The evil woman becomes the concubine and the villain is crushed to ashes

Xie Lingxi refused righteously.

"Your Highness, please don't say such things again. This is originally a matter between me and the Fifth Prince. Besides, Your Highness, don't forget that you returned to the capital secretly and must not show up. I know how to deal with the Fifth Prince!"

While talking,

Xie Lingxi noticed the look in Prince Chen's eyes again——

Those black eyes were filled with deep worry. It seemed that he thought he was showing off. This... Prince Chen didn't dare to approach him. He didn't expect him to be so loyal to his friends. He was willing to risk his life for them, right?

But I really don't need him to sacrifice himself for others...

Xie Lingxi had no choice but to speak cryptically.

"Your Highness, when I said I was sure, I really was sure, but I can't tell you how I'm going to explain it to the Fifth Prince. You also said that Lipin's death might be a hurdle for the Fifth Prince."

"For such a painful matter, unless the Fifth Prince speaks out himself, it would be an offense for others to inquire. The Fifth Prince has helped our Xie family a lot this time, so I have to consider him more."

After Xie Lingxi's explanation, Prince Chen understood why Xie Lingxi was so stubborn. She refused to tell anyone and insisted on explaining it to the Fifth Prince herself. It seemed that there was something hidden.

When Xie Lingxi said this, her expression was very serious, and it looked like she didn't seem to be forced at all.

Prince Chen chose to believe and feel relieved.

"Well, in that case, I won't ask."

"Your Highness!"

A voice sounded, and the three of them looked and saw Si Ling coming over.

Si Ling came over and bowed to the three people before explaining his purpose: "Your Highness, the Fifth Prince is here, should we retreat first?"

After saying everything that needed to be said, Prince Chen did not stay any longer. He just looked at Xie Lingxi deeply, gave her a few more instructions, and then left.

But after taking only two steps, he started coughing.

Xie Lingxi was surprised. She had just looked at the Prince Chen's face and it seemed that he was fine. But from the sound of his cough, it seemed that he was seriously ill.

Xie Lingxi subconsciously raised her foot to chase after him and express her concern, but her wrist was grabbed by someone.

"Lingxi."

Turning around, Xie Lingxi met her elder brother's disapproving look.

Xie Zhibai glanced at Prince Chen's back, curled his lips, and wondered if this blockhead had finally come to his senses and actually figured out a self-torture tactic?

However, his sister had important things to do now, so it was better not to be affected. Xie Zhibai simply raised his foot to block in front of Xie Lingxi, blocking the back of Prince Chen.

Xie Zhibai said seriously: "What are you going to do? We still have to meet the Fifth Prince. If you have anything to say to Prince Chen, it won't be too late after you meet the Fifth Prince."

Xie Lingxi was just impulsive just now and really didn't think too much about it. Now after hearing what her elder brother said, she finally focused on the business.

She nodded and said, "I understand."

After saying that, he pulled his hand back, glanced at the pavilion in the lake not far away, and turned to look at his eldest brother.

"I will have a private talk with the Fifth Prince later. Don't follow me, brother. I think this pavilion in the lake is a good place, quiet. When the Fifth Prince comes later, you can invite him over. I'll go first, so you and the others don't have to."

After saying that, Xie Lingxi turned and walked towards the pavilion in the lake.

Xie Zhibai was a little unhappy, but when he thought about it, even Prince Chen could respect his sister's wishes and not do anything if he said he would not do anything. As the eldest brother, he should be more considerate than Prince Chen, right?

So even though Xie Zhibai was unhappy, he still stood obediently by the lake, looking towards the pavilion from time to time.

Xie Lingxi sat in the pavilion in the lake for a while.

The fifth prince is here.

The Fifth Prince was accompanied by a guard, and the coachman was left outside to watch over the carriage.

Today, we encountered many setbacks along the way. First, the carriage got stuck in a pit on the cobblestone road. Then, we encountered someone pretending to be hit by the carriage and trying to extort money. It took a lot of time to pull him away. We finally got rid of him, but it was too late.

The fifth prince took the initiative to apologize to Xie Zhibai.

"I'm sorry, Master Xie, there were some problems on the way. Am I not too late?"

Not too late, just right.

He thought so in his heart but couldn't say it out loud, so Xie Zhibai bowed politely.

"You are too polite, Fifth Prince. You are our Xie family's great benefactor. Even if we are late due to some problems on the way, we can afford to wait."

"This time, the two families were able to cancel the engagement smoothly, all thanks to His Royal Highness the Fifth Prince. Your Highness, rest assured, if you need anything in the future, just let me know, and I will do my best!"

"My sister said that what she wants to tell Your Highness is a secret, so Your Highness can go there by himself. Your Highness's guards, including me, are not in a position to overhear."

Xie Zhibai said this beautifully, and it also expressed the attitude of the Xie family, mainly for Lingxi.

I hope that with my smile on my face, the Fifth Prince will be more polite to his sister later.

The Fifth Prince didn't think much about it. He nodded to Xie Zhibai and walked into the pavilion, his steps showing urgency.

the truth!

The truth behind my mother’s death!

The guards he brought with him were very discerning. Like Xie Zhibai, they stood on the shore and stared at the pavilion in the lake from a distance.

The fifth prince entered the pavilion alone and finally saw Miss Xie's true face.

She has picturesque features, elegant temperament, and graceful posture, just like an orchid swaying in the wind.

beautiful!

Although in the capital, the nobles interacted closely with each other, the control over women in the family was slightly looser.

But under normal circumstances, women in the family will not be allowed to meet men outside the family alone.

It turns out that the Xie family cannot be viewed by common sense.

After all, Lord Xie and Xie Zhibai were both willing to risk disobeying the emperor's order to stand up for Xie Lingxi, which shows that they really dote on this daughter and sister.

"Your Highness."

Xie Lingxi stood up and bowed respectfully, with a neither humble nor arrogant attitude, but the gratitude on her face was indeed obvious.

The fifth prince smiled and raised his hand gently, saying, "No need to be polite. Miss Xie, please take a seat."

The two were talking in the pavilion, while Xie Zhibai on the lakeshore was staring at them.

Although he knew that the Fifth Prince would not be so angry as to attack his sister, as a brother, he was still very worried.

And the yard next door——

Prince Chen sat at the stone table and slowly drank warm tea.

Si Ling and Si Jian stood beside them, looking at each other, exchanging glances.

Having been with His Highness for so long, I’m afraid even His Highness himself doesn’t understand his joys and sorrows as well as they do.

His Highness was silent and gentle, seemingly calm, but Si Ling and Si Jian knew that he was anxious.

But His Highness had just promised Miss Xie that he would not do anything, so he would definitely keep his promise.

Si Ling and Si Jian were undecided for a moment as to whether or not to propose doing something.

In the end, he felt more distressed for His Highness. Si Jian could no longer hold back his anger and took the initiative to step forward and speak.

"Your Highness, although the Fifth Prince has a good reputation, if Miss Xie really wants to talk about the cause of Lipin's death, I'm afraid the Fifth Prince will be furious... How about I go over and eavesdrop? If nothing happens, it's fine. If something happens, it can also be a precaution, right?"