Chapter 76: She made this star-crossed couple come together, shouldn’t he be grateful to her?
The two looked at each other affectionately, both of them were a little distracted.
Fortunately, Xie Tingzhou coughed lightly, and the two of them let go of each other's hands.
Xie Qinghuan adjusted her mood and continued crying:
"Even if I'm angry with the prince, I'm angry that you flirted with a maid at the engagement banquet...
But I will not tarnish someone's reputation for no reason, not to mention that person is my half sister!
If outsiders knew that you had an affair with my concubine's sister... wouldn't that also be a disgrace to me?"
This is also true.
If it wasn't Xie Qingwan who came up with this dirty trick, she would have taken advantage of them.
She really couldn't think of such an idea!
but……
Did he react so strongly?
She made this star-crossed couple come together, shouldn't he be grateful to her?
She remembers...
In her previous life, Chu Yongji smiled so freely when he embraced her as his queen.
"Xie Qinghuan! Stop pretending! Your tricks may fool others, but not me!"
Xie Qinghuan pinched the handkerchief and sniffed.
"It doesn't matter, the prince has never liked me...
Now that you have taken my concubine's sister's body, what does it matter whether you believe me or not?"
She covered her face with the handkerchief proudly and glanced at Chu Yongji.
Chu Yongji was about to say something else.
Xie Zhiqiu frowned and pretended to scold Xie Qinghuan.
Stopped Chu Yongji from speaking.
"That's enough! Your Majesty, please give me a satisfactory answer for today's matter.
How about... I will go before His Majesty in person and ask for justice!"
Xie Zhiqiu got up and left.
When he passed by Xie Qingwan, she hugged his calf.
"Daddy! You...don't want your daughter anymore?"
Xie Zhiqiu felt heartbroken for a moment, but more than that, he felt disappointed.
He still remembered the big words he said when he broke up with Xie Zhichun!
He said that he would never allow his concubine's daughter to become someone else's concubine...
But now...
This usually well-behaved concubine's daughter really slapped his face!!!
He lifted his leg and threw her away.
Xie Zhiqiu said in a deep voice.
"It's you who doesn't want me as your father anymore! Think about this carefully!"
“Dad…Dad!”
Xie Zhiqiu strode away.
Chu Yongji pointed at Xie Qinghuan's nose angrily and walked over.
But he was blocked by Xie Tingzhou.
"What does Prince Yong want to do? Why don't you go back and discuss with the Imperial Concubine how to resolve this matter!"
"you……"
Chu Yongji was indignant, but he didn't know what to say.
He could only turn around angrily, and when he passed by Xie Qingwan, he walked away in disappointment.
I feel blame in my heart.
You can't even do such a small thing!
It's really useless...
Seeing Chu Yongji leave, Xie Qinghuan didn't want to stay and listen to Xie Qingwan crying.
He glanced at the shivering Yu Lian and walked out.
Xie Tingzhou followed.
After leaving the yard, he called her.
"Qing Huan..."
"Hmm? What's wrong, brother?"
She seemed to be calm in an instant.
Xie Tingzhou was a little confused, but... he didn't want to doubt Qinghuan.
I'm afraid of this too...
It was really Qinghuan who did it.
Seeing that he was hesitant to speak, Xie Qinghuan stood still obediently.
I don’t know if it was because she had just cried or because of her makeup.
Her little face was rosy and her eyes were watery.
When you look at someone intently, it makes you feel especially soft-hearted.
"I know what my brother wants to ask. I did it."
she confessed.
Xie Tingzhou was stunned at first, then waved his hand and asked everyone to leave.
His clenched fists revealed his inner struggle.
Logically, he should have blamed her;
But emotionally, he always defended her in his heart.
seem……
I was afraid that I would blame her...
Xie Qinghuan saw his dilemma and pulled him to sit down in the pavilion.
Tell it like it is.
"To be honest, brother, I didn't intend to use such a despicable and underhanded method...
It was Xie Qingwan who instructed Yu Lian to put aphrodisiac in my tea.
They were trying to use that on me, and I just fought back."
