But Xiao Junhan was different. His eyes almost reached Xie Ruzhuo's side. If word spread, wouldn't it damage the woman's reputation
Xiao Junhan was embarrassed again. Xiao Xinning was surprised by Xie Ruzhuo's attitude and liked her a little more, so she smiled and said, "Isn't your carriage broken? We just happened to be returning to the palace from the suburbs. You and I Let’s go together and take you back to the Duke’s Mansion along the way.”
Xiao Xinning had already spoken, and Xie Shengli also felt that this method was appropriate. When he saw Xie Ruzhuo questioning him with his eyes, he smiled and said, "In that case, I would like to thank the Seventh Princess for her kindness."
Xie Ruzhuo didn't shirk, and after seeing Xie Shengli off in the carriage, he turned around and got into Xiao Xining's car. However, even if she didn't turn around, she could still clearly feel the line of sight glued to her body, like a poisonous snake's eyes, staring at her faintly, giving her instant goosebumps.
In her previous life, she was always overjoyed by Xiao Junhan's concern, and eventually fell in love with him, but she ended up with such a miserable end. She will never make the same mistakes again in this life!
Perhaps covered by this emotion, Xie Ruzhuo also felt a little distracted after getting in the car. The past events are like clouds, the regrets about the past, and the confusion about the future all make Xie Ruzhuo feel a little at a loss.
The carriage moved slowly again, with magnolia incense burning inside. The scent was light but extremely sweet. Xiao Xinning was a little happy at first. After all, it was a long road and it would be nice to have someone to accompany her to pass the time. It only took a while for Xiao Xinning to realize that something was wrong.
"Xie Ruzhuo, why are you so distracted when I talk to you?"
She kept talking for a long time, but Xie Ruzhuo always responded with "Yes, yes." Xiao Xining got tired of talking for a while and asked directly.
Xie Ruzhuo said "Ah", then raised his head and asked, "What's wrong?"
Hearing this, Xiao Xinning suddenly became frustrated, "I'm talking to you, why don't you pay more attention." Xie Ruzhuo was obviously very noisy in the past, so why was her attitude so lukewarm in the past few contacts
Xie Ruzhuo was a little apologetic and said, "I'm thinking about something, please don't mind, princess." In any case, Xiao Xinning is still a very good person, and she can't tell right from wrong.
Seeing her like this, Xiao Xinning held her forehead helplessly and said, "You are so well-behaved, you are not like you before." After saying that, she asked with a gossipy face, "What are you thinking about? Are you thinking about something?" Do you miss my second emperor brother?"
Rumors and gossip in this capital city are flying everywhere as if they have wings. Xiao Xinning often runs out and naturally hears some rumors such as the Xie family's legitimate daughter cheating on her. However, they say that rumors are stronger than tigers. She has seen it these few times. , but I think this rumor is not credible.
Therefore, she didn't wait for Xie Ruzhuo to answer, and then said to herself, "Well, it shouldn't be. In fact, I think your relationship with my Third Emperor Brother should be better. After all, he has hugged you."
Xie Ruzhuo heard Xiao Xinning's words very clearly, and suddenly said in embarrassment, "Princess, where did your words go?"
"Isn't it? At the hunting ground that day, many people saw it. Although you were hurt because of him, it is true that he hugged you." Xiao Xinning looked matter-of-fact, and then smiled obscenely, "You are my third Brother Huang, this is the first girl he has held in his arms in so many years."
The first girl? Xie Ruzhuo couldn't help but think of the kiss under the water in the bathtub that day. She was already in a daze due to lack of oxygen at the time. She could only vaguely feel the breath coming from her, and she couldn't help but want to get closer. She remembered that the breath was like water from the Tianshan Mountains, cold and sweet.
Thinking of this, Xie Ruzhuo's face turned red again. When Xiao Xinning saw her like this, she immediately clapped her hands and said with a smile, "Look, I was right. You really have a better relationship with my Third Emperor brother."
I don’t know why, but when I first met Xie Ruzhuo, Xiao Xinning didn’t particularly like her. But after getting in touch with her, she fell in love with this girl more and more.
Xie Ruzhuo thought it was nothing at first, but after being teased by Xiao Xinning, she immediately blushed and accidentally hit the beam of the carriage when she got out of the car.
Xiao Xinning laughed behind her, but Xie Ruzhuo seemed to be running away.
A huge plaque of Xie's residence hung on the front door. When the concierge saw that his own lady was getting out of the car, he hurriedly carried the sedan and stopped next to Xie Ruzhuo.
Xie Ruzhuo wrote politely to Xiao Xining, said goodbye to Xiao Junxi, and then turned around and boarded the soft sedan prepared in the palace.
Ever since meeting Xie Ruzhuo, Xiao Junhan has never smiled again. At this moment, seeing Xie Ruzhuo say thank you in a distant manner and leave, not even bothering to give him a look, his face became even more gloomy.
He was not a fool. He could feel Xie Ruzhuo's friendship for him before. Why did Xie Ruzhuo look at him like a passerby after not seeing each other for a long time
Could it be that she discovered the little tricks she was doing behind her back
When she thought of this possibility, Xiao Junhan immediately became worried. Xie Ruzhuo's current behavior was becoming less and less like the domineering and unruly young lady before. On the contrary, she showed some wisdom inadvertently. If this possibility really arises, then he must act quickly!
As soon as they returned to Tingfeng Courtyard, Jiang Zhu came up to them and said, "Miss, you are back." The carriage was broken just now, and their maids could not get into the princess carriage, so they came back with the servants. It's just that she has been waiting by Xie Ruzhuo's side for a long time, and she started to worry when she couldn't see the lady for a while.
