Happy Spring Every Year

Chapter 194 Climbing a high branch

That day, she learned from the prince's entourage that the prince had come to the Guanyin Temple here, so she came to the prince in person to have lunch.

At that time, Lu Yao, the most useful person by the prince's side, was guarding outside the palace. When he saw her from afar, he reported to the palace.

A moment later, the prince walked out of the Guanyin Hall.

She thought at the time that since she was already here, there was no reason not to pay her respects to the Bodhisattva Guanyin, so she immediately stepped forward and said that she wanted to enter the temple to pay her respects.

The prince seemed to have not expected her to do this, so he took the initiative to mention that a woman had accidentally entered the Zunrong Treasure Temple and was now in the hall, so he asked her not to go over there to avoid being bumped into by outsiders.

When she heard this, her heart skipped a beat and she became suspicious instantly.

But the prince was not a man who indulged in women, and she could not believe that the prince would do such a shameful thing in such a solemn and precious place.

Perhaps he noticed the change in her expression, and in order to reassure her, the prince ordered Yuanyang to go into the palace and escort the woman out of the honorable temple.

When the woman left the hall, Yuanyang led her out from the other end. She glanced at him from afar and only saw a silhouette.

Yuanyang was smart. When he came back, he had already found out the identity of the woman clearly for her.

Only then did she know that the woman's name was Gu Xizhi, and she was one of the people involved in the cancellation of the engagement between the two generals of Shen Lu some time ago.

Moreover, Gu Xizhi had indeed entered this place by mistake. The young master of the Lu family had even clashed with the guards in order to find her.

After hearing the news, she dispelled her doubts and put the matter behind her.

Who would have thought that Gu Xizhi would appear here again today.

The first time was a mistake, but the second time...

It seems that she was not being suspicious or worried that day. Something must have happened between the prince and Gu Xizhi!

Gu Xizhi now understood a little bit. Prince Rui was probably unaware of Princess Rui's visit today.

She didn't know what Princess Rui's personality was like, nor was she sure whether Prince Rui would come to the appointment today. The most urgent thing was to escape safely.

Thinking of this, Gu Xizhi knelt and saluted again, then said respectfully but evasively, "I am so frightened that I dare not disturb the princess. I will take my leave now."

Upon hearing this, Zhen Hanyi turned her head to look at Gu Xizhi, a hint of hesitation flashing through her mind.

She was a soft-hearted person and didn't want to get involved in those intrigues. Besides, the prince was still angry with her. If he knew today that she had come here without permission, he would definitely be furious.

At this moment, she should leave as soon as possible.

But she really couldn't understand why the prince had to meet a "married woman" again and again.

Putting aside the conspiracy behind this, where would such behavior put her as the princess?

Seeing Princess Rui standing there silently, Gu Xizhi felt unsure and tried to take a step back.

Yuanyang was alert, thinking that this woman probably had bad intentions, so she tried to speak out: "Princess, would you like me to call the nanny?"

Zhen Hanyi was originally undecided, but she immediately nodded when she heard this.

Yuanyang immediately walked out of the hall quickly and brought back a nanny and another maid in a blink of an eye.

When Gu Xizhi saw this, she knew something was wrong.

She was inevitably frightened and panicked, knowing that only by telling the truth could she save her life, so she spoke quickly:

"Princess, please allow me to report. I have come here today at the invitation of the prince. I have a serious matter to discuss with you!"

"I am a humble girl, and I already have a devoted husband at home. I have absolutely no desire for Your Highness!"

"This meeting with the prince is of great importance to his cause. I implore you, Princess, to understand clearly and avoid any misunderstandings that would damage your reputation and that of the prince, and hinder his important work!"

When Gu Xizhi said this, Zhen Hanyi was shocked at first, and then became even more hesitant.

But when the nanny beside her heard this and learned that this girl had come to meet the prince secretly, her eyes widened and she said angrily:

"Princess, don't be fooled by this bitch's sweet words. How can a woman like her participate in the prince's great cause?"

