Yi Zexuan looked up at her and said, "I didn't know that the princess would think of that level, but don't worry, the national treasury is not short of money to handle things for the princess."
Su Lixia shrugged: "Anyway, it's your money, not mine. But when the prince came to our place, he should have noticed that the banquets were basically the same few dishes. It looked like we were treating you well, but we actually saved a lot of money. There was no need to say this to the prince, but since everyone wants the people to be well, we have to pay attention to this issue."
"I appreciate the palace's good intentions in wanting to hold a grand event, but there's really no need to continue. If things are to proceed as planned, then I'm making it clear in advance that I will not attend."
Yi Zexuan was surprised. He never expected that a princess who was lazy, good-for-nothing, and a SP would actually care about the people.
So he asked, "Does the princess have any other solutions?"
"The situation at the border is tense. A few scoundrels think they're all that and want to bully the common people. With that money, we should use it to get better equipment and better food for the soldiers at the border, so they can guard the border with peace of mind, let them know that the monarch cares about them, and warm their hearts."
Upon hearing this, Yi Zexuan nodded and said, "Your Highness is very kind. I have remembered your words. Your Highness's reluctance to make such a grand gesture is also for the good of the people. I will convey this to the Lord and try to persuade him to change his strategy to welcome Your Highness in order to show his respect for her."
Su Lixia felt a surge of excitement; it seemed she wouldn't have to go to the palace to feign friendship with the Empress.
Since we've already said so much, let's give him a spoiler.
So he said, “When two families fight, one will inevitably be injured. Sometimes, instead of looking at the core of the problem, Your Highness should look at the tributaries of the core. Sometimes, to cut off the core, you only need to cut off its branches. In the end, you will have nothing left and will be utterly defeated.”
Su Lixia raised an eyebrow, sighed softly, and thought to herself, "Hey, wasn't my hint direct and clear enough?"
After saying that, Su Lixia stood up and said, "Then Your Highness, please continue with your work. I will go back to the backyard and wait for Your Highness's news."
Yi Zexuan also got up...
"Ugh!" Su Lixia was covered in the mouth and grabbed from behind. Then he walked to the back of the study, pressed some button, and entered the secret room.
Yi Zexuan then released her.
Su Lixia gasped for breath, and after catching her breath, she stared at him and asked, "What are you going to do?"
"When two families clash, one is bound to be injured. What do you know? Or did someone tell you something?" Yi Zexuan questioned coldly.
"It was just a casual remark. I've seen plenty of family feuds. You're the Regent, in that high position. Doesn't anyone want to bring you down? The person who wants to bring you down is the one who wants to fight with you."
Yi Zexuan narrowed his eyes, his gaze filled with a threatening aura, and questioned again, "No, what you just said was loaded with meaning, giving me the impression that you know what's what." Yi Zexuan pressed closer to her, step by step.
Seeing this, Su Lixia's heart skipped a beat. She swallowed hard and said, "Your Highness is overthinking things. I just hope that Your Highness is safe and not schemed against by others. Your lord is making such a big fuss. Don't you feel like you're burying your head in the sand?"
At this point, Su Lixia had nowhere to retreat and had no choice but to press herself against the wall.
"So, in the end, your heart was with the lord?"
Su Lixia frowned: "Isn't her heart set on the prince?"
Upon hearing this, Yi Zexuan chuckled: "Then the princess should explain clearly how she has been able to focus her attention on me?"
Su Lixia's lips twitched, slightly embarrassed: "Um... um..." After thinking for a while, she thought: "Look! My status and position as a princess are right here. What if I go to the palace and come back and they try to sow discord between us and cause trouble? That would be bad. No matter what, from the perspective of the conflict between the two families, you are a threat to them, aren't you?"
Yi Zexuan nodded: "So what if it is? What is your relationship with me? What do you need to sow discord with? I have never known."
"Hey?" Su Lixia put her hands on her hips, speechless, and said angrily, "You used to keep calling me 'future princess' and telling me to be careful. Why are you denying any relationship now?"
"It seems that it was always the princess who emphasized that she was not the queen."
Su Lixia's lips twitched, and she said, "What happened before is history. When it comes to important matters, we still need to stand together. This princess doesn't want to cause any trouble. I'm not familiar with you Shura, but since we have a nominal husband and wife, we're practically family. So unless absolutely necessary, this princess will stand on your side."
Yi Zexuan found it amusing: "Unless absolutely necessary? Does that mean the princess can just betray me whenever she wants?"
Su Lixia rolled her eyes at him: "This 'last resort' means you might never see me again in your life." After saying that, she naturally walked to an open space to the side and muttered to herself, "What if I complete the mission ahead of schedule and return to reality?"
Yi Zexuan was taken aback, then slowly turned his head to look at her and said, "The princess in front of me always gives me the illusion that she is completely different from the princess when I first met her. It's like she's a different person."
Su Lixia scoffed without batting an eye and said, "When did Your Highness ever think that you could tell what kind of person someone was just by looking at their actions once or twice? Oh dear, you have so much to know. There's plenty of time, we'll get to know each other slowly." As she spoke, Su Lixia actually reached out and patted his shoulder.
The latter hadn't considered the possibility of a long future, and had even begun to entertain the thought of kicking her out.
Su Lixia lowered her guard, put her hands behind her back, and admired the so-called golden house in the book. Although it was a secret room, it was also the place where Yi Zexuan felt most comfortable and at ease.
"You've decorated this place quite nicely, but is it really necessary to bring people here for something like this? Wouldn't that expose us?"
"From what you're saying, it sounds as if the princess knows I have this secret chamber?"
Su Lixia inwardly cried out in alarm, gave an awkward chuckle, and said, "Isn't it true that every capable person has their own secret room? It's a place to relieve worries, a good refuge when you're in a bad mood. But judging from what Your Highness is saying, it seems that's not the case."
Yi Zexuan shrugged and said, "I see. It seems you Central Plains people really know how to enjoy yourself. Sometimes, being alone in a secret room can be quite comfortable."
Su Lixia clapped her hands and said, "That's right! Get away from the hustle and bustle, get away from the noise, and give yourself a brief moment of peace."
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