Princess Xiangsi - Chapter 154
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Volume 3: Truth and Deception in the Palace, Seduction of Old Lovers (Part 1)
Since Li Ge was promoted from imperial physician to prince, his status has skyrocketed. Coupled with his handsome appearance, surpassing even Situ Xingyun, the most handsome man in Fengxi, the threshold of the Prince of Ande's mansion has been practically worn down by matchmakers. Now, who doesn't know Prince Ande? Who doesn't want to be Princess Ande?
This is certainly good for most of the unmarried women in Fengxi, but it has caused great anxiety for some.
Butterfly Palace.
Shuangdie's brows were furrowed, her expression tightly knit, as she listened intently to Zixing's report.
"...Minister Li's daughter went to Prince Ande's residence yesterday and spent half an hour with Prince Ande. Prince Ande was very polite to Minister Li's daughter. Lord Murong also went to propose marriage yesterday, and two more families went to propose marriage today... In total, thirty-two families went to propose marriage in the past two days, but Prince Ande did not agree to any of them."
Shuangdie's brows furrowed more and more, and a glint of light flickered in her eyes.
Knowing that Li Ge was Situ Xingzhi, the frozen love in her heart quietly rekindled. A surge of love welled up throughout her body like a spring.
She longed to see him, longed to have him. But all of that was impossible now! She was now his sister-in-law in name only, and she was already pregnant with Xi'er. Besides, he…
Thinking of this, Shuangdie's silver eyes flashed with jealousy.
She was filled with resentment and bitterness! She was the one who met him first, yet fate had cruelly made him forget everything. When she saw the tenderness in his eyes reserved only for that woman, she wanted nothing more than to tear her to pieces!
At this moment, Shuangdie bit her lower lip tightly, a glint of silver light flashing in her eyes, and she called out, "Zixing, bring me that red dress."
"yes."
In a moment, her lips changed to red. She sat before the dressing mirror, meticulously drawing delicate willow-leaf eyebrows, her lips pressed together, red as a ripe jujube. With a flutter of her eyelashes, her eyes shimmered with silver light.
Zixing couldn't help but exclaim, "Your Majesty is so beautiful! Even Princess Xiangxue pales in comparison to you!"
Shuangdie smiled and said, "Zixing, go and invite the Prince over. Tell him I am not feeling well."
Zixing hesitated for a moment, then said, "But Your Highness, you've called him 'Prince' so many times this month. If this continues, the Emperor might..."
"If I tell you to invite her, then go and invite her. If you say another word, you'll be slapped. I have my own ways of dealing with the Emperor." Shuangdie interrupted Zixing with a furrowed brow. After the Empress Dowager's passing, the forces in the court supporting the princess had crumbled, but it didn't matter; the Empress's position was definitely hers anyway. Besides, the Emperor's heart was now entirely devoted to that woman; he had no time for her.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
About half an hour later, Li Ge arrived at the Butterfly Palace.
To be honest, Li Ge was reluctant to come. Every time he came here, he felt extremely uncomfortable. He could naturally feel Shuang Die's burning gaze and the deep affection within it. He had heard a little about how he had saved Shuang Die before. However, he had saved countless people, and he couldn't really remember. Moreover, he only had Qing Yun in his eyes now, and couldn't possibly have room for any other woman. But he had no choice but to come because of Shuang Die's status.
Upon seeing Li Ge arrive, Shuang Die dismissed the surrounding palace maids. Suddenly, only Li Ge and Shuang Die remained.
"Your Highness, Imperial Concubine." Li Ge gave a slight bow, her eyes calm and clear when she looked up.
Shuangdie felt somewhat dejected. She had thought he would react when he saw her dressed like this. But to her surprise, his expression remained as indifferent as ever.
"No need for formalities. We're all family, so there's no need for formalities. You won't need to bow next time you come."
Li Ge smiled and nodded.
Shuangdie looked even more dejected. Her smile was so gentle, yet it carried a faint air of aloofness, making people hesitant to approach.
"Where is Your Highness feeling unwell?" Li Ge asked as she stepped forward.
At this moment, Shuangdie rubbed her temples, her silver eyes shimmering with a seductive light.
"Xingzhi, I don't know why, but my head hurts so much, and my heart feels so heavy..." Shuangdie said coquettishly, sounding more like a lover's plea. Her eyes shimmered with a silvery light, and she gave him a seductive look. "Come and rub it for me!"
Li Ge naturally guessed her trick. He took a few steps back without showing any emotion and said, "Your Majesty, this is due to the weather. The weather is gradually warming up, and Your Majesty may be experiencing this condition because you are not used to the weather. In a few days, you will naturally recover without any medicine. It is getting late, so I will take my leave."
At this moment, Shuangdie gently bit her lower lip, her eyes burning as she looked at Lige, and said softly, "Xingzhi, have you really forgotten?"
Seeing that she had finally gotten to the point, Li Ge also said calmly, "Your Majesty, I don't remember anything about Situ Xingzhi when I was a child."
"How is that possible?"
Volume 3: Truth and Deception in the Palace, Seduction of Old Lovers (Part 2)
"When the plague broke out in Maple City, I was also suffering from it. Later, Elder Juechen saved me, but I lost my memory. When I woke up, all I knew was that I was Li Ge."
"Do you remember the time you saved a girl in red in the maple forest?"
Li Ge shook his head and replied, "I have saved countless people, and there are countless girls in red. Even without amnesia, I'm afraid I wouldn't remember them all."
Shuangdie felt as if struck by lightning. Her face paled, and she staggered back a few steps, her expression filled with disbelief. After a long while, she threw her head back and laughed, "Ha...haha...what a fine excuse of not being able to remember!" For him, she had foolishly come from a remote area to the capital, ended up in a brothel, and married the wrong person. In the end, he simply dismissed her years of deep affection with a casual "I can't remember."
"Situ Xingzhi, how heartless you are!" Shuangdie pointed at him and accused him.
Li Ge smiled faintly, "Perhaps!" Making her give up was the best solution. Their relationship was truly delicate now. He and Qing Yun were both caught in a whirlpool of a four-way relationship, and it seemed they were sinking deeper and deeper.
Li Ge bowed slightly to Shuang Die and said, "Your Majesty, there are matters to attend to in the manor, so I shall take my leave now."
After saying that, Li Ge turned and left.