When the prince is reborn, he will only hit me if he doesn't hit the wall!

Qionghuayuan

"You said Xu Mingxi might be sick?"

When Xu Yuqiong took off her hairpins and was about to go to bed to rest, she heard Lu Yu's report.

"I'm not sure, but I have been keeping a close eye on Xu Mingxi since I entered the mansion. When I went to get food tonight, I met Jin'er. She smelled like medicine, and although it was light, I still noticed it.

I asked the maid indirectly, and Jin'er rarely gets sick and needs medicine, and servants are usually reluctant to spend money when they are unwell."

Xu Yuqiong thought thoughtfully: "So, you guessed it was Xu Mingxi?"

"Not impossible."

Xu Yuqiong looked at the sky outside the window. The moon was high in the sky and the stars were sparse in the night.

"It's late tonight. It's not appropriate to visit, and it's a bit deliberate. Tomorrow, help me prepare some nourishing snacks, and we'll go visit."

"Are you ready to confront Xu Mingxi now?"

"The time is not right yet, but it still won't stop me from making friends with her."

"What if Xu Baiyu becomes suspicious?"

"I have my own ideas, you don't have to worry."

Seeing that she was confident, Lu Yu didn't say anything more.

The next morning, the weather was fine. Xu Mingxi had almost no sleep all night and only woke up around 9:00 p.m.

She struggled to put on her clothes and got up. Her abdomen still hurt, but it was much better than last night.

Jin Er had been standing guard outside the door all night. When she heard rustling sounds from inside, she knocked on the door and called softly, "Miss, are you awake?"

"Well, come in and serve."

Jin Er responded and went into the house, silently helping Xu Mingxi to dress up: "Miss, the second lady is here, waiting in the front hall."

"Xu Yuqiong? What's the matter with her? Does she know that I took the medicine yesterday?" Xu Mingxi asked suspiciously.

"You probably don't know. She mentioned some snacks that she made herself and wanted to give to the young lady to try."

"Snacks? Never mind. I'll go check it out later."

Today Xu Mingxi deliberately put on more rouge, dotting it on her lips and cheeks to cover up her pale complexion.

No matter how embarrassed she was in private, in public, she was always the glamorous and beautiful legitimate daughter of the Xu family.

Xu Yuqiong sat quietly in the reception hall of Chaohui Courtyard. Although she had been waiting for several quarters of an hour, there was no trace of annoyance on her face.

Even Lu Yu was waiting quietly by the side, with his head lowered and eyes lowered, not saying a word.

The master and servant were like sculptures.

This was the scene Xu Mingxi saw when he arrived.

"Sister, why did you come to visit me today? I am sorry for not hosting you well enough."

Xu Yuqiong looked up when she heard the voice and spoke softly, "I came here abruptly and didn't tell my sister in advance. It's my fault.

I just made some new pastries today, and since I haven’t been to your courtyard yet, I’d like to take this opportunity to bother you.”

Xu Mingxi looked calm and responded generously: "It's nothing, sister, don't worry about it."

Xu Yuqiong stood up, picked up the food box beside her, walked to Xu Mingxi, opened the lid, and took out several plates of cakes: lotus cake, jade dew cake, and golden flower cake.

These are all Xu Mingxi's favorite foods on a daily basis. It's not difficult to find out what they are in the Xu Mansion. It can be seen that they are really thoughtful.

After enduring a night of torment alone, someone specially brought him these plates of pastries. Whether it was intentional or unintentional, it was always someone cared for him, and Xu Mingxi felt a warm current in his heart.

Her tone became much softer unconsciously: "Sister, you are so thoughtful. These are all my favorite foods."

"It's great that my sister is happy with my contribution. It's not in vain. It was my elder sister who reminded me that I realized that I had neglected the communication between sisters since I came to the Xu Mansion."

Xu Mingxi raised her eyebrows slightly and asked subconsciously, "Xu Baiyu?"

Feeling that it was inappropriate to address her like that in front of Xu Yuqiong, he changed his words and said, "Big sister, what did you say?"

Xu Yuqiong looked innocent and harmless, and answered her honestly: "Eldest sister said that when I return to the Xu Mansion, even if Second Sister did not invite me, I should still take the initiative to visit Second Sister. I cannot disgrace the etiquette of the noble lady of the Xu Mansion.

My younger sister is new to the capital and doesn’t know the etiquette, so I’m sorry to make you sisters laugh.”

She spoke sincerely and frankly, and her smile was bright and pure. There was really no sarcasm in her voice, as if she was simply repeating an insignificant remark made by Xu Baiyu.

Xu Mingxi's eyes darkened and he thought: Maybe Xu Yuqiong is simple-minded and has lived in the countryside for a long time, so she can't hear the twists and turns in Xu Baiyu's words and doesn't even know that she is being used.

