Double Life: The Sickly Prince Eavesdrops on My Heart

After Qin Ruhuan got up, Chunhua Qiuyue came in quietly to help her wash and dress, while Xiahe and Dongxue had already prepared breakfast.

Qin Ruhuan came to the table and saw that Xiao Jingxuan had been waiting there for a long time. There was a table full of delicious dishes in front of him, which was dazzling.

"Wow! So many delicious foods! I'm really starving!" Qin Ruhuan couldn't help but drooling, her eyes full of surprise and desire.

She sat down happily, and Xiao Jingxuan first considerately picked up a small and exquisite meat bun for her, and then served her a bowl of steaming hot soup.

Qin Ruhuan took a bite and immediately felt the fragrance wafting in the air. The juice was fresh and delicious, and the wonderful taste bloomed on the tip of her tongue.

"It's delicious! Who made it? I want to eat it again tomorrow!" Qin Ruhuan ate with gusto and said as she ate.

"Miss! I did it!" Xia He answered happily, her face filled with pride and joy.

Qin Ruhuan gave her a thumbs up, and Xia He's face was full of pride, as if she had received great praise.

Qin Ruhuan was very satisfied with her breakfast. She burped and said, "Your Majesty, I'm full!"

"Change your clothes and let's go to the palace to see the emperor!" Xiao Jingxuan looked at her lovingly, his eyes full of tenderness.

Qin Ruhuan nodded obediently, turned back to her room to change into decent clothes, got on the carriage with Xiao Jingxuan, and drove towards the palace.

Along the way, Qin Ruhuan couldn't help feeling a little nervous, after all, this was her first time to enter the palace to meet the emperor.

Qin Ruhuan sat in the carriage, twisting her handkerchief unconsciously with her hands, a hint of nervousness that was hard to conceal on her beautiful face.

She raised her eyes to look at Xiao Jingxuan from time to time, and finally couldn't help but whispered: "Your Majesty, this is the first time for me to enter the palace to see the emperor. I am really a little scared. I don't know what to do later."

Qin Ruhuan sat in the carriage, twisting her handkerchief unconsciously with her hands, a hint of nervousness that was hard to conceal on her beautiful face.

She raised her eyes to look at Xiao Jingxuan from time to time, and finally couldn't help but whispered: "Your Majesty, I am really a little nervous when I enter the palace to see the emperor this time, I am afraid that I will make the emperor unhappy!"

Seeing her like this, Xiao Jingxuan reached out and held her slightly trembling hand, and said gently: "Don't be afraid, Huan'er. The emperor has always been kind and benevolent. As long as you observe etiquette, there is no need to worry too much."

Qin Ruhuan felt relieved after hearing this, but still asked with some concern: "Your Majesty, if I have done anything inappropriate, please remind me!"

Xiao Jingxuan patted her hand gently and comforted her: "Don't let your imagination run wild. I will protect you. Just relax and treat this as an ordinary meeting."

Qin Ruhuan took a deep breath, her eyes full of determination: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will be careful and cautious."

Seeing her like this, Xiao Jingxuan reached out and held her hand, saying gently: "The emperor has always been kind and benevolent. As long as you observe etiquette, there is no need to worry too much."

When she arrived at the imperial palace, she saw the towering palace and solemn guards. Although it was not Qin Ruhuan's first time entering the palace, she still felt a solemn and oppressive feeling.

Led by the eunuchs, Qin Ruhuan and Xiao Jingxuan walked along the long palace road towards the palace where the emperor was.

As soon as she entered the palace and saw Emperor Wen, Qin Ruhuan hurriedly bowed.

Emperor Wen smiled slightly and motioned for them to stand up. His eyes stayed on Qin Ruhuan for a moment and he said, "Jingxuan, your princess is really pretty."

Xiao Jingxuan hurriedly said: "Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty."

The emperor and Xiao Jingxuan were discussing some state affairs. Qin Ruhuan listened quietly at the side, not daring to say much.

Xiao Jingxuan looked up from time to time and looked at Qin Ruhuan, his eyes full of doting.

Emperor Wen asked Xiao Jingxuan some more questions, discussing some important state affairs and border situations.

Xiao Jingxuan responded calmly and clearly, and the emperor nodded slightly from time to time to show his satisfaction.

Then, the emperor turned his gaze to Qin Ruhuan and asked with a smile about her life in the palace.

Qin Ruhuan replied respectfully and politely: "Your Majesty, everything is fine in the palace, and the people in Prince Jing's palace are very nice!" Her words showed her respect for Xiao Jingxuan and her satisfaction with life in the palace.

Emperor Wen smiled and nodded, "As long as you two are fine, I don't have to worry anymore!"

At this time, Concubine Yu was seen twisting her waist and coming slowly, surrounded by a group of palace maids.

She wore luxurious pearls and jade on her head, was dressed in silk and satin, her face was thickly powdered, and her eyes revealed arrogance and disdain.

"Your Majesty... am I here at the wrong time?" Concubine Yu said with a wry smile.

"It's okay. Prince Jing and the Princess are coming over. You can stay for a while too!" Emperor Wen said with a smile.

Imperial Concubine Yu looked Qin Ruhuan up and down, a scornful smile appeared on her lips, and she said in a sarcasm: "Oh, is this the new princess married by Prince Xiao? Looking at her appearance, she is quite pretty, but her temperament reveals a sense of pettiness no matter how you look at her."

Qin Ruhuan's heart tightened when she heard this, but she still pretended to be calm and bowed respectfully to the favorite concubine.

The concubine ignored him and continued, "I heard that the princess is very talented and beautiful. After seeing her today, I can see that she is indeed extraordinary in temperament and appearance!"

She paused and continued, "But I wonder if this talent is as good as it is said to be? Why don't Princess Jing show your talent to His Majesty?"

Qin Ruhuan frowned slightly, thinking to herself: This Imperial Concubine Yu is really as annoying as her son, the Third Prince! "

Qin Ruhuan leaned forward and said, "Then I will write a poem on the theme of peony and dedicate it to the imperial concubine!"

"The peonies in the palace are in full bloom, their splendor and elegance reflecting the blue sky. The spring breeze blows through the palace, filling it with fragrance, and their beauty is the most beautiful among all the flowers, attracting people's love."

After hearing this, Concubine Yu snorted coldly: "Can this be considered a poem? It's too mediocre and has no originality."

As she spoke, she turned to look at His Majesty and said coquettishly, "Your Majesty, look at this, is this what you call outstanding talent?"

Then, Imperial Concubine Yu continued to insist, "I heard that the princess is an excellent embroiderer. I have a piece of brocade here. You have half an hour to embroider a lifelike hibiscus flower. If you can't do it well, you will not be worthy of the title."

When Qin Ruhuan heard the Imperial Concubine's request that she embroider a hibiscus flower within half an hour, she raised her head slightly, her eyes firm and calm, and said neither servilely nor arrogantly: "I'm not being servile, Imperial Concubine. I don't know how to embroider, and I'm afraid I can't fulfill your request."

When the imperial concubine heard this, her face instantly turned gloomy, and she shrieked, "What? You can't embroider? A princess like you can't even do this basic skill for women. It's really ridiculous!"

After hearing this, Xiao Jingxuan's face suddenly turned gloomy. This woman actually dared to embarrass his princess in front of her. It seemed that she was too comfortable in the palace!

The woman he couldn't even pamper enough came to the palace not to be bullied!

"My dear concubine! Please be careful with your words! Which law stipulates that a princess must know needlework?" Xiao Jingxuan frowned slightly, and he was extremely forbearing in his heart.