My husband faked his death so I could remarry, but I got involved with my crazy brother and can'

Dong Rong sighed softly: "The young master neither said he would come nor he wouldn't; he just told me to come back first."

Su Zhirou frowned: "What does this mean?"

To be honest, she didn't know Xie Huaiyun well and really had no idea what he was up to.

"What exactly does he mean?"

"This servant doesn't know either. His Highness Prince Rui was inside at the time, so perhaps the young master didn't have time to pay attention to me?"

Upon hearing the name "Prince Rui," Su Zhirou's face instantly turned ashen: "How could this be? Why is he here? Did he say anything to the Crown Prince?"

"Madam, what's wrong? Of course you did say it, but I really don't know what you said."

Dong Rong's words made Su Zhirou's face even more pale. She almost lost her balance, her face as white as paper.

"Madam, what's wrong? Are you scared? It's alright. Prince Rui has let you go, which means that matter is over. Prince Rui won't treat you badly."

How should I treat her?

If the Crown Prince finds out about that, I don't even know if I can continue to be his wife.

What's the point of saying all this now?

Su Zhirou's face remained deathly pale: "Has Prince Rui left? Are they usually on good terms? Would they say things unrelated to court politics?"

Upon hearing these words, Su Zhirou still held onto a last glimmer of hope.

His eyes were fixed on Dong Rong, as if he had grasped at the last straw.

Dong Rong hadn't expected Su Zhirou's injuries from her previous abduction to be so severe, and her gaze towards Su Zhirou was filled with pity:

"They seem to have a good relationship. I don't know if they've left yet, but I've heard that they talk about everything except matters of the court."

"Madam, don't worry, with the young master protecting you, you'll be alright..."

Dong Rong gently comforted her, her eyes filled with heartache as she looked at Su Zhirou.

Who knows what happened to her to make her like this?

"It's over, it's over..."

Upon hearing this, Su Zhirou's face turned even paler; she hadn't expected things to turn out this way.

Life had finally gotten a little easier, how could it be over already?

If Xie Huaiyun really wants to divorce me, what should I do?

If they fail to complete the task assigned by the Crown Prince, how can they possibly survive?!

The more Su Zhirou thought about it, the more frightened she felt. Before she knew it, she was covered in a cold sweat.

"The Crown Prince has arrived!"

Rong Jing's voice was like a heavy hammer blow, striking Su Zhirou's heart hard.

Su Zhirou's face turned even uglier.

Dong Rong's face lit up with joy: "Madam, the young master has arrived! Our suffering is finally over!"

She didn't know how long she had been waiting for this day.

Seeing Dong Rong's excitement, Su Zhirou's face turned ashen.

When Xie Huaiyun arrived, she saw Su Zhirou sitting on the ground, looking completely lost. Her voice was gentle:

"What happened? The ground is cold, get up quickly!"

Xie Huaiyun personally helped Su Zhirou up, and Su Zhirou was still a little dazed.

The look in his eyes as he looked at Xie Huaiyun was somewhat bewildered.

Isn't this opened incorrectly?

Wasn't he here to interrogate me?

"What happened? Why didn't you take good care of the Crown Princess?"

The man's icy gaze fell on Dong Rong, who hurriedly knelt down: "Princess Consort, I was so happy to hear that Your Highness was coming that I fell to the ground. It was my dereliction of duty, I shouldn't have done that... Please punish me, Your Highness."

Dong Rong quickly admitted her mistake and seemed quite quick-witted. Xie Huaiyun waved his hand and said, "Alright, you've taken care of the Princess Consort for so long, let it go this time. But if there's a next time, I, the Prince Consort, will not let it go so easily!"

These words made him sound like a loving husband, and Su Zhirou even had a momentary illusion that she really was Xie Huaiyun's wife.

Her gaze towards Xie Huaiyun deepened, and tears of grievance welled up instantly.

If Xie Huaiyun had come to protect me earlier, I wouldn't have had to suffer so much.

"yes!"

Despite being reprimanded, Dong Rong remained pleased and respectfully turned to leave.

Xie Huaiyun's gaze then fell on Su Zhirou: "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

His words were filled with deep concern. He was born with a pair of affectionate eyes, which he usually disguised with indifference. At this moment, his eyes were full of tenderness, like spring water melting, making people unable to help but fall in love.

