Chapter 90 "So old, yet so stingy?" He narrowed his eyes...
"Stingy?" He narrowed his eyes, tightening his grip on her ankle, causing a slight pain.
"No, what I meant was... Your Highness is so magnanimous, how could you possibly hold a grudge against a mere woman like me?"
"Right, Crown Prince?"
Her voice was soft and gentle. The man chuckled slightly, loosened his grip, and easily let her go.
Jiang Zhuoying craned her neck to peek ahead. Qi Fan was sitting on the edge of the soft couch, and a desk was placed in front of the couch.
These past two days, this man has been reviewing memorials here, and it seems that most of what he has done is important business.
Since arriving at her Kunning Palace the day before yesterday, this fellow has not left.
At this moment, what he held in his hands was no longer a memorial to the throne, but rather those books he usually used to pass the time and relieve boredom.
Isn't this just killing time like she is right now?
Jiang Zhuoying shrank back, immediately letting go of her meager sense of guilt, and her playful nature was aroused.
She straightened her legs, and even through the fabric, she could feel the muscles in his abdomen tighten instantly.
"Another unintentional act of yours?"
The man didn't turn around; his cool voice came from his tall, upright back.
Jiang Zhuoying raised an eyebrow, stood on tiptoe, and said in a light tone, "This time it was intentional."
Before he could finish speaking, Qi Fan suddenly turned around and met the other person's dark eyes.
Jiang Zhuoying was slightly taken aback.
She was just joking around, surely she shouldn't get angry again?
How come he's become even more petty now that he's become the crown prince?
She carefully pulled her legs back, her tone no longer as arrogant as before, but soft and gentle: "Alright, alright, I won't bother you anymore."
Just as he was thinking about how to say something nice to end the conversation, Chu Yixin happened to be outside paying her respects.
Jiang Zhuoying's eyes lit up, and she quickly called out, "Eunuch Chu? Come in, come in quickly!"
"Why!"
Chu Yixin answered loudly, smiling as she walked in, holding her whisk. As soon as she stepped into the covered area, she saw her master's clear and bright eyes.
this……
He stopped abruptly. Had he disturbed his master's good time?
But when he looked up again, the man's usual indifferent and aloof expression had vanished.
"What is it?"
Chu Yixin paused for a moment, then composed herself and presented the secret letter in her hand: "Master."
No need for further words; simply present this letter, and the master will understand.
Jiang Zhuoying naturally understood, after all, she had been his personal maid for quite some time.
But when she actually married into the Crown Prince's household, this was the first time she had ever seen the secret letter.
In the blink of an eye, the letter was already in Qi Fan's hands.
Jiang Zhuoying moved closer without any hesitation.
The man did not immediately open the envelope, but noticed the movement behind him.
He tilted his head slightly, his eyes deep and unfathomable.
Jiang Zhuoying paused for a moment, then raised her hands and placed them on his shoulders. Her peach blossom eyes almost curved into smiles, and small dimples appeared at the corners of her lips: "Crown Prince, you've been working hard lately. Let me massage your shoulders."
The man paused, pursed his lips, and said in a slightly somber tone, "Let go, it's limp and has no strength."
The girl raised an eyebrow and suddenly released her grip.
Then she heard a "rip" sound, the sound of the envelope being torn open.
Without thinking, Jiang Zhuoying reached over his arm and leaned forward. Before she could read more than a few lines, her forehead was blocked by a palm, and a force prevented her from leaning back.
At the same time, a cold voice rang out from above: "Standing so close, what are you looking at?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Zhuoying clung to his arm again, shifted her position, and peeked her head out from his shoulder...
Jiang Zhuoying read the densely packed small characters very quickly, wary that the man might suddenly change his mind.
Watching the two interact so intimately, Chu Yixin's eyes were almost slits.
Although the master's face is still cold, his heart is different from before!
The secret letter in my hand was sent back by the people from Jiaohai. It won't matter to the Empress if she sees it.
Are you satisfied?
The broad shoulder resting on his chin moved slightly, and a deep, cold voice entered his ear.
Jiang Zhuoying was immediately brought back to her senses. She turned her head and rubbed the top of her hair against his neck: "Satisfied, I am extremely satisfied!"
Her grandfather had already told her that he had sent people to find her father and brother, and this secret letter confirmed that.
Now, not only are they accompanied by their grandfather's men, but they are also secretly escorted by the Crown Prince's men, so their father and younger brother's safety should be assured.
According to the letter, my father and the others estimated that they would be returning to Luoyang in about one or two months. Once the time was specified, I felt more certain about the future.
A strong arm reached out from her side and tightened suddenly before she could react. With a gasp, Jiang Zhuoying's vision blurred, and she fell into Qi Fan's arms.
She angrily tried to get up, but a large hand pressed against her waist and abdomen first: "Are you fully recovered?"
With her cool, deep black eyes lowered slightly, Jiang Zhuoying made up her mind in a flash, tilting her head and falling into the man's arms.
"I reckon he's about halfway better, but he still needs more careful care from the Crown Prince."
Qi Fan knew that the little girl's complexion was rosy today, and she had also had many other mischievous thoughts, so she must be fine now.
He stroked the stray hairs at her temples: "I need to leave the manor today, and I may not be able to return on time tonight."
"If it gets late, you should rest first. There's no need to force yourself to wait for me."
Jiang Zhuoying buried her face in his chest, twisting his sash: "It seems that Your Highness was only nice to me the other day because I was feeling unwell and you felt sorry for me."
