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

Xie Mingzhu trembled, biting her lip, tears falling like pearls from a string. "Yes, my sister is the real daughter of the General's Mansion. I've been taking your identity for so many years. I'm the one who should leave!"

As she spoke, she tried to break free from Xie Xing's hand.

"Pearl!"

Luo Cheng'an's heart ached as his beloved daughter, whom he had always cherished and pampered, suffered all kinds of grievances.

He snorted coldly, disregarding the logic of the matter, and looked coldly at Xie Ansheng: "Since she is going to marry into the royal family, the general should teach her the rules properly, so as not to make a fool of herself in the royal family."

Xie Ansheng could only say, "Your Highness is right. I will certainly discipline Xie Xing properly."

Madam Xie glared fiercely at Xie Xing.

A jinx; once it enters the household, it brings chaos and misfortune to the family.

Xie Xing tilted his head, a hint of confusion in his eyes.

[But I was clearly talking to Xie Mingzhu about what happened on the cruise ship, so why is she bringing up my inability to tolerate her?]

I've already moved to a secluded courtyard; who's really the one who can't tolerate whom?

The system sighed: "What kind of reasoning are you going to give her? She's the female lead. If she admits to doing bad things, wouldn't that ruin her character?"

Xie Yuhe had initially thought Xie Xing was being too aggressive, causing Mingzhu to feel so wronged, but after suddenly hearing Xie Xing's thoughts, he paused.

Therefore, Mingzhu did not deny that she pleaded for mercy for Princess De'an but ignored the fact that Xie Xing was inexplicably targeted by Princess De'an.

Xie Yuhe couldn't help but frown, his gaze towards Xie Mingzhu somewhat complicated.

He always thought his younger sister was innocent and kind because they spoiled her, but he never expected that she would also have such thoughts.

It's normal for the women in the inner quarters to have their own thoughts. Perhaps it's because Xie Xing's arrival has brought Mingzhu a sense of crisis, which is why Mingzhu is so resistant to Xie Xing.

Xie Yuhe lowered his eyes; perhaps he needed to have a good talk with Mingzhu.

Regardless of whether Mingzhu was the general's biological daughter or not, he always treated Mingzhu as his own sister.

As for Xie Xing—

He also wants to treat everyone equally.

After calming Xie Mingzhu down, the Crown Prince revealed the purpose of his visit: "The weather is clear and sunny today. Mingzhu, you are always good at riding and archery. Why don't you come with us for a spring outing to relax?"

Luo Cheng'an smiled, his eyes filled with tenderness and affection as he looked at Xie Mingzhu.

Xie Mingzhu's eyes were still red. When she met the Crown Prince's affectionate gaze, she lowered her head shyly and said softly, "Mingzhu thanks you for your concern, Crown Prince."

“Mingzhu is willing, but…”

Xie Mingzhu turned to look at Xie Xing, who had remained silent since being scolded, and said, "Why don't you take your sister with you?"

She smiled gently: "My sister and I have some misunderstandings, and I want to take this opportunity to get to know her better."

Luo Cheng'an frowned.

He was unwilling to bring Xie Xing along.

"She can ride and shoot?"

Luo Cheng'an made no attempt to hide his disdain.

Xie Xing didn't want to go either, and she was about to refuse when Xie Ansheng said, "Xing'er, go ahead. Didn't your third brother teach you how to ride a horse a few days ago?"

Xie Xing's eyes widened slightly.

Does that count as teaching?

Xie Yuhe also smiled and said, "Father, Your Highness, don't worry, I will teach Xing'er."

Since the Xie family had said so, Luo Cheng'an couldn't say anything. He glanced at Xie Xing, snorted coldly, and turned to leave.

The prince's carriage was parked at the main gate.

As he boarded the carriage, Luo Cheng'an turned around and took Xie Mingzhu's hand.

Xie Mingzhu looked up at Luo Cheng'an, smiled, and was about to put her hand on his when Xie Xing had already taken her hand first.

