In the imperial court, the emperor was deeply troubled. The flood had just ended, and now another place was facing a hidden danger. Xie Qianzhong had just returned to the court when the civil and military officials were discussing the matter. They were against sending him there again. In principle, Li Zhaoxian was the best candidate, but the southern region was too remote for him to bear.
The Emperor sighed again, and at that moment a eunuch rushed over: "Your Majesty, the Left Chancellor has returned!"
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At the Feast at Hongmen, Xie Qianzhong, dressed in official robes, entered alongside Song Tangxue, looking like a perfect couple. Li Zhaoxian was accompanied by a maidservant he hadn't seen before. Their intimate behavior prevented even Song Tangli from getting a word in edgewise.
Song Tangxue smiled slightly. It seemed that a lot had happened in the few days she had been gone. His Highness the Crown Prince treated a maid better than the Crown Princess. If this got out, it might directly cost him his position.
Li Zhaoyun also came here. You should know that the civil and military officials all harbored resentment towards this Prince Huaixiang. He had been in a temple since childhood, and even though he had the status of a prince, he was not destined for greatness.
Today's banquet is truly extraordinary. Song Tangxue already anticipated that even if she did nothing, there would still be a good show to watch.
Song Tangli looked terrible. After bowing, she sat down and glared at Peixi. This vixen had been getting closer to Li Zhaoxian lately by some unknown means. Ever since she entered the palace, people around her had been gossiping about her, saying that she had fallen out of favor after her miscarriage and that even a maid could stand above her.
And that bitch Song Tangxue, she's been gone for a few days and looks radiant. She's hooked up with the Left Prime Minister and is so smug. What do I have that I can't compare to her? Why did I end up like this?
"I am holding this banquet to entertain the Left Prime Minister. He recently returned victorious from the flood relief efforts in Feng County, which I entrusted to him. I would like to offer you a toast!"
In fact, there were other suspicions in the court, such as whether Li Zhaoxian's position as crown prince was in jeopardy. In previous years, the crown prince was the one who went to provide disaster relief, but this time it was handed over to Xie Qianzhong. Could it be that the Xie family would eventually rule the country?
"Thank you, Your Majesty. I have successfully completed my mission this time."
“Recently, there have been floods in the south as well. The Left Chancellor has just returned, and I intend to send Xian’er there.” Li Zhaoxian naturally did not want to go to such a remote and desolate place, but he could not disobey the imperial decree. “Your Majesty, I will do my utmost!”
A group of dancers strolled in from both sides, their graceful figures alluring beneath layers of fine gauze. Li Zhaoxian stared, his eyes glazed over, unaware that wine had spilled onto his clothes.
"He's truly a good-for-nothing," Empress Cheng said disdainfully. Li Zhaoxian's mother was favored, and he was designated as the crown prince at birth. In terms of strategy and methods, he was hardly capable of anything.
"Go quickly and tell your father." The Empress gave Li Zhaoyun a look, and the latter stood up and bowed slightly. "Father, I dare to go to the south as well to fight the flood with my brother."
Li Zhaoyun has recently gained a lot of favor, and the emperor has gradually entrusted him with handling affairs of the court. He has completed all of them smoothly, which has changed the emperor's opinion of him quite a bit. If it weren't for Li Zhaoxian's existence, he would have been made crown prince long ago.
"Yun'er is so kind. Then you and Xian'er shall go to the south together." The Emperor was very pleased. Fortunately, his princes all pleased him, which put his mind at ease.
Just then, Song Tangli left the banquet. Seeing that no one was paying attention to her, Song Tangxue followed her. She turned into the guard's bedroom, where the person she had been intimate with in her past life was.
The man's name was Su Yuxing. He was an inconspicuous member of the guards, responsible for protecting and comforting His Highness the Crown Prince. When Li Zhaoxian was at the banquet, the guards would wait there.
Song Tangli looked around, and when no one was around, she quietly pushed open the door and entered. Song Tangxue leaned close and whispered in her ear.
“Ah Xing, I haven’t been favored by Li Zhaoxian these past few days, and I want to have another child.”
"Your Highness has not visited me for a long time, and I have been missing you dearly." A rustling sound followed, and half an hour later, Song Tangli hurriedly fled the place, her clothes slightly disheveled.
After she left, Song Tangxue emerged from behind the tree. The guard named Su Yuxing came out for some fresh air, feeling quite cheerful. Just then, a cold dagger was pressed against his neck.
"Don't make a sound, go inside first."
Su Yuxing entered the bedroom trembling. Inside, a stick of sandalwood incense was lit for relaxation. The room was sparsely furnished.
"My lord, I'm already inside. Could you please let me go?" The man behind him loosened his grip, and Su Yuxing turned around to draw his sword, but the man was quite skilled and pushed him forward with his elbow.
Only then did he realize that this person was actually the Crown Princess. Unlike the other day, her eyes were full of ruthlessness. Her skills were no less than his, and even stronger than his.
Before he could finish speaking, Song Tangxue held the dagger to his neck again. "I need you to do something."
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When the Feast at Hongmen ended, Song Tangxue still hadn't returned. Li Zhaoxian was too preoccupied with being intimate with the woman in his arms to care about her. So, once again, the Crown Prince's carriage left without waiting for her. Xie Qianzhong waited at the palace gate, his face full of worry.
At this moment, a graceful figure slowly stepped in. Dressed in pure white, she looked like a celestial being descended from heaven. Strands of her hair fell slightly, obscuring her captivating eyes.
"Tang Xue." Xie Qianzhong's tone was very gentle, as if he were treating the most precious treasure in the world.
"Why haven't you left yet?" Song Tangxue was a little surprised. She had talked to Su Yuxing about some things, which had taken up a lot of time. He was an important part of the plan, so she had to spend more time talking to him.
"I’m waiting for you."
At the banquet, Song Tangxue left early. He wanted to follow her, but the Emperor held him back and talked to him for a long time, so he couldn't leave. His intuition told him that what Song Tangxue did was related to Li Zhaoxian.
"I suddenly don't want to go back." Song Tangxue was in a great mood. Li Zhaoxian needed to leave the capital for three days, so she could spend these days with Xie Qianzhong. The plan was also underway today. Song Tangli had been worrying about how to deal with Peixi these past few days, so she didn't have time to make a move on herself.
She could even stay away from home for three days straight, which would give her a good chance to nurture her relationship with Xie Qianzhong.
"My residence happens to be a bit empty, why don't you come and keep me company for a few days?" Xie Qianzhong went along with her suggestion.
That's exactly what I was thinking.
Along the way, Xie Qianzhong felt more relaxed than ever before, temporarily putting aside his deep-seated hatred. His heart was only filled with the person beside him. Meeting Song Tangxue was the greatest fortune of his life. Otherwise, he would have been blinded by hatred and become a person without any other emotions.
Upon returning to the Crown Prince's residence, he bumped into Pei Xi, whose expression seemed off. Pei Xi instinctively put her hands behind her back.
"What's in your hand?" She refused to take it out, so Song Tangxue snatched it away, revealing a pill with a somewhat familiar taste—it was Huanmei Powder.
This maid is truly remarkable. The Enchanting Powder is something only found in the Western Regions; it's not something that's usually used when goods are exchanged between the two countries.
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