Seventy-five everywhere is female dry romance ah!

  "Feng De Wang, what are you doing?" Leaning against the door frame, Bai Xincheng looked at him with a slanted eye full of disdain.

  "*Cough*..." Xia Lixun suddenly choked up.

  "Alright, Wang Gong, you should leave quickly. Miss Liu is still an unmarried girl and she's already engaged to someone else. It doesn't seem appropriate for you to stay here." She could tell that Xue Lian seemed to really intend to marry that Bai Yu Hao, otherwise she wouldn't have endured the old lady of the Bai family's scolding with such patience. With her temper, if someone had cursed at her, she would have struck back long ago.

  Upon hearing this, Xia Lixuan's face suddenly turned cold. It was unclear which sentence had offended him, but he raised his chin and glared at Bai Xindye with a cold arrogance: "Is the Crown Princess overstepping her bounds?"

  "This is my home and Miss Liu is my guest, I naturally have to consider the reputation of my guests."

  Xia Li Xun was not only cold-faced, but also somewhat black-faced. It's unknown whether he intentionally wanted to compete with Bai Xin, but he didn't say another word and showed no intention of moving, still sitting domineeringly at the head of the bed.

  Bai Xin furrowed her brow. Because the other person was a man, she didn't dare go up and pull him.

  Just then, a guard came to report that the medicine had been caught and was being decocted, asking when it should be sent over.

  Bai Xin ordered him to send it over immediately, and the guard hastened to comply.

  She took the tray with the medicine bowl from the guard's hand and walked over to the bedside.

  "Excuse me, I need to give her medicine!" Bai Xintian started to lose patience with the oblivious man.

  Xia Li Xun's face was covered with a scowl, but the other person didn't even give him a proper look. Having no choice, he could only get up and stand to one side.

  "Xue Lian... Xue Lian... wake up..." Bai Xin Dye reached out and gently patted Xue Lian's face. The doctor said to give it to her as soon as possible, otherwise she would easily get a fever at night.

  Liu Xuelan slowly opened her eyes, her complexion still somewhat pale, even her rosy lips were slightly dry and pale, and her voice was also tinged with some weakness.

  "My heart is stained... I'm not dead yet?"

  Bai Xin glared at her with a bad temper: "What are you talking about? Are you still hoping for your own death?"

  "To be honest... I really just want to sleep and not wake up... Living is really meaningless... *sigh*..." The soft voice was filled with powerlessness, and when she said these words, it even carried a kind of indescribable desolation.

  Not only did Bai Xin's eyes widen in surprise, but Xia Lixuan, who was standing beside her, also froze for a moment. His cold and proud gaze fell on the woman's lifeless face, suddenly becoming complex and unpredictable.

  "Alright, don't say those depressing words, hurry up and drink the medicine... Don't move, be careful not to pull on your wound." Since Liu Xue Lan was lying down, Bai Xin Ran gently lifted her head, placing the medicine bowl under her lips, making it convenient for her to drink.

  Just as Liu Xue Lan finished drinking the medicine and was about to thank Bai Xin Ran, she suddenly caught sight of a man who shouldn't be there.

  Her long eyelashes quivered and she immediately withdrew her gaze, saying nothing, struggling to get up.

  "My heart is at ease, thank you. I think I'm fine now and should head back... otherwise that old man Liu will definitely come looking for me again."

  As she was about to get up, Bai Xinzhi was startled and quickly pressed her shoulders down: "What's the hurry? My master Wang has already sent someone to inform Lord Liu, nothing will happen, just rest here."

  Liu Xue Lan shook her head, insisting on getting up, and even pushed away Bai Xin Yan's hand, stiffly sitting up at the edge of the bed.

  "I'm fine, this wound won't kill me." She put on her shoes and spoke to Bai Xincheng while searching for her outer garment.

  Bai Xin was at a loss for what to do. Was this girl too stubborn? Her wound had only just been stitched up!

  Just as she was thinking about how to persuade Liu Xue Lan to stay, her arm was suddenly pulled and she was dragged away. The man who had been silent all along suddenly hugged Liu Xue Lan and put her on the bed, placing her in the same prone position as before.

  Bai Xing was stunned, and Liu Xue Lan was also stunned.

  Although the time in his arms was short, it was enough for her to smell the fresh mint fragrance on him, with a hint of coolness, just like her current mood. In all these years, this was their first intimate contact. The feeling of skin touching made her brain suddenly go blank.

