Xu Xingyin frowned and endured the pain, trying to get up, but was stopped by Chen and Dangui beside him.

"The imperial physician has not yet arrived, and the extent of the injury is still unclear. Please rest here for a while, Your Majesty, until the imperial physician arrives."

Xu Xingyin couldn't resist the two of them, so he could only continue sitting on the ground in the same position.

As for Zheng Canran, Xu Xingyin just frowned and waved.

"Sir Zheng, Madam Zheng, I am waiting for you to give an explanation to the East Palace about what happened today."

Xu Xingyin was originally willing to give Zheng Canran some face because her situation at home was somewhat similar to his own. But now that he saw that she was so ungrateful, there was no point in showing her any mercy.

Zheng Yuan and Lin were also very upset at this time, and hurried forward to apologize to Xu Xingyin.

"Princess Consort, please calm down. Today's incident was caused by the failure of the old minister and the madam to discipline him properly, which led to Canran offending the Crown Princess. Please punish him."

Before Xu Xingyinlan could respond, he heard hurried footsteps, and then Jing Zhichen, dressed in bright yellow prince's uniform, rushed into the yard with big strides.

"Bright!"

Jing Zhichen immediately saw Xu Xingyin sitting on the ground and her swollen ankle. His heart tightened and he quickly strode forward, squatted down and supported her body.

"What's wrong? Are you feeling uncomfortable?"

Xu Xingyin didn't expect Jing Zhichen to come in person. She was stunned for a moment, then shook her head gently.

"I am fine, Your Highness, there is no need to be nervous."

Jing Zhichen didn't believe it. He turned around and asked the guard behind him, his eyes full of worry and nervousness.

"Where's the imperial physician? Why hasn't he arrived yet?"

The guard quickly bowed his head and apologized, "Your Highness, the imperial physician is on the way. Please wait for a moment, Your Highness."

At this moment, an attendant led the imperial physician to the scene in a hurry.

The imperial physician had no time to greet each other, and immediately stepped forward under Jing Zhichen's almost murderous look and began to carefully examine Xu Xingyin's injuries.

After some examination, he heaved a sigh of relief and said.

"Your Highness, the Crown Princess's injury is not serious. She just sprained her ankle. I will prescribe some blood circulation and blood stasis ointment for her. Apply it three times a day and rest for ten days and she will be healed."

After hearing the imperial physician's words, Jing Zhichen finally felt relieved.

Then, Jing Zhichen turned his head to look at Zheng Canran who was still kneeling on the ground, and coldness instantly burst out in his eyes.

"Zheng San." Jing Zhichen shouted in a cold and majestic voice, "Do you admit your guilt?"

Zheng Canran was frightened by Jing Zhichen's gaze and trembled all over. She raised her head and met those angry eyes, and a strong fear surged in her heart.

"Your servant...Your servant knows your crime."

Zheng Canran's voice trembled, his heart filled with regret and fear.

Jing Zhichen snorted coldly, and a cold light flashed in his eyes.

Although Jing Zhichen didn't say anything else, everyone could read the strong murderous intent in his eyes.

In anger, everyone was frightened and knelt down in a crowd, but no one dared to speak.

Zheng Canran, in particular, was extremely regretful at this moment. His face was as pale as paper and he collapsed to the ground, unable to move.

"Your Highness~"

Only Xu Xingyin called Jing Zhichen softly, then took the opportunity to hug Jing Zhichen's neck coquettishly.

Everyone else thought that the prince and his wife were very affectionate, but Jing Zhichen was the only one who heard Xu Xingyin whispering a reminder in his ear.

"Your Highness, the bead that caused Zheng Canran to slip was thrown by Zou Lizhen."

Jing Zhichen frowned, glanced at Xu Xingyin, and spoke softly.

"Xu Jiaojiao, did you do this on purpose?"

Xu Xingyin spread his hands, "I don't have the habit of getting myself hurt for no reason, it's just unavoidable. However, Your Highness must make a full effort to investigate this matter thoroughly. We'll leave after you have collected the evidence. Zou Lizhen may turn to that 'middleman' for help when she is desperate."

Although Jing Zhichen was quite unhappy, he still continued to act with Xu Xingyin with an unconcerned expression.

"The Crown Princess is not feeling well. She needs to rest. Prepare the carriage and return to the palace."

After saying this, Jing Zhichen glanced at everyone present and said in a cold voice: "As for today's incident, this palace will still investigate it thoroughly. Anyone who disrespects the royal family will be severely punished."

Jing Zhichen then signaled Ao Ying to lead the East Palace guards to collect all the physical evidence at the scene. The moment he finished speaking, the East Palace cavalry guards surrounded the entire mansion.

Afterwards, Jing Zhichen didn't care about everyone's expressions, he picked up Xu Xingyin and carried him horizontally, and the group of people rushed out of Zheng's house.

……

On the way back to the East Palace, Xu Xingyin leaned in Jing Zhichen's arms and closed her eyes to rest, but she did not notice that there was an unmelted ice between Jing Zhichen's eyebrows.

That’s right, Jing Zhichen was very angry.

This resentment continued all the way to the East Palace. Jing Zhichen carried Xu Xingyin all the way back to the bedroom. After putting him on the soft couch in the bedroom, he ordered the imperial physician to treat his wounds. Then he sat alone in the outer hall.

After Xu Xingyin had treated his injuries, he quickly called Dangui and the others to help him out.

Sure enough, he saw Jing Zhichen sitting in the outer hall with a frown on his face.

Xu Xingyin felt a little guilty, so she squeezed in and sat down next to Jing Zhichen, hugged her arms and started to act coquettishly.

"Your Highness looks really good today~"

Jing Zhichen didn't buy it, and his face was full of displeasure.

"It turns out that the Crown Princess can still see me in her eyes."

Xu Xingyin found Jing Zhichen, who looked sulky, somewhat amusing, so he took the initiative to move over, took his arm and shook it gently.

"Don't be angry, Your Highness. I'm fine."

"You still want something else?!"

Xu Xingyin dared not talk nonsense anymore and quickly expressed his opinion.

"I didn't, I wasn't, don't talk nonsense! Don't worry, Your Highness, I cherish my life~"

After saying that, Xu Xingyin didn't care about Jing Zhichen's expression. He reached out and climbed onto Jing Zhichen's neck, pulling him down a little, and then leaned closer to him.

The distance between the two was so close that they could almost feel each other's breath. Jing Zhichen's eyes darkened, but he did not look away.

Xu Xingyin chuckled, her breath sweet as orchid, her voice full of coquettishness.

"Just forgive me~ I promise there won't be a next time!"

Feeling the faint fragrance in the crook of his neck, the last bit of anger in Jing Zhichen's heart disappeared.

He sighed, put his arm around Xu Xingyin's waist and brought her into his arms.

"Xu Jiaojiao, you always know how to control me."

Upon hearing this, Xu Xingyin immediately looked up and kissed Jing Zhichen on the face, smiling so much that her eyes curved into crescents.

"No, it's because I like you that I back off. Your Highness is the same to me."

Xu Xingyin smiled brightly, and the haze in Jing Zhichen's heart was swept away.

Then he gently rubbed the top of Xu Xingyin's head and finally got to the point.

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