Chapter 65 Xie Yu Has a Sweetheart

Chapter 65 Xie Yu Has a Sweetheart

Even though they were far apart, Shen Nanzi could sense Xie Yan's hesitation.

There are also the emotional fluctuations that are unique to them.

Alas! One lost her husband, and the other married someone she didn't love; they were a pair of star-crossed lovers.

If she grants their wish, he'll be more swift in killing her when he becomes emperor!

Helping others achieve happiness is a good deed, isn't it?

Shen Nanzi leaned slightly forward, pointed to the path on her right, and whispered to him,

"Go past there, then through a forest path, there's a side hall, but no one's there."

Xie Yan withdrew his gaze and landed on her fair and smooth face, where her eyes were crystal clear.

There was no jealousy or suspicion in his voice; his heart skipped a beat, as if it were a well-intentioned reminder and a strong attempt to bring them together.

She was so easy to provoke him; the veins on Xie Yan's neck bulged.

He gritted his teeth and asked in a low voice, "Do you know what you're saying?"

Shen Nanzi nodded slightly, the golden hairpin in her hair gleaming and swaying gently with her movements.

"Thank you, I understand. Don't worry, I will keep my mouth shut."

Her eyes were so sincere, like a piece of unpolished jade, that Xie Yan was amused by her sincerity.

Looking at her slender swan neck, one might mistake her for someone else.

He probably couldn't help but pinch her; she really knows how to annoy him!

Suppressing his anger, he thought of the place she had once passed by and asked in a gentle voice, "You've been to that side hall?"

Shen Nanzi nodded again. She didn't want to say, but before they got married, Xie Yu had taken them there once and said that it was empty.

"It's a very secluded place; nobody goes there."

"Did Xie Yu take you there?" he asked, his voice flat and devoid of any emotion.

Shen Nanzi looked up and thought, "This person... really has a keen eye."

She entered the palace at a young age and got lost with several daughters of officials. Later, Xie Yu led them out.

"Anyway, I know there's a side hall inside, believe it or not."

"Don't you know I grew up in this palace?" Xie Yan glanced at her sideways. "I know this place better than you do."

Shen Nanzi looked as if she had just realized something, "Is there an even better place?"

Xie Yan knew she wouldn't say anything nice, and laughed in exasperation again, "Shen Nanzi, what are you thinking about?"

"This is the royal palace; no disrespect will be tolerated."

Shen Nanzi thought to herself, "What's with this pretense about men and women not touching each other?"

On the day of the ice skating, he tucked Xue Qingning's clothes under his cloak and even rode with her on the same horse.

Living next to each other, they probably already had physical intimacy.

Seeing that her eyes were vacant, I knew she was overthinking again.

Xie Yan had no choice but to warn, "This is the palace, Shen Nanzi. Don't talk nonsense in the future."

Shen Nanzi looked at him with understanding. This was the palace, so it wasn't allowed, but it was allowed outside!

Anyway, he has always done things his own way and is not afraid of rumors.

"What are you thinking about now?" Xie Yan looked at her, realizing her intentions, and his fingers unconsciously clenched.

She actually pushed him away!

She really is...

"Third Brother!"

Xie Yu's voice rang out from behind, and the two who had been interrupted turned around at the same time.

Xie Yu was wearing a moon-white robe with silver thread patterns and a fitted waist. He had a slender figure and looked exceptionally dashing.

When Shen Nanzi saw him, her eyebrows curved into a smile, revealing a relaxed expression.

He walked up to the two of them, his breathing slightly disordered. "I went out of the palace and just got back."

Then, with a hint of surprise, he asked the two of them, "What brings you here together today?"

Judging from his expression, Shen Nanzi realized that Consort Wei had not yet told him.

Consort Wei has not yet spoken, probably because she is afraid he will interfere.

Xie Yan glanced at the smile on Shen Nanzi's face and then looked away. "I have entered the palace on the orders of the Imperial Concubine."

Xie Yu hesitated for a moment, then said, "Let's go together!"

"Um!"

When Shen Nanzi turned around again, she found that Xue Qingning on the bridge had disappeared.

In the Harmony Hall.

Consort Wei sat on the chaise longue, dressed in magnificent robes and adorned with jewels, exuding elegance and nobility.

In front of her was a long table covered with scrolls.

After looking through one picture after another, Shen Nanzi couldn't help but gasp in amazement, "Your Highness, you've gathered all the most beautiful girls in Luoyang!"

Consort Wei looked at the young faces, seemingly extremely satisfied with each one, and said with a beaming smile:

"Not only that, these are all those I selected; those that didn't meet the requirements have already been eliminated."

"There are too many, I'm overwhelmed by the choices. You're young, so please help me choose some more."

Xue Qingning sat to the right of Consort Wei. She unfurled a scroll and said, "Your Highness, don't you know that my sixth brother already has someone in his heart?"

Consort Wei was startled. She put down the painting in her hand and grabbed Xue Qingning's hand. "Really?"

Xue Qingning raised her eyes, glanced at Shen Nanzi's face, and chuckled softly, "On the day of the ice skating, Sixth Brother admitted it himself."

Consort Wei's face beamed with joy, "Whose daughter is this?"

Xue Qingning shook her head, "Sixth Brother only said that she is still young and we have to wait."

Shen Nanzi looked up and said, "Your Highness, my sixth brother did indeed say that he has someone he likes."

"I wonder if he's in one of these paintings, perhaps thirteen or fourteen years old?"

She muttered to herself, looking at the long roster, "Everyone here is over thirteen years old, they should be in there."

With Shen Nanzi's testimony, Consort Wei beamed with joy, "If Yu'er truly has someone he loves, then you can rest now and don't need to choose anymore."

He hesitated for a moment.

"I won't get the answer from her," Consort Wei said, glancing at Shen Nanzi.

"You can still exchange a few words with him. Go and ask your sixth brother what his name is. I'll make plans as soon as possible."

Shen Nanzi looked at the painting in her hand. Wasn't this Tu Xinya?

She likes this girl.

He folded up the scroll, stood up, and said, "Alright, I'll give it a try."

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Behind the Hall of Harmony, a stream about a foot wide meanders by, with grass and trees on both sides, partially obscuring the view.

The rushing water of the stream washes over the stones at the bottom, its water crystal clear.

Shen Nanzi sat on a rock on the shore, letting her skirt spread out over her ankles.

Across the stream, Xie Yu leaned against a large tree.

He held a few bright green stems in his hand, his fingers slowly turning them over. "What do you want with me?"

His face didn't look good; it was rather sour, and he seemed to be resisting what had happened that day.

Shen Nanzi pressed her hands on her knees and looked at Xie Yu for a while.

Seeing that he asked first, she replied with a smile, "You've already guessed it, why ask me!"

Xie Yu: "Why are you siding with my mother? Don't you know which side you should be on?"

Shen Nanzi asked with curiosity, "But I'd like to know more about who you like?"

"We've known each other for so long, and you've always been single. When did we meet?"

Xie Yu gave her a disgruntled look: "A long time."

Shen Nanzi's eyebrows furrowed in surprise. "Hmm? How come I didn't see any signs at all?"

Xie Yu glanced at her casually. "What can you possibly see?"

Shen Nanzi, "You kept it so well hidden, how could anyone have figured it out?"

"Tell me! Tell me! Whose daughter is she?"