Inside the Empress's palace, Bai Shi lay on the ground, not daring to breathe. As the crowd chattered, the Empress inquired with increasing curiosity. Miss Yao's words were sarcastic. Princess Ruyang and Princess Yusu would occasionally chime in, each filled with curiosity about the Seven Emotions.
And there was the girl Qiqing who was still answering each word seriously and stiffly. Her response, which seemed as docile as a puppet, did not make him feel at ease at all.
Because the figure that suddenly lost control in the dense forest had already made Bai Shi unable to regard her as a normal, gentle and harmless girl.
What if, what if... she suddenly lost control? He definitely couldn't control it. What if she did something to the Empress or any of the masters sitting there? He didn't even dare to think about it!
"Prince Che has arrived... Prince Yu has arrived..." The eunuch's announcement completely saved Bai Shi from his trembling state. Bai Shi felt that it was already a good thing that he didn't fall to the ground.
The Queen watched as two similar-looking men, one dressed in yellow and the other in red, entered the palace together. One sat with a radiant smile, the other stood with an air of authority. A wave of tenderness washed over her. These were her two sons, the most distinguished princes of the Cloud Wolf Nation.
"Your son greets the Queen Mother..." Bai Ziche and Bai Ziyu glanced at Qiqing who was sitting on the side at the same time. Not seeing anything unusual, they both breathed a sigh of relief.
The Queen hadn't seen her two sons for some time. Now she heard that they had both returned injured from a long journey and had almost lost their lives. She was so worried and anxious that she couldn't even eat.
Now seeing both of them in good health in front of him, Qi Qing was naturally excited. "Okay, okay... Che'er, Yu'er, I hope you return safely."
Xiaoguai walked towards Qiqing with his tail wagging, and frightened Princess Ruyang and Princess Yusu who were standing beside Qiqing.
Princess Yusu, who was closer, was so shocked that she stood up. Xiaoguai glanced at everyone with disdain and then obediently lay down beside Qiqing's legs and rubbed them flatteringly.
This scene shocked the Queen and several others. It can be said that except for the Queen, the other three were scared to tears by Xiaoguai, especially Princess Yusu.
Xiaoguai has been living with Bai Ziyu since he was a child. Before Bai Ziyu left the palace and built his own residence, he had always lived in the palace, so naturally Xiaoguai also stayed in the palace.
Although Princess Yusu was a woman and lived far away from Bai Ziyu, Bai Ziyu never tied up Xiaoguai, letting it play freely in the backyard of the palace. Princess Yusu, the victim, was often frightened and cried, but he could not do anything to it.
But the Emperor and Empress doted on the little prince Bai Ziyu. As a result, Bai Ziyu's little darling was also rampant in the palace. Moreover, the little darling was originally given to Bai Ziyu by Emperor Yunlang. So after all kinds of people made suggestions to Emperor Yunlang to impeach him but to no avail,
Everyone came to a conclusion: from now on, when you see the Second Prince, you must lower your head and walk away; when you see Xiaoguai, you must hide and walk away; when you see the Second Prince with Xiaoguai, you must take a detour!
But now, this ferocious wolf that was so terrifying in the eyes of everyone actually allowed that strange girl to reach out and stroke its head again and again.
Xiaoguai whimpered cooperatively, like a truly docile kitten. The Queen couldn't help but chuckle, saying,
"Look, this lawless little darling is actually very docile and well-behaved next to Miss Qiqing."
Princess Yusu calmed down and couldn't help but take a few more glances. She first greeted her two royal brothers.
Then he said, "Mother, my father often said that Xiaoguai is very spiritual. Yusu thinks that this girl Qiqing must be a wonderful person. Ruyang, don't you think so? Ruyang?"
But she saw Ruyang staring intently at Bai Ziche. This Princess Ruyang hadn't looked at anyone else since Bai Ziche came in. The infatuation and admiration in her eyes couldn't be concealed, and she didn't even hear Princess Yusu's voice for a moment.
After realizing it, he was a little embarrassed and didn't know what to say. He just stood up with a red face and bowed: "Ruyang greets Prince Che and Prince Yu."
Princess Yusu covered her lips and smiled coquettishly: "Ruyang, why are you blushing?"
He also blinked at Bai Ziche, who smiled helplessly in return and subconsciously glanced at Qiqing.
The man lowered his head and touched Xiaoguai, his expression so quiet that it was hard to see clearly. He seemed to be immersed in his own world, which made Bai Ziche's heart ache.
Bai Ziyu didn't notice what was going on between his brother and Princess Ruyang. He looked straight at Qiqing and when he didn't get a response, he walked towards her. He approached her and called out, "Qiqing, I'm here."
Qi Qing slowly raised his head and said, "Bai Ziyu, I'm hungry."
Bai Ziyu laughed twice, his eyes full of pampering, and touched Qiqing's head: "Okay, let's go back and eat."
Then he took Qiqing and said to the Queen, "Mother, Qiqing is hungry. I will take her back to eat. I will come to pay my respects to you next time."
The queen was slightly stunned, and looked at Qiqing obediently being held hand and followed Bai Ziyu out, as if thinking about something.
Yao Ruling, who was completely ignored, stood up suddenly, glared at the two people who had already reached the door, and then turned to the queen and cried, "Auntie... you see, cousin Yu only has his heart set on that little bitch... the one called Qiqing. Auntie, you have to make the decision for me."
The word "bitch" that Yao Ruling was about to say was turned away by Bai Ziche's overly obvious warning look.
The Queen has been in charge of the harem for many years, so how could she not understand her son's attitude... But...
That girl named Qiqing, at best, was as innocent as a child. At worst, she was completely unsophisticated, not even understanding what love was. No… more than love, she was probably even less capable of the seven emotions and six desires than a normal person.
I don’t know if it’s because of her injury and amnesia, but is such a person really suitable to be Yu’er’s princess?
And... the queen looked at Bai Ziche with her eyes flickering slightly, and she couldn't help but sigh, "Well, it seems some things need to be done in advance."
The Queen looked at Yao Ruling, whose eyes were red with tears, and Princess Ruyang, who was in a calm state of mind, and made a decision in her heart:
"During this month's Flower Festival, I will host a flower viewing banquet in the palace. I will order all unmarried ladies of marriageable age in Yunjing City to attend."
Hearing this, Bai Ziche felt uneasy. Sure enough, he then heard the Queen say, "Che'er, you and Yu'er are not children anymore. It's time to consider the matter of appointing a concubine. The Third Prince already has two children. You've been letting your tempers run wild before, but you should also consider your mother's feelings."
Bai Ziche subconsciously retorted: "Mother, I don't want to..."
The Queen, contrary to her usual tolerant attitude, raised her hand and said, "Che'er, you are the prince and also Yu'er's brother.
You should know your father's high hopes for you and the responsibilities on your shoulders.
Leave this matter to the Queen Mother. She will discuss with your father and make arrangements for you and Yu'er."
The Queen never reprimanded him harshly, but the fatigue in her words made Bai Ziche unable to refute.
If it were in the past, even if he was unwilling, Bai Ziche would marry someone his father and mother thought was suitable for the sake of his father and mother and for the stability of the Yunlang Kingdom.
However, at this moment, the figure that lingered in his heart made it painful for him to even breathe...
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