  She didn't say a word, just looked away.

  But Xia Li Xuan also didn't know if he had scolded enough, or if he was satisfied with the scolding, but now he suddenly fell silent too. It's just that it makes people feel strange, that face is clearly very smelly and somewhat dark, but his ears are red.

  "Xue Lian!" A thick voice outside the door broke the sudden silence in the room.

  Liu Boyu pushed open the door and strode in with big steps.

  After scanning the people in the room, he was stunned for a moment, then walked to the bedside and quietly squeezed Xia Lixuan aside with his body.

  "You little scamp, what are you doing causing trouble again? I told you to stay home and behave yourself, but you insist on running around outside. You're getting married soon, look at the state you're in now, which part of you looks like a bride-to-be? Are you trying to drive your father to his death before you're satisfied?"

  After scolding, he turned around and bowed to Bai Xincheng and Xia Lihuan: "The little girl has caused trouble for the Crown Princess, and I would like to thank the Crown Princess for taking care of the little girl."

  "I didn't expect to see you here, King Fong De. I don't know if my daughter has offended you again. She's always been a bit of a handful and doesn't understand things well. If she has indeed wronged you in any way, please forgive her. I'm here to apologize on her behalf."

  Xia Li Xun nodded slightly, with a very calm and collected expression: "Director, you're worrying too much. I just happened to be at Cheng Wang Fu today and saw Miss Liu injured, so I came over to take a look." He paused for a moment, his gaze sweeping coldly over the woman lying on the bed, before smiling languidly and saying, "Since Miss Liu is fine now, there's nothing more for me to see. It just so happens that I have some business to attend to, so I'll be taking my leave."

  Upon hearing this, Liu Boyu also did not retain him: "Since that's the case, I will send off Prince Fengde."

  "No need." Xia Lixuan turned around with an air of pride and walked directly towards the door.

  Watching the tall figure gradually move away from his sight, Liu Boyu furrowed his brow, and his gaze also became somewhat complicated.

  "Mr. Liu, Xue Leng just took her medicine, let her rest here for a while." Bai Xintian smiled and said to Liu Boyu.

  It's clear that Lord Liu is extremely concerned about his daughter. The worry in his eyes is natural and even affectionate, not like he's pretending for others to see. Moreover, if he didn't care about Xueran, he could have just sent someone to pick her up, there was no need for him to come personally.

  She didn't expect that Xue Lin was actually a lucky one, having such a good father who could bow and apologize to others for her sake.

  Liu Boyu looked at Bai Xinzhi with gratitude: "The young lady has always been unruly and unyielding, if she has caused any trouble to the Crown Princess, please forgive her and be magnanimous."

  Looking at him like this, Bai Xinzhen couldn't help but feel a little envious of Liu Xuelan. "Lord Liu is really too polite. Today's matter should be my fault for dragging Snowy into it and getting her hurt, I should be the one apologizing to you. Don't worry, I will definitely take good care of Snowy."

  Liu Boyu only knew that his daughter was injured and didn't know the reason. After hearing Bai Xinyan's words, he suddenly became serious: "In the capital city, there is still such a madman who dares to assassinate Princess Cheng Wang. Who is it? As the Kyoto Prefectural Governor and Patrol Officer, I have an inescapable responsibility. This matter, after I return, will definitely be thoroughly investigated, and I will report back to Princess Cheng Wang."

  Upon hearing this, Bai Xincheng hastily declined: "Thank you for your kind intentions, Lord Liu. My master, the king, has already sent someone to investigate this matter, so there's no need for you to trouble yourself. This is a personal vendetta of mine, and I beg of you, Lord Liu, not to intervene, lest innocent people get hurt."

  Although she still doesn't know who wants to catch her, it's better not to make a big deal out of this kind of thing. She believes that the person who wants to catch him will take action again, and then she'll just wait for him to show up.

  Moreover, someone who can make such a big move in public must be extraordinary. She probably doesn't want to implicate others.

  Liu Boyu was stunned for a moment. However, seeing Bai Xincheng's refusal, he didn't insist: "Since the princess has spoken, this official can only give up. If the princess needs help in any way, just speak up and this official will definitely assist with all his might."

