Conan's physique? The Crown Princess is involved in a murder case again

"Many years ago, there were constant natural disasters in Dayan. The emperor got a divination from a wandering monk, who said that only the two lucky beads in the east and north could resolve the disaster. I was one of those two lucky beads. At that time, Yang Liqing and I were childhood sweethearts, and we were going to get married on a chosen date. However, the ministers of the previous dynasty submitted memorials one after another, asking the emperor to order me to enter the palace.

The emperor loved Empress Mingzhen and knew that my elder sister loved me the most, so he delayed issuing the decree. This delay caused complaints in the court.

To appease the public anger, the Emperor issued an imperial decree to annul my engagement with Yang Liqing and conferred upon me the title of His Majesty’s Zhaoyi. I was young at the time and used to a smooth life, so I got drunk in anger and married Yang Liqing…”

When Concubine Lian said this, she couldn't help but sigh.

"At that time, I didn't dare to disobey the emperor's order. After I sobered up, I chose to break up with Yang Liqing and then married into the palace. But fate played a trick on me. One month later, I was found to be pregnant even though I had never been favored by the emperor.

I was so scared at the time that I went to my elder sister and told her about it. My elder sister wanted me to abort the baby, but I couldn't bear it, so I asked my elder sister to keep the baby for me. My elder sister is the person who loves me the most in the world. She knew it was difficult, but she still agreed to my request.

My elder sister tried her best to mediate for me, and Mingxue was born. However, this child was not the emperor's princess after all, and it was too risky to keep her in the palace. Therefore, we could only choose to announce to the public that the child had died, but in fact, Mingxue was secretly sent out of the palace and given to Yang Liqing to raise. You all know what happened next."

After Concubine Lian finished her story, Xu Xingyin and Yang Mingxue were still in shock.

However, Jing Zhichen on the side continued to add.

"That's right. I have always been close to Yang Mingxue because my mother told me about this before she passed away. My mother told me that it would be more convenient for her son to move around outside the palace, so I should take care of her more if I have the chance."

What he meant was that everything between him and Yang Mingxue was just a misunderstanding, and it was only because of Empress Mingzhen's instructions.

Yang Mingxue's face turned pale and then blue. She never dreamed that the "different" treatment she thought Jing Zhichen gave her turned out to be just because of Empress Mingzhen's instructions.

What she didn't expect was that the mystery of her life experience would be so tortuous.

Looking at Concubine Lian, Yang Mingxue could not feel the slightest desire to get close to her. An indescribable feeling of loss surged in her heart, and the light in her eyes gradually dimmed.

As for Xu Xingyin, he subconsciously glanced at Yang Mingxue, then at Concubine Lian, and the question that had puzzled him for a long time finally got an answer.

No wonder Jing Zhichen always treated Yang Mingxue with more patience and indulgence, but never talked about love.

No wonder, Concubine Lian, who had always ignored the secular world, came to the rescue when Yang Mingxue was crying out for justice and begging for death.

No wonder Jing Zhichen performed that salute to Concubine Lian when they were outside the Handan Palace.

Jing Zhichen, this is...

Even if it meant going against Empress Mingzhen's last wishes, he was unwilling to hide anything from her again.

Thinking of this, Xu Xingyin sighed softly, feeling indescribably complicated in his heart.

Jing Zhichen treated her sincerely, and if she cared too much about it, it would be her fault.

Therefore, Xu Xingyin stepped forward and helped Concubine Lian up, speaking frankly.

"After the death of the Queen Mother, it was Concubine Lian who took care of Your Highness until he grew up, and my husband and I have always respected you as our mother. It is not reasonable for you to accept this gift. As for Miss Yang, I can't be so generous as to say that I never minded what you said and did in the past. I have never been a generous person, and not caring about the past is my limit. As for the future..."

Xu Xingyin's beautiful eyes moved, she glanced at Yang Mingxue coldly, and continued.

"We may as well make a gentleman's agreement. From now on, I will not trouble you, and you will not appear in front of me and His Highness again. We will not see each other until we die, and we will not miss each other or have any contact with each other."

After Xu Xingyin finished speaking, the surroundings became quiet.

No one pleaded for Yang Mingxue.

Yang Mingxue looked dejected and responded while biting her lip.

"it is good."

Yang Mingxue smiled and tried her best to maintain her dignity.

"From now on, I will no longer appear in front of you, nor will I disturb your lives anymore."

After getting Yang Mingxue's consent, Xu Xingyin didn't want to argue any more. He bowed to Concubine Lian and performed all the formalities, then turned around and left the Handan Palace.

As soon as Xu Xingyin left, Jing Zhichen immediately followed.

Watching the young couple from the Eastern Palace disappear at the palace gate, Concubine Lian sighed and turned to look at the pale-faced Yang Mingxue, feeling mixed emotions.

For a moment, I didn't know whether I felt more pity or more regret for not being able to live up to my expectations.

On the other side, the young couple of Donggong left Handan Palace.

To be more precise, Xu Xingyin was walking back at a rapid pace in front, and Jing Zhichen was chasing behind.

A group of attendants from the Eastern Palace hurried along with their heads down, while unable to help but glance up from time to time.

Are you kidding? When has their prince ever had such a panicked look on his face?

Jing Zhichen quickly stepped forward, grabbed Xu Xingyin's hand, and said anxiously.

"Jiaojiao, I have no intention of deceiving you. I was planning to tell you today in the side hall, but the incident with Concubine Yun happened so suddenly that..."

Xu Xingyin gave Jing Zhichen an unclear look and asked, "Your Highness, do you think I am upset about this?"

Jing Zhichen was stunned, and for a moment he was unsure of Xu Xingyin's attitude. After thinking for a while, he spoke again.

"sorry."

Xu Xingyin asked, "How has Your Highness done anything wrong to me?"

"I'm sorry. What I promised you when I married you...I still haven't done it."

After what happened today, Xu Xingyin actually no longer had any temper in his heart, but seeing Jing Zhichen looking so guilty, he still teased him with a malicious face.

"Oh? I don't remember clearly what Your Highness said at that time."

Upon hearing this, Jing Zhichen suddenly grabbed Xu Xingyin's shoulders with both hands and straightened her body. He stared at Xu Xingyin's eyes with an extremely serious gaze, and his unquestionable tone left no room for retreat.

"I promised you that you wouldn't have to serve your parents-in-law or worry about household affairs. But this little Queen Lu always picks on you. Even though I protect you with all my strength, there are times when I can't take good care of you.

I promised you that if you marry me, I will support you. I and the entire East Palace are your support. But I lied to you. Even if you don't marry me, I will still support you willingly.

I promised you that we had no feelings for each other, and that I would let you go if you found someone you liked. But I lied to you again. God knows how much Jing Zhichen likes Xu Xingyin.

When I saw you smiling at Lu Xu, I even wanted to eat his flesh and drink his blood. Xu Xingyin, you see, I am such a petty person, there is no way I can let you divorce. I will go crazy."