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Chapter 766: Resentful Lady Zhao

Chapter 766: Resentful Lady Zhao
"Brother-in-law, when did you come to the capital?!"

Restaurant, third floor, private room.

Xu Zhongshan looked at the young man sitting by the window with a smile on his face with surprise and excitement.

Who else could it be if not Lin Jiangnian? !

"It's too early to shout."

Lin Jiangnian was really stunned by Xu Zhongshan's calling him brother-in-law. When he came to his senses, he subconsciously glanced at his side and breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that Zhiyuan was not around.

Although Zhiyuan wouldn't care about these things given her personality, it would still be bad if she heard it...it was a bit too blatant.

This time, traveling all the way north to Beijing, Lin Jiangnian spent every day with Zhiyuan and had gotten to know the girl pretty well.

...I've figured it out inside and out.

The girl seemed calm and indifferent, but she was not completely emotionless. After all, she was not a naturally cold person like the eldest princess.

Actually, Zhiyuan is a little younger than Lin Jiangnian. She is at the most youthful and beautiful age for a girl. Naturally, it is impossible for her to be so calm and indifferent to other people's expressions.

After confirming that Zhiyuan was not around, Lin Jiangnian subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief and looked up at Xu Zhongshan in front of him.

Xu Lan’s second brother!
They had met in the capital before, but they didn't know each other's identities when they met. Although they didn't interact much, he was Xu Lan's second brother after all, and Xu Zhongshan's character was also admired by Lin Jiangnian.

"early?"

Xu Zhongshan was stunned for a moment, and before he realized what was going on, Lin Jiangnian had already waved: "Second Brother Xu, come and sit down."

Xu Zhongshan walked forward, surprised, but also confused: "Brother-in-law, didn't you go back? Why are you back again?"

"I came to the capital to do some business."

Lin Jiang smiled and didn't explain too much.

Xu Zhongshan's eyes fixed. He was certainly not stupid. At this time, the north was in chaos. What could he do in the capital?

It must be related to the court!

Xu Zhongshan didn't ask any more questions. He looked around and subconsciously asked, "Where is my little sister now? Is she okay?"

"She? She's fine."

Lin Jiangnian nodded: "She went to Jiangnan some time ago and is still in Chujiang City. Everything is fine."

"That's good."

Xu Zhongshan breathed a sigh of relief when he learned that his sister was safe and sound. He looked at Lin Jiangnian with a grateful face and said, "Thank you, brother-in-law, for taking care of me all the way. I have a naughty personality, so please bear with me."

"No, we are all family, don't say two different things."

Lin Jiangnian waved his hands, feeling a little awkward again: "Second Brother Xu, don't call me brother-in-law anymore, it's a bit weird, just call me Jiangnian."

"How can this be possible?!"

When Xu Zhongshan heard this, he immediately shook his head.

Calling him brother-in-law is already considered marrying above your station. Logically, he should be called His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. How dare you call him by his name?

Lin Jiangnian wanted to say something, but Xu Zhongshan insisted: "Your Highness is worth a lot of money, how can you call him by his name?"

Xu Zhongshan is good in every way except that he is a bit stubborn. Seeing that he insisted, Lin Jiangnian did not care too much and smiled: "Well, we finally meet again, I will drink a few more cups with Brother Xu today."

"I wonder if Brother Xu is doing well during this period? How is the old man at home?"

Xu Zhongshan picked up the wine glass, and after drinking two cups with Lin Jiangnian, he sighed: "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. Everything is fine."

"Although the old man has retired now, he still has prestige in the court. With the emperor's protection, he is happy to be idle. He plays with birds in his house every day and spends a leisurely life."

Lin Jiangnian picked up the wine glass, took a sip, looked at Xu Zhongshan in front of him, and waited until he finished speaking before suddenly asking, "What about Second Brother Xu?"

"I?"

Xu Zhongshan was startled, "What about me?"

"Brother Xu, have you been living peacefully in the capital during this period?"

"Everything is fine, naturally."

"Not necessarily?"

Lin Jiangnian glanced at him and said softly, "With Second Brother Xu's ability, wouldn't you be willing to be imprisoned in this small world, with limited abilities and nowhere to display them?"

Lin Jiangnian's words made Xu Zhongshan silent for a moment, then he smiled bitterly and said, "What can I do if I am unwilling? Now my Xu family is guilty. If it weren't for Your Highness's help, my Xu family would have been destroyed long ago."

"I'm lucky to be alive now, how can I have the right to think about anything else?"

Lin Jiangnian asked with a smile: "So, Brother Xu is really unwilling to accept this?"

