The little heroine investigates a mysterious case

At night, in Qilan Palace, Xiao Aiyue was removing Gu Li's cloak with a worried look on her face, but Gu Li was in high spirits and held Xiao Aiyue's hand.

"My beloved! I know you're unwilling! But haven't you noticed that the princes have all grown up and become sensible? Even the always mischievous Jingfeng knows how to decisively choose between beauty and human life, and willingly takes the initiative to cancel this marriage! Hua'er is even more concerned about the overall situation. For me, for the people, and for the Xia Kingdom, he no longer wanted to get married and resisted this marriage, but this time he took the initiative to ask me to grant the marriage! What a good child!"

When Xiao Aiyue heard Gu Li praising her son, her expression eased a little, but she was still a little scared.

"But this incident almost cost Hua'er her life! I always felt that this Princess of Yue was a little strange. Hua'er had just met her when she stabbed him, triggering his old illness. If this continues..."

Gu Li interrupted, "I told you it was just an accident. What? Have you become an immortal again?"

Xiao Aiyue coquettishly took Gu Li's arm.

"Your Majesty! I had a premonition that my eldest brother would choose me to serve Your Majesty in Xia Country, and it turned out to be true. When I was pregnant with Hua'er, I felt that he was a prince, and it turned out to be true. And..."

Gu Li hugged Xiao Aiyue.

"My beloved concubine was once the most beautiful princess in the Song Kingdom. Your eldest brother, the Emperor, has just ascended the throne, so of course he has to choose the most pleasing person to have a good relationship with me. And you are pregnant with Hua'er, with that pointed belly. Not only you, but even I think it's a prince! Speaking of which, your eldest brother-in-law, the Emperor, is so idle. I heard that he's recently become addicted to Kabuki. I can't understand it. With his character, the Song Kingdom has not had any major chaos until now. Is he better at governing the country than I am?"

Xiao Aiyue covered her mouth and chuckled: "He is just not ambitious. He just stays at home and enjoys himself. He is content with a small fortune! How can he compare with you? Besides, I have you to protect me..."

Upon hearing this, Gu Li said seriously, "I am indeed too protective of you. Even house arrest cannot keep you in. You have repeatedly slipped out of the palace. Do you think what I say is..."

Xiao Aiyue immediately knelt on the ground: "Your Majesty, please forgive me! I wish to stay with you forever..."

Gu Li pulled Xiao Aiyue up.

"Alright, stop kneeling all the time! Hua'er is getting married soon, so I'm lifting your house arrest order now. Go visit Hua'er more often in the future. Ever since Ming'er passed away, the Queen has been fasting and chanting Buddhist scriptures, so please stop saying things that make me upset..."

Xiao Aiyue hurriedly thanked him: "Thank you, Your Majesty. Will you go to Hua'er's wedding tomorrow?"

"I'm not ready yet, give me some more time..."

Xiao Aiyue leaned in Gu Li's arms, sighed, and said softly: "I understand, we are all parents... The prince is such a good child..."

Gu Li suddenly covered his chest with his hands, his face showing pain. Xiao Aiyue was shocked and hurriedly helped Gu Li sit down on the chair.

"I said the wrong thing again! Are you heartbroken again?"

Gu Li gritted his teeth and endured it: "It's okay... It will be fine after a while..."

Xiao Aiyue rubbed Gu Li's chest and changed the subject.

"Feng'er was thinking about the overall situation this time. Who knows how miserable he must be now! He has always been a face-conscious person. This time it's really hard for him. He's such a good kid, don't you think?"

The back garden of the Zhen Palace was brightly lit at this time. A long table was filled with various dishes. Maids and servants were constantly moving around, serving dishes and wine one after another.

Gu Jingfeng sat in the main seat waiting, but he felt very uncomfortable, twisting his buttocks back and forth. He looked up and saw his personal servant Yanbo running towards him cheerfully, so he stood up immediately.

"Yanbo, what happened? Tell me quickly!!"

