Xia Tong had a strange look on her face, her hands clenched into fists as she stared at the well-dressed beast in front of her, so his initial indifference must have been an act!
After taking a deep breath, she bit her lower lip angrily and stopped talking, which was considered a compromise. At the same time, she went to watch the acrobatics downstairs unhappily. She originally wanted to throw a silver ingot down, but found that her aim was definitely not good enough. She could only push a silver ingot in front of the man and signaled him with her eyes.
Without even raising his head, the man moved his fingers slightly, and a silver ingot suddenly fell from a plate of silver coins somewhere on the circus stage in the lobby, making a "clang" sound. As if it happened silently, everyone looked around to see who was so generous.
Xia Tong could not help but feel envious of this accuracy. When she saw Chen Xin seemed to be about to leave, she gritted her teeth and suddenly looked at the man beside her, "I... I'll go downstairs and buy some candied haws."
Seeing that the latter didn't say anything, Xia Tong quickly ran out in a puff of smoke. Perhaps because he was afraid that something might happen to the princess, Xifeng at the door followed her slowly.
After leaving the teahouse, when Xia Tong saw the lavender figure in front of her, she quickly ran up and put her hand on her shoulder, "Sister Chen."
Chen Xin paused and turned around, and saw a familiar face, but her eyes were on Xifeng who was following behind him.
Noticing the other person's gaze, Xia Tong slowly turned around, and seeing Xi Feng following him, she could only walk over and whispered, "Go buy me a candied haws."
The latter frowned, looked at Chen Xin unkindly, and finally obeyed the princess' words and retreated.
"You came out with Gu Qin?" Chen Xin asked.
Xia Tong didn't say anything, which was considered as her agreement.
Seeing this, Chen Xin looked around, then suddenly took her arm and walked to an empty alley, and told her what he had seen and heard last night.
Hearing this, Xia Tong was also shocked. She didn't expect that the heroine really knew what happened last night, and that Gu Qin was so cruel that he had been using opium to control the old emperor. No wonder the other party indulged Gu Qin in doing this.
"This person is ruthless and will do anything to achieve his goal. I'm worried that you will be in danger if you stay with him, so you have to be more careful. Also...how did a fire happen in Xia Mansion last night?"
Chen Xin stared at Xia Tong's face closely. So many people had died in the Xia Mansion, but there was no trace of sadness on her face, which showed that there must be something fishy about the fire.
Xia Tong gathered her fox fur coat, lowered her head and said softly, "This is a long story, and it's also a family disgrace that shouldn't be made public, so it's better for Sister Shen not to know."
This wasn't a good thing either, and she didn't want to mention it again.
Even if she didn't say it, Shen Xin could guess a little bit. These noble families must not be as peaceful as they seem on the surface. Moreover, the Xia family had done that kind of thing before. How could that traitor let those people go just because of Xia Tong?
Holding her slender arm, Shen Xin showed a serious look on his face, "The old emperor left a will, saying that after his death, the throne will be passed to the crown prince, and other powerful princes will be demoted to remote places. This has paved almost all the way out for the crown prince, and he doesn't have to bear the stigma of suppressing his brothers. Xiao Ming has already planned to join forces with other princes to fight this. As long as the traitor doesn't interfere, he will definitely win."
When their eyes met, Xia Tong was speechless. She didn't expect the plot to go back to the same place. It was the same in the original text. The second male lead joined forces with other princes to fight against the male lead, and almost succeeded in the end. After all, the second male lead was also a scheming person and would never do anything without confidence. But in the end he still lost for the female lead. But this time the female lead stood on the side of the second male lead, so it's hard to say who will win or lose.
But the villain at that time was just taking advantage of the situation and did not help any side until the male protagonist started to suppress him. But of course the villain could not defeat the male protagonist's aura. How will the plot develop now?
