Chapter 104 Her Eccentricity

Chapter 104 Her Eccentricity

"Xie Yu, so Xie Yan used to live in the Abandoned Splendor Palace?"

Shen Nanzi recalled that day at the Abandoned Flower Palace, and Xie Yan's expression was quite intriguing.

"You don't know where he used to live?" Xie Yu wasn't surprised.

Shen Nanzi shook her head. "When I knew him, he was already an adult and living outside the palace."

Xie Yan didn't want to say a word to her, so how would she know where he lived before he came of age?

Moreover, his mother passed away not long after their arranged marriage.

In Yunhan, there is a custom that if a newlywed couple gets married within a month of the death of a loved one, it is called "rushing for happiness".

This way, there is no need to follow the rule of observing three years of mourning before getting married.

Their marriage was originally arranged by imperial decree, and the emperor issued an order to expedite the process, so she hastily married him.

Xie Yu: "Qihua Palace was the palace where Third Brother lived with Madam Cheng before he came of age."

"Has that place always been so remote? Why is it called the Abandoned Splendor Palace?" Shen Nanzi asked.

Xie Yu seemed unsure either, "Before Madam Cheng passed away, there was a fence over the area, making it difficult to enter."

"My mother and I moved to Hele Palace later, and we don't know the specific reason why it was called Qihua Palace."

Shen Nanzi only knew that Xie Yan was an unfavored prince, and other information was very limited.

Because back then, the Emperor and Empress were deeply in love, the other concubines and princes in the harem were all out of favor.

Shen Nanzi assumed that Xie Yan would be treated the same as the other princes, but at the beginning of the year, the emperor fell ill, and they went to attend to him.

The Emperor did not summon Xie Yan, and Shen Nanzi always felt that this was not because the Emperor forgot, but because he did it on purpose.

"Brother, do you know?"

Shen Minghan shook his head, "I have compiled royal historical materials and also read through Madam Cheng's records, and there is nothing special about them."

"What? You think something's wrong?"

Shen Nanzi was worried that her own affairs would interfere with their important business.

"My intuition tells me that there is something between the Emperor and Xie Yan that is not known to others. Of course, it is also possible that I am overthinking it."

Shen Minghan said in a deep voice, "I also had my doubts, which is why I looked at the historical records."

Shen Nanzi looked up and stared at Shen Minghan in surprise.

"The Sixth Prince can ask Consort Wei," Shen Minghan suggested.

"Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will win every battle," Xie Yu nodded.

"Nanzi!" The door behind her was pushed open with a slight creak.

Sister-in-law Yang Wenhui entered, her expression revealing a hint of panic. "His Highness Prince Jing is here!"

Inside the study, the expressions on the faces of the three men changed slightly.

Although everyone knew the truth, Xie Yan was not someone to be trifled with.

They are currently in a weak position, and it is really not advisable for them to meet.

Shen Nanzi straightened her expression and stood up. "I'll go take him away."

"Don't push yourself too hard," Shen Minghan advised worriedly.

Xie Yu withdrew his hand from his sleeve, his face showing a rare restraint.

"Brother, take Xie Yu out the back door."

"Um."

As Shen Nanzi went out, she asked, "What did you say to him, sister-in-law?"

Yang Wenhui said, "He didn't say anything, he just asked where you were?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Shen Nanzi saw Xie Yan walking over.

He was still wearing his court robes, so it seemed he hadn't returned to Prince Jing's residence yet.

He looked at her, his thin lips slightly pursed.

The glow of the setting sun fell on his face, and for some reason, one could sense a heaviness emanating from him.

Shen Nanzi walked up to him in a few steps, her gold hairpin swaying in her hair, and squinted her eyes slightly. "A rare guest! Are you here to take me back?"

In all the years since they got married, he had visited the Grand Commandant so many times that it couldn't be counted on one hand. But when Xie Yu entered the game, he surprisingly came to catch up with him.

This is clearly unlike his usual style.

His gaze lingered behind her for a moment before returning to her face. "It's getting dark; it's going to rain soon."

His voice was calm and still, devoid of any emotion, as if he had truly only come to take her back to the Prince Jing's residence.

Shen Nanzi certainly didn't think he would be so kind, so she said to Yang Wenhui, "Sister-in-law, Prince Jing and I will be leaving now."

Yang Wenhui smiled politely and said, "It's almost time for dinner, you should have some food before you leave."

"Then I'll have to trouble you, sister-in-law!" Xie Yan suddenly replied.

Shen Nanzi and Yang Wenhui were both taken aback.

She was just being polite, so why did Xie Yan take the opportunity to stay? Yang Wenhui wanted to slap herself a few times.

Why insist on staying for dinner when there are no other options?

Who could possibly eat with this person, especially with the Sixth Prince Xie Yu still in the study!

"Let's go back and eat!" Shen Nanzi couldn't let him stay here, so she grabbed his arm and left.

As he walked, he waved to Yang Wenhui, saying, "See you another day, sister-in-law!"

Yang Wenhui quickly said, "Since it's about to rain, then we won't keep you for a meal. Let's do it another day."

"Okay, another day." Shen Nanzi was afraid that Xie Yan would change his mind, so she pulled him out of the courtyard.

Xie Yan felt the force of her hand on his arm, the heat of her palm burning him, and in his eyes, he saw the golden hairpin on her head swaying.

They were on guard against him; even the Grand Commandant didn't come out to see him, presumably to protect someone more important.

Xie Yan didn't even need to guess; he knew who it was.

He should have been angry, but she held onto him, and the warmth of her palm seemed to scald his heart.

It soothed his mood, and he willingly followed her.

Shen Nanzi pulled him out of the Grand Commandant's mansion, fearing he would go back, and then pushed him onto his horse before letting go.

She got into the carriage, pulled back the curtain, and beckoned to him with her finger: "Xie Yan, come here."

Her voice called him with a hint of deliberate intent, but Xie Yan pretended not to notice and rode up to her car window. "What is it?"

"It's sunny here, can you shield me from the sun?"

She rested her chin on her arm by the windowsill, gazing at him with a meaningful look in her eyes.

He chuckled and shifted his gaze forward. "Shen Nanzi, you're really pushing your luck."

"You're so kind as to come and pick me up, what's wrong with shielding me from the sun?"

With that, she slapped the horse's belly with her other hand.

With a "snap".

Startled, the horse suddenly sped up and charged forward.

Xie Yan was jolted by the horse's sudden lurch, and he quickly grabbed the horse's neck, riding quite a distance before barely managing to regain his balance.

Turning around, I saw her beaming smile.

Xie Yan was amused by her and, without thinking, immediately steered the horse in the right direction to prevent it from running wildly.

This Shen Nanzi is really...

Xie Yan knew she was unruly and was completely unprepared, so she easily succeeded.

He angrily spurred his galloping horse and headed towards the Prince Jing's residence.

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Shen Nanzi happily returned to the mansion, and even asked the gatekeeper for directions when she entered.

Has Prince Jing returned?

"Prince Jing has returned to his residence."

Upon receiving news that he had returned to the manor, Shen Nanzi walked briskly towards her courtyard.

The sun had already set, leaving only a sliver of light illuminating the sky.

The daytime heat was gone, and a gentle evening breeze made it exceptionally cool.

As she approached the courtyard, she saw her great-aunt standing guard outside the gate, looking at her with a strange expression.

"What's wrong, Auntie?"