Ximen Xianchu returned soon, and Ximen Hao also finished washing and was waiting at the dining table, waiting for Ximen Xianchu. The maids brought out delicacies one after another, and the father and son pretended to be peaceful in the strange atmosphere.
Li Bing quietly took Su Ranhua out of Jinyang Palace. On the way, he said deeply, "For Princess Wan, this is the last time."
Su Ranhua knew that Li Bing was accusing him of using Ximen Wan, and smiled slightly, "If it weren't for this, the relationship between you wouldn't have broken the previous track, right?"
Just because Su Ranhua gave Ximen Wan a proof this time, it broke through the vague relationship between the two and brought to the surface the relationship that had been hidden for several years.
"You should know that doing this will only bring confusion to Princess Wan." Li Bing said.
"What's wrong with you? Are you going to keep watching Wan'er from afar?" Su Ranhua raised an eyebrow, "Watching her get married?"
Everyone remembers that not long ago, Ximen Wan almost married Wu Shan. At that time, no one in the palace was willing to say a word for Ximen Wan. If she hadn't stood up and provoked the incident, I don't know what would have happened now.
Condition.
Li Bing was silent.
"Don't worry, I know what's appropriate." Su Ranhua said. She understood the strong sense of hierarchy in this era, and she would not act haphazardly if she was not completely sure.
"The princess really wants to investigate Concubine Rong's affairs for the princess?" Li Bing paused and asked again.
"Do you think I have the ability to find out?" Su Ranhua blinked.
"I don't know what I know." Li Bing led Su Ranhua on the road, dodging and weaving freely, but he couldn't guess Su Ranhua's thoughts. "I only know that some things have been dusted for many years. If you mention them again, it will make people miss."
Better off and happier.”
"Don't worry, I won't let Wan'er get hurt. She is such an innocent girl." Su Ranhua said. She knew that Ximen Wan was just a little bird trapped in a cage, with thin wings and careful survival.
, but she still treated her with all her heart. Even though she had always looked at everything with a cold eye, she still had the heart to protect and deal with Ximen Wan.
Li Bing brought Su Ran's paintings back to Cuizhu Pavilion and quietly jumped into the house through the back window.
"You are back!" Ximen Wan saw that Su Ranhua had returned safely, and he breathed a sigh of relief, "The food is still reserved for you, let's eat together."
As she said that, Ximen Wan glanced at Li Bing secretly. How much she hoped that Li Bing could stay and have dinner with her, but she knew that this was impossible.
"I resign from my post." Li Bing said politely, cupping his hands and disappearing without waiting for Ximen Wan to react.
"Wan'er, let's eat. It's been cold for so long." Su Ranhua pulled the disappointed Ximen Wan to the table. She didn't expect that Ximen Wan would endure hunger and wait for her.
"Well, okay, Xiaoyun, let's eat together." Ximen Wan greeted Xiaoyun who was waiting aside.
There were several palace people in the Cuizhu Pavilion, but Xiaoyun was the most considerate to Ximen Wan. They always ate together, but this time with Su Ranhua around, Xiaoyun was too cautious to sit down.
"Come, let's go together." Su Ranhua waved to Xiaoyun, she didn't care about these rules.
"Rye Hua," Ximen Wan stopped his chopsticks after eating a few bites, hesitating as he spoke.
"Wan'er, you can't rush things. Anyway, I'll help you investigate." Su Ranhua understood that Ximen Wan wanted to ask her about Concubine Rong, and said.
"Well, I know you have a way, but even if the result is still undetectable, I won't blame you. After all, those people are very careful in doing things, and so many years have passed." Ximen Wan said.
"Don't worry, I will do my best, but you have to be careful in the palace." Su Ranhua said.
She already knew about the grudges between Concubine Rong and the Queen Bai family, but she could not tell Ximen Wan at all, and she could not let her know that she almost died at the hands of her biological mother. The truth would never be known.
But if Ximen Wan really discovers something in the palace, the first person to deal with her will not be the queen, but her father Ximen Xianchu. Therefore, Su Ranhua makes Ximen Wan's caution even more significant. However,
Ximen Wan won’t understand.
"Well, I know, after so many years, I know what to do." Ximen Wan nodded. She had already learned to be cautious, relying on the mercy of the Queen Mother, and living a difficult life under the cold eyes of everyone.
After lunch, Ximen Hao went to Cuizhu Pavilion to look for Su Ranhua. On the way, he summoned the spy who was staring at Su Ranhua. He heard that besides going to the pavilion with Ximen Wan to bask in the sun and play the flute, Su Ranhua also
I just stayed in Cuizhu Pavilion, and I felt strange. I always felt that there was something unexpected.
"Is the second emperor brother coming to pick up the emperor's sister-in-law?" Ximen Wan said obediently when he saw Ximen Hao.
"Well, it's getting late, it's time to go back to the palace." Ximen Hao nodded and looked at Su Ranhua with deep eyes, trying to see something from her face, but he was disappointed.
"Wan'er, I'm going back." Su Ranhua followed Ximen Hao's line of sight and walked over.
Ximen Wan pulled Su Ranhua's hand with some reluctance, and said to Ximen Hao, "Second Emperor Brother, please let the Emperor's Wife come to the palace to accompany me when you have time, okay?"
"It's cold these days, so it's better to go out less. You will meet during the Chinese New Year. When the weather gets warm next year, I won't care about her." Ximen Hao said.
Entering the palace this time was inexplicable. He always felt that something was going to happen, so he gave up the idea of Su Ranhua entering the palace a year ago.
Here Su Ranhua and Ximen Hao entered the palace, and over there Bai Yiyi also heard that Yuxuan couldn't sit still.
At the same time, Bai Yiyi left Beiwang Mansion with Ru'er, saying they wanted to take a walk on the street under the bright sun.
Business on the street is booming, and every household is preparing for the New Year.
Bai Yiyi came to a jewelry store. The store had just opened, and the store was filled with joy of opening.
Bai Yiyi still remembered the situation a few days ago when the old residence was demolished and a new house was built. Now that a loft has finally been built and such a luxurious jewelry store has been opened, the strength of the boss behind it is evident.
She still remembers that she clearly heard the name Nan Wang coming from the worker's mouth that day. This jewelry store must be related to Ximen Yi.
Bai Yiyi stood at the door of the store, looking up at the plaque wrapped in red flowers. She remembered that when the groundbreaking was started, she also caught a glimpse of Su Ranhua among the crowd of onlookers. She seemed to care about this place too.
Yes, the jewelry store in Bai Yiyi's eyes was the small courtyard that Su Ranhua was led to by the man in black. It was the secret base where Ximen Yi contacted Ruyan in Yujinfang, and Su Ranhua accidentally hit him.
After the discovery, the old house was renovated in order to secretly block the secret passage. Now it is open as a jewelry store before the New Year.