"I wouldn't say I'm unhappy, but it's inevitable to feel a bit lonely staying in this small place all day long," said the Eighth Prince's wife, her expression and tone indifferent.
Heyue's eyes darted around, and she asked seemingly casually, "Where is Eighth Prince? Can't Eighth Prince keep his wife company?"
The Eighth Prince's wife glanced at her with a smile: "Eighth Prince is busy with official business every day. How can he have time to spend with a woman from a secluded household all day long? It's fine when Eighth Prince is around, but when he's not, I only have some maids around me. I have nothing to say to them. I want to find someone to talk to, but I can't find anyone."
For some reason, He Yue could detect a sense of regret in her words, as if a hero had no opportunity to use his talents.
He Yue was speechless. How could the other mistresses of the household bear this?!
To be honest, the Eighth Prince's residence was indeed rather deserted, with only the Eighth Prince's wife as the mistress. Given the Eighth Prince's wife's flamboyant personality, it's no wonder she couldn't stand it.
Just then, someone outside announced, "The Prince has returned."
He Yue then noticed through the window that the setting sun had already dyed half the sky red.
The Eighth Prince's wife's smile deepened: "It's rare to see the Prince back, let's meet him together."
Having said that, he stood up and went to greet the person outside the door.
Heyue got up and followed behind the Eighth Prince's wife.
The Eighth Prince had changed into a casual, moon-white robe and entered with swift, light steps.
As the Eighth Prince's wife curtsied, the Eighth Prince supported her elbow, saying, "There are no outsiders here, so please make yourself at home."
The Eighth Prince's wife smiled and agreed. The Eighth Prince, beaming, was about to put his arm around her waist when she dodged him, gave him a reproachful look, and stepped aside, saying, "Are you tired, Your Highness? There are guests here."
Only then did the Eighth Prince notice Heyue. A flash of surprise crossed his eyes, but he quickly smiled and said, "So it's Princess Zhaojia."
After saying this, he glanced at the Eighth Prince's wife, his gaze pausing slightly with a hint of deeper meaning.
The Eighth Prince's wife seemed not to have seen him. She smiled and gestured towards Heyue, saying, "It's rare to have a guest. Please come in, Master."
They really don't treat Heyue like an outsider.
He Yue felt a little awkward. How could she not feel embarrassed being such a third wheel to this young couple?
The Eighth Prince's wife's words meant that she had no intention of letting her leave.
Tsk, this is quite unexpected for Heyue.
However, Heyue was more than happy to be the third wheel, so let the awkwardness be awkward.
The Eighth Prince sighed almost inaudibly and came in.
The Eighth Prince's wife personally brewed him a cup of tea and then sat down again.
"What are you doing today?" the Eighth Prince asked first.
"I was bored at home, so I asked Heyue to come and talk to me. It's rare to find that this girl can actually stay still. I thought she was a lively person," the Eighth Prince's wife said jokingly.
This was the first time Heyue had seen the Eighth Prince and his wife together. Judging from the Eighth Princess's tone, she seemed to be very comfortable with the Eighth Prince and didn't hold back in her conversations.
The Eighth Prince looked at his Eighth Princess with tenderness, and the two seemed to be talking without anyone being able to interrupt.
"Oh?" The Eighth Prince raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of surprise flashing across his face. "Since you like her, then let her come and keep you company often. This mansion is indeed quite deserted."
The Eighth Princess Consort's gaze faltered. She stared at him silently for a while, then turned her face away and snorted softly, "I may like her, but I don't necessarily have to get her to agree. Even if you disagree, I still want her to come and keep me company often."
There was a moment of silence. Heyue blinked, looked at the Eighth Prince who was smiling helplessly, and then at the Eighth Princess who was turning her face away from him. She vaguely felt that something was wrong, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it.
The Eighth Prince did not comfort his angry wife, but turned to Heyue, smiling warmly: "You can make yourself at home here, no need to be polite. Xiangyi is much older than you, you can call her sister."
The Eighth Prince's wife gritted her teeth secretly, then reached under the table and pinched the soft flesh on the Eighth Prince's waist hard.
The Eighth Prince's spring-like smile froze. He glanced at his Eighth Princess Consort and shut his mouth.
Heyue lowered her head and quietly sipped her tea, intending to pretend she hadn't seen anything.
This dog abuse is truly appalling.
Is this what they call "spare the rod and spoil the child"? I feel inexplicably uncomfortable and a little sour.
Sigh, she'd better slip away quickly.
A short while later, Heyue got up to take her leave.
"Come visit again another day, I like you very much." The Eighth Prince's wife did not try to persuade her to stay any longer, and smiled warmly.
He Yue readily agreed.
As soon as Heyue left, the Eighth Prince's wife's face darkened, and she turned and went into the inner room.
The Eighth Prince rubbed his temples and stepped forward to comfort him: "What's wrong with you?! You said it yourself, so you can't blame me."
The Eighth Prince's wife glared at him and said, "So what?!" Then she ignored him completely.
"If anyone should be angry, it should be me. I haven't even..."
"What are you saying? Don't I feel wronged?" the Eighth Prince sighed.
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Back at the mansion, as soon as Heyue stepped into the room, she saw her sixth sister sitting in a chair with a dark face, looking like Judge Bao. She took a step back in surprise, patted her chest, and sighed, "What's wrong with you?!"
Yan Yue glanced at He Yue resentfully, picked up the teacup on the table, took a big gulp, and slammed the teacup down on the table with a loud "bang".
He Yue's heart skipped a beat, and she took another step back, trembling with fear.
Oh no! Could it be that Sixth Sister is still angry about what happened at noon? Seeing the murderous look in Sixth Sister's eyes, He Yue secretly wondered if she should run away?
One foot was already outside the door when a sharp shout suddenly rang out: "Stop!"
Heyue immediately withdrew her foot, stood obediently at the door, lowered her head, and made a gesture of admitting her mistake, her eyes brimming with tears, looking aggrieved: "Sister, I was wrong, please forgive me!"
To frankly admit one's mistakes and seek leniency is the mark of a wise person!
Unexpectedly, Yan Yue glanced at her sideways and snorted, "I don't have time to pay attention to your little schemes!"
"Huh? What's wrong, Sixth Sister?!" Heyue opened her round eyes wide, wanting to ask but not daring to.
Fortunately, Yan Yue immediately blurted it all out: "Hmph! I'll never talk to Yi Duli again! I'll pretend I never knew him! He and I have nothing to do with each other anymore!"
He Yue blinked. Had Sixth Sister gotten angry? She'd said something so abrupt and resolute—had Sixth Sister seen Yi Duli? What had Yi Duli said?!
Without thinking, Yue ran over and sat down next to Yan Yue, asking curiously, "Sister, what happened? Did Yi Duli upset you?"
But then she thought it was impossible; how could someone like Yiduli possibly bully Sixth Sister?!
"Hmph!" Speaking of this, Yan Yue was furious: "I kindly went to see Yi Duli to celebrate with him, but my aunt wouldn't even let me see him, saying that Yi Duli was unwell and couldn't receive guests! Does she think I'm stupid?! So what if she won't let me see Yi Duli? I don't care! But, but what angers me is that Yi Duli hasn't come to see me for so long either. Does he really dislike me just like my aunt? Fine, I won't bother with him anymore. I'm never talking to him again! Hmph!"
Yan Yue suddenly stood up, clenched her fists, her eyes blazing with anger, and declared resolutely, "I'll never talk to him again! Let him die!" With that, she strode out.
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