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

The next day.

Xie Yao inevitably got up late.

Xiao Ji was not in the room. Before she could ask, Zhu Qing took the initiative to say, "Crown Princess, the Third Prince is here. His Highness is in the study."

"His Highness said you worked hard yesterday, so he didn't ask me to disturb you." Zhu Qing said, pursing her lips slightly.

Although she is not married, she has served His Highness and the Crown Princess for a long time and she knows what is going on.

Xie Yao's pretty face turned slightly red and she glared at Zhu Qing.

The little girl actually learned to tease her!

Zhu Qing stuck out her tongue, regained her serious expression, and said, "I have already handed down everything according to your instructions."

Xie Yao praised: "I trust you to do the job."

"Where is Xie Yujiao?" Xie Yao asked again.

Xie Yujiao was "stupid" after all, and His Majesty did not punish her yesterday. Zhang was taken away and no one took care of her anymore.

So she was still kept in the Prince's Mansion.

"In the guest room." Zhu Qing hesitated for a moment and asked, "Crown Princess, is the Second Young Lady really not stupid?"

"Why do you ask?" Xie Yao raised her eyebrows.

Zhu Qing lowered his head and said, "After I took the Second Young Miss away yesterday, she was still making a fuss for half the night and didn't fall asleep until she drank the tranquilizing soup."

"I'm crying and making a fuss, wanting to thank Madam, and looking for you..."

Xie Yao had a faint smile on her lips, "Don't you believe it now?"

Zhu Qing immediately said, "This servant is stupid."

"How is she stupid?" Xie Yao said, "She is... too good at pretending." Xie Yujiao has experienced so many things and has grown a lot after all.

"Crown Princess, then are you still keeping... the Second Young Lady?" Zhu Qing frowned. "She and Shanshan are plotting to murder you..."

"Of course she should be kept, but she can't stay in the Prince's Mansion." Xie Yao thought for a moment and said, "Find a separate courtyard and send her there and have someone take care of her."

Since Xie Yujiao has cooperated with Shanshan, keeping her might help lure Shanshan out.

But Xie Yao would not leave Xie Yujiao in the Prince's Mansion. Zhao Zhao and Sui Sui were also in the mansion. She could not let the evil man get so close to her child.

"Yes." Zhu Qing agreed.

Xie Yao looked at herself who had finished dressing up, then stood up and said, "Let's go and see Zhao Zhao Sui Sui."

She waited for His Highness to return to the main courtyard and have breakfast together.

study.

The third prince came to pay a visit right after the morning court session. He was led into the study by Xiao Ji and was slightly stunned when he saw the layout of the study.

"sit."

Xiao Ji had a stern face and an indifferent expression.

He has always been like this, and only in front of Xie Yao and his two children would his expression become much gentler.

Somehow, Xiao An felt a little nervous for a moment.

He quickly calmed down and sat down opposite Xiao Ji. "I came here today to thank my royal brother."

"If it weren't for the strategy formulated by my brother, this trip to Shu wouldn't have been so smooth! I will definitely commend my brother for this matter in front of my father."

Xiao An had a gentle smile on his face, and his slightly curved eyes made him look very sincere.

Xiao Ji glanced at him coldly and said, "No need."

"I am not doing this for you, I am doing this for the people."

If you really wanted to ask for credit, you would have done it during the morning court today. Why would you wait until now to come to him and say it?

Xiao An's eyes flashed with a hint of darkness when he heard this, but his face showed a little more admiration. "Your Majesty, your majesty is righteous. I have judged you with my own mean heart. I hope your Majesty will forgive me."

Xiao Ji: "..."

He picked up the teacup and took a sip.

Xiao An didn't feel embarrassed at all, and continued to ask tentatively, "Brother Your Majesty, I heard that...Sir Song, the Director of the Imperial Observatory, was promoted by your sister?"

Xiao Ji saw through it but didn't say anything, "I don't know much about the affairs of the court."

