It's easy to be a villain, but hard to be a princess

Royal Palace.

Since Han Zixiao was imprisoned, Chu Ruihong had the urge to go to the prison more than once, but thought that Han Zixiao had betrayed him for Chu Muqing, so he gave up again.

Han Zixiao is his closest friend, he used to talk about everything and was very close.He thought that this friendship could last a lifetime, so he put away his admiration for him and allowed him to start a family and start a career, but he never thought that Han Zixiao would betray him for Chu Muqing in the end.Angry, hateful, angry at his betrayal, hated him for falling in love with someone else.

It happened that Fan Youcheng came to the imperial study to face the saint, Chu Ruihong asked: "Uncle, do you think I should go to the prison to visit him?"

Fan Youcheng pondered for a moment, then said, "I think it shouldn't be."

"Why not?"

"One is that the prison is too cloudy. If the emperor goes there to hurt the dragon's body, the second is that Han Zixiao's heart has already turned to the regent. If the emperor sees him, he will only be upset. It is better not to see him." Fan Youcheng said.

Chu Ruihong was thoughtful, and remained silent for a long time.

Fan Youcheng was good at observing words and expressions, and said: "However, if the emperor wants to see him, there is no harm in going."

"No need, uncle is right, his heart is no longer with me, now seeing him, I will only be upset."

Fan Youcheng raised the corners of his lips.

The eunuch outside the palace came to report, and the regent asked to see him, Chu Ruihong said: "Tell me."

After Chu Muqing came in, he cast a sidelong glance at Fan Youcheng, then bowed his hands and bowed. Chu Ruihong said that there is no need to be too polite, and asked, "I don't know why the emperor came here."

Chu Ruihong thought that Chu Muqing was here to intercede for Han Zixiao, but he didn't expect that Chu Muqing was talking about political matters, "The post of Zhongcheng, the imperial censor, is temporarily vacant. I wonder which official the emperor would like to promote?"

Originally there were two Censor Zhongcheng, Liu Qinghe is no longer alive, Han Zixiao is in prison, now the position of Censor Zhongcheng is vacant, Chu Ruihong said: "I am also looking for candidates, I will make an order when I am done. "

Chu Muqing said: "I have a candidate who I want to recommend."

"Who?"

"He Yangyuan, the Prime Minister of the Zuo Temple of Dali Temple, has solved many strange cases in recent years. He is resourceful, fair and upright. He is the most suitable position for the post of Yushi Zhongcheng."

Chu Ruihong looked at Fan Youcheng and asked, "What do you think of Fan Aiqing?"

Fan Youcheng said: "I think it's wrong. If I remember correctly, He Yangyuan was only promoted to Dali Temple Zuo Sicheng half a year ago, and now he is promoted to Yushi Zhongcheng. Other officials in the court must have objections."

Chu Muqing said: "It is reasonable for a virtuous person to be promoted to an official position. If an official complains in private, then he can only blame himself for his incompetence."

"Most of the courtiers are doing their best for the court, but the prince didn't see it."

Chu Ruihong and Fan Youcheng sang together, "Fan Aiqing is right. Many officials in the court are doing their best for the court, but they have not been able to attract the attention of the emperor's uncle. Therefore, the vacancy of the post of Yushi Zhongcheng has yet to be considered, otherwise justice will be lost. It will make other officials dissatisfied."

"The minister is just recommending to the emperor. If the emperor feels that it is inappropriate, he will arrange someone else." Chu Muqing said.

Chu Muqing returned to the mansion from the palace, saw that the time was approaching dusk, so she took the dishes that she ordered the kitchen to cook early in the morning, took a few sage books from the shelf and put them in the bottom of the food box, and took Ye Qing to the prison .

Han Zixiao was delighted the moment he saw Chu Muqing, but he couldn't hide his guilt. He had done so many stupid things, so it was not worthy of Chu Muqing's kindness to him.

Chu Muqing sat with him on the new straw mat, laying out the meals brought over plate by plate.Han Zixiao said: "The prince doesn't need to treat me so well, I really don't deserve the prince to do this."

"A one-night couple with a hundred days of grace, you and this king have been married for nearly half a year, and it has long been more than a hundred days of grace."

Chu Muqing's words made Han Zixiao feel very guilty, "I have something to ask the lord."

"Say."

"Now I'm in prison and I can't get out for three to five years, so I want to ask the prince to abolish my title of princess."

Chu Muqing fiddled with the food box for a while, then fell silent for a while, Han Zixiao continued: "My lord is not young, and I should marry a woman as my concubine. Firstly, I will continue to have an heir for my lord, and secondly, I can help my lord take care of it." Palace."

"The moment I decided to marry you in, this king never thought about heirs."

Han Zixiao said: "The lord is a nobleman in Tianhuang, how can he have no heirs."

Chu Muqing tilted her head and looked at him, "Han Zixiao, believe it or not, this king will never marry anyone again in this life."

Han Zixiao's nose soured, Chu Muqing obviously meant to wait for him.

Chu Muqing handed the wooden chopsticks to Han Zixiao, and wrote casually: "It's only ten years, it will pass soon."

Han Zixiao held the chopsticks but did not move for a long time. Chu Muqing poured him half a bowl of ginseng soup, "If you don't want to eat, drink some soup first."

