Strategy of Prince's Concubine's Rebellion

Chapter 97
After trying all his best, he still watched helplessly as the envoy of Yan State left Chu State smoothly.

Xiang Yingxue felt a huge sense of powerlessness in her heart, and was supported back to the general's mansion by Zhou Jing.

"Princess!"

"Princess, I finally see you!"

As soon as they entered the door, two little maids, Xiao Ju Xiao Tao, ran over happily.

They had known Zhou Jing since they were young. They only paid a simple courtesy and then focused solely on the princess.

"Why are you here?"

Xiang Yingxue felt much happier when she saw her childhood playmate coming.

"Princess, you almost lost sight of us."

Xiao Tao said aggrievedly.

"You asked us to pretend to be you and go to Yangcheng. We were discovered within a few days of leaving. Fortunately, as soon as we left, the queen sent the prince to chase us, and we escaped."

Xiang Yingxue thought to herself that Jiang was indeed still hot with age.

If Xiaotao and Xiaojue were discovered and tortured to extract a confession, I might be charged with some crime.

Now, King Chen has returned to Yan safely, and the false imperial edict originally intended to be used to defend Zhou Jing after his death has been burned.

If someone wants to make something interesting, it will be difficult as long as I refuse to admit it.

"Stop talking about the troublesome things and take the princess inside to rest."

Xiaoju glared at Xiaotao.

Although the two of them saw Zhou Jing supporting the princess, they didn't take it seriously.

The Zhou family and the Empress were originally relatives. Zhou Jing grew up with the princess and was closer than others, which was normal.

Xiao Tao directly took the princess from Zhou Jing's hand and asked with a smile: "Princess, do you want to eat red date and sesame cake? His Royal Highness has brought a lot of them. I will go to the carriage to get them."

Xiang Yingxue really didn't eat well or sleep well these days. Thinking of the taste of pastries in the palace, she became a little greedy.

She nodded expectantly: "I want to eat."

Zhou Jing was happy to see that she didn't stop thinking about food and tea because Murong Chen left smoothly.

"You take Xue'er in, pour her a cup of hot tea, and squeeze her shoulders. I'll get the sesame cake."

"Then there is Master Lao Jing."

Xiao Tao smiled gratefully at him.

Suddenly, both Xiaoju and Xiaotao felt something was wrong.The two looked at each other for a moment and said in unison: "Xue'er?"

Isn’t it Her Royal Highness the Princess?
They looked at Princess Yingxue in surprise, seeing that she deliberately avoided their eyes, and then simply lowered her head shyly.

"Oh!"

Xiaoju suddenly understood and looked at the princess and then at Zhou Jing.

"The servant understands."

Xiaotao smiled: "I understand, too."

Zhou Jing's face turned red: "I'm going to get the sesame cake."

Xiang Yingxue glared at the two little maids: "You two are really annoying."

After saying that, he rolled down his sleeves and quickly entered the main room in the west courtyard.

Xiaojue Xiaotao looked at each other and smiled, then followed in.

Xiao Tao poured a cup of tea for Xiang Yingxue and placed it on the table.

Xiaoju soaked a square towel and gently wiped the princess's face.

When she raised her eyes slightly, she saw a crystal clear white jade hairpin on the princess's head.

Upon closer inspection, it turns out to be the shape of a snowflake.

She quietly winked at Xiaotao.

Xiao Tao looked at it and smiled knowingly.

"The new hairpin on the princess's head is really unique. Looking at the carving, it took a year and a half to make it. I wonder which thoughtful young master gave it to me?"

Xiang Yingxue lowered her head and pursed her lips: "You know what you're asking!"

The two little maids smiled even more happily.

"Your Highness, the sesame cake is here."

After Zhou Jing experienced the embarrassment just now, after much thought, he decided to call him by his original title in front of outsiders.

"No, future prince-in-law!"

Xiaotao pulled him in with a smile.

"You can call me whatever you want. Don't get into trouble just because we're here."

(End of this chapter)