There has been a strange rumor circulating in the capital city recently.
In a teahouse, some idle gentlemen gathered together to drink tea and chat.
"Have you heard? Several imperial physicians went to Princess Leyang Estate early this morning. It's said that Xie Fuma's health is deteriorating."
"Could it be that he's incapable? No wonder the Princess would rather keep an unattractive male companion."
"You guys are behind on the news," A man with a mysterious expression said, "I heard that Xie Fuma has gone mad."
"What? Driven mad by wearing a green hat?" The tea drinkers suddenly became interested, "Is it true or false?"
"How could it be false?" The man patted his chest loudly, "I have a relative who runs a pharmacy. I heard that Princess Leyang Estate has been seeking medical help everywhere these past two days, all to cure Xie Fuma's madness."
"Really driven mad by wearing a green hat?" the people gossiping didn't know whether to be amused by this news or feel sorry for the Fuma.
"Who knows," The man shook his head, "Anyway, the man has gone mad. I heard that the Princess is still crying."
"But wait, if the Princess doesn't like him, wouldn't it be better if he went mad?"
"Well, that's true. Is it not because of the green hat?"
It turned out that the common people were most interested in the green hat. As for Xie Fuma's identity and talents, they didn't care much.
They even felt a bit regretful that they couldn't witness Xie Fuma going mad.
"What? Xie Fuma has gone mad?" Hua Liuli heard the news and found it strange. Just a few days ago, Xie Fuma was kneeling in front of the Eastern Palace, pretending to be pitiful. He was clearly someone adept at hiding his true self. How could he suddenly go mad?
"Why has he gone mad?" Hua Liuli was so surprised that she lost her appetite for breakfast, "Surely it's not because the Crown Prince made him kneel, and in retribution, he started feigning madness and acting foolish?"
Whenever these people caused trouble now, Hua Liuli's first thought was that they were plotting against the Crown Prince again.
"In the imperial court, whether someone is mad or not doesn't matter, whether it's genuine or feigned madness doesn't matter. What matters is what he intends to do after going mad," Wei Mingyue glanced at Hua Liuli's barely touched bowl of food, "Eat your food properly. I think you've been spoiled by the Crown Prince. You're becoming picky with your food."
"I'm just curious," Hua Liuli quickly took a few mouthfuls of rice, attempting to gather some information from her parents, "Father, Mother, what do you think Xie Fuma intends to do?"
"Xie Fuma has a complex mind and is someone who keeps his true thoughts hidden," Wei Mingyue said calmly, "I would believe it if Princess Leyang went mad, not him."
"He's just a hypocrite and a womanizer," Hua Yingting sneered, "This type of man who puts on a false front. Compared to your father, me, he's not even half as good."
"Father, you shouldn't joke like that," Hua Liuli chuckled, pretending to be serious, "In my opinion, he's not even worthy of being compared to Father."
"Did you hear that?" Hua Yingting gave Wei Mingyue a glance with his small eyes, "Our daughter has good taste."
Tired of watching his father be jealous and compete for attention, Hua Changkong put down his chopsticks and said, "Father, Mother, I've finished eating," as an attendant at the Hanlin Academy, he had to be punctual every day.
"Be careful on the way," Wei Mingyue stood up and tidied her son's clothes, "Is anyone bullying you at the Hanlin Academy?"
"Don't worry, Mother," Hua Changkong glanced at Hua Yingting and whispered in Wei Mingyue's ear, "There are a few old Hanlin scholars who can't stop praising you whenever I mention you. They treat me very well."
Wei Mingyue patted his shoulder with a smile, "Flatterer! If you ever feel wronged, make sure to tell us."
"Yes," Hua Changkong made a gesture of respect and smiled at Hua Liuli, "Little sister, you'll be home alone today. Don't go causing any trouble."
Since her betrothal to the Crown Prince, he had noticed that his sister had become even more mischievous, often causing trouble with the Crown Prince.