  It's been said that the princess is a good-for-nothing, but today I've seen her and she's truly beyond my expectations. The woman in front of me is elegant and refined, gentle and humble, to say nothing of being far superior to any ordinary woman, let alone a good-for-nothing.

  "Old man, are you done yet? I'm about to die! You're still muttering away over there!" The neglected Liu Xue Lan suddenly shouted at the back of Liu Bo Yu.

  Upon hearing this, Liu Boyu turned around, scowling and glaring as he scolded: "You deserved it! Your father told you to stay home and behave yourself, but instead you refused to listen and went out causing trouble everywhere. And now you still have the nerve to shout here!"

  He paused, seemingly recalling something, and his expression suddenly turned cold: "Didn't you promise me that you wouldn't associate with that Feng De Wang again? Why is he here again? Don't forget, you've already agreed to marry Bai Yu Hao. If you dare to do anything behind my back that's shameful, be careful or I'll break your legs!"

  Liu Xue Lan was about to shout at her own father when she was interrupted by Bai Xin Ran, who began explaining on her behalf.

  "Director Liu, you misunderstood Xue Leng. Today, it just so happened that Prince De came to the mansion as a guest, and it also just so happened that Xue Leng was injured. He simply came over out of curiosity, nothing more."

  Upon hearing this, Liu Boyu's expression finally relaxed.

  Liu Xuelan suddenly fell silent.

  "Director Liu, I heard you were coming. Our king is waiting for you in the study. Why don't we let Xue Lian rest here while I take you to the study?"

  "It's settled then, I'll trouble the princess. " Liu Boyu politely bowed and cupped his hands in respect. Turning back to look at his own daughter, "Take good care of yourself for your father, don't dare run around again, or I'll catch you! Later, I'll take you back myself."

  Leading Liu Boyu out the door, Bai Xinzhi turned her head back and saw Liu Xuelan cast a grateful smile at her. She smiled and shook her head, then went to the study with Liu Boyu.

  In the evening, Liu Boyu left after having dinner in another courtyard under the persuasion of Bai Xinyan and Yan Moyu, but he didn't take Liu Xueshan with him. The reason was that a certain Miss Liu would rather die than go back with her own father, saying she wanted to stay at Bai Xinyan's place and recover from her injuries before returning home.

  If it weren't for Bai Xin's intervention, Liu Boyu would have almost knocked her out and carried her away directly.

  After Liuboyu left, Bai Xincheng returned to the room where Liu Xuelan was recuperating and kindly advised:

  "Your father is good to you, there's no need for you to be so opposed to him."

  Liu Xue Lan pouted: "He's not good to me, he just feels guilty in his heart, and wants to make up for it. If he really treated me well, why didn't he reveal my identity publicly? In his heart, I'm just a bastard that can't be seen."

  Bai Xin sighed: "Although your identity has not been formally recognized, at least he knows to compensate you. At least in his heart, he still treats you as a daughter. Unlike my father, who says I'm his daughter but has never treated me like one, let alone compensated me."

  She also later learned that Liu Xue Lan was the biological daughter of Master Liu. When she sighed about both having been abandoned, she also felt moved by the paternal love they now possessed. At least Master Liu loved Xue Lan with all his heart and made up for it, but as for Bai Gongzi, he only used her at most, and what is paternal love to her? That was something that could only be admired from afar, not possessed.

  Why is there such a big difference between two fathers?

  "Give up on that kind of father. You now have Cheng Wang to dote on and pamper, and it's making others jealous to death."

  Upon hearing this, Bai Xin smiled with a mixture of relief and delight. Yes, it's good that she has a man who cares for her and dotes on her; otherwise, she would probably still be in Maoshan Village, tilling the soil.

  Looking at the happiness revealed on her face, Liu Xue Lan envied: "If there was a man who doted on me like Cheng Wang dotes on you, I would be content even in death."

  Bai Xin tapped her forehead: "Wanting a man is simple, good men are everywhere, no need to say unlucky words to curse yourself! Hurry up and heal your wounds, then wait for being a beautiful bride!"

  Liu Xuelan's face turned slightly red with embarrassment.

  The next day

  Another courtyard welcomed a guest, although the other party was from the White family, but due to Liu Xue Lan's relationship, Bai Xin Ran had someone invite him in and personally received him.

  "Yu Hao pays his respects to elder sister!" For the first time seeing this legendary sister, Bai Yu Hao sincerely cupped his hands and bowed to Bai Xinyan.

