For a time, the Empress Dowager did not notice anything unusual, and the palace was unusually peaceful.
Because of Xiao Jin's cold expression, the court officials dared not say anything, and no one brought up the selection of concubines. It wasn't that they didn't want to, but rather—
Are they all tired of having their heads? Didn't they see that even the Emperor didn't show any mercy in dismissing the Consort's father, and now there's no intention of releasing him?
If the concubines cannot bring honor to their families, the families are unwilling to let their daughters go to the palace to suffer, so they are all in a wait-and-see state.
In fact, Song Lingxi did bring glory to her family. During her investiture ceremony, when the emperor was in a good mood, she mentioned her maternal aunt.
The Emperor secretly ordered someone to bring the person into the palace so that they could meet Song Lingxi. After exchanging greetings, they escorted the person away and even sent a royal physician to help them recover.
This unintentional act unexpectedly led to Song Lingxi becoming much more affectionate towards Xiao Jin, which flattered Xiao Jin, and life went on like this.
Now, although Song Lingxi's attitude towards Xiao Jin isn't entirely devoted, she always smiles sweetly, which makes the man feel much more at ease, and their playful banter has become more harmonious.
Xiao Jin thought to himself that he hadn't spoiled this little girl for nothing. Although he was still angry, the atmosphere between the two of them became more and more harmonious.
...
That said, today is the day the Prime Minister's Mansion is arranging another marriage; it is Xie Changling's wedding day.
After Xiao Jin finished reviewing the memorials, he timed it perfectly and kissed Song Lingxi awake, his large hands becoming even more restless.
"Ugh, Your Majesty, I can't breathe!"
Song Lingxi grabbed his mischievous hand, her eyes reddening. After more than a month of nourishment, her face was rosy and her beautiful appearance was even more dazzling than before.
She glared at Xiao Jin reproachfully and said in a coquettish voice, "Your Majesty, you're so mean. You were the one who stayed up so late, yet you woke me up so early."
Xiao Jin gently kissed Song Lingxi's forehead and lifted her up from the bed: "Let's go, or we'll miss it."
"What? Your Majesty? What's so late?"
Song Lingxi was still half asleep when she woke up to hear Xiao Jin calling her to attend some kind of banquet. No wonder she was still confused!
Xiao Jin was secretly delighted. It seemed that Xi'er had truly let go of the person and remembered nothing. Could there be better news than this?
"You really don't know? I told you!"
"Your Majesty, please stop teasing me. If I knew, I wouldn't be sleeping so soundly."
Song Lingxi pouted, feeling increasingly dissatisfied. She was still sleepy, all because of the man from yesterday. He only let her go at the crack of dawn, and he was even harsher than usual.
Anyway, the Emperor's thoughts became more and more unpredictable. He always liked to test her with questions. At first, Song Lingxi said she had missed a few, but later she got smarter and simply stopped answering.
Xiao Jin stopped keeping her in suspense. He was more interested in Song Lingxi's reaction. He couldn't help it; he was just too sensitive and suspicious. Once he noticed any signs, he couldn't help but overthink.
He wanted to know whether Xie Changling still held a place in Song Lingxi's heart. A month had passed; that should be enough, right?
"Alright, I'll just tell you directly. It's a joyous occasion at the Prime Minister's residence. I'll go with you to have a drink at the celebration."
"emperor……"
Song Lingxi was taken aback, not because she was surprised by Xie Changling's remarriage, but because she was surprised that she had already been in the palace for a month. Time really flies.
She thought back to when she married into the Prime Minister's mansion, it felt like only yesterday, everything was still vivid in her mind. But she never expected that things would have changed so much, and a new woman had entered the Prime Minister's mansion.
"What is Xi'er thinking? Is she feeling regretful?"
Xiao Jin stared intently into Song Lingxi's eyes, but thankfully, he didn't notice any expression other than shock. There was no lingering affection, no reluctance, as if she had truly forgotten about Xie Changling.
The emperor's voice, tinged with a hint of nervousness beneath its dignified tone, was clearly heard by Song Lingxi. She then smiled gently, a smile as warm and fragrant as a thousand flowers blooming.
"Your Majesty, haven't you tested me enough? I really don't want to think about him anymore. Since we've gone our separate ways, there's no need to think about it anymore. It's all in the past."
Song Lingxi's soft voice brought Xiao Jin a sense of relief. Xiao Jin stared intently into her clear eyes, which held no trace of sadness, as if she had cast aside the past.
He finally breathed a sigh of relief.
That's right. Xiao Jin was afraid of Xie Changling. He was afraid that Xi'er would not forget him, and he was also afraid that he would really kill Xie Changling because of Xi'er.
Fortunately, Xi'er has finally let him go...
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