After marrying the heirless prince, I gave birth to three children

"Oh no!"

"Someone fell off a horse!"

A fierce noise suddenly came, drowning out Xie Yao's voice.

Xie Yao and Xiao Ji looked up at the same time——

The person who fell off the horse was Xiao Ning's guest, but the distance was a bit far and he couldn't see clearly who it was.

But to avoid shock.

Xiao Ji held the horse's reins firmly in one hand and extended the other hand to Xie Yao, motioning her to get off first.

Xie Yao supported Xiao Ji's hand and was carefully lifted down.

The servant then delivered the latest news, "Your Highness, Crown Princess, the young marquis of Changning Marquisate has fallen from his horse."

Xie Yao frowned slightly, and a hint of imperceptible worry flashed in her eyes.

It was Cheng Fengqi, he...

"What's the situation?" Xiao Ji asked with a frown.

The servant hurriedly replied carefully, "The details are still unclear, I just heard that blood was seen."

Xie Yao's face turned pale, and she subconsciously tightened her grip on Xiao Ji's hand.

Xiao Ji noticed it keenly, patted the back of Xie Yao's hand soothingly, and said after a moment of silence: "Send the court doctor to take a look."

That group of people may not bring a doctor with them when they travel.

However, he was concerned about Xie Yao's health and brought the court doctor with him.

The servant quickly turned around to arrange this matter.

Xie Yao was filled with emotion.

Your Highness has a keen eye. The way Cheng Fengqi looked at her just now... she didn't believe that Your Highness didn't see the clue.

Even so, His Highness still gave these instructions and made these arrangements...

Your Highness is a true gentleman.

"Are you scared?" Xiao Ji asked Xie Yao.

Xie Yao shook her head and said softly, "As long as His Highness is here, I'm not afraid."

Xiao Ji gave her enough sense of security.

The court doctor returned quickly.

"Although the young marquis was thrown down, he used some skillful strength. Although he looks bloody and mangled, he actually didn't fall hard and didn't injure any bones. He will need to return home and recuperate for a month or so."

The palace doctor prescribed medicine, "The young marquis has now boarded the carriage of the Changning Marquisate."

The court doctor had just finished speaking.

Zhu Qing came in and said, "Your Highness, the Crown Princess, and the eldest princess have all left."

After Cheng Fengqi was injured, they naturally could not play here anymore, and the villa returned to peace again.

It was noisy all afternoon.

After Xie Yao and Xiao Ji had dinner, they walked around the courtyard hand in hand to help digest the food before going to the hot springs.

The villa has a special hot spring pool, which has been cleaned and tidied up long ago.

Steam rose from the hot spring, white smoke curled up, and there were only two people in the huge house...

Xie Yao was supported by Xiao Ji and stepped in step by step.

The thin clothes on her body were soon soaked and stuck to her body, and the white heat seemed to cover her beauty.

Soaking in hot springs helps to relax the body and mind, but Xie Yao is pregnant and cannot soak for too long.

Seeing Xie Yao's skin flushed pink, Xiao Ji carried her out of the hot spring, took off her wet clothes, wrapped her in a warm quilt, and carried her back to the main house.

Xie Yao buried her head in Xiao Ji's chest, "Your Highness..."

Xiao Ji placed her in a warm room with a charcoal fire, and slowly put his big hand into the quilt, touching her delicate skin.

His hand slid up her arm, his voice hoarse, "Yaoyao...you still owe me a reward."

He wants it now.

Greedy for a while.

The next day, Xie Yao was still a little dazed when she woke up.

This sleep seemed to last a long time...

The body was inevitably sore and tired, but the deep-seated worries in the heart were swept away, and the whole person felt very relaxed.

"Yaoyao."

Xiao Ji walked in from outside, feeling cold. He did not approach her immediately, but only ordered someone to serve the meal.

Xie Yao used a lot of it.

After she finished her breakfast, Xiao Ji said, "Xiao Ning and the others didn't plan to come to the villa yesterday. It was after the carriage from the Crown Prince's Mansion left."