  Looking at this young man with a clear face and elegant demeanor, Bai Xintong's first impression of him was quite good.

  In addition, when she was in the White House, Zhang Shi, Bai Yu's biological mother, had never made things difficult for her. On the contrary, as a stepmother, Zhang Shi was one of the best people to her among the many in the Bai family. For this reason alone, Bai Xindye didn't put on any airs with Bai Yuhao.

  "Third brother, no need for too much courtesy, please take a seat." Bai Yuhao politely raised his hand, and Bai Xincheng followed up by instructing Blood Shadow to serve tea.

  After Bai Yuhao sat down, his eyes always looked at Bai Xindye with a complex gaze, seemingly surprised and disbelieving, which made it impossible for Bai Xindye to ignore.

  "Why is my third brother staring at me? Is there something wrong with me?" Bai Xintong touched her face, it should be normal and not look like a monster. Just hope no one else would shout "Monster" at her again.

  Upon hearing this, Bai Yuhao awkwardly withdrew his gaze. After hesitating for a moment, he said: "Big sister, what you told them is somewhat different."

  It's not just different, the woman in front of her who is dressed in elegant clothes and has a gentle and delicate appearance is simply two completely different people from what her grandparents said.

  Grandma said she was arrogant and unbridled, disowning her six relatives, and even publicly humiliating her. However, in his eyes, this elder sister was not as vicious and cruel as Grandma described, but rather humble and kind to people, without any haughty airs.

  After hearing his words, Bai Xinzhen couldn't help but laugh and say: "What did they all say about me? Did they say I'm a reincarnated demon?"

  Upon hearing this, Bai Yuhao awkwardly lowered his head. Wasn't that what Grandma meant?

  "What's wrong, does Third Brother also think I'm a demon in disguise?" Bai Xintong couldn't help but tease him, feeling affection for the young man in front of her.

  "No, big sister." Bai Yuhao stood up, somewhat nervously waving his hand at Bai Xincheng, "Big sister, you've misunderstood my meaning. I never thought that way about you, it was all just rumors spread by others. You don't need to take it to heart."

  Bai Xin raised an eyebrow: "But grandmother insisted that I am a reincarnated demon, coming to bring disaster to the Bai family. What do you think about this?"

  "Elder sister, you should also know that grandmother is like that by nature. Actually, elder sister doesn't need to pay attention to these rumors. Moreover, with your current status, you have won a lot of face for the Bai family and are considered our lucky star. How can you mention you in the same breath as a monster?"

  "Hmph!" Bai Xincheng couldn't help but laugh, "Does this count as flattering you?"

  “……？！” Bai Yuhao's mouth twitched slightly, with a feeling of being played. He really hadn't thought about flattering her or anything like that; it was indeed his good impression of this older sister, who was modest and easy-going, and also had a humorous side that other women didn't have.

  Thinking of something, Bai Yuhao suddenly said seriously to Bai Xincheng: "Sister, I came this time and Second Sister asked me to pass on a message to you, saying that she knows she was wrong."

  When she heard this, Bai Xincheng raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised.

  "Has your second sister come looking for you?"

  What is this white heart emerald doing?

  Bai Yuhao nodded: "Two days ago, my second sister came to me and said that she had misunderstood you in the past, even offended you. Now she regrets it and wants to ask for your forgiveness. I was going to advise my second sister to come and talk to you herself, but she said she didn't have the face to see you, so she asked me to pass on her message."

  Bai Xin's lips twitched slightly. Is this Bai Xin Bi wanting to wash her heart and change her ways, starting anew?

  But why does she feel so insincere?

  She fell silent and decided not to mention this person who made her feel so frustrated again.

  "Is third brother coming here today just to plead for second sister? Is there nothing else?"

  Upon hearing this, Bai Yuhao suddenly felt a bit embarrassed. "Big sister, I came today mainly to... to see Lian'er? I heard from Uncle Liu that she's recovering here with you, and I was worried..."

  Looking at the suddenly shy and tense young man in front of him, Bai Xincheng also stopped teasing him.

  "Xue Lian is indeed recovering from her injuries here, and I'll have Xue Ying take you to see her later."

  As for these two people, she didn't want to comment. If she really had to say something, it would be that Bai Yuhao was indeed not bad, with a suitable appearance and personality for Xue Leng, but... from yesterday's situation, would a certain man let the two of them become husband and wife as they wished?

