Chapter 194 Climbing the High Branch
That day, she learned from the prince's entourage that the prince had come to the Guanyin Temple here, so she went to find the prince in person to have lunch.
At that time, Lu Yao, the most useful person by the prince's side, was guarding outside the palace. When he saw her from afar, he reported to the palace.
After a while, the prince walked out of the Guanyin Hall.
She thought at the time, since she was already here, there was no reason not to pay homage to Guanyin, so she immediately stepped forward and said that she wanted to enter the temple to pay her respects.
The prince seemed to have not expected her to do this, so he took the initiative to mention that a woman had mistakenly entered the Zunrongbao Temple and was now in the hall, and asked her not to go over to avoid being bumped into by outsiders.
When she heard this, her heart skipped a beat and she became suspicious instantly.
But the prince was not a man who indulged in women, and she couldn't believe that the prince would do such a shameful thing in such a solemn place.
Perhaps he noticed the change in her expression, and in order to reassure her, the prince ordered Yuanyang to go into the palace and escort the woman out of the honorable temple.
When the woman left the hall, Yuanyang led her away from the other end. She glanced from afar and only saw a silhouette.
Yuanyang was smart, and when he came back, he had already found out the identity of the woman clearly for her.
Only then did she know that the woman's name was Gu Xizhi, and she was one of the people involved in the cancellation of the engagement between the two generals of Chenlu some time ago.
Moreover, Gu Xizhi had indeed entered this place by mistake, and the young master of the Lu family had even clashed with the guards in his attempt to find her.
After hearing the news, she dispelled her doubts and put the matter behind her.
Who would have thought that Gu Xizhi would appear here again today.
The first time was a mistake, but the second time...
It seems that she was not being overly suspicious that day. Something must have happened between the prince and Gu Xizhi!
Gu Xizhi now understood a little bit. Prince Rui was most likely unaware of Princess Rui's visit today.
She didn't know Princess Rui's personality, nor was she sure whether Prince Rui would come to the appointment today. The most urgent thing was to escape safely.
Thinking of this, Gu Xizhi knelt down and saluted again, and said respectfully and evasively: "I am so frightened that I dare not disturb the princess. I will take my leave now."
Upon hearing this, Zhen Hanyi turned her head to look at Gu Xizhi, a hint of hesitation flashing through her mind.
She was a soft-hearted person and didn't want to get involved in those intrigues. Besides, the prince was still angry with her. If he knew today that she came here without permission, he would definitely be furious.
At this moment, she should leave as soon as possible.
But she really couldn't understand why the prince wanted to meet a "married woman" again and again.
Not to mention what the conspiracy was, where would such behavior put her as a princess?
Gu Xizhi saw Princess Rui standing there silently. She was unsure and tried to take a step back.
Yuanyang was alert, thinking that this woman probably had bad intentions, so she tried to speak out: "Princess, do you want me to call the nanny?"
Zhen Hanyi was originally undecided, but upon hearing this, she immediately nodded.
Yuanyang immediately walked out of the hall quickly and brought back a nanny and another maid in a blink of an eye.
When Gu Xizhi saw this, she knew something was wrong.
She was inevitably frightened and panicked, knowing that perhaps only by telling the truth could she save her life, so she spoke quickly:
"Princess, please allow me to report. I came here today at the invitation of the prince. I have something important to discuss with you!"
"I am a humble girl, and I already have a loving husband at home. I don't have any improper thoughts about you, my lord!"
"This meeting with the prince is related to his great cause and is of great importance. I implore the princess to be clear-headed and not to misunderstand, so as not to damage your reputation and that of the prince, and also delay the prince's important business!"
When Gu Xizhi said this, Zhen Hanyi was shocked at first, and then became even more hesitant.
But when the nanny beside her heard this and learned that this girl had come to meet the prince privately, her eyes widened and she said angrily:
"Princess, don't be fooled by this bitch's sweet words. How can a woman like her participate in the great cause of the prince?"
