Chapter 498 Hypocrite
Yan Xing Tianjing looked at him for a long time before he spoke slowly, his tone unclear as to whether he was happy or angry:
"Huai Lin, are you sure you have thought it through?"
"You always put your responsibility to the Cui family and your own mission first."
"What I said and did to Miaomiao in the past, can't I just say 'I'm wrong' to undo it?"
"Miaomiao is heartbroken, so what?"
Cui Huai said in a low but firm voice: "I know my sins are grave, and I dare not expect the princess to forgive me immediately."
"I only ask Your Highness to give me a chance to make amends."
His eyes were blazing with the courage of a desperate fight.
The frozen mask completely shattered, revealing the fiery and true soul inside.
Yan Xingtian stared at him, and finally let out an almost inaudible sigh.
"That's all."
He turned around and looked out the window with his hands behind his back: "I don't know whether Miaomiao is still willing to give you a chance. You're on your own."
"Thank you, Your Highness!" Cui Huailin bowed deeply, and the heavy stone in his heart was slightly relieved.
The next day, the invitation from the Eastern Palace was delivered to the Changning Palace.
The prince invited Miaomiao to appreciate the newly acquired ancient paintings from the previous dynasty.
The note specifically stated: "Huai Lin is also here and can explain calligraphy and painting to the imperial sister."
Miaomiao held the letter with mixed feelings.
The Crown Prince's intention was obvious, which was to create opportunities for her and Brother Huai Lin.
But... would Brother Huailin agree? Would he feel annoyed again?
After struggling again and again, the restlessness aroused by Cui Huailin finally overwhelmed the uneasiness and fear.
She dressed up carefully.
Neither too grand nor losing the princess's demeanor, she went to the East Palace with Tang Bao's sugar painting.
In the study of the East Palace, Yan Xingtian was playing chess with Cui Huailin.
Seeing Miaomiao coming, Yan Xingtian found an excuse to leave the space to the two of them.
Miaomiao, Cui Huailin, and a few ancient paintings on the wall were the only people in the study. The atmosphere was subtle.
Miaomiao was so nervous that her palms were sweating. She didn't dare to look up at Cui Huailin. She just stared at the tip of her shoes and whispered:
"My prince asked me to come and see the painting..."
(Seeing that Baozi raised questions in the previous chapter, I will explain it again here. Tiantian and Miaomiao are twins. Tiantian was born first, so he is the older brother.)
"Um."
Cui Huailin responded in a steady voice.
He walked to a landscape painting and stopped. "Princess, please look at this painting. The brushwork is vigorous and the artistic conception is profound. It is truly a masterpiece."
He began to explain the exquisiteness of the painting in earnest, his voice steady and clear, just like his usual self.
Miaomiao raised her eyes quietly and looked at his serious profile, and her heart beat faster.
He really talked to her a lot recently and taught her a lot...
Does it mean that he really likes her?
She slowly relaxed, trying to follow his train of thought, occasionally asking a couple of naive questions.
Cui Huailin answered all the questions patiently.
The two of them seemed to have returned to the harmonious times they had in the past, with only a small distance between them.
After explaining the two paintings, Cui Huailin seemed to walk to the window unintentionally.
Outside the window is a small peach orchard, with flowers blooming like snow.
He was silent for a moment, then suddenly spoke, his voice a little lower than before:
"I remember that the princess... loves the sweet scent of peach blossoms."
Miaomiao was startled, followed his gaze, and nodded subconsciously:
"Yes, peach blossom cake and peach blossom wine are both delicious..."
After saying this, she realized that she had exposed her "foodie" nature again. She immediately covered her mouth in annoyance, her cheeks flushed.
When Cui Huailin saw her familiar and cute little movements, his eyes softened slightly, but he quickly regained his composure.
He turned around, his eyes falling on her flushed cheeks. His tone remained calm, but with a hint of subtle, elusive temptation:
"Although Young Master Su is young, he is quite proficient in eating, drinking and having fun."
"A new way of eating custard has become popular in Beijing recently. It is said that it originated from his mansion."
"Princess...have you ever tasted it?"
Miaomiao didn't hear the probing tone in his words at all, just thought it was just ordinary chat, and shook her head honestly:
"No...Brother Yuchen was recently sent to another prefecture by Duke Anguo to handle some business matters, so he hasn't come to visit me."
