Transmigrated into a cunning princess, she sets her sights on a celibate royal uncle.

Changyin Pavilion has three floors, and although it was not yet night, it was already brightly lit and full of guests.

The show hasn't started yet; the actors are all backstage getting their makeup done.

The troupe leader reserved a seat near the front for Yan Zijin. Jiang Xi followed closely behind Yan Zijin, found her own seat, and couldn't help but look around.

"How much longer until the show starts?"

Jiang Xi asked Yan Zijin, who was standing beside her.

Yan Zijin replied with a smile, "It's still early, at least half an hour!"

Jiang Xi was somewhat surprised to hear this: "Everyone has arrived and we still have to wait half an hour?"

Yan Zijin explained, "Everyone usually arrives early at Boss Yu's place; if you come late, there won't be any seats!"

Jiang Xi was amazed, but remained silent.

The theater's servants came over to serve them tea and several exquisite and delicious snacks.

While eating snacks and sipping tea, Jiang Xi listened to Yan Zijin recount the development history of Boss Yu over the years, which was so astonishing that it moved heaven and earth.

"Do you mean Boss Yu or a guest advisor in Xie Zhuguo's household?"

Yan Zijin smiled without saying a word, but picked up a plum blossom-shaped pastry and put it in his mouth. He took a bite, and the sweet taste spread from the tip of his tongue.

"I heard it from others too. It's said that the Xie family elder has a close relationship with Boss Yu, but... rumors may not be true!"

Jiang Xi turned her head and glanced at Yan Zijin, otherwise, with her head down eating her snacks, she seemed not to have noticed Jiang Xi's scrutiny.

A strange feeling arose in Jiang Xi's heart, but she couldn't quite put her finger on what was so strange about it.

When she couldn't figure it out, she simply stopped thinking about it, put down the pastries, and looked at the stage.

At this moment, the show is about to begin. The curtain on the stage has been drawn, and the actors are making their entrance, their voices wailing. A wonderful show is about to start.

Meanwhile, at the Regent's Palace.

As soon as Huo Jingxuan returned to the manor, Yueying came to serve him: "Your Highness is back? Xiao Qi has been waiting for you..."

Huo Jingxuan paused, his anger, which had been building up since Xie Jiayun's incident, instantly vanished when he heard Yue Ying's words.

But he tried his best to suppress the slight upturn of his lips, appearing completely calm.

"is it?"

Yueying nodded: "All morning she kept asking me when the Prince would return..."

Upon hearing this, Huo Jingxuan couldn't suppress the smile playing on his lips, and said in a light tone, "I understand, you can go now!"

Then he went straight to Nongyue Pavilion.

"Ugh……"

Yueying wanted to call out to Huo Jingxuan, but she hadn't finished speaking yet, so why was the prince in such a hurry to leave?

Bei Ying pulled Yue Ying back, saying mysteriously, "Don't call out anymore. The Prince won't turn back now. He's in a hurry to see Miss Xiao Qi!"

Yueying blinked, then realized what was happening and said, "But Xiaoqi went out! She went to Changyin Pavilion with Scholar Yan to listen to a play!"

Bei Ying's expression suddenly changed: "Why didn't you say so sooner!"

Yueying looked completely innocent: "I was just about to say that when the prince left in such a hurry!"

Bei Ying thought to herself, "It's all over. The prince will be even angrier if he can't see Jiang Xi."

But he knew the prince's temper best, and he didn't dare to run into the line of fire at this moment. He could only silently follow behind Huo Jingxuan and try to persuade the prince when he got angry.

It was just past 9 PM, and no lights were lit in Nongyue Pavilion.

Huo Jingxuan pushed open the door and entered, raising his hand to light a row of candlesticks in the bedchamber.

The warm yellow light illuminated everything inside the bedchamber.

Huo Jingxuan immediately spotted the slightly raised figure on his white jade bed.

According to Jiang Xi's usual routine, she should already be in bed by now.

He had made a special exception for her, allowing her to stay in his bedchamber, so that he could hold her as he slept every night when he returned.

The figure on the bed habitually turned her face inward, her long black hair spread out on the pillow, making her look weak and pitiful even from behind.

Huo Jingxuan took off his outer robe as he walked towards the bed.

Yueying said she had been waiting for him to come back, and he must have been too busy these days and neglected her.

A little girl is a little girl; she can't stand being treated coldly at all!

Thinking this, Huo Jingxuan became even gentler, sitting by the bedside and reaching out to stroke the shoulder of the person on the bed.

"Ah-Xi, are you angry?"

His men were clearly still awake; their shoulders trembled violently as soon as they heard him speak.

Is she... crying because she feels wronged?

"I've been busy dealing with Xie Zhuguo's affairs these past few days, and I didn't mean to neglect you. If you're angry, I promise I'll try to socialize during the day as much as possible in the future..."

Before he could finish speaking, the person on the bed rolled over and threw herself into his arms, holding him tightly and refusing to let go.

So enthusiastic?

Huo Jingxuan felt flattered, but the next moment, he immediately realized that something was wrong.

The person in my arms had a faint scent of cypress leaves in their hair, a scent that didn't belong to Jiang Xi.

Huo Jingxuan grabbed her shoulders with both hands and pushed her away from his embrace. Upon closer inspection, he saw Bai Lu's face, which was filled with fear and a hint of nervousness.

"Your Highness, this servant Bailu is willing to serve you in place of Xiaoqi!"

When Bai Lu realized that Huo Jingxuan had discovered her, she immediately put on a weak and helpless posture.

Kneeling on the bed, she took off her outer robe, revealing her figure, which was only covered by a gauze dress underneath.

"Please, Your Highness, take me!"

Bai Lu placed her hands on the bed and bowed her head.

Huo Jingxuan stood up abruptly, glaring furiously at the audacious woman on the bed.

"Who gave you permission to sleep in my bed? Guards, throw him out and beat him to death!"

Bei Ying, who was waiting outside the door, hurriedly pushed the door open and was stunned when she saw the woman kneeling on the bed.

Upon hearing this, Bai Lu was so frightened that she jumped off the bed and knelt barefoot beside Huo Jingxuan, clutching his sleeve and pleading desperately.

"Your Highness, please spare me! This servant...this servant truly loves Your Highness. I will give Your Highness anything that Xiao Qi can give you. Please, Your Highness, give this servant a chance!"

With a flick of his sleeve, Huo Jingxuan unleashed a powerful burst of internal energy that sent Bai Lu flying.

Bai Lu's body fell heavily outside the palace gate, lying on the ground, and she coughed up a mouthful of blood.

"Your Highness..." Bei Ying was so frightened that she knelt down with a thud.

At this moment, Yueying also rushed over and knelt down beside Beiying: "Your Highness, please calm your anger..."

"How did you manage these servants? Go and admit your guilt!"

Huo Jingxuan said, his anger barely contained.

"Yes!" Yueying hurriedly kowtowed.

Huo Jingxuan glanced at Bai Lu, who was vomiting blood outside the door, and then asked Yue Ying, "Where is Xiao Qi?"

Didn't you say you were waiting for him?

At this moment, Yueying was so frightened that her heart was pounding, and she began to stammer.

"Xiao Qi... Xiao Qi went with... with Scholar Yan to... to Changyin Pavilion to watch a play!"