I traveled through time just for the jade hairpin, I never wanted to be the queen

Ling Xiyue slowly calmed down and smiled awkwardly: "No, I was just thinking about my brother. Oh, by the way, thank you, Your Highness, for keeping my brother by your side."

After saying that, Ling Xiyue deliberately bowed to He Tingxi to express her gratitude.

"You're welcome. Ling Junqi is your brother and we are family." He Tingxi responded with a faint smile.

Looking at the amiable He Tingxi, Ling Xiyue thought about the homosexuality and became worried. After struggling for a while, she finally spoke.

"Your Highness, my brother, although he has not yet married, has already arranged a marriage, and will be married next year at the latest."

He Tingxi kept frowning and looking at Ling Xiyue. He always felt that Ling Xiyue was strange, but he couldn't put his finger on it.

He could only nod, "Oh, I see."

"Yes, that's right. So, my brother is no different from ordinary people." Ling Xiyue added.

"Yeah." He Tingxi nodded again. He felt puzzled by Ling Xiyue's words, but he did not ask in detail in the end.

When Ling Xiyue saw He Tingxi nod in response, a smile appeared on her face.

"Your Highness, I'm glad you understand. I'll go back to my room first." After saying this, Ling Xiyue quickly walked away.

He Tingxi looked at Ling Xiyue's back, confused, and muttered: "What do you mean I understand? What does Ling Xiyue want to express?"

Shi Hui, who was standing behind him, was also confused and said, "Yes, I am also confused."

He Tingxi glanced at Shi Hui and couldn't help but shook his head, "Sometimes, I feel that Ling Xiyue is quite strange. Her words and actions are very different from those of other daughters of famous families."

Shi Hui pushed He Tingxi and continued to move forward, and he agreed.

"Well, the eldest prince's wife is indeed a little different."

When He Tingxi heard this, he suddenly thought of Ling Junqi and a smile appeared on his face.

"Speaking of Ling Junqi, he is really persistent. Even though I have said the ugly words in advance, he still wants to stay by my side and work."

"Yes, even though Your Highness is like this, he still wants to follow Your Highness. It can be seen that he admires Your Highness sincerely." Shi Hui nodded in agreement.

He Tingxi couldn't help but smile when he thought of Ling Xiyue.

"Don't mention it. He is quite similar to Ling Xiyue in this respect. They are both persistent people."

"It's a bit similar." Shi Hui also smiled.

"Just wait and see. In the future, you can give him tasks that are not very important to see what he is capable of." He Tingxi ordered.

"Yes."

After Ling Xiyue walked away, she felt much better when she thought that she had blocked the "peach blossom" for Ling Junqi.

three days later

Ling Xiyue went to the study alone. The door was open at this time. After entering, Shi Hui was not there. Only He Tingxi was sitting at the desk.

After she bowed, she asked, "Your Highness, is there anything I can help you with?"

"Yes, it's about your Ling Mansion." He Tingxi nodded.

"What's going on with our Ling Mansion? What's going on?" Ling Xiyue's heart skipped a beat and she asked anxiously.

He Tingxi took a deep breath and then slowly told the story.

"The Royal Grandmother originally wanted to marry the second Miss Qu, Qu Xiaowan, to my second brother, but he refused. He said that he had set his eyes on your second sister, Ling Chuchen, and wanted to marry her. The Royal Grandmother finally relented and agreed. I believe that the imperial decree will be passed to the Ling Mansion tomorrow."

Ling Xiyue was stunned. This was absolutely unexpected.

Seeing Ling Xiyue's shocked expression, He Tingxi continued, "I was also shocked when I found out. I didn't expect that my second brother would choose your second sister."

Ling Xiyue always had a bad feeling in her heart. She looked around and saw that there was no one around. Then she whispered, "Your Highness, there is something I don't know if I should ask."

When He Tingxi saw Ling Xiyue's mysterious look, he smiled slightly.

"Just say it."

Ling Xiyue coughed lightly to moisten her throat.

"Your Highness, ever since the plaster incident, I feel that the Second Prince is not a simple man."

He Tingxi understood Ling Xiyue's meaning immediately, and he nodded seriously.

"Yes, you are so careful and smart, I believe you already know the hidden meaning of the plaster, so I don't want to hide anything from you. My second brother and I have a conflict."

Seeing He Tingxi being so straightforward, Ling Xiyue was stunned. She asked cautiously, "Your Highness, do you believe me? Aren't you afraid that I will leak the news?"

He Tingxi shook his head. "You have introduced your brother to me. You have made your position clear. Why should I still doubt you?"

Ling Xiyue's lips curled up slightly, and she patted her chest and assured: "Thank you for your trust, Your Highness. I will definitely stand by your side."

He Tingxi nodded with satisfaction.

After thinking for a while, Ling Xiyue felt that there were many doubts. She asked, "Your Highness, my second sister also has a box of the ointment. She must not be able to smell the smell. If she uses it, she may not be able to get pregnant. What do you think, Your Highness, the Second Prince, means by this?"

He Tingxi smiled coldly.

"You asked a very good question. His meaning is very clear. He married Ling Chuchen as a ploy. He wanted to use the relationship between Ling Chuchen and you to defeat me."

Ling Xiyue was shocked. She asked anxiously, "Use my relationship with my second sister to defeat His Highness? How to defeat him?"

"As long as I can get close to you, what's there to worry about?" He Tingxi asked back.

Ling Xiyue was stunned for a moment, then nodded.

"That's right. Then we should think of a countermeasure and not always be passive." Ling Xiyue reminded.

He Tingxi was very satisfied with Ling Xiyue's answer, and a smile appeared on his face.

"Yes, that is necessary. But, now, he has not made a move, so we can only wait for the time being. I told you today just to give you a reminder so that you can be mentally prepared."

"Thank you, Your Highness. I understand. From now on, whenever I get along with the Second Prince and my second sister, I will be careful. If I encounter any problems, I will discuss it with Your Highness as soon as possible. I will never act alone." Ling Xiyue promised solemnly, her eyes firm and without hesitation.

Looking at Ling Xiyue's serious expression, a hint of appreciation appeared on He Tingxi's lips that he himself didn't even notice.

"Good, very good, the princess is indeed very intelligent." He Tingxi praised.

Seeing He Tingxi praising her, Ling Xiyue smiled secretly. She scratched her head and said with a silly smile: "It's not bad, but it's still far from your highness."

He Tingxi smiled slightly and reminded him: "What I told you today is our secret, understand?"

"I understand. I won't tell anyone." Ling Xiyue said seriously.

"Okay. I believe you. Now there's nothing else to do, just go back to your room."

"Yes."

When He Tingxi saw Ling Xiyue leave the study, he couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

"You really can't underestimate Ling Xiyue. She is indeed quite capable. It seems that choosing her as the prince's consort was a correct decision. She will definitely be able to manage the backyard well in the future."

At this time, Shi Hui walked in.

"Your Highness, I just saw the eldest prince's wife."