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

"Of course. You think too highly of me." Ling Xiyue nodded quickly in response.

"Okay then, I believe you. I don't ask for anything else, I just hope you can stay with me forever, until we grow old, otherwise..." He Tingxi looked serious.

"Otherwise what?" Ling Xiyue asked anxiously.

"Otherwise, I will make the person you care about most pay the price." He Tingxi stared at Ling Xiyue.

Ling Xiyue lost her composure instantly, with a hint of fear in her eyes. She asked cautiously, "Will the people I care about pay the price? Who do I care about the most? And, Tingxi, what price are you talking about?"

He Tingxi raised his eyebrows and asked back.

"The person you care about most is your brother, isn't he? You care about his safety and his future, right?"

Ling Xiyue was suddenly speechless and unable to refute.

"So, if you can't stay with me all the time, I will bury your brother's future with my own hands." There was a hint of ruthlessness in He Tingxi's eyes.

Ling Xiyue couldn't help but widen her eyes, her eyes full of fear.

She couldn't help but mutter in her heart: Oh my God, His Highness seems to know something? What should I do? Is he threatening me? No matter what, I will never admit it.

Ling Xiyue slowly calmed down, forced a smile and responded to He Tingxi.

"Tingxi, it's strange that you said that. I care so much about my brother's future, how could I leave you? And why should I leave you? Where can I go if I leave you? Right?"

Seeing this, He Tingxi just smiled indifferently.

"It's very good of you to think so."

After saying that, He Tingxi let go of the hand that was around Ling Xiyue. He lay flat on the bed and closed his eyes.

"It's late, go to sleep."

Ling Xiyue also lay down to sleep. When she saw He Tingxi close his eyes, she looked at He Tingxi with her side face.

Ling Xiyue thought: Your Highness, he is really a very careful person. He can always find problems from subtle actions. He has noticed my thoughts. Did he feel that I would leave him? He told me this specifically to remind me to stay with him honestly. What should I do?

But how did he sense that I would leave him? What had exposed me? How come I didn't sense it? It was so strange.

The more Ling Xiyue thought about it, the more confused she became, and she really couldn't figure it out.

next day

At noon, when Ling Xiyue got up, He Tingxi had already left the room.

After Ling Xiyue called for people outside, the maids came into the room and helped Ling Xiyue wash up.

During breakfast, Xiaoyin was serving by the side.

"Your Highness, Butler Xiao came over just now. He saw you were washing up, so he didn't disturb you. He told me that His Highness had already gone to the palace to see the Queen."

"So fast?" Ling Xiyue was a little surprised.

"Your Majesty, why did Your Highness come to the palace to see the Queen?" Xiaoyin asked curiously.

Ling Xiyue spoke only after she saw that there was no one else in the room.

"Last night, I told His Highness about Madam He and Ling Chuchen. His Highness finally decided to transfer the problem to the Queen and let her decide."

"The Queen will decide?" Xiaoyin was a little puzzled.

"If only the Queen makes the decision, there won't be so many troubles. Even if there are any problems in the future, it can't be blamed on us, right?" Ling Xiyue raised an eyebrow at Xiaoyin and smiled wickedly.

Xiaoyin understood what he meant immediately. She praised him, "Sure enough, it's a good idea. Your Highness is really amazing."

"I also think that Madam He is no match to Your Highness in terms of strategy." Ling Xiyue said with a smile.

"That's what the Queen said."

Xiaoyin nodded, and then she continued, "Your Highness, His Highness is so good to you. He always puts your concerns first. He just said last night that he went to the palace this morning."

Upon hearing this, Ling Xiyue lowered her head and continued to eat her breakfast without saying anything else.

……

He Tingxi and Shi Hui entered the palace together, and he went straight to the Queen's palace.

"His Royal Highness Prince Yan requests an audience."

The eunuch outside the palace shouted inside.

The queen was very surprised when she heard the voice, but she still summoned He Tingxi into the palace.

Shi Hui pushed He Tingxi into the Queen's bedroom, and He Tingxi simply saluted the Queen.

"My son, I send my regards to my mother."

The queen nodded, smiling, and asked, "Tingxi, why did you come here today? Is there something wrong?"

"Yes, there is something I would like to ask for your help, mother." He Tingxi said respectfully.

"What's the matter? Tell me about it." asked the queen with a smile.

"Yes. Here's what happened. Yesterday, Xiyue's mother, Madam He, and her second sister, Ling Chuchen, came to visit Xiyue at Prince Yan's Mansion. During their conversation, they mentioned Ling Chuchen's marriage. They thought that Ling Chuchen's health had recovered, but no one came to propose marriage, and they were very distressed about this."

Having said this, He Tingxi deliberately stopped to see the queen's reaction.

The queen had been listening to He Tingxi quietly, and she had vaguely sensed He Tingxi's intention in her heart, but she still pretended to ask: "Tingxi, what do you mean?"

"Seeing Xiyue worried about Ling Chuchen's marriage, I feel bad too. But my ability is limited and I am unable to help Xiyue solve her problems. So, I thought of my mother. You are knowledgeable and have the ability to judge people. I believe that you can definitely help me find a suitable husband for Ling Chuchen." He Tingxi complimented.

When the queen heard this, a hint of disgust flashed in her eyes, but soon her expression changed and she smiled.

"Tingxi, you are really good at talking. You mean you want the Queen Mother to be a matchmaker, right?"

"Yes, please help me, mother." He Tingxi said sincerely.

The queen pretended to think for a moment, her brows furrowed and her face looking troubled.

"Well, this is difficult to handle. After all, Ling Chuchen and Jing Cheng were once engaged."

As soon as He Tingxi saw it, he immediately understood what the Queen meant. He was not surprised by this and remained calm.

"Mother, if you feel embarrassed, I will not trouble you. I will go to the Empress Dowager. I believe that the Empress Dowager will help me."

"Go find your grandmother?" The queen was a little panicked.

"Yes. The Empress Dowager has always loved me." He Tingxi nodded.

When the queen heard this, she was very annoyed, but she couldn't show it. She tried to calm down and persuade him.

"Tingxi, there's no need to bother your grandmother with these matters. Let her have a good rest. As for Ling Chuchen's matter, your mother has promised you."

He Tingxi was overjoyed, but had a sympathetic look on his face.

"But, I don't want to embarrass my mother."

"It's okay. It's not difficult." The queen said with a smile.

"Then, I would like to thank you first, mother." He Tingxi bowed to the queen.

"Tingxi and mother don't have to be so formal." The queen continued with a smile.

"Yes." He Tingxi responded obediently.

"When your mother finds a suitable candidate, she will send someone to inform you. You just need to wait in the mansion." The queen ordered.

"Yes, son, I am waiting for good news from my mother."

At this moment, a voice came from outside the hall.

"His Royal Highness the Second Prince and his wife are here."