Today, Song Tangxue wore a light purple long dress with tassels and floral knots at the hem, embroidered with hibiscus patterns on the skirt, and a silk belt around her waist. Her doe-like eyes were as bright as the moon.
It made her look as beautiful as a flower.
As for why she dressed up like this, Song Tangxue hadn't intended to wash up in the morning, but thinking of Xie Qianzhong who had rushed over yesterday, she inexplicably dressed up again.
Now someone else benefits.
Li Zhaoxian's gaze involuntarily lingered; this woman was now his concubine... Just thinking about it made his heart burn and his blood boil.
As soon as I entered the room, Xiao Xizi returned from the dining hall with food, looking displeased and walking hurriedly, clearly intending to come back and tattle.
Seeing Shan Xing waiting at the door, he immediately knew that the Crown Prince was also inside. Shan Xing glanced at the food that Xiao Xizi was carrying and was shocked: "His Highness the Crown Prince is here. Are you trying to fool him with this?"
"This was given to me by the Imperial Kitchen, I had no choice," Xiao Xizi said, feeling wronged. He was also dissatisfied when he went to collect his meals today.
Who are you trying to fool by giving me these few vegetable leaves? I argued with the chef, and he just said one thing: "Eat it or don't, if you don't want to eat it, get out."
He was furious. He knew all too well that the servants in the Crown Prince's residence were opportunistic and would only serve those who were indecisive, but the number of butterflies they gave him was far too small.
Shan Xing had roughly figured it out, and normally he would have turned a blind eye, since he knew that the Crown Prince liked the Crown Princess after being by his side for so many years.
But now...
"Take it in." Shanxing stepped aside, and as Xiaoxizi passed by, he said in a voice only the two of them could hear, "You know what to say, right?"
Xiao Xizi nodded almost imperceptibly.
At this moment, Song Tangxue was being pulled by Li Zhaoxian towards the chaise lounge. Song Tangxue followed behind him, looking at him with disdain.
Xiao Xizi pushed open the door and tiptoed in, placing the meal on the table. Cui Xi clearly saw the table full of green food as well.
It truly contains absolutely no meat.
"Your Highness, you must be tired after a long day. Let's eat first." Song Tangxue broke free from Li Zhaoxian's hand, her eyes cold.
Li Zhaoxian recalled Shan Xing's reply that the Crown Princess had spent the whole day checking the accounts: "Hand over these matters to the stewards in the mansion as soon as possible. You just need to enjoy life."
Song Tangxue sneered inwardly. Handing it over to the steward meant it was now the Crown Prince's property: "I'm used to handling these things; I don't trust others with them."
Li Zhaoxian was in a good mood and didn't pressure her. He led her back to the table, and frowned when he saw the dishes: "Have you been on a diet lately?"
"No." Song Tangxue looked at the table full of dishes and raised her eyebrows slightly. Song Tangli really knew how to pick her timing, sending things over at this time.
On the other side, Song Tangli looked at her face, which she had covered with thick makeup to conceal the marks, and asked Lianzhi, "Can you still tell from my face?"
Lianzhi looked at her carefully and shook her head, saying, "Your Highness looks like a fairy, His Highness the Crown Prince will surely be captivated by you."
Song Tangli couldn't help but smile and rewarded her with a few pieces of silver: "You really know how to talk. You've been gone for so long, the Crown Prince should be here by now."
She gently adjusted the hairpin in her hair. The continuous drizzle outside did not dampen her good mood. When she woke up in the morning, she found that the marks on her face had faded considerably.
With this makeup powder, it wouldn't be noticeable, so she couldn't wait to send someone to deliver food to the Crown Prince.
Unexpectedly, the Crown Prince was still kept in the Imperial Study today, and returned even later than yesterday.
As soon as she finished speaking, the palace maid Yu'er, who had been sent out, hesitated at the door for a while with a lunchbox before pushing the door open and coming in.
Song Tangli, almost unable to contain herself, lifted the hem of her skirt and ran to the door to look around: "Has His Highness the Crown Prince arrived?"
Yu'er clutched the hem of her robe and stepped back to kneel down: "Your Highness..."
The only sound outside the door was the sound of rain falling on the bluestone. Song Tangli's face turned cold: "Speak!"
Yu'er trembled slightly, and dared not hide anything from Song Tangli: "His Highness the Crown Prince went to the Crown Princess's residence as soon as he returned to the manor. I heard from Eunuch Shanxing that he seemed to be planning to dine there..."
"Bang!" Song Tangli picked up the lunchbox on the table and smashed it on Yu'er's face. Yu'er didn't even dare to dodge.
Song Tangli pointed at Yu'er in a fit of rage: "Useless thing! Even the Crown Prince couldn't be invited, what use are you to me!"
Yu'er knelt on the ground with her head down, not daring to defend herself.
Lianzhi, standing behind Song Tangli, shook her head, reminding her, "Your Highness, you should be worried about the Imperial Kitchen..."
Song Tangli's expression changed instantly, and she hurriedly lifted her skirt and rushed outside.
Lianzhi pulled Yu'er up with a complicated expression and handed her the ointment in her arms: "This is wound medicine, don't leave a scar."
After saying that, Lianzhi grabbed an oil-paper umbrella and chased after her, calling out, "Your Majesty, wait for me! Hold up the umbrella..."
Clutching the ointment, Yu'er collapsed to the ground, relieved to have escaped death. Ever since Song Tangli locked her in her room yesterday, her personality had changed drastically. She had torn off her gentle and kind mask and started beating and scolding the servants to vent her anger.
One of the palace maids was beaten so badly that she hasn't been able to get out of bed all day.
Unfortunately, the Crown Prince doted on Song Tangli, and before their wedding night, he handed over their indentures to Song Tangli, leaving her powerless to resist.
Before Song Tangxue could speak inside Chang Le Palace, a commotion erupted outside: "Crown Prince!"
Shan Xing made a token attempt to stop them, but Song Tangli broke through the crowd and knelt down straight in the doorway. Beside her was a man dressed as a chef, his face pale and cold sweat dripping from his forehead.
"Crown Prince, it's my fault for not managing things properly. This scoundrel actually embezzled my sister's food without my knowledge. I only found out today. My sister was wronged the other day!" Song Tangli knelt down, sobbing. She looked so delicate and fragile, like a spring flower in full bloom, stirring up emotions in everyone's heart.
Upon closer inspection, it was clear that the person wiping their face didn't dare to use too much force, for fear of wiping off the makeup powder.
The chef trembled and dared not speak. He glanced cautiously at Song Tangli, whose face was covered in sweat, then lowered her head and kowtowed heavily: "It was my fault for not performing my duties properly..."
Song Tangxue looked at him and put down her chopsticks, somewhat disappointed.
Good reaction! They brought over a scapegoat so quickly. But Li Zhaoxian couldn't possibly miss such an obvious trick.
"Ah Li, since it's not your fault, please get up," Li Zhaoxian called out softly, urging her to rise.
Unless he still harbors feelings for her, which is exactly what Song Tangxue needs right now.
With Lianzhi's help, Song Tangli stood up unsteadily, clutching her heart, and said, "It is Ah Li who has betrayed the Crown Prince's trust and caused my sister to suffer..."
Looking at Song Tangli dressed up, Song Tangxue understood everything. However, since she had already intended for Li Zhaoxian to leave, she let her have her way: "My sister didn't do it on purpose."
Li Zhaoxian clearly intended to lead her to bed, but Song Tangxue didn't want to get involved. She just wanted Song Tangli to regain Li Zhaoxian's heart.
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