When their eyes met, Xia Tong was about to act pitiful, but she froze in place when she heard the words. Her eyes rolled and she immediately shook her head with red eyes, "No, that's not the case. I was still wearing my underwear at that time, and the assassin suddenly rushed in, grabbed my neck, and asked me to help him find someone. As a result, a swarm of people rushed in, and the assassin quickly escaped through the window."
At this point, she squeezed out a tear from the corner of her eye and said pitifully: "Even so, so many men broke into women's boudoirs at night. If this gets out..."
He pinched her thigh again, but this time no tears came out. Xia Tong could only lower her head and sob aggrievedly, her small shoulders heaving.
Gu Qin didn't say anything. He looked at her with a frown and gloomy eyes, his big hands stroking her fair neck up and down.
Xia Tong's whole body stiffened, and she felt as if a poisonous snake had strangled her lifeline, and her whole body became weak.
"There is a snake cave in the bamboo forest behind the palace. I like to throw some disobedient people in there and watch them being torn apart and hunted by the snakes."
The man spoke in a cold tone, and suddenly leaned forward to meet the pair of frightened eyes, "Especially those who deceive their superiors and subordinates."
I'm afraid this woman won't tell the truth unless she is taught a lesson.
Facing those bottomless eyes, Xia Tong couldn't stop shaking all over, her face gradually lost its color, and her eyes were filled with fear.
She had already confessed and was only hiding some minor details, but...it was those people who insisted on breaking in...
Her eyes drooped, and a teardrop as big as a bean suddenly fell from the corner of her eyes. Xia Tong decided to be lenient and said with a sob: "I...I..."
"Okay."
Unable to bear the sight of her falling gold beads, Gu Qin raised his hand and stiffly wiped away the tears on her face, his expression obscure, "But as long as you listen well, everyone who is yours will be yours."
She felt like a pet, but it was better than dying, so Xia Tong nodded with tears in her eyes.
"Well... Actually, the housekeeper and the others are all innocent. Only that ugly, square-faced man is abominable. Can you not punish the housekeeper and the others?" She sniffed and glanced at the man tentatively.
The candlelight was dim, and the little white face still had two wet tear marks, which was really pitiful. The man pinched the soft cheek with one hand, and suddenly patted the little head, his eyes were deep, "You are the princess, you have the final say."
After he finished speaking, he turned around and was about to leave, but a fierce look flashed across his face. It would have been bad enough for that little bastard to break into his mansion at night, but he even broke in here. It seemed that he didn't want to let that woman get out alive.
She didn't expect the other party to be so reasonable. But looking at the departing figure, Xia Tong didn't care that she was not wearing shoes, and hurriedly chased after him, "Well... I, the princess, am actually just a decoration. Look at that square-faced man who glared at me today, as if he wanted to kill me. What if he really attacks me?"
Turning back, the woman still looked eager to argue. He shifted his gaze slightly and landed on the pair of bare feet. Under the candlelight, they seemed to glow, delicate and delicate. His eyes dimmed, and he suddenly picked her up by the waist and put her on the couch like a child, saying in a deep voice, "Behave yourself."
After saying that, he walked straight out of the room, as if he didn't want to chat with her any more. Qing'er, who was outside, also secretly glanced into the room and followed him in quietly.
Xia Tong hugged her knees and stared outside, pouting her lips in dissatisfaction. What's wrong with this villain recently? Why does he always like to touch her? Who is so restless?
"Master, are you okay?" Qing'er handed her a cup of hot tea to calm her down, and whispered, "I see that the prince is very protective of you. He was supporting you just now. Now no one will say that you are not favored."
She took the teacup and took a sip, then slowly exhaled, "Really?"
She also thought that the villain was strange. Sometimes he liked to abuse her, and sometimes he wanted to help her. It was true that men's hearts were as unpredictable as the sea.
"Of course. I heard that the prince's birthday is in a few days. Why don't you take this opportunity to express your gratitude?" Qing'er said mysteriously.
Hearing this, Xia Tong was stunned for a moment, and she began to think while dragging her chin. What she was concerned about now was where the heroine was imprisoned.