She recalled her previous life, when Xu Yuqiong was still Lu Yu, just a little maid.

Just like today, with a kind heart, simple and pure, he shows kindness to her from time to time.

Xu Yuqiong's mind in her previous life was not simple. While trying to please her, she also tried to win over Xu Baiyu. When Xu Mingxi found out, she felt unhappy.

In fact, there is nothing wrong with wanting to be on good terms with both sisters at the same time. Her grudge with Xu Baiyu has nothing to do with Xu Yuqiong in her previous life.

However, one day, Xu Mingxi accidentally heard Xu Yuqiong and Xu Baiyu from her previous life talking through the cracks in the rockery, and they were talking about her in a disdainful manner.

Xu Mingxi was struck by lightning. She could not believe that all the heartfelt words she had said to Xu Yuqiong during their friendship were actually told to Xu Baiyu by Xu Yuqiong as a topic of conversation after tea and after dinner.

She didn't mind that Xu Yuqiong in her previous life was good friends with Xu Baiyu, but she just couldn't tolerate being used as a stepping stone under her feet.

Her self-esteem and dignity will not be trampled upon by others.

Later, Xu Mingxi made a little test and saw through Xu Yuqiong's true face. It turned out that she was a fence-sitter, trying to please both sides. When talking to her, he also flattered her by talking about Xu Baiyu's shameful scandal.

Xu Mingxi just felt that this person was disgusting.

She looked up at Lu Yu, who was now standing beside her with her head bowed, and was Xu Yuqiong in her previous life.

It is unclear what happened in this life and why Lu Yu and Xu Yuqiong exchanged identities in this life.

However, Lu Yu in her previous life was also a simple-minded girl. Xu Mingxi had investigated privately and found that Lu Yu in her previous life had never accepted any benefits or temptations from Xu Baiyu.

She sticks to her own heart and doesn't act according to the situation like her master does. She also shows her sincere kindness to her from time to time.

She is herself, and there is still a big difference between her and her master.

Xu Mingxi has always treated people regardless of their status. Since she is Xu Yuqiong in this life, if she remains the same to her and keeps her true heart, she doesn't mind making friends with this sister.

"Sister, what's wrong with you?"

Realizing that Xu Mingxi was staring at her face in a daze, Xu Yuqiong waved her hand in front of her.

"What did I say wrong? Did I anger my sister? Or was there something wrong with what my elder sister said?"

Xu Mingxi came back to his senses and sighed secretly. Xu Yuqiong really didn't hear it. She didn't know that she was being used.

Xu Mingxi took off a transparent emerald green jade bracelet from his wrist and put it on Xu Yuqiong's wrist.

Xu Mingxi said softly: "Nothing, I like you very much. If you are free, you can come and visit us often. Chaohuiyuan welcomes you at any time.

I was in a hurry last time, so I will just give this bracelet as a gift to my sister today."

Xu Yuqiong was surprised. Just like that, it succeeded?

Xu Mingxi just became friends with her like this?

She had only intended to test Xu Mingxi's impression of her today. Before she had the chance to further "inadvertently" mention Xu Baiyu's provocative words, Xu Mingxi seemed to be willing to befriend her?

After coming out of Chaohui Courtyard, Xu Yuqiong was still a little bit incredulous.

She looked at the jade bracelet on her wrist and said to herself, "I've always heard that Xu Mingxi is a proud person who never opens up to others easily. His behavior today is really unusual."

Although he greeted her when they first met, they had no more contact after that, and Xu Mingxi never took the initiative to look for her again.

Originally, Xu Yuqiong wanted to send some snacks to test Xu Mingxi's attitude towards her so that she could prescribe the right medicine.

Today, Xu Mingxi seemed to have hit it off with her from the first sight, and took the initiative to keep her and chat with her for a long time.

Xu Yuqiong naturally didn't know that Xu Mingxi's personality had changed drastically since his rebirth.

Xu Yuqiong has always been cautious by nature and found this matter quite unbelievable.

"Now the plan is going much more smoothly than expected. Shouldn't you be happy? What are you worried about?"

Green Feather wondered.

"It's going too smoothly. It makes me feel uneasy. Xu Mingxi is very different from what was rumored."

"Perhaps the rumor is wrong. Anyway, the current situation is more favorable for us."

"I hope so."

Until one day.

"What did you say? Qin Zhaolie was seriously injured, and you asked me to go visit him? And take care of him?"

Xu Yuqiong, who came to visit Chaohuiyuan, slowed down her pace when she heard the shout.

When Xu Mingxi first heard the news, he almost laughed out of anger.

