The female supporting role is really here to mess things up

When the princess was informed by her daughter that Xue Ji was in trouble, her anger burned like a raging fire. She knew very well that although the relationship between her daughter and the eldest son of the Xue family was very awkward, she had never thought of doing anything bad to the general's mansion.

Now, if Xue Ji really encountered an accident at her own banquet, not only would outsiders mistakenly think that she was taking revenge, but it would also make the relationship between the General's Mansion and the Princess's Mansion become irreconcilable.

Seeing her daughter's worried look, the princess suppressed her anger and calmed herself down. She patted her daughter's hand gently and tried to comfort her in a calm tone:

"Don't worry, Xuan'er. With your mother here, nothing will happen."

The mother and daughter went to the princess' tent together. Along the way, the princess's thoughts raced. She had to find out the truth as soon as possible and deal with the matter properly. The more difficult thing at the moment was that Xue Ji had been in trouble. If she could find out who was behind it, it would be fine. If not, the Xue family would definitely put the blame on her.

When she arrived at the tent, she saw that although Xue Ji looked pale, he had been well taken care of, and the princess felt relieved. She immediately ordered the people around her to carefully investigate the beating of Xue Ji and find out who was behind it.

At the same time, she also told her daughter to stay calm and not to act rashly, as she knew that any impulsive behavior at this time might make things more complicated.

The princess immediately arranged for people to guard the exit and asked them to carefully check the people who went out. If anyone who matched the description was found, they would be detained directly. She also sent someone to pass on a message to General Xue's mansion, informing General Xue that the second son of the Xue family came uninvited and was beaten by a thief who came from nowhere at the banquet.

The afternoon match was postponed for an hour by the princess because of something that happened in the morning. The princess specially asked people to check all the horses and golf equipment for the match one by one before she felt relieved.

Although the polo match in the afternoon was still very lively, the princess' heart was no longer on the field. She ordered people to keep an eye on the movement at the door and report immediately if they saw any suspicious persons or people coming from Xue's house.

After about two sticks of incense, General Xue finally arrived. He was about 40 years old, had fought on the battlefield for many years, and exuded a murderous aura that made people afraid to approach him easily.

After hearing the servant's report, the princess immediately stood up and went to the place. General Xue simply bowed and then eagerly asked where Xue Ji was. The princess did not dare to delay for a moment and immediately led him to her tent.

Seeing Xue Ji lying on the bed with a pale face, General Xue's anger instantly exploded, and his respectful attitude towards the princess disappeared without a trace. He angrily asked whether the murderer had been found, and the princess shook her head helplessly.

General Xue didn't say anything more. He ordered his men to carry Xue Ji onto a stretcher and prepare to leave. After bidding farewell to the princess, he left with his group in a grand manner. This movement attracted the attention of everyone present, and there was a lot of discussion. The originally lively polo club became a little deserted.

When Lu Shiyao saw Xue Ji being carried away, she felt an inexplicable feeling in her heart. She looked at General Xue's departing back and felt a little disappointed for no reason.

Half an incense stick later, the polo match came to an end, and Xiao Ruixuan's victory brought the event to a perfect end.

The grand prize of the polo match, a dazzling golden hairpin, was solemnly handed to Lu Shiyao by Xiao Ruixuan amid the envious gazes of the crowd. Lu Shiyao stood in the center of everyone's attention. Although she maintained a decent smile on the surface, her heart was filled with complicated emotions.

She accepted the hairpin and bowed to the prince to express her gratitude. Every move she made was so graceful and appropriate. However, she did not feel happy about it. She noticed the tenderness in the prince's eyes, but when she looked closely, there seemed to be no real smile under the tenderness. This made her feel a little uneasy, as if there was an invisible barrier between the two of them.

Recalling the time when the prince had saved her at the poetry meeting, she was grateful for the help she had given him at that moment. She also vividly remembered the scene when the prince had waited for her at the door at the banquet held at the Princess's residence. At those moments, his eyes seemed to reveal a trace of sincere concern and expectation.

However, the prince now seemed to be a little distant. Although his eyes were gentle, they lacked the sincerity and smile that penetrated deep into his bones. This made Lu Shiyao begin to doubt whether she had misunderstood the prince's intentions.

She felt an inexplicable sense of loss in her heart, not knowing how to face this change. She understood that the prince was of noble status, and if it weren't for the Phoenix fate, she and him would probably not be tied together. But could she really marry him in the future... How much did she like him?

