Pei Zhi looked at the letter in her hand, then looked helplessly at the person lying on the bed.
Pei Zhi shook her head angrily, but thankfully Qin Xiangyang was alright.
Pei Zhi hadn't expected Qin Xiangyang to be so bold as to take such a risk.
If he's not careful, Qin Xiangyang could really lose his life.
Pei Zhi noticed Qin Xiangyang, who was lying on the couch, move: "Awake?"
"Hmm." Qin Xiangyang responded, covering his head with his hand. "Is the princess alright?"
"You still have time to worry about me?"
Pei Zhi tapped Qin Xiangyang's forehead with her finger. "It seems your injury doesn't hurt."
Qin Xiangyang said with a pitiful expression, "It hurts."
Pei Zhi scolded, "If you're afraid of pain, why would you take such a big risk?"
Qin Xiangyang shrugged. "There's no use for me staying by the princess's side. If my life can help the princess in any way, that would be the best outcome."
Pei Zhi couldn't help but retort, "Who said you're useless?"
"You're very useful, you know?"
Pei Zhi was unwilling to let Qin Xiangyang ridicule him like this.
"Am I useful?" Qin Xiangyang didn't believe it. "How can I compare to Xie Qi and Yuan Chengyu?"
"If I can do something for the princess with my life, it will be worth it."
Qin Xiangyang truly believed this; the princess had been getting busier and busier these days.
Qin Xiangyang occasionally watched as the princess discussed matters with Xie Qi and Yuan Chengyu, and for the first time, he felt a pang of regret.
He regretted not entering officialdom back then.
Emperor Pei had previously said that if any members of the Qin family wanted to become officials, they could recommend them to him.
However, the Qin family did not want to get involved in officialdom. They were imperial merchants, backed by His Majesty, and did not need to participate in the bloody battles of officialdom.
But Qin Xiangyang saw that he couldn't help Pei Zhi at all.
Every day, Qin Xiangyang could only wait for Pei Zhi to return to the mansion to take care of him, which made him feel very disappointed.
“I could find many people like Xie Qi and Yuan Chengyu if I wanted them.”
But you are different.
Pei Zhi looked at Qin Xiangyang seriously, "You are my consort, one of a kind in the whole world, no one can replace you."
"If others don't look down on you, why should you belittle yourself like that?"
"Being able to wake up and hear the princess's words makes my death worthwhile."
Pei Zhi pinched Qin Xiangyang's nose. "Alright, no one dares to let you die now. I don't agree."
Qin Xiangyang held Pei Zhi in his arms and listened as she explained her plans.
They are now just waiting for Emperor Pei to reveal the imperial seal.
Emperor Pei suddenly returned, but the court officials didn't react much.
Emperor Pei was originally the emperor, and Pei Zhi had not yet ascended the throne; before that, he was merely ruling from behind the curtain.
The difference is that now Emperor Pei is accompanied by the Second Prince every day, and Princess Chang Le is dead.
The Xie residence has been quite lively these past few days, with many ministers coming to inquire about news.
The ministers were shrewd; it seemed far too easy for the second prince to succeed.
Others may not know, but these ministers are well aware of it.
Princess Chang Le has already taken control of the entire court.
Why was the Second Prince able to rescue Emperor Pei in the end?
Could it be that, as the Second Prince himself boasted, he is a person blessed by Heaven?
Upon hearing the news, Grand Secretary Xie merely snorted coldly and refused to see anyone.
He refused to see anyone who came.
Grand Secretary Xie hardened his heart and decided not to interfere in state affairs.
He had already resigned from his post, and when Emperor Pei returned, he did not invite Grand Secretary Xie back.
Grand Secretary Xie wouldn't make a fool of himself by taking the initiative to approach her.
Moreover, Xie Qi did not confide in Xie Ge Lao.
If Princess Chang Le were really dead, how could Xie Qi be completely unharmed?
Putting everything else aside, just consider the claim that Xie Qi betrayed Princess Chang Le and sided with the Second Prince.
If you say there was no foul play involved, Grand Secretary Xie would never believe it, not even if you beat him to death.
Grand Secretary Xie still remembered that Xie Qi had previously commented on the Second Prince, saying he was naive and foolish, as stupid as a pig.
If the second prince were to ascend the throne, the entire court would be in deep trouble.
Xie Qi's assessment of the Second Prince was so clear that unless Xie Qi had lost his mind, he wouldn't have sought refuge with the Second Prince for no reason.
Grand Secretary Xie knew there was more to the story, but since he was no longer an official in the court, he pretended not to know.
Xie Qi was busy until late afternoon before returning home, where Madam Xie was waiting for him in the courtyard.
"Mother, it's so late, is there something you need from me?"
Madam Xie nodded and dismissed the servants who were attending to her.
I wanted to tell you a few days ago, but I haven't had the chance because you've been so busy.
Xie Qi immediately said, "Mother, if there's anything you need, just say so."
"Alright." Madam Xie nodded. "Your mother wants to advise you that you should be more open-minded about some things."
Xie Qi raised an eyebrow, seemingly not quite understanding his mother's words.
Even if some people have passed away, don't be too sad. Life still goes on.
Madam Xie also knew something about her son's affair with the princess.
Lady Xie was ignorant of court politics. Now that the princess was dead, Lady Xie was afraid that her son would be too grief-stricken.
Xie Qi understood, but there were some things he couldn't tell his mother directly.
"Don't worry, Mother, I know what I'm doing."
Madam Xie carefully examined Xie Qi and saw that there was not a trace of sadness on his face.
Mrs. Xie said awkwardly, "You're quite open-minded, aren't you?"
Fortunately, Madam Xie was worried that Xie Qi was upset, so she came over to comfort him.
As a result, there wasn't a trace of sadness on her son's face.
Xie Qi thought for a moment, then cupped his hands and said, "I have another matter to trouble you with, Mother."
"you say."
“My son is not young anymore. Other mothers who are the same age as him already have children. I need to worry more about his marriage.”
Madam Xie thought she was hallucinating: "What did you say?"
"marriage?"
Madam Xie looked at Xie Qi with an unusually unfamiliar gaze, as if she didn't recognize him at all.
Xie Qi had previously acted like the princess, even refusing to marry for her sake.
As a result, the daughter-in-law she had painstakingly chosen ended up becoming her goddaughter, and she even had to give her a considerable dowry.
As a result, the princess died.
The seven-day mourning period hasn't even passed yet, and Xie Qi is already telling her to worry about the wedding arrangements?
Even though Xie Qi was her son, Madam Xie glared at him.
“You…” Madam Xie pointed at Xie Qi, “How could you do this?”
Madam Xie really couldn't understand how Xie Qi could change his mind so easily.
"You're so heartless, aren't you afraid..."
Xie Qi cupped his hands in greeting, "Mother, my relationship with the princess is a thing of the past, please don't say so much."
"Tomorrow, please spread the word that I want to find a match for my son."
Madam Xie waved her hand, declining, "I won't help you."
"You're not scared? I'm scared! What if..."
Madam Xie wondered, what if the princess saw Xie Qi like this and came back to haunt him in her dreams? Wouldn't Xie Qi be afraid?
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