I was flattered after crossing

"I'm tired today and don't want to go back to the palace." I looked at him, with a hint of fatigue in my eyes.

After hearing this, Xiao Zhengxuan immediately responded: "Okay, I'll stay here with you today. If the princess wants to go back home tomorrow, we'll go back together!" His face was filled with joy and he smiled happily, revealing a row of white and neat teeth, as if he had received a great gift from heaven.

However, I couldn't help but warn him: "But next time if you use someone else to test me, we'll go our separate ways and not bother each other!" My tone was firm and serious, expressing my dissatisfaction with his behavior.

Xiao Zhengxuan nodded quickly and immediately stretched out his hand to assure: "There will definitely not be a next time, Princess, believe me." A trace of guilt and apology flashed in his eyes.

At this time, Lei Lei sighed regretfully: "Oh~ It's over, our first business is gone again..." She showed a disappointed expression while eating.

At this moment, Guard Wei came back. After he saluted us, he whispered a few words to Lei Lei and then went downstairs.

Leilei turned to look at us and warned us in a serious tone: "You two should be careful. Zhao Wanqing is thinking about how to enter the mansion and take your place!" Finally, her eyes fell on me, as if reminding me to be extra careful.

I nodded to show that I understood, and said, "Don't worry, she is the grasshopper after autumn."

【The next day inn】

"Please come with us, Madam Zhao." Nanny Su looked at Zhao Wanqing and said softly.

"Ah! Madam Su!" At this moment, the little maid next to her opened the door, recognized Madam Su at a glance, and a look of joy immediately appeared on her face.

Nanny Su smiled and nodded, saying, "It's me. Young lady, please follow me into the palace!" After that, she bowed to Zhao Wanqing again.

Zhao Wanqing was delighted and said quickly, "Okay, okay, we'll pack our luggage and go to the palace with you right away!" She turned her head excitedly and ordered the maid to pack her luggage.

The little maid nodded happily and quickly went into the room to clean up. Zhao Wanqing stood there happily, looking forward to the upcoming palace life.

【Fengqi Palace】

"Humph, the dignified King Rui actually let a woman set a trap~" The Queen sat in the main seat, with a hint of sarcasm and dissatisfaction in her tone. She narrowed her eyes slightly and looked sharply at Xiao Zhengxuan who was kneeling below.

"I was in a hurry at that time, and my son wasn't paying attention, so he was tricked." Xiao Zhengxuan tried to explain, his voice a little low, with a bit of regret and self-blame.

“Hmph! Didn’t the princess warn you? Yet you still brought it back!” The Queen raised her voice a little, with a hint of anger.

"Your son...your son later thought of it..." Xiao Zhengxuan knelt on the ground, lowered his head, and his voice became lower and lower.

"One of the people hired by Zhao Wanqing was a corrupt minister who was exiled to Lingnan by your father!" The Queen sighed, shook her head gently, and a helpless look appeared on her face.

Xiao Zhengxuan suddenly raised his head, a hint of shock and anger flashed in his eyes, and he stared at the Queen.

"It's the person who wanted to stab you!" The Queen's expression became serious, and her voice also had a hint of severity.

"I really didn't expect this!" Xiao Zhengxuan said guiltily.

The queen said to Xiao Zhengxuan angrily, "You, go sit aside. When the culprit comes, we'll know the truth by asking him." The queen's tone was cold and her eyes were sharp, as if she could see through Xiao Zhengxuan.

Xiao Zhengxuan sighed helplessly and silently walked to the side and sat down. He knew that he could not refute the Queen's words and could only wait for the development of the situation.

"It's only been a month since I last saw you, but I've noticed that the princess is looking increasingly unwell!" The Queen said as she came down to look at me with a friendly expression.

I hurriedly stood up and walked over to hold the Queen's hand, and said with a choked voice: "Hey... my daughter-in-law doesn't want this to happen either, but what can I do when this happens..." Tears welled up in my eyes, and my voice was filled with helplessness and grievance.

Xiao Zhengxuan sat quietly aside, watching our interaction, and a complex emotion surged in his heart: These two people are really good at acting...

The Queen Mother patted my hands and said, "Don't be afraid. I'm here. Come and sit with me." Her voice was gentle and firm, giving people an inexplicable sense of security.

I nodded gratefully and followed the Queen to the main seat and sat down. I looked at her with some fear, and the Queen gently stroked my hand, with a motherly light in her eyes.

The Queen Mother continued, "Just sit back and relax. The Emperor is not coming today. Just follow what I say." This sentence was like a reassurance, which made me relax a little. I looked at the Queen Mother gratefully and nodded to show that I understood.

After saying this, the Empress went to sit in the position that the Emperor used to sit in. Her posture was dignified and majestic, like an unshakable mountain. The whole palace was filled with a tense and serious atmosphere, and everyone was quietly waiting for what would happen next.

"Just wait and see!" The Queen looked at me and said proudly.

I sat tremblingly in the seat where the Queen usually sat, muttering to myself: I hope they will accuse me of transgression and kill me! After all, this is the Queen's exclusive seat!

At this moment, Nanny Su came in and reported to the Queen: "Your Majesty, someone is here."

Then, a figure slowly walked into the room. I looked closely and it turned out to be Zhao Wanqing. When she saw me and the Queen sitting in the main seat together, she was obviously frightened and showed a surprised expression on her face. But soon, she regained her composure, knelt down and saluted, saying: "Greetings to the Queen, greetings to the Prince and Princess."

I couldn't help but sigh in my heart, this Zhao Wanqing is really calm in the face of danger! She was obviously frightened just now, but she was able to adjust her mood so quickly.

"How dare Zhao hire someone to kill someone in the street and assassinate the prince. She should be executed according to the law!" The queen said in a stern tone and with a serious expression.

Hearing this, Zhao Wanqing was horrified. She raised her head suddenly, her eyes full of fear and despair. She looked at the queen, and then at Xiao Zhengxuan beside her, as if she wanted to find a glimmer of hope from their faces, but she only saw indifference.

Zhao Wanqing was shaking all over and shouted in a trembling voice, "I am innocent!" Her face was as pale as paper and tears were welling up in her eyes, as if they would burst out at any time.

The queen looked at her coldly, with a trace of disdain in her eyes. She sneered and asked, "My concubine? I wonder who gave you this identity..."

She hurriedly explained, "Your servant, I did not hire anyone to kill anyone. Please investigate, Your Majesty." After that, she kowtowed again, and her forehead hit the ground with a dull sound, showing her sincerity and fear.