Chapter 66: Prince Xuan may have someone in his heart

Aren’t you interested in women?

It’s not like people haven’t said this about him before, but Xiao Jinxuan didn’t think it was a big deal.

He thinks women are troublesome and fragile, so he never wants to provoke others, nor does he want others to provoke him.

But now when he heard this, his expression was a little strange.

Because just now, the image of Xie Zhuoning unconsciously appeared in his mind.

I don't know why, but whenever I see something, I always think of her...

"Prince Chu is joking." He replied indifferently.

As long as Ye Wuque was in Daye, he would be responsible for all reception matters.

What's more, he had to keep a close eye on this guy and prevent him from looking for Xie Zhuoning.

With his chin supported by one hand, Ye Wuque seemed to be thinking, "Yes, how can a normal man not be interested in women? I think it's possible that His Royal Highness Prince Xuan has someone in his heart, so he doesn't like these mediocre women, right?"

As he spoke, his peach eyes were smiling, but the smile was vague and superficial, as if he was testing something.

Xiao Jinxuan was calm and said in a nonchalant tone, "Prince Chu, please do not worry about my affairs."

"Haha, His Royal Highness Prince Xuan is really indifferent. If I were a woman, I would be heartbroken."

Ye Wuque smiled and suddenly asked, "By the way, has my fiancée returned to Beijing?"

Xiao Jinxuan: "Miss Bai was taken back yesterday."

During this period, Bai Yingxue stayed at home, preparing for her marriage to a distant country.

"Watching these dancers dance every day, not only does His Royal Highness Prince Xuan not like it, I am also tired of it. I heard that my fiancée Landu became a saint with a dance at the festival, so why not ask her to dance to liven up the atmosphere."

Ye Wuque raised his hand and the servants behind him immediately left to invite Bai Yingxue.

Hearing this, Xiao Jinxuan frowned, "After all, Miss Bai was personally named Princess Yunxue by the Emperor. Isn't it inappropriate for Crown Prince Chu to compare her to a dancer?"

"Your Highness Prince Xuan, you don't understand this," Ye Wuque shook the wine glass in his hand and said casually, "This is called increasing the interest between husband and wife and cultivating feelings in advance."

Xiao Jinxuan was speechless.

After all, they were an engaged couple and it was not his turn as an outsider to say anything about what they wanted to do.

"In that case, I will take my leave first."

Xiao Jinxuan stood up, nodded slightly, and left the pleasure boat.

As soon as we got to the shore, Ling Xiao came over and bowed, "Master."

"Well, how's the investigation going?"

"When the Crown Prince of Chu was eleven years old, he was sent to Northern Qi as a hostage. When he fled back to Western Chu at the age of thirteen, he entered the country through the Northern Gate and took a detour back. At that time, Miss Xie was also at the Northern Gate."

Xiao Jinxuan's fingers unconsciously stroked the purse hanging around his waist. There was nothing else in it except a amulet.

His eyes narrowed slightly, "That is to say, it is very likely that they have known each other for a long time."

Ye Wuque's deliberate provocation of Xie Zhuoning was never just a spur-of-the-moment impulse.

"Oh, there is one more thing," Ling Xiao suddenly remembered, "one month before the Crown Prince of Western Chu came to Daye, three princes of Western Chu died suddenly in succession. They were all secretly against the Crown Prince of Chu."

Although many people in Xichu suspected that it was Ye Wuque's work, no one could produce evidence.

Xiao Jinxuan raised his eyes and glanced lightly at the pleasure boat in the middle of the lake.

The fact that he could sit on the throne of the crown prince without being a biological son was enough to show that Ye Wuque was definitely not an ordinary person.

"Keep watching."

"yes."

Ling Xiao received the order and was about to leave, but was stopped by his grandfather.

"etc."

"Master, do you have any other instructions?"

Xiao Jinxuan's expression suddenly became unnatural, and he hesitated for a long time before speaking.

"Do you often see something and think of someone?"

"Yes." Ling Xiao picked up the sword in his hand and said viciously, "Whenever I see this sword, I will think of the enemy who killed my father!"

Although with the help of his grandfather, he had already avenged his hatred.

But every time he thought of the face of the enemy who destroyed his family, he wanted to dig up the grave and whip the corpse immediately.

Xiao Jinxuan's face turned dark.

I am crazy myself, why am I telling him these things?

"Go back home!"

Not long after, Ling Xiao asked curiously, "Master, this is not the way back home. It looks more like the direction to Xie Mansion."

Xiao Jinxuan gritted his teeth and said, "Is it not okay for the king to take a detour if he likes?"

Ling Xiao shrank his neck.

He is the grandfather, if he wants to take a detour, that's naturally fine.

Passing by the gate of Xie's mansion, Xiao Jinxuan glanced inside.

As if possessed by a ghost, he walked in.

When the people from Xie's mansion saw him coming, they hurriedly reported back.

The masters of the family were not at home, and old lady Xie was not feeling well. In the end, only He Jinyun, the head of the family, came out to greet them with her servants.

After the ceremony, he respectfully invited the king to come in. He Jinyun asked cautiously, "Your Highness Prince Xuan, I wonder what brings you here this time?"

"It's not a big deal. I just heard from Lord Zhenyang that he has a copy of 'An Outline of the Four Kingdoms' Topography' in his collection, and I want to borrow it to take a look."

"Oh, I see." He Jinyun breathed a sigh of relief.

I thought His Royal Highness Prince Xuan came to see whether their eldest wife had paid back the money.

But it's true, His Royal Highness Prince Xuan is busy with all kinds of affairs, how can he have the time to care about these trivial matters?

"By the way, Sir, thank you for your promise to return the gift as soon as possible. I wonder how the return is going?"

A casual glance at it felt like a storm was coming, bringing with it an oppressive feeling.

He Jinyun hurriedly said: "Eight or nine out of ten have been repaid."

She was now quite thankful that Xie Zhuoning had made such a fuss, otherwise she would have been putting it off for two days and would not have known how to answer when His Royal Highness Prince Xuan asked her about it.

Xiao Jinxuan nodded slightly and asked no more questions.

He Jinyun heaved a sigh of relief and hurriedly ordered the servants, "Go call the eldest girl and tell her that His Royal Highness Prince Xuan wants to borrow the books from Second Uncle's collection."

When the news reached Fenghua Pavilion, Xie Zhuoning felt that the sweet and delicious cherry wine was no longer tasty.

"What you fear will come true."

I was most afraid of having any more arguments with Xiao Jinxuan, but that guy just came directly to my door.

And you want to borrow her father's collection of books from her?

If her father had been able to study, he would have gone to take the examination with his uncle long ago. Why would he have to hang his head on his belt and go to the battlefield to make a career?

But since he had come to her door, she thought about it and ordered, "Banxia, ​​go to my father's study and see if he has this book."

Banxia went there immediately, and soon she came back with a gray book.

"Miss, is this it?"

Xie Zhuoning took it and looked at it, raising his eyebrows in surprise, "There really is such a book."

Could it be that the guy really came here to borrow books?

But no matter what his purpose was, since he had promised Ye Wuque, he naturally had to do what he said.

Xie Zhuoning stuffed the book into Banxia's hands and rubbed his brows, "You can pass the book over."

"yes."

Banxia has always been efficient in her work and quickly delivered the book to the living room.

Xiao Jinxuan saw that the person coming was a maid with misty eyes.

"Where is your young lady? Why isn't she here?"