She is not a doctor, so what good would it be if she went there? But why did Qin Zhaolie get injured?

Xu Mingxi raised his eyes to look at the official who was reporting: "Do you know what happened to him? Why was he seriously injured?"

Xu Mingxi seemed to be concerned, but in his heart he hoped that Qin Zhaolie would die of his injuries, so that he wouldn't have to worry about the follow-up.

"I heard that he was ambushed when he was out. No one knows where or how he was injured. All we know is that on the night he returned home, Prince Qi, he was carried back to Prince Qi's mansion."

What happened to him? If he wasn’t dead, he would be carried back to Prince Qi’s Mansion. What bad luck!

Xu Mingxi refused without hesitation: "I won't go, whoever wants to go can go."

The official was a little embarrassed: "Miss, this is the decree of the Queen Mother. You know, the Queen Mother has always loved this grandson. Now that he has become like this, it is understandable that she wants you, the future princess, to go. We can't refuse."

"Why doesn't she take care of her grandson herself..."

"Miss, please don't talk nonsense!"

The emperor anticipated what Xu Mingxi was going to say next and interrupted him hurriedly: "Don't offend the royal family! The master and his wife can't do anything about this matter."

"I said, I'm not going!"

Xu Mingxi was annoyed by the official's nagging and was about to burst into anger. He raised his hand to grab the teacup on the table and threw it to the ground.

"Sister, I'll go for you."

A soft voice suddenly floated from inside the house.

Xu Mingxi turned her head to look. Xu Yuqiong was wearing a scarlet short jacket and a cherry-colored brocade horse-faced skirt. She was standing at the door timidly and said, "I am willing to share my worries for you."

"This..." The butler began to feel that something was wrong, but he knew the limits of a servant and turned to look at Xu Mingxi's reaction.

Xu Mingxi's face was solemn, and he looked at Xu Yuqiong inquiringly, asking why she said that.

"Recently, my sister has taken good care of me. She has given me so many valuable things, but I have no way to repay her. If she doesn't want to go, I can go in her place, which will also relieve her worries.

Sister, don't worry. I am about the same height as you. If I wear a cone hat or a veil, no one will recognize me as long as I don't speak.

Prince Qi will just say that I ate something wrong and got a rash on my face, and no one will be suspicious. After all, who else would do such a thing except the future princess? "

Xu Mingxi's eyes softened: "Sister, why are you helping me? This matter has nothing to do with you."

"I've said before, I just want to repay my sister's kindness. My sister is about to get married. If you leave the Xu Mansion, I'm afraid I won't have another chance."

Xu Yuqiong lowered her head, pinching the corner of her short jacket, and answered shyly.

Xu Mingxi was deeply moved: As expected, she was still as kind-hearted as in her previous life, and would repay a favor. A few pieces of jewelry made her eager to repay her.

She no longer doubted and took a step forward to hold her hand: "Sister, you have helped me a lot. If I can get through these few days, I will definitely treat you like my own sister."

Xu Yuqiong still lowered her head, a sneer flashed across her lips, and she whispered, "Sister, what do you say about helping or not? We are all from the Xu Mansion, so this is what we should do. But I'm afraid I have to ask sister to keep this a secret from the people in the Xu Mansion."

"Don't worry, sister. These days, sister has gone to the Lin'an Temple near Kyoto to worship and pray. I will take care of everything at the Xu Mansion."

"In that case, I'll have to trouble you, sister."

"It's me who should thank my sister."

Afterwards, Xu Mingxi ordered Jin'er to dig out a few clothes and jewelry that he had worn before, and explained his eating habits in detail. Only then did he let Xu Yuqiong leave with peace of mind.

Lu Yu left Chaohui Courtyard with bags in her hands.

He raised his head with excitement: "Our plan has made another big step forward. You can enter Prince Qi's mansion through Xu Mingxi, and you can directly make Prince Qi fall in love with you!"

"Shh, be quieter."

Lu Yu then realized that he was a little too excited. He looked around to make sure that there was no one around, then he whispered, "Our plan is halfway successful, right?"

"Not yet. Just by taking care of him for the past few days, it is unlikely that he will want to marry me. At most, I can gain her favor. But this is enough. This favor is the 'golden ticket' that will protect us from being discovered in the future if our final plan is discovered."

"Well, that makes sense."

"In that case, can we just ignore Xu Baiyu?"

"Not yet. I don't know what Xu Baiyu's plan is. I need her plan to gain Xu Mingxi's deeper trust.

Maybe we will have more encounters in the future at Prince Qi’s Mansion.”

"Alas, I don't know when Xu Baiyu will take action."

Xu Yuqiong thought for a while, but couldn't figure it out for the time being: "It should be these few days."