Seeing Xie Ruzhuo at this time, Jiangzhu felt relieved.
Seeing her like this, Xie Ruzhuo felt warm in his heart and said with a smile, "I'm not going to the Longtan Tiger's Den to see how nervous you are."
Qianbi on the side muttered in a low voice, "That second prince is more dangerous than the dragon's pond and the tiger's den." Although Qianbi was careless, she had a natural intuition for danger. Although the second prince seemed gentle, Qianbi just felt that he was dangerous.
Xie Ruzhuo paused when he heard this, then smiled calmly and said, "It's a good thing they left, otherwise your lady and I would have offended people because of your words."
Qianbi's expression changed, and she immediately knelt down and said, "Miss, I know my mistake." She was indeed too careless and spoke without thinking.
"Okay, I don't blame you, I just need to be careful what I say next time. I know you are doing it for my own good, but if you can't control your mouth, it will be a disaster rather than a blessing!" Xie Ruzhuo deliberately wanted Qianbi to change her personality. , because he didn’t ask her to get up, so he just said lightly.
Seeing that the atmosphere in the room suddenly condensed, Jiang Zhu hurriedly came out to smooth things over and said, "Qianbi, I just made white fungus soup. Go and bring it to the lady."
Qianbi looked at Xie Ruzhuo furtively, and when she saw that the latter showed no sign of anger, she smiled, nodded heavily, and said, "Hey, I'll go right away." After saying that, she stood up, patted the dust on her body, and left. .
Xie Ruzhuo looked at Qian Bi's retreating back with some amusement, and sighed, "I don't know if this girl's temperament is good or bad."
Jiang Zhu took a handkerchief to help her wipe her red and swollen forehead, and said with a smile, "Everyone has his own destiny, maybe it would be better for her to be like this."
"I hope so." Xie Ruzhuo took the towel and just said this when he heard Hongrui coming to report from outside the door, "Miss, there is a young father-in-law who wants to see you. He says he is the eunuch who works beside the third prince."
Hearing this, Xie Ruzhuo was stunned for a moment, then said, "Please come in quickly."
The person who came was none other than Abao, who was beside Xiao Junxi.
Seeing Xie Ruzhuo, Abao greeted him obediently and said with a smile, "Miss Xie, my master asked his servant to bring you medicine. He said it is very effective in treating bruises."
It happened that Qianbi came in with a soup of white fungus. After hearing what the little eunuch said, she immediately said, "Miss, are you hurt?"
Jiangzhu gave her an angry look and said, "Miss, I hit my forehead. Put the porridge away quickly and say something like that." As soon as the lady entered the door, he saw a big swollen bump on her forehead, otherwise what would he do? Want to get a hot towel
Qian Bi belatedly saw the bump on Xie Ruzhuo's head, hurriedly stuck out her tongue and went to put the porridge.
Xie Ruzhuo let Jiang Zhu take the medicine, then smiled and said, "Thank you, Third Prince. My father-in-law, please say thank you to the Third Prince for me."
"Don't dare, Miss Xie, if nothing happens, then I will leave first." After Abao finished speaking, he was about to leave. The girl in front of him was the same one that His Highness held in the bathtub that day. With how many heads his Abao had, he didn't dare to look at her too much.
Jiangzhu took Xie Ruzhuo's signal, took out a purse, stuffed it into Abao's hand, and said with a smile, "Father-in-law, please go slowly. I'll excuse you for a run. You can take it to the bar."
Abao had been in the palace for a long time, and he weighed this thing accurately. At this moment, he felt the weight inside, and he smiled more and more until he couldn't see his teeth.
However, I am very happy, but I cannot ask for this thing. "I thanked Miss Xie, but when I came out, I told you that if you dare to collect things, I will break my legs. I will leave." After that, Abao stuffed the purse back into Jiang Zhu's hand and disappeared without a trace.
Jiang Zhu smiled in surprise, "There are still people who refuse to accept the money after seeing it."
Seeing A Bao coming and going in a hurry, Xie Ruzhuo couldn't help but shake his head and said, "Okay, let's just put it away if you don't want it. The money on the left and right is not hot."
Qian Bi took the medicine from Jiang Zhu's hand and as soon as she unscrewed it, she smelled the fragrance inside. She couldn't help but smile and said, "This medicine smells so good. Well, the third prince is really careful and gentle." As she said that, she was careful. He dug out the ointment and carefully applied it to Xie Ruzhuo evenly.
Xie Ruzhuo gave her a funny look and said, "Why are you talking so much?" However, there were layers of ripples in his heart. She was not untouched by the protection in her previous life, and the many details in this life also made her feel more and more safe about this person.
It's just that these ripples go away as quickly as they come. Xie Ruzhuo is not stupid. She is just a ghost from hell now. She has no other thoughts in this life except revenge.
If she could protect the Xie family's safety, her life would be worth it. As for the love between a man and a woman, that kind of thing is too elusive, and she no longer hopes for it.
When Abao came, he didn't deliberately hide it from everyone. The fact that the third prince sent someone to express condolences to the fourth lady spread from person to person. In the eyes of those who are interested, this matter has already changed.
Early the next morning, Xie Ruzhuo went to Zizhuyuan to pay his respects to Mr. Ji, and saw Mrs. Lu and her daughter sitting in Ji's room early.
Seeing Xie Ruzhuo, Mrs. Lu first smiled and said, "Why did Zhuo'er get up so early?"
Xie Ruzhuo greeted Mr. Ji with a smile, and then said with a smile, "It's getting late. I came at the right time. I just happened to have a meal at grandma's place. Are you the same, third aunt?"
When a child says he's here to eat, he's acting coquettishly. But if this is said to the elders, it would be a joke.