Xiao An added, "But that Lord Song... to put it in a higher-class way, he's the emperor's brother-in-law, but I didn't expect him to be such a person."

Xiao An shook his head, "It seems that the Royal Sister is quite resourceful."

Xiao Ning had many lovers, and after what happened yesterday, he naturally checked when he returned.

Do not check, I don’t know, I’m scared.

Xiao Ning actually has many friends who are officials in the court. Although their official positions are not high, they are in very important positions.

Xiao Ji didn't say anything.

Xiao An thought for a moment, placed the list he had gathered on the desk, and pushed it toward Xiao Ji, "Brother Emperor, please have a look."

Xiao Ji took it and looked at it. His expression changed slightly and his brows furrowed, as if he was seeing it for the first time.

Xiao An didn't see any clues and spoke carefully, "These people are all the emperor's lovers."

There was inevitably a hint of contempt in his words.

He naturally believed that women should be faithful to their husbands. Although Xiao Ning was a princess, she was so unfaithful to her husband. It was really...

It's a disgrace to the royal family!

But he did not see any expression of contempt on Xiao Ji's face.

Xiao An paused and continued, "Royal brother, the second brother is very ambitious, and the royal sister is planning for him. You must be extremely careful."

"I stand on your side, my royal brother. Please rest assured." Xiao An said with a sincere look on his face.

Xiao Ji remained silent.

Xiao An dared to stand out after Xiao Hong became a commoner. Besides the fact that it was a good opportunity, he was afraid that someone had secretly told Xiao An that the prince would not live long.

Otherwise, why would Xiao An act so rashly?

As for who that person was, Xiao Ji also had some guesses in his mind.

I'm afraid it's Xiao Ning.

Xiao An deliberately said this in front of him...

Xiao Ji asked Xiao An, "How do you know Xiao Ning is doing this for the second brother?"

Wha, what?

Xiao An was startled by these words and suddenly became nervous. Could it be that he guessed wrong?

If it’s not for Xiao Hong, who else could the imperial sister be doing this for?

The gentleness and calmness on Xiao An's face were broken, and he looked at Xiao Ji in shock. Could it be...

Not smart at all... Xiao Ji felt a little disgusted.

If she were his Crown Princess, she would have understood what he meant long ago.

Xiao Ji reminded, "There was a female emperor in the previous dynasty."

"She, she!" Xiao An's eyes widened in shock. "She actually has such intentions?"

Xiao Ji: "..."

If Xiao An can have it, why can’t Xiao Ning have it?

Xiao Ji didn't ask this question out loud, but only said, "I'm just guessing. After all, I was the one who personally investigated the flood disaster in Nanzhou."

He looked at Xiao An and said, "Don't forget, the evidence against the second brother was handed over by Xiao Ning himself."

"The second brother has been banished for so long, have you ever seen Xiao Ning want to save him?"

Xiao Ji's tone was already a little impatient.

He doesn't like to talk too much, especially to people he doesn't like.

But Xiao An in front of him had his mouth wide open, looking shocked and stunned, as if he had never seen the world before, forcing him to explain.

"Yes, yes..." Xiao An nodded, "No wonder I felt something was wrong before, but couldn't figure it out."

"Thank you, my royal brother, for your guidance."

He never expected that Xiao Ning would actually have, dare to have such thoughts.

Does the emperor know?

After being shocked, Xiao An quickly said to Xiao Ji, "But don't worry, my royal brother. After all, my royal sister is just a woman, and her ways are not worthy of public display."

"It will definitely not affect my brother's position."

Xiao Ji didn't say anything.

Walking path?

He heard that Xiao And had chosen the legitimate daughter of Grand Tutor Xuan as his principal wife, and the legitimate daughter of the Minister of War and a young lady from the aristocratic Wang family as concubines.

This move is nothing more than an attempt to win over the three families. How is it different from what Xiao Ning did?

