The prince kneels every day. Has the princess forgiven him today?

"Third Princess! Why are you here?"

However, she was discovered by Mu Yun, and her scream exposed her.

Xie Qingyuan looked at his fifth brother's personal bodyguard with cold eyes. If it wasn't the wrong occasion, she really wanted to punch him!

Several people in the front hall looked over.

Situ Sheng's face showed joy, and he waved hurriedly, "Qing Yuan is here, come in and let your uncle see you, it's been two years since I last saw you."

Xie Qingyuan had no choice but to go in with a faint smile on her lips.

"Uncle, cousin."

Situ Sheng truly loved this niece, and the affection in his eyes could not be concealed. He kept praising her, "Not bad, and much prettier. She's even more beautiful than your mother was back then."

This flattery almost made Xie Qingyuan lose her composure. Her mother's beauty was the most beautiful in the entire Great Xia Kingdom back then.

Otherwise, how could my father choose my mother from among all the girls from aristocratic families? Unfortunately, the emperor and the empress are not ordinary couples, and the power of both sides can easily erode their feelings.

Xie Qingyuan was just about to exchange a few words when a spoiled snort was heard.

From her cousin, Situ Ziyue.

Xie Qingyuan glanced over calmly, and was met with Situ Ziyue's arrogant demeanor. She retorted dissatisfiedly, "Father, you're talking nonsense. Everyone in the world knows that my cousin can only wield swords and guns. How can she be as beautiful as you say?"

"Purple Moon!"

Situ Sheng scolded and stopped him unhappily.

Situ Ziyue was a person who was loved and pampered by everyone. Naturally, she was not afraid of her father's warning. She even replied, "Cousin, do you think what I said is wrong?"

Xie Qingyuan's eyes darkened, and the ball was kicked back to her.

This cousin is even more arrogant and domineering than before!

However, Xie Qingyuan didn't care about her appearance, and she never bothered to argue with Situ Ziyue. It was more important to get rid of this cousin quickly.

Unexpectedly, the fifth brother spoke up, "Princess, please be careful with your words. Although the third princess is your cousin, she is also of royal blood and is the daughter of the queen."

Several people in the front hall were slightly stunned. Most of them probably didn't expect Prince Xuan to defend Xie Qingyuan.

"Fifth brother, it's okay."

Xie Qingyuan knew very well that her uncle came here to help King Xuan, and there was no need to make the relationship awkward because of Situ Ziyue, so she secretly gave him a wink.

But the fifth brother insisted on continuing, "Also, appearance fades easily, but quality lasts forever."

Situ Ziyue's face flushed with anger, and she asked in disbelief, "Are you saying that although I'm prettier than my cousin, my character isn't as good as hers?"

Xie Qingyuan's mouth twitched, and his temples were already throbbing with pain.

This cousin is really unreasonable and confident!

Xie Chengqian's expression paled a bit, and he rarely said anything to clarify, "I didn't say the first half of that sentence."

"you!"

Situ Ziyue clenched her fists, her face, which was as white as agar, turned red, and she was obviously very angry.

She complained to Situ Sheng, "Father, look at how he talks to his daughter?"

Xie Qingyuan didn't want her fifth brother to be implicated, so she took the initiative and retorted, "Cousin Ziyue, if you want to be treated like a star, why not let your uncle send you back to Lingnan first? Going to the capital is not suitable for you."

Situ Ziyue shouted angrily, "How dare you chase me away? You were clearly begging my father to help you, how dare you be so presumptuous?"

The atmosphere was filled with tension.

However, Xie Qingyuan discovered that her uncle did not stop Situ Ziyue from being spoiled. She didn't know whether he really doted on her or was testing something.

Whatever the intention, it left her a little chilled.

My mother has been in the palace for many years, but she still has a sincere heart towards the Situ family and thinks that others are the same. After all, my uncle came to the capital so soon.

But now Xie Qingyuan discovered that her uncle's help was not simple.

Xie Qingyuan responded with a cold expression, "I don't know how the Queen Mother wrote the letter to invite my uncle to come to the capital. If my uncle and cousin are dissatisfied, they can go to the palace and file a complaint against me."

Situ Ziyue just has a bad temper, but she is not a fool. How can I sue her?

The Queen will definitely help my cousin then!

Situ Sheng immediately smiled and tried to lighten the mood. "Why are you getting more and more outrageous? You two were obviously good playmates when you were little. Don't hurt our sisterhood."

Situ Ziyue walked down the stairs, stamping her feet and acting coquettishly, "Who told my cousin to be so narrow-minded? She wanted to drive me away just because I said a few words to her. I feel wronged too."

Xie Qingyuan's face darkened.

Is it possible to confuse right and wrong in front of everyone like this?

Situ Sheng gently rebuked her, "You're wrong about this. You haven't seen your cousin for so long, how could you be so rude when you speak to her? Apologize to her quickly."

"I do not want it!"

Situ Ziyue was so angry that she refused bluntly and ran out, not forgetting to glare at Xie Chengqian.

The people in the capital are going too far!

Situ Sheng didn't stop her, and said helplessly, "My little girl has been spoiled since she was young. This is because I didn't discipline her strictly. Prince Xuan and Qing Yuan, please don't be offended."

Now that things have come to this, what's the big deal if I'm surprised?

Xie Qingyuan felt uncomfortable and looked at his fifth brother to see what he meant.

Xie Chengqian's face was cold, as if he didn't take Situ Ziyue seriously. He said in a deep voice: "I hope that when the uncle of the emperor comes to discuss matters in the future, he will not bring irrelevant people with him."

Situ Sheng's face stiffened slightly, and displeasure appeared in his eyes.

She was his only precious daughter, how could she be unimportant?

This King Xuan is so arrogant!

Xie Qingyuan also echoed, "Uncle, didn't Mother tell you that the capital is in danger these days? Why did you bring my cousin here? My cousin is not good at hiding her edge. What if something happens?"

There is unconcealable dissatisfaction in each question.

Situ Sheng knew his niece's temper and had no intention of alienating her, but he still looked helpless.

"She followed us secretly. When I found her, she was already more than halfway there. She kept promising not to cause any trouble. You know, I couldn't do anything about her."

Xie Qingyuan sneered in her heart and didn't believe a word of it.

My uncle must have other ideas.

Situ Sheng knew he was in the wrong, so he took the initiative to ask about Concubine Shen. "I heard that the palace is now under the control of the prince. Do you have any plans?"

Xie Chengqian glanced over coldly, without arguing with Situ Sheng about Situ Ziyue, and continued to talk about business.

Xie Qingyuan didn't leave either, worried that her uncle would put pressure on her fifth brother again.

This discussion lasted almost two hours.

Until the very end, Situ Sheng clearly had a bit more respect for Xie Chengqian. "Your Highness, this plan is so meticulous that I'm amazed. I will definitely help you in every possible way."

However, Xie Chengqian didn't say much to him and asked someone to send him away.

Xie Qingyuan didn't stay long. She wanted to give her fifth brother some advice, but she felt it was unnecessary. How could her fifth brother not see through his uncle's thoughts?

To her surprise, her uncle went to Yaoyueju specially, saying that he didn't have time to have a good chat with her just now.

"What do you want to talk about, uncle?"

Situ Sheng asked directly, "Were you angry with your uncle just now?"