Chapter 188: A String of Bad Luck

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After two days in bed, you could walk a little, but it is still quite hard for you. You wanted to walk around to relax, but Shi Lian insisted that you couldn't.

Shi Lian: Your Highness, the physician said you should rest . Why don't you listen? No, I won't let you out.

Shi Lian stopped you at the door. She insisted that you couldn't go out and stared at you. You touched her nose and felt a little embarrassed.

Xiu Ying: [Coughing] I feel much better.

Shi Lian: No, Your Highness, sit tight! Unless... unless Lord Fu Heng permits.

Xiu Ying: Fu Heng? Shi Lian, whose side are you on? Why do I need Fu Heng's permission to go out?

Because the eunuch didn't give up the Noble Consort before he died and the Noble Consort refused to admit anything, the Emperor put her under house arrest for three months for the crime of lax discipline.

Xiu Ying: Do you also think that the Noble Consort did this to me?

Shi Lian: She didn't? That eunuch works for the Noble Consort. Who else could have instructed him besides the Noble Consort?

Xiu Ying: But I don't think that the Noble Consort did this. This is not like her.

Shi Lian: Your Highness, you're too kind! The Noble Consort has always been arrogant and domineering, and she picked on you multiple times. Have you forgotten?

You still had doubts about it. But you had no proof that someone else did it. You were frustrated and moved slowly to the door . At that time, a figure went by and blocked your way. Shi Lian stared at you with her hands on her waist.

Xiu Ying: You said that I could go out if I had Fu Heng's permission.

Shi Lian: But you don't have it.

Xiu Ying: I do.

Shi Lian: When did you get it?

Xiu Ying: Anyway, he said yes. Ask him yourself if you don't believe me.

Shi Lian: Your Highness... There's nothing I can do about you!

Shi Lian couldn't do anything but help you out to the courtyard and stroll to the edge of the lotus pond. The lotus leaves are green and the flowers were red in the sun. Fish leap out of the lake, their tails flash golden light in the sun, throwing beautiful drops of water and drilling back into the water.

Shi Lian: The sun is rising, princess. Shall we have a rest in the pavilion in front of us?

Xiu Ying: There is no sun... All right, I'll do as you say.

You carefully took a step with your injured leg and walked into the pavilion. In front of you came a bright yellow figure, making you stop immediately, but it was too late for you to avoid it. You felt helpless but you continued to move forward cautiously. You were stopped when you were about to greet.

Emperor: No, you're still not well.

Xiu Ying: Thank you, Your Majesty.

Emperor: But you're still walking rickety, why don't you rest inside?

When the Emperor finished talking, you were aware of the resentful sight of Shi Lian behind you. It was like she was saying: "I told you so."

Xiu Ying: [Clumsy] Your Majesty, you know that I just can't sit still.

Emperor: Well, that's true. You've been hurt this time. But there is no evidence to prove that the Noble Consort did it, so I can't punish her for no reason.

Xiu Ying: I understand, Your Majesty. But perhaps the Noble Consort really didn't know about this.

Emperor: Well? Is that what you think?

Xiu Ying: The Noble Consort resents me. But it can not prove that it is the Noble Consort who wanted to kill me. I think the Noble Consort would have admitted it if she did it.

Emperor: Speaking of this, you've suffered a lot.

Since entering the palace, you've been trapped in plots every day. There have not been many peaceful The Emperor was absolutely right about me suffering a lot. You couldn't help but sigh. Standing beside the Emperor, Hu Ling suddenly covered her mouth and smiled. When the Emperor raised his eyebrows and looked at her in surprise, Hu Ling smiled and looked at you.

Hu Ling: Although Her Highness the princess has been through many difficulties, she sails through it every time. Fortunately, Lord Fu Heng saved her this time.

Emperor: Well, yes, thanks to Fu Heng, otherwise you wouldn't be able to joke with me here now!

Xiu Ying: Yes, I should thank Lord Fu Heng.

Hu Ling: On that day, Her Highness was bandaging her wound in the house, I was outside. Seeing Lord Fu Heng' being so worried, I can tell that he cares about Her Highness a lot.

Hu Ling seemed to be joking, but she meant something. With a slight jump in the middle of your eyes, you looked at her and felt the eyes of the Emperor looking at you at the same time.

Xiu Ying: [Laughing] I'm very close with Lord Fu Heng's sister Hui Xin. Hui Xin often asks Fu Heng to take care of me. That's why Lord Fu Heng cares about me so much.

Hu Ling: I see. but Lord Fu Heng really cares about Her Highness with all his heart. I could feel it even if I' m an outsider.

Emperor: I didn't know that you got along with Fu Heng if Hu Ling didn't say so. It seems that I should take a good look at it next time.

Although it sounded like a joke, now you couldn't guess the Emperor's thoughts. You didn't know what he thought so you were slightly worried.

 You didn't know what he thought so you were slightly worried

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