Chapter 30 Not Afraid

Night falls.

Zhan Li delivered a letter to the corner in front of Yimeyuan, and then saw Wang Changyue pacing at the door, looking inside from time to time.

Su Jian then walked out and said to him distantly and respectfully: "Master Wang, the girl said it's too late and it's inconvenient to see you. Please go back."

Wang Changyue's face gradually became lonely, "Then you give these to Ying and tell her that she can use them tomorrow."

Su Jian pushed it away with an embarrassed look on her face, "Master Wang, please don't embarrass me. The girl won't accept your things."

"I just hope that Aying can understand my feelings. I won't bother her. This is exactly what she needs." Wang Changyue is no longer obsessed with getting Aying to accept him. He hopes that Aying can be happy and successful.

This made Su Jian very embarrassed. She didn't know whether to accept or not. "Master Wang, the girl said that if you treat her as a friend, keeping a distance is the best protection."

Seeing Wang Changyue's hurt expression, Su Jian couldn't help but persuade him, "No, Mr. Wang, don't blame me. Everyone in Yimeiyuan is watching. Every time you show your affection, it makes Mother Wang feel dangerous. I really don't want to be disturbed by it."

Wang Changyue was obviously surprised to hear Su Jian's words, "You mean--"

"Just like the girl said, if you treat her as a friend, keeping a distance is the best way." Su Jian said and then stepped back.

Wang Changyue gradually withdrew his hand, turned and left.

Zhan Li had guessed almost the same thing in his mind, and only knocked on the door of Yimeyuan when he no longer saw Wang Changyue.

"Guard Zhan." Su Jian said in surprise.

"The prince asked the young lady to remember the details here carefully before entering the palace tomorrow." He said as he handed over the letter.

Su Jian quickly took it, "Yes."

Huo Aying had already taken off her hairpins and rings and was preparing to rest.

"Who is it?" Huo Aying turned his head and asked.

Su Jian handed over the letter, "Guard Zhan sent it over, saying that the prince asked you to memorize it before entering the palace."

Huo Aying took it curiously and asked, "What is so mysterious?"

As soon as he unfolded it and read a few sentences carefully, he understood, "Oh! I thought it was something else? It turns out to be the likes and dislikes of the Emperor and Concubine Sheng. It's rare that the prince went to such great lengths to get this detailed list. He was really afraid that I would make a mistake and lose face for the Marquisate!"

The more she talked, the more Ah Ying's mind would pop up the image of the prince who always thought he was right about everything. She gritted her teeth and muttered, "If you mess with me again, I will really make him a concubine according to the emperor's preferences!"

Su Jian was shocked and tried to dissuade him, "Oh, oh, oh, young lady, don't think like that. This Yimei Courtyard is not an airtight wall!"

"I'm just joking in front of you, don't worry." Huo Aying felt sorry for Su Jian. It was difficult for her to meet him, who was half master and half hostage.

When Zhan Li returned to the other courtyard, he really didn't know whether he should tell him what happened before the letter was delivered. "Sir, the letter has been delivered."

"Yeah." Xie Chengyi didn't look up.

Perhaps he noticed Zhan Li's emotions, so he looked up at him, "Anything else?"

For the first time, Zhan Li felt like a mother-in-law. "I don't know whether I should say it or not."

"Then don't say anything!" Xie Chengyi never bothers himself with trivial matters.

"Uh..." Zhan Li was stunned for a moment.

"Young Master Wang seems to like Miss Aying." Zhan Li gritted his teeth and said it.

Xie Chengyi, who was writing, suddenly felt his pen tremble, and the words he had written became crooked and unbearable to read.

"What did you say?"

Zhan Li described the whole thing verbatim: "When I went to Yimeiyuan to deliver the letter, I heard the conversation between Prince Wang and Su Jian. Prince Wang must be in love with her or at least has some interest in her."

"Where is that woman?" Xie Chengyi couldn't help but stand up straight, staring at Zhan Li.

Zhan Li said tentatively: "Guess?"

Xie Chengyi chased after him with a glare, "Do you want to die?"

"Miss Aying didn't confiscate anything and said it's best to keep a distance." Zhan Li looked at the prince as if he was watching a show.

When Xie Chengyi heard this, he relaxed slightly, "You are quite self-aware."

Zhan Li resisted the urge to curl his lips. Just as Zhan Li went out to explain tomorrow's affairs, he turned around and saw several servants gathering in the study.

"What's going on?" Zhan Li took three or two steps forward.

