Princess Rong Xin's post was sent to Shen Miao in the afternoon of the second day. Luo Xueyan also asked Shen Xin to prepare a lot of gifts for Shen Miao to bring to the Princess Mansion, because Princess Rong Xin also helped Shen Miao a lot, Luo Xue Yan wanted to express her gratitude to Princess Rong Xin.
In order to prevent any accidents on the road, Shen Qiu brought many guards, and Azhi and Mo Qing also followed. Even so, along the way, Shen Miao's expression was not so relaxed. On the contrary, Jing Zhe and Gu Yu who were beside him saw this and thought that Shen Miao was worried about the safety on the road and comforted her for a long time.
On the carriage, Shen Miao had been thinking about how the Princess Residence should deal with the words of Princess Rong Xin. If Princess Rong Xin asked about Xie Jing Xing, she should dispel the suspicion of the other party. But Princess Rongxin is a very cautious person, and once doubts arise, it is very difficult to eliminate them.
Shen Miao felt a headache.
Jing Zhe smiled and said, "What is the girl thinking so serious, this slave has not seen her look like this for a long time."
Shen Miao was slightly startled and was somewhat surprised. That's right, since she was reborn, relying on knowing the path of her previous life, she has walked exceptionally smoothly. It was because of Luo Xueyan's letter to Shen Qiu that it wasn't particularly difficult to deal with. As for other people's affairs, those who have interests in their own will be attentive, such as Liu Ying and Pei Lang, but what does other people's affairs have to do with her? She was racking her brains to think of excuses for Xie Jing Xing, but what is the relationship between Xie Jing Xing and her? Do you deserve to treat him like this
Shen Miao was a little annoyed with herself, and she also understood that she has always been a person who likes to get to the point. A voice in his heart said that this was all trouble caused by Xie Jing Xing and should be resolved by Xie Jing Xing himself. Another voice was that Xie Jing Xing could not bear to deal with this difficult matter alone.
After all, having Xie Jing Xing reappearing in front of Princess Rong Xin added the identity of Prince Rui of Great Liang, it was too cruel for both Princess Rong Xin and Xie Jing Xing.
Unconsciously, before Shen Miao could think of a countermeasure, the carriage arrived at the entrance of the princess' residence. The servants of the Princess Mansion had almost all impressions of Shen Miao and naturally welcomed her in respectfully. Shen Miao asked Mo Qing to stay outside the gate of the mansion to help move the gifts for Princess Rong Xin to the warehouse. The palace maid led Shen Miao inside.
But he took her directly to Princess Rongxin's bedroom.
Although Princess Rongxin is not very common in the court, she is very low-key on weekdays. But the princess mansion is spacious and grand, but since the death of the concubine, Princess Rongxin has lived as a widow, and doesn't pay much attention to these external things. Therefore, the bedroom is also mainly simple and clean, and when you first enter, there is a sense of coldness and tranquility.
Princess Rong Xin was drinking the sweet soup from the kitchen when she saw Shen Miao arrived and ordered the servants to serve a bowl for Shen Miao as well. He smiled and said: "This is a new cook. He is very good at making desserts and sweet soups. I don't know if you are used to eating them. The food in this palace is better than the one in the palace. You can also try it."
Shen Miao thanked Princess Rong Xin and took the bowl to taste it. In fact, she doesn't really like sweets, but because of Princess Rongxin's face, she can't refuse it. While eating, he looked at Princess Rongxin's face.
Princess Rongxin looked much better than when she met in the palace that day, her face was ruddy, and she seemed to be in a good mood, with a smile on her face. Shen Miao said, "Princess looks much better."
"The medical center happened to receive a rare medicinal herb recently. The kitchen decocts the medicine for Ben Gong to drink every day. It is difficult for Ben Gong to be healthy." Princess Rongxin sighed: "It's really lucky, I used to want to find this place. Flavoring herbs is already very difficult, and I didn't expect to bump into it at this time." The tone was a bit surprised.
