Jing'er shook her head: "I don't recognize him."

The scholar stopped a short distance in front of Chang Le. "Miss, don't you remember? I am Fan Kun. It's my residence in the back garden of the academy. Last time, when you were disguised as men, your maid twisted her ankle right outside my door. Do you remember, Miss?"

Fan Kun was embarrassed to talk about it. He was blind and had been chasing after her. It wasn't until the incident of the scholars sweeping snow that he realized she was a woman.

Chang Le suddenly realized, blinked her phoenix eyes and said "Oh," "So it was you."

"Where does the young lady live? My coachman is waiting outside. May I offer her a ride?" Fan Kun asked politely.

Chang Le: "..." Do I look like I'm dressed like this and no one will answer the phone?

Jing'er was afraid that her master might say something offensive.

He quickly said, "Young master, please go ahead. My young lady is waiting for someone."

"Waiting for southern Jiangsu?"

"It seems he went to see someone else."

Chang Le: "..." This person is too nosy.

Not wanting anyone to suspect anything, Chang Le gave a polite smile and said, "Please go ahead, Master Fan. My coachman is also waiting outside. The person I'm waiting for is a woman."

The meaning was clear: she didn't wait for Su Nan.

"Oh! So the young lady is waiting for her close friend. I won't disturb you any longer. See you later."

Chang Le: "..." It's best not to see him.

Fan Kun bowed respectfully and continued walking out.

Fan Kun only realized after getting into the carriage that he had forgotten to ask the girl's name.

When I asked Su Nan last time, he said it was a relative of his.

You could tell from Su Nan's evasive eyes that she was just making excuses for him.

As Jing'er watched Fan Kun's carriage drive away, she pouted and said, "He looks like a pretty boy, blind as a bat, he doesn't even recognize the princess."

"Jing'er, stop making a fuss. What's so good about letting so many people know me? It's fine as it is now."

Now, almost all the girls in her 60th grade class know who she is. Everyone treats her with great respect, and when they play after class, everyone gives way to her. Chang Le finds it quite boring.

A moment later, Su Nan slowly led Sui Sui out.

"Auntie!"

Upon seeing Chang Le, Sui Sui ran towards her.

"Slow down, don't fall."

Southern Jiangsu Province is quickening its pace to follow closely behind.

"Sui Sui, do you miss your auntie?"

Chang Le picked up Sui Sui and spun her around.

Sui Sui hugged Chang Le's neck and rubbed against him, grinning as she said, "I missed you, I missed Daddy, Grandma, and Auntie."

The soft, chubby little dumpling was so cute that Chang Le couldn't help but lower her head and give Sui Sui a quick kiss on her rosy cheeks.

"Auntie, put me down. My classmates will laugh at me if they see me."

Chang Le put Sui Sui down and patted his head affectionately.

Su Nan cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness, it's getting late, so I'll take Sui Sui home now. Please make yourself at home."

As Su Nan spoke, she reached out to take Sui Sui's little hand.

"Wait! It's time for Sui Sui to play with me today."

"Your Highness, Sui Sui just had her first visit a few days ago..." Su Nan didn't finish the sentence before looking around.

Seeing that no one was coming, she said earnestly, "Sister hasn't seen Sui Sui for two days. Tonight, Sui Sui and I will go back to the Jiang residence to stay overnight."

Chang Le's phoenix eyes darted around.

"Commander Xiang was sent by the Emperor to pick up Sui Sui, but I let him go first. Su Nan, are you trying to disobey the imperial decree?"

Su Nan's eyes widened. "I don't believe it. What a coincidence!"

"If you don't believe me, ask Jing'er."

Jing'er nodded vigorously, "It's true, my master is absolutely not lying."

"You, you..."

This wasn't the first time Su Nan had been bullied by Chang Le using his power. He was so angry with Chang Le that he was speechless and couldn't find a reason to refute her.

Seeing that her second uncle and aunt were about to start arguing again, Sui Sui quickly looked up at Su Nan and said, "Second Uncle, please tell Mother that I'm coming home after school tomorrow."

Su Nan could only sigh, "Oh well! Go on, just don't be late for class tomorrow."

"The little bit of writing the teacher taught us isn't even as good as what Sui Sui can write herself. What's the point of learning from it?" Chang Le said dismissively.

Whenever she was in the palace, she would practice martial arts for a while every morning.

"Young Master Su, please rest assured, you will not be late for your studies tomorrow morning," Jing'er quickly assured her, seeing the atmosphere becoming tense again.

"See you tomorrow, Second Uncle." Sui Sui waved her little hand.

Su Nan watched as Chang Le led Sui Sui into the sedan chair not far away before turning and leaving.

...

When the news spread that the Emperor was going to hold a selection of consorts to establish an empress, no one was happier than Nangong Zeyue.

He had the kitchen prepare a roast goose for him early on, along with a bag of roasted skewers, and asked Hu Qing to bring him a jar of osmanthus wine.

After leaving the restaurant, we went to the most famous pastry shop in the capital and bought Sui Sui's favorite walnut horseshoe pastry.

Upon returning to the Jiang residence, Jiang Shuyue saw Nangong Zeyue carrying large and small bags of food.

The most eye-catching thing was that jar of wine.

"Is Sui Sui back?" Nangong Zeyue put down what she was holding and looked around.

"A-Jin has already sent someone to tell you that Sui-Sui has gone to the palace with Chang-Le."

As she spoke, Jiang Shuyue poured a cup of hot tea for Nangong Zeyue.

The aroma of honey-roasted goose filled the air, and Nangong Zeyue took a sip of tea.

He said to Qiuju, "Miss Qiuju, could you please divide the food here into two portions and send one portion to Gao Mu and Cang Yun for me?"

"Thank you, Young Master Nangong."

Every time Nangong Zeyue brought food, she would prepare a portion for Gao Mu and Cang Yun. Qiu Ju didn't stand on ceremony and thanked her before having someone bring over bowls and plates.

After serving the food, they thoughtfully placed wine glasses on the table.

Nangong Zeyue secretly observed Jiang Shuyue's expression and saw that she was no different from usual.

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