That glance was so lingering, it was hard not to notice it.
He naturally saw it, but pretended not to, and quickly lowered his head to sip his tea.
Now Heyue's heart was at peace, as if nothing had happened, and there was even a faint smile on her lips.
There was an inexplicable chill in the air.
Thirteen felt uneasy and guilty, but didn't know how to break the silence.
Hailan and Chun Ya exchanged glances, sensing the unusual atmosphere between them, and quietly held their breath.
After sitting for a while, Thirteen suddenly stood up, feeling restless. "You, you rest first, I still have some things to take care of."
Without waiting for her reply, he hurriedly walked out.
He Yue looked up at his departing figure, a mocking smile playing on her lips.
He stood up, intending to go back inside to rest, but stopped and instructed Hailan, "Go and take a look."
Hailan understood and went out in response.
He Yue stared absently at the darkening sky outside, remaining motionless for a long time.
When Hailan returned, Heyue saw her hesitant and somewhat angry expression and understood what was going on, but still held a glimmer of hope and asked, "Where did you go?"
Hailan lowered her head and said in a voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz, "Master went to Consort Guarjia's place."
Even though I had already guessed it, I still couldn't help but feel my heart sink and a chill run down my spine.
After a long silence, she gave a self-deprecating laugh. What could she hope for? Could she really hope that he would keep his promise?
Ha, men!
"Madam, should we call the master back?" Hailan looked at her, puffed out her cheeks, and thought bitterly to herself, "It's all that vixen's fault, she deliberately came to seduce the Thirteenth Prince!"
"No need." He Yuyu said softly. Even if you call someone back, can you call their heart back?
Since he can't bear to part with those concubines, why not grant his wish? He promised to be able to take it and leave it; he's just a man after all.
After having a meal and taking a bath, seeing that he had not yet returned, she knew the answer in her heart. She told someone to lock the door, that there was no need to wait, and went to bed by herself.
Chun Ya called Hai Lan, and the two went outside to the porch. Chun Ya looked at the room with concern and asked, "Wouldn't it be bad if we locked the door now? What if Master comes back?"
Hailan pouted, indignantly saying, "Didn't you see how heartbroken the Fujin is? Whether the master comes back or not, we belong to the Fujin, and her words are the only truth. We will listen to the Fujin."
She was also angry with the Thirteenth Prince. He went to the concubine's room as soon as he returned. What about the Fujin?
Chun Ya nodded, then sighed, "Your Highness and the First Lady were so close before, how come things changed as soon as the Second Lady arrived?"
"Pah, pah, pah!" Hailan spat several times: "That's because she's shameless. She knows that the master is with the wife, but she still comes to cause trouble. She's deliberately trying to bully our wife. Doesn't she even know who she is? The thirteenth prince never even gave her a second glance before. He only took pity on her. Maybe he just went to see her once and then left."
Chun Ya nodded in agreement.
In the middle of the night, Heyue was suddenly awakened, feeling a little cold. She pulled the blanket up and inadvertently looked out the window and saw the north wind howling, making the window creak.
He hasn't returned yet; he's probably still enjoying time with Lady Guarjia.
Indeed, how could he refuse such a delicate beauty, who was also his woman?
But I also felt a little unwilling.
Thinking of his words, a glimmer of hope returned to my heart. Since I haven't seen it with my own eyes, why make a decision so soon?
Perhaps he really just went to take a look, and is no longer here.
Now that you've made the decision, shouldn't you learn to trust him?
After all, that warmth wasn't fake. Just a moment ago he was so attached to me, how could he suddenly change like this?
She hurriedly summoned Hailan and Granny Wang, who rushed in. He Yue instructed them, "Go to Guarjia's place and see if the Thirteenth Prince is still there."
There's nothing to be shy about; she just needs to be sure before she can give up.
Hailan and Granny Wang exchanged a glance and laughed. Granny Wang replied, "This old servant will go and see. Princess, please rest here; it's cold outside."
After saying that, he hurriedly left.
Hailan took the coat and draped it over Heyue. Sitting down, she felt uneasy, her hands clenching and unclenching repeatedly. Seeing that Wang Mama had not yet returned, she finally decided to go and check on her herself.
He suddenly stood up, his voice colder than the biting wind, yet also urgent: "Let's go!"
Hailan hurriedly helped her get dressed and put on a cloak. She called Chun Ya over and had her carry the lantern in front, while she helped He Yue behind. The group went to the west courtyard of the Guarjia clan.
When they arrived, they immediately saw Granny Wang standing behind a tree outside, looking inside with her back to them.
Li Shun'er, the personal servant of Thirteen, stood guard under the eaves with his hands tucked into his sleeves.
He Yue glanced at the dark, tightly closed room, and her heart sank.
I can't help but laugh at myself. What am I still hoping for?
It should have been expected, why invite such humiliation upon yourself?!
Because there were many people, Heyue didn't try to hide herself. When Li Shun'er saw Heyue, his heart skipped a beat, and he thought to himself, "Oh no!"
Heyue ignored him, took one last look, and then turned and left.
Li Shun'er panicked. If the master knew that the Fujin had seen everything, wouldn't he regret it to death!
But this situation was inexplicable, and for a moment I didn't know whether to chase after them.
Just as they were in a panic, a clanging sound suddenly came from the house behind them, and everyone outside stopped.
Li Shun'er's heart tightened. Why did that sound a bit like a table falling over?
Would the two of them get this worked up?
Feeling something was amiss, Li Shun'er glanced at Heyue, who had stopped in her tracks. A thought suddenly struck him. No matter what was happening inside, getting the master out was the priority. He absolutely couldn't let the Fujin (principal wife) get angry. If she really ignored him, wouldn't the master take his anger out on his servant?
Without thinking twice, he rushed forward and pounded on the door: "Sir! What's wrong?"
After clapping twice without any response, Li Shun'er grew anxious. Seeing that his wife was about to leave again, he disregarded everything else and clapped even louder.
A few more jingling and clanging sounds came from inside the house, as if they were getting closer to the door.
Overjoyed, he shouted at the top of his lungs, "Princess Consort, don't go!"
The people inside seemed to hear it, then there were several more sounds, accompanied by a woman's exclamation.
Before long, the door in front of Li Shun'er suddenly opened, and moonlight flooded into the room, illuminating his master's disheveled appearance and panicked face.
Li Shun'er breathed a sigh of relief and patted his chest: "Master, you're finally out. Are you alright?"
He had been worried something had happened when he heard the loud noise inside, but now that he saw his master standing safely in front of him, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Where is the Princess Consort?!" Thirteen rushed out, looking around but not seeing Heyue, his heart in turmoil.
Guarjia chased after them from inside, her clothes also disheveled and her face full of anxiety. She grabbed Thirteen's arm and cried out, "Master, don't go!"
When Li Shun'er saw her appearance, he quickly turned his face away and covered his eyes. He was extremely shocked. This Consort Guarjia was always so aloof. He never expected that she would be so charming and proactive in clinging to the master.
Thirteen shoved her arm away, his face ashen: "Get out!"
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