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Chun Chun opened his eyes and said in surprise, "You don't know? But she clearly …

"Obviously what?" Princess Pingyang interrupted him, "Which one of your ears heard her say that the prince was faking his illness?"

It was indeed like that. In the first few words, the empress dowager didn't accuse Prince Pingyang of feigning illness, but her master admitted it first. "But the empress dowager clearly suspected that Yin Qiu brought Imperial Physician Li to treat His Highness's illness."

"I know, that's why I have to admit it." Princess Pingyang spoke in a low voice, "The empress dowager heard the wind somewhere and tested me."

Chun Chun frowned. "But those who know that Prince is feigning illness, including servants, have a total of five people. All of them are elders who have been in the palace for many years. They shouldn't report this to the empress dowager."

"He's not someone from the estate." Prince Chun couldn't understand Princess Pingyang's affirmation. "Why are you so sure?"

"If it was someone from the manor who leaked the secret, she would have tried to denounce us as soon as we entered. There's no need to spend so much effort to probe me, and …" Princess Pingyang frowned. "Everything the empress dowager said after that was against Prince Rui."

I've lived for so many years, but I've never heard of any princes who went to war, or those princesses who went back to their families to stay. Furthermore, I even specifically said such heavy words, as if Prince Rui's mansion was some kind of dragon lagoon or tiger den.

Chun Chun was an unintentional phrase, but it made Princess Pingyang's mind feel as if it had been struck by lightning. She muttered to herself, "Perhaps …" The Prince Rui's Palace is truly a place of dragons and tigers. "

Chun Chun couldn't figure out what she was thinking and asked in puzzlement, "Princess, why do you say that?"

Princess Pingyang let out a long sigh and said heavily, "If I'm not wrong, the empress dowager will tell King Rui …" I'm afraid there is some killing intent! "

Ah!" Chun Chun cried out in alarm and blurted out, "How is this possible?

"Heh heh, why is that impossible?" Princess Pingyang asked with a sneer.

Chun Chun calmed himself down and said, "King Rui may not be born of the empress dowager, but he has been around since he was young. Their relationship is close, so how could he suddenly kill?"

Princess Pingyang glanced at her and said coldly, "You've been by my side for quite a while, how can you still not understand? Among the heirs of the late emperor, the empress dowager has always truly loved and loved only His Majesty. Besides His Majesty, everyone else is just a pawn."

Chun Chun gritted his teeth and lowered his eyes. "This servant knows that the empress dowager can't love King Rui the way she dotes on her majesty. But she's been by her side for more than ten years, and she really can't bear it at all?"

Princess Pingyang sneered, "You ask such a question. I can only say that you don't know much about that man from Ning Shou Palace. If he wasn't so heartless, how could he have made it this far?"

In the past, when she brought up Empress Dowager Wei's ruthlessness, she felt it was normal. But now, she felt a sense of fear and trepidation, because her ruthlessness had gradually extended to her side.

Chun Chun listened silently. After Princess Pingyang finished speaking, she remembered something and asked anxiously, "Esteemed wangfei, if the empress dowager really wants to kill King Rui, what about Zong Ji? Will she …" She didn't dare to continue her sentence.

"The empress dowager told me to bring her back so she could give her a way out." And then Princess Pingyang said, "When Prince Rui leaves tomorrow, go to the House of Rui and bring Xijun back. Remember, don't say it too clearly. I am afraid she won't agree."

Chun Chun nodded and said, "This servant knows what to do."

Shen Xijun did not know that her first date with Dongfang was coming to an end. She was holding a pair of scissors and carefully pruning the excess branches of the hibiscus flowers.

Ah Zi came in with a blood-red swallow in her hand. "Zong Ji, the bird's nest is ready."

"Yes." Shen Xijun complied. After putting down the scissors and using the water that the maid carried to wash her hands, she received Ah Zi's bird's nest. There was a layer of thick honey on top of the nest. It was glossy and fragrant.

After Shen Xijun tasted it, she said in surprise, "What kind of honey was poured here today? It's so sweet and delicious?"

Ah Zi replied, "It's the same as before. It's all date nectar, and the amount used is the same as before. It hasn't changed."

Shen Xijun raised an eyebrow and said in a puzzled manner, "This is strange. Today, when we eat it, it tastes especially good. It's sweet but not greasy." Before she could finish her words, Lan began chuckling softly, which made the former feel a little strange. "You little girl, why are you laughing for no reason."

It was better if she didn't say anything. The more she asked, the more Alan's smile became. He then giggled and said, "This servant knows why Zong Ji feels that today's honey swallows nest is so fresh and sweet."

"Tell me about it." Hearing Shen Xijun's words, Alan pursed his lips and smiled, "What is sweet isn't honey at all, but the heart of Zong Ji, because …" She deliberately dragged out her words to pique everyone's curiosity. Only then did she continue, "Last night, for the first time, Your Highness took a rest at our East District."

Hearing this, Ah Zi also remembered and said with a face full of smiles, "That's right, that's right. Even if it's a piece of Yellow Ribbon Tea, it would still be very sweet if it was drunk by the High Priestess."

Shen Xijun blushed deeply at their words. She pretended to be angry and said, "Good, you two little girls. You even dare to make fun of me? Are you looking for a beating?"

Alain bent his knees and smiled. "Your servant wouldn't dare. Your servant is happy for Zong Ji. After waiting for so long, I've finally had enough."

Ah Zi disdainfully said, "Ping Fei thought she could tie the prince up with a fox like trick, but she still lost to Zong Ji in the end. She deserves it!"

"Of course she deserves it!" When Zhao Pingqing was mentioned, Shen Xijun's eyes turned as cold as ice. She would never forget how she had been unable to sleep or cry on the night of her wedding; how she had lost all her face and been pointed at behind his back. All of this was thanks to Zhao Pingqing!

Lan smiled. "After this incident, I believe you understand Zong Ji's sincerity and that she is the one who can help you. From then on, she will always be kind to you."

Ah Zi quipped, "It's not just love and a head of white hair, but also a son who flourishes and shares the limelight."

"You two talk the most." However, she was unable to stop a smile from appearing on her face. Evidently, she was feeling extremely satisfied in her heart.

As he spoke, Cai Yuan walked in and gave Qian'er a smile. "This lowly one pays his respects to the wangfei. The wangfei is blessed."

"No need for formalities." Shen Xijun raised a hand to indicate for him to get up, "Why is Manager Cai here?"

Cai Yuan said respectfully, "In reply to Princess, the Internal Affairs Bureau has just sent over a batch of high-quality clothing materials. Prince has ordered me to deliver them to you for you to choose." As he said this, he lightly clapped his hands, and a group of maids filed in. Each maid held in their hands two dazzling pieces of brocade of different colors. If one counted the thickness, there were at least twenty of them.