Previously, she had been wearing a jade hairpin, but now, the hairpin on her head had disappeared and was replaced with a transparent white jade hairpin.
Why did she need to change the hairpin out of the blue?
He had seen Feng Yan being pushed into the water with his own eyes. There was absolutely no possibility that his eyes were playing tricks on her.
Then, Feng Yan, who had fallen into the water, must have sensed his plan and found an opportunity to escape before he entered the water?
"I must have seen wrongly, right? It's been quite hot these few days. I might have had an illusion. " Sima Zhao figured out the joints in the water and said calmly, "whether it's true or not, as long as Miss Feng is safe and sound, that's good enough. "
"Fourth Prince, don't worry. I still have some matters to attend to. If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave first. " Xia Ling said politely to Sima Zhao.
After a short exchange of blows, Xia Ling made a move that caused Sima Zhao to suffer a loss.
These past few days, Sima Zhao had been trying his best to create a deep love persona. On one hand, he was paving the way for him to marry Feng Yan as a side concubine. On the other hand, he was using a persona to wash away everyone's negative impression of him.
As a prince, although he was a little mediocre, he had the advantage of being good-looking and infatuated with others. There were still some redeeming qualities.
This person's setup was very successful. For example, this noble lady surnamed Xu. Her family was the Minister of Rites, and she had never been in contact with the general's residence.
With this kind of person, even if Xia Ling told the public that Noble Lady Xu was the one who pushed her into the water, no one would believe her.
Sima Zhao's trick fell into his trap. Fortunately, Xia Ling reacted quickly, and the moment she fell into the water, she noticed that something was wrong. She followed the Lotus pond to find an empty corner and went ashore. After that, she returned to the courtyard where she was staying and changed into a uniform of the same color She asked Hai Hai Hai to help her dry her hair.
These things sounded simple, but after a series of things were done, Xia Ling also pressed the time tightly and did not dare to relax in the slightest.
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Sima Zhao had just come out from his seclusion.
This time, the news spread in the circle.
When the second and third princes heard this, they smiled. In their hearts, they felt pity for Sima Zhao.
In order to wash away his reputation, he seemed to have made a persona, but it actually turned into such a farce... ...
If Sima Zhao continued to lose face like this, he would not dare to comment on him outside. The emperor in the Temporary Palace would definitely find him an eyesore and scold him. He would even have to send him back to the capital.
If Sima Zhao were to be sent back to the capital, in less than a day, the news would definitely spread through the streets and alleys of the capital.
Those with good intentions saw Sima Zhao reduced to this state. They knew that Sima Zhao had recruited someone else, but on the surface, they were still smiling at Sima Zhao.
When a wall falls, everyone pushes it down. Sima Zhao was now relying on his identity as a prince.
He lived a glamorous life in front of others. If the emperor reprimanded him in the future, he would be born into the royal family and would not even be able to enjoy the privilege of such a small identity.
Sima Zhao was not sure whether Xia Ling had done it intentionally or not.
He watched Xia Ling calmly return to the general's residence.
His gaze followed her all the way, but he could not catch Xia Ling looking back.
This Feng Yan seemed to have a straightforward and straightforward temper, but he did not expect her to have such deep thoughts.
Speaking of which, it was good that she had deep thoughts. She wanted to be a woman. If she did not understand the ways of the world, then Sima Zhao would definitely have to find someone to teach her.
The more Feng Yan struggled, the more Sima Zhao wanted to get her.
The two of them eloped. At first, Sima Zhao wanted to tie Feng Yan up and board General Feng's ship, but he did not expect that General Feng's men had already taken Feng Yan away. His plan fell through.
After that, Feng Yan returned to the capital. Because of the little news that he had spread, General Feng quickly married a servant.