"Master, please slow down."
The palanquin arrived quickly, and Liu Lingxi immediately got up and started walking out of the palace, before anyone could react.
After a long while, when they came to their senses, Ye Zhi and the little eunuch quickly followed.
Ye Zhi watched as her mistress frowned with every step she took, yet still tried to walk faster. She immediately felt sorry for her and stepped forward to support her.
Even though she knew she shouldn't, Ye Zhi couldn't help but urge her master to slow down.
"Master, you were feeling unwell last night... You should slow down now, otherwise your body won't be able to handle it."
Liu Lingxi was preoccupied with her own troubles and had no time for words of advice. She shook her head.
"Ye Zhi, I wonder how His Highness is doing now. How could he have offended Sheng Yanyan?"
Do you think it might be because of what happened at Fengyi Palace yesterday, or the incident of Lingzhi being beaten to death the other day...?
Liu Lingxi was clearly at a loss, her mind going through all the possibilities from the past to the present.
She gripped Yeats's arm tightly, as if doing so would provide her with support.
Yeats didn't know what was going on either, and had no way to explain things to his master, so he could only try his best to appease him.
"Master, please don't worry, we're on our way right away. I'll urge them to hurry."
"Yes, yes, faster."
Fortunately, the eunuchs carrying the sedan chair were indeed quite strong and knew the situation was urgent, so they quickly arrived at Yangxin Gate.
The moment Liu Lingxi appeared at the Yangxin Gate, Sheng Jin, who was calming himself down in the Yangxin Hall while reviewing memorials, received the news.
A drop of ink fell onto a folded paper, blurring the characters he had just written.
"Where is the Crown Princess?"
Sheng Jin didn't care about the memorials anymore. He immediately jumped up from the dragon throne and looked at Xiao Yezi, who was kneeling and reporting.
His gaze was piercing; in that instant, his eyes shone with an astonishing light!
Xiao Yezi vaguely guessed the Emperor's feelings for the Crown Princess, and although her heart pounded with fear, she—
He's already on the wrong side of the law; there's no way out now.
So he simply lowered his head even further, but his answer was not at all hesitant.
"Yes, this servant saw the Crown Princess's entourage from afar, they should have arrived by now."
"Let's go take a look."
Sheng Jin started walking out with great enthusiasm, her steps light as the wind, but she stopped at the door and asked Xiao Yezi a question.
"Are my clothes disheveled, my hair ornament askew, and my face smudged with ink?"
"Your Majesty is handsome and elegant, with a dragon-like bearing and a phoenix-like appearance. There is nothing wrong with him."
Xiao Yezi didn't dare to look too closely, only glancing up briefly before quickly lowering her head again.
At the same time, a nagging thought arose in my mind—
Your Majesty is being far too meticulous. The Crown Princess knows nothing about this; perhaps she's currently concerned about His Highness the Crown Prince!
Little Yezi himself was unaware that his idea would soon be confirmed, because...
As he stepped out of the Hall of Mental Cultivation with the Emperor, he saw the Crown Prince and Crown Princess looking deeply in love!
He quickly glanced furtively at his emperor and, sure enough, saw the emperor's face darken instantly.
Xiao Yezi dared not look anymore, and stood next to Sheng Jin, burying her head even lower.
Meanwhile, the young couple remained completely unaware of anything and continued their sweet, intimate moments.
"Your Highness..."
After Liu Lingxi alighted from the sedan chair, she limped over to the Crown Prince and knelt down beside him, tenderly cupping his face in her hands.
The crown prince turned around and saw his young crown princess running towards him—
He almost thought he was seeing things.
It wasn't until the woman gently cupped his cheeks, and the tender yet real touch brought him back to his senses.
Like waking from a dream.
Sheng Changfeng's tender heart seemed to be touched by something, and his eyes were more gentle and moved than ever before.
He didn't pry Liu Lingxi's small hand off his cheek, but instead covered it with hers—
"Xi'er, why are you here? You're not feeling well, how can you kneel down like this?"
The Crown Prince recalled seeing Xi'er's strange walking posture and what happened last night, and felt even more heartache.
"You should rest now. I was reckless last night and upset Father Emperor this morning, which is why you have to run around and work hard with me."
"Your Highness, I'm worried about you..."
This scene was so deeply moving, so touching, and yet so—heartbreaking!
Hearing the familiar voice and seeing the figure she had longed for day and night, only to find that he was calling out another man's name, Sheng Jin felt like her head was about to explode!
It felt like a huge hole had been torn in my chest, and countless cold winds were rushing in, chilling me to the bone.
Ironically, even though it was so dazzling, he still couldn't bear to look away and stared at it intently.
"This servant greets Your Majesty."
However, some sharp-eyed people noticed that the Emperor had left the Hall of Mental Cultivation at some point, and immediately bowed in respect.
The palace maid's voice woke the two who were whispering sweet nothings to each other, and Liu Lingxi immediately withdrew her small hand.
Although the Crown Prince was somewhat reluctant, still craving the warmth of his Crown Princess's body and her alluring fragrance, ...
There was nothing I could do; Father Emperor had arrived!
"Your subject pays respects to Your Majesty."
The two knelt in the same way, bowing to the emperor in the same manner, and stood together as a perfect match.
Sheng Jin had never realized so clearly before that the person he loved did not belong to him, and his heartache was so real.
He just stared quietly at the perfect couple before him.
No, to be precise, he was only staring at that woman—Liu Lingxi.
Liu Lingxi felt the almost tangible gaze from above her head, and her heart began to pound with unease.
Why is Father staring at her like that? Could it be that the Crown Prince's punishment is really related to her?
Is it because of the Fengyi Palace incident?
Just as Liu Lingxi was lost in thought, Sheng Jin's voice finally rang out.
"Get up, everyone."
The man's voice was full of authority and solemnity, leaving no room for argument or rebuttal.
"Your Highness."
"Don't be afraid, Xi'er."
After Liu Lingxi got up, she found that the Crown Prince was still kneeling upright, so she also became worried.
After comforting his young princess, the crown prince looked up at the imposing figure.
"Father, I am guilty, but I still do not know what I have done wrong. Please enlighten me, Father."
“Father, Your Highness and I are husband and wife. Perhaps Your Highness has indeed made some mistakes, but I am willing to share the burden with Your Highness.”
As she was speaking, Liu Lingxi tried to kneel down again, but her arm was suddenly supported by a strong hand.
Even through the fabric, Liu Lingxi could feel the scorching heat of the other person's palm and the domineering scent of ambergris emanating from them, which seemed to be vying to penetrate her nostrils.
This person...
Liu Lingxi slowly raised her head, just in time to meet the other person's burning gaze—
"Father?"
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