Shen Miao followed Princess Rong Xin's words but felt a little strange in her heart. Princess Rongxin is not such a trivial person, and even some conversations are all insightful and interesting, and she will not tell her about her own affairs. But Shen Miao could not understand the meaning of those words.
She originally thought that Princess Rong Xin was going to ask about Xie Jing Xing today, but she didn't expect that Princess Rong Xin didn't mention it for a while, and she didn't seem to plan to mention it. Instead, the conversation changed again, referring to the words that Emperor Wen Hui suppressed Shen Miao's marriage a few days ago.
"Brother Huang has been stubborn before, it seems that he really wants you to be his daughter-in-law, although Ben Gong also thinks it is inappropriate. But that day, after you left, Ben Gong personally interceded with Brother Huang, thinking of asking him to dismiss it. The royal brother did not agree to this idea either. Later, it was due to Prince Rui’s blessing.” She looked at Shen Miao and smiled, “I think General Shen has already inquired about the reason and told you.”
Shen Miao nodded and secretly woke up in her heart.
"Although this is a bit outrageous, I don't want Great Liang to have any ambitions for Ming Qi. However, I have to thank Prince Rui. If it weren't for his words, the emperor would not change his mind. I'm afraid your marriage will not. Pressed down like this."
Shen Miao was silent, she said more and more wrong at this time. But I didn't expect that Princess Rongxin suddenly took her hand and said with a full smile: "Before Ben Gong saw that you had a close relationship with Prince Rui of Great Liang, Ben Gong is much older than you, and has eaten more salt than you have ever eaten. It’s the same way when looking at people. Prince Rui’s identity is special, and Ben Gong thought that you were young, so it was inevitable that you would be deceived, but I didn’t expect that he was also a man of loyalty. It would be a bit reluctant to say it was intentional.”
Princess Rong Xin did not have such an attitude towards Prince Rui before, the gap between the front and the back was so big, Shen Miao became more cautious, but she did not show panic at all, she just smiled and replied, "Prince Rui is a dragon and a phoenix among people, and the servants and daughters are floating. Caojiao, naturally they cannot be compared. The ministers and daughters are not arrogant enough to think that Prince Rui will speak for the ministers' daughters." This is a polite denial of the close relationship with Prince Rui.
"Bengong knows that you are shy." Princess Rongxin was particularly persistent and strange today, she said, "Bengong won't say it."
Shen Miao still wanted to speak, but Princess Rong Xin turned to talk about other things.
Princess Rong Xin was particularly enthusiastic today and dragged Shen Miao to persuade Xi to talk for a long time, just like when she was talking about Prince Rui just now, Shen Miao thought that Princess Rong Xin would continue to ask questions, but Princess Rong Xin turned around and asked again. Recently, Luo Xueyan might have a suitable young talent for Shen Miao.
From the noon chatting until the night fell, Princess Rong Xin did not have the slightest intention to end today's talk and send Shen Miao back to the manor. Shen Miao was also somewhat unclear about what Princess Rong Xin meant.
Jing Zhe and Gu Yu wanted Shen Miao to go back earlier as it was difficult to walk on the road in the dark and the carriage slipped on the ground and could not see clearly. But here is the Princess Mansion, the Princess did not speak, Shen Miao did not speak, how could the two of their servants speak.
After the last pot of tea was finished, Princess Rong Xin stood up, Jing Zhe Gu Yu felt a little relieved, thinking that Princess Rong Xin was rarely so excited today, and it was finally time to return to the Shen residence. Who knew that Princess Rong Xin took Shen Miao's hand kindly and said with a smile, "Come with me to the yard."
