King Xi's words suddenly gave Leng Changxi a bad premonition. On the one hand, she felt that the retreat of the pursuers was too strange, and on the other hand, she felt that King Xi's confession was too straightforward.
"It's a good thing to withdraw!" Leng Changxi pretended to be ignorant and smiled stupidly.
King Xi gave Leng Changxi an inscrutable look: "Whether it is a good thing or not, this is really undecided. The sudden withdrawal was so clean, I'm afraid there will be a follow-up move."
She paused calmly and looked up at King Xi in confusion: "It's indeed strange, but what's the next step?"
"I don't know either. I thought Miss Leng could help me clear up my doubts." King Xi asked cautiously, stroking his goatee.
When Leng Changxi heard what he said, she immediately understood. It turned out that this guy thought that the sudden disappearance of these pursuers was related to her, and he was afraid that she would play some tricks, so he told her the matter so frankly. It turned out that it was actually her.
Spy. What a pity, he made a miscalculation this time!
"I have been living in the house for a long time. Even if I want to help the prince solve his doubts, I don't have the ability." Leng Changxi emphasized the word "dwelling in the house" very hard. A smart person would know that it was another word for "imprisonment".
King Xi sneered, half-squinting his eyes, and looked at Leng Changxi, trying to see the flaws in her face. Unexpectedly, she had a frank look on her face, which made King Xi have to doubt that this matter really had nothing to do with her. But if it wasn't for
She was concerned, so how could Qin Hui, who had been arresting her, suddenly let her go? This made King Xi puzzled.
Leng Changxi obviously saw the suspicion on his face. She sneered secretly, but pretended to be happy: "It seems that Qin Hui knew that I was in the prince's house and was afraid of him, so he decided to give up."
Already."
"Based on my understanding of Qin Hui, I'm afraid he is not a person who is easily afraid." Nor will he let go easily, so there must be a reason. King Xi made this last sentence in his heart alone.
"Originally, arresting me is not something that is on the table. No matter how arrogant Qin Hui is, he still has to take it into consideration."
"Is that true?" King Xi always felt that this statement was unbelievable, but he could not find a reason to explain it.
"That should be the case. Otherwise, how could the pursuers retreat?" Leng Changxi's watery eyes were filled with innocence, and she smiled slightly: "Is it possible that the prince is suspicious of Chang Xi? Thinking that it was Chang Xi who did it?"
Leng Changxi smiled stupidly and pointed out the doubts in King Xi's mind, which immediately made the aura around King Xi become colder. He squinted and looked at her again. Her sometimes smart and sometimes stupid actions made King Xi a little confused about her.
Are smart people pretending to be ignorant, or are they just fools pretending to be talented people?
"Haha, Chang Xi said she was here to make the prince happy. Don't take it to heart! The prince is a sensible person, so he naturally knows that Chang Xi doesn't have that ability." Chang Xi waved her hand and smiled silly.
King Xi thought carefully about her words, and he really felt that he had too many worries. Let's not talk about whether Leng Changxi has the ability to make all the pursuers disappear. He just said that she has been in the mansion these past few days and has been staying alone.
It is really impossible to plan the west wing. Therefore, it can only be Qin Hui's order, and he does not know why.
"Since the pursuers have left, I guess Yuan'er will come to Xiuzhou soon." King Xi was extremely sure of this, and the reason why he asked this question was to find out her intentions.
Of course, Leng Changxi knew this. She rolled her eyes quietly: "I should be able to do it. Brother Yuan said that I should obey the prince's arrangements and wait for him to pick me up safely."
Leng Changxi not only did not mention leaving at this time, but actually said that she wanted to stay. King Xi nodded with satisfaction, and at the same time, most of her doubts about her being clever and acting like a fool were dispelled.
This is Leng Changxi's purpose, to confuse the enemy with falsehood and reality, so that he can relax his guard.
"Since this is Yuan'er's wish, then Miss Leng can just live in this mansion with peace of mind. If you need anything, just ask." King Xi picked up the tea on the table, took a sip, and spoke in a calm, yet calm tone.
Be polite and courteous.
"Your Majesty is so polite. It is Chang Xi's honor to allow Chang Xi to continue to stay in the house. Chang Xi was originally thinking that after the pursuers retreated, I should be more conscious and not cause any trouble to the Prince.
"Leng Changxi said with a smile on her face.
"Yuan'er entrusted you to this king. If this king lets you leave the house before he comes, Yuan'er will blame me." King Xi's words were a warning to Leng Changxi overtly and covertly.
Leng Changxi wanted to leave the house easily, but Leng Changxi didn't know.
It seemed that King Xi had a purpose in imprisoning him. After thinking about it carefully, his heart became even colder.
"Chang Xi still understands these rules. Chang Xi is not the kind of person who crosses rivers and burns bridges. Please rest assured, Your Majesty." Since you don't understand his purpose, just follow his rules for the time being and wait until you understand.
As a last resort, this is the only solution Leng Changxi can think of at the moment.
"Miss Leng is indeed a lady of the family, and she advances and retreats appropriately." After hearing this, Leng Changxi had to sigh again. This ancient person really had a good speaking ability, and even sarcastic words could be worn as a vest of praise.
Bracing her nerves, Leng Changxi smiled against her will: "Your Majesty, that's a compliment."
King Xi glanced at her lightly and said with fake kindness: "Forcing Miss Leng to come and play chess with me, an old man, Miss Leng must be bored too."
"No way, Chang Xi benefited a lot from playing chess with the prince." Knowing that she was in a pit of fire was a kind of benefit, Leng Changxi added in her heart.
"Okay, you can go back first." King Xi waved his hand impatiently, regardless of whether she was really benefiting or pretending to flatter her.
Leng Changxi saluted and then slowly withdrew. When she retreated to the door, she turned around and heard a voice coming from behind: "As for the issue of breaking off the engagement, please think about it carefully before Yuan'er comes."
Leng Changxi had always been cautious when facing King Xi, and her heart was always cold. After hearing these words, she felt that King Xi was ruthless and unjust. She suddenly remembered what Uncle Li had said - "
The master even got angry with the prince over this, and gave the prince a two-month deadline. If he fails to marry within the time limit, then..." I couldn't help but shudder, feeling a fear of falling into the abyss, not only for myself, but also for myself.
Also for Zhao Yuan.
She didn't look back or speak, she just paused and walked out of King Xi's study.
The sky outside was gray, and drizzle began to fall dotted with stars, just like Leng Changxi's heart now. The wind was chilly, and there was a hint of late autumn chill.
At night, a carriage with a dark shed slowly drove into Xiuzhou, heading in the direction of Prince Xi's Mansion, with a strong atmosphere of conspiracy floating in Xiuzhou City.