It seemed that His Majesty still had no idea that his favorite son had been badly influenced by Liuli.
"I have something important to attend to today," Hua Liuli put down her chopsticks, her expression mysterious.
"What is it?"
"A serious matter," Hua Liuli blinked her eyes, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
Her task was indeed related to Princess Leyang Estate.
After everyone had left the estate, she dressed herself up and boarded a carriage to the Ministry of Justice.
The whole capital was now buzzing with rumors about Xie Fuma being cuckolded. Even inside the carriage, Hua Liuli could hear snippets of gossip. She wondered how Xie Fuma was feeling right now.
Upon arriving at the Ministry of Justice, Hua Liuli heard a commotion and saw Young Master Xie anxiously pleading with the officials.
Young Master Xie, who was only in his early teens, still had baby fat on his face, which made him look ordinary, but he had a clean and likable appearance.
However, he lacked the cunning and slyness of his parents. He didn't resemble them at all.
Judging from the situation, it seemed that Young Master Xie wanted to visit Xie Yao, but he was being stopped by the officials of the Ministry of Justice.
"Fushou Junzhu," Young Master Xie noticed the presence behind him and turned his head, his face brightening up, "Fushou Junzhu, please help me plead with these officials to let me see my second sister."
"Young Master Xie, do you know that Second Young Lady Xie wanted to kill the Crown Prince? I almost died under the assassin's sword that day," Hua Liuli covered her injured arm, "Even now, I can't use my arm properly. Is it appropriate for a victim like me to help you plead with them?"
Young Master Xie's face turned red, and he lowered his head, apologizing to Hua Liuli.
"Young Master Xie, you can go back now. Although His Majesty has not forbidden you from leaving the palace, it's not appropriate for you to wander around the capital at this time," Hua Liuli said, "I heard that Xie Fuma is ill. Has he taken any medicine?"
"Thank you for your concern, Junzhu. Father has sought medical treatment. The physician said he needs to rest in a familiar place and avoid further stimulation," Young Master Xie replied. Thinking of his father's deteriorating condition, his face turned pale. He had never expected his elegant father to become like this.
"In that case, let Xie Fuma recuperate well in the capital. The imperial physicians here are highly skilled, and they will surely help him recover," Hua Liuli nodded, "I have some matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave."
"Take care, Junzhu," Young Master Xie wanted to ask Hua Liuli to help persuade the Emperor to let his father return to the Southern Province for treatment. But considering that his second sister had once tried to kill Fushou Junzhu, he couldn't bring himself to ask. He could only watch as she entered the Ministry of Justice accompanied by her maidservants.
"In the past few days, there have been intruders in the prison. To ensure the safety of this prisoner, she hasn't been assigned any labor outside these days," The jailer explained to Hua Liuli as they walked, describing why the prison cells were overcrowded today.
Following the jailer, Hua Liuli walked a distance and saw Xie Yao, who was being held captive. Xie Yao looked even more haggard than when they last met.
Without luxurious clothing, delicacies, and cosmetics, Xie Yao's once seven-point beauty had diminished to a mere two points.
Upon seeing Hua Liuli, she didn't show any more emotions. She just stared coldly at her through the fence, her eyes filled with icy hatred.
"Miss Xie, we meet again," Hua Liuli smiled, "It's been a few days. Have you missed me?"
Xie Yao: "You wretched woman!"
"Pei Daren," one of the subordinates hurriedly ran up to Pei Jihuai, "Fushou Junzhu has gone to see Xie Yao. Should we follow and take a look?"
Recalling how Fushou Junzhu and the Crown Prince had made Xie Yao faint last time, Pei Jihuai's hand holding the brush trembled. After considering for a brief moment, he put down the brush in his hand, "I'll go and take a look."
"Miss Xie, how can you speak so rudely when your father is a renowned talent in the South? Don't you think it's inappropriate?" Hua Liuli looked at Xie Yao with surprise, "Although Miss Xie may not think much of me, I think of you quite a lot."
