"Brother Crown Prince, since that person is trying to sow discord between us, let's go along with it and let him know that we are at odds. Let's see what he does next, and maybe we can find some clues!"
The crown prince nodded. "Good! Continue!"
“When we returned to Yuqing Palace, we didn’t go back together. You left in a huff by yourself, leaving me in the Imperial Garden.”
I believe that within fifteen minutes, everyone in the palace will know about the discord between the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess!
"Then I'll trouble you, Crown Prince, to sleep in the study for the next few days! That will make it easier for people to believe!" He Xue thought her idea was perfect.
The Crown Prince's face grew darker as he listened. He moved closer to He Xue, put his arm around her waist, and pulled her in front of him, their bodies pressed tightly together.
"He Xue, your ultimate goal is probably to sleep in a separate room from me, isn't it?"
"No way! How could that be!" He Xue said, her eyes darting around. "I did this just to make it more realistic!"
"Don't worry, the matter of Yuqing Palace won't get out, and no one will be able to find out, so don't even think about it!" the Crown Prince said with a smile.
"Brother Crown Prince, we can also release some information to make it seem more real!"
"It's fine to spread the word, but we don't need to sleep in separate rooms!"
"He Xue, a day apart feels like three autumns. Tell me, how long has it been since we last met? Don't you miss me?" The Crown Prince looked at He Xue with a resentful expression.
He Xue cupped the prince's face and said, "Brother Prince, of course I miss you, but I also don't want to get out of bed!"
Every day when I went to Chengqian Palace, my aunt would look like she wanted to say something but hesitated, then shake her head and have someone bring me a bowl of tonic. I had no choice but to drink it!
[Crown Prince, I've been holding back for so long this time, I'm afraid I'll have to spend tomorrow in bed!]
[I really have this plan!] the prince thought to himself.
The prince looked at Hexue pitifully, "Hexue, when have you ever missed a day of getting up? Your mother is just trying to help you recover; you're overthinking it."
Besides, can you really bear to see me sleeping alone on that cold little bed in the study?
He Xue was speechless at the Crown Prince. "Brother Crown Prince, I don't even know when you go to court every day. Besides, it's not winter now, so it won't be cold no matter where I sleep!"
"You don't need to get up when I go to court; you can just keep sleeping."
"I don't need you to help me get dressed. Didn't I wear clothes before we were married?" the Crown Prince said matter-of-factly.
"How about I sneak back to your bedroom tonight to find you?" the Crown Prince suggested.
"It's settled then. You go back first, I'll go back later!" The Crown Prince didn't give He Xue a chance to speak at all.
“Okay!” He Xue replied.
Soon enough, word spread throughout the palace that the Crown Prince and Crown Princess had quarreled in the Imperial Garden, that the Crown Princess had returned to Yuqing Palace in tears, and that the Crown Prince had left the Imperial Garden in a huff.
Looking at the Crown Prince's gloomy face, He Zhu didn't dare to breathe. [Oh no, there are definitely no good days ahead. What's wrong with the Crown Prince and Crown Princess? Weren't they fine just now in Chengqian Palace?]
Did the Crown Princess quarrel with the Crown Prince because of Xu Yan? It seems we need to discuss this with Qingdai and Xia Bing. We can't let the Crown Prince and Crown Princess continue to misunderstand each other like this; otherwise, it'll be like the gods fighting, and the underlings suffering the consequences!
After returning to Yuqing Palace, Xue continued to do what she was supposed to do.
Looking at He Xue like this, Qing Dai and Xia Bing both agreed that He Xue was only pretending to be calm on the surface, and that she must be very sad inside.
"Your Highness, please don't be sad. No matter what, Xia Bing and I will always be by your side!" Qingdai said.
“Yes, Your Highness, I will always be with you. If you are feeling unwell, please don’t keep it to yourself. It really breaks my heart to see you like this!” Xia Bing said.
"I'm really okay! Really!" Xue emphasized.
"Princess, please don't act like this in front of us. If you want to cry, then cry!" Xia Bing said with a sob in her voice. She no longer addressed He Xue as Crown Princess. In her heart, no matter how He Xue's status changed, He Xue would always be her princess.
He Xue was deeply moved by Qing Dai and Xia Bing's concern for her. To prevent them from overthinking, He Xue told them the truth.
"Fake?" Xia Bing said in surprise.
"Keep your voice down!" Qingdai said to Xia Bing.
Xia Bing covered her mouth with a smile and said in a low voice, "That's wonderful! I knew His Highness the Crown Prince had been so good to you before, how could he possibly change his mind so easily?"
"This servant has decided that if His Highness the Crown Prince truly changes his mind, this servant will probably never marry in this lifetime!"
"Don't worry, His Highness the Crown Prince hasn't changed his mind, you can still get married!" He Xue said with a smile.
"This servant will stay by your side! This servant will go and prepare your meal right away!" Knowing that He Xue and the Crown Prince were still alright, Xia Bing's mood immediately improved.
"Princess Consort, do we still need to wait for His Highness the Crown Prince?" Qingdai asked.
"No need, if we're going to put on an act, we should go all the way!" He Xue said.
"Xia Bing, watch your mouth, it's almost stretched to your ears! Don't let others see it," Qing Dai reminded Xia Bing.
"I see!"
Xia Bing was startled when He Zhu suddenly appeared on her way to the small kitchen.
Xia Bing patted her chest and said irritably, "Chief Steward He, scaring people can be fatal!"
“Please forgive me, young lady, but the matter is quite urgent. You have seen the situation of the Crown Prince and Crown Princess. Are you just going to stand by and watch?” He Zhu asked anxiously.
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