"If you want the Crown Prince to continue treating me this well, wouldn't that mean A-Zhuo would have to stay unwell all the time?"
She deliberately used a high-pitched voice, her tone sounding disappointed and pitiful.
Firstly, she had plenty of energy today and was feeling playful.
Secondly, I also wanted to take this opportunity to get his promise.
Since she said such things, shouldn't her husband, who truly loves her, immediately promise her that he will treat her well every day from now on?
But this guy never follows her script.
Upon hearing this, he immediately grabbed her wrists and said in an unpleasant tone, "If I hear you talking nonsense again, I will punish you by making you stand facing the wall in repentance."
Jiang Zhuoying: "???"
What will be the punishment?
She immediately struggled and jumped up, but Qi Fan didn't use much force and easily let her break free. He calmly watched her struggle.
She picked up the storybook from the soft couch, slipped on her embroidered shoes beside it, ran a few steps, and then peeked out from behind the floor-length screen...
"At your age, you have quite the idea. Why should a beautiful young girl like you have to stay up all night waiting for you?"
The man's hand trembled slightly as he picked up the teacup, causing the tea to spill out and soak his sleeve.
When he finally looked up with a stern face, the beautiful young girl had already disappeared.
...
Jiang Zhuoying's health has greatly improved. She has taken the medicine prescribed by the imperial physician and has been resting well these past few days. Although her period is not over yet, she has already regained her usual vitality.
These days, everyone in the mansion, from the Crown Prince down to the maids and servants, fawns over her.
"The winter hunting season will be here soon. We haven't been out since we entered the Crown Prince's residence. Xiangxing, have Wujiu prepare the carriage. We'll go out for a stroll later."
And her father and younger brother will be back soon, so she wants to prepare some gifts for them and have a welcoming feast.
"But... His Highness is still in the manor."
Xiangyue swallowed hard and asked in a low voice.
Seeing that His Highness has been treating their young lady better these past two days, could it be that they had another argument in the room just now?
Besides, there are clearly two different things between a winter hunt and going out for a stroll.
Why would a young lady need to personally prepare the things needed for a winter hunt?
She knew her daughter well; she clearly wanted to leave the manor on her own.
Jiang Zhuoying curled her lips slightly: "Don't mention him again."
Xiangyue immediately shut her mouth...
Before long, the three of them, along with Wu Jiu who was driving the carriage, left the Crown Prince's residence together.
Wu Jiu quickly noticed a group of people who had followed him all the way from the mansion. Although they were in the dark, they had been following him since the Crown Prince's residence.
Now that their young lady is the Crown Princess, her status is even more precious than before, and no mistakes can be made.
After a moment's thought, he understood and didn't specifically report it to Jiang Zhuoying.
Jiang Zhuoying took Xiangyue and Xiangxing to buy several riding outfits from a clothing store, which they would probably need for the winter hunt in a few days.
In addition, he specially prepared several sets of clothes for his father and Chengyun who were about to return to Luoyang. When he passed by a bow and arrow shop, he also specially ordered a cow horn bow.
Cheng Yun loved these things the most when he was young.
"Miss is so thoughtful of His Highness. He will surely be delighted to receive these gifts!"
Xiangyue praised her as always, but Jiang Zhuoying paused. These were all prepared for Chengyun and her father, but she was just using the guise of "husband".
However, Xiangyue's words also make some sense.
She looked out the window, wondering what to bring back for that guy, when her attention was drawn to the lively scene by the roadside.
What is that?
Jiang Zhuoying turned her head and asked.
The roadside was decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers, looking like a restaurant opening for business.
However, not only did Jiang Zhuoying not know the specifics, but the two maids did not know either.
Jiang Zhuoying took a closer look and noticed that the waiters greeting customers at the restaurant entrance were dressed differently from people from Da Rong, which piqued her interest.
She tilted her head slightly and said, "Xiangyue, go and ask around."
"Yes, I'll go right away."
...
When Xiangyue returned to the carriage, she told Jiang Zhuoying what she had just found out.
It turns out this is a restaurant set up by people from the Li Kingdom, and today is its first day of opening.
It was indeed almost time for dinner, so Jiang Zhuoying thought for a moment and decided to have dinner here before returning home.
While she's at it, she'll also bring some Li Kingdom specialties for her beloved Crown Prince brother.
The matter with the noble spirit last time had already displeased him, so this time it was a good opportunity to shut him up.
With that thought in mind, Jiang Zhuoying was helped down from the carriage by Xiangyue and the others. Since there were many people around, she made sure to wear a veil.
...
"Oh dear, what bad luck! We have too many guests today, and it's lunchtime right now. These private rooms are all booked. How about the main hall on the second floor, sir?"
How can this be allowed?
Just as Xiangyue was about to step forward to refuse, Jiang Zhuoying saw the familiar palace maid walking towards her through a veil.
A palace maid serving Consort Ling.
She respectfully led Jiang Zhuoying up to the second floor, to the room where Consort Ling was.
Today, Consort Ling is dressed in the attire of the Li Kingdom, and she looks even more dashing and heroic than last time.
"What a coincidence that I would meet the Crown Princess here today! Please don't stand on ceremony, please take a seat."
Jiang Zhuoying took off her veil and handed it to Xiangxing, smiling softly: "Your Excellency has excellent eyesight, to be able to recognize me even in this attire."
"Hahaha, the Crown Princess's figure is exceptional, standing out from the crowd. I will never forget her. Please, have a seat!"
She had learned some Rongguo vocabulary, but she didn't know if she used it correctly; she just piled it all onto the girl in front of her.
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