Xie Yao glared coldly at the pretentious Hua Liuli. Suddenly, she said, "Do you think the Crown Prince loves you?"
Hua Liuli laughed. "The Crown Prince said he only loves me in this lifetime and doesn't see any other women."
"If you had seen my sister, you wouldn't say such things," Xie Yao sneered maliciously, "She is more gentle and beautiful than you. You think you're the Crown Prince's beloved, but in reality, you're just a shadow of my sister."
Yuan Yi and Yurong, who were standing beside Hua Liuli, had a slight change in their expressions.
"Miss Xie, if the Crown Prince truly loved your sister, he should have taken you as a substitute after her death. Why would he love me?" Hua Liuli chuckled lightly, "I know you're jealous of me, but I won't stoop to your level."
Xie Yao's cheek twitched, "You're just deceiving yourself."
"Even if I were to be a shadow, I would be the shadow of the Crown Prince. From now on, we'll be inseparable, like a shadow following its form," Hua Liuli blushed and smiled shyly, "Ah, such sweetness is something you can't experience."
Xie Yao's face twisted for a moment before returning to normal, "Hmph, do you think I will fall for your tricks?"
She didn't expect Xie Yao to have become stronger after the last encounter that had provoked her. Hua Liuli sighed regretfully and smiled gently, "Miss Xie, do you think I came here today just to provoke you?"
"What else?" Xie Yao coldly sneered. A despicable person will always be despicable.
"Do you know what the person who broke into the Ministry of Justice last night wanted to do?" Hua Liuli asked.
Xie Yao's eyelids trembled, but she remained silent.
"Although I don't know why you aren't valued at home, what surprised me is that you've been pitiable to the point where even your own parents wanted to kill you," Hua Liuli shook her head, "Actually, thinking about it carefully, I shouldn't have come to provoke you. There aren't many noble girls as pitiable as you."
"Not as beautiful as your sister, and not receiving the love and care from your parents as your younger brother does. When you made a mistake, not only did your parents not speak up for you, but they also sent assassins to kill you and silence you," Hua Liuli sat down on the chair, looking at Xie Yao with compassion, "As someone who is cherished and favored by my family, I can't imagine the kind of life you've been living. So, I'm genuinely curious. Why don't you tell me?"
"Are you intentionally trying to provoke me?" Xie Yao clenched her fists, but her face showed no expression, "Give up, I won't fall for it."
"Do you think I came here to find out something from you?" Hua Liuli was taken aback for a moment, then burst into laughter, "Oh my, Miss Xie, what made you have this misconception?"
"You are an abandoned daughter who is unloved by your father and mother, what useful things can you possibly know?" Hua Liuli laughed, her eyes and eyebrows full of disdain for Xie Yao.
"You've been locked up in this cell for so many days. Has anyone from your noble household come to visit you?"
Xie Yao retorted, "Aren't you the one who stopped them from coming in?"
"If thinking that way makes you happy, then go ahead," Hua Liuli sympathetically looked at Xie Yao, "On the day of the Hundred Nations Banquet, your father and mother knelt outside the Eastern Palace for hours. They only had one request."
Although she reminded herself countless times that Hua Liuli could be deceiving her, Xie Yao couldn't help but ask, "What did they request?"
"They said..." Hua Liuli's tone paused, she turned her head to look at Pei Jihuai and others who had rushed over, and slowly said, "They said your crimes are unforgivable, and they won't plead for mercy on your behalf. But they emphasized that Young Master Xie is innocent and hoped that the Emperor and the Crown Prince would spare him."
"It's impossible, you're lying to me..." Xie Yao muttered, "You're lying to me."
"On the day you were taken away by the Ministry of Justice, did Princess Leyang try to stop the people from the Ministry of Justice?" Hua Liuli sighed, "I heard that you were taken away from your own courtyard."
