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

Prince's Mansion.

With so much evidence and details about Li Shuo today, Xiao Ji ordered Si Nan to conduct a thorough investigation and also to question the person who beat the drum to report the incident.

And test the national teacher.

Xie Yao knew Xiao Ji was busy, but she still held him back and said, "Your Highness, please do me a favor."

Xiao Ji stopped and said in a gentle voice, "Princess, please speak."

Xie Yao whispered something in Xiao Ji's ear.

Xiao Ji nodded immediately, "Okay, I'll let Si Nan do it."

Xie Yao nodded, and Xiao Ji left the Prince's Mansion.

Xiao Ji just left.

The steward of the Crown Prince's Mansion walked in from the doorway and said, "Crown Princess, someone has come from the palace to say that the Concubine Shu wants you to come into the palace to have a chat."

Concubine Shu...

Xie Yao nodded, "I'll go after I change my clothes."

In fact, she was a little unsure of Concubine Shu's attitude.

Xie Yao had a smooth journey and arrived directly at Concubine Shu's palace. This was not her first time here, so she was naturally familiar with the place.

"Concubine Shu."

Xie Yao just called someone.

Concubine Shu then said, "Please take a seat, Crown Princess."

After Xie Yao saw the portrait of the late queen last time, she felt that Concubine Shu’s temperament did have some of the late queen’s charm.

Concubine Shu just glanced at him.

All the servants in the hall withdrew.

There was a moment of silence in the palace.

Concubine Shu cleared her throat and got straight to the point: "I heard that the Imperial Preceptor has already pleaded guilty, but the Crown Prince is still investigating him?"

Xie Yao's expression remained unchanged, but a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.

Concubine Shu...is very well-informed.

His Highness has not yet made public the Imperial Master's confession, so not many people know about it.

"I don't know about your Highness's official business." Xie Yao said in a gentle voice.

Concubine Shu: "..."

She glanced at Xie Yao, picked up the teacup and took a sip, then said to herself, "Speaking of Lingxiang Village, I remembered something."

"Empress Li and the Li family are all from Lingxiang Village."

"Could it be that the Imperial Master has a grudge against the Li family? This is why Lingxiang Village has been affected..."

Xie Yao was very sure that Concubine Shu was testing her.

This temptation... is very obvious.

But Xie Yao was not sure whether this was Concubine Shu's own intention or... the instruction of His Majesty.

But after their previous cooperation, at least in dealing with Concubine Li, the two can barely be considered allies.

Xie Yao opened her eyes wide in surprise, "Really? Thank you, Concubine Shu, for reminding me. I will inform His Highness of this matter when I return."

The two looked at each other, Concubine Shu's expression was solemn, while Xie Yao had an impeccable smile on her face.

There's an inexplicable tacit understanding that everything is implied without words.

Then... the two fell silent.

An awkward atmosphere arose.

Just as Xie Yao was about to get up and say goodbye, Concubine Shu suddenly said, "You are very good."

Uh-huh?

Xie Yao was a little surprised.

Why did Concubine Shu suddenly say such a thing out of the blue?

These words... clearly mean that the elders are optimistic about the younger ones. Although Concubine Shu is indeed her elder, they are not that familiar with each other, right?

Finally, Xie Yao could only say, "Thank you, Madam Shufei."

Only then did she leave.

Every time Xie Yao left Concubine Shu's palace, she would feel a little nervous because she could always sense someone following her from behind.

This time she was also prepared.

But...no.

Xie Yao is still a little uncomfortable.

She laughed at herself and frowned slightly, "What's different this time...from before?"

"Your Highness is not here." Zhu Qing heard the mumbling and subconsciously replied, "In the past, every time the Crown Princess entered the palace, His Highness would come to the palace gate to greet you."

"Who in the palace doesn't envy the deep bond between you and His Highness?"

Zhu Qing's sigh made Xie Yao suddenly enlightened!

Yes.

His Highness did not come today.

and so……

In the past, were those following gazes always directed at His Highness?

"Princess."