Xie Qinghuan clenched her handkerchief and lowered her brows.
Long eyelashes conceal shame and hatred.
The corners of her eyes droop slightly, making her look weak yet strong!
Xie Tingzhou didn't expect it to be like this.
His face turned dark in an instant and he stood up suddenly.
"What? Then you..."
His eyes unconsciously turned to Chu Hanxiao.
Chu Hanxiao said nothing, just lowered his head.
Thinking of Xie Qinghuan at that time, the tips of her ears turned slightly red.
Xie Qinghuan hurriedly explained.
"No, it was Chu Hanxiao who helped me detoxify..."
Upon hearing this, Xie Tingzhou's face turned even darker.
He even moved his feet with his fists raised.
Xie Qinghuan quickly stood up to stop him.
"No, no, I mean... he helped me get water for a bath..."
Xie Tingzhou:?
Xie Qinghuan was in a panic, and the more anxious he became, the less he could explain himself.
"No, I didn't take off my clothes!"
A few words made several people blush...
After Xie Tingzhou understood, he turned sideways and coughed lightly.
He glanced at Chu Hanxiao who was swallowing awkwardly and praised awkwardly:
"At least this kid knows the rules."
Xie Qinghuan felt extremely ashamed when she recalled her embarrassing situation in front of her brother.
Covering his red face, he sat back on the stone bench.
"Oh! Anyway... after something like this happened, I can always cancel my engagement with Chu Yongji!"
Xie Tingzhou calmed down, thought about it, and shook his head.
"I'm afraid it's not that simple."
after all……
What my younger sister represents, apart from the power of the Prime Minister's Mansion and the General's Mansion, is also the position of the Eastern Palace!
"why?"
Xie Qing stood up joyfully.
His face was full of disbelief.
"Chu Yongji has become so rotten, why can't I cancel the engagement?"
Xie Tingzhou pulled her to sit down.
Explain to her patiently:
"You forgot, there is an old lady in the mansion! With her around, I'm afraid she won't easily agree to your breaking off the engagement!
Besides, my father doesn’t want Xie Qingwan to be a concubine, so this matter between the two of them…I’m afraid it will be suppressed.”
"Who I marry has nothing to do with that old hag!"
Upon hearing this, Xie Tingzhou quickly raised his index finger to cover his lips.
Signaling her to be careful with her words.
"Behind Prince Yong is the support of the Duke of the Protectorate.
The old lady helped him to secure your marriage with Prince Yong, and the Protector of the Country will naturally give her benefits!"
What are the benefits?
What good does an old lady with dirt buried up to her neck want?
Looking at Xie Tingzhou's suggestive eyes, she suddenly realized.
"Brother, are you talking about...Xie Zhichun?"
Xie Tingzhou nodded.
"My father has severed ties with him, but he hasn't been impeached and removed from office yet... Think about it?"
"I thought it was Marquis Xuanping who was helping him..."
Xie Tingzhou heard this and chuckled.
He ruffled her hair lovingly.
"Silly sister, although Xuanping Hou has a title, he has no real power in the court...
What's more, Xie Zhichun has a long history of bad deeds. Even if he has real power, he will not protect Xie Zhichun!"
Xie Qinghuan sighed in disappointment.
There was annoyance in his tone.
"What should I do...I really don't want to marry Chu Yongji!"
Chu Hanxiao heard this and raised his eyes slightly.
I wanted to go over and comfort her, but Xie Tingzhou was still there.
I can only clench my fists silently and blame myself for being useless...
Xie Tingzhou pondered for a moment, raised his eyes and advised:
"Don't worry, my uncle is on his way back and will arrive in Beijing soon.
As long as we wait until my uncle and cousin come back, there will be a chance for this matter to turn around."
Xie Qinghuan's eyes lit up.
"Really? Okay!"
"Well, it's just... the old lady will never sit idly by in this matter! You have to be mentally prepared."
Xie Qinghuan nodded obediently.
After urging everyone to find their master, they returned to their respective courtyards.
really……
In the evening, just after the birthday banquet ended, the old lady summoned Xie Qinghuan.