However, Xiao Ji was too lazy to refute him and just gave a perfunctory "hmm".

Xiao An was extremely confused and did not stay in the Prince's Mansion for long. He just expressed his loyalty to Xiao Ji and left in a hurry.

As soon as he left, Xiao Ji breathed a sigh of relief.

He had already drunk two cups of tea, but Xiao An still refused to leave.

He didn't even understand the principle of serving tea and seeing off guests, and I had no idea what Master Xuan usually taught him.

Xiao Ji quickly stood up and headed towards the main courtyard.

He didn't want to keep the Crown Princess waiting too long.

main courtyard.

Xie Yao was teasing Sui Sui. She looked at the soft and tender pink milk ball and felt incredibly soft-hearted.

She used to always notice Xiao Ji's arrival immediately, but today she didn't notice him at all.

"Yaoyao."

It wasn't until Xiao Ji's voice rang out that Xie Yao suddenly came back to her senses. She turned around with Sui Sui in her arms, "Your Highness..."

But the distance between the two is too close.

Xie Yao was holding Sui Sui in her arms again. When she turned around, she bumped into Xiao Ji and fell backwards due to her unstable footing!

Xiao Ji reacted quickly, grabbing Xie Yao with one hand and holding Sui Sui firmly with his other hand. He then breathed a sigh of relief, "It's my fault for scaring the Crown Princess."

Before Xie Yao could say anything, Sui Sui, who was held in Xiao Ji's arms, laughed "hum hum".

The sound was very small and brief, but Xiao Ji and Xie Yao heard it clearly, and they both immediately looked at Sui Sui.

The little guy didn't laugh out loud, but just opened his mouth to reveal his pink gums, looking very cute.

Xie Yao couldn't help but say, "How cute."

She thinks Suisui is the cutest child in the world!

"It's all thanks to the Crown Princess." Xiao Ji immediately said, "The Crown Princess was born well."

Xie Yao: “…”

Her face turned slightly red and she glared at Xiao Ji. There were servants here.

Xiao Ji took her hand and handed Sui Sui in his arms to the wet nurse. He led her to the main house and then told her the purpose of the third prince's visit today in a concise manner.

Xie Yao almost laughed out loud after hearing this.

"Your Highness is truly welcome."

Knowing that Xiao Ji was "dying soon", everyone wanted to "succeed". In the past it was Xiao Ning, and now it is Xiao An.

"I don't want any of them." Xiao Ji held Xie Yao's hand and sat down, personally serving her the food.

"Hmm?" Xie Yao's heart moved slightly, and she looked up at Xiao Ji.

Xiao Ji's deep eyes were staring at her, with a faint smile in them, and deeper in them was a strong and unbreakable love.

He took her hand and brought it to his lips, placing a gentle kiss on it. "I only want you."

Xie Yao's heart suddenly stopped beating for a moment, then started beating violently again.

Your Highness's words... have a double meaning.

"Your Highness."

Xie Yao hugged him tightly, resting her chin on his shoulder, "Let's find Shanshan back."

"I would like to..."

Before she could finish her words, Xiao Ji sealed her lips, "I don't want to."

His kiss was fierce and punishing.

After a long time, he finally let go of the person in his arms and warned her by name, "Xie Yao, if you dare to talk nonsense again next time, I will really punish you."

Xie Yao was panting from the kiss, her cheeks flushed, and her eyes were watery.

She regretted what she said in excitement and felt that she was too impulsive.

But His Highness's words made her feel ashamed.

she……

"Let's eat." Xiao Ji's words interrupted Xie Yao's thoughts, "Aren't we going to the Xie family today?"

Xie Yao hummed.

Zhang plotted to murder Xie Cheng, and Xie Jing disappeared, so the task of taking care of Xie Cheng naturally fell on her and Xie Zhan.

Xie Yao specially asked for leave from the Imperial College for Xie Zhan today.

