Outside Yun Yayuan, separated by a door, Chu Xuan was silent for a long time, and with difficulty he forced a smile and looked at the two children in front of him.

"Okay, let mom have a good rest, daddy won't disturb her. Yaoyao is the older brother, you have to take good care of mom and sister. Daddy is leaving."

After saying this, Chu Xuan stood up and left dejectedly.

He walked all the way to the study in a daze. At this point, no matter how much he said, it would be useless. He just wanted to think quietly about what to do next. He couldn't let Lu Yanluo down.

"Husband, you're back." Chu Xuan walked to the study, and as soon as he opened the door, Zhong Xiu came to greet him.

Chu Xuan immediately stopped and looked at her: "Why are you here?"

Zhong Xiu in front of him had dressed up specially, with exquisite makeup and gorgeous clothes. She looked like a lady from a noble family and was very eye-catching.

But Chu Xuan had no interest in appreciating it. He walked around Zhong Xiu, went straight to the desk, sat down, picked up the official newspaper on the table and started reading.

Obviously being treated as a invisible person by Chu Xuan, Zhong Xiu felt a little uneasy, but she remained gentle and generous. She picked up the prepared chicken soup and walked in front of Chu Xuan.

"My dear, I heard that you were not feeling well today, so I made a bowl of chicken soup for you. Please have some."

Chu Xuan kept calling her husband again and again, frowning and feeling upset.

"Princess Showa, there is no need to be so cautious. Let's get straight to the point today."

Chu Xuan's face was cold, and he said bluntly: "Although I am not sure why Concubine Lin insisted on marrying you into the Ye Palace, I can guess that she must have some ulterior motives. Zhaohe, you have been raised outside the palace since you were a child, and have always been away from the calculations of the former dynasty and the harem. I don't want you to be innocently involved. When this matter is over, I will ask His Majesty for an imperial decree of divorce to set you free. During this period of time, you will stay in the palace quietly."

"Why?" Zhong Xiu used all her strength to hold back from yelling. Her noble status did not allow her to lose her princess's bearing. She said slowly, "No matter what, I have already married into the Yewang Mansion. Your words may be a little hurtful."

Seeing Zhong Xiu's silent look with her head bowed, Chu Xuan sighed, "Zhaohe, you and I have known each other since childhood. I only have brotherly and sisterly feelings for you, not husband-wife love. What I said today may be a little harsh, but I am doing it for your own good. You...think about it carefully."

Chu Xuan walked away without looking back, passing Zhong Xiu.

The autumn wind was a little chilly, blowing through the door onto Zhong Xiu's body, causing a chill to rise from the bottom of his heart.

Chu Xuan left. After a while, Zhong Xiu, who stayed there, also came out of the study with chicken soup.

Back at Lan Fanghua, the maid inside the door saw Zhong Xiu holding the jar in his hand and hurriedly tried to take it. However, before she could reach out her hand, Zhong Xiu viciously threw the jar to the ground, breaking it into pieces.

At the same time, Zhong Xiu's gentle and generous appearance also cracked.

Her eyes were wide open and her mouth was tightly pursed, and she looked obviously very angry.

The servants in the yard all knelt down, not daring to breathe.

Zhong Xiu stood there breathing heavily, Chu Xuan's words still ringing in her ears, reminding her of what Concubine Lin had privately warned her before she entered the mansion.

Concubine Lin once said that Lu Yanluo should not be underestimated. She was a very resourceful person and had the Night King's heart firmly in her hands.

Originally, because she was able to enter the mansion without any obstacles this time, Zhong Xiu had underestimated Lu Yanluo. Now it seems that this person really has some abilities.

In this case, this princess will not show any mercy and will make sure Lu Yanluo goes to see the King of Hell as soon as possible!

Zhong Xiu snorted coldly, shook her sleeves, and when she raised her head again, she became the dignified and generous princess again, as if it was someone else who had just thrown things in anger.

During dinner, Chu Xuan did not give up and came to Yun Yayuan again.

The two little obstacles were not there at the moment, so Chu Xuan had an idea and took the opportunity to sneak in.

As soon as I entered the door, I bumped into Lu Yanluo who came out of the kitchenette.

When Lu Yanluo saw Chu Xuan, she raised her eyebrows and smiled suddenly: "What are you doing sneakily?"

Chu Xuan's eyes and eyebrows were filled with smiles. He took the dish from Lu Yanluo in a flattering manner and said as he walked, "A-Luo made something delicious. It just so happens that I haven't eaten yet. I'll eat some with you guys."

Hearing this, Lu Yanluo curled her lips and said in disdain, "What's the matter? There's not even a bite of food for you in such a huge palace, and you have to shamelessly come to my small courtyard to eat and drink?"

Chu Xuan seemed not to understand the disgust in Lu Yanluo's words. He sat at the table and looked at Lu Yanluo with a smile on his face.

Lu Yanluo hummed slightly speechlessly and walked closer. Before she could sit down, another uninvited guest came into the yard.

"I pay my respects to the prince and princess." Zhong Xiu walked in gracefully, knelt down and kowtowed respectfully, and her every move was elegant.

Chu Xuan secretly glanced at Lu Yanluo, touched his nose uncomfortably and shouted: "Get up, Princess, why are you here at this time..."

Zhong Xiu half-closed her eyes and said respectfully, "I am here to pay my respects to the princess. I am a concubine and my first time in the palace. I should pay my respects to the princess and offer her tea."

Zhong Xiu's attitude was respectful, his words and actions were reasonable, and he knew when to advance and retreat. It was really hard to find fault with him. Chu Xuan was very satisfied with this.

It seems that what I said in the study today was still useful.

Chu Xuan wanted to make Zhong Xiu understand that it was the situation that forced her to marry into the palace, not his original intention, and that he had no personal feelings for Zhong Xiu, so she shouldn't have any delusional thoughts.

And the people who understand women the best are women.

Lu Yanluo looked at Princess Showa and sneered in her heart.

[Yan Xiwan just left, and here comes Princess Showa. What kind of physique does Chu Xuan have? He only recruits this kind of white lotus. ]

[However, this princess is quite scheming. Although she looks calm, she actually knows the principle of "hiding one's edge". If she wants to please that idiot Chu Xuan, she must please me first!]

[Tsk tsk tsk, it seems this person's rank is much higher than Yan Xiwan's. ]

Chu Xuan: “…Ahem…”

Chu Xuan felt the word "embarrassment" engraved on his face. He thought he could manipulate people's hearts, but he couldn't even tell the falsehood between women.

As the saying goes, don't hit someone who smiles at you. Zhong Xiu came over to greet him politely. Lu Yanluo couldn't open her mouth to chase him away.

"Princess, there is no need to be so polite. If you don't mind, please sit down and have dinner with me."

Lu Yanluo was about to ask someone to bring another set of bowls and chopsticks, but Zhong Xiu lowered her head and said, "Thank you, Princess, but it would be impolite for me to sit at the table while the prince and princess are having their meal. Since you two haven't had your meal yet, I'll take my leave first."

Zhong Xiu's appearance and his thoughtful manner made Lu Yanluo feel a little nervous. She turned sideways to glance at Chu Xuan, who had an embarrassed face. Lu Yanluo snorted and said nothing more.

But they couldn't even eat the delicious dinner. It tasted like wax and they just ate a few bites before leaving.