I am the champion of palace intrigue, and even the proud prince bows his head in submission.

Chapter 90: Pouting resentfully

Xie Yanli's eyes were cold and dark. When he met Qin Jiuwei's gaze, he slightly lowered his eyes and then slowly looked away.

The fact that Xie Jue could make such a request shows that Qin Jiuwei treats Xie Jue very well, and Xie Jue has completely accepted her.

Xie Jue pouted resentfully, feeling quite dissatisfied, after receiving no response.

Hmph! Father did it on purpose!

The father cannot sleep with the mother, nor is he allowed to sleep with the mother!

He has never slept with his mother before!

Bullying a child! That's outrageous! That's absolutely too much!

After seeing Xie Jue off, Qin Jiu turned her gaze to Xie Yanli.

Seeing his handsome, aloof face, she couldn't help but recall the scene in the carriage earlier, and her fair cheeks flushed red once more.

She said softly, "It's getting late, my husband should rest early too."

Xie Yanli's eyes were cold and dark, and he responded softly, "Mm."

Qin Jiuwei turned around, and Xie Yanli's gaze followed her and locked onto her.

Only after that graceful figure disappeared from sight did he turn around and return to his study.

The following day, at the Princess's residence.

"Eunuch Li, what brings you here?"

Gao Yunzhi was quite surprised when she heard the servants announce it that morning.

Although she had a good relationship with Gao Xian, who was her brother, Gao Xian often sent eunuchs to deliver gifts to the Princess's residence.

But this was the first time he had come so early, and it was Li Gonggong, who served him closely, who came.

I have no idea what happened.

Thinking that her younger brother's throne was not yet secure, Gao Yunzhi couldn't help but feel worried and quickly walked towards the main hall.

But because she was pregnant, she didn't dare to walk too fast.

With Lin Mama carefully supporting her, they finally arrived after hurrying along.

Upon seeing Gao Yunzhi, Eunuch Li immediately bowed and greeted her, saying, "Greetings, Princess."

Seeing that Eunuch Li looked normal, Gao Yunzhi figured it wasn't anything serious, and the worry in her heart subsided.

She nodded to Eunuch Li and asked, "What brings the Emperor here?"

Eunuch Li said respectfully, "His Majesty said he wanted to see the landscape painting that Lady Xie painted yesterday again. He heard that the painting was with the princess, so he specially sent this old servant to retrieve it."

Gao Yunzhi frowned slightly.

After the autumn banquet yesterday, Jiuwei's landscape painting was indeed taken away by her.

Gao Xian sent his personal eunuch over early in the morning, just to ask for a painting?

He doesn't seem like someone who loves painting that much.

Gao Yunzhi was puzzled, but she still ordered the maid beside her to fetch the painting.

After receiving the painting, Eunuch Li left quickly.

Last night, the Emperor originally intended for him to come directly to the Princess's residence, but he persuaded the Emperor that the Princess was pregnant and should not be disturbed, so the Emperor gave up on that idea.

But he was still ordered to come to the Princess early this morning to retrieve the painting.

He was actually quite puzzled. The emperor never even went to the Ruyi Pavilion, so why was he so concerned about a painting now?

After Eunuch Li left, Gao Yunzhi sat in her chair, still thinking about what had just happened.

But I couldn't figure it out even after thinking about it for a long time.

"Princess." Chen Huaizhi's gentle voice rang in her ears.

Gao Yunzhi quickly came to her senses, turned to look at him, and asked gently, "What's wrong?"

“Princess, I’m afraid I can’t stay home with you today. Minister Li has invited me to a poetry gathering. This is the third time he’s invited me, and I really can’t refuse.”

Upon hearing this, Gao Yunzhi's bright eyes instantly dimmed.

There is no rule in the Great Liang Dynasty that a prince consort cannot hold an official position. Currently, Chen Huaizhi is serving as the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Works.

Today was a rare day off for him, and Gao Yunzhi originally wanted him to stay home and keep her company.

But since he had already spoken, Gao Yunzhi naturally couldn't say anything more.

Moreover, it was a poetry gathering, not some random, chaotic place.

She raised her fair face to look at Chen Huaizhi and said gently, "Then come back soon. The child also wants his father to spend more time with him."

Chen Huaizhi smiled gently, "Princess, rest assured, I will definitely come back soon."

Gao Yunzhi nodded, her gaze lingering on his departing figure.

Lin Mama sighed, "Princess, you are truly understanding."

Take Princess Yongning of the Qi Prince's Mansion, for example. She was just a princess, yet she was arrogant and domineering in the capital every day, and she didn't respect anyone.

Her princess is the eldest princess, the Empress Dowager's biological daughter, and the current emperor's elder sister.

No matter how spoiled or harsh one is towards the prince consort, it is never too much.

But the princess was so understanding that she not only entrusted the affairs of the Princess's residence to the prince consort, but also did not interfere with his life in any way.

Alas, not many men treat their wives like that; they have countless wives and concubines, but the princess has remained devoted to her husband from beginning to end.

Gao Yunzhi smiled and said, "We are husband and wife, and mutual respect is only natural."

Although Chen Huaizhi was a Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations) back then, he did not achieve the top three rankings.

Gao Yunzhi took a liking to him because he was good-looking and of noble character.

"And now, we have our own children too."

As she spoke, Gao Yunzhi lowered her eyes and gently stroked her belly.

"My child, my child, you must grow up quickly. When you grow up, your mother will give you the best things in the world."

"Your father and mother will be there for you as you grow up. They both love you very much."

Looking at the gentle smile on Gao Yunzhi's face, Granny Lin couldn't help but smile back.

As long as the princess is happy, that's all that matters. I also hope that the prince consort will live up to the princess's love.

the other side.

As Chen Huaizhi turned around, his gentle gaze suddenly turned cold.

He walked to the entrance of the Princess's residence, got into the carriage, and coldly ordered, "Go to the usual place."

The coachman nodded respectfully, and the carriage slowly drove away.

As the carriage entered Suzaku Street, the coachman's eyes immediately turned cold.

He whispered into the carriage, "Young master, someone is following us. We don't know who it is..."

Chen Huaizhi's gaze turned sinister, and he said coldly, "Get rid of him."

The coachman nodded, then forcefully swung the whip in his hand.

Qinglan Courtyard.

"What? Lost them?" Qin Jiuwei put down her teacup, her expression instantly turning cold.

The servant who had been sent out nodded, cold sweat beading on his forehead.

"Reporting to the young mistress, the prince consort's coachman was very alert and quickly spotted us. He then disappeared into the alley, which was very winding and twisting, and we soon vanished from sight."

"When we found it again, only the empty carriage remained; the prince consort had vanished without a trace..."

Qin Jiuwei's gaze turned cold, and her grip on the silk handkerchief tightened.