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Xiao Qing Ran's expression was a bit unsightly. In her previous life, she had fought with him for so long, so she naturally knew what kind of person he was.

She took a deep breath and tried her best to stand straight. She felt that she could move freely in the captivity of his arm. "My prince, other than this matter, I will agree to any other request you have."

"Any?" Su Qian Han's eyes were full of mockery, he didn't think that he could get anything from this woman in front of him.

"Yes, anything." Xiao Qingran's tone was a bit dubious. Her eyes flashed as she suddenly threw herself into his embrace, ready to throw herself into his arms.

Su Qianhan was stunned and his face turned ugly. He subconsciously reached out to push her and said angrily, "Woman, you're courting death!"

He swung his palm at her, but the latter took advantage of the moment he made a move to quickly bend down and miss his move. After that, she escaped from under his arm and quickly escaped out of the alley.

Su Qian Han waited until she was out of the range of his restrictions before he realized his' Golden Cicada 'plan. Looking at the flustered figure of the man's back, he knew that he was deceived and had gritted his teeth.

After a while, a smile suddenly gathered in his eyes, like a calm night before a storm: "Woman, you are very good!"

"Your Highness." The silver mask on his face covered half of his face as he said, "There's a letter from over there. What do you think?"

Su Qianhan's eyes darkened, "Since this is the Crown Prince's banquet, of course we have to go. Not only do we have to go there, we have to prepare a big gift!"

"Yes."

"Miss, are you alright?" On the other side, Li Er was waiting outside the pavilion. When she saw Xiao Qing Ran return, she immediately went to welcome her.

"Nothing." Xiao Qing then shook her head as she pressed her shoulder with one hand, her expression still extremely unsightly.

"Miss, you're hurt?!" Riko was alarmed as she hurriedly helped her into the room to sit down. She closed the door before taking out the medicine box from the corner under the bed. Her movements were extremely practiced. It seemed like she had done this countless times.

Xiao Qing Ran stretched out her hand to stop her movements: "It's not a wound, these things are useless. It's not very serious. You just have to rest for a while. "

The punch from Su Qianhan had landed on his shoulder blade, but it was not broken, and the bandages were useless. He could only heal himself.

"Miss ?" Riko hugged the medicine box as she looked at her with a pained expression. "Miss, why do you need to do this?"

She really did not understand why the Miss had done this. Ever since she had woken up a few days ago, her temperament had greatly changed.

She clearly loved the Third Prince a lot before, and even did many things just for him to get the Second Prince off his throne. Now that she had succeeded, why did she go back to helping the Second Prince?

Xiao Qing Ran pursed her lips as her right hand gathered inner strength and fiercely pressed it on her left shoulder. That tearing pain instantly spread throughout her body.

"Ah!" She gave a muffled groan as her whole body started to tremble. Her left hand, which was holding onto the table, couldn't help but tremble.

Riko's heart ached even more as she looked at her resolute gaze. It was so painful that her face was so pale that she did not even say a word. Although she knew she should not say such words, she could not hold it in.

"Even if Miss thinks that it was her own fault that the Second Prince was dragged down, then you can just stop interfering in this matter in the future. You're a would-be Crown Prince consort right now, do you really have to go this far?"

"What's more ?" Li Er paused and pursed her lips. "Furthermore, the Second Prince does not need your protection?"

"I know." Xiao Qing Ran stopped what she was doing. A drop of cold sweat fell on the table from the side of her temple. Although her voice was soft, it was firm. "It was just for my own selfish desire."

How could she not know that the man did not need the protection of others? In her previous life, they had fought for five to six years, and even she had to use countless methods to pry open a water caltrop on the man.

In the end, if Su Qian Xing didn't use a sinister method, that person wouldn't have been able to succeed ?

Xiao Qing`er did not continue to think about it. A cold darkness instantly rose in her eyes before it was quickly suppressed. She said in a low voice: "I just want to do my best to make up for something."

Even if Su Qianhan didn't need it.

"Miss." Riko looked at her with a complicated expression in her eyes.

"Li'er, remember this. You are not allowed to mention this matter to anyone. Outside, I am still a lovesick girl who deeply loves Su Qian Xing. Do you understand?" Xiao Qingran half sat up with her hands on the table as she instructed in a low voice.

Not everyone could accept such an unnatural thing like rebirth. She only needed to stick to her goal, and she didn't need to let a second person know about it.

"Right." Riko nodded and suddenly thought of something. "Miss, His Highness the crown prince's invitation has been sent. His banquet will be in a few days."

Xiao Qingran squinted and reached out her hand, placing the golden red wedding invitation in her palm.

She lowered her gaze and looked at the words' birthday 'in the middle, then closed her eyes slightly. "That's right, I forgot. That man's morning banquet will be in the future."