Su Zhirou's eyes deepened. If she had to compare the two brothers, she still preferred Xie Huaiyun.

Xie Huaixuan is not bad either, but that's only in comparison to her status.

However, Xie Huaixuan was brave but lacked strategy; to be precise, he was far inferior to Xie Huaiyun in ability.

In recent years, he has been overshadowed by Xie Huaiyun.

Just like her and Su Yingxue.

Now, in order to prove himself, he is willing to join the opposing camp to his own brother, which is heartbreaking to watch.

There was nothing he could do but follow Xie Huaixuan to accomplish this great undertaking.

After all, their interests were already intertwined.

But what if Xie Huaiyun continues to treat her the way she does now?

Will she waver?

Even if she succeeds, she will only be the Crown Prince's wife.

It is no different from today.

It's just that the groom has changed.

"No, Your Highness has finally remembered to come and see me. I've been waiting for you so long these past few days..."

Su Zhirou was genuinely aggrieved, and her words were filled with sorrow and despair.

Xie Huaiyun's expression remained gentle: "You know that I am busy with state affairs, and it is not that I did not come to see you on purpose."

His voice was gentle, as if he wasn't the one who had made him bow to the rooster on his wedding day.

Even the men who had repeatedly defended Su Yingxue in front of her, and even abandoned her for the sake of the bigger picture, were not the only ones.

Su Zhirou was even somewhat dazed.

"I was indeed foolish before. You are my princess consort, yet I did not show you any care. It is only right that you are sad."

He sighed: "I suppose you still blame me. In that case, I'll take my leave."

As he spoke, his tall figure stood up, as if he was about to turn and leave.

Upon seeing this, Su Zhirou's expression changed drastically: "No!"

"Don't go!"

Her words carried a hint of pleading, and she quickly grabbed Xie Huaiyun, afraid that Xie Huaiyun would really turn around and leave.

I was afraid that all of this was just a dream.

They don't have much time left; they have to be with Xie Huaiyun.

No matter what they say today, the two of them will consummate their marriage and break through that last line of defense.

Thinking of this, Su Zhirou gripped the man's clothes even tighter.

"You're not angry with me?"

The man turned around, feigning delight.

"Of course not!"

Su Zhirou's voice was soft and sweet: "We're husband and wife, how can husband and wife hold grudges overnight?"

"As long as you're with me, forever and ever, that's enough."

"You are never allowed to treat me like that again, understand?"

The voice carried the coquettishness of a young girl, and Xie Huaiyun, suppressing her nausea, nodded.

I've heard that she's been entangled with Xie Huaixuan for a long time, but now she's putting on quite a show in front of me.

No wonder he was raised by a concubine; his abilities in that area are indeed strong.

The gloom between the two was swept away, and Su Zhirou was truly happy.

Just then, Dong Rong spoke up: "Madam, dinner is ready. Would you like to eat?"

"Bring it in."

Su Zhirou's voice was filled with a hint of pleasure.

Looking at Xie Huaiyun's tall and slender figure and his fair and handsome face, Su Zhirou became more and more satisfied.

Having such a husband is truly her blessing.

Which young lady in the capital wouldn't like a man with such good looks?

Compared to Xie Huaixuan, that roughneck, this kind of man is more to her liking.

Xie Huaiyun's voice was clear and gentle: "Perfect timing, I haven't had a meal either, so I'll keep my wife company."

Su Zhirou was overjoyed. Xie Huaiyun had volunteered to stay, so even without the medicine, it should work tonight.

However, just to be on the safe side, she still poured Xie Huaiyun a glass of wine that had been spiked.

The servants brought out all the food, and Su Zhirou personally handed him a wine cup: "Husband, please enjoy."

Xie Huaiyun didn't refuse, after all, she still needed to maintain a semblance of harmony.

Su Zhirou smiled faintly.

Suddenly, the man could no longer see the face of the person in front of him clearly, his mind began to feel dizzy, and an indescribable heat surged through his body.

"My husband~"

Her words carried a hint of coquettishness as she raised her hand, her small fingers roaming over his body like a swimming dragon: "It's time for bed..."