Jing Zhe and Gu Yu opened their mouths, this is the Princess Mansion, Princess Rong Xin has lived here for so many years, and she always strolls around her yard by herself every day. Moreover, the lights were dark and it was very cold outside, so I wasn't afraid of catching a cold when I walked around the courtyard. Do royal princesses have such quirks
Shen Miao understood clearly. Princess Rong Xin clearly meant that the drunkard did not want to drink, and inviting Shen Miao to come to the Princess residence today was definitely not just for Shen Miao to accompany her to talk. Princess Rongxin must have her own plans.
But Shen Miao could not refuse.
She said, "Okay."
Contrary to Jing Zhe and Gu Yu’s expectations, the “yard” where Princess Rong Xin took Shen Miao for a stroll turned out to be a partial courtyard, there were no lanterns at the entrance at night, so it was not clear what the words on the plaque were.
Princess Rong Xin pulled Shen Miao into the room with one hand and said with a smile, "This courtyard is called 'Xingzhi Courtyard'."
Shen Miao felt a "squeak" in her heart and knew what Princess Rong Xin was going to say next.
Sure enough, as soon as Princess Rongxin entered the room, she fondled some gadgets on the shelf with her hands in nostalgia, and said with a smile, "This is where Jing Xing lives."
Jing Zhe and Gu Yu were following behind, and they were a little surprised when they heard that, where does the little Marquis of the Xie family live
"Jing Xing lost his mother since he was a child. After Yuqing left, Ben Gong felt sorry for his rough life at a young age, and resented that the Marquis of Lin'an was restless in his room, causing a fire in the backyard. Yuqing's life was bitter, and he had to get it when he died. The title of a jealous woman. It was just that Fang was exploited at that time, so he couldn't deal with her openly, otherwise he would attract underground infamy for Yuqing. I couldn't hate it for a while, and secondly, I was afraid that Fang would use it again. What kind of sinister means will take Jing Xing back to the princess’ residence to keep him.”
"Jing Xing was born to be naughty, and he was very close to Ben Gong. Ben Gong had no son of his own, so he thought it would be good to keep Jing Xing by his side all the time. Later, he built Xingzhi Yuan for Jing Xing here."
When Princess Rongxin talked about these things, she still sighed. Following her description, Shen Miao also seemed to see the baby who was still in swaddling clothes waiting to be fed. Fortunately for Shen Miao, her parents were both healthy and they loved her very much, although the alienation was caused by the provocation of the second and third of the Shen family, it could be remedied in the end. But Xie Jing Xing had no mother since he was born.
In other words, when he was born, in the fake identity of Ming Qi, he also played a sad and not smooth role.
"Jing Xing was raised by this palace very well. The Marquis of Lin'an asked for people several times, even from the emperor's brother, but this palace still didn't appreciate it. But the Fang family also gave birth to two sons. This palace will return Jing Xing," Princess Rong Xin turned to look at Shen Miao, "Do you know why?"
Shen Miao pondered for a moment and said, "Because Lord Xie Xiaohou is the direct son of the Marquis of Lin'an, he should have inherited it. If the Lord Xiaohou stayed in the Princess's residence, he would be cheated by the two concubines brothers of the Fang family and the Xie family. If there is a loophole, the position of the Marquis of Lin'an may fall into the hands of their brothers in the future."
Princess Rongxin smiled and said, "Ben Gong has long known that you are a penetrating person. When you were so old, it was absolutely impossible for me to think of this."
Shen Miao smiled slightly, noncommittal, of course yes, the young lady's family has never given birth to a child, so naturally she would not plan for the child, how can it be seen for a long time. But she is a woman who has given birth to two children, and she puts herself in the shoes of others. If it were Wan Yu and Fu Ming, she would also let Wan Yu and Fu Ming go back. It's something that should be your child's own, so why is it being taken advantage of by others
"Although Jing Xing has returned, his relationship with Ben Gong is also very good. It is said that blood is thicker than water, Ben Gong is afraid that if he and the Marquis of Lin'an are better, he will be provoked by the villain and will have something to do with Ben Gong and Yuqing. Complaints. But to Ben Gong's surprise and relief, his relationship with the Marquis of Lin'an has not been very good. No matter how the Marquis of Lin'an pleases him, he will live his life in a calm manner. Sometimes Ben Gong thinks that his relationship with The Marquis of Lin'an really doesn't look like a father and son, so what's the point of saying that blood is thicker than water?"