She really had to prepare a big present!

Not long ago, the crown prince's position had fallen onto Su Qian Xing. Now that his birthday was coming up so quickly, that man naturally had to prepare well.

Although Xiao Qingran was a would-be princess consort, she had to follow a lot of rules because she was born out of a concubine. Although she wasn't really a person who knew how to follow a lot of rules, most of them only pretended to be so.

"Qingyi, you're here." Su Qian Xing was waiting in the main hall early in the morning. He was very happy to see her in, so he welcomed her with both hands, "Come quickly, I've been waiting for you for a long time."

'Me '? he had never been this equal in front of her, never putting on the posture of a prince, and never had the attitude of being in a high position at all.

This man had a pair of beautiful peach blossom eyes. His always gentle temperament made people feel that he was easy to get along with. Even when he was angry, he would use a kind of helpless and doting tone to speak to you.

Xiao Qing Qing had once done many things for this face that even she felt were beneath her dignity.

Of course, if it was the previous her, she might have continued to be tricked by him like this. But unfortunately, she had seen his true appearance before she died in her heart.

"Qingyi, why aren't you saying anything?" Su Qian Xing pulled her hand and sat down, frowning in confusion. "What's wrong with you?"

He was a little worried, but he soon came to a realization and clenched his eyebrows. "You were bullied by those women in the mansion, weren't you? "Tell me, who made you angry, that I am going to seek justice for you!"

Xiao Qingran quietly withdrew her hand and shook her head with a smile: "How could that be? You know it. I won't take what others say to heart to heart."

Su Qian Xing didn't notice her strangeness and continued, "Of course I know your temper. You are obviously such an outstanding person but yet you are so calm and low-key."

"However, this is good as well. If this happens, no one will be able to see your good. Then, I'll be able to monopolize you." Su Qian Xing acted as though he was very proud. He reached out his hand to pull her hand and instructed her carefully, "But you must remember this, Qing Yi. If you really suffer any grievances in the future, you must tell me not to shoulder it alone, understand?"

Xiao Qing's eyes narrowed as she felt the warmth of his palm. Something was quickly flashing across her eyes, but her heart remained calm.

The purple robe on the man's body took advantage of the fact that his figure became more slender and his facial expression became even more affectionate.

Originally, Xiao Qing had prepared herself mentally. After all, she had loved this man for so many years. She thought that she would feel heartbroken and sorrowful when she saw this man again, and might even be filled with anger.

But no, nothing.

Right now, this man was just a familiar stranger in front of her. He was completely unable to arouse any of her emotions.

Ah, all those years of emotion had been written off in one go. Thinking about it, he could be considered as a cold-hearted person.

"Alright." Xiao Qing Qing heard herself say this with a calm and somewhat joyful voice. She could feel herself smiling sweetly. It was just that the happiness and laughter did not reach her eyes.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince." Ji Li came in from outside and bowed slightly. "The Minister of Rites has come. He said he wants to report to the Crown Prince about the ceremony in a month's time."

Su Qian Xing frowned and was displeased, as though he was placing Xiao Qing Ran in the most important position. "You really don't know the rules. Don't you see Qing Ran is here talking to this crown prince? Let him wait first. "

"But Your Highness ?"

"The official business is more important. You have just been bestowed the title of Crown Prince, so matters of etiquette should not be underestimated. If the Minister of Rites comes personally and you don't see him, it'll be a slap in the face. It'll be difficult for you to do business in the future."

Xiao Qing pursed her lips and stood up from the chair, looking very sensible: "You busy yourself first, I'll go out and wait for you. It's been a long time since I've been here, so I can take a look."

"Alright then." Su Qian Xing pursed his lips, reluctant to part with her. He caressed the back of her hand and said, "Then you can go for a stroll. I'll have Su Li accompany you."

"Right." Xiao Qing nodded her head and followed him out.

Looking at her retreating back, the smile on Su Qianxing's face slowly faded into silence, "Men, please enter Lord Shang Shu."

Xiao Qing walked past the people around the courtyard and took the small path towards the garden. Usually, she did not like the bustle of the place and was too lazy to interact with the noble ladies.

However, at this moment, he suddenly heard a frolicking sound not too far away, followed by a frolicking sound of whispers.

"Is what elder sister said true? "As long as I drink this ? Duke Han really can ?" The woman's voice had a hint of shyness to it, but it soon faded away.

Xiao Qing frowned. She looked over and saw two maidservants in the pavilion talking with their heads down. They seemed to be holding something in their hands.

As for the yellow-clothed girl beside her, her eyes were bright and her facial features were somewhat similar to Xiao Qing Qing's.

It was Xiao Xiyu, the third lady of the general's estate, and the only direct daughter.