He met Xie Mingzhu's astonished gaze.

Xie Xing immediately flashed a bright smile at Xie Mingzhu: "I was sorry for what I did for you, sister. Now I know how good you are, so I want to hold your hand and get into the sedan chair with you."

"My sister won't disagree, will she?"

Xie Mingzhu's smile was somewhat forced: "Of course not."

"Sister, you are so kind!"

Xie Xing turned to Xie Yuhe and said, "Brother, my sister and I can ride in the carriage in the back."

Xie Yuhe paused.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, instinctively feeling that Xie Xing's unusual behavior meant he was definitely up to no good.

Moreover, it is still unknown whether Xie Xing is in danger.

Thinking this through, Xie Yuhe said, "I'll share a carriage with you."

After speaking, Xie Yuhe turned around and cupped his hands towards the Crown Prince, saying, "Please, Your Highness, clear the way for us."

Luo Cheng'an's hand missed its target, and his expression turned somewhat unpleasant.

He glared at Xie Xing with cold eyes.

Xie Xing's gaze shifted slightly, and he put his hands behind his back, looking obedient.

The system praised Xie Xing in his mind: "[Yes, yes, that's how it should be. The male and female leads aren't together yet; we can't let the male supporting character get away first.]"

Male and female protagonist?

Is it that same plot again?

Xie Yuhe remained calm and composed.

He would definitely not allow Mingzhu to have any contact with that Seventh Prince.

The carriage traveled onward, heading straight for the outskirts of the city.

In the past, the horses were already ready.

Luo Chengan gave Xie Mingzhu a bow and arrow, then mounted his horse.

He turned to Xie Mingzhu and smiled, "Mingzhu, the usual."

Xie Mingzhu also mounted her horse, holding a bow and arrow in her hand, and playfully stuck out her tongue at Luo Cheng'an: "Your Highness, go first, Mingzhu will follow behind Your Highness and pick up the scraps."

The two spurred their horses and galloped into the deep forest.

Xie Yuhe glanced at Xie Mingzhu and Luo Chengan, then turned to Xie Xing: "Xing'er, shall I teach you how to ride a horse?"

Luo Qingyun had already mounted her horse. Upon hearing this, she glanced down at Xie Xing and scoffed, "If you don't have the ability, don't try to ride a horse."

Xie Xing nodded: "What the Third Prince said is right. Xing'er will not accompany you to the hunt. Xing'er will sit here obediently and wait for you to come back."

Luo Qingyun choked.

He snorted coldly, squeezed his legs together, and ran out.

Tomorrow is the day the emperor will go on his autumn hunt.

There were also many young men and women from noble families enjoying the spring scenery around the area.

As soon as Luo Cheng'an and his group arrived, they attracted the attention of many people.

However, Luo Cheng'an left quickly, leaving only Xie Yu and Xie Xing in the same spot.

Xie Yu wasn't very familiar with this younger sister, and now it was just the two of them, so he didn't know what to say to Xie Xing for a moment.

He wanted to build a good relationship with Xie Xing so that he could get more information from Xie Xing.

"They've all gone, brother, aren't you going?"

Before Xie Yuhe could even think of a topic to discuss with Xie Xing, Xie Xing turned his head and looked at Xie Yuhe with clear eyes.

Xie Yuhe shook his head and said, "I'll stay here with you."

He paused for a moment, then said, "Xing'er, I know that your identity was switched and you must have a lot of resentment in your heart, but none of this has anything to do with Mingzhu. You are my own sister, and Mingzhu is also my sister. I want you two to get along well."

Xie Xing looked at Xie Yuhe with some surprise.

What's wrong with my brother lately? Why would he say something like that to me?

Although Xie Yuhe was not as hostile to her as her other two brothers, he did not like her either.

But his recent changes are really too drastic.

It was as if he had suddenly noticed her.

System: [I don't know. He has time to waste talking nonsense with you right now. He'd be better off talking to his sweetheart. Otherwise, she wouldn't have been snatched away.]