The servant was surprised and asked, "The prince said he was moving back to Songqing Courtyard, didn't you know?"

Zhan Li questioned with a frown, "Move back?"

He looked up at the full moon and asked, "Moving back so late at night?"

The servants looked at each other in bewilderment, "The prince looks very anxious."

As soon as the voice fell, Xie Chengyi packed up his light clothes, "By the way, Zhan Li, you lead these people to pack up, I will go back to Songqingyuan first."

"Prince, are you in such a hurry?" Zhan Li really couldn't understand.

Xie Chengyi seemed to be in a very good mood, "I'm not in a hurry, you guys take your time to clean up."

Boy:......

Zhan Li: ...

***
The next day.

Huo Aying got up early. To be honest, he had never experienced such a situation before, so he couldn't help feeling nervous. Sitting in front of the dressing table, he looked much more nervous.

No matter how many arguments she had with Xie Chengyi on weekdays, she knew that the deep reason was her own inferiority complex. She could be said to have some understanding of the scheming and flattery at the bottom, but she did not dare to consider herself an expert on the intrigues among the powerful.

Although there were several side dishes prepared for breakfast, Huo Aying only took a few bites with his chopsticks. When people are under pressure, their stomachs will show first.

"Girl, just treat it as if you are having a meal with your elders. Listen more, watch more, talk less, smile more, be polite and remember more people. With your intelligence, there will be absolutely no problem." Su Jian instructed cheerfully.

Huo Aying knew that Su Jian was worried about her, so she gave her a big hug from the bottom of her heart, "Thank you, Su Jian..."

Su Jian gently patted Huo Aying's back, "Shuang'er and I will wait for you here!"

Huo Aying nodded with a smile.

As soon as the door was opened, what came into view was Xie Chengyi, who was dressed in a dark blue brocade suit with gold-edged edges. The white chalcedony hanging from his waist made him look elegant and pure, without a trace of murderous aura.

To say that he is good-looking is a bit superficial. He looks like a noble young man, but with more resoluteness.

"Let's go." Xie Chengyi's eyes at this time made Huo Aying, who had been nervous, feel at ease.

"A carriage?" Huo Aying pointed at the carriage road.

Xie Chengyi didn't even look at her, "Your Majesty doesn't like extravagance."

After saying that, he got into the carriage.

Seeing that Huo Aying was still not coming up, Xie Chengyi said calmly: "If you want to walk or ride a horse, you can do that too."

Huo Aying felt a pang of fear. Who would go to the palace to ride a horse?

Huo Aying stepped onto the carriage on a low stool and found a diagonal seat to sit down. As the carriage moved slightly, Huo Aying didn't know where to look. She could only lower her head slightly and stare at the rose pattern on her dress.

"Nervous?" Xie Chengyi asked.

Huo Aying then raised her eyes and slowly met his gaze. From his eyes, Huo Aying did not see any discomfort, but a kind of real concern, and she could not help but nod. Huo Aying never pretended to be smart about things she was not sure of. She didn't know anyone in the palace, so why should she be so strong? If she could let Xie Chengyi pave the way, it would save her a lot of energy.

"Everything has been arranged. Nothing will happen. Just think of it as a visit to the palace to see the world." Xie Chengyi's mood and tone were rarely gentle.

However, the further the carriage went, the more inexplicably nervous Huo Ah Ying became. Various bizarre scenes of his mistakes flashed through his mind. It was precisely because of these random thoughts that his heart beat violently, his lips were tightly pursed, and his hands could not help but tremble slightly. That was the palace, a place where you could be glorious one second and dead on the street the next. It was not a candy shop. It was no exaggeration to say that he was extremely nervous...

Perhaps because he was afraid that Xie Chengyi would notice that he was unwell, Huo Aying quickly hid his hands in his sleeves.

However, this series of abnormal expressions and tense body reactions all fell into Xie Chengyi's eyes, like a cat that was obviously afraid but pretending to be calm.

Xie Chengyi naturally and lightly covered Huo Aying's hand. Although the large palm was separated by her clothes, when Huo Aying saw it, she felt a sudden warmth and comfort spread throughout her body. She slowly raised her head and looked at Xie Chengyi.

For the first time, Xie Chengyi looked at her with a gentle and firm look. His slightly calloused hands gently soothed Huo Aying's anxiety and whispered, "Don't be afraid..."

Good morning, everyone. Welcome to check in.
A Ying:

When you should bow your head, you should bow your head; when you should admit defeat, you should admit defeat; self-esteem is important, but life is worthless.