Shen Miao's heart was heavily suspended, the other meaning in Princess Rong Xin's words was too strong.
Princess Rongxin picked up a small mirror on the shelf and said, "Actually, it doesn't look like you and the Marquis of Lin'an are like a father and son, and they don't look much like Yuqing. Marquis of Lin'an is a fool, but he is a little indecisive. If you can't handle it clearly, otherwise you won't be calculated by a little bitch like Fang's. Yuqing is a fool. Xing and their temperaments are different."
"Jing Xing looked unruly, but he acted very decisively. He once got a sword that was worth his weight and was valued by his friends, but his friends didn't mention it, but he saw it in his eyes. Later, he said that he saw his friend's mirror, I exchanged my own sword."
"Bengong asked him why he lied because he didn't like the mirror? He told Bengong because he didn't like the sword either."
"When he was very young, he seemed to know what he wanted and what he didn't want. He wouldn't take a second glance at the things he didn't want. The things he wanted were firmly grasped in his hands from the beginning. He always laughed and was very tricky. The girl likes it, but he doesn't show any special expression to any girl. In fact, he is more indifferent than anyone else."
Princess Rong Xin stared at Shen Miao and for a moment, Shen Miao felt that Princess Rong Xin and Xie Jing Xing were similar in some respects, especially when they stared sharply at people, they seemed to want to lose the soul of a person. see through. That pressing sense of oppression reappeared from this royal princess who was no longer young.
She said, "Bengong thought that in his eyes, the Marquis of Lin'an may be something he doesn't need, so from the beginning, he never had any affection for the Marquis of Lin'an. Ben Gong always thought that Ben Gong was the one who wanted to be imprisoned. The person who is firmly grasped, but now it seems that Ben Gong is wrong, and Ben Gong is also the person he does not need, right?"
That "is it right", it was Shen Miao who asked.
Jing Zhe and Gu Yu had been dragged out by Aunt Yang, Princess Rong Xin's personal female official, and there was no one else in the room. Shen Miao listened quietly and said, "Little Marquis has the princess in his heart."
"Shen Miao, Ben Gong knows that you are smart and good at guessing people's hearts. So there is no need to coax Ben Gong." Princess Rong Xin sneered, "If you really take Ben Gong to heart, why would you use the news of fake death? Come to deceive Ben Gong, how can I watch Ben Gong know that he is dead and can't sleep peacefully all day long, painful and restless all day long, but he has to deceive Ben Gong's trust and sincerity, even though he is close at hand, but refuses to meet. Admit it, use it as a clumsy excuse to perfunctory. Shen Miao, you tell Ben Gong, are you taking Ben Gong in your heart?”
When it came to the last sentence, the tone was suddenly sharp, almost with a bit of angry questioning.
Shen Miao's heart sank, but she still knew.
But she still couldn't admit it.
There are many things, knowing what the result will be, but still can't say. Even if the evidence is conclusive, it cannot be said. Princess Rong Xin is the princess of Ming Qi and Xie Jing Xing is Prince Rui of Great Liang. Once this news is confirmed and she speaks out, what changes will it bring to the situation and how much trouble it will bring to Xie Jing Xing, Shen Miao Neither can be confirmed. She couldn't admit it so rashly.
Even Princess Rongxin has already decided in her heart.
She said, "I don't understand what the princess is saying."
Princess Rong Xin looked at her contemptuously, the kindness and gentleness from before were gone, replaced by a condescending person who could easily crush an ant while facing a lower-ranking person. That was the most common look of the Fu family, once upon a time, Shen Miao could see it every day. She suddenly felt a disgust in her heart, not because of Princess Rongxin, but because of the blood of the Fu family flowing in Princess Rongxin's bones, which made them share the same goal in some aspects. Princess Rongxin said, "Do you know what is the crime of deceiving the royal family?"
