At this moment, Zhang Jixiang was sure of one thing. The Emperor was eyeing His Highness Prince An.
"Zhang Jixiang, go and invite Prince An into the palace." Just as Zhang Jixiang was thinking about it secretly, Xiao Ce gave another order.
Zhang Jixiang did not dare to neglect and immediately went to Prince An's Mansion in person to invite people.
More than half an hour later, Xiao Yi entered the Yangxin Hall and paid his respects to Xiao Ce.
"I haven't thanked you enough for saving the imperial concubine this time." Xiao Ce seemed to have no airs, his eyes were calm, and there was no emotion in his eyes, just fixed on Xiao Yi.
The King An in front of him is a little younger than him, but not much different. He has affectionate facial features and is suave. Although he likes women, he doesn't look frivolous.
If he were fair and put aside his personal prejudices, he would have to admit one thing: Xiao Yi has a very good face and is easily liked by women.
This was the first time that Xiao Yi saw Xiao Ce looking at him so carefully. He looked calm on the surface, but his palms were sweating.
Xiao Ce said that he was Qin Zhao's savior, but it didn't look like he was grateful to him. Instead, Xiao Ce's scrutinizing eyes made him tremble.
Is Xiao Ce suspecting something?
"I have already gone to invite Zhao Zhao over. You are Zhao Zhao's savior. At least let her thank you in person." At this time, Xiao Ce said again.
Xiao Yi responded politely: "My brother saved the imperial concubine with just a little effort. If it were someone else, I would have helped like my brother."
"That's true. By the way, how many assassins were there when you met the carriage that hijacked Zhaozhao?" Xiao Ce took a leisurely sip of tea in a casual tone.
This question didn't bother Xiao Yi, so he told the truth: "If I remember correctly, there were seven people in total at that time."
"Why not leave anyone alive?" Xiao Ce followed up with another question.
It seemed to be a very common question, but it made Xiao Yi feel aggressive.
"The robbers were very skilled in martial arts. The guards in my brother's house tried their best to fight and killed more than twenty guards before they were able to kill the robbers. At the critical moment of life and death, I failed to think carefully. I hope that my brother will forgive me.
"Xiao Yi cupped his hands and looked ashamed.
Xiao Cexu gave him a hand and then said: "It was only because of your help this time that I helped the imperial concubine out of danger. I couldn't thank you enough, so how can I blame you? Speaking of which, you and I haven't played chess for many years.
, Today is a rare opportunity, you accompany me for the next round..."
Qin Zhaocai walked outside the Yangxin Hall and heard Xiao Ce's voice coming from inside.
According to her understanding of Xiao Ce, Xiao Ce still suspected that Xiao Yi had evil intentions towards her. Otherwise, he would not have asked Xiao Yi to enter the palace and would have played chess with Xiao Yi.
She didn't want to face Xiao Yi at all, because she thought about what happened after she was kidnapped, and suddenly realized that she had too little time to be awake, and she was too groggy when she fell asleep, losing consciousness.
She had no idea what Xiao Yiruo had done to her during this period.
This reminded her of the time when Xiao Yi was drunk and scorned her. Before, she always made excuses for Xiao Yi, but now it seems that she did not dare to face the truth. Xiao Yi did it on purpose that day.
If Xiao Yi wanted to be scornful of her when she was awake, then Xiao Yi would not be polite to her when she was asleep...
"What are you thinking about?" Baolan asked softly when she saw that Qin Zhao was not leaving and was worried.
Qin Zhao took a deep breath, raised his spirits and said, "Let's go."
She told herself that it was no big deal. Even if Xiao Yi made excessive moves towards her after she fell asleep, her body knew that Xiao Yi could not really make any substantial moves towards her.
She had experienced human affairs, and no matter how bold Xiao Yi was, he would not dare to attack her.
It seemed that only by telling herself this could she feel better.
But when she thought about what Xiao Yi might have done to her when she was unaware, she felt panicked, as if she had stolen someone behind Xiao Ce's back.
Xiao Ce is so suspicious and possessive. If it is confirmed that Xiao Yi had done something wrong while she was sleeping, not only Xiao Yi would be torn to pieces by Xiao Ce, but she would probably be torn to pieces as well, right?
In this way, she could only comfort herself that everything was just her random imagination.
When Qin Zhao arrived at Nuange, his mood had calmed down as before.
Xiao Ce and Xiao Yi were playing chess. She glanced at the chess board. The game had just begun and it was still in a stalemate on the surface.
Xiao Ce raised her head at this time and glanced over lightly. She felt guilty and could only look at Xiao Ce reluctantly: "I have seen the emperor. I wonder why the emperor asked me to come here?"
Xiao Ce smiled. He was handsome in life. This smile was like a spring breeze blowing on his face, but she felt cold for no reason.
"Zhaozhao, come and sit next to me."
Qin Zhao obediently handed his hand to Xiao Ce and sat silently next to Xiao Ce.
Xiao Ce still held her hand, but his strength was not strong, but she could not break free.
Because she felt guilty, she didn't dare to struggle. Anyway, she could just be a vase here.
Xiao Yi didn't know what Xiao Ce was playing at first, until Qin Zhao came, Xiao Ce naturally held Qin Zhao's hand. The two of them didn't seem to shy away from him, their fingers were intertwined, and they looked intimate.
A touch of lingering flavor.
Although he was famous for his fame, there were countless beauties in Prince An's palace, but he had never held hands with any woman in such a real way in his life.
He belatedly discovered that Xiao Ce seemed to be declaring his ownership of Qin Zhao in front of him.
"Prince An, you lost." Xiao Ce's voice finally brought the confused Xiao Yi out of his trance.
Xiao Yi smiled: "The emperor's brother is very good at chess, and my brother is willing to be defeated."
"One more game, you were not paying attention just now." Xiao Ce opened his lips indifferently. After he finished speaking, he looked at Qin Zhao, his eyes as gentle as water: "Does Zhao Zhao find it boring?"
Qin Zhao didn't find it boring, but she felt frightened. Of course, she didn't dare to tell the truth.
"Watching the emperor play chess is fun, how could it be boring?" Qin Zhao's eyebrows were curved and he smiled broadly.
Xiao Ce gently pinched her tender cheek, but his eyes were fixed on Xiao Yi's face: "Prince An, let's start."
Xiao Yi was in a daze for a moment, but soon he concentrated and tried his best to ignore Qin Zhao's presence.
He thought his calculation was perfect, but he underestimated how much Xiao Ce cared about Qin Zhao. There was no doubt that Xiao Ce was suspicious of him, otherwise Xiao Ce would not have brought Qin Zhao over to show his affection.
Xiao Ce's move was just to hurt his heart.
He is not an impatient person, otherwise he would not have stayed dormant for twenty years, but he still made Xiao Ce notice him because of his selfish desire for Qin Zhao.
Qin Zhao was a little tired after sitting for a long time. When she moved her body, Xiao Ce looked at her: "But are you tired?"
Qin Zhao did not hide it: "My back aches after sitting for a long time. How about I get up and take a walk?"
Xiao Ce looked at her tenderly and finally let go of her hand.
