Chapter 159 Not Wanting to Marry the Crown Prince

Xiao Ce could tell from looking at those medicinal herbs that they were all top-quality items.

He smiled, took Meng Anxian's hand, and walked inside together.

Mingchu stood at the door watching their backs, feeling a little uneasy, but also much more relaxed. He could think of many things much more clearly now.

Upon returning to the palace, Mingchu recounted everything he had seen in detail.

"Miss, I've made up my mind. I don't want to marry the Crown Prince!"

At the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, he mustered up his courage and expressed his thoughts.

Seeing Mingchu's expression, Meng Yanzhi was somewhat surprised. She frowned slightly, hesitated for a moment, and then asked, "Why?"

"Your Highness, you are as pure and upright as a gentle breeze and a bright moon. Anyone would like you, but this matter will soon pass."

"Besides, the future Crown Princess is Meng Anxian, I won't be able to live a good life."

Ming Chu, having been by Meng Yanzhi's side since the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, has broadened his horizons considerably and is no longer the naive little girl he once was.

Upon hearing this, Meng Yanzhi smiled gently and then patted Mingchu's head: "If you're afraid of Meng Anxian, then you don't need to worry. Don't fret, she wouldn't dare to do anything to you!"

"Miss, this is only one aspect. I still want to stay by your side." Ming Chu looked at Meng Yanzhi with pleading eyes and leaned against her. "I won't have a bright future in the Crown Prince's residence either!"

Seeing her like this, Meng Yanzhi sighed helplessly and then said, "Then let's wait and talk about it later."

After saying that, Meng Yanzhi gently patted Mingchu's head and pulled her outside to play on the swing.

The stars twinkled in the sky, and for the first time, Mingchu felt a happiness that was hard to describe. She suddenly smiled and whispered, "Miss, I suddenly feel that even just being with you like this makes me happy, and I'm completely willing. I love you so much!"

Xiao Xingyuan quietly walked over and heard this. He thought that what the little girl said made a lot of sense. Meng Yanzhi was really too good. He would feel happy as long as he was with Meng Yanzhi.

He coughed lightly, and Ming Chu immediately got off the swing. Upon seeing Xiao Xingyuan, she knelt down, bowed, and then ran away.

Watching Ming Chu's retreating figure, Meng Yanzhi's expression changed, and she said somewhat unhappily, "Your Majesty, you came and I left immediately, how annoying!"

"Do you hate me that much?"

Xiao Xingyuan sat down next to Meng Yanzhi and put his arm around her waist.

"Am I really that unlikable to you?"

Meng Yanzhi was just saying it casually, but she never expected that Xiao Xingyuan would care so much.

She thought for a moment, then said, "Actually, I think Your Majesty is a very good person and I don't really dislike you, but you are the emperor, you are His Majesty, so I don't dare to get too close to you!"

“We’ve done so many intimate things, and you still say you don’t want to get too close?” Xiao Xingyuan leaned forward, kissed Meng Yanzhi’s cheek, and smiled gently: “Yanzhi, I feel very happy with you.”

happiness?

Meng Yanzhi looked at Xiao Xingyuan with some surprise. She never expected that the king of a country would be happy about such a thing.

She smiled, leaned on Xiao Xingyuan's shoulder, and said softly, "Your Majesty, if only we could stay together like this forever, for a lifetime, that would be wonderful."

Upon hearing this, Meng Yanzhi's expression immediately changed, and she suddenly regretted it. Why did she say those words without thinking?

She immediately rushed out of Xiao Xingyuan's arms and knelt on the ground: "This humble woman has overstepped her bounds, please forgive me, Your Majesty!"

"I am pleased to hear you say that."

Xiao Xingyuan pulled her up, and with her hand in hand, led her back to his palace.

After entering the room, Meng Yanzhi took the initiative to kiss Xiao Xingyuan's lips, and the two of them, like dry wood meeting a raging fire, rolled around together.

The next day, early morning.

When Meng Yanzhi opened her eyes, Xiao Xingyuan was already dressed in his court robes. He looked at Meng Yanzhi's dazed appearance and smiled, "I had the kitchen prepare breakfast. We'll eat together when I return."

"yes."

Meng Yanzhi nodded obediently and crawled back into bed.

After Xiao Xingyuan left, Mingchu came in with the new clothes and looked at Meng Yanzhi with some helplessness: "Miss, isn't it a bit much to keep going like this? If someone finds out, everything will be over for you!"

Upon hearing this, Meng Yanzhi shook her head indifferently. After getting dressed, she carefully examined herself in the mirror. Only after confirming that she was alright did she breathe a sigh of relief and say with a smile, "It's nothing. If His Majesty wishes, he will certainly hide it well. Who can be more astute than His Majesty?"

After saying this, Meng Yanzhi glanced outside to make sure no one was there before turning around and quietly leaving to return to her room.

Zhaoyang Palace.

Fuling immediately told Consort Liu about it.

"Your Majesty, I've heard that Meng Yanzhi has already climbed into the Emperor's bed!"

When Fuling said this, her eyebrows were tightly furrowed, and the hatred in her eyes was almost uncontrollable.

Seeing her like this, Consort Liu sighed helplessly and then said, "This matter must not be spread. If anyone else finds out, you will surely die!"

"Sister Liu!"

Consort Li hurried in, her eyes crinkling as she looked at Consort Liu.

She sat down directly next to Consort Liu: "Sister Liu, I heard you and Meng Yanzhi have a good relationship?"

"What's wrong?" Consort Liu smiled and looked at Consort Li.

Consort Li's expression changed slightly, and then she said somewhat embarrassedly, "Last time, she gave me a big box of peony rolls, which I really liked, so I was thinking, could I ask for some more?"

Upon hearing this, Consort Liu couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"I thought it was something serious!"

"Fuling, go and bring the jujube paste cake over!"

Consort Liu gave an instruction to Fuling.

Fu Ling couldn't understand what else Meng Yanzhi could do besides cooking, and why so many people liked her, even making Consort Li unable to forget her.

She quickly came over, handed the jujube paste cake to Consort Li, and whispered, "Please enjoy, Consort Li."

After taking a bite, Consort Li smiled and said, "Yes, this is the taste. This Meng Yanzhi is really extraordinary. I don't know why, but she always tastes exceptionally good. She has a flavor that no one else can make."

"If she didn't have this much skill, she wouldn't deserve to work in the small kitchen." Consort Liu couldn't help but smile. "If you like, I'll have her make more, shall I?"