The Prime Minister's Darling
Chapter 1224 - 1224 598 Secrets of Xinyang (third update)_3

Chapter 1224: 598 Secrets of Xinyang (third update)_3 Chapter 1224: 598 Secrets of Xinyang (third update)_3 Empress Xiao declared with unrestrained joy, “Of course! I have only one brother, and he only has me for a sister! When I was little, if anyone dared to bully me, I’d tell my brother, and he’d beat them up for me!”

Princess Xinyang asked, “If the person who bullied you was very formidable, would your brother still beat him up?”

Without hesitation, Empress Xiao replied, “He’d beat him up! When we were young, he couldn’t always win against others, but he would still stand up for me.”

That was her brother, who would rather bleed himself than let his sister suffer the slightest grievance.

If he couldn’t defeat the opponent, he’d still bite off a chunk of their flesh, signaling to all that the person Xiao Ji wished to protect was not to be trifled with by anyone!

The midday meal was had in the palace.

Lord Xuanping couldn’t stomach the delicate-looking yet insubstantial and flavorless imperial meals of the Imperial Palace.

Empress Xiao had the kitchen whip up a table full of flavorful, homestyle dishes.

Thanks to Lord Xuanping, Qin Chuyu didn’t have to drink porridge today. He sat at the dining table, looking at the spread of sumptuous dishes, drooling with desire.

In front of Princess Xinyang was a plate of bright and shiny braised tendon with scallions.

After sitting down, while chatting with Empress Xiao, Lord Xuanping nonchalantly moved the braised tendon with scallions a bit, replacing it with a dish of plain three delicacies in front of himself.

Empress Xiao suddenly remembered that Princess Xinyang had seemingly started to eat vegetarian dishes in these past few years.

“Oh, that’s right.” When the meal was almost finished, Empress Xiao said to Lord Xuanping, “The family of the old Duchess of Liang will be arriving in the Capital City in a few days.”

Princess Xinyang’s hand, holding her bowl and chopsticks, paused.

“The old Duchess of Liang?” Lord Xuanping asked, “The Emperor’s aunt by marriage?”

Empress Xiao smiled, “Brother still remembers her?”

Lord Xuanping then said, “I don’t have a strong impression of her, but I do remember Duke Liang somewhat.”

Duke Liang was the late Emperor’s uncle, eight years his senior, and they grew up together like brothers. During the time when the late Emperor fought for his heirship, Duke Liang had offered substantial support, for which the late Emperor was always grateful and valued him highly. Even the Dragon Shadow Guard was bought from Yan Country by him.

“Is he still in good health?” asked Lord Xuanping.

Empress Xiao shook her head with a solemn expression, “It is said that he’s not doing well. He didn’t come from his domain for the autumn ritual to the heavens, and only had the old Duchess of Liang bring their progeny. Uncle is kind-hearted, he has done many good deeds for the people in his domain, we hope he lives a long and full life.”

As she spoke, Empress Xiao looked toward Princess Xinyang, “Speaking of which, Uncle and Aunt once were very loving towards Princess Xinyang, even taking her to live in their mansion for some time. Aunt would praise Princess Xinyang for being sensible in front of others and lamented that it was a pity Princess Xinyang wasn’t her own daughter; she dreamt of having such a beautiful daughter.”

Princess Xinyang turned deathly pale.

Lord Xuanping noticed her unusual demeanor and turned to ask her, “What’s the matter?”

Princess Xinyang steadied herself, “It’s nothing; I’m full. I’ve got some matters to attend to, so I’ll be leaving first.”

After speaking, she put down her bowl and chopsticks and got up and left.

Empress Xiao watched her displeased back, puzzled, “Did I say something wrong?”

Lord Xuanping took a deep look at Princess Xinyang and said, “I’m full as well. I will come visit you and Xiaoqi another day.”

“Hey! How much did you even eat?”

Empress Xiao frowned in confusion, “What is going on with you two?”

“Qin Fengwan!”

At the Palace Gate, Lord Xuanping called out to Princess Xinyang.

Princess Xinyang stood in front of the carriage, her face turned pale to the side, saying, “I can’t ride in the same carriage with you anymore. Ask the Empress to send another for you.”

Lord Xuanping stared at her intently, “Isn’t it fine as long as we open the windows and lift the curtains?”

Princess Xinyang pinched her fingers, her eyes reddening, and said with a quivering voice, “It’s not possible now.”

Lord Xuanping pushed his wheelchair towards her.

She suddenly crouched down on the ground, clutching her head and screaming, “Don’t come closer!”

Lord Xuanping moved closer to her and frowned as he looked at her, “Qin Fengwan, Qin Fengwan?”

Princess Xinyang’s vision went dark, and she fainted.

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