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Feeling that this excuse was simply an attempt to cover up his mistake, Xiao Lie looked away.

Huaxia: Okay...

Her smile was very faint, but Xiao Lie could easily notice it. His eyes always unconsciously fell on the slight curve of her lips and the moisture of her lips wet by the wine. After a moment, Xiao Lie gave a cold order: "Drive faster."

Hua Xia glanced at Xiao Lie, her eyes lingering on the deep wrinkles between his brows. She blinked and then ordered, "Go to the palace."

The wrinkles between Xiao Lie's brows deepened, and he looked at him coldly: "What does your majesty mean?"

"I have not yet seen the prince's new mansion." Hua Xia said with a smile.

Xiao Lie said coldly: "It's getting late."

Hua Xia: "It's not too late."

Seeing that his words were not working, Xiao Lie said to the outside of the curtain: "Go to the palace gate."

Hua Xia: "Let's go to the palace."

The two of them seemed to be arguing with each other. Xiao Lie no longer paid attention to her and the carriage drove towards the palace gate. It was obvious that the people outside were Xiao Lie's men and would not disobey his orders.

Hua Xia lifted her skirt and got inside the carriage, then sat down next to Xiao Lie. Xiao Lie wanted to stand up immediately after the sudden movement, but Hua Xia grabbed his sleeve. She pointed to the top of the carriage and said, "Head."

"Be careful not to get bumped into."

Otherwise, Xiao Lie would have obviously hit his head, but the man did not appreciate it. He pulled his sleeve back and sat outside.

Hua Xia: “…”

She refused to let him go and moved closer. Xiao Lie had already stood up and sat back inside. Hua Xia leaned closer and said, "Xiao Lie, the carriage is only this big."

The two men walked back and forth, causing the entire carriage to sway.

Xiao Lie frowned and warned, "Your Majesty."

Hua Xia then moved to the side and instructed again outside the carriage: "Go to the palace."

Xiao Lie regretted it very much. He didn't know why he had returned to the mansion, asked someone to change a carriage and rush back, and waited outside the brothel for an hour. It was as if he was possessed by a ghost. He clearly wanted to leave, but he had to wait there.

"To the palace gate."

This person is really stubborn. Hua Xia remembered that every time Xiao Lie glared at her, he wanted to kill her, so she was also unusually stubborn: "Let's go to the palace."

It was naturally impossible for Xiao Lie to bring the empress back to the palace. The palace was in chaos because of her disappearance and Gao Huang was forced to search for her secretly. However, this man had been drinking in the brothel for two hours. Xiao Lie touched his lips and was about to give the order to go to the palace gate.

The next second, the woman who was already very close to him suddenly leaned over, and the source of the wine aroma that filled the entire space was only a breath away. Her face was slightly flushed, and her eyes were slightly curved. It was not known whether it was because the aroma of the wine was too intoxicating, or what, but Xiao Lie was speechless.

When she got closer, her breath was as sweet as orchid: "Xiao Lie."

"Do you want to resist the decree?"

Time seemed to stand still for a second. The next moment, Xiao Lie suddenly turned his head and pushed open the window frame on one side. The cool wind immediately rushed in and dispersed some of the strange aroma mixed with the scent of wine.

"How much did you drink?"

Xiao Lie didn't look at her while speaking.

Hua Xia raised a finger: "Two pots."

It was true that she was not drunk, but it was also true that she was sleepy, so she was a little confused.

The carriage went in another direction at the fork in the street, but it was not heading towards the palace gate. Xiao Lie did not speak out to stop it. The man in front of him seemed satisfied and quieted down. He rested his hands on the small sandalwood table and looked through the ancient books he had placed in the carriage.

I flipped through two pages but wasn't interested, so I put it back.

Xiao Lie took everything in and remained silent all the way. He never thought that there would be a day when he would ride with the empress.

The mansion granted by the emperor was naturally excellent. Its specifications were much larger than the former Zhenbei Marquis Mansion. It was majestic and solemn, and it was the only one of its kind in Quejing City.