“Sister Shen, since you said that you and the Fifth Prince are just ordinary friends, why bother to wade into this muddy water? I have already persuaded the prince not to kill you again, but you also know that no matter who comes to power, he will not let the prince go, so I will stand by him no matter what. I don’t want to become an enemy with you, do you understand?”
After saying that, Xia Tong looked at her deeply, then turned around and walked towards the teahouse. Since they were going to rebel anyway, she felt that the two should be made to suffer losses. Whoever wins will surely be seriously injured. It would be much easier for Gu Qin to take advantage of the situation at this time. It is time to strike. The old emperor will not live long, and it should not be delayed any longer. That insidious old Grand Tutor is a trouble.
When she returned to the teahouse, she took the candied haws that Xifeng had bought and said with a smile, "I'll ask the prince to increase your monthly salary some other day."
The latter's face turned pale.
After taking a bite of the candied haws, Xia Tong felt her teeth ache from the cold. She quickly spat the food out onto her handkerchief and drank a sip of hot tea before she felt much warmer.
"Tell your fathers to come over in a few days."
A faint male voice suddenly sounded beside her. Xia Tong turned around and saw the man still reading. It would be New Year's Eve in a few days, and it was indeed time for the family to reunite.
She suddenly leaned over and looked at him eagerly, "Everyone gets gifts during the Chinese New Year, I want one too."
The man acted as if he heard nothing and didn't even look at her. Xia Tong pouted her lips and felt very angry. She had never met such an unromantic man. He didn't have any romantic element at all.
She had originally planned to embroider a pair of pajamas for him by herself, but now it seems that there is no need to go through so much trouble.
The two of them went back after not staying in the teahouse for long. Gu Qin went to the study as usual, while Xia Tong stayed in the room to eat her lunch. However, Qing'er told her another piece of news.
"Today the clan leader sent someone to look for the master, but you were not in the mansion at that time, so the person went back. I don't know what the clan leader wants. Do you want to go and see the clan leader?" Qing'er said seriously.
Covered with a blanket, Xia Tong leaned on the couch, reading a storybook and biting a cake. Hearing this, she simply said, "No need. It won't be too late for my father and I to visit after the New Year."
Such an incident in the Xia Mansion was a fatal blow to the entire family. The Xia family's foundation had plummeted and it was bound to be inferior to other families. No wonder the clan leader was anxious. Although the people in the Xia Mansion were unjust, other people in the clan did not go along with the old lady and others. Moreover, her father was also a member of the Xia family. If the clan leader and others were willing to submit to Gu Qin, that would be the best thing.
"That's right. As long as the master talks to the prince, the prince will definitely take care of the other people in the clan." Qing'er laughed.
But she didn't know what she remembered, and she came over mysteriously and said, "I heard that Princess Changyang is going back to the capital."
After taking a bite of the osmanthus cake, Xia Tong glanced at him and asked, "What Princess Changyang?"
Speaking of this, Fang Yu, who was tidying up the closet, couldn't help but smile and said, "Princess Changyang is the most beloved princess of His Majesty. He wanted to marry her to the prince, but Princess Changyang's mother, Concubine Liu, died of a sudden illness a year ago, so Princess Changyang asked to go to the imperial mausoleum to observe mourning for a year. If you calculate carefully, she should return to the capital in the next few days before the New Year."
"And I heard that Princess Changyang is extremely beautiful and talented. If Concubine Liu hadn't passed away suddenly, I don't know if she would have really married the prince."
Qing'er had a sullen expression on her face, "But now you have become a princess, which shows that you and the prince are destined to be together."
Xia Tong took a big bite of the osmanthus cake and frowned without saying anything. She didn't expect that this villain had a scandal in the past. It reminded her that there seemed to be a princess in the book who betrayed the hero and tipped off the villain. As for the ending, she didn't remember it.
"You just know how to talk nonsense. Don't mislead the master." Fang Yu shook her head as she passed by Qing'er with a stack of laundry.
After she finished speaking, Qing'er immediately shut up and stopped talking. Xia Tong continued to read the book in silence. She was not worried. If there was anything, it would have happened long ago and she would not have waited until now.