After breakfast, he took him to Xie's house.

As for Xie Yujiao, she had already been sent away from the Prince's Mansion by Zhu Qing and his men, and was being supervised in secret by people arranged by Si Nan.

The Xie family knew that the Crown Princess and Xie Zhan would come today, and they were already waiting.

After the emperor left yesterday, an imperial physician went to the Xie family to diagnose and treat Xie Cheng, and Yuyan was in charge of this matter.

At this moment, Yuyan came forward and said, "Crown Princess, the imperial doctors examined you yesterday and all said that Master Xie took too many harmful medicines. I'm afraid there's no chance of recovery."

"Please take care of your health, Princess, and don't be too sad."

Xie Yao lowered her eyes, and the round fan in her hand covered half of her face, hiding the upturned corners of her lips.

Her voice was sad, "Father has suffered."

"Sister." The eleven-year-old Xie Zhan was now as tall as Xie Yao's shoulders, his expression serious and solemn, like a little adult. "Fortunately, those who plotted against my father have paid the price."

Xie Yao nodded, "Yes."

"A Zhan, from now on, the Xie family will rely on you to support it."

She also had this intention when she sent Xie Zhan back to the Xie family today.

Xie Zhan is the legitimate adopted son recorded in the Xie family genealogy, and now he should support the Xie family.

Xie Zhan clasped his fists and bowed, "Please rest assured, sister. I will definitely live up to your trust and take good care of father."

"It's hard for you." Xie Yao dragged Xie Zhan's arm and helped him stand up straight.

When Xie Zhan straightened up, the brother and sister looked at each other, with a tacit understanding in their eyes that only the other party understood.

Xie Zhan was her younger brother, whom she raised personally, and was the adopted son of the Zhao family, so she naturally knew what to do.

Now, Xie Yao has vacated the Xie family for Xie Zhan.

The servants of the Xie family gathered in the front yard and, with Xie Yao as their witness, recognized Xie Zhan as their master.

Before Xie Zhan is able to completely support the family, Xie Yao will ask people to help him. After all, Xie Jing is still missing and Xie Yuru is still eyeing him covetously.

If Xie Yujiao had the chance, she wouldn't give up...

Xie Zhan frowned and after a few words of scolding, he asked the servants in the mansion to do their respective duties.

Only the brother and sister were left in the room, and Xie Yao asked, "Ah Zhan, are you afraid?"

Xie Zhan shook his head firmly, looking at Xie Yao with bright and determined eyes, "Sister, I'm not afraid."

"Please rest assured, sister. I will study hard. In the future... I will be your and Zhao Zhao's support."

Xie Zhan spoke firmly. Xie Yao looked at him, feeling touched and sad at the same time.

Xie Yao raised his hand and rubbed Xie Yao's head, saying nothing hypocritically.

This was her purpose.

She just smiled at Xie Zhan, her eyes full of trust, "Okay, sister will wait for you."

Xie Zhan also laughed.

Xie Yao said, "Okay, go check out your future residence. This house will be under your management from now on."

Xie Yao's smile faded slightly, and she said, "I'll go see my father."

Xie Zhan said, "I'll listen to my elder sister."

Xie Yao followed Yuyan all the way to the room where Xie Cheng was. The imperial doctors had all come yesterday, so the servants of the Xie family naturally prepared something for Xie Cheng.

But the bedsores on his back had already been oozing with pus and would not heal in a day, and once the imperial doctors left... Xie Cheng's treatment naturally returned to what it was before.

Xie Yao hadn't visited him for some time, and was a little shocked when she saw Xie Cheng.

Xie Cheng looked emaciated, and his cloudy eyes were filled with confusion.

When he saw Xie Yao, his pupils widened and he gasped.

As Xie Yao walked to the bedside, she saw a tiny light suddenly shoot out from the side of Xie Cheng's bed and head straight for Xie Yao.