Xie Yao recalled the day she was taken away, and indeed, her mother didn't try to stop the people from the Ministry of Justice.
In an instant, images of her mother scolding her, people surrounding her sister to please her, and her father carrying her younger brother, oblivious to her fall, flooded her mind like an unbreakable curse.
"Whether you believe it or not doesn't matter. In any case, you have already been sentenced to be beheaded, and soon you will be pushed to Caishi Street for execution," Hua Liuli sighed, "Perhaps without you, this troublesome daughter, your parents and your younger brother can live a peaceful life."
"But it's not entirely their fault. Who could have imagined that their daughter would be audacious enough to arrange for assassins to target the Crown Prince?" Hua Liuli stood up, "If I were them, I would also hurry to leave the capital and return to the South, pretending that you never existed."
"They want to leave?" Xie Yao widened her eyes, looking at Hua Liuli.
"Yes, yesterday Princess Leyang wrote a memorial to the Emperor, saying that she and Xie Fuma are unwell and need to return to the South for recuperation," Hua Liuli pointed to Pei Jihuai standing nearby, "Many people know about this. If you don't believe me, you can ask Pei Daren."
Xie Yao turned her head to look at Pei Jihuai, seemingly as if wanting to hear the truth from him.
"Princess Leyang did indeed write a memorial to the Emperor, hoping to return to the South with Xie Fuma for recuperation," Pei Jihuai said expressionlessly, "Furthermore, Princess Leyang said she hoped it would be as soon as possible."
He glanced at Hua Liuli, who looked compassionate, and couldn't help but think that there probably wasn't a woman in the world best suited for the Crown Prince than Fushou Junzhu.
These two were naturally a perfect match.
Xie Yao's expression twisted. They wanted to kill her to silence her, and after failing, they wanted to abandon her?!
If they couldn't bear to part with her younger brother, then she would drag the whole family into hell with her!
Krish728
Author's Note:
Princess Leyang Estate: Can anyone consider our feelings?!
There has been a strange rumor circulating in the capital city recently.
In a teahouse, some idle gentlemen gathered together to drink tea and chat.
"Have you heard? Several imperial physicians went to Princess Leyang Estate early this morning. It's said that Xie Fuma's health is deteriorating."
"Could it be that he's incapable? No wonder the Princess would rather keep an unattractive male companion."
"You guys are behind on the news," A man with a mysterious expression said, "I heard that Xie Fuma has gone mad."
"What? Driven mad by wearing a green hat?" The tea drinkers suddenly became interested, "Is it true or false?"
"How could it be false?" The man patted his chest loudly, "I have a relative who runs a pharmacy. I heard that Princess Leyang Estate has been seeking medical help everywhere these past two days, all to cure Xie Fuma's madness."
"Really driven mad by wearing a green hat?" the people gossiping didn't know whether to be amused by this news or feel sorry for the Fuma.
"Who knows," The man shook his head, "Anyway, the man has gone mad. I heard that the Princess is still crying."
"But wait, if the Princess doesn't like him, wouldn't it be better if he went mad?"
"Well, that's true. Is it not because of the green hat?"
It turned out that the common people were most interested in the green hat. As for Xie Fuma's identity and talents, they didn't care much.
They even felt a bit regretful that they couldn't witness Xie Fuma going mad.
"What? Xie Fuma has gone mad?" Hua Liuli heard the news and found it strange. Just a few days ago, Xie Fuma was kneeling in front of the Eastern Palace, pretending to be pitiful. He was clearly someone adept at hiding his true self. How could he suddenly go mad?
"Why has he gone mad?" Hua Liuli was so surprised that she lost her appetite for breakfast, "Surely it's not because the Crown Prince made him kneel, and in retribution, he started feigning madness and acting foolish?"
Whenever these people caused trouble now, Hua Liuli's first thought was that they were plotting against the Crown Prince again.
