After marrying the heirless prince, I gave birth to three children

Chapter 295: Rumor 4, getting close to her

Upon hearing this, Zhao Hao immediately stepped forward and said, "Grandma, I'm still here. I'm still here. You must protect your grandson when the time comes, and don't let my sister be mean to me."

"You naughty boy." Old Madam Zhao patted the back of Zhao Hao's hand, but still said, "Okay, okay, Grandma is here."

Zhao Hao grinned, but his eyes were red.

The old lady was weak and needed a good rest. Xie Yao made sure that Madam Zhao was fine and just said a few words to her. The old lady became drowsy and was about to fall asleep.

Xie Yao and the others calmed down and left the inner room.

Mr. Zhao is here too.

Xie Yao's eyes were filled with joy and admiration. "Yaoyao, this time it's really thanks to you."

He has only had one wife in his life, and they are very much in love. Now that the old lady is in poor health, he is the one who is most worried about her.

"Grandfather, there's no need to say this." Xie Yao shook her head. "These are what Yaoyao should do."

Everyone took their seats one by one.

Xie Yao then looked at the doctor and asked again about Madam Zhao's current condition. What the doctor said was exactly the same as what Zhao Hao had just said.

Xie Yao said, "Please, doctor, take some time to take care of my grandmother, no matter what method you use."

The doctor had previously been treating Xiao Ji and was used to his cold face. Hearing Xie Yao, the Crown Princess, being so polite, he felt flattered and said quickly, "Please rest assured, Crown Princess. I will do my best."

He could also go back to that group of people and discuss a solution together.

The doctor left quickly.

Only Xie Yao and the Zhao family were left in the room.

Xie Yao spoke to Madam Zhao in the same way she had just spoken to her, soothing her: "Grandfather, uncle, aunt, don't worry."

"Sister Ying will be safe and sound."

Aunt Zhao's eyes were red, and she looked at Xie Yao as if she was looking at a life-saving straw. When she heard Xie Yao's words, she nodded repeatedly, "Okay, okay, okay, I believe Yaoyao."

Yaoyao said this last time, and Yingying was indeed fine. It will be the same this time.

At this moment, the Zhao family's housekeeper hurried in from outside, looking anxious, "Master, Madam, something bad has happened!"

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound. Uncle Zhao had a stern face and spoke in a stern voice, "What happened?"

"The servant who went out shopping just now came back and said that it's now spread all over the capital that our young lady has been missing for two days..."

The butler didn't say it too directly, but everyone could hear the meaning behind this sentence.

A woman has been missing for two days...

Everyone’s first reaction was to think of “reputation”, and the rumors outside were probably related to this.

When Aunt Zhao heard this, her eyes turned red. Her Yingying...

Zhao Ying had disappeared in Nanzhou last time, but that time she was far away in Nanzhou, and she was just a businesswoman at that time, so not many people cared about her.

Now, in the eyes of others, she is not only Zhao Ying, but also the fiancée of Pei Chen, the Marquis of Zhenbei.

He is the object of envy, jealousy and hatred of many women in Beijing.

Since there is such a "stain" on Zhao Ying, someone will definitely take advantage of it and want to kill Zhao Ying.

To be honest, the current situation was within Xie Yao's expectations.

But she had never thought of searching secretly from the beginning. After all, there were many people watching Zhao Ying, and it was impossible to keep the news from leaking out.

She cares more about Sister Ying's safety than her reputation.

Xie Yao was about to comfort Aunt Zhao when Zhao Hao's voice rang out even faster, "Mother, you don't have to be sad about this."

"Let those people say whatever they want. Finding my sister is the most important thing right now!"

Xie Yao gave Zhao Hao an appreciative look. Zhao Hao's performance this time was very different from what happened in Nanzhou last year. She suddenly felt like her own child had grown up.

"Aunt, what Brother Hao said is true." Xie Yao said, "The Princess has also heard about Sister Ying's disappearance. She is very concerned about this and has even sent people from the Princess's Mansion to search for Sister Ying."

"The princess said that Sister Ying's safety is more important than anything else."

This sentence was naturally said by Xie Yaojia, but saying it this way can effectively comfort her aunt.

"Really?" Upon hearing this, Aunt Zhao immediately cheered up. "Yaoyao, don't lie to me. Did the Princess really say that?"

Xie Yao nodded affirmatively, "Seriously."

Aunt Zhao heaved a sigh of relief. "That's good, that's good."

A woman's reputation is important, so she naturally wouldn't abandon her daughter just because she was missing. What she was more worried about was that the Marquis of Zhenbei and the eldest princess would have opinions about her daughter because of this.

She was not afraid that her daughter's engagement would be broken off.

Even if the engagement is broken off, my daughter still has her family and the Zhao family.