"They just rode their horses to the villa." So they were faster than them.

on purpose!

This thought flashed through Xie Yao's mind, and she remembered Xiao Ning's attitude yesterday... and she instantly understood: Xiao Ning was coming for her.

but……

why?

Did she dig up Xiao Ning's ancestral grave?

Whether in the previous life or this life, Xiao Ning was always watching and plotting against her, as if he would not stop until he had her under his control.

With Xiao Ning watching her closely, she really couldn't have enough fun. Yesterday, Cheng Fengqi fell...

Xie Yao's thoughts froze.

As the young marquis of Changning Marquisate, Cheng Fengqi was not proficient in any of the six arts of a gentleman. Although he was a descendant of a noble family, he passed the imperial examination at the age of seventeen.

If not for the death of a close relative three years ago and the three years of mourning, I would have already entered the court as an official.

A person like this...would suddenly fall off his horse?

"Yaoyao?"

Xiao Ji's voice interrupted Xie Yao's thoughts, "What are you thinking about?"

Xie Yao shook her head and asked, "Your Highness, are you still going to learn horseback riding today?"

Xiao Ji squeezed Xie Yao's palm and said, "Learn."

The two of them stayed in the villa for several days without any distractions. When they returned to Beijing, Xie Yao felt much more cheerful.

The two had just returned to the capital.

The Marquis of Changning's Mansion ordered people to send a generous thank-you gift.

Zhu Qing walked in slowly, a hint of hesitation on her face, "Crown Princess, besides those gifts of thanks..."

"And there's a letter."

Xie Yao's face suddenly darkened and she glanced at the letter in Zhu Qing's hand.

There were only three words on the envelope: To your dear friend.

No names were mentioned, but Xie Yao recognized Cheng Fengqi's handwriting at a glance. The letter was for her.

Xie Yao was silent for a moment, then said, "Burned it."

This kind of thing, as long as it exists, is a hidden danger. Even if it is returned, there are still hidden dangers.

It’s better to burn it cleanly.

"Yes." Zhu Qing didn't hesitate and threw the letter in his hand directly into the charcoal brazier in the house, watching the letter burn to ashes with his own eyes.

Xie Yao didn't even plan to do anything on her way back.

No need.

After finishing the business of Changning Marquis' Mansion, Zhu Qing talked about the situation in the capital these days as usual.

She said methodically, "When the Crown Princess left the capital a few days ago, Second Young Master Xiao was making a big fuss."

"Second Young Master Xiao was unwilling to accept the Third Miss and directly drove her out of the mansion. It was only after Concubine Li personally sent someone out that the Third Miss was able to stay in the Second Prince's mansion."

"And over at the Xie family... Miss Qingqing is ill."

Xie Yao raised an eyebrow, "Are you sick?"

"Does father know?"

Zhu Qing said, "The Ministry of Revenue has been very busy recently, and the master has been staying in the palace for several days in a row."

Now the Xie family is Zhang's world alone.

Xie Yao said, "Such a big thing, how could father not know? Send someone to tell father... That's right."

"Tell Xie Yuru a little too. After all, she is her biological mother."

Zhu Qing immediately said, "Yes."

Although Xiao Hong is no longer the second prince, he has a special status and is not suitable for people like Xie Yuru who are obsessed with climbing up the social ladder.

We should be able to make good use of this special opportunity.

But the next day.

Zhu Qing came to report, "Crown Princess, the Third Miss left the Second Prince's residence early this morning and returned to the Xie family."

Xie Yuru did not go back alone, she brought several servants with her, and she was dressed magnificently.

Gold and silver threads were piled all over her body, and her head was covered with all kinds of gold hairpins and jade rings.

Xie Yuru sat in the carriage and didn't feel heavy at all. Her whole back was still and her neck was held high.

In the past, I only saw Xie Yao showing off in the Xie family.

This time...it's her turn!