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

"My son, I will meet my father."

Leng Ran's low voice echoed in the imperial garden.

Everyone came back to their senses.

Prince Xuan actually returned to Beijing early!

Xie Chengqian was wearing a dark blue robe today, which made him look even more solemn and stern. He walked out of the crowd with steady steps, exuding a noble temperament.

Song Xiwan watched him approach step by step. The face that made her love and hate became clearer and clearer, and her heart ached dully.

He is still so eye-catching, and his appearance makes everything pale in comparison.

She had also been obsessed with Xie Chengqian, but after they got married in the previous life, all of this was shattered!

Xie Chengqian didn't have her as his princess in his heart, and he didn't even step into the bridal chamber on their wedding night. At first, she thought it was her own problem, and she blamed herself and felt guilty, so she tried even harder to present her true heart to him.

But he always treats me coldly!

Gradually, Song Xiwan's heart became as still as water, and she accepted the reality that they would live in peace until death.

Who knew that in the end this would become a luxury.

The emperor said calmly, "Today's palace banquet, there's no need to be so polite."

"Thank you, Father."

Xie Chengqian responded with his brows lowered, and then stood beside Song Xiwan.

Song Xiwan frowned, quietly moved sideways, and tried to keep as much distance as possible from the man.

Unexpectedly, Xie Chengqian beside her looked up at her.

Song Xiwan turned her head away.

In this life, she doesn't want to have anything to do with Xie Chengqian anymore!

The emperor's eyes fell on Song Xiwan's painting again. After taking a closer look, he was surprised to see that there was indeed a faint gold foil mark in the lower right corner.

How could his son be so nosy?

The emperor smiled meaningfully and asked, "It is indeed the imperial rice paper. You have examined it so carefully, but do you like this painting?"

Song Xiwan's heart trembled slightly.

"like."

Surprisingly, Xie Chengqian actually admitted it.

Song Xiwan couldn't help but look at him suddenly, his eyes full of surprise.

what do you like?

The others were also stunned.

King Xuan is quite straightforward!

The emperor's eyes were full of mystery, as if he also wanted to understand Xie Chengqian's intentions, but Xie Chengqian looked calm, as if he was really just appreciating the painting.

The emperor then asked, "Xiwan, since Prince Xuan admires it so much, how about I give it to him as a gift?"

Song Xiwan was unwilling, but she could not disobey the emperor's wishes.

"It is Xiwan's honor to be appreciated by the prince."

Xie Chengqian replied in a deep voice, "Thank you Miss Song for the gift of the painting. I will treasure it well."

Song Xiwan felt a little depressed, and when she looked up, she happened to meet Xie Chengqian's eyes. His eyes were as dark as the long black night, with few ripples, making it easy to guess what he was thinking.

Song Lingxi watched this scene and was so angry that she almost crushed her handkerchief into pieces.

Why is King Lian Xuan on Song Xiwan's side?!

The emperor sent someone to deliver the painting to Xie Chengqian and gave Song Xiwan a reward.

Song Xiwan returned to his seat after thanking the gift, still feeling irritated.

How could such a sudden change happen?

"Sister, I've really impressed you tonight. Your paintings have even been appreciated by King Xuan."

Song Lingxi couldn't swallow this and spoke sarcastically.

Song Xiwan lowered her head and drank the fruit wine, speaking sharply, "My sister has impressed many people tonight. It turns out that Miss Song is just so-so."

"Song Xiwan!"

Song Lingxi was so angry that she couldn't keep up her pretense and called out to her in a low voice through gritted teeth.

Song Xiwan raised her cold eyes and warned word by word, "This is the imperial palace. Put away your spoiled brat temper, or even my father won't be able to protect you."

"you!"

Song Lingxi suffered repeated setbacks and couldn't keep a straight face.

Finally, she left with red eyes.

Xu noticed the situation here and wanted to send someone to follow, but was stopped by Song Xiwan.

"Mother, she's not a child anymore. What happened tonight was truly inappropriate. As her elder sister, I can let it go, but what about others?"

Xu's body trembled slightly.

Firstly, Xi Wan could see things so clearly, and secondly, Xi Wan had an aura of majesty without being angry.

Xu asked worriedly, "Xiwan, what's wrong with you?"

Song Xiwan realized that she had lost her composure and shook her head, saying, "It's okay. I just drank a couple of glasses and felt a little dizzy. Mom, I'm sorry."

"What are you talking about? Let's go home."

Xu comforted her softly and asked the maid to come and support her.

"Okay, go home."

Song Xiwan felt warm in her heart and nodded heavily.

When she stood up to leave, she found that Xie Chengqian was gone.

Forget it, it has nothing to do with her.

The bad karma from her previous life cannot affect her!

……

Royal study room.

Xie Chengqian's upright figure was like a strong pine tree, accepting the emperor's gaze impartially.

"As soon as the war ended, you sent someone eight hundred miles to urgently request my permission to return to the capital. What was that all about?"

The emperor's voice was full of displeasure.

If the enemy knew that the commander had left, there was no guarantee that they would not launch another attack.

Xie Chengqian calmly reported, "Father, I have reliable information that spies from the Cang Kingdom have penetrated deep into the imperial court. Therefore, I have returned to the capital at full speed and begged to personally investigate the case of the Cang Kingdom spies."

The emperor was shocked and furious. "What?! Is this true?"

If spies from the enemy country penetrate into the imperial court, it will definitely shake the country!

"I need time to find out."

After Xie Chengqian answered, the imperial study became so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.

The emperor looked solemnly at his son who was known as the "God of War of the Great Xia Kingdom". His prestige had already surpassed that of all the other princes. If he investigated the case further, he was afraid that he would no longer be able to suppress it.

"If you can't find out, do you know what the consequences will be?"

The court was already in turmoil because of the enemy's spies sneaking into the capital. If it were to be reported that they had infiltrated the imperial court, it would surely cause panic among the people.

If nothing is found in the end, the censors will definitely impeach Prince Xuan!

Xie Chengqian said with a determined look, "I, your son, am willing to take all the responsibility for this."

The emperor hesitated for a while, but still did not make a decision immediately. "This case is currently under the jurisdiction of the Dali Temple. We need to consult the Dali Temple Minister's wishes first. You may return first."

"Yes, I will retire."

Xie Chengqian said no more, knowing in his heart that the matter was a done deal.

On the way back to the palace.

The streets were still bustling and prosperous, as if they were celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival three days later in advance, but that day was the day when the spy from Cang State escaped from prison!

"Your Highness, should this painting be placed in the warehouse?"

Mu Yun has been with Prince Xuan since childhood and has never seen the prince interested in calligraphy and painting. It is really strange that he is standing up for a painting tonight.

Xie Chengqian's deep eyes fell on the painting. Through the picture, he seemed to see a miniature of her three years in Prince Xuan's Mansion, and a sharp pain arose in his heart.

He regretted it, so what if his legs were crippled?

If Xi Wan was willing to stay, he should let her sleep peacefully for the rest of her life instead of pushing her further and further away, leaving only her body to be salvaged.

Xie Chengqian ordered hoarsely, "Hang it in the study."

"what?"

Mu Yun couldn't help but be surprised.

There are all kinds of weapons hanging in the room. Does the prince like these paintings so much?

Xie Chengqian glanced over with a cold gaze, as if asking: Is there a problem?

Mu Yun didn't dare to say anything else.

I always feel that after the war with Cang Kingdom, the prince seemed like a different person. A few days ago, he insisted on running back even after several horses were exhausted.

As soon as I returned to Beijing yesterday, I went on a boat trip alone!