The Jia Zhen came to the side hall angrily.
He saw a young couple and a child waiting in the side hall. The Jia Zhen frowned.
He was sure that he didn't know them.
Xiao Zhi's eyes lit up when she saw the Jia Zhen, who looked like the concubine. She waited for the Jia Zhen to sit down.
She quickly stood up and bowed to the Jia Zhen.
Looking at Xiao Zhi's actions, Jia Zhen's brows furrowed.
Xia Lu hadn't been in the palace.
She had married into the Jia family.
She hadn't been to the palace, so she naturally couldn't distinguish the etiquette.
However,
The Jia Zhen was different. He was the grandson of the Duke Rongguo.
He had been to the palace many times since he was young. He could tell that the etiquette Xiao Zhi was showing was only from the palace.
"Who are you?" The Jia Zhen narrowed his eyes. This woman was still young.
She was at most 18 or 19 years old.
A palace maid of this age.
She would never be let out.
However, based on this woman's actions, she was definitely from the palace.
Xiao Zhi forced a smile and lowered her head. She said to Qin Keqing, "Can you give me the jade pendant?"
"Okay." Qin Keqing took off the jade pendant around her neck. Xiao Zhi took the jade pendant and took off a red jade bracelet from her wrist. She handed it to the Jia Zhen.
The Jia Zhen took the two items and looked at them carefully. His eyes widened and he looked at Xiao Zhi nervously.
Xiao Zhi nodded slightly, indicating that things were as the Jia Zhen thought.
"Chen Er, take everyone away and guard the door. Don't let a bird in," the Jia Zhen said angrily, trembling.
"I'm not allowed to come in?" Xia Lu walked in angrily. She stood at the door and observed for a long time, but she could not understand the exchange between the Jia Zhen and the woman. Later, when she heard the Jia Zhen start to clear the place, she had a bad feeling in her heart. This child was really the Jia Zhen's illegitimate daughter. Then who was this woman? Was it the person who gave birth to this little girl? Xia Lu got angry and barged in. She wanted to see what Jia Zhen was up to.
"Why are you here?" Jia Zhen was helpless. To be honest, he didn't want to involve the violent woman in such a big matter.
"Are you here to see your illegitimate daughter?" Xia Lu sat next to Jia Zhen with a provocative look in his eyes.
"What illegitimate daughter? I don't have an illegitimate daughter. This little girl isn't mine!" Jia Zhen was so angry that she stomped her feet. She looked at Xiao Zhi with hostility. What was wrong with this woman? What exactly did he say? Not only did Chen Er misunderstand, but the violent woman also misunderstood. He didn't dare to be this little girl's father.
"Well, she's an illegitimate daughter. Now that I look at her, she looks quite like you." Xia Lu looked at Jia Zhen, waiting to see how he was going to explain.
"Stop fooling around. You go back first. I'll explain to you tonight," Jia Zhen said softly.
"Don't try to dismiss me like this. You'll have to explain to me anyway. I'm sitting here and listening." Xia Lu sneered in her heart. Who knew what excuses he would use to deceive her later? Did she look so stupid? This was the bottom line in her heart. If she dared to cross it, she wouldn't be a good person.
"Okay, okay, okay. I'll listen to you."
As long as you don't get scared later, the Jia Zhen whispered, "Chen Er, take some people and go out first. Guard them well. Don't let anyone come close."
"Madam," Zi Yuan called out.
"You guys can leave too," Xia Lu ordered.
"Yes, Madam." Chen Er took everyone and left.
When Xiao Zhi saw this scene, she couldn't help but smile. In the past, the capital was rumored to be the heir of Ningguo Province. Now, it seemed that he was afraid of his wife. Moreover, he could recognize the two things she handed over so quickly. It was obvious that he had a plan in mind. He was definitely not the hedonistic son that people thought him to be. However, even if that was the case, Ningguo Province might not be willing to get involved in this mess. Thinking of this, Xiao Zhi's eyes darkened.
"Okay, you can speak." After everyone left, the Jia Zhen spoke. "Xiao Zhi is called Xiao Zhi.
I was selected to serve in the palace and was bullied by the old people in the palace at that time. Concubine He happened to see me and saved me. When the Crown Prince failed to force her to abdicate, concubine He heard the bad news and almost fainted. In the end, she was deeply in love with her son and allowed me to escape from the palace with the young princess. Before leaving the palace, she told me to come to Ningguo Province to seek refuge if I encountered any difficulties. That bracelet is the token that concubine gave me, and that jade pendant is the young princess's identity token … "Xiao Zhi explained her background in detail to the Jia Zhen.
Xia Lu's heart trembled. He looked at the little girl in Xiao Zhi's arms. This woman's husband's surname was Qin, and this little girl was the Crown Prince's daughter. It was obvious that this little girl was the future Qin Keqing. Xia Lu's eyes narrowed. He originally thought that the illegitimate daughter of the Jia Zhen had come looking for him, but he didn't expect it to be a love rival.
The Jia Zhen looked at the identity token and bracelet. Madam also had a bracelet like this. It was said that the He family's daughter would be given this when she got married. The identity token was also real. Every prince and grandchild would be given one when they were born. The Jia Zhen only felt that this matter was difficult to handle.