Hearing this, Xu Zhongshan looked at Lin Jiangnian, "Your Highness, what do you mean by this?"

"Since we are all considered a family, I won't beat around the bush."

Lin Jiangnian paused and said, "I have a few things to do when I return to the capital this time, but the situation in the capital is turbulent now, so it is not convenient for me to show up. Therefore, there is one thing that I may need the help of Brother Xu."

Xu Zhongshan was startled: "What is your Highness going to do?"

"The woman who had a conflict with Brother Xu in the garden today was named Hu Yao, right?"

Lin Jiangnian asked.

Xu Zhongshan was shocked. Did His Highness already know what happened in the garden today?
But then he suddenly realized, that's right, with the capabilities of the Lin Palace, it would not be difficult to find out what happened today.

"Exactly."

Xu Zhongshan nodded and asked in confusion: "Your Highness, what do you need my help with?"

"I'm not in a position to show up. I need Brother Xu's help with something. It's not a big deal..."

Lin Jiangnian glanced at him and said, "If this matter can be handled well, I will go to see the emperor and try to get him to let Brother Xu and your old man return to Linjiang City together so that the family can be reunited."

"By then, if Second Brother Xu still wants to stay in the capital to make a living, I will also try to help him find a future."

Xu Zhongshan's breathing gradually became rapid and he opened his eyes wide in surprise.

"A family reunion?!"

This news undoubtedly made Xu Zhongshan extremely excited.

Now he and his father are under house arrest in Beijing. They seem to be living a normal life, but they cannot leave the capital. If nothing unexpected happens, they will probably be imprisoned here for the rest of their lives.

Now, hearing that he had the opportunity to return to Linjiang City and reunite with his family, he naturally couldn't sit still.

Xu Zhongshan was surprised and excited, but he quickly thought of something: "But, will this embarrass Your Highness? The Emperor..."

Xu Zhongshan calmed down and soon realized that the Xu family had committed a serious crime of treason. It was rare for them to survive such a crime. Now they wanted to return to Linjiang City. Would the emperor agree?
"He will agree."

Lin Jiangnian didn't say much, but just picked up the wine glass on the table and took a sip.

"Even if he doesn't agree, I still have a way."

"..."

At the Zhao Mansion, as night fell, the carriage slowly stopped outside the mansion.

"Miss, you're home."

Outside the carriage, Xiaoyue lifted the curtain and spoke softly.

In the carriage, Zhao Xi, dressed in gorgeous attire, was supported by Xiaoyue and stepped into the mansion.

"Where's my father?"

Zhao Xi asked as he walked into the mansion.

"The master went to the palace early in the morning and has not returned yet." The maid next to him reported.

"Entering the palace again?"

Zhao Xiwei stopped and frowned.

These days, Prime Minister Zhao often goes to the palace. Due to the rebellion in the north, the entire court is in turmoil. As Prime Minister Zhao, her father is undoubtedly the busiest person.

But in recent days, Prime Minister Zhao has been entering the palace more and more often, and staying longer and longer. Thinking back to when Zhao Xi went to see her father yesterday, she could see that he had aged a lot.

Zhao Xi felt a little depressed.

The situation in the north is probably much more serious than what she investigated.

In this case, if the woman goes to the front line at this time, she might be in even greater danger. "Miss?"

Xiaoyue, who was standing by, saw the young lady frowning and thinking, and whispered, "Young lady, do you want to see the master?"

"never mind."

Zhao Xi came back to his senses, waved his hands and sighed softly.

Although she wanted to, she was powerless and could not help. In the eyes of outsiders, she was the daughter of Prime Minister Zhao, of noble status, unparalleled intelligence, and outstanding talent, surpassing a group of so-called scholars in the capital.

But Zhao Xi herself knew very well that her so-called outstanding talent was just a small achievement in poetry, songs, calligraphy and painting since childhood. Her so-called intelligence was just that she could see farther than ordinary people.

These so-called talents are of no value in troubled times.

As a woman, she can hardly help in this chaotic world.

It’s good enough not to cause any more trouble.

For a lady from an aristocratic family like her, the greatest role she can play in her life is probably through marriage.

Thinking of this, Zhao Xi sighed: "Let's go back first."

After saying that, she walked back to the courtyard.

The leaves were falling in the courtyard, and the night air was a little chilly. Inside the courtyard, the maids had been waiting for a long time.

When Zhao Xi came back, several maids came forward and said, "Miss, the hot water for bathing is ready. Do you want to bathe now or eat first?"

"Take a shower and change clothes first."

Zhao Xi spoke up and said that he had just come back from a party today and felt unwell, so he wanted to take a shower to wash off the dust.