“The crime of deceiving the king.” Shen Miao replied.
"The crime of collaborating with the enemy, treason, and deceiving the king, these eight words are enough to make your Shen family beheaded, and even the nine clans. You can see what happened to Shen Wan when you think about it. You know what you are talking about now, and what you are saying to Ben. What lie did Gong say?"
Shen Miao said, "The servant girl did not say anything."
"Don't cry without seeing the coffin?" Princess Rongxin's voice was cold and cold: "If this palace wants you to die, it will be an easy matter. If your answer today is not satisfactory to this palace, this palace only needs Just a little mention to Brother Xiang, what awaits your Shen family will be a catastrophe. Are you going to make your parents and elder brothers lose their lives for your own willfulness?"
Shen Miao was silent.
Princess Rong Xin said slowly, "Now let me tell Ben Gong that Prince Rui is Xie Jing Xing who died in battle, right?"
“No.” The two words of firmness were never shaken out of Shen Miao’s mouth. It was as if the terrifying threats before were just clouds of smoke, and they never left a trace on her heart.
“Shen Miao!” Princess Rong Xin became angry, “Ben Gong will let the Shen family be convicted!”
"Everything depends on evidence."
"As long as this palace is willing, you can be cured of your sins without evidence!"
Shen Miao almost sneered in her heart, the Fu family is like this, they are so strong and domineering. Even Princess Rongxin, who seems to be the most just and unrighteous, will not hesitate to bully with imperial hegemony when faced with what she wants to know.
Humans are complex, and human nature is selfish.
“This princess will ask you again, is Prince Rui Xie Jing Xing?”
"no."
Princess Rong Xin was about to let go of her anger, she usually admired Shen Miao and became calm and calm, but when this calm and calm was dealing with her, Princess Rong Xin felt that she was facing a pea that was beaten by copper. Couldn't find any flaws. Ordinary girls would be afraid if they threatened a few words, but Shen Miao was not afraid!
“Someone!” Princess Rong Xin’s expression darkened, “Give me Shen Miao…”
Before she could finish her words, the rest of the words were swallowed into her throat.
Leaping out of the window was a purple figure. He jumped in from the back window, and there was no one waiting in the backyard, so no one saw him. The man was dressed in dark purple brocade, and the gold thread embroidered at the corner of the robe was a pattern that Princess Rong Xin was most familiar with.
After he entered the room, he glanced at it unhurriedly and walked leisurely to Shen Miao. It was as natural as in his own mansion, and he stood still in front of Princess Rongxin. Then he said lazily, "she's timid, don't scare her, Auntie Rong."
Princess Rong Xin kept silent after seeing this person, and stood there dumbfounded. When she heard the "Aunt Rong", she pointed at the other person, trembling and speechless.
In this not so spacious room, the lights flickered slightly, the man was playing with the wrench on his thumb, wearing a half-silver mask, the mask glowed with icy light, revealing red lips with a smile, but Not at all warm.
Shen Miao stared at Xie Jing Xing in disbelief, she never expected that since Xie Jing Xing dared to appear at this time, he would appear in front of the Princess Mansion, Princess Rong Xin! One must know that Xie Jing Xing had already died on the battlefield in the northern border two years ago, if Xie Jing Xing appeared again, what kind of uproar would it cause in Ming Qi? Spies, meticulous work... All kinds of infamy are indispensable.
How dare he
Princess Rongxin pointed at him tremblingly and asked, "What is your name Ben Gong?"
The young man in purple in the room was tall and slender, and slowly reached out and stroked his mask.
The mask was taken off by him, allowing people to see his outstanding facial features clearly.
Unparalleled beauty, bright bones and green pine.
Those beautiful peach blossom eyes that always contained a little light were full of smiles, but the smile on his lips contained a hint of mockery. So the romantic color was covered up, and slowly showed a bit of indifference and pride.