But at night, a maid came and told her to go to the hot spring palace. Then Xia Tong remembered what she had promised Gu Qin.
If she stuck her head out, she would be cut by the sword, and if she hid her head, she would also be cut by the sword. She could only follow him to the hot spring hall nervously. Outside, Xifeng was still standing there straight, ignoring the biting cold wind. No one was as dedicated as him.
She didn't know what she was thinking, but she didn't rush in. Instead, she waved to the other party and came to the side, whispering: "In an hour, you will remind the princess loudly outside that it's time to take the medicine."
Xifeng: “…”
He looked at the princess who was jingling her abacus with a serious face. If he really dared to speak out, the prince would probably skin him alive.
Seeing that the other party didn't speak, Xia Tong handed the lantern to Qing'er and asked the other party to go away. Then he leaned over and whispered, "It's not good to miss the time to drink the medicine. I believe the prince will not blame you. Moreover, as long as you do me this favor, I will match you with Fangyu. What do you think?"
Xia Tong had an expression that said I know everything. She was not a fool. Xifeng came to her Fangyu for no reason. There must be something fishy going on. And if she didn't do this, her small body would really be ruined.
Hearing this, Xifeng's expression became even more serious. After hesitating for a long time, he finally nodded. At most, he could say that the princess threatened him to do so.
Seeing this, Xia Tong smiled with satisfaction, then pushed open the door and walked in. A mist suddenly filled the air in front of her eyes. Not far away, a naked upper body figure was leaning against the pool wall, reading a book. Xia Tong blushed unconsciously at his excellent figure. She quickly closed the door and walked over with her head down.
In the hazy mist, the woman was slender and walked slowly. Her pink floor-length skirt swayed slightly. She walked very slowly, as if she was worried about something.
"come over."
After taking a deep breath, Xia Tong mustered up the courage to walk over. From her angle, the man's good figure was in full view, and his well-defined abdominal muscles seemed to be tempting her to commit a crime.
The man didn't even look at her, still leaning against the pool wall, and said in a light voice, "Wash my back for me."
Hearing this, Xia Tong immediately breathed a sigh of relief, and quickly took the towel on the table, wet it, pulled up her sleeves, and wiped the man's back with great effort, her little face full of seriousness.
"Isn't there a New Year's Eve palace banquet in a few days? Can we not go? I don't want to go out in such a cold day." She said suddenly as if she remembered something.
After he finished speaking, the man frowned and asked in an unhappy tone, "Didn't you eat?"
Xia Tong: “…”
Gritting her teeth, she even used all her strength to suckle her breasts, desperately rubbing the other's back. Perhaps it was too hot inside, and bead of sweat appeared on her fair forehead.
The man was reading a book, his sharp features showing no emotion at all. Suddenly, he opened his lips and said, "Push harder."
Xia Tong was almost exhausted, but she had no choice but to continue.
"left."
“…”
"above"
“…”
"hurry up."
Biting her lower lip tightly, her face flushed red. Suddenly she threw the towel away and angrily accused, "You...you are a bully!"
This person is so shameless, he is obviously teasing me on purpose!
The towel splashed in the water. Gu Qin suddenly turned around and glanced at the pretty face. His eyebrows moved slightly, "How did I bully you?"
When their eyes met, she was so angry that her eyes turned red. He said such dirty words and still claimed that he was not bullying!
"You are shameless! I am leaving! You can kill whoever you want, it has nothing to do with me anyway! Humph!"
She glared at the other person fiercely, and immediately turned around to leave, but before she could take a step, someone suddenly pulled her wrist, and she fell into the warm pool water, splashing waves.
After choking on the water several times, she was suddenly pushed against the surface of the pool. A pair of bottomless eyes were staring at her, filled with a strong desire.
The man rolled his throat, and his big hands wandered over the soft body. His voice was deep, "You've gained weight again."
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