Seeing Qin Xi's unyielding attitude, Princess Zhaoyang pinched the bridge of her nose and continued, "Is there anything you need? I'll go and talk to the head of the Imperial Household Department. It's better than you just waiting here."
Qin Xi: "Thank you for your concern, but it's not necessary."
"..."
Princess Zhaoyang was speechless. She couldn't help but reflect on herself—did she really need to be so wary of her?
"Never mind, never mind." She waved her hand and said in a conciliatory manner, "I was just afraid that you wouldn't be used to living in this palace. If you're not comfortable, my brother will be unhappy too."
Qin Xi: "Thank you for your concern, I'm fine."
"..."
Princess Zhaoyang took a breath, finally abandoning her idea of trying to get close to her. Qin Qi was just relieved when she heard her suddenly ask, "Do you know Chunfeng Tower?"
Chunfeng Tower... that sounds familiar.
Qin Xi frowned and thought for a moment, then finally remembered. Chunfeng Tower was the largest brothel in the capital, and Lu Huai had been there before, so she remembered it very clearly.
Since becoming pregnant, she has rarely used her brain. Lu Huai handles all the mental tasks for her. He also takes care of the physical tasks for her.
In short, during her pregnancy, she was no different from a salted fish.
Qin Xi keenly sensed that what followed was what Princess Zhaoyang truly wanted to say to her.
She looked down and touched her belly, her eyes crinkling with laughter, and said happily, "I'm sorry, I didn't know. My husband said I'm not allowed to think about anything else but him."
"..."
She looked like a fool lost in love. Princess Zhaoyang gave her a complicated look, finding it hard to reconcile her with the Qin Xi of the past.
She took a breath. "Then let me tell you, it's the largest brothel in the capital, and it's also where Young Master Lu and Young Master Shu frequent the most."
Qin Qi covered her mouth in alarm and said cautiously, "This... Your Highness, how did you know? You... you wouldn't..."
Before she could finish speaking, Princess Zhaoyang sensed that it wasn't exactly a compliment. She pinched the bridge of her nose and gave Qin Xi a probing look. Seeing the clear look in her eyes, she realized she was overthinking things.
Qin Xi has been hailed as a lady of high society for so many years, so it's quite...normal that she doesn't know anything about brothels, right?
Princess Zhaoyang sighed, no longer dwelling on the matter, and asked casually, "Do you know where the Second Young Master Lu is now?"
Qin Xi's eyes darkened, and he couldn't help but sneer inwardly. This woman really hadn't given up. Even at this point, she still wanted to sow discord between them. How ridiculous.
Qin Qi remained expressionless, and was about to speak when he was interrupted.
"His Majesty has arrived!"
Upon hearing the announcement, Princess Zhaoyang had no choice but to rise and bow, "Welcome, Your Majesty!"
Emperor Yuxian seemed very anxious. He didn't even have time to say "Rise" before he ran to Qin Xi. He circled her twice, as if checking if she had any problems.
Qin Xi frowned, her tone not very friendly, "What are you doing?"
Upon hearing this, Emperor Yuxian was taken aback, as if he had breathed a sigh of relief. Instead of blaming her, he laughed and said, "It's alright, it's alright."
He looked like he had run all the way back, with beads of sweat on his forehead and even the golden crown on his head tilted slightly, but he didn't notice at all, just staring blankly at Qin Qi and smiling.
Qin Xi calmly looked away, not wanting to look at him. She used to simply dislike him, but now it had turned into disgust.
Yes, disgust. Because of his actions, her impression of him gradually worsened, eventually leading to this.
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