The little dumpling looked up at her suddenly stuttering older brother with a puzzled expression. She blinked her bright, dark eyes twice, but didn't seem to notice anything unusual. She then nestled between his legs, grabbed his clothes, and started playing hide-and-seek with her friends. Suddenly, she peeked out, and the three little bundles of milk immediately burst into laughter.
Huo Chengche looked down helplessly at the three little ones who had started playing without warning, shook his head and smiled faintly, his thin lips curving into a doting smile. The eldest brother was gentle and mild-mannered, completely different from the arrogant and aloof young man he had just been.
The news of what happened at Xinhe Palace has already spread far and wide, and even those who didn't know have been informed by those present who did.
Now, not only the nobles and imperial relatives outside the palace, but even the concubines in the palace know about His Highness the Crown Prince's feelings for Princess Fuying.
The garden, which had been completely silent just moments before, suddenly erupted into chaos, with the concubines gathering in small groups, their faces filled with astonishment as they discussed the matter.
As for the Grand Preceptor Changxu, for some reason, he seemed genuinely afraid of Huo Chengche. As soon as Huo Chengche relented and said he could leave, he immediately slunk away, even his bowing was hurried, and he disappeared in the blink of an eye.
Of course, Huo Chengche wouldn't stay here long. He led his wife and two younger sisters towards the Empress Dowager's Shouci Palace. The three little ones ran around happily, playing some game, while he followed behind, watching with a smile, but his eyes held a subtle ripple.
They encountered Cheng Wenli and his daughter, as well as the Imperial Preceptor Changxu, one after the other, all of whom seemed to be after Niannian, which puzzled him greatly. He had a feeling that something was about to happen.
"elder sister."
A soft, weak call rang out behind Huo Chengche, immediately interrupting his deep thoughts. He turned around alertly and saw a palace maid walking up to Zhuangyou's side.
Zhuang You was slightly surprised to see the person who came, then her expression changed, she frowned, pulled her aside and asked in a low voice, "Xia Yi? Why are you here? Didn't I tell you to stay in Qinghua Tower and keep an eye on Hua Xiao?"
Xia Yi looked annoyed and lowered her head, saying softly, "I'm sorry, Sister Zhuangyou, I really couldn't stop her. Miss Xiao said she wanted to express her gratitude to the Empress Dowager, and I couldn't very well stop her, could I?"
Zhuangyou knew that Hua Xiao was full of tricks and cleverness, and Xia Yi was an honest person, so it was no wonder that she couldn't handle her.
Xia Yi continued, "When we came out of Shouci Palace, Sister He Wan stopped me and told me that you were heading this way and we would probably run into you. So I made an excuse to go back first and say a few words."
Zhuangyou glared at her, annoyed, but didn't scold her. She just sighed and spoke in a gentle, reproachful tone.
"Isn't that stupid? What's the point of you saying this now? If she's determined to run into her, she'll definitely do it. Besides, do you expect His Highness and our little princess to avoid her?"
Xia Yi lowered her head, her voice filled with regret, and whispered, "I'm sorry."
Seeing this, Zhuangyou sighed and looked at her young and silly appearance, then said, "Alright, are you afraid of her?"
As soon as they finished speaking, they looked up and saw Hua Xiao approaching from afar with her maidservant.
However, the next moment, Hua Xiao suddenly stopped in her tracks.
Zhuang You was taken aback, then looked at the person coming towards her, glancing at Hua Xiao's thunderstruck expression out of the corner of her eye. She smiled faintly, shook her head, and frowned coldly.
Today is truly unpredictable.
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