Two days later, Xu Yin arranged for someone to send Liu Xier south.
The female guard finished her errand and came over to report back.
"Miss Liu has been very peaceful these past few days. She hasn't gone out or had contact with others. She only met the prince alone."
"Did you hear what they said?"
The female guard shook her head: "The prince's people were watching closely, and my subordinates didn't listen. However, when the prince left, Miss Liu sent him out, and I heard a greeting..."
"What?"
"It seems like... cousin."
Xu Yin was stunned for a moment. Princess Zhao had said that just like the Liu sisters, they were told to call them aunt Liu Taifei, so Liu Xier was right to call her cousin.
"I understand, go down."
"yes."
After the female guard left, Xu Yin said to himself: "There is a problem!"
Miss Qi, who was processing paperwork, casually asked: "What does the princess think is wrong?"
"Too close, the relationship between the two of them can't reach that point, unless..." There is really an affair.
But this option has been eliminated. If they had an affair, this matter would not be such a big deal. Liu Xier only needs to tell Yan Cheng and it can be solved quietly and perfectly.
Miss Qi thought for a moment and said: "Emotions are all born out of love, but the prince and Miss Liu have no time to get along at all, how can they be so close?"
"That's what it means." It feels good that someone can understand it. Xu Yin nodded happily, "So I think there is something we don't know."
"Do you want to ask Miss Liu?" Miss Qi asked, "A person like her will definitely not be able to withstand the punishment. She only needs to scare her once or twice, and that's probably all."
Xu Yin couldn't help but laugh.
Miss Qi was stunned by her smile: "What's wrong? The princess thinks this is a bad idea?"
Xu Yin shook his head: "No, I just think of you when you first came here. At that time, you were still a standard lady, but now you are tortured by opening your mouth."
Miss Qi was embarrassed and said, "I've seen it so much that I've become accustomed to it."
Xu Yin replied sternly: "I promised Liu Xi'er that as long as she helps me capture Concubine Liu, I will let her live a peaceful life. One cannot break one's word."
Miss Qi understood: "That's right. Then... we can only start from the crown prince's aspect?"
Xu Yin nodded: "Keep an eye on it more!"
Xu Yin thought that the matter was over, but a few days later, she went to the museum to deliver military necessities. While she was waiting on duty, Mr. Fu, who was next to Yan Cheng, came over to invite her to tea.
She was not familiar with Mr. Fu, and they didn't have many official contacts. If he came here rashly, he must have something else to do.
As expected, after the greetings, Mr. Fu said: "I heard that someone plotted against the prince before, but fortunately the princess came to help and it was resolved safely."
Oh, it turned out to be just for this one!
Xu Yin said lightly: "Some trivial matters are not worth mentioning."
Mr. Fu said: "Although it is a small matter, when it involves the safety of the prince, we should pay attention to everything no matter how big or small. We were negligent this time. Fortunately, the princess made up for this shortcoming and did not make us make mistakes. I am really grateful.
All."
Xu Yin smiled and said nothing.
Mr. Fu glanced over and said: "However, the princess is busy with official duties every day, so she doesn't have to take care of these chores herself. Next time something like this happens, just ask someone to inform them. After all, our salary cannot be in vain.
Do you think so?"
Xu Yin raised his eyes and looked over.
Mr. Fu looked back without fear, with a polite smile on his face.
Xu Yin suddenly smiled: "That's what sir said."
When Mr. Fu saw that she understood, he stood up and left: "Princess, please take care of yourself. The prince should be fine soon."
Before going out, he shook the folding fan in his hand and seemed to be thinking to himself: "The weather is too hot. Why are there so many people in the tea shop every day?"
Xu Yin curled up his lips and went to do business first.
Half an hour later, she left the palace gate and got into the carriage.
Miss Qi followed up with the documents in her arms and said angrily: "Who does this Mr. Fu think he is? He came to warn the princess."
What's so grateful? Doesn't it mean that the princess made her own decision and kept them in the dark?
Xu Yin was very calm: "What he said is right. We knew these things clearly, but we didn't tell them and allowed the prince to jump into the pit. Doesn't it seem that they are very incompetent?"
"They are just incompetent, why should we say anything?" Miss Qi was unconvinced.
"Just because the prince is the heir."
As soon as this sentence was uttered, Miss Qi was speechless.
This heir is not only the heir of Prince Zhao's Palace, but also the heir of the entire world, and they all regard him as their master.
"Princess..." After a long time, Miss Qi called out.
Xu Yin smiled slightly and said: "Okay, take the people back, we have been warned."
After all, Yan Cheng still has capable people around him, but it's a pity that Chai Qi and Yan Ling went to the front line, otherwise it would be safe for him to keep an eye on them.
"Yes." Although she was unwilling to do so, Miss Qi had no choice but to obey.
…
May is over in a blink of an eye, and June is getting hotter and muggier.
In the latest battle report, Yan Ling has captured all of Qi County, and the entire court is filled with joy.
Yan Cheng breathed a sigh of relief. With Qi Commandery, the rear was easily connected, making war support much easier.
He gave his subordinates half a day's leave, but he did not go home. Instead, he quietly went to Taiyuan Palace when it was just getting dark.
When he saw Concubine Liu chanting under the green lamp, he couldn't help but be shocked.
After not seeing her for a month, Mrs. Liu lost a lot of weight. Her face, which was originally well-maintained, became haggard and yellow. Her head was bald, revealing her green scalp.
When her mother asked her to recite the Buddha's name, she really didn't give in at all.
When Mrs. Liu saw him, she couldn't believe it at first, and then she shed tears the second time.
"A-Cheng!" she cried out sadly, feeling extremely pitiful.
Unfortunately, his mouth was covered the next moment. Yan Cheng looked outside and shouted in a low voice: "If you want to kill yourself, then scream louder!"
Concubine Liu rolled her eyes and nodded repeatedly.
Yan Cheng then asked the guards to let her go.
"A Cheng." Concubine Liu lowered her voice, her tears still rolling down her face, "You finally came to see me. My aunt thought you didn't care about me."
Yan Cheng looked indifferent and replied calmly: "I don't want to care about you, I shouldn't have taken you in in the first place!"
"A Cheng!" Concubine Liu wanted to pull his sleeve but couldn't get close. She had to try her best to impress him with her eyes and explain, "A Cheng, this is my aunt's fault. But my aunt is just worried about you. You are a kind-hearted child.
, always thinking about Mrs. Dong’s kindness in raising me, and not being defensive at all. I know I can’t persuade you, so I thought of a way to let Xi’er come to you, so that someone can help me take care of you.”
She spoke passionately, but unfortunately Yan Cheng was indifferent.
He said coldly: "Your Majesty, there is no need for sweet words. My cousin has already told me everything."
He kept calling her empress, but called Liu Xi'er cousin, and his attitude was already clear. Concubine Liu's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly asked: "What did she say? This girl, I feel sorry for her and asked her to sacrifice her own marriage.
But she can’t talk nonsense!”
Yan Cheng was not here to fight such a verbal dispute with her, so he simply said: "Okay, I don't need to ask any more questions, just answer my one question."
"Wha...what?"
Yan Cheng stared at her: "How many of what you said are true?"
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Today is my birthday. I went out for a meal and I feel like I will gain three pounds tomorrow...