Chapter 158 Xiao Jinxuan, the hook

Seeing that he was hesitant to speak, Xie Zhuoning raised his eyebrows, "Why? Your Highness Prince Xuan doesn't dare to gamble?"

This gamble is equivalent to putting everything you have on the line.

Life and property, dignity of faith, future...

Does Xiao Jinxuan dare to bet with her?

Their eyes met, and at that moment, they lasted forever.

Xiao Jinxuan's eyes were filled with mist, and after a long while he finally spoke, "Okay, I'll bet with you."

He felt that he was really crazy for making such a ridiculous bet with her.

But if she wins, doesn't it prove that everything she said is right?

Not only did he find it ridiculous, but even Xie Zhuoning himself opened his mouth in surprise, "No, you agree to this now?"

She muttered to herself, this shouldn’t be the case. Why would Xiao Jinxuan agree to this?

In his previous life, he was named Regent King, and was the person Xiao Bicheng relied on the most!

But now he agreed to bet with me...

Isn't he afraid that after he wins, he will ask him to rebel with him?

"But there are conditions," said Xiao Jinxuan.

Xie Zhuoning actually had a "as expected" feeling. She knew it wouldn't be that simple.

"You say." She looked at him and listened carefully.

She thought that if the conditions were too excessive, she could still bargain.

But Xiao Jinxuan slowly said, "During the contract period, you cannot marry anyone else."

"Ah?" Xie Zhuoning dropped his jaw in shock.

Just...that's it?

Xiao Jinxuan frowned, "Why? You don't want to?" "Yes, yes, yes, yes." Xie Zhuoning nodded quickly.

She thought he was going to make some strict demands, but in the end he just asked her not to get married.

Even if he didn't add this condition, she would not marry anyone else.

Originally, she was committing a murder, so why would she harm a good boy?

"In that case, let's stick to it!" Xie Zhuoning smiled with his eyebrows curved and stretched out his little finger.

Hanging yourself by pulling a hook is so childish...

Xiao Jinxuan looked at her soft and white little fingers, turned away with a look of disgust, but then stretched out his fingers and entangled with hers.

Seeing his awkward look, Xie Zhuoning covered his lips and tried to hold back his laughter, unable to hold it back any longer.

…

After separating from Xiao Jinxuan, Xie Zhuoning did not return home, but changed direction and went to a private house.

“Knock knock knock—”

She asked Xia Ju and Fu Ling to wait outside, and she went forward and knocked on the door.

The door opened, and the young man in a green robe looked up and saw her. He was surprised for a moment, then turned to joy, "Xie, Miss, why are you here?"

Xie Zhuoning raised his eyebrows slightly, "Why? I can't come?"

"It is my great honor to have you come to my humble abode, Miss." Murong Yan smiled brightly, gentle and kind, and stepped aside half a step, "Miss, please come in."

The yard with one entrance and one exit is not very big.

Once you enter the courtyard, you can see almost the entire structure of the house at a glance.

Xie Zhuoning was a little surprised, "I gave you so much money, why didn't you buy yourself a decent yard?"

She even wondered if she hadn't paid him enough.

Murong Yan smiled and explained, "Thank you, Miss. I am worried about you. We live here because my mother is old and her eyesight is not very good. She can walk around here with her eyes closed. It would be difficult for her to adapt to a new place."

Besides, he does have a house.

They originally rented this place, but now he has bought it.

Xie Zhuoning's mouth twitched, "..."

Well, although this place is small, it looks quite cozy.

As they were talking, an old woman came out of the house and asked, "Yan'er, are there friends here?"

Murong Yan immediately stepped forward to support the old woman, "Mom, it's Miss Xie, the one who bought my paintings and introduced the doctor to you."

"So you are my benefactor! Come in and sit down. I will make you something to eat!" The old woman kindly invited Xie Zhuoning into the house and went to the kitchen to get busy.

Xie Zhuoning originally said that it was not necessary, but he could not resist the old woman's enthusiasm.

Even Murong Yan advised, "Miss Xie, just sit down. My mother has been looking for an opportunity to thank you for a long time. If you don't let her do something, she will be worried about you all the time."

After hearing this, Xie Zhuoning could no longer refuse.

Seeing Murong Yan personally brewing tea and bringing it up, she asked in confusion, "I see the old lady is getting old, why doesn't she hire two maids to look after her?"

"We did invite her, but my mother doesn't like having outsiders at home. She feels uncomfortable." Murong Yan explained while handing her the teacup. "There is no one to accompany you, so I have to inconvenience you, young lady."

Xie Zhuoning thought, wronged? She wasn't wronged!

In the future, powerful officials will personally serve her tea and water. How many people in this world can have such treatment!

She took a sip and exclaimed, "Good tea!"

Murong Yan smiled and said gently, "My mother picked these and fried them herself. If you like them, I'll bring some back to you later."

Drinking, eating and taking all this made Xie Zhuoning's face turn red and he felt a little embarrassed.

"Miss, has the situation changed this time?" Murong Yan sat down opposite her and looked at her inquiringly.

"Hmm?" Xie Zhuoning raised his eyebrows, "Why do you ask that?"

He said calmly, "After you call off the engagement with the Crown Prince, you will definitely face a lot of troubles. At this time, the situation must have changed, and you are afraid that it will be too late to send someone to notify me, so you came here in person."

So dealing with smart people will save you a lot of trouble.

Xie Zhuoning curled his lips and smiled, "Indeed, there have been changes. Put aside the things I asked you to prepare before. I plan to give this gift to Xiao Bicheng and Bai Yingxue when they get married!"

It was unexpected that Emperor Zhaowen would immediately order Xiao Bicheng and Bai Yingxue to get married after canceling the engagement.

Now that there is a better opportunity, she naturally will not let it go.

What's more, she has another purpose.

She made a bet with Xiao Jinxuan to prove that Xiao Bicheng was not a wise ruler.

Xiao Bicheng is a man with a very good reputation. Even if he does bad things, he has to hide behind a layer of skin or hide behind others to control things.

So we have to push him into a corner before he reveals his true colors.

So how can we force him into taking desperate measures?

Naturally, the biggest blow came when he was at his most proud!

Murong Yan was very surprised when he heard about the bet between Xie Zhuoning and Xiao Jinxuan, "Your Highness Prince Xuan is willing to bet with you?"

Doesn't he know what this gamble means?

Xie Zhuoning nodded. "Not to mention you, even I was shocked for a while."

Murong Yan paused for a moment and chuckled, "Although it's a bit unexpected, it also seems to be reasonable."

"Huh? Why is it reasonable?" Xie Zhuoning asked curiously.

"Miss, do you know that during this period, many court officials have written to the emperor, requesting that Bai Yingxue be made the Crown Princess?"

"Yes, I know." Xie Zhuoning nodded, "Xiao Bicheng instructed me to do this."

After hearing those unpalatable rumors about himself, Xiao Bicheng said nothing, but he had already had the idea of ​​replacing the Crown Princess in his heart, and secretly instructed many officials to submit a memorial to the emperor.

Murong Yan paused and said, "In fact, apart from the Crown Prince, His Royal Highness Prince Xuan also made a lot of efforts in this matter."