Chapter 189 The Future Crown Princess
Without caring about the outsiders around, Xie Zhili pulled Yu Qinghuan up and down to check her. The messy skirt mixed with dust and blood was particularly eye-catching.
In the light of the fire, he saw the bruises on Yu Qinghuan's wrist caused by the hemp rope. He immediately loosened his hand and held it with his palm, his movements so light and trembling that he was afraid of hurting her.
Even at the Jiuchong Mountain, Yu Qinghuan had never suffered such an injury. At this moment, Xie Zhili wished he could torture that gang of villains to death!
But more than that, he felt heartache and self-blame. If he had sent the person back himself, this would never have happened.
He asked with red eyes: "Does it hurt?"
Yu Qinghuan shook her head and held Xie Zhili's hand, knowing that he was probably blaming himself. "It's a good thing that he's been caught. I'm just scratching myself. It's nothing serious."
But how could it not hurt with so many abrasions? She was so considerate, which made Xie Zhili feel even more guilty.
Du Yunxiao, who was standing aside, was stunned looking at the two people holding hands and looking at each other lovingly. Only then did he realize that after not seeing each other for eight years, his Huanhuan had already married.
He should be happy for Yu Qinghuan. After all, their relationship seemed to be very good. But at this moment, he couldn't be happy. His Adam's apple rolled heavily. He swallowed down his surging emotions and interrupted the intimacy between Xie Zhili and Yu Qinghuan:
"Thank you, sir. We have captured four suspects and need to send them to the Dali Temple. We should not stay here for long."
"Okay." Xie Zhili nodded and took Yu Qinghuan's hand. At this moment, it was impossible for him to hand the person over to someone else.
"Ah Huan, come with me to the Dali Temple first. Once we've brought the prisoner there, I'll take you back."
Yu Qinghuan nodded. Too many things happened tonight and she didn't have the energy to go back by herself.
Xie Zhili helped her onto the horse, then held her in his arms and rode away without waiting for anyone else to react.
Du Yunxiao watched Xie Zhili take Yu Qinghuan away and silently put his cloak back on. He didn't even know if Yu Qinghuan remembered who he was.
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The Dali Temple was brightly lit. Hearing the sound of horse hooves, the officials inside hurried out. Seeing Xie Zhili return, they breathed a sigh of relief, "Sir, the Crown Prince has arrived!"
For some reason, that person came to the Dali Temple today and got very angry about the unsolved missing person case.
Xie Zhili had just helped Yu Qinghuan down from the horse and was a little surprised. "Why is His Highness here?"
Du Yunxiao's heart skipped a beat, most likely because they came to block the city gate.
The official was extremely anxious and didn't know how to explain. "Sir, you should go in and take a look yourself..."
The two were talking when Xiao Jinghe inside heard the noise and walked quickly outside. He had a stern face and his lips were tightly pursed. He saw the embarrassed figure among the crowd at a glance.
Glancing at Xiao Jinghe, Du Yunxiao and Xie Zhili bowed, "Your subordinates pay their respects to the Crown Prince..."
The two of them saluted, but Xiao Jinghe had already quickly passed by them and came in front of Yu Qinghuan. Without waiting for her to react, he opened his arms and hugged her in his arms.
Yu Qinghuan was stunned, his mind went blank.
Is Xiao Jinghe crazy? With so many people here, is he really not afraid that people will know his relationship with him?
At this moment, Xie Zhili, who was closest to them, suddenly had his pupils shrink in the firelight, his face changed, and his fingertips under his sleeves were so hard that they almost pierced his palms.
He looked at Xiao Jinghe's hands clasped on Yu Qinghuan's waist, but Yu Qinghuan didn't even struggle!
Xie Zhili is not a fool, and Xiao Jinghe is not an impulsive person. This scene only proves that the two are familiar with each other and have been hooking up long before.
Realizing this was far more difficult for him to accept than when he heard about Yu Qinghuan and Mu Huaian's affair outside the house.
Xie Zhili took a deep breath and suppressed the anger in his heart, but he could not hide the coldness between his brows.
When did these two start hooking up? Was it recently, or when they were in Jiuchong Mountain, or had they been hooking up together as early as when they were in Zhuangzi?
Why? It’s not enough to have me, and it’s not enough to provoke Mu Huaian, and now there’s Xiao Jinghe!
Xie Zhili's eyes were bloodshot as he stared at the two people in front of him, with resentment and sadness in his eyes.
That woman was clearly his, but now she was in someone else's arms, and he couldn't even step forward to stop her...
Du Yunxiao on the side was completely confused and couldn't figure out what was going on. Wasn't Huanhuan Xie Zhili's wife? Why was she involved with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince now, and were they hugging each other in public?
Sensing the gazes of the people around him, especially Xie Zhili's eyes that looked like he was catching someone in bed with an adulterer, Yu Qinghuan quickly reached out and pushed him twice, whispering, "Xiao Jinghe, let me go quickly, there are so many people watching..."
Xiao Jinghe, however, seemed to have not heard anything. He buried his head in Yu Qinghuan's shoulder and took a deep breath. His trembling knuckles stroked Yu Qinghuan's messy hair. "What's wrong with me hugging my future Crown Princess?"
"Bang!"
Someone lost his grip on the knife and it fell to the ground, so he bent down in a hurry to pick it up.
Everyone present who recognized Yu Qinghuan was dumbfounded. Wasn't this the former wife of Ningyuan Marquis? It was said that she was in love with Xie Zhili when Ningyuan Marquis faked his death, but now why was she involved with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?!
Oh my god, what on earth is going on!
Someone looked at Dali Temple Minister Xie Zhili cautiously. His face was pale and blue, which was really ugly.
Yu Qinghuan's face turned pale. She had clearly refused, so why was he still talking nonsense in front of so many people? Did he really not care about his reputation?
"Your Highness, please don't talk nonsense. You are embarrassing me."
As she spoke, she glanced at Xie Zhili in panic, then lowered her head guiltily.
I can't blame myself. It was because he secretly drank the soup to prevent infertility. Otherwise, how could I have found Xiao Jinghe in a moment of confusion?
Not far away, Sang Ru didn't dare to get close. She felt that the Second Master was going to kill someone. The look in his eyes seemed as if he wanted to cut the girl into pieces.
I should have read my fortune before going out today. I just escaped from a wolf's den and now I encounter this kind of thing. There are so many people at the scene. I am afraid that this matter will spread throughout the streets and alleys tonight before tomorrow. I really don't know why the girl is so unlucky.
Xiao Jinghe picked up Yu Qinghuan by the waist and solemnly ordered the guards who were following him: "Prepare the carriage and return to the palace. Summon the imperial physician."
Hearing this, Yu Qinghuan's face changed. He didn't care what Xiao Jinghe thought and struggled hard, "I'm fine, no need for a doctor!"
Xiao Jinghe's face darkened. He just wanted to take Yu Qinghuan back to the palace now and keep her firmly under his control. "Be obedient."
Yu Qinghuan's face turned pale and she looked at Xie Zhili for help. She was afraid that once she entered the palace, she would never be able to leave.
Although Xie Zhili was furious at Yu Qinghuan for backstabbing him, he stepped forward to stop her, "Your Highness..."
But before he could say anything, Xiao Jinghe glared at him.
"Xie Qing, please don't do anything foolish."
Xie Zhili froze and his expression suddenly turned ugly.
How can anyone stop the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace from doing what he wants to do?
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