Chapter 272 It’s All My Fault
"Thank you for the invitation, Princess. This is the first time I've worn a palace maid's dress to see you. It's very refreshing." The Princess was so dignified and elegant, and Chen Heng responded politely. They both knew what she meant.
A sharp glint flashed in the Crown Princess's eyes, but she still had a smile on her face: "Let's go."
There are not many beautiful flowers in this garden, but there are more evergreen trees, secluded paths and jade rockery.
Shen Heng followed closely behind the Crown Princess, while the rest of the maids and palace maids followed behind her.
"The situation in the court is tense. I am very upset and worried about the safety of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince who is far away in Wanzhou. It is also a helpless move to invite Madam Xie to the palace in this way." The Crown Princess said. With her status, she did not need to explain all this to the wife of a minor official. But now that Minister Qin was only an empty shell of rank, and it was difficult to tell whether Xie Jian was friend or foe, it was really unreasonable for her to do nothing and just wait for news.
Chen Heng said, "Your Highness the Crown Prince is blessed with good fortune. I believe he will return triumphantly soon." She understood the Crown Princess's feelings, and she really couldn't be magnanimous enough to see someone using her to achieve his goals.
She also knew that in the court, you get stabbed, he gets stabbed, everyone's hands are wielded like knives, it's normal. If it's just a minor fight, a minor injury, not life-threatening, she would try to be magnanimous, after all, everyone has hard times.
Seeing that Madam Xie did not seem to be panicked at all, it was quite rare among the other concubines. However, with Shen's look on her face, the Crown Princess was increasingly unsure about Xie Jian's attitude. Was he trustworthy as Minister Qin said, or had he already surrendered to the Fourth Prince?
The two walked in silence for a long time before the nanny behind them came up and called softly, "Crown Princess."
The Crown Princess nodded lightly and walked out of the round gate of the courtyard. There was a long corridor outside.
Chen Heng remembered that this corridor connected the harem, the front court, and the East Palace. The adults went to and from court, and traveled between the palaces through this passage.
Just as he was thinking about it, he saw several important ministers talking in low voices coming out from a round door. They all looked quite solemn. Xie Jian was among them.
When everyone saw the Crown Princess, their solemn expressions lengthened for a few seconds and they came forward to pay their respects.
"Meet the Crown Princess."
The Crown Princess nodded and said, "Please rise quickly, my Lords. The Emperor is unwell, and the court relies heavily on you."
"Of course I should."
Xie Jian raised his eyes inadvertently and saw Aheng among the palace maids. His sharp black eyes swept over the Crown Princess.
The Crown Princess' heart trembled. For a moment, she felt that a hint of murderous intent flashed in Xie Jian's eyes towards her. But she thought it was just her illusion. After all, she was used to big scenes, so she left calmly.
Shen Heng gave Xie Jian a smile that she didn't want. Just as she guessed, the Crown Princess just wanted to use her to control Xie Jian.
As for Xie Jian, he only took the path that was beneficial to him, but unknowingly, even though the prince had a grudge against him, he had already helped the prince a lot.
Neither the Crown Princess nor the Crown Prince knew this.
At this time, the group had already arrived at a garden in the harem. The Crown Princess slowed down her pace, as if relieved. "Madam Xie, please have lunch in the palace before leaving. Someone, take Madam Xie to rest."
What could Shen Heng say but, "Sorry to bother the Crown Princess."
Just as Shen Heng was about to leave with the nanny, a palace maid hurried over and whispered a few words into the Crown Princess's ear.
The Crown Princess's face changed drastically and she hurried towards the Queen's Palace.
Looking at the Crown Princess disappearing around the corner, Shen Heng was curious about what had happened, but for her, it was better for her not to know.
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