Chapter 380 An Outsider (Part 1)

Ye Chutang turned his head and saw Xu Rongqing walking towards him quickly with a nervous look on his face.

Ye Chutang pulled the reins and asked, "Why did Master Xu come to see me?"

Xu Rongqing frowned: "Are you going to go look for it yourself?"

He had just heard the servants say that the princess had given her horse to Ye Chutang. He thought something was wrong and rushed over immediately.

Ye Chutang nodded: "Yes."

"That's too dangerous!" Xu Rongqing was very worried. "How can you go alone? What if you encounter——"

"Xu Rongqing?"

While Princess Qinyang was leading the horse, she saw a person in front of Ye Chutang, a gentle and handsome young man. Alarms immediately sounded in her mind.

She stood in front of Ye Chutang calmly and looked Xu Rongqing up and down.

There are many young men from aristocratic families in the capital, but there are only a few she likes. Although Xu Rongqing is not very good at fighting, he is a good writer. Even her father has praised him, saying that Xu Rongqing, the son of Xu Fengchi, is a rare talent.

In addition, he was born with a good appearance, which attracted many young ladies to fall in love with him.

But Xu Rongqing has never married.

Now that I see it, what else is there to not understand?

It's obvious that he is interested in her sister-in-law!

Seeing her coming, Xu Rongqing greeted her politely: "Greetings, Princess Qinyang."

Princess Qinyang snorted and laughed, and said loudly: "With me accompanying him, Chutang can go anywhere. Xu Rongqing, you are really looking down on me."

Only then did Xu Rongqing notice that there were several guards following her, and they were obviously traveling with them.

He felt relieved, but still felt uneasy: "I don't have anything else to do, so I'll go with you. More people means more strength. Sister Chutang, what do you think?"

Princess Qinyang choked.

This is done out of kindness, how can she say no?

Sure enough, Ye Chutang agreed without much hesitation: "Then thank you, Master Xu."

Xu Rongqing let out a long sigh and smiled: "You're welcome. Ah Yan and Ah Feng haven't come back yet, and I'm quite worried."

Princess Qinyang became even more annoyed with him, and took a step forward with her hands on the horse's belly, forcing herself between the two of them, blocking Xu Rongqing's sight.

"Okay, time is running out, let's go now!"

Ye Chutang didn't pay attention to her little thoughts and nodded slightly.

Xu Rongqing's vision was blocked, so she could only turn sideways: "Sister Chutang, this is a war horse. It is taller and stronger than ordinary horses. It is difficult to control. Otherwise--"

Before he finished speaking, Ye Chutang had already stepped on the stirrup, holding the reins with both hands, and jumped onto the horse with great agility!

The whole movement is smooth, graceful and agile.

Xu Rongqing was speechless, his eyes slightly widened, with a flash of astonishment in his eyes.

In my memory, that weak, always quiet girl, actually...

"Sister Chutang, when did you learn to ride a horse?"

Especially since his riding skills were so outstanding, even his classmates who were proud of their riding and archery skills might not be better than him.

Ye Chutang paused and smiled: "My brother taught me before, but I was always reluctant to learn. Later I found it more convenient this way, so I learned it."

Xu Rongqing felt a tightness in his chest.

More convenient?

How can it be considered more convenient?

During those three years of difficult escape and displacement, how much suffering did she endure to raise her younger brother and sister safely and bring them back to the capital?

Princess Qinyang was also looking at Ye Chutang.

At first, she was a little worried that the warhorse had a strong temper and Ye Chutang was afraid that it would be difficult to control. Unexpectedly, once it was in Ye Chutang's hands, it turned out to be exceptionally well-behaved and obedient.

Ye Chutang did not hesitate at all. He gripped the reins tightly and looked at the forest ahead.

"drive!"

…

"What? Ye Chutang and Princess Qinyang entered the forest together?"

Xiao Chengxuan, who had just sat down to rest in his tent, frowned.

The attendant said respectfully, "Yes, he also brought eight guards. It is said that the princess approved it. In addition, Xu Fengnian's son Xu Rongqing is also among them."

If Imperial Concubine Ru was also there at this time, a hint of sneer flashed across her face when she heard this.

"Does she really think she can do anything?"

This is the royal hunting ground, not the fields where she can run wild!

There are all kinds of birds and beasts roaming around in the forest, and their lives may be in danger at any time. Ye Chutang is a woman and she is really overestimating herself!

"Your Majesty has already dispatched the imperial guards, but she is still so arrogant. Does she think she is not prominent enough?"

Xiao Lanxi, who was sitting nearby, poured hot tea for Concubine Ru and Xiao Chengxuan, then hesitantly said, "It seems to be because her two brothers haven't come back yet? Father ordered to find the third brother and the prince, but didn't mention anyone else."

Given their identities, those people will definitely give their best efforts. As for the others... naturally they won't get any attention.

Without a family background, even if you can come to this hunting ground like others, it will be different.

——When something really happens, no one will care about their life or death.

Except their own relatives.

Xiao Chengxuan was very unhappy when he heard this: "The eldest princess is really something. She is so indulgent and even sent guards to follow him?"

Xiao Lanxi said: "She once saved the life of the eldest princess, so it is normal for the eldest princess to treat her so well."

"Who knows how she coaxed the princess." Concubine Ru disagreed.

The eldest princess is of such a high status that there are so many people willing to die for her. If treating her illness is considered saving a life, then all those people in the Imperial Hospital over the years are her benefactors!

I haven't seen the eldest princess treat anyone differently.

Only this Ye Chutang——

"I heard that she goes to the Princess's Mansion every once in a while to take care of the eldest princess's health. The eldest princess has no children, and apart from Chen Yanchuan, only Li Yue goes there most often, so she must feel lonely."

If the imperial concubine sneered disdainfully,

"Speaking of which, Ye Chutang is quite smart. He frequently goes to the Princess's residence to accompany her under the pretext of seeing a doctor. Naturally, it is easy for the Princess to like him."

Xiao Lanxi lowered her brows and eyes, quietly looking at her teacup, but what she was thinking in her mind was different from Concubine Ru.

She saw the eldest princess and Ye Chutang getting along in the tent today, and they looked natural and close.

The eldest princess’ joy and doting were almost overflowing.

That was definitely not fake, and given her status as the eldest princess, there was no need for her to pretend on such a matter.

Especially...the eldest princess specially invited Ye Chutang to see her in front of His Majesty.

In fact, now that she has returned to Beijing, there is no time when this thing cannot be done? However, the eldest princess chose today.

On the surface, it seems to be for her health, but in fact, he wants Ye Chutang to show up in front of His Majesty, right?

With their father and brother both dead and without any foundation, life in the capital should have been difficult for Ye Chutang and her siblings.

But, no.

Everyone, including His Majesty, knew that she was an excellent doctor and they thought highly of her.

What on earth is the eldest princess thinking, why is she so attentive to an outsider?