Yan Bo smiled and said, "Don't worry, Your Highness! I've already inquired about everything. It seems that all the ladies have been pent up these past two days! They are rushing to dress up and are eager to go out. Tonight is definitely a star-studded gathering. Your Highness, just wait and enjoy it!"

Gu Jingfeng applauded repeatedly.

"Great, great! It's finally done! The position of the principal wife is still vacant! Fortunately, I am talented and resourceful, and I have thrown this hot potato of the Princess of Yue to my fifth brother! Cut the loss in time! Completely pass on the blame!"

Yanbo echoed, "That's right! Ever since His Highness called the ladies together for a family meeting and announced on the spot that he was going to marry a wife, our mansion has lost its former lively atmosphere. The ladies no longer have the enthusiasm to compete for positions, to show off their talents, and to show off their talents! They've all become listless! It's so boring!"

"The most terrifying thing is..." Gu Jingfeng whispered to Yanbo, "They've actually united! Each of them is finding excuses to ignore me! I've been sleeping in the study for several days!"

Yan Bo nodded vigorously: "That's right, they are too cruel, Your Highness, you are too pitiful!"

Gu Jingfeng shook his head fiercely: "Don't blame them! I was just confused for a moment! I actually wanted to hang myself on a tree! I gave up the entire forest for this! I turned a blind eye to the spring scenery in the garden! I only learned to cherish it after losing it! It's really a sin!"

Yanbo looked at Gu Jingfeng with admiration: "Your Highness, you are such a kind person!!!"

At this time, another servant, named Xieyang, ran up to Gu Jingfeng and bowed to report.

"Your Highness, I have already delivered your elixir to the Xianwang Mansion and personally handed it to His Highness. I have also brought all the wedding supplies from the mansion to the Xianwang Mansion and replaced them with new ones for His Highness! Even the bridal sedan and bearers are already on standby at the Xianwang Mansion. Please rest assured, Your Highness! Tomorrow His Highness will be able to marry the Xianwang Consort without any problems!"

Gu Jingfeng clapped his hands and laughed: "Great! Once those things are taken away, the mansion will look much better. You have done a great job, so I will reward you with the opportunity to accompany me for a while and have a happy gathering with all the ladies!"

Xie Yang's eyes sparkled with excitement: "Thank you, Your Highness!"

Yanbo looked at Gu Jingfeng pitifully: "Your Highness, where is I?"

Gu Jingfeng laughed and patted Yanbo on the shoulder: "Today, I am in a good mood and will make an exception! Brat! You come too!"

Yanbo grinned, "Alright! Thank you, Your Highness! Your Highness, you said that the virtuous prince is about to marry a beautiful woman. Aren't you very excited right now?!"

In Prince Xian's mansion, Gu Zhanghua was looking at the medicine boxes all over the bed, feeling very troubled. Looking at the strange medicine names written on the boxes, his brows were furrowed.

He looked up again at the big red wedding characters posted everywhere in the room, the newly replaced dazzling red bed curtains, and the big red wedding candles. He closed his eyes and opened them again. Everything was still there, not a dream.

Gu Zhanghua couldn't help but stretch out his hand to take out the empty scabbard from under the pillow and sighed. The dagger that Sister Xuan gave him must be in the hands of the Princess of Yue now. The words he said at that time should have made the princess understand that he had no intention of marrying her. But the princess not only covered up her self-harm, but also wanted to commit suicide to show her love. Such a chaste woman is rare!

Saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda! Well, just consider it your fate!

Shishu came over to tidy up the medicine box on the bed and saw the scabbard in Gu Zhanghua's hand.

"Your Highness, why is there only the scabbard left? Where's the dagger?"

Gu Zhanghua said perfunctorily: "It's under the pillow... I can take care of these medicines myself. You should go to bed soon. The wedding is tomorrow. Although my third brother sent a lot of people to help, there is still a lot to do!"

Shishu said "Oh" and walked out with a puzzled look on his face, muttering:

"Why does this Princess of Yue have a problem with my prince? She always carries a dagger with her? Is this considered fate?!"