Although she has been to all the open places in the palace, there are actually many places that are so eerie that even she dare not get close. She said that the heroine could not escape, and it turned out to be true. However, the book wrote that the heroine would be beaten by the villain this time, and all kinds of torture would be used. In the end, the hero found a Tianshan snow lotus to hold the heroine's energy, and then slowly nursed her back to health.
Oh, didn’t the old emperor give me the snow lotus? But the question is where is the heroine imprisoned now? If she goes too late, will she really die?
"You can embroider a purse for the prince to show your appreciation. The prince will surely understand the master's thoughts."
Qing'er was still chattering about giving gifts. Xia Tong responded perfunctorily and then lay on the bed to continue thinking.
Although the heroine needs to be saved, it can't be in vain. The second male lead will definitely contact her again. It's better to see how sincere he is first.
The candle burned out, darkness enveloped the surroundings again, and the breathing of the person on the bed gradually became steady and long.
When she woke up the next day, she found Hong Xue had gone crazy for some reason. She stayed by her side almost every step of the way. No matter what objects came in or out of the house, she would check them. The atmosphere in the yard became particularly solemn and weird.
The door was open, and Qing'er walked into the house carrying a basket, but as soon as she reached the door, she was suddenly stopped by a long sword.
Glancing at the silk thread embroidery materials in the basket, Hongxue looked through them several times with a stern face before letting the person in. Then she continued to guard there like a door god, which was intimidating.
Xia Tong was selecting purses inside and witnessed the scene at the door. She was so angry that her face turned blue and she immediately walked out, "What? Am I your prisoner?"
This Hong Xue and that square-faced guy are in the same group. They must be afraid that she will contact the assassin and betray the information in the mansion, so they keep a close eye on her. The villain is not in a hurry, but these two people are meddling in other people's business!
"I just want to ensure the princess's safety to prevent some bad people from sneaking in." Hong Xue didn't even look at her, still clasping her arms and looking coldly ahead.
Qing'er pulled Xia Tong's sleeve, shook her head and signaled to forget it.
Xia Tong was serious. She looked him up and down and sneered, "If you are really that powerful, how could an assassin come in last night? The prince has subordinates like you, and this princess has to worry about his safety!"
"You——" Hong Xue's face changed, and she stared at her intently, her face full of coldness, "How did the assassin escape? Princess should know better than anyone else."
The maids who were sweeping the fallen leaves outside all lowered their heads and did their own work, pretending that they saw nothing.
Hearing this, Xia Tong's face sank. She suddenly took a deep breath, lazily adjusted the beads on her temples, slowly leaned over and smiled softly, "I was the one who let the person go. The prince knew about it a long time ago, but so what? I am the princess, I can do whatever I want!"
After saying this, regardless of the other party's extremely ugly expression, she took the basket from Qing'er's hand and said leisurely: "The prince's birthday will be in a few days. I have to embroider a purse for the prince quickly, so as not to be delayed by some ill-intentioned people."
Xia Tong raised her eyebrows with a smug look on her face, and walked into the house humming a tune, completely ignoring the cold gaze from outside. She would have to get rid of Hong Xue sooner or later!
"Master, will Miss Hongxue be angry?" Qing'er came over and asked softly.
Fang Yu, who was selecting embroidery thread at the side, suddenly whispered, "She is dissatisfied with her master and cannot stay for long."
This was exactly what Xia Tong wanted, but the villain refused to transfer the other party away, so she had no choice. However, she really didn't like embroidering purses. It was so boring that it made her eyes tired. But if she didn't show any appreciation, it would be a bit unreasonable. After all, the other party had helped her several times, so she should just show some appreciation. If it really didn't work, she could let Qing'er do it instead.
Hongxue outside was probably even more angry with her, and she started to check everything that came in and out of the house, as if she was determined to go against Xia Tong. Xia Tong also started to fight with her, and deliberately walked around the mansion to see where the prisoners were.
"Haha, Princess, don't waste your time. You are so capable, why don't you go and ask the prince in person?"
