Dressed as a concubine instead of a concubine

Meng Xiyue walked into the carriage nervously, and sure enough, she saw Xie Junyi with a gloomy face.

She tiptoed into the carriage and sat down in the corner.

"I went to return the jade pendant to Zhou Chengjing and draw a clear line between us. And Qianxiang followed me all the time, so it doesn't count as a private meeting."

Meng Xiyue spoke softly, her head almost touching her chest.

There was no sign that when she said to draw a clear line, Xie Junyi's expression had softened.

"It won't happen again."

Hearing his words, Meng Xiyue nodded hurriedly, "Okay."

"Did the prince come to see me on purpose?"

"Well, during these two days of rest, I will take you for a walk outside the city."

Xie Junyi moved a little and stroked her hair lovingly. He knew she was feeling depressed staying in the city, so since it was the holiday, he immediately arranged for them to leave the city.

"Great."

Meng Xiyue was very excited. She had wanted to go out for a long time. "Where are we going?"

"Go to Chengshan Villa."

"What's fun there?"

"You will know when you go."

Seeing her asking questions like a child, Xie Junyi knew that what he did was right.

The carriage slowly drove out of the city gate, and the noise in my ears gradually stopped, replaced by the rustling of wind and grass.

"My Lord, where have you been in Yuanqing Kingdom?"

"I lived in the capital when I was young, until I went to the border when I was thirteen. I came back three years ago. I have been to all the cities around the capital, and the farthest one is Qingyun City."

So, Xie Junyi had never been to any place, "What does that place look like?"

Meng Xiyue had only seen this kind of battlefield on TV, and it felt like endless yellow sand and flashing swords and sabers.

"The border?" Xie Junyi fell into reminiscence. "It wasn't a good place. Years of war made life miserable for the people. The soldiers didn't know how many days they could survive."

"Compared to the prosperity of the capital, it seems like hell on earth, but I like it very much."

"Why?"

Meng Xi was puzzled. He was a high and mighty prince, second only to the emperor in the capital. Whatever he wanted, he could get it with just a glance. So why did he like such a precarious life?

"Because there, I can live peacefully. Even if I die tomorrow, I will die for my country. I am not afraid. On the contrary, I am very happy to be able to protect the people."

Xie Junyi sighed, "But in this capital city, every word and action needs to be cautious. Many eyes are watching Prince Qi's mansion, hoping that I will make a mistake so that they can bring me down."

This was the first time he showed his worries in front of others. Even though he was in a high position, he could not do whatever he wanted. There were too many things that held him back.

For the first time, Meng Xiyue felt that she knew too little about him, she didn't know his experiences, and she didn't know his heart.

She held his hand with some guilt, "Have you ever thought about letting it all go? Returning to the border, away from the capital, might be a better choice?"

Xie Junyi shook his head. "I can't let it go. There are the Song family, my mother, and Zhao Hua here. They all need my protection. I can't just leave."

"Besides, there's no way to escape."

He was destined to take this path since birth. He had no choice and he could not retreat.

"May I tell you the story of my father and mother?"

"Okay." Meng Xiyue also wanted to know about his experience.

"My father was originally a vassal king. He later rebelled and defeated Emperor Cheng, and then ascended the throne."

This matter was known to everyone in the world, and Meng Xiyue naturally knew it as well. Emperor Cheng was incompetent and bullied the people. The people were cheering for the emperor's uprising.

Also because of the people's support, the emperor easily seized the throne.

"After my father entered the capital and ascended the throne, in order to consolidate the power of all parties, he chose the eldest daughter of the Song family, who had the deepest family background, as his queen, and this prince's mother."

At this point, he smiled bitterly, "But when father was a vassal king, he had a childhood sweetheart who was fiancée. She had been through thick and thin with father, and the two of them had a deep affection for each other. Father felt very guilty that he could not let her become his queen."

"Later, that woman entered the palace and became a noble concubine. With my father's favoritism, she always suppressed my mother in the palace, and even her children, and me and Zhaohua."

"Obviously, I am the legitimate son, but my father brought the concubine's eldest son to teach him. Everyone says that he is the heir that my father likes the most."

"That is indeed the case. Father wants to make him the crown prince to make up for the guilt of not being able to make the imperial concubine the queen."

"In fact, I don't have to be the crown prince, but my brother is narrow-minded, sinister and cunning. If he were to become the emperor, the people would be miserable, and my mother, the Song family, and Zhaohua would all suffer."

These are the people he must protect, so he must fight for the position of crown prince.

He is the legitimate son and has the power of the Song family in the capital. If it were not for his father's favoritism, he would have been the crown prince long ago.

"The Queen must be feeling very bitter."

She thought she had married a perfect husband, but even though she was the queen, all she received was indifference.

In this era, even if you don't love each other, you still have to endure it for your whole life and watch your husband love other women.

"What my mother hopes most now is that I can become the crown prince and fight for her."

She no longer had any expectations of the emperor's favor, and her whole heart was now on her two children.

Only if Xie Junyi becomes the crown prince can her current situation be changed.

"You will definitely get what you want."

Meng Xiyue didn't know what was going on in the court, but she knew that Xie Junyi was the best and he would be a good emperor.

Meng Xiyue lowered her eyes to hide the emotions in her eyes. A good emperor was destined not to be a good husband.

She seemed powerless to change this.

And with her identity, how could she possibly stand by his side?

We soon arrived at Chengshan Villa.

As soon as she got off the carriage, Meng Xiyue was shocked by the scene in front of her.

This place is surrounded by mountains and is lush and green. Flowers, plants and trees are scattered in an orderly manner. It is obvious that it has been carefully cared for by someone.

In the middle of the mountains, there is an exquisite villa, which blends in with the surrounding scenery and has a unique landscape.

The surrounding mountains are covered with strange rocks, the peaks are scattered in an orderly manner, and the deep valleys are quiet and beautiful. When the breeze blows, a sense of coolness comes to your face.

If you listen carefully, you can also hear the sound of gurgling water.

“Is there a creek here?”

"Inside the villa, I built the villa here because I liked the stream. The stream runs through the whole villa. It is warm in winter and cool in summer, and the scenery is pleasant."

After hearing what Xie Junyi said, Meng Xiyue couldn't wait to go to the other courtyard to take a look.