A majestic voice sounded, interrupting Xie Yao's thoughts. Xie Yao looked up, "Empress Li."

Princess Li had exquisite makeup on and wore a dark purple palace dress, which made her look even more beautiful, noble and terrifying.

She raised her chin slightly and signaled the palace maids to leave.

Only then did he look Xie Yao up and down, his eyes full of contempt.

Since they were already at loggerheads, and there were no outsiders here, she didn't bother to pretend anymore. "You're quite clever, you've managed to seduce the prince into wanting only you."

It wasn't enough to seduce the prince, she also seduce her son's soul. But Xie Yao's figure, this appearance...

It was really impressive, and she was jealous just looking at it!

Xie Yao's smile faded, and her eyes turned cold, "Your Highness, Concubine Li, are too kind."

Concubine Li: "..."

Is this a compliment?

She sneered, "Sharp-tongued."

"You seem quite clever, but I feel a pity that you've boarded a ship destined to sink."

Xie Yao frowned, not happy to hear Concubine Li speak of her Crown Prince in this way.

But before he could refute, he heard Concubine Li continue: "Why not change your family and find another way out?"

Xie Yao almost died of laughter.

Feelings are here to win her over?

Is she still so arrogant even though I am trying to win her over?

She used to think that Concubine Li, as the current head of the harem, should have some skills.

Now it seems...

Maybe it’s because the comfortable life I’ve had for the past twenty years has been too comfortable.

However, Concubine Li and Xiao Ning, one with a red face and the other with a white face, have everything.

She looked at Concubine Li and said, "I appreciate your kindness, Concubine Li."

"But I don't have the habit of having my feet in two boats."

Concubine Li was slightly stunned, with anger flashing in her eyes, "You ungrateful thing!"

"Xie Yao, don't forget, the one who lives longer... is the winner."

Xie Yao just smiled and said nothing, but in her heart she was thinking about Concubine Li's reaction just now.

The anger is real.

But I have no guilty conscience.

It seems... Concubine Li knew what she was hinting at, but she didn't feel guilty.

Maybe it was because of her good disguise, or maybe... Concubine Li and the Imperial Master did not cross the line.

Xie Yao prefers the latter.

She asked suddenly, and Concubine Li's reaction was flawless.

"If Empress Li has nothing else to say, I will take my leave." Xie Yao nodded slightly and turned to leave.

Concubine Li looked at her back, a cold light flashing in her eyes.

Xie Yao...

You bitch are looking for death!

Out of the palace gate.

Xie Yao thought of something and told the driver, "Go to Wei's house."

Originally, the emperor held a beauty contest to select concubines for the crown prince and to arrange marriages for several princes, including Xiao Hong and Xiao An.

But Xiao Ji firmly rejected the concubine.

Xiao Hong was forced to be ignored because he caused trouble again.

Xiao An's marriage was annulled, and the remaining beauties on the list returned home and were allowed to marry normally.

Wei Chan has been to the Prince's Mansion many times.

This was the first time Xie Yao came to the Wei family to look for her.

The decoration of the Wei family's house is extremely simple and elegant, even looking a little bare... as if no one has taken care of it.

Wei Chan welcomed Xie Yao into the mansion. Seeing her gaze, she smiled and said, "I'm sorry to have made you laugh, Princess. Although I've been back in the capital for some time, I don't have time to deal with these things."

Xie Yao looked at her in her tight clothes, her eyes bright and her cheeks slightly red. "Achan is practicing martial arts?"

Wei Chan smiled, "I have nothing to do, so I just practiced."

As women, Xie Yao is considered tall, but Wei Chan is half a head taller than Xie Yao, and even slightly taller than an ordinary man.

Xie Yao also remembered the thick calluses on her palms when Wei Chan held her in his arms and she shot arrows last time.

Wei Chan asked Xie Yao to sit down and ordered tea to be served. Then he said, "Crown Princess, are you here today for something important?"

Xie Yao put down the teacup and signaled the servants to leave. Then he said seriously, "I do have something to ask you."