An unfamiliar Xie Jing Xing, a young man who was completely different from that dazzling handsome boy, but he could still vaguely see the arrogance of his youth. It's just that now that arrogance has been slowly suppressed, replaced by a dishonest, dangerous, terrifying edge.
He put the mask back on, but he was careless and said lazily, "Don't come here, Auntie Rong."
Princess Rong Xin was stunned for a long time, and seemed to have recovered from the shock just now.
She looked at Xie Jing Xing and looked at him up and down with an unfamiliar gaze, her tone was unclear, "Should this palace call you Prince Rui or... Xie Jing Xing?"
Shen Miao couldn't help being surprised by the alienation and precaution in those words.
She had also thought about what would happen if Xie Jing Xing and Princess Rong Xin really met, but she did not expect it to be like this now. In the past, family relationships were all scams and jokes, but the hostility that Princess Rongxin showed in just a short moment was really surprising.
Xie Jingxing said, "Princess is fine."
"Did you send Yaoyin?" Princess Rongxin asked.
Xie Jing Xing did not smile.
Princess Rongxin also smiled: "I don't dare to accept Prince Rui's things in vain. I think the price of these medicinal materials is not low. When I look back, I will ask someone to send the money to Prince Rui's mansion. Thank you Prince Rui."
"No need." Xie Jing Xing said.
"Prince Rui is here to..." Princess Rongxin's voice was polite and vigilant, not like facing a "son" who came back from the dead. It's the voice of the enemy.
“She doesn’t know anything.” Xie Jing Xing nodded his chin towards Shen Miao and said, “If the princess has any doubts, you can ask me directly without embarrassing her.”
"How dare I embarrass her." Princess Rong Xin sneered, but her tone was a bit complicated.
“It’s good not to be embarrassed.” Xie Jing walked over and put his arms around Shen Miao’s shoulders and said, “In today’s matter, the King of Japan will personally come to the door to explain that the princess is dissatisfied and misunderstood this King. You don't have to implicate others." He raised his lips and smiled: "Prince Rui's residence is waiting at any time."
After speaking, regardless of Princess Rongxin's reaction, she took Shen Miao a few steps forward and swept out from the window.
Shen Miao was startled by Xie Jing Xing's actions today, and she did not react when she was taken out of the Princess Residence. She never thought that Xie Jing Xing would dare to appear in the princess' residence so savagely. Showing their identities with Princess Rong Xin, although Xie Jing Xing and Princess Rong Xin were in love with their mother and son, that was also in the past, Xie Jing Xing was now a native of Great Liang, and the difference in identities from country to country would cause many things to change. Especially in their delicate position.
For example, when Princess Rong Xin saw what happened after Xie Jing Xing today, Shen Miao thought that Princess Rong Xin would be hysterical, questioned in anger, or cried in pain. However, what Princess Rongxin showed for the first time was precaution.
She was sneering, tempting quietly, polite and not embarrassed, such restrained emotion, all of which were revealed was a fact, in front of Xie Jing Xing who had returned from the dead, Princess Rong Xin was more skeptical than happy.
Princess Rong Xin's words came to Shen Miao's ears.
"When he was very young, he seemed to know what he wanted and what he didn't want. He wouldn't take a second glance at the things he didn't want. The things he wanted were firmly grasped in his hands from the beginning. He always laughed and was very tricky. The girl likes it, but he doesn't show any special expression to any girl. In fact, he is more indifferent than anyone else."
Did Xie Jing Xing know that such a day would come since he was a child, so did he attribute these family affections to the "don't want" part? It's not that you don't want it, it's that you can't afford it. Because even if you want it, you will lose it one day. Relatives will become hostile people, and the once loving eyes will become defensive. In this case, it is better to be a stranger from the beginning. When there is no closeness, there will be no moment of disappointment.
In Shen Miao's heart, suddenly there was something unpleasant.