Hua Xia was of noble status at the time, so naturally she could not live in the side courtyard. The main courtyard was renovated and allowed her to stay. There were very few servants in the mansion, and no maids to serve, but there were quite a few secret guards and attendants. Xiao Lie regretted not insisting on sending her back.

However, the person in front of him did not want to be served and waved at him: "Good night."

Xiao Lie didn't understand what good night meant. He stood in the yard and pondered for a long time. When the butler came forward to hand over the cloak, Xiao Lie looked at him and asked, "Good night, what do you mean?"

The old butler tried to answer: "Maybe it means to rest?"

The moon was high in the sky, but the palace was not at peace. In the study, Xiao Lie drew up the intelligence layout of Quejing based on the small letter sent back. The disappearance of the empress brought unexpected results, causing many of Gao Huang's forces to surface. Although it was only a small part, it was enough for them to follow the clues later.

Zhao Zhuo stood in front of the long table and asked in a low voice: "My Lord, why don't we just kill her?"

"By then, Gao Huang would be just a eunuch, even if..."

There was a slight sound of wind coming from outside the door. It was the lightness of the secret guard approaching. He had been staring at the study and guarding the entire palace, but the figure outside the door still appeared at some point. How long had he been standing there? The secret guard was secretly frightened and warned, "Don't approach the study."

Hua Xia put down her hand that was about to knock on the door, turned her head and looked at the dark guard who was wrapped in black cloth and blended into the night: "Who said that?"

The secret guard didn't expect her to ask this and was speechless for a moment: "......"

The door was opened from the inside. Xiao Lie stood tall and looked down at Hua Xia. Hua Xia glanced into the study and blurted out, "What? Are you planning a rebellion?"

Everyone was shocked, and Zhao Zhuo subconsciously wanted to draw his sword, but was suppressed by a look from Xiao Lie.

"When did your Majesty come?"

Hua Xia: "...Just now..."

What's the matter with him looking like he wants to kill someone to silence them?

Hua Xia slightly lowered her eyes, and instantly lost interest: "You guys discuss it, I'm going back."

She turned and walked into the house. It was dim in the sky and she didn't know what time it was, but it should be not too late before dawn.

Before she even stepped into the house, a figure blocked her way. Hua Xia raised her head slightly, a little impatient and annoyed: "What are you doing?"

Xiao Lie didn't know, but he felt quite annoyed: "What is your Majesty doing here?"

"..."

"Step aside."

Xiao Lie stood still, and Hua Xia's eyes were not focused. After a moment of stalemate, she blinked: "Is it okay if I'm hungry?"

The wine and snacks in the brothel are good, but the rest are not to my taste. The mixture of sweet and fragrant things is a bit greasy. I haven't sat down to have a proper meal since I climbed over the wall all day.

Xiao Lie didn't know whether this was true or not. Was it an excuse to get some information or was he really hungry? Anyway, after a while, Xiao Lie asked someone to go to the kitchen.

At dawn, the two sat in front of the hall. Hua Xia ate alone. She didn't eat much and was very picky. "The chef in your house is really good."

Xiao Lie heard the tone of Yin Yang.

"People in my house are not picky about food."

Who is picky about food???

After the meal, Hua Xia yawned while sitting opposite Xiao Lie. Her tears clung to her feather-like eyelashes. Xiao Lie immediately looked away, not knowing why. The person in front of him seemed to be feeling sleepy again.

"I will escort your majesty back to the palace."

Hua Xia blinked: "Today is a day off."

Xiao Lie knocked on the table to urge them to leave. The servants came forward to clean up the table and then left. Xiao Lie glanced at the sky and reminded them, "The day off was yesterday."

"I said today is a day off, which day do you want to take a day off?" Hua Xia raised her eyes slightly.

Xiao Lie: "...I don't know."

Xiao Lie didn't want to agree, but he couldn't deny it openly.

"Send someone to tell Yuan Jian that he has a day off today." If they go back now, they might run into court officials who are attending the morning court session, Hua Xia instructed.

Xiao Lie glanced at her, and told someone to do it, his eyes deep.