Hong Xue, who had been following all the way, finally couldn't help but make a sarcastic remark, holding the sword and turning her head away coldly.
Xia Tong sat down on the corridor and took a breath. She had searched the palace inside and out, but didn't see any suspicious places. Where was the heroine imprisoned?
As the cold wind blew, she gathered her cloak, tilted her head, looked at Hong Xue with burning eyes and said, "This princess is just admiring the scenery of the palace, why are you so nervous?"
At this point, she laughed again, her voice clear and crisp, "I have a close relationship with the prince, and I will naturally ask him if there is anything. What do you, a servant, know?"
After saying that, she touched the red agate bracelet on her wrist, her face full of pride, "This agate given by the prince is really good. Wearing it on my hand can actually keep me warm."
Seeing that she was still showing off proudly there, Hongxue beside her was staring at the red agate bracelet. The red agate was the treasure of Yubao Store. She didn't expect that the master actually gave it to this woman!
Seeing that the other party's face looked a little bad, the hand holding the sword became tighter and tighter, and the blue veins could be vaguely seen on the back of his hand, which showed that his heart must be uneasy. Xia Tong had guessed long ago that Hong Xue must like villains, otherwise why would she be so hostile to her from the beginning. It turned out that perverts like perverts.
"princess?"
Suddenly, several familiar figures came from a distance, led by the man with a square face and Xifeng who had not been seen for a long time. When Xia Tong saw Xifeng, she rushed over as if she had seen a relative.
"It's only been a few days since we last met, how come you look so tired and exhausted?" She was curious as she saw the other person's weathered appearance. What had he been through?
The woman opposite was wrapped in an autumn-colored cloak with golden pine flowers. She was still as beautiful as ever, but when Xifeng saw her, he subconsciously took a step back with fear in his eyes. It was all because of this princess that he became like this.
"Please move aside, Princess. We have important matters to attend to." The man with a square face on the side looked straight ahead with a cold voice.
The people following behind all lowered their heads and dared not say a word. Why was the leader still so stubborn and insisted on making things difficult for the princess?
Seeing him, Xia Tong also got angry. She looked him up and down and said coldly, "Are you asking me to make way for you?"
Her voice was slightly cold. Xifeng at the side obviously sensed something was wrong. He glanced at his brother unconsciously, but his brother also looked resentful. He had only been gone for a few days. What had happened?
But as a person who has been through it all, he must save this brother and offend no one but the princess.
"Why don't you apologize to the princess?" Xifeng suddenly looked sullenly and sharply at the square face beside him.
The latter's eyes changed slightly, as if he wanted to say something but hesitated. It was obvious that this princess had ulterior motives. Why did Big Brother want to protect this woman! ?
Xifeng was still sensible, and Xia Tong also coughed lightly, "Forget it, this princess is not a person who cares about every little thing."
After saying that, he left quietly with Qing'er. The people in front immediately made way for her. After all, they had seen the scene of the boss being beaten with a stick last night, and no one dared to act rashly again.
Hongxue glanced at Dafang's face, frowned but said nothing, but quickly followed him.
After everyone left, Da Fanglian looked at Xifeng in confusion, holding his breath and said, "This woman married into the palace with bad intentions, and she deliberately let the assassin go last night. Why do you still flatter her so much?"
It would have been fine if the prince was deceived, but he never expected that his always cold-hearted elder brother would actually be afraid of a powerless woman? !
Xifeng had some stubble on his chin, and he hadn't cleaned it for who knows how long. Hearing this, he just glanced at him coldly, as if he was looking at a fool, "Who she is, the master will decide. Also, why do you think I was suddenly transferred to Zhoucheng this time?"
After saying that, he walked straight forward. It was obvious that the prince cared about the princess. Even if he let the assassin go, so what? The princess had drugged the prince before, and nothing happened, right?
I don't know if she listened to his words or not, but she still stood there with a stern look on her face, looking in the direction where Xia Tong left, with a hint of murderous intent in her eyes. No matter what, as long as it was not good for her master, she would not let it go!
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