Chapter 56 Xie Yan is so strange

Chapter 56 Xie Yan is so strange

When Xie Yan carried Shen Nanzi into her courtyard, the aunt thought her eyesight was deteriorating.

Prince Jing is holding the Princess Consort? How could that be!

"Liefeng! Has the princess been drinking again?" Her voice fell into the darkness.

"Aunt, it's me!" Xie Yan's voice remained indifferent.

As her aunt approached, she could only make out who it was by the light of the lantern, and her face tightened in fright.

She's been cautious for years, so why did she suddenly spout nonsense tonight?

How could Princess Jing be carried back to the manor by a mere guard?

If Prince Jing listens to this, the princess's life will likely become even more difficult.

He immediately knelt down, slapping his mouth with both hands, and begged.

"Your Highness Prince Jing, this old servant spoke nonsense and offended the Princess. It was all my fault. Please punish me."

The "snap snap" sound echoed in the night.

"Stop!" Xie Yan shouted.

My aunt seemed not to hear me and continued slapping herself.

"Please, Your Highness, do not blame the Princess Consort. She is only stubborn in words but soft in heart!"

"I can't suffer anymore..." Her health was poor, and her great-aunt dared not say it aloud.

"Alright! I won't blame her."

The aunt was somewhat surprised that His Highness Prince Jing had so easily let the princess go.

She didn't dare to think too much, stopped what she was doing, quickly got up, and opened the door.

The light from inside the room spilled out, carrying a pleasant fragrance. He coughed softly.

Aunt stood at the door, wondering why Prince Jing had come to the Princess's courtyard tonight.

...The two haven't shared a room for a long time, could it be that Prince Jing is having an affair tonight...?

She didn't dare to think too much and gestured for the two maids serving in the room to come out.

The door was closed again.

Xie Yan carried Shen Nanzi to the inner room, where the bed had already been made by the maids.

He gently placed her on it; she was already asleep, but her shoulders were still twitching, she must have been very sad.

Xie Yan couldn't explain his current feelings; countless feelings of guilt welled up in his heart.

Looking at that face, it seems that an instinctive aversion has formed in his bones.

The thought of his mother's tragic death made it impossible for him not to hate her.

But now she's telling him that she did nothing wrong.

How can he get over this mental hurdle? And how will he face her in the future?

He gently took off her embroidered boots and gently covered her with a brocade quilt.

He gazed at Shen Nanzi for a long time.

Time passed slowly, and Xie Yan finally left when the night was deep and quiet.

The aunt watched him leave with a solemn expression. What was wrong with Prince Jing tonight?

Previously, every time they came here, they were filled with hostility, which made them tremble with fear.

Tonight, he was filled with sorrow, but thankfully he didn't blame the princess.

They didn't call for water either.

So, you've been in the house for so long, were you taking care of the princess?

Aunt shook her head. That was absolutely impossible. Prince Jing and Princess Jing were irreconcilable enemies.

She stepped into the darkness and sighed softly.

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After waking up, Shen Nanzi felt a splitting headache. She got out of bed, supporting her head, and said to her great-aunt:

"I can't drink anymore, it'll make me feel awful!"

"This old servant has already prepared a hangover soup for you. Go and drink it! You'll feel better after you drink it!"

My aunt walked to the round table and picked up a small bowl of steaming soup.

"Drink first, then you can wash up."

Shen Nanzi took the white bowl, walked to the window, and opened it.

A delicate fragrance wafted into her nose, and she took a few sips with her spoon.

"Liefeng, let's go to the Grand Commandant's residence today!"

Xie Chengze was taken away by her brother last night, and she has to go get him back today.

Besides, he was also going to study at the Royal Academy.

"Okay!" Lie Feng responded without hesitation. "It's cold outside, wear something warm."

"Yes! It will get warm in another month."

Her aunt was attending to her, thinking about what happened last night, worried that Prince Jing might change his mind again and blame her, so she reminded her.

"Your Highness, please avoid His Highness for the next few days."

Little did she know, Shen Nanzi had no recollection of what happened last night.

Shen Nanzi nodded. She would avoid Xie Yan as much as possible, not wanting to cause herself any trouble.

"Did he go out?"

"Not yet!" Auntie replied.

To avoid running into him, Shen Nanzi arranged for people to keep an eye on his departure and return from the mansion.

"Why haven't you left yet?"

She looked at the sky outside. This man was very diligent, and the place he least wanted to stay was the Jingwang Mansion.

If it weren't for her threats, he probably would have abandoned the mansion and moved elsewhere.

Now she actually hopes he can abandon the mansion and live outside, so as not to disturb her peace and quiet.

The best way for them to stay out of each other's way is to keep to themselves.

After she finished washing up, she still hadn't received any news of Xie Yan leaving the mansion.

"Forget it, let's go call a carriage!" He didn't want to see her anyway.

Even if they run into each other, as long as she doesn't take the initiative, that person will avoid her like the plague.

Lie Feng accepted the order and turned to leave.

Shen Nanzi lingered for a while, then, thinking that the carriage was almost at the door, she stepped out.

By sheer coincidence, they spotted Xie Yan inside the mansion gate.

He seemed to be in no hurry to leave, walking slowly and appearing deep in thought.

Shen Nanzi didn't want to walk with him, so she slowed down and thought she would let him go first.

Otherwise, if we run into each other and we don't see eye to eye, I might upset her again.

This person is bad luck for her; it's best for them not to meet.

After Xie Yan walked out of the mansion gate, and guessing that he had already left, Shen Nanzi walked towards the mansion gate.

Stepping outside, she looked annoyed. Why was Xie Yan still standing motionless on the horse-riding stone?

Looking at the two carriages, one in front and one behind, she closed her eyes and gazed at the sky.

Did you forget to check the almanac before going out today?

"Where to?" he asked her, his voice indifferent.

Shen Nanzi looked at him. He had been dawdling earlier, but now he was blocking her way. Could it be that he wanted Cheng'er's crossbow?

The thought that this was the only possibility made Shen Nanzi's expression turn sour.

"None of your business!"

She glared at him, flicked her sleeves, and strode past him with a brisk pace.

Then she turned around and glared at him fiercely, "Xie Yan, don't even think about taking Cheng'er's crossbow. That was his reward."

"Don't even think about taking it to curry favor with Hongrui."

Xie Yan looked at her fierce face, his whole body filled with fighting spirit, as if he dared to say something like asking for a crossbow.

She would fight him to the bitter end, like a kitten ready to go to war at any moment.

Thinking of what she said, her arrogance was just a sign of her fear of being bullied.

Yes, for the past eight years, he has almost always bullied her.

So when she saw him, even though she didn't know his intentions, she instinctively thought he would bully her.

They look fierce, but they're actually scared.

"I just wanted to ask where you're going?" Xie Yan softened his voice as much as possible, making it gentle yet not abrupt, with a touch of calm.

He thought that this wouldn't seem too strange.

Xie Yan's voice did indeed make Shen Nanzi feel strange. The more he acted like this, the more she felt something was wrong.

"What kind of trick are you up to? I told you, don't even think about using a crossbow."

She bared her teeth, warning him.

Then, not wanting to get too entangled with him, she immediately climbed into the carriage and hurried away.

Seeing her wary expression, Xie Yan felt a sense of urgency and wanted to flee.

For the first time, he felt that Shen Nanzi wasn't so bad after all.