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The few of them returned to the table. Southern Prince Chu Xingliang was very disappointed. Xia Taoyuan comforted him, "Look at the bright side. Father didn't refuse, and he wasn't angry either. There's still a good chance."

The eldest princess also said, "Yes, Zhiying is right. Father is not angry nor does he refuse. Maybe he will agree tomorrow when he sobers up."

Princess Huai Zhang Caifeng and Ye Yiyi also consoled him. Xia Taoyuan noticed Mu Yanran's disdainful expression, and her mouth was about to curl up. She cursed inwardly: What a bad luck!

Emperor Ying had to return to his bedroom because he had drunk a few more cups. Everyone chatted and laughed for a while and then went back.

Xia Taoyuan comforted Prince Nan for a few more words, then returned to Prince Jing's Mansion with Chu Xingluo.

When we arrived at the mansion, it had started snowing again. We could hear the crackling sound of firecrackers in the distance, and from time to time we could see people setting off fireworks in the night sky.

Xia Taoyuan smiled and asked Chu Xingluo: "Shall we set off fireworks too?"

"Okay." Chu Xingluo turned and went out. After a while Qingyun and Long Yan came and set off fireworks in the yard.

Chu Xingluo walked to Xia Taoyuan's side and held her hand tightly. Xia Taoyuan leaned against Chu Xingluo.

The sky was full of fireworks, brilliant and dazzling. Xia Taoyuan looked at the fireworks blooming in the sky, feeling like a dream, only the cold feeling of snowflakes falling on her face made her feel real.

After the fireworks, the snow fell even heavier. Chu Xingluo took Xia Taoyuan back to the house. At this time, Caiyun Qiuyue brought two bowls of dumplings, saying that they were made by the wet nurse, and asked them to eat them while they were hot.

Xia Taoyuan asked them to go to bed early and not get up too early tomorrow.

The two of them ate dumplings, washed up, and went to bed. After a while, they heard a burst of firecrackers. It was past midnight. She lay in Chu Xingluo's arms and said, "You're one year older. What is your New Year's wish?"

Chu Xingluo said without even thinking: "To be with you forever is my only wish."

Xia Taoyuan's eyes became wet after hearing this, and she hugged him tightly. After a while, she smiled and said, "God heard your wish and agreed to it, and I agree to it too."

Chu Xingluo smiled when he heard this, turned over, pressed Xia Taoyuan under him, and kissed her...

New Year's Day.

Xia Taoyuan and Chu Xingluo got up early in the morning and went to the palace to pay New Year's greetings to the emperor, empress and several imperial concubines. When they came out, they met Prince Huai and Zhang Caifeng, Prince Xiang and Ye Yiyi. After they paid New Year's greetings, she invited Ye Yiyi and Zhang Caifeng to go to Prince Jing's Mansion.

Because Emperor Ying was going to entertain all the civil and military officials, several princes would naturally stay. Chu Xingluo was worried and insisted on sending Xia Taoyuan back to the palace before coming back, which was teased by Zhang Caifeng and Ye Yiyi. Xia Taoyuan also felt embarrassed and said that Qingyun Longyan was enough and Chu Xingluo didn't have to make this trip, so Chu Xingluo gave up.

After arriving at Prince Jing's Mansion, they talked for a while, and Xia Taoyuan asked Ye Yiyi what she would do in the future and whether she wanted to divorce Chu Xinghai.

A hint of hesitation flashed across Ye Yiyi's face and she did not answer immediately.

Xia Taoyuan sighed secretly, knowing that she still missed Chu Xinghai. She could understand that. After all, this was not the era she lived in.

Zhang Caifeng said at the side: "These days, the second brother has been particularly attentive to Yiyi."

As he said this, he glanced at Ye Yiyi.

Ye Yiyi blushed slightly and said, "He goes there every day, but he is always stopped by Fu Mo. He sends some small things every day for the maids to take to the room."

"What do you think?" Xia Taoyuan asked.

"Seeing him trying to please me every day, I was hesitant, but I couldn't forget the hurt he once caused me." It can be seen that Ye Yiyi is struggling inside.

"You don't have to be embarrassed. If you still have him in your heart, then see how he behaves in the future." Xia Taoyuan comforted her. Although she wanted to help her, it was ultimately Ye Yiyi's own business, so she could only offer a suggestion.

Although Ye Yiyi seemed so determined before, now it seems that she simply cannot let go of Chu Xinghai. This is understandable. After all, a relationship of several years cannot be let go just like that.

After noon, Emperor Ying's banquet for all officials ended.

After the crowd dispersed, Emperor Ying said to Eunuch Liu, "Finally, I can have a few days of peace and quiet."

Eunuch Liu said, "Take advantage of the fact that you don't have to attend court these few days to rest more and take good care of your body."

"Yesterday, the fifth brother said he wanted to marry Prime Minister Wei's daughter Wei Qing. What do you think? Not long ago, I heard that Madam Wei treated Wei Qing as her own daughter, without distinguishing between legitimate and illegitimate children. Then Lu Ting recognized Wei Qing as his adopted daughter. Is there any connection between them?" Emperor Ying frowned slightly.

