Quick Wear: Love still depends on two love brains

Chapter 242: Princess vs. Oiran 6

Quan Jiuxi and Hua Shi looked at each other and walked into the secret door cautiously.

There was an old-fashioned atmosphere inside. There were a few dim oil lamps hanging on the walls. The flickering flames made the shadows dance in the corners.

The dark room is not big, but it is arranged very secretly. There are several calligraphy and paintings hanging on the wall. They look ordinary, but they are slightly weird.

There was a huge sandalwood box placed in the middle of the room. Hua Shi walked forward and gently opened the box. Inside was indeed the evidence of the Guanglu Temple doctor's crime.

Stacks of account books detailed his accounts of corruption and bribery, as well as several letters of conspiracy with the second princess.

Quan Jiuxi picked up a letter and glanced at it quickly. This Guanglu Temple was just a place responsible for buying groceries, but it actually accepted money from so many ministers and concubines.

"Your Highness, this evidence..." Hua Shi spoke hesitantly. He lowered his head slightly, his eyes flickering, and his lips pursed.

"Take it and investigate whatever you want."

Quan Jiuxi said lightly, her eyebrows slightly raised, her beautiful eyes looking around, and her expression revealed unquestionable majesty.

Her face, as white as mutton-fat jade, looked even more radiant and charming in the candlelight. Her waterfall-like black hair was casually tied behind her head, with a few strands of hair hanging down on both sides of her cheeks, adding a bit of laziness and charm.

Hua Shi immediately knelt on the ground and said, "Thank you, Your Highness." He leaned over the ground, full of gratitude.

Quan Jiuxi nodded slightly and opened her red lips: "It's getting late, go back early."

Her tone was gentle, she flicked her sleeves, turned and walked out the door.

"Yes." Hua Shi replied, slowly stood up, and walked back with Quan Jiuxi.

Quan Jiuxi still held Hua Shi tightly, and this time Hua Shi was obviously not as stiff as the first time.

His body relaxed slightly, no longer as tense as before, but his steps were a little stiff, and his eyes glanced at Quan Jiuxi from time to time, with a bit of inquiry and doubt.

Returning to the room, Hua Shi was about to take his leave.

"Wait." Quan Jiuxi said, his voice crisp and clear in the quiet room.

Hua Shi turned around when he heard the voice, his eyes full of confusion, "I wonder if His Highness has any other instructions."

"If you leave like this, won't everyone in Chang'an City doubt my virility as a woman tomorrow?"

Quan Jiuxi raised the corners of his mouth slightly with a hint of teasing, and his flower-like smile added a bit of charm in the candlelight.

She raised her eyebrows slightly, folded her hands in front of her chest, and looked at Hua Shi with interest.

Hua Shi's face flushed instantly, "..."

He bit his lower lip with his pearly teeth, his eyes were flustered, and he didn't know how to respond.

His hands unconsciously clutched the corners of his clothes, making him look uneasy.

"I promise I won't do anything to you."

Quan Jiuxi said this, picked up the bedding and walked to the small bed.

Her movements were graceful and unrestrained, her hands resting casually on the back of her head, her eyes closed, and her delicate face appeared dreamy in the hazy light and shadow.

His breathing quickly became steady and even, as if he had fallen asleep.

"Your Highness, how about I stay in the small bed?"

Hua Shi said hesitantly, with a hint of worry in his eyes. His eyes were full of hesitation. He took a small step forward, but then stopped.

"No need. You should rest early." Quan Jiuxi's voice came lazily, with a bit of fatigue.

She turned over, facing away from Hua Shi, and stopped talking.

Hua Shi had no choice but to lie back on the bed.

He tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep. From his angle, he could see the hazy figure of Quan Jiuxi.

Hua Shi had a lot of thoughts in his mind. He didn't know what the princess was thinking. Was she really trying to help him or did she have other intentions?

Quan Jiuxi lay on the small couch and fell into a deep sleep.

The room was silent, with only the faint candlelight flickering gently, as if telling of the restlessness of the night.

……

There was no conversation that night, and the morning light poured into the house through the window lattice.

Hua Shi slowly woke up, rubbed his eyes, and subconsciously looked at Xiaota, but found that Quan Jiuxi was gone.

