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

Xu Xinyue returned to Prince Rong's Mansion, eager to know what had happened in recent days.

Her last memory stayed on New Year's Eve, and from that night until today, the third day of the first lunar month.

There was a blank two days and Xu Xinyue knew nothing about it.

She concluded that she was in good health, not poisoned, and not injured, but had simply lost her memory, just like she had in Lizhou before.

But Xu Xinyue couldn't figure out why she had lost her memory of the past two days.

She asked several servants and Xiao Shu indirectly.

Xiao Shu asked curiously, "Princess, I want to ask what you have done in the past few days?"

Xu Xianyue looked calm and made up an excuse casually: "Well, no matter how big or small the matter is, I can't find something here. Can you help me recall what I have done these days? Maybe there will be clues to find that thing."

Xiao Shu was simple-minded and did not suspect anything. She suddenly realized, "So that's how it is. I'll help the princess think about it..."

"Early in the morning on the first day of the new year, you woke up and seemed to be in a good mood. When I came to serve you and was about to ask you to get up and wash, I found that you had already woken up. I don't know what interesting things you thought of, and you kept laughing in front of the mirror."

I asked you before, and you said you had a good dream, Princess, do you remember it?"

Xu Xinyue frowned and did not answer.

Xiao Shu raised her eyebrows slightly, and said half seriously and half jokingly: "According to my guess, I'm afraid you dreamed about the prince?"

Xiao Shu described it calmly, as if she was just recounting a simple and tiny daily action. In her eyes, Xu Xinyue that day was almost the same as before.

Xu Xinyue had no intention of joking with her. Only she knew the sinister and strange nature of this matter. Her hand could not help but touch her arm, and a series of fine and dense shivers rose up.

She asked, "Anything else?"

"Compared to the past, have I... done anything special?"

Xiao Shu rubbed his chin and thought about it, then said, "Yes!"

Xu Xinyue suddenly turned to look at her and asked, "What is it?"

"You put on your own makeup these past two days. In the past, you never put on makeup unless it was necessary. These past two days, you said that it was a festive occasion and you should wear something more colorful and gorgeous to look happy."

At this point, Xiao Shu couldn't help but clap his hands in admiration, "I have combed your hair so many times and done your makeup for so many years, but I never knew that you had such skills! When did you learn it?"

"Your makeup today is comparable to the one you wore on your wedding day, with gold hairpins and jade rings, luxurious and exquisite. I am amazed by it, and Xiao Chan is also very surprised!"

"She really looks like a princess..."

Xiao Shu spoke quickly, and realizing she had said something wrong, she quickly tried to make amends: "I didn't mean that you don't act like a princess. What I meant was..."

Xiao Shu has been with her for many years, so Xu Xinyue naturally understands his personality.

"I know what you mean, Xiao Shu."

Xu Xinyue slowly walked to the mirror and sat down, looking at her face, thinking over and over what Xiao Shu had said.

Opening the dressing box and running her fingers across each layer one by one, Xu Xinyue discovered that the gold, jade, ruby ​​and other hairpins and jewelry that were originally placed at the bottom were now all turned to the top layer.

She seldom wore flashy and bright accessories except on necessary days and occasions, but these were carefully collected by her father, so she treasured them even if she seldom wore them.

In comparison, white jade, green jade, pearls, and light-colored gemstones are more to her liking. The makeup that needs to be matched with such accessories also needs to be light, which is the most convenient for her.

Xiao Shu pointed to the hairpin on the top layer. It was engraved with gold threads and was bright and gorgeous, dotted with red gems as thick as pigeon blood.

"You seem to like this hairpin very much these days. Would you like to wear it today?"

Xu Xinyue picked it up with her bare hands, placed it in front of her eyes, facing the skylight, and looked at it carefully.

"red……"

Normally, this kind of hairpin would never appear on her bun.

Xu Xinyue realized that something might be wrong with her.

And not physically.

My mother once said that under special circumstances, some people do have another personality hidden inside them, but most of these situations are self-protection stimulated by dangerous situations.

In some cases, an extremely dark side may be revealed...

Xu Xinyue put down the golden hairpin, supported her forehead with one hand, closed her eyes, and considered and analyzed Xiao Shu's words word by word.