"Madam, let's find a courtyard for them to stay in first. Also, find a few people to serve them," the Jia Zhen turned his head and said to Xia Lu.
Xia Lu nodded. After all, this was the Crown Prince's flesh and blood. As a member of the royal family, this was a serious matter. The Jia Zhen definitely had to discuss it with the Jia Jing before sitting down to make a decision. Xia Lu felt that although the Crown Prince wanted to abdicate, he was still the Emperor Emeritus's flesh and blood. In his heart, he might not be able to bear it. Besides, Qin Keqing was just a girl. "How about we go to Tingyu Villa?" Xia Lu asked.
"You can arrange it," the Jia Zhen said.
"Okay." Xia Lu nodded. He stood up and said to Xiao Zhi, "Come with me."
Xiao Zhi held Qin Keqing's hand and hurriedly followed. Qin Ye, who was at the side, was already shocked. He didn't know that his wife's background was actually so great. This little girl was actually the Crown Prince's daughter. No wonder Xiao Zhi usually treated this little girl so well that it made him jealous.
When he saw Xiao Zhi following Xia Lu, he also hurriedly followed behind.
The Jia Zhen looked at the two things on the table and only felt a headache. What the hell was this? This matter wasn't something he could handle. He had to find the Old Master.
When Ziyuan and Zi Jing saw Xia Lu come out with the family of three behind him, they hurriedly went forward and said, "Madam …"
"Is the Rain-listening Villa empty now?" Xia Lu asked.
"Yes, it's empty." Ziyuan and Zi Jing looked at each other, puzzled.
"Mr. and Mrs. Qin are relatives from Ningguo Province. They will be living in the residence soon. Since Tingyu Villa is empty now, let them live in it first. Go and pick a few servants to serve them," Xia Lu instructed Chen Er.
"Yes." Chen Er was suspicious. Could that little girl really not be the Old Master's illegitimate daughter? Otherwise, Madam wouldn't be so calm. Chen Er shook his head, put away his guesses, and hurriedly went to do what Xia Lu had instructed.
Xia Lu took her people to the Rain-listening Villa.
After Xia Lu left, the Jia Zhen hurriedly went to the Jia Jing's courtyard. However, the servant serving in the Jia Jing's courtyard said that the Jia Jing had gone to the imperial court and hadn't returned yet. The Jia Zhen could only go back to the Sakura Temple.
"You can stay here for the time being. I will send the little girl over later. You can use her first. Because of your special status, it's best not to walk around. If you need anything, just tell Zi Jing," Xia Lu said to Little Zhi. She wasn't deliberately restricting Little Zhi's family because there were spies in other mansions in Ningguo Province. If they were discovered by someone with ulterior motives, it wouldn't be good for Ningguo Province.
"Yes, thank you, Madam." Little Zhi understood Xia Lu's intentions. Ningguo Province was already taking a great risk by being willing to take them in. After all, the Crown Prince had made a big mistake at that time.
"Zijing, you're my personal maidservant. During this period of time, you'll stay here and take care of him. If he's missing anything, just report to me directly. You must serve him well, understand?" Xia Lu instructed.
"Yes." Zi Jing stood up.
"Then I will leave first. You must be tired. Rest first." After saying that, Xia Lu turned around and left.
Little Zhi bowed to Xia Lu's back. Qin Ye also bowed. However, Qin Keqing wanted to follow suit. When she was about to bow, she was stopped by Little Zhi.
Qin Keqing looked at Little Zhi in confusion.
Little Zhi shook her head. Even if the Crown Prince had made a mistake, the young princess was still the granddaughter of the emperor emeritus. Her title of princess had not been revoked. Therefore, the young princess could not bow. Otherwise, it would be the Countess's fault.
After Xia Lu left, Zi Jing said, "Old Master Qin, Madam Qin, and Miss Qin, please follow me." Zi Jing led the way into the Rain-listening Villa. Originally, the old Duke Rongguo had wanted to prepare this place for his daughter. However, until the old master's generation, he had not given birth to a daughter. The Rain-listening Villa had always been empty. Unexpectedly, the people of the Qin family had actually moved in. No, it should be the young lady of the Qin family who had moved in. Zi Jing felt that this Miss Qin must be the old master's illegitimate daughter.
Qin Ye and his wife walked in with Qin Keqing. Qin Ye looked at the Rain-listening Villa. It was as if Granny Liu had entered the Grand View Garden. His eyes were not enough. Originally, he thought that the house that had received them before was gorgeous enough. He did not expect this house to be even more gorgeous. The places that they had passed by when they first came to this house were also very beautiful. Qin Ye felt that after seeing so many things, he was satisfied for the rest of his life.
Qin Keqing's eyes were full of curiosity. She was still young and could not distinguish between good and bad. She only felt that this house was better than her previous house.
"Mother, can I always stay here?" Qin Keqing blinked and looked at Little Zhi. She liked this place very much.
Little Zhi touched Qin Keqing's head. If the Crown Prince had not had an accident, the young princess would not have taken a fancy to such a house. "I don't think so."
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