Alarm bells rang in Chu Yaoce's mind. He uttered the word "daring" but only managed to get the word "daring" out of his mouth. He had already drawn his short sword halfway out when he saw the person clearly. The word "daring" was swallowed back down.
It was none other than Princess Feiluan.
Moreover, she seemed very relaxed and showed no hostility, as if she had been waiting for him.
The last time Chu Yaoce stopped her in the palace to express his gratitude, he had already subtly indicated a certain intention.
However, his father hated forming cliques and engaging in corrupt practices, so he was troubled and rarely had the opportunity to meet in private, as any movement he made would be watched.
But there was no one else in the racecourse.
So when Chu Yaoce saw Qiao Lian'er here, a feeling of excitement and anticipation welled up in his heart.
But his heart was filled with doubt, so his expression remained blank, showing his caution.
Before he could speak, Qiao Lian'er stood up and bowed, saying, "Greetings, Your Highness the Crown Prince."
"How did the princess get here?" Chu Yaoce couldn't help but ask.
His security was extremely tight, not only at the main gate but also in every corner. He wouldn't miss a single fly, so even the most skilled expert couldn't possibly sneak in.
"Your Highness need not concern yourself with how I got in; I have my own methods," Qiao Lian'er said. "However, Your Highness, trust yourself; your precautions are flawless."
"Let's explain why we're here." Chu Yaoce lifted his robe and sat down, his expression somewhat silent; he hadn't yet processed what he was about to say.
Qiao Lian'er gestured to the food on the table, her expression playful: "I came, of course, to invite the Crown Prince to eat."
Lychees were only offered to the emperor, but the emperor would also share some with his family members, such as the empress, favored concubines, and princes and princesses.
So Chu Yaoce had tasted lychees before, and he still remembered the amazing feeling when he took his first bite.
But it's too rare to get to eat it even once, after all, Father Emperor is a connoisseur, and he would never easily bring out such a good thing.
Seeing the plate of plump, bright red lychees, Chu Yaoce's index finger twitched slightly.
But he knew very well that Qiao Lian'er was not just bringing him food.
However, he had no aversion to the girl, so he picked up a lychee, peeled it, and put it in his mouth.
As he bit into it, a glint flashed in his eyes, and then he couldn't wait to start chewing.
It tastes better than what I ate at the palace banquet.
Thinking it was just my imagination, I ate another one. Sure enough, it was even sweeter and more delicate, with a faint milky aroma.
Judging from the Crown Prince's reaction, Qiao Lian'er knew that sending the lychees was the right thing to do.
Actually, the lychees she usually presented to the emperor were "Concubine's Smile" lychees.
However, there are many other lychee varieties that surpass the Fei Zi Xiao in taste, including Bai Tang Ying, Nuo Mi Ci, Gui Wei, Xian Jin Feng, and Gua Lü.
For those who have never tasted lychee, the Fei Zi Xiao lychee is already quite amazing.
Those who taste even better will only be more surprised, which is why the Crown Prince made that expression.
She is only willing to offer something better when there is a genuine need, rather than when she is trying to please someone.
The prince ate several pieces in a row to satisfy his craving, but realizing he had been somewhat out of line, he stopped what he was doing.
He knew very well that Qiao Lian'er had gone to great lengths to sneak in, and it wasn't just to bring him food.
This girl always runs to her father's side. To put it nicely, it's out of filial piety; to put it bluntly, it's for her own selfish reasons and for the stability of her family.
Now that everyone knows Princess Feiluan has won the Emperor's favor, who would dare to touch the Qiao family?
"Speak, what does the princess want?" The crown prince, though gentle and aloof, was direct.
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