"Miss, I will help you bathe and change clothes first."

Several maids nodded and hurried forward to prepare.

It was completely dark. In the dim environment of the inner courtyard of the Zhao Mansion, exquisite candlesticks were hung on the wall. Flames were burning on the candlesticks, dimly illuminating the surroundings.

Inside the bathroom, hot water for bathing had already been prepared in the steaming, misty water.

Xiaoyue stood aside, helping the young lady change her clothes.

As the clothes fell one by one, a snow-white figure loomed in the hazy vision. Not long after, she slowly stepped into the bathtub, and the steaming hot water quickly covered and enveloped the snow-white figure.

"Miss, do you need a servant to rub your back?"

Xiaoyue spoke.

"No, you go out first."

"Okay, miss, I'm outside the door. Call me if you need anything."

Xiaoyue left the bathroom.

The dim bathroom was filled with mist. In the pool, waves were rising and the water was so clear that you could see the bottom. A faint white shadow was trembling.

Zhao Xi was completely immersed in the pool, with only her head exposed. Her thick, jet-black hair was scattered on the water, revealing a delicate face with a rosy complexion.

She soaked in the water, closed her eyes and rested. After an unknown amount of time, she slowly opened her eyes, and in her clear eyes, I don't know what she was thinking about.

Looking up, I looked at the familiar bathroom.

Somehow, I suddenly thought of a heartless and unfaithful man.

A trace of shame and anger emerged in Zhao Xi's eyes. For no reason, he thought of that time... It was also here that a heartless and unfaithful man suddenly broke in.

Zhao Xi's face turned even redder, and the shame in her beautiful eyes became more obvious. But after this hint of shame emerged, it was replaced by trance again.

She lowered her eyes slightly and looked at her body immersed in the water. She was naked, her skin was as white as snow, and it was tender and rosy from being soaked in the hot water.

It trembled with her movements.

What a pity that she can only enjoy such a beautiful scenery alone!

Zhao Xi sighed softly again.

That guy must still be immersed in the land of pleasure and unable to extricate himself, right?

That’s right, with so many beautiful women around him, how could he remember me?

So what if I remember?
Thousands of miles apart, the distance has probably already wiped out the friendship we had when we first met.

Thinking of this, Zhao Xi's eyes dimmed, and a layer of gloomy air shrouded his whole body.

She immersed herself in the bathtub again, closed her eyes, and let the hot water drown her.

She had fantasized countless times that the heartless man would suddenly appear and give her a surprise.

Or maybe at this very moment, when she was bathing naked, that guy suddenly appeared from nowhere and barged in forcefully... This must be his favorite thing to do.

Thinking of this, Zhao Xi's breathing became more rapid, her whole body tensed up, her long, beautiful legs faintly visible under the pool intertwined and rubbed against each other, and her face was burning hot.

Very nervous!

But after a long time, this emotion gradually dissipated...

She looked in a trance at the closed door not far away, but there was no movement!
Sure enough, it was just a fantasy.

What the hell are you thinking about?

Zhao Xi came back to her senses and spat inwardly, cursing herself for being so shameless. She was not even married yet but she wanted a man to ruin her innocence.

But when you think about it, how can she be innocent?
Wasn't my innocence ruined by that heartless person a long time ago?

Thinking of this, I got even angrier!
Angry and frustrated.

Finally, after soaking in the bathtub for a long time, until his skin was all red, Zhao Xi got up from the bathtub.

"Crash!"

Along with the sound of water falling, a beautiful snow-white body was exposed in the hazy sight.

She wiped off the water droplets on her body, changed into a loose long skirt, and returned to the room.

Inside the room, Zhao Xi sat in front of the dressing table, looking at the red face reflected in the bronze mirror. Her delicate skin was as beautiful as a lotus emerging from water.

"Miss, you are so beautiful!"

Xiaoyue stood behind Zhao Xi, helping the young lady wipe the water droplets off her hair while secretly looking at her young lady, amazed.

My young lady is indeed the most beautiful woman in the world!

Such moist skin, delicate features, and such temperament... If she were a man, she would definitely be completely fascinated by her own lady.

Even now, she couldn't help but want to touch it.

"Okay, stop flattering me."

Zhao Xi rolled his eyes: "Go down."

"Miss, your hair is not dry yet."

"It's okay, it's still early, I can just wipe it myself later."

Zhao Xi drove Xiaoyue out: "You go down, I want to be alone."

"……All right."

After Xiaoyue left, Zhao Xi sat in front of the mirror, looked at herself in the mirror, and murmured, "Am I pretty?"