Chapter 1677: Lying is easy, but covering up is hard
"oh--"
Zhu Chengxuan didn't know how to respond for a moment and was stunned.
Seeing him like this, Xu Miaoyin frowned and asked with a somewhat unhappy look, "What's wrong?"
The atmosphere was a little stagnant for a moment.
At this time, Xu Xiaoxiao smiled and said, "Aunt, I heard from my second uncle that the emperor went on a tour of Guanxi and handed over all the affairs of the court to His Royal Highness Prince Wei. I'm afraid His Royal Highness is thinking about the important matters of the court."
As he spoke, he tilted his head and looked at Zhu Chengxuan.
"Your Highness, is that so?"
“…”
Zhu Chengxuan hadn't expected her to speak up for him like this, so he quickly said, "Yes, that's right."
“…”
"Lord Heyi sent some people to inspect areas where the Yellow River was prone to breaching in previous years, and the results were just submitted yesterday. We can't wait until spring; the court must take precautions."
"oh……"
Hearing him say this, Xu Miaoyin nodded.
His expression then softened a bit, and he even smiled a little. He said, "Just say it straight. Why are you stuttering?"
“…”
"It's a good thing that you can handle these things. You can rest assured when your father returns."
"I understand."
Zhu Chengxuan broke out in cold sweat on his back.
Looking at his thinner face, Xu Miaoyin sighed again and said, "I know you've been tired lately, and you should take care of your health."
As he spoke, he pointed to the snacks on the table.
"I also heard that you didn't eat anything this morning. Sit down and eat something, and keep your sister company."
Zhu Chengxuan raised his head and saw Xu Xiaoxiao looking at him with a smile. He was also grateful to Xu Xiaoxiao for helping him get through the test just now, and said softly, "Yes."
After saying this, the two young men sat down together.
He pushed a plate of Hundred Flowers Pastry in front of Xu Xiaoxiao: "Have this."
"Thank you, Your Highness."
Xu Xiaoxiao was born slightly plump, naturally because she had a good appetite. Moreover, she was different from others when she entered the palace. She didn't have so many taboos when talking to her aunt. Her demeanor was natural and generous. She picked up a piece and started eating.
As a young lady from a noble family, her eating manners are naturally very good.
Even when eating with big mouthfuls, it still looks lively and good-looking.
Watching her eat, Xu Miaoyin smiled and said, "I remember that you've always enjoyed eating delicious food since you were a child. Even if something tastes bland, you'll chew it for a long time. It's still the same now, you enjoy eating so much."
Xu Xiaoxiao said, "Aunt, please don't make fun of me."
Xu Miaoyin laughed and said, "Why am I teasing you? I just hope Xuan'er can have half this appetite."
As he said this, he looked at Zhu Chengxuan who was holding a goose oil roll with fluffy filling, but he only took a small bite of it after a long time.
He was stunned for a moment: "Huh?"
Xu Miaoyin shook her head.
Xu Xiaoxiao suddenly laughed.
The two children gathered together. Although Zhu Chengxuan didn't have a good appetite, he ate some at least at Xu Miaoyin's urging. Together with Xu Xiaoxiao, the pastries took up most of the table.
She stood up and said with a smile, "It's great to be here with my aunt. If nothing else, the food is much better than at home."
Xu Miaoyin smiled and said, "It's more than just food. There's a lot to do in this palace."
"real?"
Xu Xiaoxiao looked at her with wide eyes: "What else?"
Xu Miaoyin smiled and said, "The scenery over at the Imperial Garden. It snowed last night, so it must be a beautiful sight now."
"Oh, I want to see it!"
"OK."
After Xu Miaoyin finished speaking, she was about to stand up, but she glanced at Zhu Chengxuan who was standing next to her. After thinking for a moment, she sat back down and said, "I didn't sleep well last night and I'm a little tired now. Xuan'er, why don't you accompany your sister to the Imperial Garden to play for a while?"
"ah?"
Zhu Chengxuan originally thought that he could go back after eating, but he didn't expect that he would have to play with him.
He hesitated for a moment and looked at Xu Xiaoxiao.
But he saw the latter looking at him with a smile.
Putting aside other things, just because the Queen said this, I can't refuse.
He could only whisper, "Yes."
So, the two of them turned around and left Yonghe Palace together, heading towards the Imperial Garden. Xu Miaoyin sat in a chair, watching their backs disappear in the sunlight, then she smiled.
Bi He stood aside and said with a smile: "Your Highness and Miss Xiao Xiao standing together like this, they are really a perfect match."
Xu Miaoyin hummed, then said angrily, "Don't talk nonsense."
Bi He could see that she was in a good mood, so she boldly asked, "Isn't this what the Empress meant?"
“…”
Xu Miaoyin held it in for a while, but finally couldn't help laughing.
He added, "Of course you can see clearly what I'm thinking, but don't spread rumors outside."
“…”
"Now that things haven't been accomplished yet, don't ruin their reputation."
Bi He smiled and said, "I understand."
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The two young men left Yonghe Palace and soon arrived at the Imperial Garden.
Zhu Chengxuan had nothing to say and didn't want to talk, so he walked ahead with his head down. Although Xu Xiaoxiao was a girl who looked very lively, she was also very quiet at this time.
Walked into the Imperial Garden.
Just as the queen had said, it snowed here, and everything around was covered in white. The treetops and branches were all covered with snow, making them look extremely beautiful.
Xu Xiaoxiao ran over to take a look and immediately said with a smile: "The scenery of the Imperial Garden is indeed different from the scenery of the garden at home."
Zhu Chengxuan stood aside and just said "hmm" perfunctorily.
Xu Xiaoxiao turned around and looked at him.
Suddenly he smiled and said, "Your Highness, you must be regretting this now."
“……?”
Zhu Chengxuan was stunned by her sudden and incoherent words and looked up at her: "What did you say?"
Xu Xiaoxiao said, "Your Highness must be regretting not rejecting your aunt just now, so now you have to accompany me to visit this boring imperial garden, right?"
I felt that there seemed to be a deeper meaning in her words.
Zhu Chengxuan didn't speak immediately.
Just look at her.
Xu Xiaoxiao flicked a nearby branch with her hand, and the snow on it suddenly shook and fell off. She laughed and said, "Your Highness, why can't you draw inferences from this?"
"What?"
Zhu Chengxuan felt even more confused after hearing what she said.
Xu Xiaoxiao smiled and said, "When my aunt asked you before, you always attributed it to something as important as managing the Yellow River. Why didn't you say you had something important to deal with when my aunt asked you to come out to play with me?"
“…”
Zhu Chengxuan was stunned by what she said.
Xu Xiaoxiao smiled and said, "In that case, you don't have to accompany me now."
“…”
Zhu Chengxuan looked at the confident and somewhat complacent smile on her round face, which was full of vitality. Although she was of the same age as Gu Qiqing, she was completely different.
He thought for a moment and said, "But, this is always a lie in front of the Queen Mother, and it's easy to lie but hard to cover it up."
“…”
"Is there anyone willing to help me cover up my lie?"
Xu Xiaoxiao laughed and said, "If you don't ask, how do you know if others are willing?"
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