Chapter 517 The Worst in the World

"I understand." Yan Hui knew very well what his majesty was thinking about the princess. He once again felt that he was just being possessed by a devil. How could he think that the Duke of Yingguo's mansion sent this pair of bracelets for the good of his majesty?

"Get up," Concubine Shu waved her hand and called out, looking out the window. "Father is anxious, but I can't be anxious. There must be other ways. Let me think about it."

The voice was low and soft, as if he was talking to Yan Hui, but also as if he was talking to himself.

After being stuck in the house for two days, Chu Liuzheng couldn't sit still and took his people for a stroll in the Imperial Garden.

Flowers are in profusion, and exotic grasses compete for splendor. Every step brings a new scene, which is very friendly to the eyes.

"People should go out for a walk more often." Chu Liuzheng walked on the path among the flowers, waving a round fan. He found that the jasmine flowers that had lost all their leaves a few days ago had been replanted with several vibrant ones. The flower buds were blooming like stars and the fragrance was rich.

She was just about to ask someone to cut a few branches to make bracelets when she suddenly heard footsteps in front of her.

Princess Huirong, wearing a light pink dress, appeared at the other end of the path, with a hairband of the same color fluttering in the wind. She ran while looking back, her thin face full of nervousness.

The little princess ran so fast that she didn't look at the road and bumped into Chu Liuzheng. She screamed in fright and looked up.

"Are you hurt?" Chu Liuzheng bent down to help her stand firmly.

"It doesn't hurt." Princess Huirong shook her head. When she heard someone calling her, she quickly hid behind Chu Liuzheng, holding her skirt with one hand and pressing the other to her lips. Her neck and shoulders shrank together, and her childish voice was full of nervousness, "Don't tell anyone I'm here."

As soon as he finished speaking, a group of palace servants, led by Yan Hui, chased over. Seeing Chu Liuzheng here, they couldn't help but be stunned. They stepped forward and saluted, "Greetings, young lady."

"Get up." Chu Liuzheng waved his hand and stepped aside. "The princess is here."

Princess Huirong was caught off guard and exposed:!

The little girl's eyes were wide open, her fists were clenched, and she tilted her head back, staring at Chu Liuzheng with accusatory eyes.

Chu Liuzheng shrugged, "I didn't promise to keep it a secret for you."

Princess Huirong: !!

If she was caught, she would have to go back and take medicine. She was so angry that she stamped her feet and pointed her little finger at Chu Liuzheng: "You are bad! Bad woman!"

"You're stupid, stupid kid." Chu Liuzheng bent down to look her in the eye. "Who told you to trust a bad woman like me? If I were you, I'd keep running and hide behind some flowers or some rockery."

Princess Huirong:!!!

For the first time in her life, someone dared to call her stupid to her face. She was so angry that her eyes turned red and she pouted, "You are so mean!"

Chu Liuzheng calmly counterattacked, "You're stupid."

Princess Huirong: "You are bad, you are bad, you are the worst!"

Chu Liuzheng: "You are stupid, stupid, you are the stupidest."

Princess Huirong: "You are the worst person in the world!"

Chu Liuzheng: "You are the dumbest person in the world."

Princess Huirong, who is still young and has a limited vocabulary for cursing, said: "..."

The little princess had never met such a vicious and petty adult, and she immediately burst into tears.

"Princess." Yan Hui carried the person back with heartache, and looked at Chu Liuzheng with a hint of condemnation in his eyes.

You are an adult, why are you still arguing with a child?

Chu Liuzheng blinked, "Are you dissatisfied with me?"

"I dare not." Yan Hui lowered his eyes, picked up the princess, and led everyone to leave.

Princess Huirong lay on Yan Hui's shoulder, staring at Chu Liuzheng with tears in her eyes, waving her little fist, "I hate you, you bad woman."

Chu Liuzheng grinned.

[Hey, teasing children is more fun than looking at flowers.]

News from the palace spread the fastest. By the time Chu Liuzheng arrived at Wenhua Palace, the news that she had scolded Princess Huirong until she cried had already reached the emperor's ears.

