"But why would the Empress Dowager treat her own flesh and blood with such vicious malice?" This was what Xiao Yuge couldn't understand the most. Where in the world could there be a mother so cruel? 。"Perhaps only the Empress Dowager knows the answer." 。"But, senior brother, now that we know where the Mother Gourd is, shouldn't we do something? Qian Tingxuan's body can't hold on for much longer." 。Xiao Yuge now wished she could rush into Shoukang Palace and force the Empress Dowager to hand over the Mother's Vase. 。This matter needs to be discussed with the prince at an appropriate opportunity. The decision lies with him. We can't possibly take Empress Dowager and perform surgery on her to extract a maternal womb. 。"He Crane wore a solemn expression, showing not a hint of happiness at finding the mother's gourd." 。"Then I'll go talk to him now." 。"Xiao Yu's song, not a moment longer would she wait" 。Yet, He Ming intercepted him: "Lord should have important matters to attend to these days. Please don't distract him." 。"Is there something important to do? What is it?" Xiao Yuge frowned, wondering what else she didn't know."Little junior sister, there are some things he doesn't tell you because he's protecting you. I've known him for many years, and I've never seen him go this far for anyone. He truly likes you." 。"As they say, a bystander sees clearly. As Crane's long-time friend and comrade in arms for so many years, he naturally saw things more clearly than anyone else." 。Xiao Yu Ge pursed her lips, but she didn't know how to respond. She wasn't unaware of Qian Ting Xuan's feelings for her, it's just that... she was afraid. Afraid that Qian Ting Xuan would be like Qian Si Chen from her past life, saying sweet nothings on one hand while stabbing her with a knife on the other, making her taste both sweetness and pain. After living through this life again, all she wanted was revenge, then to wander the world alone, never wanting to touch love again. 。“Little sister, a few days ago, I went to West Lake and met Master Uncle and Master. Master Uncle also told me about some things you did. Although he didn't say it directly, I already guessed it. Back then, when Master Uncle said that the adopted daughter of the Xiao family was a girl of auspicious qi, but you were actually the adopted daughter of the Xiao family, so you are the true girl of auspicious qi. All your decisions, even your ending, are closely related to the national fortune. Once your identity is revealed, both you and the King's path will be very difficult. I don’t care about the national fortune, but both you and the King are people I care about. I hope you both can be well.” 。He had watched Qian Tingxuan grow stronger step by step all the way, and he also knew that Qian Tingxuan's only weakness was his junior sister. A Qian Tingxuan without weaknesses would be focused solely on world peace and would be cold and ruthless. A Qian Tingxuan with weaknesses still wants world peace, but for her sake, he strives for it, wanting to protect her from worry all her life. 。If this good fortune can bring peace, prosperity, and good health to Qian Tingxuan for his entire life, I'd be willing to give it all up. 。Let's just call it paying back all those times he saved my life. 。Actually, back then Xiao Yu Ge had already guessed it. It's just that Xiao Jia Yu Fu wanted that honor, so give it to her. After all, she did take away someone else's life for over ten years. It's just that she didn't expect Xiao Yu Fu to want to get rid of her time and again. If not for the sake of the Xiao family elders, she wouldn't know how many times she would have gotten rid of Xiao Yu Fu. 。He crane turned to look at the figure at the entrance of the courtyard, a slight smile playing on his lips: "If Your Highness heard you say that, he would be very happy." 。"Little apprentice sister, you actually care about him too, don't you?" This foolish apprentice sister is just not aware yet, or perhaps she doesn't dare to admit it. In reality, there's Qian Tingxuan in her heart. 。 "Who said I care about him?" Xiao Yuge curled her lips: "He's domineering, forceful, bullies me, and takes advantage of me. I don't care about him at all. I just think he looks okay, that's it, it's a pity. Besides, he saved me so many times, I have to repay his kindness, right?" "Then why not Xiao Ge'er give himself to him!" At this time, Qian Tingxuan strode in from the doorway 。"You, you, you, eavesdropping on people's conversations" 。Xiao Yu Ge didn't expect him to appear suddenly, her face flushed involuntarily. A blush spread across her fair skin, making her look incredibly beautiful. 。"I don't want to either, I just got here and heard..." 。Qianting Xuan pulled her into his arms, feigning innocence and ignoring He Ming who was still standing there. 。"What are you doing? Let me go!" Xiao Yuge tried to push him away: "My senior brother is still here..." 。"

He coughed lightly twice: “If you want to show affection, go back to your own courtyard. Showing love in front of an old bachelor like me who doesn't even have a sweetheart will attract lightning!”

“Little Ge’er, come, let's go back to the room, and leave him to sleep with his pillow.”

。"Qianting Xuan still didn't forget to stab a knife in his heart, he carried Xiao Yuge out of the courtyard with one hand." 。

He was both amused and indignant, shaking his head: "How can this little junior sister possibly compete with the King who has eight hundred minds? Admit defeat, junior sister!"

Back at the main courtyard, Qian Tingxuan finally let go of Xiao Yuge, who had been grumbling all the way. He finally understood that he still held a certain position in her heart; she was just a little slow to realize it. It didn't matter, he could wait for her to catch on. His own future wife, he would spoil her no matter what.

。My senior brother said that you'll be very busy these days, so you don't have to send me back. I can go back by myself. 。Xiao Yu Ge still thought he was going to send her back to Ruyi Pavilion. 。"I didn't say I was going to send you back." 。" Oh, then I'll go back myself. " 。It was already dark outside, she should go back, or Qing Luo and Feng Jie would be worried. 。"I didn't say I would send you back, but I also didn't say you could stay." 。With a flick of his wrist, Qianting pulled her onto his lap. 。"I don't want to sleep here, I want to go back " 。He always slept restlessly here, for he originally slept outside while she slept inside. But every morning when they woke up, he would be found in her bed, claiming he had sleepwalked. He'd say it was a dream, and I believed him only because there was no other explanation. 。"You are not allowed to go anywhere these two days. You must stay in the palace. You have two choices: one is that I've sealed your acupoints and tied you up in the room; the other is that you obediently stay here and wait for a few days, then I'll send you back to Ruyi Pavilion." 。"You're so annoying!" Xiao Yuge was a little upset. His martial arts skills were unknown to be higher than hers, and wanting to escape his grasp was simply impossible. However, if he wasn't at the mansion, then no one dared to stop her. 。

Qianting Xuan seemed to see through her thoughts: "Don't even think about running away, I have already ordered the people in the house to watch you. If you disappear, they will be in trouble!"

"Qianting Xuan, how can you do this!" Xiao Yuge stomped her feet angrily

。"Now you are the mistress of the Prince's Manor, my little princess. If the Princess disappears, it is because they failed to protect her, and they will naturally be punished." 。Qian Tingxuan easily had her under his control. 。

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