He was naturally aware of the recent rumors, especially regarding Xie Qianzhong, who, by all accounts, should not be here.
"Your Excellency is newly married, what important matter could have troubled you to appear in the palace?"
Li Zhaoxian mustered his spirits, put on a smile, and asked.
Xie Qianzhong could see the other party's obvious attempt to curry favor, but after listening, he simply replied calmly.
"This has nothing to do with the Crown Prince, I shall take my leave now."
He remained aloof as always, and after finishing speaking, he left without giving Li Zhaoxian another glance.
Li Zhaoxian was, after all, the crown prince; when had he ever been treated so coldly?
It was only with these two that we encountered a formidable obstacle!
"Damn it..."
He dared not speak his anger, and could only mutter a curse under his breath to make sure the other person couldn't hear him.
However, Li Zhaoxian did not have a good day. After returning, he found Song Tangli again.
Song Tangli wore a headband, and to make her lie more believable, she applied a light layer of makeup, making her look pitiful.
"It's been two days already, and it seems the disguise is quite good; at least it hasn't aroused any suspicion..."
She was quite melancholy. Although she knew that this couldn't go on, she could only get by day by day.
Xiaoyao, who was standing by, saw Song Tangli's worried expression and immediately offered some words of comfort.
"Your Majesty, please do not be anxious. I have also contacted others to help us think of a solution."
"But I'm always feeling uneasy and uncertain. I get anxious every day I can't come up with a solution."
Song Tangli sighed, her usual liveliness gone, replaced by a look of sorrow.
Xiaoyao gripped her hand tightly: "Is it not enough for me to put your mind at ease with me here?"
Just then, Lee So-hyeon walked in from outside and saw the two shaking hands.
"What's going on?" Lee So-hyun asked, finding the situation very strange.
Thinking the situation was not good, Xiaoyao was comforting Song Tangli before taking action.
Song Tangli was surprised that he would suddenly come in, so she quickly pulled her hand away and then said.
"I was a little anxious just now and wanted to get up and walk around, but Xiaoyao persuaded me not to."
"The doctor said you need to rest in bed. Let's be good and get through these days."
Li Zhaoxian, of course, believed this without a doubt, but as he spoke, he glanced at Xiaoyao.
"The Crown Princess's medicine is still warming on the stove. Go and take a look."
"Yes, then this servant will take her leave."
Xiaoyao didn't say anything more, but left directly.
Li Zhaoxian watched Xiaoyao's departing figure, a hint of something else seeming to creep into his eyes.
It's really hard on him; even in this situation, he still has the mind to think about these things.
"Your Highness, haven't you been quite busy lately? What brings you here?"
Just as Li Zhaoxian was lost in thought, a gentle voice sounded beside him.
His wandering thoughts were finally brought back to his senses, and he quickly answered.
"Recently, the Empress's son has gained considerable prestige and his popularity is growing, which is seriously affecting my position."
Upon hearing this, Song Tangli's heart skipped a beat; this was of utmost importance to them.
"What should we do then? Do the staff have any good ideas?"
“All they do all day is fight amongst themselves. They never come up with any good ideas. I was thinking you were clever,” Li Zhaoxian replied with obvious disdain.
After he finished speaking, he held Song Tangli's hand again.
"I know you've always been the most understanding person."
Song Tangli finally understood: he wouldn't come to her unless he needed something.
"Your Highness, if there is anything I can do to help, please be sure to tell me!"
Song Tangli spoke directly, her words sounding exceptionally sincere.
Lee So-hyeon was truly impolite, blurting out the answer directly.
"Now that the Prime Minister has entered the palace again, his sudden summons is naturally due to the recent turmoil, so I was thinking it best to curry favor with them?"
Li Zhaoxian is really daring now, actually coming up with such an idea.
As he spoke, he began to try to win over Song Tangli.
"Besides, we are now brothers-in-law. Even if we had many unpleasant things in the past, it's time to let them go."
Song Tangli knew he had such plans, but she knew that things would only be better for her if Li Zhaoxian lived a good life.
But she pretended to be troubled, frowning as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.
"Your Highness, you know what happened on the day of the bride's return visit; it didn't turn out very well."
"I am naturally aware of this, but it is inevitable that this family will have its share of disagreements, but deep down they are definitely connected by blood."
Li Zhaoxian answered earnestly, still gazing at Song Tangli.
Song Tangli seemed to be very conflicted, but after thinking it over, she could only nod.
"Yes, Your Majesty, I understand. If I see Mother again, I will definitely put in a good word for her."
"I knew you were the best. Hearing you say that puts my mind at ease."
Li Zhaoxian finally showed a satisfied smile, but Song Tangli was afraid that if it went on for too long, she would be exposed, so she quickly said something.
“Mother just sent someone to say that they have already set off and may arrive soon. In that case, it is not appropriate for Your Highness to stay here.”
"You are so thoughtful. I'll take my leave now. I have some things to take care of, and I'll come back to see you after I'm done."
Li Zhaoxian answered with a smile, and Song Tangli nodded obediently.
"I am currently unable to see you off, so I will not."
"Not at all. You should get some rest first, and be sure to speak well of your mother-in-law when you see her later."
Lee So-hyeon gave him a few more instructions before leaving, but he was still quite unsure of what to do.
He knew, of course, that even if his mother-in-law wanted to help, Song Tangxue's approval was the most important thing.
As expected, Song's mother arrived quickly, her face filled with anxiety and worry.
"How could I suddenly be so careless? What happened?!"
"Mother, don't worry, it's just a minor accident."
Song Tangli said guiltily, adding, "It's all my fault, I've made you worry again."
"What are you saying, child? What happened? How did things turn out like this?"
Mother Song frowned as she answered, but didn't forget to continue asking questions.
Song Tangli had already prepared a lie, and then she said.
"I just got up yesterday, and I didn't expect those girls to be so clumsy. They put all the vases together and were going to tidy them up, but they started breaking one after another. My daughter was frightened by the noise."
Song Tangli was also particularly helpless, as if she had suffered an undeserved disaster.
Upon hearing this, Song's mother understood what was going on and quickly replied.
"Having committed such a grave mistake, they should be beaten to death. That was the right thing to do. They shouldn't have bothered you!"
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