She just felt that her daughter seemed to like the Marquis of Zhenbei quite a bit, and if something went wrong because of this, she would probably be very sad.

"Zhu Qing," Xie Yao instructed Zhu Qing, her voice slightly cold, "Thoroughly investigate where these rumors came from and who is fanning the flames."

She may not care about Sister Ying's reputation, but that is not a reason for those people to spread rumors behind her back.

"Yes." Zhu Qing agreed immediately.

"Don't worry, uncle and aunt, I will handle this matter." Xie Yao said directly. This matter might involve the backyard, so Xie Yao would naturally be better able to handle it.

Zhao Hao still had to search for Zhao Ying, so he didn't argue with Xie Yao about this and said directly, "Thank you for your hard work, cousin."

It was already late when Xie Yao arrived at the Zhao family, and it was time for dinner.

Xie Yao instructed Zhu Qing to send a letter to the Prince's Mansion, and she simply stayed at Zhao's house to have some food with her grandmother before going back.

After a good sleep, Mrs. Zhao felt much more energetic, and with Xie Yao by her side, she felt better too.

"The Crown Prince is here!"

As soon as dinner was served, the housekeeper brought the news.

No one in the Zhao family was surprised. After all, every time Yaoyao came back, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince would come to pick her up.

But Xie Yao was stunned for a moment. The prince is coming?

Because of this, she was a little slow. Everyone in the Zhao family had already stood up to greet them. As soon as Xie Yao stood up, she saw Xiao Ji walking in.

This scene made Xie Yao feel dazed for a moment.

It had always been like this between her and His Highness. No matter where she went, His Highness would always think of taking her home.

Originally, she had no expectations for today, but today...

Xiao Ji was very polite to the Zhao family. Although he had forgotten Xie Yao, he had a natural affinity and fondness for the Zhao family.

At this moment, Xiao Ji gently asked the Zhao family to excuse themselves from the formalities, and his eyes fell accurately on Xie Yao, "I'll come to pick you up."

His mouth reacted faster than his brain, and he didn't even think twice before saying it.

After he finished speaking, he finally reacted and his expression became a little stiff.

But seeing the Zhao family's accustomed and kind expressions and eyes, Xiao Ji regained his composure and nodded slightly to Xie Yao.

Xie Yao naturally saw this scene as well. After a pause, she took the initiative to say, "Your Highness, let's go see your grandmother first."

Xiao Ji naturally did not refuse.

On the way there, Xie Yao signaled Zhu Qing and the others to keep their distance, as she had something to say to Xiao Ji alone.

Soon, Xie Yao stopped, pondered for a moment, looked at Xiao Ji and said, "Your Highness, since you are here... I would like to invite you to perform a play with me."

"Your Highness and I used to be very close in the Zhao family. Today, my grandmother is in a coma, and the Zhao family is in dire straits. I don't want them to notice anything and worry about me. So..."

Xiao Ji understood.

He nodded immediately and asked, "So how was it that you and I were... so close in the past?"

When Xiao Ji said these words, he felt his throat become slightly dry and a sense of restlessness inexplicably surged in his heart.

Xie Yao already had an idea in mind and said, "Your Highness doesn't remember the past. I'm afraid it will take a while for me to explain it to Your Highness. Why don't you... learn from me?"

"Whatever I do to Your Highness, Your Highness will do to me. What do you think of this?"

What Xie Yao said was very normal, but when Xiao Ji heard it... he inexplicably thought of it in the wrong way.

"Your Highness?" Xie Yao's voice sounded again.

Xiao Ji finally came back to his senses and nodded, "Okay."

Xie Yao let out a long sigh, thought for a moment, and then said, "If Your Highness feels unwell, you must tell me."

Her serious eyes showed concern for Xiao Ji.

"Okay." Xiao Ji suppressed the itch in his heart and nodded in agreement.

next moment.

Xiao Ji felt a warmth in his palms, and there was a soft, tender and warm little hand. His hands subconsciously tightened, and therefore he held the hand in his palms tighter.

When he reacted, he wanted to let go immediately, but was held by Xie Yao instead.

Xiao Ji's heart stagnated, and his tone became a little stiff. "Is that so?"

Was he like this before?

"Yes." Xie Yao and Xiao Ji interlocked their fingers, and Xie Yao smiled at him sideways. "Your Highness, come closer to me."

Still, closer?

Xiao Ji said uncomfortably, "This is outside." And in broad daylight, how could they be so close...

Xie Yao just looked at Xiao Ji quietly. Her eyes made Xiao Ji speechless. He swallowed back the words that were on the tip of his tongue and obediently held hands with Xie Yao.

Xie Yao raised the corners of her lips, and walked hand in hand with Xiao Ji towards Madam Zhao's yard.