"Now that he's been caught red-handed by the princess, he's actually coming up with such a high-sounding excuse. He's clearly cunning and shameless!"

"Princess, why don't you let me hold her captive? When the prince comes, I can ask him about it!"

This nanny's surname is Xie. She was brought out from the Zhen family by Zhen Hanyi. Her loyalty to Zhen Hanyi is unquestionable.

Moreover, she had seen Zhen Hanyi's servility and fawning over the prince these days, and she felt distressed.

Now they discovered that the prince was secretly having an affair with a married woman. Even if this matter was brought to the attention of the Concubine Shu, the prince would still be in the wrong!

Zhen Hanyi was already very dependent on Nanny Xie, so when she heard this, she no longer hesitated and nodded slightly.

Gu Xizhi's face changed drastically when she heard this. This nanny looked so ferocious. If she fell into her hands, she would probably suffer a lot!

Thinking of this, Gu Xizhi retreated repeatedly and said anxiously: "Princess, I will stay here and not go anywhere. I can kneel before the Bodhisattva Guanyin, and the outcome will be clear when the prince arrives!"

"Princess, please don't—"

"Shut up! Mandarin duck and magpie, grab her!"

Nanny Xie spoke sternly, and two maids immediately stepped forward and grabbed Gu Xizhi's arms.

The magpie was taller and stronger, so it might have touched Gu Xizhi's right wrist.

Only one scream was heard from Gu Xizhi, and the rest of the sound was completely covered up by Madam Xie, turning it into a whimpering sound.

Gu Xizhi was in so much pain that her face was as pale as paper and her eyes were wide open with fear, pain and despair mixed in them. Cold sweat instantly seeped out.

Seeing Gu Xizhi in such pain, Zhen Hanyi felt sorry for her and whispered, "Madam, please have mercy. I don't want to see this."

Nanny Xie knew that her princess was a kind-hearted person. She kept agreeing with her, but she noticed the problem with Gu Xizhi's right hand with her sharp eyes and secretly gave Xi Que a wink.

Xi Que nodded calmly, and exerted a little force with his hand, causing Gu Xizhi to stiffen in pain. She couldn't even scream and almost fainted.

However, Madam Xie was quick-witted and quick-handed. She straightened her back and blocked Gu Xizhi's figure completely, then reached out to search her body.

Aunt Xie was not a cruel person. Whenever she met a beggar on the road, she would give him some money.

Don’t say that women should not make things difficult for other women. Aunt Xie knows the suffering of women better than anyone else, and she has never wronged any good person!

Over the years, she has seen many women who have been protecting the princess and trying every possible means to throw themselves at the prince. Which one of them doesn't have ulterior motives and use all their tricks?

This woman is already married, yet she still managed to get the prince to meet her privately. She must have some extraordinary means!

For the prince's great cause?

Pooh!

Even if it was such a big deal, why didn't her husband come forward? Didn't she say that she and her husband were deeply in love?

She probably has some kind of confidence, and is trying to climb the prince's ladder without telling her husband!

If the woman in front of her really respected herself and didn't try to get things that she shouldn't have, how could she have fallen into the hands of Aunt Xie today?

As Aunt Xie thought this, she reached into Gu Xizhi's arms with her right hand and actually touched something.

She snorted in her heart, immediately pulled out the thing, and took a closer look. It turned out to be a letter.

Gu Xizhi was in so much pain that she was unconscious and didn't even have the strength to resist. She watched helplessly as Aunt Xie handed the letter to Zhen Hanyi.

"Princess, look, I told you this woman is no ordinary woman. She even has a letter in her arms!"

Zhen Hanyi took the letter with a hint of surprise in her eyes. After hesitating for a moment, she pulled out the letter inside.

When I shook it off, it was just a thin sheet.

Zhen Hanyi lowered her eyes to look.

After a moment, her beautiful eyes widened and she covered her mouth in horror.