"In the imperial court, whether someone is mad or not doesn't matter, whether it's genuine or feigned madness doesn't matter. What matters is what he intends to do after going mad," Wei Mingyue glanced at Hua Liuli's barely touched bowl of food, "Eat your food properly. I think you've been spoiled by the Crown Prince. You're becoming picky with your food."
"I'm just curious," Hua Liuli quickly took a few mouthfuls of rice, attempting to gather some information from her parents, "Father, Mother, what do you think Xie Fuma intends to do?"
"Xie Fuma has a complex mind and is someone who keeps his true thoughts hidden," Wei Mingyue said calmly, "I would believe it if Princess Leyang went mad, not him."
"He's just a hypocrite and a womanizer," Hua Yingting sneered, "This type of man who puts on a false front. Compared to your father, me, he's not even half as good."
"Father, you shouldn't joke like that," Hua Liuli chuckled, pretending to be serious, "In my opinion, he's not even worthy of being compared to Father."
"Did you hear that?" Hua Yingting gave Wei Mingyue a glance with his small eyes, "Our daughter has good taste."
Tired of watching his father be jealous and compete for attention, Hua Changkong put down his chopsticks and said, "Father, Mother, I've finished eating," as an attendant at the Hanlin Academy, he had to be punctual every day.
"Be careful on the way," Wei Mingyue stood up and tidied her son's clothes, "Is anyone bullying you at the Hanlin Academy?"
"Don't worry, Mother," Hua Changkong glanced at Hua Yingting and whispered in Wei Mingyue's ear, "There are a few old Hanlin scholars who can't stop praising you whenever I mention you. They treat me very well."
Wei Mingyue patted his shoulder with a smile, "Flatterer! If you ever feel wronged, make sure to tell us."
"Yes," Hua Changkong made a gesture of respect and smiled at Hua Liuli, "Little sister, you'll be home alone today. Don't go causing any trouble."
Since her betrothal to the Crown Prince, he had noticed that his sister had become even more mischievous, often causing trouble with the Crown Prince.
It seemed that His Majesty still had no idea that his favorite son had been badly influenced by Liuli.
"I have something important to attend to today," Hua Liuli put down her chopsticks, her expression mysterious.
"What is it?"
"A serious matter," Hua Liuli blinked her eyes, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
Her task was indeed related to Princess Leyang Estate.
After everyone had left the estate, she dressed herself up and boarded a carriage to the Ministry of Justice.
The whole capital was now buzzing with rumors about Xie Fuma being cuckolded. Even inside the carriage, Hua Liuli could hear snippets of gossip. She wondered how Xie Fuma was feeling right now.
Upon arriving at the Ministry of Justice, Hua Liuli heard a commotion and saw Young Master Xie anxiously pleading with the officials.
Young Master Xie, who was only in his early teens, still had baby fat on his face, which made him look ordinary, but he had a clean and likable appearance.
However, he lacked the cunning and slyness of his parents. He didn't resemble them at all.
Judging from the situation, it seemed that Young Master Xie wanted to visit Xie Yao, but he was being stopped by the officials of the Ministry of Justice.
"Fushou Junzhu," Young Master Xie noticed the presence behind him and turned his head, his face brightening up, "Fushou Junzhu, please help me plead with these officials to let me see my second sister."
"Young Master Xie, do you know that Second Young Lady Xie wanted to kill the Crown Prince? I almost died under the assassin's sword that day," Hua Liuli covered her injured arm, "Even now, I can't use my arm properly. Is it appropriate for a victim like me to help you plead with them?"
Young Master Xie's face turned red, and he lowered his head, apologizing to Hua Liuli.
"Young Master Xie, you can go back now. Although His Majesty has not forbidden you from leaving the palace, it's not appropriate for you to wander around the capital at this time," Hua Liuli said, "I heard that Xie Fuma is ill. Has he taken any medicine?"
