Selling wife for fame? Kick out the scumbag and marry the new emperor to enjoy the harem of favors

Chapter 55 Losing temper

When his name was suddenly called, Xie Jiu immediately became alert.

He stood up and saluted, "Greetings, Her Royal Highness the Princess."

Princess Yushu looked in the direction of the voice and her eyes fell on Xie Jiu. She looked him up and down, then smiled and nodded.

"Yes, she is indeed a beauty, very charming and beautiful."

"Your Highness, I am too humble to accept your compliment." Xie Jiu lowered her eyes and acted modestly.

Princess Yushu waved her hand. "Come to think of it, you and I are destined to meet. One of your cousins, who seems to be the daughter of your uncle, was originally going to marry my husband's cousin. Unfortunately, for some reason, the girl suddenly fell ill. The doctor said that it would be difficult to cure and that it might even damage her appearance. The girl's family was afraid of delaying our cousin, so they took the initiative to cancel the marriage. It's a pity."

Not knowing why the other party suddenly revealed this information, Xie Jiu thought quickly in his mind, but he really had no clue, so he had to reply first.

"I have never heard of this matter. It is indeed a pity that Your Highness says so. This is a good marriage."

"That's right." Princess Yushu said with a look of regret. "I've seen that girl once. She was very beautiful, and her looks are no less impressive than yours. It shows that the Xie family is not only a family of scholars, but also a family of beauties!"

After saying this, Princess Yushu immediately perked up and looked at the Queen Mother with a smile.

"Look at me, I forget everything when I start gossiping. Today is a happy day, so let's not talk about that. Mother, Sun Baolin is pregnant. Next year, there will be a new baby in the palace. This Mid-Autumn Festival, my little nephew is still in your belly. Next Mid-Autumn Festival, we will be reunited and we will be able to see each other!"

Princess Yushu said enthusiastically, "I'll have to ask a good craftsman to make a longevity lock for my nephew, so I can give it to him as a full-moon gift."

"We don't even know whether it's a boy or a girl, yet you're so anxious." The Queen Mother joked.

"I always feel like he's my little nephew." Princess Yushu smiled and looked at Zhao Xingjin. "What does the emperor think?"

Zhao Xingjin's face was warm, "I don't care about these things, the prince and princess are all good."

When he said this, Sun Baolin looked up at him carefully, as if he cared about his answer.

Hearing that the prince and princess are both fine, Sun Baolin breathed a sigh of relief. The hand holding the handkerchief unconsciously touched her lower abdomen, and a faint smile appeared in her drooping eyes.

After staying in Fukang Palace for almost half an hour, everyone dispersed.

Zhao Xingjin called Xie Jiu in public and took everyone back to Chengming Palace, saying that he was going to serve him with writing materials.

The concubines saw this and many of them felt jealous.

The queen also had a serious look in her eyes, then she turned her head and whispered a few words to Tingyun who was serving beside her.

The latter quickly walked towards Concubine Wei and bowed, saying, "Concubine, the Empress invites you to speak to her in Weiyang Palace."

"Me?" Concubine Wei frowned, confused, but still nodded.

Following Tingyun, he followed the empress's sedan chair to the Weiyang Palace.

At that time, in Fukang Palace, the Queen Mother was drinking tea and talking with Princess Yushu.

"Why did you suddenly tell Concubine Xie all those things just now?"

She is the one who raised her own child, so she knows her own child. Yushu is not the kind of person who talks a lot.

Princess Yushu raised her lips and said, "Nothing can be hidden from the discerning eyes of the Queen Mother, but I am only reminding her. Her cousin is suffering from a strange illness. I am afraid there must be something behind it. The Xie family has great ambitions."

"You girl, don't interfere in state affairs, otherwise I will punish you." The Queen Mother reminded.

Hearing this, Princess Yushu hurriedly assured her, "Don't worry, mother. I know nothing about the twists and turns of the previous dynasty. I'm talking about this today because I hate the Xie family for breaking up a couple for their own selfish desires. Although that girl also has the surname Xie, she's truly wonderful. My cousin and I are mutually attracted to each other. My cousin is young and talented, and he'll surely have a bright future. My husband and I are both optimistic about her, and now I'm truly heartbroken over this marriage."

As she spoke, she also sighed.

There was no falsehood in his words this time. The Empress Dowager could hear it, "Well, I guess they are not destined to be together. Since you and your wife are so optimistic about your cousin, and you have found a good girl in the capital, the Xie family, then Concubine Xie is smart and will naturally investigate this matter. Whatever excitement the Xie family has, it will have nothing to do with us."

Princess Yushu nodded and said no more.

Chengming Hall.

Zhao Xingjin was reviewing memorials while Xie Jiu was grinding ink beside him.

"Why did you have a quarrel with Concubine Zhuang for no reason?" Zhao Xingjin asked as he read the memorial.

"Didn't Concubine Wei tell the Emperor?"

Xie Jiu did not stop what he was doing and looked calm.

Zhao Xingjin looked up at her, then continued reviewing the memorials. "Concubine Zhuang has an impulsive temper, but she doesn't act rashly. I think there's a reason for this."

As he said this, he suddenly heard a sound of something being thrown down next to him.

It was Xie Jiu who threw away the ink stick in his hand.

"Your Majesty, you are questioning me like this because you feel bad for Concubine Zhuang. Just now in Weiyang Palace, you insisted on making decisions for me, which made others think you were partial to me. Your Majesty, please don't ask me any more questions now. I will go to Yanqing Palace and apologize to Concubine Zhuang!"

To be honest, Zhao Xingjin was a little confused.

I also feel a little unhappy.

Who dares to lose his temper like this in front of him? Since he ascended the throne, even the Queen Mother has never treated him like this.

But Xie Jiu didn't stop and continued to confront him.

"I'm not the type to jump up and provoke anyone. The Emperor only said that Concubine Zhuang wouldn't easily take action. Why didn't he ask? Why should I confront her? She's a concubine, and I'm just a mere concubine. Today, without the Emperor to rescue me, I'm afraid I'd be beaten, and no one came to help me. They just applauded. I thought the Emperor really loved me, but I never thought it was just a show. Then why did the Emperor take me in? It makes people think that I really have someone to rely on in the future!"

As if she was so angry, Xie Jiu even forgot to call herself a concubine.

At the end of his speech, his eyes became red. He suddenly turned his back, took a deep breath, raised his chin, and seemed to be holding back his tears.

These words made Zhao Xingjin suddenly not know what to say.

So true.

In Zhao Xingjin's heart, he didn't actually regard Xie Jiu as his concubine, but as a chess piece, or a teammate who came together for profit, and they both knew each other's intentions.

Therefore, the favor Zhao Xingjin showed to Xie Jiu in front of everyone was all an act. After the act was over, he no longer had the desire to continue coaxing Xie Jiu in private.

Occasionally when he was in a good mood, he would indeed flirt a bit, but like today, he actually treated Xie Jiu as his subordinate and was just asking questions.

However, Zhao Xingjin heard something else in Xie Jiu's words, as if Xie Jiu really regarded him as his woman.

A man's desire to protect always comes out suddenly from nowhere.

A beautiful woman who regards herself as a support will make one's heart soften.

For example, at this moment, Zhao Xingjin's temper subsided unconsciously.

He was half driven by some inexplicable desire to do this, and half just putting on an act, but in any case he reached out and pulled Xie Jiu over, pulling him to sit on his lap.

"Why are you so angry? I apologize to you, so how can I not feel sorry for you?"

(End of this chapter)