Cui Huailin's eyes flashed slightly and he nodded with satisfaction.
Then the nameless anger in my heart rose again.
He almost blurted out to ask her to stay away from Su Yuchen, but he held the words back.
In what capacity did he ask her now?
Why does he do that?
At this moment, there was a knock on the study door.
The eunuch brought in a plate of freshly baked, steaming hot snacks and said respectfully:
"His Royal Highness has ordered some snacks to be brought to the princess."
That dessert was Miaomiao’s favorite lotus root powder and peach blossom candy cake.
The sweet fragrance spread instantly.
Miaomiao's eyes lit up, but she immediately remembered to "maintain her image" and hurriedly sat up and said softly:
"Leave it there. I'll use it later."
But he couldn't help but glance at the snacks.
Cui Huailin saw her reaction clearly.
Suddenly, he reached out and picked up a piece of cake that was the most perfectly shaped and had the most peach blossoms sprinkled on it.
It came to her lips naturally.
His voice was still light, but it seemed to carry a subtle tenderness: "Eat it while it's hot, it tastes best."
Miaomiao was completely stunned.
She widened her eyes, looked at the tempting cake in front of her, and then looked up at Cui Huailin.
Brother Huailin...actually fed her snacks?
Did the sun rise from the west? Or was she dreaming?
Her heart was pounding, almost jumping out of her chest, and her cheeks were red as blood.
She opened her little mouth foolishly and flattered and took a small bite of the cake.
The sweet and sticky taste melts in your mouth and goes straight into your heart.
She looked up and gave Cui Huai an extremely bright, somewhat silly smile.
His eyes were as bright as stars.
"Thank you, Brother Huailin! It's delicious!"
At this moment, all the "secrets" and "ambiguity" were thrown out of her mind.
Her heart and eyes were filled with the man in front of her who finally showed a hint of tenderness towards her.
Cui Huailin looked at her smile which was without any gloom and full of dependence and joy.
The usually cold and hard heart seemed to be wrapped in this smile and sweet fragrance, melting little by little.
Those so-called trade-offs and concerns seemed so ridiculous and insignificant in front of her pure smile.
He still held the piece of cake, staring at her tender red lips, and nibbled it bit by bit.
His eyes were burning and his Adam's apple was rolling.
Miaomiao faced his fiery gaze, her face flushed red, and she really couldn't eat anymore.
She said weakly: "Brother Huailin... I don't want to eat anymore..."
Upon hearing this, Cui Huailin subconsciously put the small piece of food she had left into his own mouth.
"boom……!"
Miaomiao was completely stunned.
He...he...he...how could he eat what she left over!
So embarrassing!
Seeing her shy and annoyed look, Cui Huailin came back to his senses and realized that his behavior was too reckless.
He was about to say something when the study door was pushed open again.
The prince went away and came back, his eyes searching between the two of them.
"How was the painting appreciation?"
Miaomiao hurriedly lowered her bloodshot face, stammering and unable to speak.
Cui Huailin also quickly restrained his outward emotions and returned to his usual calm demeanor.
Only a suspicious redness quietly spread at the base of the ear.
Yan Xingtian understood but didn't point it out. He just said, "It seems like they had a very pleasant conversation."
"It just so happens that Master Li's painting of Wintersweet from the previous dynasty has just been found. Huailin, come and help me appreciate it."
This was obviously due to dissatisfaction with Cui Huailin's inappropriate behavior and the desire to send him away.
Cui Huailin felt regretful that he could no longer be with her today.
He looked at Miaomiao and moved his lips slightly as if he wanted to say something.
In the end, he just nodded slightly and followed the prince into the inner room.
Miaomiao looked at his back, her heart as fluttering as a rabbit, excited and flustered.
Then he hurried away with the sugar painting and sugar treasure.
The girl was no match for Cui Huailin in the end, and was aroused to the point of being filled with excitement.
Like the peach blossoms blooming outside the window, pure and warm.
If Su Yuchen were here at this moment, he would definitely vomit blood.
This Cui guy caused such a big fuss in other states that they sent him away.
Then, while he was away, she gave him such a strong dose of medicine.
Hypocrite!!!
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