The medicine in Hospital was excellent. When you went to greet the Emperor the next day, you ran into Yin Zhen and Fu Heng outside the hall and you couldn't even see their wounds. For some reason, Yin Zhen had a gloomy face when he saw you, as if he didn't want to see you.
Yin Zhen: [Stopping at your side] Princess, you're here to greet father?
Xiu Ying: [Slightly stunned] I am.
Yin Zhen: I have something important to report to father. Please wait outside.
After saying that, Yin Zhen walked into the main hall. Outside the main hall, Fu Heng and he looked at each other then looked away. Both of them had an indifferent face. Hearing this, you had to wait outside for a while, and a doubt popped up in your heart.
MC: (Or... Yin Zhen doesn't want me to see the Emperor now?)
Your speculation seemed to have come true. Half an hour later, Yin Zhen was still in the main hall, there was no sign of him leaving. Although it was cool and comfortable in the side hall, waiting was more or less exhausting. Fu Heng looked inside and was about to walk in. Then he saw a figure pass by and walk into the main hall. So he stopped slowly.
Hu Ling: Your Highness, I will pour another cup of scented tea for you. Please have some more. It's the best to relieve the summer heat.
Xiu Ying: [Raising eyes] Hu Ling? The little maid who just poured the tea said that you asked for leave today.
Hu Ling: [Laughing] I asked for leave because I didn't feel well this morning when I got up. But I feel better now.
Xiu Ying: Don't overexert yourself if you don't feel well. Go to the physicians and rest more.
Hu Ling: Thank you for your concern, Your Highness, please have some tea.
The tea with floating petals came into your sight. You smiled and stood up.
Xiu Ying: I will have it another day. I should go now.
Hu Ling: Your Highness, don't you want to greet His Majesty? Why are you leaving now?
Xiu Ying: The Crown Prince and the Emperor are still discussing. I'm afraid they won't finish soon. I shouldn't disturb them. I might as well leave first and come back tomorrow.
Hu Ling: I heard that the Crown Prince has been in for half an hour. He should almost finish... Please wait, Your Highness. I will go inside to see how it goes.
Quietly looking at Hu Ling's face, when she has gone to the door, you slowly stopped her.
Xiu Ying: No, you will disturb them if you go in now. His Majesty may be upset.
With light coming from her behind, Hu Ling immediately stopped and turned around with her head down. She was apologetic.
Hu Ling: Your Highness, I was being impulsive, thinking only that you have been waiting for so long, I wasn't thoughtful enough.
Xiu Ying: It's all right.
Hu Ling: I think of the pond nearby where the lotus bloom well. Your Highness, why don't you go and take a look to kill your time.
Xiu Ying: Oh? Good idea.
Hu Ling had a gentle smile and respectfully escorted you to the door. She told you the direction of the lotus pond.
Hu Ling: Why don't I go with you, Your Highness?
Xiu Ying: There is no need. Shi Lian is here with me. You should stay outside the hall in case His Majesty needs anything and you can be there in time.
Hu Ling: Yes. Thank you for reminding me, Your Highness.
Seeing you looking at her with a smile, Hu Ling greeted you, turned around and left. You were about to take back that smile when you suddenly saw Fu Heng. Your eyes lit up and you gave him an even bigger smile.
Fu Heng: Are you going back? It's so hot today. You should go back, beware of heatstroke.
Xiu Ying: I see. But you've been in the sun all the time, so you need to be more careful about heatstroke. Have plenty of water and walk in the shades if you can...
Fu Heng: Sure.
Xiu Ying: With all I've said, you gave me one word? You think I'm nagging you?
Fu Heng: I would never! I don't talk...just because I'm not good at it.
Xiu Ying: [Chuckling] I'm kidding! I'll go!
Looking at you walking away, Fu Heng smiled and didn't move for a while. He let the sweat slide down from his forehead. It seemed that it was not so muggy in the summer and there was even a breeze.
Shi Lian: Huh? Your Highness, aren't we going to see the lotus?
Xiu Ying: We're not. If I don't agree to see them, I'm afraid Hu Ling will find a thousand reasons to ask me to stay a little longer.
Since you began to doubt Hu Ling, you've been on your guard against her. Today, she tried to keep you there, she must have an agenda.
Xiu Ying: [Murmuring] Yin Zhen and the Emperor have been discussing for so long, but Hu Ling wanted me to wait longer... Is it because of Fu Heng?
The Emperor would think that Fu Heng had a different relationship with you because of what Hu Ling said. Now that you thought of it, she might have said it on purpose. Hu Ling wanted you and Fu Heng together mainly because of Yin Zhen. Although you didn't like what she did, you were afraid that she wasn't that simple. It should be looked into whether she wanted you dead. In another words, now that you had doubts in your mind, you should be on your guard.
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