That night, Zhao Yu left Lihua Garden and suddenly remembered the scene he saw Xiao Yi when he passed the teahouse on his way back to Zhao Mansion.
Xiao Yi had ambitions for the throne. He clearly knew that he was humiliated in front of the emperor today and wanted to take the opportunity to win over him.
But Xiao Ce once regarded him as a confidant. Since Xiao Ce ascended the throne, the country of Qi was peaceful and the people were safe. How could he bring peace to the people of Qi amid civil strife and cause turmoil in the court?
Furthermore, the Zhao family was an upright official and had been loyal to the emperor for generations, so how could he be charged with conspiracy and rebellion?
Even if Xiao Yi succeeds in the future, he may not have Xiao Ce's ability to govern the country. There is no way he will join Xiao Yi.
However, Yue Qing's suggestion of taking concubines is also feasible, but it cannot be done too obviously and needs to be done slowly.
The next day, at the right time, we were at the Marquis' Mansion in Yongchang.
Because of Qin Zhao's reminder and knowing that Yongning had been lifted from the ban, Xiao Yu did not dare to relax for a moment, fearing that Yongning would suddenly use some insidious means to blackmail Cheng Jin.
Jin had nothing to do at the Yamen on this schedule and went home to the Hou Mansion early. She specifically told Cheng Jin to be careful.
Cheng Jin felt heavy, but seeing Xiao Yu's fearful look, he comforted her and said, "I have you to protect me, so I'm not afraid of anything."
Xiao Yu felt sweet in her heart when she heard this.
She remembered that she had to go to the Yongxin Garment Store to help, so she said: "Then I'm going out first. If you have anything to do, just go to the Yongxin Garment Store to find me."
Cheng Jin looked at her bright face and was moved by emotion. He pulled her back into his arms, which was a gesture of intimacy.
When Xiao Yu left, his steps were a little sloppy and his face was filled with a sweet smile.
Zhixi looked at Xiao Yu's back, a look of resentment flashed in her eyes.
She didn't want to wait any longer. Xiao Yu happened to be away from home, so today was the best chance to make a move.
Originally, she only waited for Cheng Jin to get married and begged the Marquis's wife, so that she would have the opportunity to become the maid of his wife. Although the family tradition of the Hou family was serious and concubinage was not encouraged, she would become the maid of the prince's wife. In the future,
Let’s plan slowly.
Now she knew that it was useless to beg Madam Hou. The entire Hou family was protecting Xiao Yu. She could only use this method to make the rice cook.
After lunch, Zhixi brought tea and was about to send it in when Nanny Qi suddenly appeared, took the tea and said, "As long as I am waiting for you, Your Majesty, please step aside."
Zhixi responded in a low voice and lowered her eyes.
Now it is difficult for her to even get close to the prince. All the tea and food are taken care of by the attendants around Xiao Yu. She actually has no chance to get close to the prince.
Now the only way to give it a try is to light the incense while the prince is in the study.
She has served the prince for many years, so she knows that no one is allowed to approach the prince's study. Even Xiao Yu rarely enters, let alone Aunt Qi?
Therefore, only in that place could she have the chance to become the Crown Prince's person.
After lunch, Cheng Jin went to the study.
The study was scented with incense, but the fragrance was not the same as before, and the taste was slightly different.
He didn't pay much attention to it, but after a while, he felt a sudden increase in dryness and his breathing became heavier.
Just at this moment, Zhixi suddenly came.
There was a long entourage waiting outside the study at any time, but they were diverted by Zhixi's emissary, and Zhixi easily entered the study.
It was almost time, so she brought some tea and brought it to Cheng Jin: "Your Majesty, please have some tea."
Cheng Jin only felt that something was wrong with his situation today. He felt hot all over his body and was wondering if he was sick. At this moment, he heard Zhixi's tender voice, and a strange feeling surged in his heart.
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The person in front of him was clearly not Xiao Yu, but he felt that her annoying voice was Xiao Yu acting coquettishly towards him. In a moment of emotion, he grabbed this person's hand and pulled her closer to him, feeling the smell of her body.
Not Xiao Yu.
He opened his chaotic eyes, and when he saw clearly who the woman in front of him was, his heart skipped a beat and he pushed her away hard.
Zhixi thought she had succeeded and was about to serve Cheng Jin, but was unexpectedly pushed out by Cheng Jin.
Cheng Jin realized something was wrong with him belatedly, and shouted in a deep voice: "Why is it you?!"
The next moment, dizziness hit him again, and his body became even hotter. Knowing that something was wrong, he slapped his face hard.
At this time, Zhixi came over again: "Let me serve the prince..."
Because Cheng Jin slapped himself, his mind became a little clearer, but his body became more and more uncomfortable.
He shouted loudly and pushed away Zhixi who threw himself into his arms...
In that room, Aunt Qi originally had people staring at Zhixi. Later, Zhixi disappeared without a trace, and she felt a little uneasy.
His Highness has told him more than once that he must keep an eye on Zhixi. Now that Zhixi is not under his nose, it always makes people uneasy.
She, Huang Ying and other maids looked for someone, and soon found themselves near the study room, and heard the noise coming from inside.
Aunt Qi rushed in and took a look, she found Zhixi pestering Cheng Shizi, and slapped her away: "You bitch!"
She also discovered that there was something wrong with the incense, and Prince Cheng's condition was not good.
"Go, prepare cold water, and then look for the little fish to come back." Cheng Jin gritted his teeth.
Aunt Qi did not dare to delay. While preparing cold water for Cheng Jin to bathe, she asked Huang Ying to go out of the house to find Xiao Yu home.
As for Zhixi, she also ordered someone to tie her up and wait for Xiao Yu to come back.
This incident quickly alarmed everyone in the Hou family.
Life in the Yongchang Hou Mansion has always been peaceful, because before Xiao Yu married in, there was only one mistress, no common room, and no concubines. Naturally, there would be no scandals like those in the backyards of other famous aristocrats.
I didn't expect something like this to happen today, which made the Hou family's eyes shattered.
Fortunately, the Yongxin clothing store was not far from the Hou Mansion. After hearing the news, Xiao Yu rushed back to the Hou Mansion without stopping.
The medicine Cheng Jin took was extremely potent. Although cold water provided relief, it had little effect. Cheng Jin, whose eyes were already red, pounced on Xiao Yu in a hurry...
The others exited the study area with a tacit understanding. Zhixi, who was tied up by Wuhuada, heard the noise coming from inside and gritted her teeth with hatred.
She should be able to do it. If not for the old pious woman Qi Qi coming over, the prince would not have been able to hold on.
It's just that it's useless to hate her anymore. Her plan didn't work out, and it's impossible for the Yongchang Marquis Mansion to keep her.
Yes, there is Princess Yongning. Princess Yongning can save her. It was Princess Yongning who gave her this overbearing medicine, saying that as long as a man smells the incense, even Liu Xiahui can't bear it.
The letter from Princess Yongning also said that as long as she gets the chance to become Crown Prince Cheng, and if she finds an opportunity to drive a wedge between the Crown Prince and Princess Yongchun, she will be allowed to change from a maid to a concubine in the future.
However, these are all people from the Hou Mansion. How can she get in touch with Princess Yongning?
Xiao Yu worked hard all afternoon and finally got Cheng Jin back to normal.