"I also feel that this matter is not simple. If the emperor feels that there is something fishy, ​​I will order the secret guards to investigate." Eunuch Liu said.

Emperor Ying had his own secret guard team of 30 people, an elite team. Each of them was highly skilled in martial arts and extremely intelligent. Except for Emperor Ying and Eunuch Liu, the Empress, the Imperial Concubine, and the princes did not know that there was such a team.

Emperor Ying held his forehead with his hand and said, "Go check it out!"

If Wei Mingcheng proposed to marry Wei Qing to the King of the South, he would not refuse. It was a blessing for a concubine to be a concubine. But looking at Lao Wu's attitude yesterday, it was imperative to marry Wei Qing, and she must be the principal wife. Although he was a little drunk yesterday, he was not confused.

Wei Mingcheng has always been loyal. His legitimate daughter has already married the third son. Does he want to marry his concubine's daughter to the fifth son as his principal wife? What does Wei Mingcheng want to do?

Emperor Ying thought a lot. He knew very well that Wei Mingcheng was not the kind of person that Mu Huairen was. He would not form cliques to win over the princes. But the current situation made him doubt. The Southern Prince was young and inexperienced. It was not impossible for him to be used by others. Could it be that Wei Mingcheng wanted to win over the fifth prince in order to ensure the future of the third prince?

The more he thought about it, the more confused he became. He waved his hand and asked Eunuch Liu to order the secret guards to investigate as soon as possible.

Prince Jing's Mansion.

In the afternoon, Prince Huai Chu Xingchen and Prince Xiang Chu Xinghai came together to pick up their respective princesses and take them back to their palaces.

Chu Xinghai wanted to help Ye Yiyi get on the carriage, but Ye Yiyi shook him off and got on the carriage herself, leaving Chu Xinghai standing there with a lost look on his face.

Seeing this, Xia Taoyuan was about to return to the courtyard with Chu Xingluo, but was grabbed by Chu Xinghai. Xia Taoyuan was shocked and angry, and shouted: "Chu Xinghai, what are you doing?"

Chu Xingluo stepped forward and pushed Chu Xinghai away, protecting Xia Taoyuan behind him, and asked gloomily, "What are you doing?"

Chu Xinghai snorted coldly and said to Xia Taoyuan: "Wei Zhiying, what did you say to Yiyi? Why has she been so distant to me these days?"

Xia Taoyuan got angry when she heard this. She turned from behind Chu Xingluo to in front of Chu Xinghai, pointed at Chu Xinghai and said angrily: "What else do I need to say between you two? Which of the things you did was not a stab in her heart? This is just her, soft and cowardly, allowing you to bully her. If it were me, I would have poisoned you to death long ago!"

Before Chu Xinghai could speak, Ye Yiyi's voice came from the carriage: "Zhiying, you and Lao San go back to the house, I'm fine." Then she changed the subject, her voice became cold and distant: "Chu Xinghai, what happened between you and me has never been anyone else's business, don't involve Zhiying."

Chu Xingluo took Xia Taoyuan's hand and said, "Sister-in-law, take care." Then he said softly to Xia Taoyuan, "It's too cold, let's go in."

After saying that, he led Xia Taoyuan into the palace. Xia Taoyuan turned around and glared at Chu Xinghai. Chu Xinghai turned around and saw Ye Yiyi had already gone far away in the carriage, leaving him standing there alone. He felt a pang of bitterness in his heart. This woman was taking him less and less seriously.

Back in the house, Xia Taoyuan snorted, "I really hope Yiyi can get rid of Chu Xinghai. Why would she still cling to such a bastard man?"

"Let them solve their own problems. Don't get yourself angry because of them." Chu Xingluo comforted.

After that, he embraced Xia Taoyuan in his arms and said softly, "It's rare that I don't have any official duties during the New Year. I can be with you all day, so don't worry about other people's affairs. If you have any place you want to go or anything you want to do, I will accompany you these days."

Xia Taoyuan felt a surge of warmth in her heart. She buried her head in Chu Xingluo's chest and whispered, "There's nothing special I want to go or do. I'll talk about it when I think of it."

Chu Xingluo smiled and said, "Okay."

Xia Taoyuan hugged his waist tightly and said, "No matter where I go or what I do, it's not as good as having you by my side every day."

What could make him happier than when the person he loves says that she needs him? Chu Xingluo lowered his head and kissed Xia Taoyuan's lips.

They kissed for a while, and Xia Taoyuan gently pushed Chu Xingluo and said, "Daier and the others will be here soon." It was almost dark. At this time every day, Daier and Caiyun Qiuyue would bring the meal.

Chu Xingluo reluctantly let her go, and Xia Taoyuan pulled him to wash his hands together. As soon as they sat down at the table, the maids brought the meal.

While eating, Xia Taoyuan talked about what he needed to bring back to the Prime Minister's Mansion tomorrow, and asked Chu Xingluo to ask the housekeeper after dinner. Chu Xingluo nodded in agreement.