  Bai Xin's words were so pleasant to hear that Bai Yu Hao thanked him repeatedly before following Xue Ying away.

  After he left, Bai Xincheng let out a soft sigh and shook his head.

  Can this simple and young boy defeat that proud peacock?

  In another courtyard

  Qiu had been quite idle for the past few days, as the Wang Fu was being renovated and the people in the mansion were temporarily reassigned to various places. There weren't many personnel that required her management, it could be said that in these twenty plus years, she had never been so free before.

  Now she temporarily lives in a separate courtyard, the people who live there, apart from her own maidservants, also include a steward. It's not someone else, but precisely Sheng Ziyang.

  As for the allocation of Yanmo Yu, Qiu Shi didn't think much about it. On the contrary, she was even a little relieved. Compared to sneaking around in Cheng Wang Fu, this not-so-large separate courtyard actually allowed her and Sheng Ziyang to be together more boldly.

  Two people can sleep together until dawn, and during the day, they can drive away all the maidservants and continue their romantic entanglement.

  Because she lived alone and wasn't like in the Cheng Wang Fu where there were many guards watching, every time she went out, she was being stared at. So these past few days, she also plucked up her courage to go out, bringing along 'housekeeper' Sheng Zi Yang.

  As for the current life, nothing is more satisfying than Shengzi Yang. Every day, there is food and drink, and also soft fragrance and warmth in his arms, living a life that is even more leisurely and happy than the gods.

  Inside the Warm Quilt

  The two of them, sated from their recent lovemaking, held each other tightly, basking in the afterglow.

  "Shui Yan, these past few days you've been happier than usual, I truly hope such days will continue forever, and we'll never be apart." Xingzi Yang held Qiu Shi in his arms, filled with hope for the future.

  Upon hearing this, Qiu's eyelashes trembled slightly, and a strange emotion flashed in her beautiful eyes. She raised her head and smiled at Sheng Ziyang: "Don't worry, the future days will be even more beautiful than today."

  Sheng Ziyang's face lit up with surprise: "Better than our current days? Shuiyan, have you decided to...?"

  "He hadn't even finished saying the two words 'get married' when Qiu Shi interrupted him: "Don't think so much, my current identity can't get married to you.""

  Sheng Ziyang's eyes flashed with a hint of disappointment.

  To comfort his emotions, Qiu Shi smiled and said: "Don't be like this, actually we're not bad off now. In the future, no matter where Autumn Water is enjoying blessings, you will definitely be included. You don't know, now that the Crown Prince has been deposed, I'm so happy in my heart. As long as the Emperor announces Cheng Wang's identity again, then my status will be noble beyond compare."

  Upon hearing this, Sheng Ziyang's face turned even darker than its usual swarthy complexion: "So you still want to be the emperor's consort?"

  Qiu Shi wrapped her arms around his waist, smiling sarcastically: "Look at you, are you jealous? Once Cheng Wang's true identity is revealed to the public, I will definitely be conferred as a imperial concubine by the Emperor. This is just a superficial title for the sake of appearances, and I will only hold an honorary position. Why are you so anxious? You should be happy instead! If I become a noble consort, won't you also enjoy greater privileges?"

  Although the words sounded nice, Sheng Ziyang was very unwilling. "Shui Yan, when can I marry you?"

  Upon hearing this, Qiu suddenly let go of the hand that was holding hers, turned her head in anger and said: "If you continue like this, I won't be able to stay with you anymore! You know I'm not someone who can get married, yet you're still pressuring me. Are you trying to provoke me on purpose? Not only can I not marry you, even if I agreed, others wouldn't agree either. Later on, instead of enjoying happiness, we'd be in danger and might not even know it! If you continue to insist on this, then leave! From now on, let's just pretend we don't know each other, me, Qiu Shuiyan!"

  "Stop, stop, stop..." Seeing her getting angry, Sheng Ziyang became anxious. He was just unwilling to give up. From behind, he hugged Qiu Shi and hurriedly coaxed her, "Shuiyan, I was wrong. I won't mention it again. Don't be angry, okay? I know you're not in control of yourself, I don't blame you. I just like you too much, because I couldn't marry you, my heart feels especially unwilling to give up."

  "Hmph!" Qiu Shi retorted with a cold snort.