"Now that he's been caught by the princess, he's actually coming up with such a high-sounding excuse. It shows how cunning and shameless he is!"
"Princess, why don't you let me hold her captive? When the prince comes, I can ask him about it clearly!"
This nanny's surname is Xie. She was brought from the Zhen family by Zhen Hanyi. Her loyalty to Zhen Hanyi is unquestionable.
Moreover, she had seen Zhen Hanyi's servility and fawning over the prince these days, and she felt distressed.
Now they have discovered that the prince is secretly having an affair with a married woman outside. Even if this matter is brought to the attention of the Concubine Shu, the prince will not be in the right!
Zhen Hanyi was already very dependent on Nanny Xie, so when she heard this, she no longer hesitated and nodded slightly.
Gu Xizhi's face changed drastically when she heard that. This nanny looked so ferocious, and she would be afraid of suffering if she fell into her hands!
Thinking of this, Gu Xizhi retreated repeatedly and said anxiously: "Princess, I will stay here and not go anywhere. I can kneel in front of Guanyin, and the prince will show us the result when he arrives!"
"Princess, please don't—"
"Shut up! Mandarin duck and magpie, grab her!"
Nanny Xie spoke in a stern voice, and two maids immediately stepped forward and grabbed Gu Xizhi's arms.
The magpie was taller and stronger, so it might have touched Gu Xizhi's right wrist.
Only one scream was heard from Gu Xizhi, and the rest of the sound was covered up by Nanny Xie, turning it into a whimpering sound.
Gu Xizhi was in so much pain that her face was as pale as paper and her eyes were wide open with fear, pain and despair mixed in them. Cold sweat instantly seeped out.
Zhen Hanyi felt sorry for Gu Xizhi when she saw her in such pain. She whispered, "Madam, please show some mercy. I don't want to see this."
Nanny Xie knew that her princess was a kind-hearted person. She kept agreeing with her, but she noticed the problem with Gu Xizhi's right hand with her sharp eyes and secretly gave Xi Que a wink.
Xi Que nodded calmly, exerted a little force with his hands, causing Gu Xizhi to stiffen in pain. She couldn't even scream and almost fainted.
However, Madam Xie was quick-witted and quick-handed. She straightened her back and blocked Gu Xizhi's figure tightly, then reached out to search her body.
Aunt Xie was not a cruel person. If she met a beggar on the road, she would not be able to help but give some money to him.
Don’t say that women should not make things difficult for other women. Aunt Xie knows the sufferings of women better than anyone else, and she has never wronged any good person!
Over the years, she has seen many women who have been protecting the princess and trying every means to throw themselves at the prince. Which one of them doesn't have ulterior motives and is trying her best?
This woman is already married, yet she was able to get the prince to meet her privately. She must have some extraordinary means!
For the prince's great cause?
Pooh!
Even if it's such a big deal, why doesn't her husband come forward? Didn’t she say that she had a deep love for her man?
Most likely she has some kind of confidence, and she is trying to get close to the prince behind her man's back!
If the woman in front of her really respected herself and did not try to get things that she should not have, how could she have fallen into the hands of Madam Xie today?
As Aunt Xie thought about this, she reached into Gu Xizhi's arms with her right hand and actually touched something.
She snorted in her heart, immediately pulled out the thing, and took a closer look. It turned out to be a letter.
Gu Xizhi was in so much pain that she was unconscious and didn't even have the strength to resist. She watched helplessly as Nanny Xie handed the letter to Zhen Hanyi.
"Princess, look, I told you this woman is not simple. She even has a letter in her arms!"
Zhen Hanyi took the letter with a hint of doubt in her eyes. After hesitating for a moment, she pulled out the letter.
When I shook it off, there was only a thin sheet.
Zhen Hanyi lowered her eyes to look.
After a moment, her beautiful eyes widened and she covered her mouth in horror.
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