"The little princess is innocent. I'm just teaching her that people are evil." Chu Liuzheng scooped a spoonful of peeled pomegranate seeds into his mouth, refusing to admit that he just wanted to tease the child on a whim.

Xiao Jingfan had no choice but to order people to send some small toys to Zhaoyang Palace to appease Princess Huirong.

In the afternoon, Concubine Shu sent Yan back to invite Chu Liuzheng to visit Zhaoyang Palace.

Chen Xing was just about to refuse as usual, but unexpectedly Chu Liuzheng agreed. He packed up and followed Yan back to Zhaoyang Palace.

On the way, Yan Hui suddenly stopped at a fork in the road and turned to the side. "Miss, please come this way. The Queen is waiting for you at Bilan Pavilion."

Chu Liuzheng looked at her and asked, "Isn't it in Zhaoyang Palace?"

Yan Hui lowered his head and replied, "The young lady is the reincarnation of a phoenix girl, of noble status. This morning, the princess was rude to the young lady and offended her. The queen was upset and specially set up a small banquet at Bilan Pavilion to apologize to the young lady on the princess's behalf."

"Children speak without restraint. How could I be angry with the princess?" Chu Liuzheng looked up at the sky. "I suddenly don't want to go anymore. Chenxing, Siyue, let's go back."

Seeing Chu Liuzheng and his men turning around and leaving, Yan Hui hurriedly said, "Wait, miss, please stay."

Chu Liuzheng turned around and asked, "Anything else?"

Yan Huifu bowed and said, "Your Majesty sincerely invites you. Please do me the honor of chatting with you."

"Well." Chu Liuzheng looked at her and smiled, "What if I don't show you the favor?"

Yan Hui: "..."

Why is this Chu guy so difficult to deal with and refuses to be persuaded?

At this moment, a puffy little figure ran over from a distance, passed Yan Hui, grabbed Chu Liuzheng's skirt with his little hand and shook it, whispering: "I'm wrong."

Chu Liuzheng raised his eyebrows in surprise, squatted down and looked at the little princess, "You're not going to call me a bad woman anymore?"

"Mother said we shouldn't curse people casually. It's wrong." Princess Huirong grumbled with a pout, "I apologize."

Chu Liuzheng reached out and pinched her little face, "What if I don't accept your apology?"

"You!" Princess Huirong's eyes widened and she stood there in a daze. She had never thought that Chu Liuzheng would not accept it.

She even apologized proactively!

Unexpectedly not accepted!!

The little princess was so angry! So angry!!! So angry!!!

[Ah~ I am such a bad aunt. ]

Seeing tears welling up in Princess Huirong's eyes, Chu Liuzheng coughed lightly and said magnanimously, "Okay, I accept your apology and won't hold it against you."

The crying little princess: "..."

This is a strange woman!

"Mother is waiting for you, come with me." Princess Huirong grabbed Chu Liuzheng's hand and led him to Bilan Pavilion.

Chu Liuzheng did not resist and let the little man lead him away, and Chen Xing and others followed.

Seeing this, Yan Hui breathed a sigh of relief, winked at the eunuch behind him, and waited until the eunuch left before following him.

Bilan Pavilion is a three-story building built by the Ministry of Internal Affairs at the order of the previous emperor. The first floor is for storing calligraphy and paintings, the second floor is for entertaining guests, and the third floor has beds for taking a nap.

When the late emperor was alive, he would come to the second floor to sit on rainy days, or make tea and listen to the rain, or play the piano by the window, and sometimes he would summon concubines to accompany him.

Since the passing of the previous emperor, few people have come here, and there are even rumors that it is haunted.

Chu Liuzheng had been here twice before and felt that this place was quiet and undisturbed, making it a perfect place for taking a nap.

She held Princess Huirong's hand and went up to the second floor. She pushed aside the bead curtain and went in, but did not see Concubine Shu.

Princess Huirong exclaimed, "Huh?" and turned her head to look around. "Where's my mother?"

(End of this chapter)