However, she was clearly not in a good mood, and frowned as she asked, "Where are you going?"
Zuan naturally didn't dare to say he wanted to skip work, so after thinking for a moment, he explained, "I'm going to the restroom."
The Crown Princess frowned slightly in disapproval: "You're late today."
Zu An's face flushed. He had been hanging out with Qiu Honglei for a while, which naturally took up time: "The main reason is that the palace and the outside world are under strict surveillance. There are patrolling soldiers everywhere, so it's been delayed."
This woman is back to her aloof and stern demeanor; she was much cuter yesterday when she spoke softly and gently.
The Crown Princess nodded: "Remember to leave earlier next time. You should know that besides being the Crown Prince's companion, the Crown Prince's attendants also bear the important responsibility of protecting the Crown Prince's safety. I didn't see you when the assassins were attacking yesterday. Fortunately, the Eleventh Master of the Golden Medal stepped in and protected us. You should learn from him."
"Yes, yes, I will definitely learn from him." Zu An did not argue that it was abnormal for him to stay at the East Palace after get off work yesterday. Hmph, if this woman knew one day that I was Gold Medal Eleven, I wonder what her expression would be.
The Crown Princess frowned slightly and sighed inwardly. It's true that comparisons are odious. The Eleventh Prince is so mature and steady, making people feel safe from the bottom of their hearts. This guy in front of her only knows how to laugh and joke. The Crown Prince is surrounded by such good-for-nothings. How will he fight against Prince Qi in the future?
Before she could say anything more, a tall, thin eunuch rushed over and said, "Greetings, Crown Prince and Crown Princess. Her Majesty the Empress requests your presence."
Zu An recognized him as Xiao Guizi, one of the two eunuchs by the Empress's side. Yesterday, there was an assassination attempt in Kunning Palace, and a large number of high-ranking eunuchs were killed by Youying Tower. The two of them have truly risen to prominence.
The Crown Princess nodded: "So much has happened these past two days, I almost forgot to pay my respects to Your Majesty."
She called to the dazed fat man standing to the side, and as they were about to head towards Kunning Palace, Xiao Guizi said with a smile, "Your Majesty also requests that all the staff of the East Palace come along to reward them for their valiant protection of the master last night."
The Crown Princess was somewhat surprised, but the explanation made sense, so she didn't pay it any mind. Although the Empress was suspected of trying to win people's hearts, she didn't need to offend her over such a trivial matter. Besides, if she stopped these rewards, the people in the Eastern Palace would resent her, and she wouldn't do something so foolish.
Zu An's heart skipped a beat. He instantly understood that the Empress's summons to the Crown Prince, the Crown Princess, and even the people in the Eastern Palace was just a pretext; she actually wanted to see him!
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