  Seeing this, Sheng Ziyang hastily patted her body and patiently continued to coax: "My good Shuiyan, don't be angry anymore, okay? I was wrong, I really was wrong, and I absolutely won't mention it again in the future."

  For Sheng Ziyang, Qiu said that she couldn't say how much she liked him, but when Sheng Ziyang appeared in her life, it was clear that he had brought about a change.

  At first, Sheng Ziyang was genuinely fond of her, which she could sense, so she felt at ease letting him stay by her side and wasn't worried that he would betray her. On the contrary, since Sheng Ziyang arrived, he had offered many useful suggestions, and his proposals had also yielded results, at least for now, she had toned down her temper to please the couple, and they had begun to treat her with kindness and respect.

  Secondly, being alone by herself, as the years went by, she found herself increasingly afraid of such loneliness. Since having Sheng Ziyang, she felt more at ease in her heart. This kind of joy as a woman was something she had never experienced before.

  But as for Sheng Ziyang's proposal, she would never agree to it. She wasn't a fool, giving up such a wealthy and promising future to live an ordinary life with him, worrying about food and clothing every day.

  Moreover, after the crown prince was abolished, she had a feeling that the emperor would soon announce the identity of the king's son. This is what she has been waiting for for more than 20 years!

  Once the identity of the king's concubine is made public, she naturally becomes the emperor's consort. As for Empress Chu in the palace, she doesn't even take her seriously. For more than 20 years, the emperor has not taken any woman to heart except his sister. Even the empress, that was just a title, now that the crown prince is deposed, it's likely that the empress will not receive much attention from the emperor either.

  It seems that after a while, she should go to the palace to see Queen Chu and explore the emperor's intentions...

  Sheng Ziyang coaxed for half a day, seeing Qiu Shi lowering her eyes and not responding to him, thinking she was really angry, his heart couldn't help but become more urgent, holding Qiu Shi's face and quickly covering her lips.

  In the room, some sounds echoed again——

  Little did they know, their conversation was overheard word for word by someone, and even the discordant voices were also heard.

  ……

  The former Crown Prince's Palace is now the Fude Temple

  Xia Yunhao was confined by Xia Gao for several days and only regained his freedom after Empress Chu repeatedly pleaded with Xia Gao.

  He had the eunuch Sande secretly invite the ministers who had supported him in the past to come to his residence for a gathering, but unexpectedly not one of them came, all making excuses to decline.

  For this, Xia Yunhao was so angry that he almost smashed the entire Fude Wangfu.

  This time, he not only lost his salary but also his position. Especially when thinking of those officials in the court who avoided him, he felt even more resentful and indignant.

  Just as he was angrily thinking of smashing things, Sanda quietly came to report.

  "Your Highness—"

  "What crown prince?! Do you still see me as the crown prince now?" The honorific title of 'crown prince' is now the greatest irony to Xia Yunhao, and even towards the person he trusts the most, he is filled with anger.

  Sang De was taken aback for a moment, then hastily corrected himself: "Your Highness."

  "What's going on?"

  Sander said in a low voice: "The Bai family has arrived, saying they want to see you."

  Upon hearing this, Xia Yunhao narrowed his eyes, and a hint of coldness flashed in his phoenix-like gaze: "What did she come here for?"

  Now even the Minister of Justice He Zhengzhou is avoiding him, unexpectedly that woman still came to see him.

  Sander carefully observed his reaction and seeing that he was displeased, hastily said: "Your Highness, shall I have her sent away?"

  Xia Yunhao suddenly raised his hand to stop him: "Since she's here, let her in."

  He wanted to see what his daughter-in-law He Zhengzhou was going to do?

  Bai Xinbi was led by Sangde to Xia Yunhao's inner chamber, and as soon as she entered the room, she saw the handsome man with a worried expression on the couch. Taking a deep breath, she walked over to him gracefully.

  "Bixi pays respects to the king."

  Xia Yunhao slowly opened his eyelids and looked at her with a hint of coldness: "What brings you here?"

  Bai Xin Bi lowered her head, her soft voice filled with concern and care: "I heard that the prince had an accident, Bi was worried for several days. Today, I have the good fortune to leave the mansion, so I thought of coming over to see you. Bi's arrival is sudden, please don't blame me, Prince."

