Seeing Wu Peiya's excited look, the smile in Xie Yao's eyes became more and more intense. She reached out and patted her. Just when she was about to say, 'It's her', Wu Peiya spoke again. She was so happy that she was a little crazy.
"It's the princess! It must be the princess! I will never admit it!" Wu Peiya muttered a few words to herself, and immediately hugged Xie Yao hard.
The force was so great that Wu Peiya must have exhausted all her strength!
Xie Yao clearly felt the pressure, and even her breathing was affected.
But she didn't interrupt Wu Peiya.
She knew that Wu Peiya, like Zi Qing, was too excited, so she forgot to control her strength.
After a while, she suddenly heard a slight sobbing sound in her ears. Wu Peiya was crying.
Xie Yao hugged Wu Peiya with her backhand, patted her back gently, and comforted her slowly: "Cry. These are tears of joy, you should cry."
It seems that because of Xie Yao's approval, Wu Peiya's crying voice was really louder.
But after only crying for a while, the crying stopped.
She let go of her hand, let go of Xie Yao, quickly turned her face to the side, and quickly wiped away her tears.
Xie Yao looked at it gently, feeling peaceful in her heart.
Wu Peiya was still so stubborn, even if she was crying, she didn't want her to see her.
This familiar feeling made her feel very comfortable...as if everything should be as it should be.
Wu Peiya quickly wiped away her tears and then turned around, "Princess, why are you back? When you left, didn't you leave me a message saying you wouldn't come back?"
Xie Yao laughed when he heard this, gave Wu Peiya a feigned anger, and scolded: "You are really exciting! It's already this time, but you still haven't forgotten to test me. I left without saying goodbye, and only left a letter to the prince,
When did I leave you a letter?”
Upon hearing this, Wu Peiya's eyes filled with joy again, filling every corner of her eyes without any reservation, leaving nothing behind, "Princess! You are finally back!"
The sound of "You are finally back" revealed all the thoughts in Wu Peiya's heart!
"Well, I'm back." Xie Yao felt a little sad after hearing this, "I've made you suffer."
"I'm not bitter! Not at all!" Wu Peiya shook her head quickly, tears started to well up again, and she quickly stopped her.
It’s a good thing that the princess is back! What a great thing!
She can't cry!
"Princess, it's hard to talk about it! In fact, Ziqing is the most miserable! Can you tell her the news of your return now?" Wu Peiya asked tentatively.
She understood that the identity of the princess must be kept secret, otherwise her life would be in danger!
"I have already told her, and you are the second to know." Xie Yao smiled slowly.
This girl will think of Zi Qing no matter what.
Wu Peiya was relieved...
The two chatted for a while. Seeing that Wu Peiya's mood had stabilized, Xie Yao returned to the topic, "What's going on with Chen Shangshu? I know that his wife just died three months ago. There is also a concubine in the house.
The wife is eyeing the position of the head wife, you..."
Wu Peiya's expression darkened, and after hesitating for a moment, she sighed and said truthfully: "My aunt arranged the marriage for me."
Xie Yao frowned.
Sure enough.
However, Concubine Yi has always doted on Wu Peiya, so how could she be willing to let Wu Peiya marry a man whose daughter is older than Wu Peiya?
"Concubine Yi...does she have something to hide?" she asked tactfully.
Wu Peiya shook her head, then nodded again, "Auntie doesn't want to either, but..."
She thought of what Concubine Yi had said to her, and also remembered that the princess had returned to Beijing with King Han as Yan Jun...
"Princess, does the prince know your identity?" she asked, her eyes a little worried.
"Yes." Xie Yao noticed Wu Peiya's gaze and responded lightly, waiting for Wu Peiya's next words.
"Then..." Wu Peiya didn't know where to start, so she hesitated and lowered her voice, "The reason why I entered the palace today is actually because my aunt knew that you helped the Wu Mansion twice in succession, so she specially called me over and gave her instructions.
I want to stay away from you."
Xie Yao was a little surprised, "Concubine Yi asked you to stay away from me?"
No wonder Wu Peiya's attitude towards her was very alienated just now.
However, since she returned to Beijing as Yan Jun, she has not seen Yi Fei once, and she has no grudge against Yi Fei. Why did Yi Fei do this?
"Yes." Wu Peiya nodded solemnly, and her face became serious. "Aunt also said that the prince's situation is not good now. You...Miss Yan is a popular person in front of the prince, so she will definitely be implicated. Auntie is worried that the Wu family will also be affected.
Implicated, so let me keep my distance from you."
Xie Yao was shocked after hearing this.
Chu Han's situation in Beijing is indeed not optimistic, but this kind of thing is very mysterious.
Those who know, no one will speak out.
People who don’t know will never mention it.
How did you know that Concubine Yi had lived in a deep palace for a long time?
Could it be...that he was Emperor Zhaochu?
Wu Peiya's next words confirmed her thoughts, and she said in a very low voice: "My aunt said that the emperor accidentally let it slip. She also specifically told me not to spread this matter!"
"Princess, is the prince's condition really bad? Then you..."
Xie Yao had known Emperor Zhaochu's attitude for a long time, and now she was not surprised when she heard it again, but her heart felt even colder.
"The prince's situation is indeed not good, but the distance is still very different." Xie Yao said with a smile, her eyes flashing, "However, since Concubine Yi said so, you should listen to Concubine Yi.
Okay. If something happens, you can go to Ziqing, and Ziqing will naturally tell me the news."
"Yes." Wu Peiya nodded, and then asked hesitantly: "What about Chen Shangshu..."
"What does Concubine Yi's mother-in-law asking you to marry Chen Shangshu have to do with the prince's poor situation?" Xie Yao also thought of the middle-aged man with a big belly and frowned slightly.
"My aunt said that Chen Shangshu is a close minister of the emperor. He is currently very popular, and his first wife happened to be dead. If I can marry him, I can keep the Wu family stable for decades." Wu Peiya said, lowering her head.
She doesn't want to marry Chen Shangshu, but for the sake of the family...
She doesn't know what to do either!
Xie Yao understood clearly.
Yi Fei also had plans for the Wu Mansion, so doing so was in line with common sense, but...
This kind of 'common sense' has harmed many people.
"Although marriage is an important matter, it is the order of the parents and the matchmaker, but as long as you don't want to marry, Concubine Yi will not force you. Besides, how can the fate of your family be left in the hands of outsiders? Only by being strong can you be long-term."
Xie Yao understands that many thoughts have been deeply ingrained, and wanting to change them cannot happen overnight.
However, as long as Wu Peiya is not willing, she will not force Wu Peiya to marry!
"Yes! If only I were strong enough to protect the family!" Wu Peiya was still just a little girl after all, and she was very resistant to marrying a middle-aged man. "It is said that his daughter is older than me."
Xie Yao suddenly narrowed her eyes.
Why would Chen Jiayi marry into Prince Han's palace if Chen Dadu was highly regarded by Emperor Zhaochu?