He couldn't help but feel a little doubtful and stood up in a hurry.

"Sir, Her Royal Highness has left."

At this time, the door was gently pushed open and the waiter walked in, holding a tray with exquisite breakfast on it.

Hua Shi paused as he got off the bed, clutching the quilt tightly in his hands. "When did Her Highness leave? Did she say anything?"

He felt a little annoyed, wondering why he was so careless and slept so soundly last night.

The waiter was frightened by his expression and trembled slightly, and quickly replied:

"Sir, calm down. Her Highness left before dawn without leaving a single word."

Hua Shi snorted coldly, loosened his grip on the quilt, stood up, walked to the table and sat down, "Forget it, put the breakfast down first."

The waiter carefully put down the tray and stepped aside.

Hua Shi looked at the exquisite breakfast in front of him, but had no appetite.

Is she regretting her decision last night?

Thinking of this, Hua Shi felt even more depressed.

"You go down first." Hua Shi waved his hand, and the young waiter hurried out as if he had been pardoned.

On the other side, Quan Jiuxi returned to the East Palace, which was the most magnificent palace besides the Imperial Palace.

The red walls and yellow tiles, the flying eaves and brackets, the carved beams and painted buildings all show dignity and luxury. The palace gate is tall and majestic, and two majestic stone lions stand in front of it, guarding it strictly.

As you enter the palace gate, a wide bluestone corridor leads straight to the main hall. Rare flowers and trees are planted on both sides of the corridor. It is the flowering season now, and the flowers are in full bloom and the fragrance is everywhere.

Walking along the corridor, you can see pavilions and towers scattered in an orderly manner, and the ponds and waterside pavilions are quiet and elegant.

The main hall is magnificent, and the glazed tiles on the roof sparkle in the sunlight.

The hall is decorated with valuable antiques and treasures, the walls are covered with silks and satins, and the floor is covered with thick velvet carpets, which are soft and comfortable.

Quan Jiuxi walked into the East Palace with light steps, followed by a group of palace maids and eunuchs. They were cautious and didn't dare to breathe.

Lu Zhu, the personal maid, hurried forward, her face showing worry as she said with concern, "Your Highness, you are finally back."

Luzhu grew up with the original owner and had advised Quan Jiuxi many times, but the original owner never listened. After the original owner died, Luzhu went with him.

Quan Jiuxi rubbed his neck and said tiredly, "You still have to go to court, right?"

There was a hint of helplessness and annoyance in his tone, his handsome brows were slightly wrinkled, and his ink-black eyes were full of fatigue.

Lu Zhu stepped forward to massage Quan Jiuxi. Her hands moved gently and skillfully. As she did so, she said, "Your Highness, it's time for you to change into your court attire."

Quan Jiuxi responded lazily and stretched out his hands. His white and slender fingers seemed to have a jade-like luster in the sunlight, as if they were carved from the finest mutton-fat white jade.

Luzhu carefully undressed Quan Jiuxi, brought him court robes, and dressed him neatly.

"Your Highness, please be careful when you go to court today. What happened last night is worthless to you."

Lu Zhu instructed softly, with a fearful look in her eyes, as if she was afraid of angering Quan Jiuxi.

Quan Jiuxi nodded slightly, her expression solemn. She straightened her court clothes, took a deep breath, and stood straight. Then, she strode out of the door and walked towards the court.

As soon as Quan Jiuxi left the East Palace, he met the counselor Lin Yu who had hurried over.

"Your Highness, please stay for a moment." Lin Yu said, bowing and saying.

Quan Jiuxi stopped and asked, "Mr. Lin, why are you in such a hurry?"

"Your Highness, regarding what happened last night, I anticipate someone will impeach you today. I urge you to go to the Empress today and explain that it wasn't your lust for male pleasure, but rather your attempt to investigate the collusion between officials within the brothel. I have already ascertained for you that Lord Wang, the Vice Minister of Personnel, and Lord Li, the Doctor of the Ministry of Revenue, disrupted the imperial examination system last night. Your Highness must first acknowledge your mistakes and confine yourself to a period of self-reflection."

Quan Jiuxi looked at Lin Yu. The original owner had played a good hand of cards very badly. He had both counselors and loyal ministers, but in the end, no one knew why they died.

It seems that there is a big problem.