Chapter 308 The troublesome Liuli

Ye Jiayao looked at Princess Yi De with a look of surprise and doubt.

How is it possible? Xiao Jing is not the kind of person who doesn't love himself! Even if A Ruan got married, he was only depressed for a while and then returned to normal.

"Perhaps Xiaojing has his own difficulties!" Ye Jiayao defended Xiaojing naturally.

Yide smiled bitterly: "I also hope that he has his own reasons! But when I say something to him, he talks back to me, which makes me so angry."

Ye Jiayao was silent for a moment and said, "I'll ask him."

"Well, apart from his brother, he is the most willing to listen to you. You can try to persuade him." Yi De had no choice but to find Ye Jiayao.

Ye Jiayao nodded and said, "Xiao Jing is also my brother, I won't ignore him."

After seeing Yi De off, Ye Jiayao was uneasy. She had been so busy taking care of herself recently that she hadn't paid much attention to the affairs at the Helian Palace.

During the meal, Ye Jiayao found that Youshi was always distracted and even ate two pieces of mutton, which she usually didn't eat, without realizing it.

Could it be that Mrs. You also has something on her mind?

After dinner, You called Ye Jiayao over.

"There's something I want to hear from you."

Seeing that Youshi looked solemn, Ye Jiayao also became serious.

"Just now Princess Yide told me that Liuli has been in contact with Prince Yu's concubine these days, which made the Queen very unhappy. The Queen Mother said a few words to Liuli, but Liuli said that we are all family, which made the Queen Mother very angry. What do you think about this?"

Ye Jiayao was speechless. Liuli was really a strange woman. She had no idea what Liuli's brain was made of. People like them who were on the edge had to be cautious, fearing that they would be drawn into the vortex. But she was so good that she was openly getting close to Prince Yu's concubine. Wasn't she afraid of upsetting the Queen and the Crown Prince?
Princess Yide's main purpose of coming here is probably for Liuli. After all, Liuli is Chunfeng's wife. Some things are very subtle. Jing'an Marquis's Mansion has never made a clear statement, but both the Crown Prince and Prince Yu value Jing'an Marquis's Mansion. Chunyu is secondary. The key is the Marquis. The Marquis's appeal in the army is not comparable to that of ordinary people. Both sides are striving for it, and they don't want to break this balance.

Outsiders don't know how bad the relationship between Chunfeng and Liuli is. Even the Empress Dowager doesn't know the details. They still think Chunfeng still loves Liuli and is willing to move out of Jing'an Marquis Mansion for Liuli. If Liuli doesn't understand the situation and drags Chunfeng into it, a small variable may affect the overall situation. Therefore, Princess Yide made a special trip.

"I think we should remind Chunfeng that no one can stop Liuli from doing anything, but Chunfeng himself must have the backbone." Ye Jiayao said.

Youshi sighed, "I am just worried about Chunfeng. Liuli is not tactful in her actions. Please don't harm Chunfeng."

"Mother, I'll ask Chunyu to go see Chunfeng tonight." Ye Jiayao said.

This damn woman is still so worrying even after moving away.

Back in his room, Chunyu was teasing Baoer. Baoer seemed to like him very much. Whenever Chunyu teased her, she would laugh happily.

Ye Jiayao saw that Chunyu's posture of holding the baby was getting better and better. Unlike the first time, he was so nervous that he was sweating and didn't dare to move at all. She thought that when they had children in the future, Chunyu would definitely be a qualified father.

Ye Jiayao also wanted to join in teasing Baoer, but now there were more important things to do, so she softly ordered: "Alian, take Baoer down first."

A Lian took Bao Er from the prince and said, "Bao Er, let's go play with Xiao Ji and Xiao Rui."

Qiao Xi knew that the Second Young Mistress and the Young Master had something to say, so she also stepped out.

Xia Chunyu was still a little reluctant to let go of the baby. The faint milky scent was so pleasant that it could melt his heart.

"What did your mother talk to you about?" Xia Chunyu asked first.

Ye Jiayao explained the situation: "You should go to the Seventh Prince's Mansion to see Chunfeng! You still have to be cautious."

Some of the servants in the Seventh Prince's Mansion were originally from the Marquis of Jing'an's Mansion, so the situation of Chunfeng and Liuli is still clear here. Liuli has spent a lot of effort to win back Chunfeng, serving tea and water every day and deliberately trying to please him, but Chunfeng ignored her and didn't care about Liuli's affairs. Even if he knew that Liuli was dating Prince Yu's concubine Lin, he didn't care and let it go. It's not good to continue like this.

Chunyu said angrily: "Why can't she be quiet for a while? Who is she?"

"Let's not care who she is. Just don't let Chunfeng suffer any loss and bring trouble to the Marquis' Mansion." Ye Jiayao said.

Chunyu frowned and said, "I'll go over right away."

As he walked out, Ye Jiayao hurriedly said, "Please put on your cloak. It's quite cold when riding a horse at night."

Chunyu never takes a car when traveling alone, he prefers to ride a horse.

Xia Chunyu did not refuse and let Ye Jiayao tie the cloak for him. Although there was no need for this, he did not want Ye Jiayao to worry.

