Drunk Bamboo

Meeting Luo Qi and Xiao Bingxin was just a small episode, but it made Xie Yuzhu unhappy for a while.

How come Xiao Bingxin became more arrogant and domineering after following King Wen? With the nourishment of love, shouldn't she become gentle and charming?

Or was it because she loved King Wen too much and could not allow King Wen to have a queen in his heart?

But looking at the appearance of Luo Qi, the queen, she is a person who does not cause trouble and does not compete for favor.

No matter how hard he thought about it, he just couldn't figure it out. Xie Yuzhu shook his head and stopped thinking about it.

Even if King Wen was in collusion with the father and son of the Han family, the women in the boudoir should not be implicated.

"When she entered Zhongdu, she stayed in the mansion, calling the prince brother Feng and the princess sister-in-law. What's her attitude now? She didn't even think about the princess helping her during the Liushang Qushui Banquet so that she wouldn't make a fool of herself in front of everyone. Now she's so domineering, it's really disgusting!"

"They are all ungrateful!"

Bai Guo was so angry that he dared not speak loudly in the palace and could only mutter in a low voice.

Xie Yuzhu said out loud everything she wanted to curse at.

I feel better too.

When he met the Queen, he just exchanged a few casual greetings and also mentioned the Loushan case. Whenever the Queen mentioned anything about the Prince, a worried look appeared on her face. Xie Yuzhu didn't want the Queen to worry too much, so she changed the subject.

Half an hour later, Xie Yuzhu came out of Changle Palace.

The Imperial Concubine never liked outsiders visiting her, so Xie Yuzhu didn't bother to offend her.

Instead of leaving the palace, he went to the East Palace.

Zhang Hansu received:

"The Crown Princess is reading with the young prince, please do not disturb her. If the Princess has something important to say..."

Xie Yuzhu said tactfully: "No, I'm not here to see them, I'm here to see you."

Zhang Hansu raised her head: "Looking for me?"

Xie Yuzhu smiled and said, "Yes, someone asked me to bring something to you. He is outside the palace and cannot enter the palace to see you, so I helped him and brought it to you. Thank you for your help."

The expression on his face was still cold, and his tone was inaudible: "For your help?"

Xie Yuzhu pulled out a small wooden box from her sleeve and explained, "Official Zhang has done so many good things that I'm afraid she has forgotten. It was Liu Ziwang, the son of the Minister of Revenue. He said you helped him, so he made a special gift for you."

Having taken on Liu Ziwang's task, Xie Yuzhu naturally had to do it.

Even though Zhang Hansu had a cold face, Xie Yuzhu still smiled amiably.

Zhang Hansu refused directly: "Thank you, Princess. But I cannot accept this gift. Please return it to Master Liu. Hansu just said a few words and did not do anything. If I say thank you, Master Liu has already given a thank you gift that day. To accept an additional gift is greedy. Please tell Master Liu not to worry about it anymore."

Xie Yuzhu couldn't believe that there were people who didn't accept gifts. She held out her hand but it stopped in the air, feeling very embarrassed. "This is also his intention..."

Zhang Hansu said firmly, "Princess, I cannot accept this reward without merit."

He looked at the wooden box in his hand, and then at Zhang Hansu's resolute face. He realized that he had failed to do something for Liu Ziwang for the first time, so he took the box back in frustration.

"Well, okay." Xie Yuzhu continued, "Everyone has their own principles in doing things, and I won't force them. But I still want to say one thing. I have known Master Liu for a long time, and we can be considered friends. I would like to thank Lady Officer Zhang for helping him when he needed help. He is the most focused and simple person I have ever seen in this world."

Xie Yuzhu looked at Zhang Hansu: "When he treats someone well, he just wants to treat them well, without any intention or conspiracy."

Zhang Hansu also looked at Xie Yuzhu, his cold eyes showing a hint of warmth: "I know he won't."

He was surprised and asked, "Madam Zhang knows?"