"Thank you for your concern, Junzhu. Father has sought medical treatment. The physician said he needs to rest in a familiar place and avoid further stimulation," Young Master Xie replied. Thinking of his father's deteriorating condition, his face turned pale. He had never expected his elegant father to become like this.
"In that case, let Xie Fuma recuperate well in the capital. The imperial physicians here are highly skilled, and they will surely help him recover," Hua Liuli nodded, "I have some matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave."
"Take care, Junzhu," Young Master Xie wanted to ask Hua Liuli to help persuade the Emperor to let his father return to the Southern Province for treatment. But considering that his second sister had once tried to kill Fushou Junzhu, he couldn't bring himself to ask. He could only watch as she entered the Ministry of Justice accompanied by her maidservants.
"In the past few days, there have been intruders in the prison. To ensure the safety of this prisoner, she hasn't been assigned any labor outside these days," The jailer explained to Hua Liuli as they walked, describing why the prison cells were overcrowded today.
Following the jailer, Hua Liuli walked a distance and saw Xie Yao, who was being held captive. Xie Yao looked even more haggard than when they last met.
Without luxurious clothing, delicacies, and cosmetics, Xie Yao's once seven-point beauty had diminished to a mere two points.
Upon seeing Hua Liuli, she didn't show any more emotions. She just stared coldly at her through the fence, her eyes filled with icy hatred.
"Miss Xie, we meet again," Hua Liuli smiled, "It's been a few days. Have you missed me?"
Xie Yao: "You wretched woman!"
"Pei Daren," one of the subordinates hurriedly ran up to Pei Jihuai, "Fushou Junzhu has gone to see Xie Yao. Should we follow and take a look?"
Recalling how Fushou Junzhu and the Crown Prince had made Xie Yao faint last time, Pei Jihuai's hand holding the brush trembled. After considering for a brief moment, he put down the brush in his hand, "I'll go and take a look."
"Miss Xie, how can you speak so rudely when your father is a renowned talent in the South? Don't you think it's inappropriate?" Hua Liuli looked at Xie Yao with surprise, "Although Miss Xie may not think much of me, I think of you quite a lot."
Xie Yao glared coldly at the pretentious Hua Liuli. Suddenly, she said, "Do you think the Crown Prince loves you?"
Hua Liuli laughed. "The Crown Prince said he only loves me in this lifetime and doesn't see any other women."
"If you had seen my sister, you wouldn't say such things," Xie Yao sneered maliciously, "She is more gentle and beautiful than you. You think you're the Crown Prince's beloved, but in reality, you're just a shadow of my sister."
Yuan Yi and Yurong, who were standing beside Hua Liuli, had a slight change in their expressions.
"Miss Xie, if the Crown Prince truly loved your sister, he should have taken you as a substitute after her death. Why would he love me?" Hua Liuli chuckled lightly, "I know you're jealous of me, but I won't stoop to your level."
Xie Yao's cheek twitched, "You're just deceiving yourself."
"Even if I were to be a shadow, I would be the shadow of the Crown Prince. From now on, we'll be inseparable, like a shadow following its form," Hua Liuli blushed and smiled shyly, "Ah, such sweetness is something you can't experience."
Xie Yao's face twisted for a moment before returning to normal, "Hmph, do you think I will fall for your tricks?"
She didn't expect Xie Yao to have become stronger after the last encounter that had provoked her. Hua Liuli sighed regretfully and smiled gently, "Miss Xie, do you think I came here today just to provoke you?"
"What else?" Xie Yao coldly sneered. A despicable person will always be despicable.
"Do you know what the person who broke into the Ministry of Justice last night wanted to do?" Hua Liuli asked.
Xie Yao's eyelids trembled, but she remained silent.
"Although I don't know why you aren't valued at home, what surprised me is that you've been pitiable to the point where even your own parents wanted to kill you," Hua Liuli shook her head, "Actually, thinking about it carefully, I shouldn't have come to provoke you. There aren't many noble girls as pitiable as you."
