While Zhao Huan and Zhao Shiyan were conversing, Xiaochai, who had been secretly "watching", relayed all the contents of the conversation to Zhu Lian.
Xiaochai's face turned red and she couldn't help sighing.
"I can't believe that the prince has been promoted so quickly. Not long ago, he was an idle and useless prince. How long has passed, he has been promoted to the second rank..."
"Zhao Shiyan came to visit. Needless to say, the threshold of the front hall was almost trampled by courtiers. When has such a grand event ever happened in the palace?"
"Although the prince behaves erratically and is unpredictable, he can always turn corruption into magic."
"Perhaps... Your Majesty is really sent by God to save the Song Dynasty? Or maybe, as the rumors say, Your Majesty is the reincarnation of the late Emperor Zhe Zong."
Xiaochai, who rarely praised Zhao Huan in front of Zhu Lian, couldn't help it. After all, Zhao Huan had proven time and again that the future rise and fall of the palace depended entirely on him.
If even Zhao Huan was unable to change the status quo, then there would probably be nothing to hope for in Dingwangfu or the Song Dynasty.
In Zhu Lian's inner chamber, it was strictly forbidden to mention anything about Zhao Huan.
In the past, Xiaochai would definitely have been scolded by Zhu Lian, but this time Zhu Lian pretended not to hear, and just sat at the table, drinking tea by himself.
Xiaochai knew Zhu Lian's character so well that it was even harder to get her to reveal her true feelings.
Silence is already equivalent to acceptance.
Xiaochai laughed out loud: "Actually... the princess also looks at the prince with admiration, right?"
Zhu Lian put down the tea cup and replied lightly: "Xiao Chai, you talk a lot recently. Could it be that you can't control your mouth?"
"It's okay if I don't have the same understanding as you. But don't touch your nose or face, otherwise you will suffer physical pain. Don't blame me for not caring about the relationship between master and servant."
Facing Zhu Lian's threat, Xiao Chai was not afraid at all. After all, Zhu Lian had always been a sharp-tongued man and was reluctant to punish Xiao Chai.
Besides, as a roundworm in Zhu Lian's belly, Xiaochai just said what was in his heart that Zhu Lian wanted to say but didn't want to say. Should he also be punished for telling the truth?
"Hee hee, instead of punishing the slave, it would be better for the princess to give the concubine a good beating."
"As you have seen, it was the concubine who spoiled the prince!"
"Since the concubine entered the palace, the prince doesn't even have to peel the grapes. The concubine peels them all and puts them in his mouth. She is even more meticulous than a mother taking care of her children..."
Feeling the displeasure in Zhu Lian's eyes, Xiaochai quickly stopped the topic. No matter how close her relationship with Zhu Lian was, she was still a slave in the end. How could she talk about the prince behind his back?
Zhu Lian snorted: "Get out!"
Xiaochai didn't dare to hesitate, he bowed his head quickly and ran away in a hurry.
Zhu Lian's face was serious, but he was not really angry. After all, Xiaochai was just like a biological sister to her, but as a princess, she had to maintain the authority and rules of the palace.
Sitting alone in the room, listening to the congratulations coming from outside the hospital, and recalling everything that happened during this period, Zhu Lian couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
She had already accepted her fate, but Zhao Huan's sudden change, to her, was like a ray of light finally shining in a dark prison.
At least for now, Zhu Lian can finally live a relaxed life.
Just as she was about to take a long breath, there was a sudden sound of footsteps outside the door, and her soft expression instantly returned to its usual seriousness.
"Could it be that girl Xiaochai again?"
Just when Zhu Lian was muttering secretly in his heart, the door was pushed open.
Zhu Lian couldn't help but frown slightly. Xiaochai would never break in without knocking on the door. Who is it?
Under her nervous and angry gaze, an extremely familiar face came into view. Who else could it be besides Zhao Huan?
"Hey hey hey, dear concubine, are you looking for me?"
With a flattering smile on his face, Zhao Huan opened the door and walked in, closing the door behind him.
Immediately afterwards, there was a crisp sound, and this guy actually locked the door!
Zhu Lian's heart suddenly rose to her throat. She didn't know what Zhao Huan was up to, but as a princess, she naturally couldn't show her timidity, so she immediately pretended to be calm and asked.
"Why did you lock the door?"
Zhao Huan smiled even more: "My beloved concubine must have something important to do with me. In order to prevent the walls from having ears, I naturally need to be more careful."
The logic is good, but when I feel Zhao Huan's treacherous expression, I always feel that something is wrong.
She was too lazy to argue and said angrily: "You can just come in the evening. There are so many guests in the palace now. As the prince, wouldn't it be disrespectful for you not to go out to entertain them?"
As Zhao Huan approached Zhu Lian, he shrugged disapprovingly.
"Treat me! Are they worthy? They are just a bunch of wallflowers who can act according to the changing circumstances. I expect them to contribute to the palace. I would rather believe that a sow can climb a tree."
"My beloved concubine, what exactly do you want to tell me?"
While he was talking, Zhao Huan had already arrived in front of Zhu Lian. Although he could sit across the table, he had to stand next to Zhu Lian and stare at Zhu Lian condescendingly.
For a moment, Zhu Lian couldn't tell whether this guy was putting pressure on her or... was deliberately causing trouble!
"As a prince, you must not speak vulgarly."
"I called you here just to remind you that Tong Guan's death will never let go easily."
"Although King Yun can't do anything to you for the time being, Tong Guan's death is undoubtedly the best excuse to call Cai Jing back."
"In addition, the Zhu family may also..."
When Zhu Lian mentioned the Zhu family, she couldn't help but fell silent. The Zhu family had always been the pain in her heart that she couldn't ignore.
Regardless of whether she was married to the palace or whether Prince Ding lost power, whether he encouraged her to remarry openly or secretly, she was regarded as a pure political victim.
So many things happened in Bianjing, but there was no movement in the Zhu family. Knowing that Zhu Lian was in danger, those blood relatives chose to watch the fire from the other side.
Zhu Lian was disappointed and heartbroken, but as the daughter of the Zhu family, what could she do?
Moreover, Zhu Lian concluded that the Zhu family would never watch the collapse of King Yun, so Cai Jing and the Zhu family would most likely merge...
When he thought about the enemies that Prince Ding's Mansion would face next, Zhu Lian felt as if a huge mountain was pressing down on him, making him breathless.
At this moment, Zhu Lian felt a warm and strong hand pressing his shoulder.
She raised her head to meet Zhao Huan's gentle and firm eyes, and her heart palpitated.
"Thank you for reminding me, my dear, but don't worry. If anyone dares to touch the palace, I will give him a head-on blow and I will never tolerate him in the slightest."
"You just need to be your princess in peace, and leave the rest to me."