Concubine Zhong Shu's grounding, Emperor Zhou Ming did not specify the deadline.

When the third prince Ji Min heard the news, he knelt in front of Emperor Zhou Ming's imperial study for two hours, begging for mercy.

Coincidentally, Ji Min, who had not entered the dripping water, was embarrassed and was bumped into by the crown prince Ji Rong, who came out of the imperial study.

The prince sneered, "I can't help myself", kicked it again, and walked away in a chic manner.

Then there were rumors that the third prince Ji Min returned to the palace to curse Xu Jieyu, saying that he would find an opportunity to gouge her belly and heart.

Soon, such words spread in all corners of the harem. Ji Min, who originally wanted to plead with Empress Zhao, was reprimanded by Empress Zhao and was punished and grounded for half a month.

He Xuan reclined on a pillar by the pond in the backyard of Ling Shudian, feeding the koi fish as before. Her eyes were deep and quiet, immersed in thought.

If Ruolan's news is true, Concubine Zhong Shu has been wronged.

However, He Xuan didn't want to save the mother and son.

Da Situ Zhongbo was born in a down-and-out aristocracy, but with his integrity and dedication, he became one of the few elders of the three dynasties in the court. Shuai Qi belongs to the state religion, and appeases the state with the king. Under his rule, the people, fields, and taxes in Hokyo and its suburbs were in good order.

It's a pity that Uncle Zhong's son is not angry, and he only relies on Uncle Zhong's face to become an official and a half-job, and he is idle all day long, and he is arrogant.

Concubine Zhong's mother and son worship high and low, tend to be inflammatory, and act for the tiger, and they have been rampant in the harem for many years. At this moment, he only felt happy in his heart.

Qing'er, who was standing aside, said softly: "Princess, the slave maid thinks that such a matter as murdering the imperial heir should be investigated. In fact, if Your Majesty checks it out, maybe it will... ”

He Xuan didn't wait for Qing'er to finish speaking, and said: "Xu Jieyu is gentle and respectful in the palace, and when the words come out of her mouth, they are more credible." As for Concubine Zhong Shu, if she commits many injustices, she will kill herself. Besides, the father and emperor have only ordered a grounding now, and they have not abolished the concubine. ”

"In this way, Your Majesty's punishment seems to be lighter!" Qing'er replied.

Autumn wind, a little cool. He tightened the cloak on his body and covered his slender white fingers.

Since the day of the fight, he was engaged to Zhao Lin in front of everyone, and the Zhao family sent a lot of gifts, and Zhao Lin personally visited Mrs. Cai. Mrs. Cai, who didn't know the truth, listened to Zhao Lin's confession and was very satisfied with this future son-in-law.

However, her younger brother Ji Tai, as if because of Mi Xian, picked his nose and eyes at Zhao Lin, and was reprimanded by Mrs. Cai.

Although it is a two-year marriage contract, when everyone sees Hexuan, they regard her as Zhao Lin's woman.

But she knew in her heart that she couldn't marry Zhao Lin, not to mention that she didn't know her feelings for Zhao Lin, just talking about the Zhao family's ambition to dominate, she couldn't tolerate it as a royal family.

"Princess." A warm male voice came, and it was very soft, with a hint of sadness.

He Xuan's heart trembled slightly, and when he looked back, it was the man who hadn't spoken for a long time.

There was no one around, but he called her "princess", which shows that she is unfamiliar.

She was a little embarrassed, stood up, saluted, and hesitated, "Gongzi Hou." ”

Qi Hou returned the salute and smiled, but the smile made people look very distressed. He said softly, "Princess, how are you doing lately?" ”

"Mr. Lao is deeply concerned, and everything is fine with Xuan." She didn't know what to say, so she lowered her head and replied.

"That's good." Qi Hou smiled bitterly and said reluctantly: "I didn't expect that it was him who finally hugged the beauty." Knowing this, Qi Hou should have let my eldest brother that day... Hehe, my eldest brother doesn't have to come next year. ”

Qi Hou's eldest brother, Qi Lu? He Xuan lowered his head and thought, could it be that Qi Hou was lamenting that on his father's birthday, he stopped his eldest brother and wanted to propose to him?

He Xuan didn't dare to look at Qi Hou's eyes, lowered his eyes, and said slowly: "Gongzi Hou is talented, has a noble character, there are thousands of women in the world, Gongzi Hou... There is no need to be so sentimental. ”

"Princess, do you really fall in love with Gongzi?" Qi Hou looked at He Xuan's cheeks seriously, his lips trembled, and he couldn't help but ask.

"I..."

Qi Hou's gaze moved downward, and he looked at the colorful jade bracelet intently, and said, "This turned out to be a token of Gongzi's love affair with you." On the day of your birthday, Concubine Yue Niangniang also said that she wanted to go, and I saw that you were very nervous at that time. Sure enough, it is affectionate, but Qi Hou has no such blessing. ”

"Am I nervous?" He Xuan was a little crying and laughing when he heard this, obviously this distressed baby. "I just don't like Concubine Yue."

Qi Hou was a little overjoyed and asked, "Could it be that the princess doesn't attach great importance to it because of Gongzi's presence?" ”

"Of course not." And Xuan said categorically.

Although she couldn't understand her feelings for Zhao Lin, she was still very sure that she liked this bracelet entirely because of the preciousness of the bracelet itself, and it had nothing to do with Zhao Lin.

"Haha!" Qi Hou laughed heartily a few times, and said again and again: "That's good, that's good!" Now that I think about it, when the marriage was given, the princess did not show joy. Yes! ”

As he spoke, Qi Hou patted his forehead again and again, with a look of sudden realization, and said, "Sister Hexuan, it's all Qi Hou's bad, it's a step late." This marriage contract is two years later, and two years is so long, so many things can happen. ”

"This..." He Xuan had a slightly embarrassed expression on his face, and lowered his head to rub the handkerchief in his hand.

Qi Hou said affectionately to He Xuan: "Don't worry, princess, Qi Hou will not live up to you." ”

Was her expression worried? He Xuan really wanted to take a mirror and look at himself.

She didn't know whether to cry or laugh at the moment, she had just explained her marriage contract with Zhao Lin to Qi Hou, why did he think she liked him?

She smiled wryly and didn't respond.

When Qi Hou left, he was much happier than when he came. He walked briskly in the direction of the main hall of the Ling Shu Palace.

Seeing Qi Hou walking away, He Xuan breathed a sigh of relief and slowly sat under the porch holding on to the pillar.

Bang bang bang.

The applause rang out, and a man in a royal blue costume walked out of the flowers, walked up to He Xuan, and said, "This is really a good show." ”

He Xuan looked at it intently, and it turned out that Mi Xian was eavesdropping. Her eyes immediately turned cold, and her brows furrowed slightly, looking at the man.

"Everyone thought that Gongzi Lin was the princess's wishful husband, but they never expected that the princess and Gongzi Hou also had an agreement." Mi Xian said in a weird manner, "He still pretended to be stunned in front of Mi Xian, hehe, it turned out to be a lie!" ”

He Xuan listened to the meaning of Qi Xian's words, he may only have heard the last few words of Qi Hou's words, and he would misunderstand this meaning.

The person who came was not good, and He Xuan didn't want to talk to him too much. She stood up, said nothing, and walked away with a look of disgust.

By the pond in the backyard, only Mi Xian, who had a gloomy face, remained.