At this moment, Xie Mingxi clearly heard her rapid heartbeat and slightly rapid breathing.
The cheek that was kissed felt like it was on fire.
She had been a concubine in her previous life and had given birth to a son, so she naturally knew about the affairs between men and women. But from the bottom of her heart she hated being close to men and had never tasted the joy of a man and a woman.
At this moment, she realized what it meant to have hot ears and heartbeat, and what it meant to be unable to control herself.
Sheng Hong's breathing became rapid, and his hot lips lingered on her cheek, gradually moving to the corner of her mouth. Then, he stopped.
Sheng Hong raised his head, his eyes as hot as boiling oil pots, but he didn't go any further: "Mingxi, I really miss you."
Xie Mingxi admitted frankly: "I probably don't miss you as much as you miss me."
Sheng Hong: "..."
Sheng Hong was silent for a moment, then smiled helplessly: "Can't you say something nice to coax me?"
He is so keen, how could he not notice it?
Compared to his enthusiasm, she seemed much indifferent.
She forgave him for his deception and had a good impression of him. But this good impression was far from love. She quickly accepted him as her fiancé because she could not refuse.
That's who she is.
No matter when, he will quickly adjust his mentality to survive better.
Just because she has never rejected his affection does not mean that she will return the same affection.
"I told you before that I actually have no intention of getting married." Xie Mingxi looked at Sheng Hong who seemed to be feeling lost: "What I yearn for is to be alone, quiet and comfortable like Master."
"It's just that things in the world are unpredictable. I met you by chance and had to marry you. I know how well you treat me. I also like you. It's very important to me that I can marry you when I have to marry someone.
It’s a blessing to say the least.”
"If I want to deceive you, I will disguise it so perfectly that you will never notice anything is wrong."
"But, I don't want to do this. Sheng Hong, you treat me with sincerity, and I don't want to lie to you."
I like you, but I'm still far from loving you.
…
The heat on Xie Mingxi's face quietly subsided, but her eyes were extremely bright and clear.
Sheng Hong looked at her silently for a moment, and then said seriously: "Mingxi, as long as you have me in your heart and you are willing to marry me, that's enough."
You don't love me enough, it doesn't matter.
It doesn't matter if you don't trust me enough.
As time goes by, you can always see my heart clearly. You are a stone, and I can warm you up completely.
Xie Mingxi remained silent.
Sheng Hong didn't let go of her, he hugged her tighter with his arms a little harder: "In one day, it will be the New Year. I am fifteen and you are fourteen."
"I really wish time would fly faster. When you are old enough, I will marry you. When the time comes, we will live in our own mansion together and stay together day and night."
Xie Mingxi's voice came from his arms: "Do you want to leave the palace early?"
Sheng Hong did not deny it, and said in a low voice: "There are many people in the palace, so you have to be extra cautious in everything you say and do. I used to live in Fuyue Palace, and not many people noticed me. Now that I live in Fulin Palace, except for the informants of my father, the emperor, and the empress,
In addition, Concubine Shu, Concubine Xian and Concubine Li also have spies in Fulin Palace."
"I still have to pretend not to know. It's really frustrating and suffocating."
Xie Mingxi comforted her with a smile: "That's how it is in the palace. Aren't you also quietly planting insiders everywhere?"
This is true.
Sheng Hong only complained once and then got down to business: "The emperor's grandmother is seriously ill and cannot afford it, but the emperor rarely visits her. Most of the palace staff in Cining Palace have also been replaced."
Empress Yu intervened in the palace affairs of Cining Palace openly and dismissed all Empress Dowager Li's pets and cronies, replacing them with palace servants who were mediocre and loyal to her.
Emperor Jianwen knew this, but pretended not to know, and occasionally went to Cining Palace to sit for a while. As soon as Empress Dowager Li mentioned that Empress Yu was not good, Emperor Jianwen stood up and left.
Empress Dowager Li was angry for several times and had to recognize the reality. She reluctantly put down her attitude and softened her attitude towards Empress Yu. Emperor Jianwen went to Cining Palace a little more often.
Only then was Sheng Hong able to sneak out of the palace.
…
After talking about Empress Dowager Li, Sheng Hong then talked about the third prince and others: "...In the last graduation exam, the third emperor brother actually got the first place, the fourth emperor brother only got the second place, and the fifth emperor brother got the third place.
five."
Needless to say, it goes without saying that the third prince made a big splash this time and won quite a lot of praise from Emperor Jianwen.
The fourth prince felt very depressed.
Xie Mingxi's eyes flashed and she said pointedly: "The third prince's academic performance has always been inferior to that of the fourth prince, so why did he come out on top in the last final exam? There must be some hidden secret in this."
Sheng Hong reacted very quickly: "You mean, Brother San Huang secretly cheated on this final exam?"
Xie Mingxi did not answer but asked: "Who is the person who published the papers? Who is the master who graded the papers?"
Sheng Hong replied: "Mr. Meng personally reviewed the papers!"
Wait, Chief Meng Shan!
Sheng Hong narrowed his eyes slightly.
Xie Mingxi twitched her lips meaningfully: "Meng Shanchang and Gu Shanchang are completely different."
Chief Gu Shan was upright and upright, and hated corruption for personal gain. But Chief Meng was different. He had a fourth-rank official position in the imperial court and was good at flattering. It was not unusual for him to privately support the third prince who was gaining momentum.
From this we can also see how prestigious Queen Yu was in the palace. Even Chief Meng Shan was rushing to place bets at this time.
Sheng Hong felt complicated and subconsciously relaxed his arms. Xie Mingxi took two steps back.
"Mingxi, what do you think the Third Emperor's chances of winning are?" Sheng Hong stared at Xie Mingxi and asked in a low voice.
Xie Mingxi said lightly: "No one knows until the last moment."
In the previous life, it was the fourth prince who sat on the dragon throne.
In this life, everything has changed due to her rebirth and his appearance. The battle for the reserve position is also different from the previous life. It is not yet known who will win.
Sheng Hong thought for a moment and then said: "It would be better for the three emperor brothers to be the heir apparent."
Regardless of the true temperament of the third prince, at least on the surface, he is much gentler and more approachable than the cold and stern fourth prince. He also has Empress Yu as his backing.
Furthermore, the fourth prince Li Fei is the most suspected murderer behind the murder of the seventh prince.
More importantly, the fourth prince was Xie Mingxi’s husband in his previous life...
In short, no matter which aspect, Sheng Hong would rather the third prince win.
Xie Mingxi took a deep look at Sheng Hong: "Have you really given up on competing for the throne?"
Sheng Hong was also calm: "In the beginning, I did have some ideas. However, my foundation is too shallow. Even the Fifth Emperor Brother is not as good as me. I can't even compete with the Three Emperor Brother and the Four Emperor Brother."
"It's better to take a step back, not to fight for the reserve position, and to show my goodwill to the Third Emperor Brother. In a few years, I will go and join the vassal, and take you out of the capital with me to live a free and easy life."
If you don't want to be the queen, I won't fight for that position.
