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

The guards who were sent to follow Ling Xiyue saw clearly her "interaction" with the people.

His eyes were filled with shock.

After the people left, he also retreated and went back to report to Shi Hui.

After Ling Xiyue walked out of the alley and onto the street, she saw a man on horseback looking around not far away. The figure looked familiar, and when she looked closely, she realized it was Ling Junqi.

Ling Xiyue was shocked and afraid of being discovered and scolded, so she ran back hurriedly, hoping that Ling Junqi didn't see her.

But as soon as she ran, Ling Junqi found her.

Even from behind, Ling Junqi could recognize him at a glance.

Ling Junqi immediately rode his horse and quickly stood in front of Ling Xiyue.

"Where else do you want to run to?" Ling Junqi asked sternly.

When Ling Xiyue saw Ling Junqi, she immediately became intimidated and said with an awkward smile: "Brother, why are you here?"

Ling Junqi looked at the troublesome Ling Xiyue and wanted to scold her, but when he saw there were many people around, he held back.

Take the initiative to extend your hand to Ling Xiyue.

"Come up first."

Ling Xiyue was stunned for a moment before she put her hand on Ling Junqi's.

Seeing this, Ling Junqi pulled Ling Xiyue onto the horse's back with force and sat her in front of him.

Seeing Ling Xiyue sitting down, he turned his horse around and galloped towards Prince Yan's Mansion.

On the way, Ling Junqi asked with a stern face: "Tell me, why did you run out again? Where did you go? Don't you know that everyone will be worried about you?"

Ling Xiyue felt guilty when being questioned. She didn't know how to explain.

After hesitating for a while, she asked weakly, "Brother, did you come out to find me on purpose? Who asked you to come to find me? And Your Highness, do you know about my situation?"

"You agreed to be out for only an hour. If you haven't come back by then, Xiaoyin and the others will definitely go looking for you. Is there any need to ask?" Ling Junqi asked back.

"Then, Your Highness, do you know about me?" Ling Xiyue asked again.

"We must tell him." Ling Junqi responded.

"Your Highness knows?" Ling Xiyue was a little worried. She didn't know how He Tingxi would treat her. She had no idea.

"Just wait for His Highness's punishment?" Ling Junqi said seriously.

"Your Highness will punish me? That doesn't seem likely, right? I'm pregnant." Ling Xiyue asked tentatively.

Ling Junqi got even angrier when he heard the word "pregnancy".

"Do you remember that you are pregnant? This is what a pregnant woman should do. If you run out alone, what if something unexpected happens? What will you do? Have you thought about it?"

Ling Junqi couldn't help but curse.

Ling Xiyue was suddenly speechless and unable to refute.

Seeing that Ling Xiyue remained silent, Ling Junqi stopped scolding her and sighed softly.

"Forget it. When you see His Highness later, remember to take the initiative to admit your mistakes and show weakness. Perhaps, His Highness will look at your sincere attitude and not mind your recklessness, okay?" Ling Junqi reminded.

"Okay." Ling Xiyue responded obediently.

But I was thinking: What I should do depends on your attitude. Anyway, I will not accept it.

……

As soon as he arrived at Prince Yan's Mansion, Shi Hui dismounted, walked towards the carriage, carried He Tingxi out of the carriage, and let He Tingxi sit in a wheelchair.

Jian Ye Shen also got off the carriage.

Just when Shi Hui was about to push He Tingxi into the mansion, he saw He Tingxi turn his head and look outside, silent, as if waiting for something.

Seeing this, Shi Hui had no choice but to accompany him quietly.

Jian Ye Shen also waited quietly, he knew what He Tingxi was thinking.

After a while, He Tingxi saw Ling Junqi riding a horse and bringing Ling Xiyue towards Prince Yan's Mansion.

The moment he saw Ling Xiyue, He Tingxi finally felt relieved.

Shi Hui and Jian Ye Shen also saw Ling Junqi and Ling Xiyue.

"Your Highness, the Queen is back." Shi Hui said excitedly.

After seeing He Tingxi and the others, Ling Junqi sped up and rushed to their side.

Shi Hui stepped forward very conspicuously and helped Ling Xiyue off the horse.

Ling Junqi also dismounted.

He brought Ling Xiyue to He Tingxi, lowered his head, and looked apologetic.

"Your Highness, I have brought the Queen back."

Ling Xiyue glanced at Ling Junqi, she also lowered her head and said softly: "Your Highness, I'm back."

He Tingxi looked Ling Xiyue up and down, and seeing that Ling Xiyue was safe and sound, he looked at Ling Junqi and said calmly, "Let's talk about it first."

"Yes." Ling Junqi nodded in response.

When Shi Hui was about to push He Tingxi into the mansion, the guards who were sent to monitor the fifty civilians came back jogging.

When Shi Hui saw this, he immediately asked the other guards behind him to take over.

Seeing this, He Tingxi said nothing.

Instead, he entered the mansion with Ling Junqi and the others.

Shi Hui waited for the guards at the door.

The guard trotted to Shi Hui and whispered, "Master Shi, after I followed those people into the alley, I found that the person who ordered them was actually the princess. After the task was completed, the princess gave each of us a reward of one or two taels of silver."

Shi Hui was shocked when he heard this, his eyes full of disbelief.

"Are you sure you didn't see it wrong?" Shi Hui asked again.

"Master Shi, how could I not recognize the princess?" the guard said with certainty.

Shi Hui stared at the guard for a moment before ordering, "Okay, I understand. Thank you for your hard work. Also, don't tell anyone about this, okay?"

"Yes, don't worry, Master Shi."

"Ah."

……

As soon as He Tingxi and the others entered the mansion, Butler Xiao came to greet them. When he saw Ling Xiyue, his tense nerves finally relaxed and he bowed slightly.

"Your Highness, Madam."

When He Tingxi saw Butler Xiao approaching, he turned his head to look at Jian Yeshen, "Brother Jian, you must be tired, so take a rest first. We will meet again at dinner."

"Okay." Jian Ye Shen agreed readily.

Then, he instructed Butler Xiao, "Butler Xiao, take Brother Jian to rest first."

"Yes."

After Butler Xiao agreed, he took Jian Ye Shen to the guest room.

After He Tingxi saw Jian Yeshen walking away, he looked at Ling Junqi and said, "Junqi, you've worked hard too. Go sit in the living room first. We'll meet again at dinner time."

Upon hearing this, Ling Junqi first looked at Ling Xiyue, winked at her, and then responded respectfully.

"Yes, I will retire."

Ling Xiyue understood what Ling Junqi meant, she could only force a smile and respond.

After Ling Junqi bowed slightly, he walked towards the living room.

After seeing Ling Junqi walk away, He Tingxi said to the guard behind him: "Go to the study."

"Yes." The guard pushed the wheelchair towards the study.

After walking a few steps, Shi Hui caught up with him. He signaled to the guards behind He Tingxi. When the guards saw him, they immediately walked away and made way for Shi Hui.

When He Tingxi saw Shi Hui coming over, he asked directly, "What did he say?"

Upon hearing this, Shi Hui subconsciously looked at Ling Xiyue. Ling Xiyue was also looking at Shi Hui and was confused by Shi Hui's reaction.

"Your Highness, let's talk about this in the study," Shi Hui suggested.

"Okay." He Tingxi agreed without thinking too much.

After He Tingxi, Ling Xiyue and Shi Hui entered the study, Shi Hui consciously went to close the door.