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"I have nothing to do today, so I wanted to come to the imperial concubine's place to ask for a cup of tea. I wonder if the imperial concubine would be willing?" Xiao Jinzhi said with a smile. Although he called himself alone, there was a hint of the humility of a junior in his smile.

Concubine Xue didn't say much, she just nodded and motioned for the maid to serve tea.

Since the day Chu Huanyan entered the palace last time, Emperor Xiao has been coming to Yingxue Palace every day in the past few days.

Although he didn't stay overnight, he had been rewarded twice and received a lot of things in just a few days.

The wind in the palace always changes very quickly, and some people have begun to talk privately, saying that Concubine Xue is showing signs of regaining her favor.

Of course, there were some elders in the palace who knew about the past events. Although they did not join in the discussion, they felt from the bottom of their hearts that Concubine Xue had never fallen out of favor.

Otherwise, just by cuckolding the emperor, it would be enough to die a hundred times. How could he still stay in Yingxue Palace unharmed for so many years and receive all the treatment as usual.

Xiao Jinzhi drank tea, while Chu Huanyan asked Concubine Xue for dance skills.

"His Royal Highness, did you come with Miss Chu?" During the break, Concubine Xue asked Chu Huanyan.

Chu Huanyan subconsciously glanced at Xiao Jinzhi not far away.

The latter was still sitting there with the teacup on one side.

Although he has been sitting for a long time, he does not seem to show any signs of impatience. Feeling Chu Huanyan's gaze, he raised a sideways glance at her and raised his lips with a dazzling smile.

Chu Huanyan looked away, looked at Concubine Xue who was still waiting for her answer, and nodded lightly, "Probably."

Concubine Xue gave a rare laugh, "I thought you would deny it."

After all, most boudoir girls are still shy when faced with such problems.

"So, you and His Highness the Crown Prince..."

"We have nothing to do with each other." Chu Huanyan shook her head.

Concubine Xue paused for a moment, then lowered her voice, "But looking at the prince's appearance, I seem to be quite interested in you."

"Maybe it's just a temporary novelty." Chu Huanyan laughed, but when she spoke, the cloak Xiao Jinzhi found for her appeared in her mind, and she couldn't help but feel a move in her heart.

She felt Xiao Jinzhi's overtures, especially regarding the cloak, she also felt Xiao Jinzhi's intentions.

But who can guarantee that this kind of goodwill and good intentions are not caused by a temporary novelty.

Concubine Xue originally thought that Chu Huanyan and Xiao Jinzhi were in love with each other, but now seeing Chu Huanyan's expression, the smile on her face couldn't help but fade.

"If you don't like the prince, don't give up and marry him."

"Ah?" Hearing the sudden words, Chu Huanyan couldn't help but be startled, "Your Majesty, I have misunderstood. The relationship between my daughter and His Highness is far from being considered for marriage."

Concubine Xue smiled, but her smile looked sad.

"I have said too much. It's just that marrying into the royal family looks noble, but it doesn't give you freedom. If you don't have love... don't enter this prison."

Marrying into the palace was the thing she regretted most in her life. If God could give her a chance to do it again, no matter how her parents tried to persuade her, she would never agree to marry into the palace.

Chu Huanyan nodded, "Don't worry, I will remember it."

For Concubine Xue, this palace is probably the cage that has trapped her for many years.

A cage is just a cage, even if it is inlaid with gold and jade, it is just a beautiful restraint.

Of course, there are people in this world who are willing to trade freedom for a lifetime of wealth. There is nothing to criticize in this, as long as they are willing.

Concubine Xue glanced in Xiao Jinzhi's direction again, "The dance you asked for will take a long time. After all, he is the prince, so it's not appropriate to wait here all the time. Why don't I help you get rid of him."

"If you don't bother me, I'd better go ahead." Chu Huanyan said.

With that said, she walked up to Xiao Jinzhi, but before she could say anything, Xiao Jinzhi took the lead and said with a smile.

"I'll go out for a walk. I'll wait for you in the Royal Garden."

Chu Huanyan was stunned. Could it be that Xiao Jinzhi heard her conversation with Concubine Xue?

But just now there was a lot of distance between Mingming and Xiao Jinzhi. How good was Xiao Jinzhi's hearing?

Seeing Chu Huanyan's dazed look, Xiao Jinzhi laughed again, "I'm just a little tired from sitting, so I want to go for a walk."

"Okay, Your Highness, please." Chu Huanyan nodded in agreement.

Xiao Jinzhi stood up, said hello to Concubine Xue, and walked out.

But before he took a few steps, he suddenly stopped again and looked back at Chu Huanyan.

"Is there anything else, Your Highness?" Chu Huanyan asked.

Xiao Jinzhi looked at Chu Huanyan, and the words "It's not just because of novelty" stopped on his lips, but he didn't say it in the end.

Forget it, let's pretend not to have heard it, so as not to make Chu Huanyan feel embarrassed.

"It's nothing. Practice hard and I'll wait for you."

After saying that, Xiao Jinzhi turned and left.

Chu Huanyan frowned slightly. She felt that Xiao Jinzhi must have heard what they just said.

When Xiao Jinzhi's figure disappeared, Chu Huanyan gathered her thoughts and walked to Concubine Xue again.

"I think that the prince may not be just new to you. Looking at your appearance just now, I'm afraid he really likes you." Concubine Xue came out of the sad mood just now, and her tone regained her tone. A little bit of a smile.

"Your Majesty, do you want to say something nice for His Royal Highness?" Chu Huanyan said with a smile. Concubine Xue didn't look like she would speak for the royal family.

Concubine Xue shook her head, "It's not difficult to like someone in this world, but it's difficult to be happy with each other. If it's just one party's stubbornness, it will only bring more harm in the end."

Chu Huanyan thought of Emperor Xiao, but naturally she wouldn't mention it at this time, and just followed Concubine Xue's words.

"Indeed, love in this world is difficult only when two people are happy."

"Even if two people are in love, they may not be able to get married eventually." Concubine Xue laughed again, looking far away, as if she was missing her old friend.

Chu Huanyan entered the palace today not to learn dancing, but to find out about old events.

Looking at Concubine Xue at this moment, she thought secretly for a moment and then said: "I remember, my mother told me when I was a child that it is not easy to meet someone you like in your life, even if it doesn't end in the end. We are married and will stay together for life, but once we meet them, they are already precious."

The smile on Concubine Xue's face froze. As long as she met her, was it already valuable? But that encounter cost someone else's life...

"Empress?" Chu Huanyan called out while looking at Concubine Xue who had been stunned.

The latter came back to his senses and met Chu Huanyan's eyes, "I have heard that your father and mother fell in love with each other at first sight. For this reason, Marquis Ning'an did not hesitate to rebel against his family and even swore in public that he would only marry your mother in this life. One person is truly enviable.”

"Yes, I also envied my parents when I was a child, but..." The smile on Chu Huanyan's face faded a bit, "Now they are no longer here, and as time goes by, many things in my memory... It’s all starting to get blurry.”

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said too much and made you think of sad things." Concubine Xue looked apologetic.

Chu Huanyan immediately shook her head, "No, I actually hope to know more about what happened to my parents, but there are no elders in the family anymore, and the elders in the clan..."

Chu Huanyan paused for a moment, did not continue, and just smiled helplessly.

Then, she looked at Concubine Xue, "Concubine Xue, have you ever met my parents?"