She wasn't quite sure which one she belonged to.

But we can't let it develop.

"Xiao Shu, you must remember what I tell you next..."

*

King Qi's Mansion

After the funeral ceremony, Xu Mingxi and Qin Zhaolie returned to the mansion in a carriage.

Before the two of them entered the mansion, Concubine Luo's maid Xi'er had already been waiting at the door. She ran towards Qin Zhaolie sobbing, as if she had a great grievance to vent: "Your Majesty! Something happened to our Concubine."

Every word she spoke was mournful and sad. It was so sad.

There were many people at the gate of the mansion, and Qin Zhaolie was impatient and ordered people to push him in, leaving only a sentence: "Let's talk about it when we get back to the mansion."

Xu Mingxi followed, but when he passed by Xier, he was stared at by her eyes that seemed to devour his bones and skin.

Xu Mingxi pretended not to see it and even glanced at her. Just as she was about to turn around and walk back to her own courtyard, Qin Zhaolie stopped her with a word: "Come here too."

Xier was so pleased with herself as if her evil plan had succeeded that she raised her chin towards Xu Mingxi.

"This matter is indeed most likely related to the Princess, so please come along."

He called her "Princess", but his words and actions were not respectful at all.

Xu Mingxi was too lazy to talk to her. Anyway, she could guess why Xier was crying.

Counting the days, it’s almost time. Concubine Luo should be pregnant.

However, seeing Xier's bitter and resentful look, Xu Mingxi also knew that Concubine Luo was just like in her previous life and could not keep her child in this life.

Xu Mingxi thought to herself that in this life, she had already made sufficient preparations. The reason why Concubine Luo had a miscarriage was because of Qin Zhaolie and had nothing to do with her.

After all, who could predict the future and know a month in advance that she would be pregnant?

Xu Mingxi was full of confidence. He did not take Xier's provocation seriously and followed everyone into the front hall.

Concubine Luo and other concubines had been waiting for a long time.

Qin Zhaolie waved his hand casually to stop them from kneeling.

Concubine Luo was supported by the maid beside her and sat back in her original seat with difficulty.

She looked extremely haggard. Even when she was sitting on the chair, she was half leaning on the maid. Her eyes were tearful, she was gasping for breath, and she looked at Qin Zhaolie sadly.

Xi'er knelt on the ground and spoke to Qin Zhaolie on her behalf: "Your Majesty, our concubine was harmed by a traitor. As soon as she found out she was pregnant, she was framed and lost her child. Please help our concubine."

Qin Zhaolie looked at Xier lazily, leaning forward with one hand supporting his chin and the other hand on his knee, without showing any emotion at all. Even when he heard the words "miscarriage" and "child", his emotions were unusually stable.

It seemed as if it had nothing to do with him.

He asked her in a low voice, not hurting her: "Well, then?"

The voice was light and extremely indifferent.

Xi'er and Concubine Luo were surprised by Qin Zhaolie's indifferent reaction. The prince had killed one of his own flesh and blood, so shouldn't he be furious and shout for the murderer? Why was he so calm?

Xi'er couldn't help but repeat it again: "Your Majesty, did you hear clearly that the one who was harmed was your own flesh and blood..."

"This king knows, and I asked you to continue. Don't you understand human language?"

Xier nodded and continued, "During this period, our concubine's diet and daily life were normal. The only difference was that she received the sachet given by the princess. At that time, the princess and concubine had a quarrel, so I think this matter must be related to the sachet."

Xu Mingxi was well prepared and asked her calmly, "I remember that when we were choosing the sachets, Concubine Luo was the first to choose one of the five sachets."

"There are five sachets, each with a different scent. How can I predict which one Concubine Luo will choose? I only put the thing that will cause miscarriage in her sachet."

"Maybe you planned it all out. All the sachets contain that stuff. No matter which one our concubine chooses, she can't escape your clutches! You have such a vicious heart!"

Xu Mingxi laughed awkwardly, "If you say it is, then it is. Why don't you bring the other sachets and have the palace doctor examine them to see if you are slandering me or if I am deliberately framing you."

Xi'er got the look from Concubine Luo and said without losing face: "Let's test it!"

In less than half a quarter of an hour, the sachet and the court doctor appeared in the front hall.

