I am the champion of palace intrigue, and even the proud prince bows his head in submission.

Chapter 95: I almost lost my mother!

Water droplets slid down Qin Jiuwei's slender fingers, dripping into the basin and splashing up tiny water droplets.

Those hands had long, slender fingers with even, delicate joints, like tender bamboo shoots just sprouting in spring.

Her nails were round and glossy, neatly trimmed, and had a faint pink hue, just like peach blossoms blooming in early spring.

Xie Yanli had never looked at Qin Jiuwei's hands so closely before.

I never expected her hands to be so beautiful.

I want to hold your hand...

He never held Qin Jiuwei's hand.

Only that one night, she used those hands to scratch many marks on his back.

Xie Yanli unconsciously swallowed, his Adam's apple bobbing slightly.

Seeing that his thoughts were getting increasingly distorted, Xie Yanli pursed his thin lips and sat down on a chair.

Xiao He stepped forward and carefully wiped Qin Jiuwei's hands with a clean, damp cloth.

Xie Yanli suppressed the ripples that had just risen in his heart, and couldn't help but recall Xie Jingchun and Xie Jue's unusually cold attitude towards him last night.

I finished my breakfast quickly this morning and left without greeting or saying hello as usual.

Xie Yanli feels that he is now much more attentive to the children than before, but the children are becoming increasingly distant from him.

His handsome brows furrowed slightly as he turned to look at Qin Jiuwei.

He paused, then asked in a low voice, "How have the children been these past few days...?"

Qin Jiuwei tilted her head slightly, "The children are all well, why do you ask that, husband?"

However, she has been busy with Yunzhi's affairs these days and has indeed paid less attention to the children.

I heard they've been enjoying gathering in Xie Jing's room lately, I wonder what they're talking about.

Xie Yanli was unsure how to begin.

Finally, she pursed her lips and said calmly, "It's nothing."

Qin Jiuwei could tell that he clearly had something to say, but he didn't speak.

Here it is again...

Fine, if he doesn't say, she's too lazy to ask.

In her view, it was enough to simply play the role of a seemingly virtuous wife.

At this moment, the three children were sitting in a row in Xie Jing's room.

Xie Jue's little face scrunched up, her expression full of worry. "Mother is really angry this time."

My mother has been away from home all day today, and I don't know where she went.

She must be angry with her father and doesn't want to stay at home...

This was the first time he had ever seen his mother so angry.

Xie Jingchun frowned. "Do you think Father and Mother won't divorce?"

Upon hearing the word "divorce," Xie Jue's face immediately turned pale with fright, and her eyes instantly reddened.

Divorce?! Leaving?! Mother is leaving?!

No! Mother, don't go! Waaaaaah!

“No, divorce is very difficult,” Shu Rong suddenly said.

Xie Jing was still just a child and didn't understand this. "How did you know?"

Shu Rong blinked. "It's written in the storybooks."

"The female protagonist is heartbroken and wants to divorce the male protagonist. It would take two hundred chapters to finally get them to divorce."

Xie Jingchun raised an eyebrow slightly, "Is divorce really that complicated?"

Shu Rong nodded, "Yes, adult matters are always troublesome."

Hearing that there would be no divorce, Xie Jue's wildly beating heart calmed down a little.

But she quickly lowered her head again, "But Mother is very angry now..."

Xie Jingchun snorted angrily, "It's all Father's fault."

He already has a family, yet he still sets up another one outside! He really misjudged his father!

Xie Jue also waved her little fist, "Yes! It's all his fault!"

Even Xie Jing, who was usually very measured, turned cold at this moment.

The little figures chatted for a while longer.

Xie Jingchun and Xie Jue came out of the room and ran into Xie Yanli again.

They were even angrier now than they were last night.

I only found out today that they almost lost their mother!

Upon seeing Xie Yanli, the two turned and left without even greeting him.

Xie Yanli: ...

Why is my attitude towards him even worse?

The following day, at the Princess's residence.

Gao Yunzhi sat in the chair, holding a piece of floral stationery in her hand, reading it word by word.

His brows were furrowed with barely suppressed joy.

Chen Huaizhi sat to the side, and seeing how happy she was, he couldn't help but feel curious.

"Princess, what makes you so happy? What is written on this stationery?"

Gao Yunzhi gently waved the letter in her hand and smiled, "It's Jiuwei who invited me to go to the teahouse this afternoon."

Upon hearing this name, Chen Huaizhi's brow twitched slightly, as if he had heard it somewhere before.

Gao Yunzhi could tell from his expression that he didn't recognize him.

He explained, "I met Jiuwei at the autumn banquet a few days ago. She is the newlywed wife of Prince Xie."

Mentioning Xie Yanli reminded Chen Huaizhi that he had heard a little about Xie Shizi's marriage, and it seemed that his name was Xie Yanli.

Gao Yunzhi smiled and continued, "I get along very well with her. She even came to my residence yesterday and gave her a lot of hairpins."

Upon hearing this, Chen Huaizhi frowned, slightly displeased.

How can the things belonging to the Princess's residence be given away so easily?

And that hairpin, it would be perfect for Liu Niang to wear.

Now outsiders have benefited for no reason.

Gao Yunzhi carefully examined the letter again, surprised to find that Jiuwei's handwriting was also so beautiful.

Chen Huaizhi belatedly realized that Gao Yunzhi was going to the teahouse this afternoon, which meant that she wouldn't be home this afternoon.

Then wouldn't he be able to go find Liu Niang...?

The thought of Liu Niang's charming figure made Chen Huaizhi impatient, and he became restless.

But he maintained a gentle demeanor, his voice melodious and pleasant: "Is that so? Then Princess, you must have a good time."

Gao Yunzhi nodded vigorously, "Since I got pregnant, I haven't been anywhere except for the Princess's residence and the palace. This time I'm definitely going to have a good time."

After she finished speaking, she casually asked, "Huaizhi, where are you planning to go this afternoon?"

Chen Huaizhi's face stiffened slightly, but he quickly recovered and his voice sounded somewhat unnatural.

"Today, Minister Meng invited me to his residence for a chat."

Why is it Minister Meng again?

Gao Yunzhi was preoccupied with what she had done with Qin Jiuwei that afternoon, so she didn't think much of it.

She then went inside to choose clothes and jewelry.

Seeing Gao Yunzhi's departing figure, Chen Huaizhi's lips curled up slightly, almost imperceptibly.

What an idiot, he fooled you so easily...

In the afternoon, after Gao Yunzhi left the mansion.

Chen Huaizhi hurriedly went back to his room to change into some inconspicuous clothes, got into the carriage, and headed towards Liu Niang's place.

At this moment, several men in black quietly followed him.

Qinglan Courtyard.

"Have all the people followed them?" Qin Jiuwei asked coldly.

Granny Song nodded, "Don't worry, Miss, this time we'll definitely catch that adulterous couple red-handed!"

Qin Jiuwei nodded and stood up, saying, "Let's go to the teahouse first."

However, as soon as she stepped out of the house, she saw a small figure suddenly pounce on her and hug her waist tightly.