The prince is very cruel

After coaxing for a long time and agreeing on the time for the next meeting, Yuan Xiang took the initiative to let Guan Ning go, showing his strong side and willing to be imprisoned. He said that he wanted to do something for him and his father, so that the old emperor could rest assured about them and that he would stay here obediently.

Guan Ning was deeply moved. After a deep kiss, he left the palace.

Before leaving, Guan Ning asked Xiao Shouzi to help take good care of Yuan Xiang, so that she would not be bullied because she was unfamiliar with the place and had a stubborn personality and had conflicts with others in the palace.

Guanfu.

As the sky darkened, the lights came on brightly.

The whole family was waiting for Guan Ning. As soon as he entered the door, voices rose in the yard: "He's back, he's back!"

"Madam, the prince is back!"

Suddenly, there was a sound of hurried footsteps, and everyone rushed out.

"Master!"

"Madam." Guan Ning opened his arms and hugged the women.

"How is it, is everything okay?"

Qin Yao nodded. Because her belly was so bulging that she needed to hold her waist with one hand.

"My husband, everything is fine."

"But..." She frowned, not knowing how to start.

Shengqi, Yu Dilong, Luo Zhongtian and others were even more ashamed and hesitated to speak.

Guan Ning said: "It's okay, I already know."

"I've already visited Xiang'er in the palace. This was ordered by His Majesty. I don't blame you. You were right not to clash with the imperial guards."

Hearing this, everyone raised their heads, their eyes filled with gratitude and guilt.

"Husband, have you gone to see Xiang'er just now?" Qin Yao was surprised.

"How is she? Is she having trouble eating or sleeping?"

"This girl has never left home. She must be very uncomfortable going to the palace."

"Yes."

All the girls were worried, their brows furrowed, and they had already regarded Yuan Xiang as a family member.

Guan Ning comforted her, "It's okay, don't worry, I have arranged for someone to take care of her. If anything happens to her, someone will notify me immediately."

"Besides, I can freely enter and leave the palace to see her."

"So don't worry."

Guan Ning wanted to say more, but his eyes caught sight of the eight maids standing behind him, so he stopped talking.

He has always been trying to please both sides, having to reassure the old emperor while dealing with these eight spies. But this time, Yuan Xiang was taken away, which made him feel that he could no longer keep these eight maids at home!

"I see, that's good."

"Since it is His Majesty's will, this is the only way."

"Then my husband, you should go visit Sister Xiang'er more often these days. After all, she has come from a long way and is unfamiliar with the place. Don't let Sima Yuan think that our Guan Mansion has not taken good care of her."

Guan Ning nodded and agreed: "Okay."

"By the way, Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter, Plum, Orchid, Bamboo and Chrysanthemum, the eight of you go prepare some hot water for this prince. He wants to take a bath." He suddenly spoke.

"Yes!" The eight girls saluted, their voices soft and varied, ancient and beautiful, but unfortunately it was only for the eyes and ears!

Upon hearing this, Lou Xinyue and the others' beautiful eyes flickered slightly. Guan Ning never let these eight people do anything for him, so why did he suddenly ask them to serve him?

Could it be...

After a while, a large amount of mist rose in the house.

Guan Ning lay naked in the water bucket. The eight girls from Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter, Plum, Orchid, Bamboo and Chrysanthemum were busy, some massaging shoulders, some wiping hands, and some adding water.

The scene of eight young girls helping a man take a bath was an imperial enjoyment.

But Guan Ning's heart was not in the enjoyment. He closed his eyes and suddenly said, "How long have you eight been in Guan's house?"

"Return to the prince, it has been several months."

"How are you staying here? Do you miss home?" Guan Ning asked.

The eight girls glanced at each other inconspicuously, as if they were surprised why Guan Ning asked this question.

"Your Highness, the Guan Mansion is our home." Chun'er, the head of the eight girls, spoke with a gentle and understanding tone that made people want to possess her once and for all.

Guan Ning raised the corners of his mouth, the curve a little ghostly.

"well said."

"What I like most is loyalty."

"What I hate most is double-dealing."

As soon as these words were spoken, it became clear that the faces of the eight girls were not so natural.

Everyone knew that Yuan Xiang's news had leaked out and that she had been taken to the palace. Guan Ning's sudden words clearly showed that he was suspicious.