Qin Zhaolie was still too lazy to say anything more. He pointed at the tray and signaled the court doctor to check.

The old court doctor secretly glanced at Xu Mingxi, then quickly retracted his gaze. With trembling hands, he opened the five sachets one by one and identified the contents. It only took a cup of tea for the court doctor to finish the inspection and put the items in his hand back on the tray.

He bowed and replied to Qin Zhaolie:

"Your Majesty, we have completed the inspection. These five sachets——"

He paused, as if hesitant, and resisted the urge to look towards Xu Mingxi.

Xu Mingxi listened to the old doctor's instructions without blushing or panting.

If her guess was correct, the old doctor would definitely say that the ingredients were normal and there was no poison. This was indeed the case. The sachet that Concubine Luo had alone could not achieve the effect of inducing miscarriage.

Of course, Qin Zhaolie is also indispensable.

However, before she could relax for long, she heard the palace doctor say, "The five sachets are indeed as the young lady said, they all contain substances that can cause abortion."

what! ?

Xu Mingxi looked at the old doctor in disbelief, his pupils trembling, and he stood up suddenly, too shocked to speak.

This old doctor actually rebelled and slandered her!

To him, she could be considered as saving his life!

Xu Mingxi slowly walked forward and stood in front of the old doctor. She stared at him for a long while and asked coldly, "I will give you one more chance. Tell me, is there anything in here that can cause miscarriage?"

The old doctor lowered his head, not daring to look at him out of guilt. He just repeated his opinion stubbornly: "Even if the princess asks again, I will still give the same answer. These sachets all contain things that can cause miscarriage."

Xu Mingxi clenched his fists in anger.

This ungrateful old man! I don't know what benefits he received from others, but he dared to slander her!

She is so shameless and despicable, and she makes up stories out of nothing. How could she show kindness to such an ungrateful person!

"The court doctor must speak and act according to his conscience!"

"I have never... lied."

She couldn't bear Xu Mingxi's questioning gaze and just lowered her head even more.

Although Xu Mingxi had done her a favor, he was under the control of others in the mansion, and there was only one person who controlled his life and death.

"You!" Xu Mingxi wanted to say something else, but was interrupted by Qin Zhaolie, who had been watching the show indifferently.

"The criminal is caught red-handed. Princess, will you plead guilty?"

His movements remained the same, and he pronounced her guilt with indifference.

The situation took an unexpected turn. Without waiting for Xu Mingxi to explain, Qin Zhaolie said, "Recently, the king has been very indulgent, and the princess has repeatedly caused trouble and chaos. If she is not severely punished, I am afraid it will be difficult to convince the public."

Xu Mingxi didn't know why he said that, and asked in confusion: "... three times?"

"Inside the palace, the eldest princess once complained to me. It turned out that you were so smart and presumptuous that you ruined the princess's reputation. Afterwards, you were arrogant and refused to admit your punishment."

"Having implicated her to this point, shouldn't the princess accept the punishment?"

He lowered his palm, straightened his body, and clasped his fingers together. Every word he spoke was to protect Qin Yuling.

Talking about Qin Yuling, Qin Zhaolie's eyes, which were calm and composed just now, showed some fluctuations. The gloomy air between his brows made Xu Mingxi take a step back unconsciously.

This expression seems familiar.

Xu Mingxi was very puzzled. In their past and present lives, Qin Zhaolie and Qin Yuling had rarely interacted with each other.

Even though they were royal siblings, it seemed that their relationship was not close enough for them to protect her and make decisions for her.

Is there anyone who truly cares about someone like Qin Zhaolie?

Their eyes met, sparks flew. Qin Zhaolie spoke directly and made a judgment: "Don't say that I don't care about the relationship between husband and wife. Now I give you two choices."

"Give up the position of princess"

"Or, cut off one of your fingers! Princess, choose one!"

Xu Mingxi's throat was tight, his breathing was rapid and shallow, and his body was shaking slightly.

She was not horrified by his punishment.

But the words "cut off one of her fingers" evoked the horror that had been buried deep in her heart for a long time.

For a moment, Xu Mingxi seemed to have returned to his previous life.

The current Qin Zhaolie gradually overlapped with the nightmare figure with ruthless eyes and cold look when he imprisoned her in the previous life!