  Upon hearing this, Xia Yunhao's face looked slightly better. In the past few days, no one had come to see him, and this woman was the first.

  "You know I'm in trouble, why don't you keep a distance from me like they do?"

  "Your Highness, others approach you for the sake of official career advancement, but Bi'er approaches you solely out of affection for you. Because she truly can't put her heart at ease about you, she secretly came here without telling anyone else, just to see Your Highness once. Now that she's seen Your Highness is well, Bi'er can also be at peace. With that, Bi'er will take her leave."

  Bai Xinbi finished speaking, bowed and was about to turn around and leave—

  "Halt! Did I say you could leave?" A low, discontented voice came from behind her, belonging to Xia Yunhao.

  Bai Xin's feet stopped moving.

  "Come over."

  As she heard that low voice, she slowly turned around and walked over with some trepidation. Just as she stopped in front of Xia Yunhao, she was suddenly pulled by his outstretched hand and fell into his arms in an instant.

  "Your Highness?" She raised her eyes and looked carefully at the handsome man in front of her.

  "When I'm in trouble, they all wish they didn't know me, each and every one of them avoiding me like the plague. Who would have thought you'd still come to visit me?" It's not hard to hear the tinge of sadness in his words.

  Smelling the faint scent on his body, leaning against his chest, Bai Xinbi's face slightly reddened as she said in a bashful tone: "Bai'er is afraid that the prince will despise her."

  Xia Yunhao lowered his eyes to look at her shy and beautiful eyes, which flashed with a different emotion, "You are much better than those who change their minds easily and forget the favors they received. How could I possibly dislike you?"

  It's only when one is in trouble that they realize who is truly loyal to them. So many people were avoiding him, yet she alone came to see him at this time, which really surprised him.

  The white-faced and green-veined woman lowered her head: "Does the king really think of me like that?"

  That shy and timid look suddenly moved Xia Yunhao's heart for a moment, he lifted her chin, his flushed thin lips pressed against hers, and she was pinned under him on the soft couch.

  The most entangled, Bai Xinbi looked at the man who still had a melancholy face and comforted him proactively: "Wang Ye, from He Ming, I know that it was Prince Fengde who made a move to harm you and lost the position of the crown prince. Today, Bi'er came not only to see you but also to help you vent your anger. That Prince Fengde is so despicable, Bi'er can't bear to see you suffer this injustice."

  Upon hearing this, Xia Yunhao looked at her with some disbelief and asked in a light tone: "Now that the king has no way to deal with him, how can you help the king?"

  "Your Highness, have you heard about what happened between Prince Gongde and Miss Liu?"

  "I've heard of it vaguely."

  "I heard that Miss Liu has been pursuing Prince Fengde for many years, but now she is going to marry someone else."

  "What's it to you?"

  Bai Xinbi also stopped teasing and seriously said, "The young lady from the Liu family who got married is none other than my third brother Bai Yuhao. Recently, I heard that Miss Liu has been living in the Crown Prince's estate to recover from her injuries after taking care of the Crown Princess. Not only does my third brother frequently visit her, but I also found out that Prince Gongde has also been appearing at the Crown Prince's estate frequently."

  Upon hearing this, a cold and hateful glint flashed in Xia Yunhao's enchanting phoenix eyes: "That Prince Fengde is just trying to curry favor with the Crown Prince. Now that I've lost power, he's eager to run around everywhere, trying to win over the high-ranking officials in the court to help him become the Crown Prince."

  Bai Xinbi shook her head: "Your Highness, this is the understanding of you men, but for us women, Prince Gongde's actions are quite thought-provoking."

  Xia Yunhao's interest was piqued: "What do you mean by this?"

  "That King Fengde seems to be trying to win over King Cheng, but appearing so frequently at King Cheng's private residence is also too abnormal. Your Highness, don't you suspect that King Fengde has ulterior motives?"

  "You're saying that Prince Fengde has a crush on Miss Liu, so he's been showing up there frequently? That's impossible. If Prince Fengde really liked Miss Liu, he would have sent someone to propose to the Liu family long ago."

  Upon hearing this, Bai Xin raised an eyebrow and smiled: "Your Highness, that's what you think, but I believe that Prince Feng De is actually after Miss Liu. Don't believe me? Let's make a bet?"

  Xia Yunhao disdainfully glared at her: "What's the point of such a bet? It can't even help this king take revenge and vent his anger!"