Xie Yuzhu thought that Zhang Hansu was unwilling to accept Liu Ziwang's gift because she didn't want to have anything to do with Liu Ziwang. After all, most people would not discover Liu Ziwang's talent, nor would they like Liu Ziwang.

Zhang Hansu lowered her eyes slightly and said in a calm tone: "Princess, you saved my grandfather's life and are a friend of Master Liu. You are different from ordinary people. In this palace, you seem to have no worries about food and clothing, and everyone who sees you is respectful, but how many people are sincere?"

After a pause, he said deeply: "How can someone with such clear eyes have bad intentions?"

Zhang Hansu has a good eye for discovering Liu Ziwang’s uniqueness.

Xie Yuzhu smiled knowingly: "Miss Zhang, you and Master Zhang are really alike. Both of you are cold on the outside but warm on the inside. Why do you always look so cold?"

He looked up blankly, his eyes full of expectation: "Are we alike?"

Nodding: "We are siblings, so we look alike. Lord Zhang is the prince's good friend, and you are Lord Zhang's sister, and also a good friend of the palace. If you have nothing to do in the future, you can come to the palace and visit."

Xie Yuzhu thought, this is also an extraordinary person.

It’s always a good idea to make more friends with smart people.

Zhang Hansu retracted her gaze and her tone turned cold again: "Princess, you are a kind person. If you have nothing to do, you should stay away from the palace, including the East Palace."

Another accident.

Zhang Hansu didn't talk much, and every word he said surprised Xie Yuzhu.

He asked tentatively, "Miss Zhang and I have only met three times, but how can we be so close?"

"My brother..." Zhang Hansu paused again, changed the address, and continued, "Master Zhang has been smart since he was young. He recited poems at the age of five, painted at the age of six, and passed the imperial examination at the age of fifteen. He is a leader among young people, but he has few friends. The prince is his friend. Now the prince cares about the princess. What the princess does is the same as what the prince does. Husband and wife are one, and there is no difference between them. The princess has done a favor to my grandfather, so I will not be ungrateful."

Although Zhang Hansu has a cold personality, his words are warm.

"Miss Zhang is right. I also feel that there seems to be some misunderstanding between the prince and Mr. Zhang. Miss Zhang, do you know why they have become so tense now?"

Zhang Hansu shook her head: "I don't know the reason, but Lord Zhang must have his own difficulties. Please make sure to inform the prince."

"It can be seen that Miss Zhang also cares about Master Zhang very much, but at the wedding banquet of King Wen, I could feel that there seemed to be some rift between you siblings. Since you both care about each other, there is nothing you can't get over."

There was a light of happiness in his eyes, and the corners of his mouth moved slightly: "Yes, I also want to go back to the past..."

but……

Xie Yuzhu hadn't heard the rest of the story, so she consoled him:

"Miss Zhang, just let it go. I will also help the prince resolve his worries. This time the prince and Lord Zhang are working together on a case in Loushan. I believe their relationship will be eased."

Zhang Hansu responded: "That's good."

Seeing that she was silent, Xie Yuzhu asked, "There has been no news from Loushan. Is Miss Zhang worried?"

There was a gleam of confidence in his eyes: "Who can defeat the prince in martial arts? And how many people can defeat Lord Zhang in literature?"

Xie Yuzhu raised her lips and said, "Miss Zhang, what you said is very good. I like your confident look. How about I call you Han Su from now on? You can also call me by my name."

This is a person who sees things clearly.

"Han Su dare not."

"It's up to you. Just call me whatever you like. I'll call you Han Su." Xie Yuzhu stared at the wooden box in her hand. "But, are you really not going to accept Master Liu's gift? He will be sad."

Zhang Hansu still looked determined: "Thank you, Master Liu, for me."

Xie Yuzhu waved her hand and said, "Okay, I won't say any more. I'll leave first. Please tell the Crown Princess for me."

Zhang Hansu greeted him respectfully: "Yes."