"Not as beautiful as your sister, and not receiving the love and care from your parents as your younger brother does. When you made a mistake, not only did your parents not speak up for you, but they also sent assassins to kill you and silence you," Hua Liuli sat down on the chair, looking at Xie Yao with compassion, "As someone who is cherished and favored by my family, I can't imagine the kind of life you've been living. So, I'm genuinely curious. Why don't you tell me?"
"Are you intentionally trying to provoke me?" Xie Yao clenched her fists, but her face showed no expression, "Give up, I won't fall for it."
"Do you think I came here to find out something from you?" Hua Liuli was taken aback for a moment, then burst into laughter, "Oh my, Miss Xie, what made you have this misconception?"
"You are an abandoned daughter who is unloved by your father and mother, what useful things can you possibly know?" Hua Liuli laughed, her eyes and eyebrows full of disdain for Xie Yao.
"You've been locked up in this cell for so many days. Has anyone from your noble household come to visit you?"
Xie Yao retorted, "Aren't you the one who stopped them from coming in?"
"If thinking that way makes you happy, then go ahead," Hua Liuli sympathetically looked at Xie Yao, "On the day of the Hundred Nations Banquet, your father and mother knelt outside the Eastern Palace for hours. They only had one request."
Although she reminded herself countless times that Hua Liuli could be deceiving her, Xie Yao couldn't help but ask, "What did they request?"
"They said..." Hua Liuli's tone paused, she turned her head to look at Pei Jihuai and others who had rushed over, and slowly said, "They said your crimes are unforgivable, and they won't plead for mercy on your behalf. But they emphasized that Young Master Xie is innocent and hoped that the Emperor and the Crown Prince would spare him."
"It's impossible, you're lying to me..." Xie Yao muttered, "You're lying to me."
"On the day you were taken away by the Ministry of Justice, did Princess Leyang try to stop the people from the Ministry of Justice?" Hua Liuli sighed, "I heard that you were taken away from your own courtyard."
Xie Yao recalled the day she was taken away, and indeed, her mother didn't try to stop the people from the Ministry of Justice.
In an instant, images of her mother scolding her, people surrounding her sister to please her, and her father carrying her younger brother, oblivious to her fall, flooded her mind like an unbreakable curse.
"Whether you believe it or not doesn't matter. In any case, you have already been sentenced to be beheaded, and soon you will be pushed to Caishi Street for execution," Hua Liuli sighed, "Perhaps without you, this troublesome daughter, your parents and your younger brother can live a peaceful life."
"But it's not entirely their fault. Who could have imagined that their daughter would be audacious enough to arrange for assassins to target the Crown Prince?" Hua Liuli stood up, "If I were them, I would also hurry to leave the capital and return to the South, pretending that you never existed."
"They want to leave?" Xie Yao widened her eyes, looking at Hua Liuli.
"Yes, yesterday Princess Leyang wrote a memorial to the Emperor, saying that she and Xie Fuma are unwell and need to return to the South for recuperation," Hua Liuli pointed to Pei Jihuai standing nearby, "Many people know about this. If you don't believe me, you can ask Pei Daren."
Xie Yao turned her head to look at Pei Jihuai, seemingly as if wanting to hear the truth from him.
"Princess Leyang did indeed write a memorial to the Emperor, hoping to return to the South with Xie Fuma for recuperation," Pei Jihuai said expressionlessly, "Furthermore, Princess Leyang said she hoped it would be as soon as possible."
He glanced at Hua Liuli, who looked compassionate, and couldn't help but think that there probably wasn't a woman in the world best suited for the Crown Prince than Fushou Junzhu.
These two were naturally a perfect match.
Xie Yao's expression twisted. They wanted to kill her to silence her, and after failing, they wanted to abandon her?!
If they couldn't bear to part with her younger brother, then she would drag the whole family into hell with her!
Krish728
Author's Note:
Princess Leyang Estate: Can anyone consider our feelings?!
