When Zongzheng Hao, Yu Ruyi, and Zongzheng Xu arrived at the front hall, the princess was being helped by her maid to sit on a stool. Upon seeing them, she weakly opened her eyes and said, "You...you, did you tamper with the tea? I feel so uncomfortable all this time."
Upon hearing this, Zongzheng Hao stepped forward. Although the princess had been his daughter-in-law before, he never overstepped his bounds and always paid his respects. This time was no exception. “Princess, you may have misunderstood. There is nothing wrong with this tea. Just now, Xu’er also drank some. I noticed that the princess’s complexion is not very good. Otherwise, I would have someone call a doctor to examine the princess.”
"No need. I'll have someone investigate whether or not it was drugged."
"I'm not entirely comfortable with just the princess investigating."
Zongzheng Xu, who was standing next to Zongzheng Hao, then spoke up and stepped forward.
The gentle and refined young man was now looking at the princess with a deep expression, which made the Seventh Princess's eyes twitch.
Because Zongzheng Xu's gaze was too cold, completely different from usual.
This feeling is really uncomfortable.
Moreover, these words...
"Slap." The Seventh Princess, rubbing her dizzy head, opened her eyes slightly and slammed her hand on the table again. "Zongzheng Zhao, whose fault is this? What kind of attitude is this? Do you really think I'm easy to bully?"
"Princess, please don't be anxious. I'm just having someone check with your people to see if the tea has been poisoned, to give you an explanation."
"Hmph, with your attitude, you must have been prepared all along. What could this princess possibly find out? Fine, someone, help this princess to the back courtyard to rest." The Seventh Princess forced herself to get up, and as she was about to pass Zongzheng Xu with the help of her maid, she stopped again, her beautiful eyes fixed on him. "Zongzheng Xu, this is the only chance I can give you. I, a princess, have been betrayed and slapped by you. I haven't blamed you too much. Now, I'm asking you to apologize to my father, the Emperor, to save face for both of us. Think about it carefully."
"Thank you for your consideration, Princess." Zongzheng Xu raised his hand in a gesture of respect, his face expressionless. "I will consider this matter further."
"Hmph." The Seventh Princess snorted lightly, then, supported by her maid, stepped out of the front hall.
A huge commotion erupted, and the princess's guards followed suit.
Only then did everyone in the courtyard seem to relent.
Zongzheng Xu exchanged a glance with his father and mother, and after a long while, he led his attendants out of the front hall and headed out of the mansion.
...
In the bustling city, Xie Lingqin and Zihe were sitting in a carriage, heading towards the Zong government.
Now that everything is in place, she should go to the Zong government openly and honestly.
Zihe straightened the carpet on the carriage before looking at Xie Lingqin, who was looking down at the book in her hands. "Miss, about this matter..."
"No need to beat around the bush, just say what you mean." Xie Lingqin was clearly only focused on the book, but she could still notice Zihe's expression.
Zihe calmed herself down before saying, "Miss, if this matter is really as big as you say, what if something unexpected happens along the way? Will it implicate you?"
"I don't know," Xie Lingqin replied calmly, her eyes still fixed on the book.
However, despite saying "I don't know," Zihe could hear absolute confidence and fearlessness in those three words.
More importantly, the young lady was clearly talking to her very seriously, but her hands were still turning the pages of a book. Yes, she was really reading it.
"Miss, what are you looking at so intently?"
"Acupuncture." Xie Lingqin rubbed her temples for a moment, closed the book in her hand, and tossed it to Zihe. "Take a look."
Zihe took it, opened it with a sigh, then closed it again. Meeting Xie Lingqin's gaze, she looked rather defeated, her face showing a conflicted expression. "Miss, this servant doesn't understand."
"Hmm, it's alright." Xie Lingqin's eyes were calm and she appeared very composed. Seeing Zihe's bewildered expression, she added, "I don't understand it either."
Zihe...
The young lady was watching so intently just now.
"It was given to me by Elder Dong, and he told me to figure it out," Xie Lingqin explained. Then, she sighed, "It looks like scribbles; anyone who can understand it is definitely not human."
Isn't this just insulting Mr. Dong as inhuman?
Zihe composed herself and lifted the window curtain to look out at the street. It's always better to be careful.
However, Zihe's fingers, which were gripping the curtains, stiffened slightly. The next moment, at Xie Lingqin's prompting, she silently stepped out of the carriage and sat down with the coachman outside.
Meanwhile, there was already another person inside the carriage.
"Greetings, Your Highness." Xie Lingqin chuckled and pointed outside. "It's not dark yet, I'm still considering it."
I'm considering whether I need you to teach me.
Yuwen Yao was clearly unconcerned. He casually lifted his robe, bent his long legs, and sat down, exuding an aura of towering grandeur that made him seem unapproachable. Then, he slowly and methodically straightened his sleeves before finally focusing his gaze on Xie Lingqin.
Inside the dimly lit car, the girl's face was serene, her brows firm, her figure slender and frail, appearing vulnerable to all, yet her starry eyes gleamed with a cunning scheme that no one else knew about.
Sunlight streamed in through the window curtains, illuminating the girl's delicate earlobes with a transparent and soft quality that seemed to seep into her very bones. Even the fine downy hairs around her earlobes were so clear and distinct.
The Crown Prince's eyes were like the deep sea, his emotions unreadable, which made Xie Lingqin, who was originally calm, feel a little uneasy.
The prince must have lost his mind today. He just stares at her without saying a word. You're beautiful, so you can keep staring at people.
"Stretch out your hand." Xie Lingqin was pondering what to say when Yuwen Yao's eyes lit up and he spoke.
The voice was very soft, and seemed to carry a hint of confusion.
Xie Lingqin had already picked up the acupuncture book again, and upon hearing this, she reached out her hand as if possessed.
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