  "Your Highness, please listen to me," Bai Xin hurriedly explained. "We can't be certain if Prince Gong has feelings for Miss Liu right now. We can make a test, if Prince Gong really doesn't care about Miss Liu then that's it. But if he really cares about her, then we can take revenge!"

  "What's this all about?"

  "If Feng De Wang has feelings for Miss Liu, we can't deal with Feng De Wang for the time being, but we can start with Miss Liu! Bi Er knows that although these things can't really relieve your anger, hurting the person he loves deeply and making him heartbroken is also a delightful thing, isn't it?"

  Upon hearing this, a glimmer of light flashed across Xia Yunhao's phoenix eyes, which had been gloomy for many days. Looking down at the woman in his arms who was thinking for him, he suddenly felt a sense of joy: "What you said makes some sense, but how can we test what King Fengde cares about that Miss Liu?"

  Bai Xin's lips curled up in a pleased smile as she whispered in his ear, "Your Highness, it's quite simple..."

  ……

  Fengde Wangfu

  Xia Lixun had been able to walk out of the wooden wheelchair for several days, and on this day, he was in the government office letting the imperial doctor re-examine himself, when suddenly his personal servant Gao Yuan came rushing in to report.

  "Your Highness, I just met someone outside who claims to be a guard of the Prince's mansion. He said that Miss Liu's injury has taken a turn for the worse and she is now on her last breath, fearing that she won't make it!"

  "What?" Upon hearing this, Xia Lixun suddenly stood up. He had just gone to see that woman the day before yesterday, everything was fine except for not being able to move her limbs, and she looked quite well. Yesterday he didn't go because of something, how could it be that in just one day she would die?!

  In his heart, he was secretly doubting and disbelieving, but his feet had already stepped out of the door.

  Another courtyard

  These days, Liu Xuelan has been recuperating in the separate courtyard where Bai Xinyan lives, and she's enjoying herself immensely. She's even won over Bai Xinyan!

  In order to avoid her own father's nagging, she actually didn't even return home. What's more, she found excuses and pretexts to let the people of the Liu family gradually send her things to their other courtyard, with an attitude that seemed like she was determined not to leave.

  Ryū Hiroyoshi, on the other hand, would send people to the other mansion every two or three days with some valuable items as a token of his deep gratitude towards Ebimo and Shirahane.

  At this, I am speechless, and Bai Xin is crying with laughter.

  Never seen such a father and daughter!

  No wonder Miss Liu loves to cause trouble, this is clearly the result of being spoiled by her own father!

  In the afternoon, Bai Xinzhi was chatting with Liu Xuelan in the room. When they were getting excited, a man suddenly rushed in and almost scared both women to death at the same time.

  "I say, Feng De Wang, you've already entered someone else's gate, and now you're barging into their boudoir. What are you trying to stir up?" White Xin turned around, her eyes displeased as she stared at the man who had just entered. Was this guy too casual? Did he think every place was his Feng De Wang Manor?

  It seems she needs to discuss with her husband whether they need to tie a big wolf dog at the door, so that some people won't be too reckless.

  Liu Xuelan, who had clearly seen who the newcomer was, turned cold and turned her head to the side of the bed.

  Looking at the decent woman on the bed, Xia Lixun suddenly froze in place, his eyebrows furrowed tightly, and his eyes were filled with incomprehension. However, he couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief in his heart.

  Seeing the pale face, he withdrew his expression and raised his chin with a cold smile, saying in a serious tone: "I was passing by this place, so I came in to see if that woman is dead or not."

  Upon hearing this, not only did Liu Xue Lan's face turn black on the bed, but also Bai Xin Ran was so angry that she wished to slap this person flying with a palm.

  "Has King Feng De finished? Then please leave!" Bai Xintie didn't give him a good face and directly gave the order to expel the guest.

  What kind of person is this! Can't even speak properly?!

  These days, he's been making excuses to rush into this house every day, but I haven't heard him say a single pleasant word. Those who don't know might think he has deep grievances with Xue Lian, but anyone with eyes can see that he's clearly here to show concern for others.

  But is there anyone who cares about this?

  That mouth is just like eating something... stinky to death!

  Digression

  In these days of scarcity and hardship, I really envy the person who is eavesdropping on Qiu's wall! I'd like to ask him a question: Brother, are you thirsty?