"My lord." Han Zixiao said suddenly, "I really don't deserve your kindness to me."

Chu Muqing put down the bowl in her hand, "My king's meaning is already very clear, don't you understand?"

"No, it's because I understand that I feel guilty. I have done many things that are not good for the prince. I really don't deserve the prince to treat me well."

Chu Muqing looked at him and frowned, "What have you done?"

Han Zixiao doesn't want to hold back on him anymore, he should tell him all the truth, let him understand that Han Zixiao is not worth him to do this, "I used to be the emperor's companion, and I feel like brothers and sisters with him, the emperor wants In charge of the government and military power, I will do my best to help him. At the beginning, I was close to the prince, but the purpose was to help him monitor his every move. When he was in danger in the south of the Yangtze River, the prince was poisoned. I had no intention of saving the prince. I hope that the prince will never come back Go to the capital."

"Then why was it saved in the end?"

"Saving the prince is just because I am afraid that you will survive and blame me when you return to the capital." Han Zixiao continued: "At the time when the prince came to propose marriage, I was absolutely unwilling in my heart, but at that time I didn't dare to offend the prince. Reluctantly, I agreed, and after I entered the palace, I acted as a spy and reported the news of the prince to the emperor. Looking forward to the day when your power will be removed, I will also be relieved."

Chu Muqing listened to Han Zixiao's words, although her face was calm, but her heart was disturbed, "Why did you say it?"

"I said it just because I wanted to tell the lord that everything I did to the lord was false. The purpose of approaching the lord was to harm the lord, so it's not worthy of you to treat me well."

Chu Muqing stared at Han Zixiao and asked word by word: "Then I ask you, have you ever loved me, even the slightest bit?"

Han Zixiao managed to squeeze out a light smile, "I only like women. I have always only wanted to marry women and have children. I have never been attracted to men. I always say that I like the way the prince let down his hair, but It’s because I feel that when the prince let down his hair, he resembles a woman six to seven times.”

As soon as Han Zixiao finished speaking, a loud slap sounded in the prison, Han Zixiao's face was in pain, he remembered that this was the second time Chu Muqing hit him, the first time was because he said something disrespectful after drinking.

Han Zixiao looked at the food box on the grass, and from the corner of his vision was Chu Muqing's leaving back. After a while, a tear finally fell from his sore eyes and fell on the straw mat.

This is the best way, he, Han Zixiao, has nothing to hide from Chu Muqing, and Chu Muqing will never give up his heirs for him, and will never wait for him again.

After night fell, the jailers lit the two oil lamps outside, and the flames the size of soybeans could only illuminate the outline.Han Zixiao didn't move for a long time as Chu Muqing left, and the food beside him was already completely cold.

Xu Huang next door said, "Brother Han, are you okay?"

Han Zixiao's voice was low and hoarse, "It's fine."

Xu Huang sighed, "Why are you doing this? Don't say it as if you don't care if you care about it. If you hurt someone, you're hurting yourself."

Han Zixiao looked down at the few books that Chu Muqing brought, "Didn't Brother Xu say that half of my life has been ruined, and I must not delay others."

Xu Huang thought for a while, then lazily leaned against the wall, "It's true, people like us, the most taboo is to have worries, and with worries, life will be sad."

Han Zixiao closed his eyes. If Chu Muqing was concerned, not only would he be sad, but Chu Muqing would suffer too.

When Chu Muqing returned to the mansion, Uncle Song came to meet him and asked, "Is everything alright, Princess?"

Chu Muqing kept a straight face, "In the future, don't mention him in front of me."

Uncle Song was at a loss, what happened to the prince.But he is just a servant, the prince will do whatever he says.Song Bo said again: "Dinner is ready, please go to the dining hall to have dinner."

"Withdraw, the king has no appetite today." After finishing speaking, he went straight back to the room.

Uncle Song looked at Ye Qing who was following Chu Muqing, and asked softly, "What's going on?"

"I don't know. The prince went in to see the young master, and came out after a while. After he came out, his face was very ugly."

After returning to the room, Chu Muqing took off the Hetian jade hairpin from the jade crown. This jade hairpin was given to him by Han Zixiao, and he had been wearing it before.

I was about to throw the jade hairpin away, but after hesitating for a moment, I opened a brocade box on the high table and put the jade hairpin in it.Glancing at herself with loose hair in the bronze mirror, Chu Muqing frowned, looked away, and called the maid to come in and tie his hair.

After finishing her hair, Chu Muqing went straight to the study to read the official documents. Usually, no matter what happened, he could quickly calm down, but today he couldn't concentrate.

Han Zixiao spent a few more days in prison, counting from the moment he came in, this is No. 12 days.Ever since I confessed to Chu Muqing, I feel both uncomfortable and relieved, which is very complicated.

The jailer didn't know that Chu Muqing had broken with him, and he sent Han Zixiao a basin of clean water to wash his face and body on time every day according to Chu Muqing's previous instructions, and the food was better than others.

However, this kind of special treatment must not last long. These jailers always know how to act according to the situation. If Chu Muqing didn't come to see him for a long time, they wouldn't be so concerned.

Han Zixiao had already memorized the few books that Chu Muqing had brought over backwards, so he grabbed the straw stalks on the ground and practiced calligraphy on the ground.