Xiao Ji came to visit to express his attitude, and naturally he didn't have much to say to Madam Zhao, but it was just as Xie Yao expected.

When Mrs. Zhao saw how close and loving Xie Yao and the prince were, she felt much better.

The couple chatted with Old Madam Zhao for a few words and then left.

Xiao Ji could clearly feel the fine beads of sweat oozing out of his palms, which made Xie Yao's hands sticky.

He subconsciously wanted to withdraw his hand, but Xie Yao held it even tighter.

"Your Highness." Xie Yao turned her head to look at Xiao Ji, slightly tiptoed and whispered in his ear, "Someone is watching."

Xiao Ji froze on the spot.

Xie Yao's warm breath sprayed on his ears, and her scent kept drilling into his nose...

What followed was a stabbing pain in the heart.

Although his tolerance for intimacy with Xie Yao has increased a lot now, the pain at this moment is still more severe than ever before.

Fortunately, he has been in pain for these days and has almost gotten used to it, so he can still bear it.

Besides...along with this pain, there is also an inexplicable, indescribable joy that surges into my heart.

That is why, even though he has been in pain these past few days, deep down he has no resistance to the source of the pain, Xie Yao.

On the contrary... I want to get closer.

This also made him very clear: he was attracted by Xie Yao.

Xie Yao sensed something was wrong and looked at him with concern, "Your Highness, are you feeling unwell?" As she spoke, she wanted to let go of Xiao Ji's hand.

This time, it was Xiao Ji who took the initiative to hold Xie Yao's hand tightly and did not let go. He looked at Xie Yao and said, "No."

He could totally tolerate this discomfort.

"Let's go." He took the initiative to move closer to Xie Yao, "Don't keep Grandpa and the others waiting."

Xiao Ji said frankly that today was a family dinner, and since Mr. Zhao was of higher seniority, he couldn't resist Xiao Ji and sat in the main seat.

Xiao Ji and Zhao's uncle sat on both sides, followed by Xie Yao and Zhao's aunt, and Zhao Hao sat at the bottom.

Before Xie Yao could say anything, Xiao Ji had already put the dishes in her bowl.

She likes it.

Xie Yao was stunned for a moment, then gave Xiao Ji a sweet smile.

Ever since Xiao Ji lost his memory, he would habitually do these things when he was not able to react.

But when people are rational, they usually exercise restraint.

Looking at Xie Yao's expression, Xiao Ji knew that he had done nothing wrong.

Xiao Ji was a smart man who understood everything immediately, without Xie Yao having to explain too much. During the meal, Xiao Ji took great care of Xie Yao, and although their closeness was a little awkward, they were still well-mannered.

While Xie Yao was moved, she kept paying attention to Xiao Ji's reaction, worried that he would feel uncomfortable.

Xiao Ji's time was precious, so after dinner, Xie Yao and Xiao Ji left the Zhao family.

Got on the carriage.

Xie Yao pulled her hand out of Xiao Ji's grasp and said, "Thank you very much for today, Your Highness."

Xiao Ji's fingertips moved slightly. Without the warmth and touch of Xie Yao in his palm, he felt lost for a moment.

"Nothing." Xiao Ji said, "It's my job."

Since he did this in the past, he will naturally do so in the future.

The carriage headed all the way to the Crown Prince's Mansion. Xie Yao looked at Xiao Ji and asked, "Your Highness...are you not going back to the palace?"

Xiao Ji has been out for a long time today, and he probably has a lot of government affairs to deal with when he returns.

Xiao Ji paused and said, "I'll go see Zhao Zhao and Sui Sui."

When Xie Yao mentioned her two children, her eyes softened instantly and she said, "They must be happy then."

"When His Highness is not at home, they often call him daddy."

The two little ones can now call mom and dad, but that's all. They haven't learned to say anything more yet.

Xiao Ji clearly saw the changes in Xie Yao, and his mood suddenly became a little complicated. He was happy, moved, and guilty... mixed with a hint of sourness.

How could the Crown Princess' eyes be so soft when she mentioned her two children?

But he quickly recovered, lowered his eyes slightly, and said, "It's my fault as a father that I'm not doing my job well. Wait...after some time, I will definitely spend more time with them."

He was not good at making promises, but he really didn't know how long it would take to finish his work.

At least it won't be possible in the next few months. The emperor will be in a coma for one or two months. Although the war in the northern border has been temporarily settled, it is because the northern border cannot capture the third city and the conditions are being negotiated.

After this matter is discussed, the North will definitely not be peaceful. War is imminent and there is no way we can relax.

"Your Highness, don't blame yourself. Your Highness is busy with important matters. I believe Zhao Zhao Sui Sui will understand." Xie Yao couldn't help but smile after she finished speaking, her voice full of laughter. "I will speak well of Your Highness in front of them."