That night, after Chunyu left, Liuli came with a bowl of cinnamon and lotus seed soup in her hand. Chunfeng tonight was different from usual. As soon as she entered the door, Chunfeng's cold eyes fell on her, unlike before, when he completely ignored her existence.

Liuli was a little nervous. Did Chunyu say something to Chunfeng? Chunfeng looked at her unfriendlyly.

"This is freshly stewed. Eat it while it's hot. Don't cook it too late. I'm leaving first." Liuli thought it would be better to leave quickly.

"stop."

As soon as she turned around, a cold voice came from behind her.

Liuli paused and turned around timidly: "What's the matter?"

After so many days of efforts, he finally spoke to her. If his expression wasn't so cold and his tone wasn't so icy, she would jump for joy instead of being so frightened as she was now.

It’s not that Chunfeng’s political sense is dull, but he is in a bad mood right now, so he has overlooked some things. His second brother came over tonight and reminded him, and he felt it necessary to have a good talk with Liuli.

"Sit down." Chunfeng is very frugal with words.

Liuli chose a chair farthest from Chunfeng and sat down.

Chunfeng was speechless. Is he so scary?

Well, she still knew to be afraid of him, which was not a bad thing. Although he no longer had any hope for her, he just hoped that she could live in peace and not cause any more trouble.

"Are you familiar with Prince Yu's concubine Lin?"

Liuli suddenly realized that this was the reason. It was really strange. The Queen Mother also criticized her for this. Didn't she just meet and talk with Lin a few times? Why was everyone making such a fuss? Her friendship with Lin didn't mean she supported Prince Yu?
"We're not that familiar with each other, we've met before, what's wrong?" Liuli felt a little unhappy, but she didn't show it on her face. This was the first time Chunfeng had spoken to her properly since they moved here, and she didn't want to make the atmosphere awkward.

"Let's have less contact in the future!" Chunfeng said.

"Why?" Liuli was not convinced. She had almost no friends. After she moved out, only Lin came to see her, and the two of them got along quite well. If she was not allowed to date Lin, she would not even have a friend.

Chun Feng raised his eyebrows and said unhappily, "Do you really not understand or are you pretending not to understand?"

Liuli said, "I know what you are worried about, but I am not a person without sense of propriety! My personal relationship with Lin will not affect anyone else, so why not allow it? Ye Jinxuan is also a good friend of Princess Yu. Her relationship with Princess Yu is much closer than mine and Lin, so why doesn't anyone say anything about her?"

Chunfeng was choked by her words. He wanted to say, can you compare with the second sister-in-law? The second sister-in-law always does things that make people feel at ease, unlike you, who are always confused and think they are right when they get into trouble. Moreover, it is said that Princess Yu is not favored at all, and Lin is the real mistress of the palace. It is much more dangerous to associate with Lin than with Princess Yu.

But Chunfeng already knew Liuli's temper very well. Second sister-in-law was a thorn in Liuli's heart and a weak spot in her body. If he said so, Liuli would not only not listen, but would also do the opposite.

Chunfeng thought about it carefully and said, "You should know that Lin is the one that Prince Yu loves the most. You have a close relationship with Lin, and people outside will inevitably make all kinds of speculations. You don't care, but how will others see me? You don't want me to be pushed to the forefront, right?"

Liuli actually took these words to heart and remained silent. She really didn't think too much about it. She just felt that her relationship with Lin was her own private matter and she never thought that it would involve Chunfeng.

"There are rumors outside now, speculating whether I am going to join Prince Yu's camp. Do you think this is a good thing? Why does the emperor value the Jing'an Marquis' Mansion so much? It is because the Jing'an Marquis' Mansion will always be loyal to the emperor. Liuli, you are a princess and the third young lady of the Jing'an Marquis' Mansion. You have to consider some things for everyone." Chunfeng's tone was relatively gentle.

Liuli nodded silently: "I understand. I will have less contact with her in the future. However, I can't just avoid her when she comes to my house. Wouldn't it be too obvious if I did that?"

Chunfeng rubbed his eyebrows. That's true, but it's not good to be too obvious.

"It's okay as long as you know it." Chunfeng didn't say much. He said everything he needed to say. Liuli seemed to have listened to him. As long as she was not hopelessly stupid, there shouldn't be any big problem.

"Oh!" Liuli responded obediently.

"Okay, you go back first. I still have to continue reading official documents." Chunfeng began to order them to leave.

Liuli stood up disappointedly: "Then don't be too late!"

Tonight, Chunfeng was able to speak to her calmly, which was already a big improvement. Although Liuli was eager to improve her relationship with him, she also knew that such things could not be rushed, so she left obediently.

Chunfeng stared at the bowl of steaming cinnamon and lotus seed soup on the table.

Sometimes he really felt sorry for Liuli. Liuli was a spoiled child. The Queen Mother's endless pampering led to Liuli's arrogance, selfishness, and she didn't know how to repent when she was wrong. Everyone regarded her as a scourge, and she didn't even have a friend. But it was precisely because of this that Lin's show of goodwill was worrying. He didn't believe that Lin was just making friends, and there must be a purpose.

People say Liuli is simple-minded, but she has many ways to harm others. People say she is smart, but she always does stupid things and doesn't even know she's been sold out.

Chunfeng held his forehead with his hand, he had a headache...

(End of this chapter)