After her mind was read, the spoiled brat became the darling of the whole group.

In the past few days, Xie Mingzhu looked much more haggard, lacking her former liveliness, and her eyes held a hint of ingratiation.

She is completely different from the spoiled and arrogant young lady she used to be.

Xie Xing was increasingly unable to understand the Xie family's actions.

I really don't understand what they're trying to do.

[The fact that he previously doted on Xie Mingzhu but is now deliberately ignoring her must have already aroused resentment in the female lead's heart, right?]

Xie Yuhe subconsciously looked at Xie Mingzhu.

He then realized with a start that, under his neglect these past few days, Xie Mingzhu had become like a grain of sand covered in dust, no longer the shining pearl she once was.

Thinking of the Xie family's fate and the traitors recently arrested, Xie Yuhe's expression softened. "I came to see Xing'er. What's wrong?"

Xie Mingzhu noticed Xie Yuhe's indifference, and a hint of hurt flashed in her eyes.

She then whispered, "My brother, the Crown Prince, has sent an invitation to the garden tour. He wanted to ask if I wanted to go."

A stroll in the park?

Xie Xing hadn't slept all night and now wanted to sleep.

But who knows what might happen at this park visit, since Xie Mingzhu will be there, and Xie Jiaojiao will be going too.

Xie Xing thought for a moment and said, "I'll go too."

Xie Yuhe was still wearing yesterday's robes. With one hand behind his back, he said, "Since it is the Crown Prince who invited us, then the Third Prince and I will go together."

Upon hearing this, Xie Mingzhu nodded. She paused, then hesitated, and said, "Big brother, even if second brother made a mistake, shouldn't he have been punished by now?"

"Why don't we go and plead with Father to let Second Brother come out and go with us?"

Xie Tongchen, of course, could not be released.

He's now completely focused on Xie Mingzhu, and if Xie Mingzhu notices anything or finds out anything from Xie Tongchen, things will go wrong.

Xie Yuhe smiled gently at Xie Mingzhu and said, "Mingzhu, your second brother has made a big mistake and should be locked up."

Xie Mingzhu bit her lip.

She glanced at Xie Xing, who was standing to the side, wearing a pale yellow dress and with a delicate and bright appearance, then stopped talking and lowered her head.

The Crown Prince hosted a banquet at the Eastern Palace in the afternoon, inviting the daughters of various families, with the Empress in attendance.

Upon hearing this, each family vaguely realized something and immediately instructed their daughters to dress up and adorn themselves properly. In case they caught the Empress's eye and could not become the Crown Prince's principal wife, they could become the Crown Prince's concubine. If the Crown Prince ascended the throne in the future, she would still become a Noble Consort.

Upon hearing this news, Xie Ansheng's eyes flashed with a dark light.

"His Majesty is watching closely now, and he is extremely disgusted that any daughter of the Xie family would marry into any powerful prince."

“Recently, the Xie family has had to keep a low profile and avoid attracting attention.”

Madam Xie naturally listens to Xie Ansheng on important matters.

She said with concern, "I'm afraid the Empress is thinking of finding a woman for the Crown Prince."

Xie Ansheng said coldly, "Even if I were to choose a woman, she would only be a concubine."

"If she is the principal wife, then the emperor's decision is still necessary."

I'm afraid the Crown Prince's heart is with his concubine.

The Xie family's daughters will not become concubines.

Xie Ansheng said calmly, "They all dressed simply."

Madam Xie naturally thought the same thing.

in the afternoon.

Xie Mingzhu wore a plain-colored long dress, and she looked like a delicate and lovely white flower, as fresh as a lotus emerging from clear water. Even though she was dressed in plain colors, she still made people's eyes light up.

A gentle breeze blew by, ruffling the strands of hair behind her. As she turned her head, her beautiful eyes shimmered with a light that could captivate countless hearts.

Xie Xing was still wearing the same outfit as this morning. Her outfit wasn't particularly outstanding, but it wasn't exactly plain either. It was playful and charming. Standing next to Xie Mingzhu, she didn't overshadow her, but she also had her own unique style.

Her features were also extremely delicate and lively, but her clothes and appearance were too childish, lacking the girlish beauty of Xie Mingzhu, which was more attractive to men.

Xie Yuhe and Xie Yuze also went along.

Xie Xing looked around but didn't see Xie Tongchen.

She thought to herself, "If Xie Tongchen were here today, the female lead's outfit would surely have captivated him."

System: [Absolutely! Xie Mingzhu's outfit is sure to amaze many people.]

She now has a cold, broken feeling, as if she has been abandoned by everything.

Xie Xing: [What's so broken about her? But Xie Yuhe and Xie Yuze definitely don't seem to treat her as well as before. Has her image collapsed?]

Xie Yuhe stumbled.

Xie Yuze almost choked on his own saliva.

Both of them were drenched in sweat.

It seems they can't show too much abnormality. Xie Xing is very perceptive and can immediately detect anything amiss.

Xie Jiaojiao also secretly wiped away a bead of sweat.

The second brother of the Xie family actually has a crush on his adopted sister!

Such an outrageous and immoral act could only be heard by her alone.

Xie Jiaojiao felt a strong urge to try it.

Now that she knew so much, she couldn't wait to tell someone.

What should she do?

Should we get involved in this?

Ultimately, she was just an outsider and couldn't possibly tell others things directly.

The only thing that can be done is to give subtle hints.

Xie Xing was unaware that his unintentional remarks had startled the three people.

To avoid arousing Xie Xing's suspicion, Xie Yuze took the initiative to walk towards Xie Mingzhu.

"Mingzhu, let's go, I'll help you into the sedan chair."

"elder brother…"

Xie Mingzhu was somewhat flattered.

She flashed a bright smile at Xie Yuze, then reached out her hand towards him.

Xie Yuze was momentarily distracted by her smile, and he quickly looked away.

His attitude towards Xie Mingzhu is now very complicated.

Before he saw with his own eyes that Xie Mingzhu was the ingrate Xie Xingxin was talking about, he couldn't imagine that Xie Mingzhu would do the things in the so-called plot.

Xie Yuhe walked towards Xie Xing.

Two horse-drawn carriages respectively.

On the carriage.

Xie Yuhe, Xie Xing, and Xie Jiaojiao were sitting in the same carriage.

Xie Yuhe was dressed in a light blue brocade robe, his hands clenched into fists and placed in front of his knees, his posture upright and proper.

The atmosphere inside the car was completely quiet.

"Xing'er, I see dark circles under your eyes. Did you not sleep well last night?" Xie Yuhe suddenly spoke gently.

Xie Xing was drowsy, but when he suddenly heard Xie Yuhe's concerned voice, he was startled and became fully alert.

She was stunned for a moment, then met Xie Yuhe's gentle gaze and immediately shook her head: "Ah... I probably had a nightmare last night and didn't sleep well."

Why would he ask that? Has he noticed something amiss?

Xie Jiaojiao listened to Xinwen's voice, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.

She tilted her head and glanced at Xie Xing.

Was Xing'er not in the manor last night?

Xie Yuhe nodded, his voice neither slow nor slow: "There has been some chaos in the capital recently, especially in the mansion, where thieves are frequently seen."

"I also saw someone walking on the eaves tonight, which kept me from sleeping."

"You two need to be extra careful."

Xie Xing: "..."

For some reason, she always felt that Xie Yuhe's words were implied.

He wasn't even in the mansion last night, so how could someone have been walking around on the roof and overheard him?

Even if it were true, if he heard it, shouldn't he immediately have someone investigate?