After two days of coma, Xue Ji finally opened his eyes. The first thing he saw was his mother and elder brother standing by his bed, their faces full of worry and concern.

Although General Xue had left early in the morning due to his busy military affairs, he still reminded his servants to notify him immediately once Xue Ji woke up. At this moment, a servant had already gone out to the military camp.

The image of the woman in plain clothes still lingers in Xue Ji's mind. She has always been with him in his dreams, giving him strength and warmth.

After waking up, he was not eager to ask who had harmed him, but was more concerned about the woman who had saved him. He asked the people around him if they knew the identity of the woman, but everyone was puzzled as to why Xue Ji didn't know, and no one spoke for a while.

Xue Qinglan mistakenly thought that it was Princess Lening who saved his brother. He looked at his mother awkwardly, hoping that she would explain.

The general's wife naturally understood why her eldest son didn't speak, so she told Xue Ji that it was Princess Lening who saved him. But Xue Ji was not satisfied with his mother's answer. He firmly stated that before the princess, there was another woman who saved him. It was the appearance of that woman that allowed him to escape from danger.

Hearing Xue Ji's excited description, the mother and son were stunned. They didn't expect there was a third person. Seeing Xue Ji's persistence, they had no choice but to send someone to the Princess's Mansion to inquire.

When Zhao Lexuan heard that General Xue's mansion had sent someone, a trace of discomfort flashed across her face. She hurried out to meet the person, but when she saw that it was only a guard, she couldn't help feeling a little disappointed.

However, the guard's purpose did not allow her to think too much. He directly stated his purpose and asked about Xue Ji's lifesaver.

Zhao Lexuan remembered the request from the beautiful lady. She hesitated for a moment, but finally followed Lu Qingxi's request and lied to the guards, saying that it was Lu Shiyao, the eldest daughter of the Duke's Mansion, who saved Xue Ji.

After hearing the answer, the guard immediately returned to the mansion and told Xue Ji. After hearing this, Xue Ji felt an inexplicable emotion in his heart. He was grateful to Lu Shiyao for saving his life, and he was full of curiosity and expectations about this woman he had never met. He decided that once he recovered, he would go to the Duke's Mansion to thank this benefactor in person.

However, the general's wife and his elder brother Xue Qinglan standing beside him looked embarrassed. They looked at Xue Ji's obviously moved expression and couldn't help but feel a little worried. The relationship between Lu Shiyao and the prince has long been a well-known secret in the capital. The two also staged a golden hairpin to seal their love at the polo club, which can almost be said to be a done deal. Moreover, Lu Shiyao is the future queen, how can Xue Ji get involved in such a situation?

But in order to let Xue Ji recover from his injury, the two planned to talk to him about this matter after he recovered...

When General Xue heard that his son had woken up, he immediately put down his official duties and rushed back from the military camp. He first carefully checked Xue Ji's physical condition and found that his son was conscious, although he was still a little weak inside, but he finally felt relieved.

He asked Xue Ji with concern whether he still remembered who had hurt him and whether he had any clues. Xue Ji thought about it carefully, shook his head and said, "The other party was very cautious, he didn't show up or talk. But I feel like he seems to be deliberately creating a false impression, trying to put the blame on the Princess's Mansion."

Xue Qinglan was listening nearby, his heart tightened, and he quickly said: "Father, if this is really the case, then it is even more impossible that it was done by the Princess's Mansion. How could they frame themselves?"

General Xue hesitated for a moment, shook his head and said, "Not necessarily. Although this possibility is very small, we cannot completely rule it out. After all, sometimes the enemy's methods are beyond our expectations. I will continue to investigate the truth of this matter. At the same time, Qinglan, you'd better not have any contact with the Princess's Mansion in the future. The situation is complicated now, so we should be careful. What's more, the woman you brought back from the border, you two..."

Xue Qinglan felt a pain in his heart. He knew that his father was right. Although he had some friendship with the Princess's Mansion in the past, he really needed to keep a certain distance under the current circumstances. He nodded, indicating that he would pay attention.

General Xue saw that his sons understood what he meant, so he stood up and prepared to leave. He patted Xue Ji on the shoulder and encouraged him, "Ji'er, take good care of yourself. Let me handle this matter."

Xue Ji watched his father leave, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart. He knew that as long as his father was there, he would be safe.