Xie Mingxi's anger had almost dissipated a long time ago, and she was just teasing Sheng Hong with a sullen face.
Sheng Hong knew this well, and felt very happy in his heart, trying to show off a pitiful and flattering expression. As expected, Xie Mingxi pursed her lips and smiled.
That faint smile lit up Xie Mingxi's face and was deeply imprinted into Sheng Hong's eyes.
Sheng Hong glanced at it greedily, then looked at it again, and then sighed: "Today, I finally understand why there are stupid kings who are willing to win the smile of a beautiful woman even if they have a powerful country and a beautiful city."
It can only make Xie Mingxi show off his beauty, and he will be willing to do anything.
Xie Mingxi ignored his sweet words and asked: "It's been a few days since you returned to the palace. How do you feel? Have you ever met Concubine Mei?"
Sheng Hong stopped teasing and joking, quickly calmed down, and said in a low voice: "The mother-in-law is imprisoned in Hanxiang Palace. She is not allowed to step out of the palace gate, and no one is allowed to visit. I am no exception."
This alone shows that Sheng Hong's situation in the palace is not good.
Emperor Jianwen gave Sheng Hong the dignity that a prince should have.
Apart from that, there is nothing.
Compared with the glory of being the "sixth princess", the situation of Sheng Hong, the seventh prince, is quite bleak. His favor is mediocre, his mother and concubine have been thrown into the cold palace, and the murderer hiding in the dark is like a sharp knife hanging above his head, seemingly at any time.
will fall.
…
Xie Mingxi's eyes flashed, and she lowered her voice and asked, "Have you ever found out the mastermind behind the murder of your brothers and sisters?"
"No."
When it comes to business, Sheng Hong has no intention of joking anymore and has a serious look on his face: "The murderer behind the scenes is ruthless and meticulous in his actions. Six years later, there is no human or material evidence. Although my father has strictly ordered a thorough investigation into the past, it is still the same as before.
No clues were found.”
Xie Mingxi said calmly: "There are only a handful of people in the palace who have such ability. No evidence is needed. Just look at who has benefited the most from this matter, and you will know the real culprit behind the scenes!"
Sheng Hong agreed and nodded slightly: "I think the same as you."
The murderer behind the scenes was among the concubines who gave birth to the prince.
Leaving aside the young Concubine Duan, there is still Concubine Xian, Concubine Shu, Concubine Li and Concubine Jing. The murderer must be one of the four of them!
In the previous life, the four princes won the title of crown prince. Empress Yu suddenly died of illness, and then Emperor Jianwen also passed away and returned to the west. The fourth princes sat on the throne at the age of only twenty. His biological mother Li Fei was naturally promoted to the imperial concubine and took charge of the harem.
.
This mother and son are the biggest winners.
Inferring from this, Li Fei is the most suspicious.
Xie Mingxi whispered her conclusion in a low voice.
A chill flashed in Sheng Hong's eyes: "Concubine Li is very ambitious. She frequently showed her favor to Empress Dowager Li in the palace and asked Li Xiangru to become the princess for the fourth prince. She was plotting to gain Mr. Li Ge's power in the court and the Li family's fortune.
Full support."
"Given her character, it is not unusual for her to feel jealous and secretly murderous when she saw the young Seventh Prince receiving the most favor."
"It's a pity that no evidence has been found to make Concubine Li bow her head and plead guilty."
Xie Mingxi's eyes flashed slightly: "The emperor is also suspicious of Concubine Li. That's why he used Queen Yu's hands to severely punish Concubine Li's mother and son."
Concubine Li was grounded for three months, and the fourth prince was reprimanded and humiliated one after another. All of this happened because of this. It was not just because Concubine Li offended Empress Yu.
The direction of the palace has gradually tilted towards the third prince.
If this continues, the outcome of the battle for the reserve will be completely different from the previous life. The fate of everyone will change as a result.
…
Sheng Hong looked at Xie Mingxi in silence for a moment, with many complicated emotions flashing through his eyes.
After a long time, Sheng Hongcai asked in a low voice: "Mingxi, do you want to be the queen?"
Xie Mingxi did not answer but asked: "Do you want to be emperor?"
Sheng Hong remained silent.
The original owner was weak and cowardly. But he was strong and decisive, cold and ruthless when necessary, and scheming and good at disguise. He was simply born to be the seventh prince...
Does he want to be emperor?
Do you want to dominate the world and be above everyone else?
The blood was flowing rapidly, as if something was about to move in his chest.
There is no need to ask any more questions, you already know the answer by looking at his expression.
Xie Mingxi took a deep look at Sheng Hong, and then said lightly: "I once told you that I would never want to enter the palace in this life. Now, I still don't want to."
Xie Mingxi also clearly stated her attitude.
She doesn't want to enter the harem again.
She doesn't even want the position of queen!
Sheng Hong raised his eyes and met Xie Mingxi's eyes.
Xie Mingxi's eyes were bright and sharp, like sharp arrows, piercing straight into Sheng Hong's eyes: "Sheng Hong, I wouldn't be surprised if you have this intention. As a prince, he has lived in the palace for a long time, and he has such ambitions.
Commonplace.”
"It's just that that's not my intention. I'm tired of the harem life of intrigues and secret fights. I just want to live a peaceful and comfortable life like Master."
"If one day comes, please let me go."
Hearing the last sentence, Sheng Hong's expression suddenly changed, and for the first time he became angry in front of her: "Xie Mingxi! Give up this idea completely!"
"From the day we got engaged, I am yours in life and your ghost in death. You can never think of leaving me! Even such an idea is absolutely not allowed!"
Xie Mingxi: "..."
Xie Mingxi didn't know whether to be angry or laugh.
The words "I am yours in life and your ghost in death" made her sound like a heartless person.
…
Looking at Sheng Hong's handsome and angry face, the gloomy and unhappiness in Xie Mingxi's heart quickly dissipated. It was replaced by absurdity.
"Forget it, let's not talk about this." Xie Mingxi gave in for a rare moment: "You just thought I was joking casually."
Sheng Hong snorted menacingly, with a look of dissatisfaction on his face: "I'm not joking. Throw away my idea and throw it away immediately."
Xie Mingxi couldn't help laughing and curled her lips.
Sheng Hong immediately pushed forward: "You have broken my heart, you should make up for it." Then, he shamelessly moved his face towards her, showing the demeanor of a slut who was teasing a beautiful woman.
Xie Mingxi chuckled and stretched out her hand to caress Sheng Hong's face.
The soft and smooth fingers gently slid across his face, like a flame that quickly ignited across the wilderness.
Sheng Hong's face was getting hotter and hotter, his throat was getting dryer and his heartbeat was getting faster and faster.
"Stop flirting with me." Sheng Hong's voice was colder, hoarse and low, with a dark fire burning in his eyes: "Mingxi, I have long made up my mind that I will never offend you abruptly before we get married. If you do this again, I will
But just..."
But I couldn’t help it!
Before the remaining words were spoken, they were sealed by the fingers that fell to his lips.
Xie Mingxi's face came closer, she removed her fingers from his lips, placed them on her own lips, and kissed him gently. Then, she slightly raised her eyebrows: "How are you doing?"
Sheng Hong's reason completely collapsed at this moment.
He stretched out his arms, hugged her into his arms, and whispered viciously in her ear: "You annoying little goblin!"