Chapter 2900 Is the Palace Gate Closed?
"Your Highness..."
Gu Qiqing also murmured to call him, but the next moment, seeing the meaningful smile on Si Muyun's face standing behind Zhu Chengxuan, her face immediately turned red and she hurried forward to salute.
"I, a humble girl, pay my respects to His Majesty the King of Wei."
“……!”
Zhu Chengxuan's breathing became tight again before he came to his senses and realized that they were at Si Muyun's house.
Not only were there servants from the mansion around, but Gu Qiqing was also followed by her maid. Everyone was looking at them, with expressions on their faces that were about to smile but not smile.
Zhu Chengxuan hurriedly said, "You, get up quickly."
His voice was trembling with excitement.
He reached out to help her, but as soon as he got close, Gu Qiqing hurriedly stood up and took a step back. She looked at him and the tips of her ears turned red.
After all, there were so many people there, and the two of them only had that level of relationship, so they couldn't get close to each other casually.
Seeing her like this, Zhu Chengxuan's face turned even redder.
Originally, he could face the criticism of the ministers and the emperor with ease, but at this moment, when he faced Gu Qiqing, thousands of words suddenly surged in his chest, but he couldn't say a single word.
Just looking at each other stupidly.
There was a smile in his eyes that couldn't be concealed.
Si Muyun stood behind him, watching the young couple's joy at seeing each other. His face was also full of smiles, but he still covered his mouth and coughed lightly, saying, "Your Highness, Qi Qing is visiting my residence today. I didn't expect Your Highness to come so suddenly. I hope it wasn't too abrupt."
"No, no, no,"
Zhu Chengxuan said hurriedly, "How could it be so abrupt? That's great."
After saying that, he looked at Gu Qiqing again.
Gu Qiqing looked up at Si Muyun, as if she wanted to smile, but was too embarrassed to do so. She lowered her head and said softly, "Your Highness the Prince of Wei has come to my brother's house. I believe he has something important to discuss. I will not disturb you here and will leave now."
After saying that, he turned and left.
Zhu Chengxuan hurriedly said: "Hey, don't go!"
Gu Qiqing stopped and looked up at him, only to see Zhu Chengxuan say, "We can go to the study to talk about things. You don't have to avoid it. You can stay here and don't have to go home."
Gu Qiqing glanced at him, pursed his lips, and lowered his head.
Instead, Simuyun smiled and said, "Your Highness, if we want to discuss serious matters, we should go to the study. Qiqing—she came to my residence today to relax. She wasn't going home and wanted to stay here for one night. When she said she was going to avoid me, she meant to go to the backyard."
"ah……"
Zhu Chengxuan suddenly came to his senses and realized that he was too impatient just now.
His face also turned red.
Instead, Gu Qiqing smiled and said softly, "Then, Your Highness and brother should go and discuss the business. I will take my leave first."
After saying that, he bowed and walked out, heading towards the backyard.
Zhu Chengxuan watched her disappear into the courtyard, then turned back with a sense of loss. He looked at Si Muyun, who was standing behind him with a silent smile. His face flushed again, and he whispered, "Master Si...why did she come to your house today?"
Simuyun said, "She knows that many major events have occurred in the city recently, and she also knows that Your Highness has been through a lot of hardship. However, my uncle is a serious man, and it is not appropriate for him to publicize the affairs of the court and the palace. She has no choice but to come to my house from time to time to inquire about the situation."
“…”
"Of course, today, she didn't come on her own, but I invited her here."
"ah……"
Zhu Chengxuan looked at Si Muyun's smiling eyes and immediately understood.
He whispered, "Thank you, thank you..."
Simuyun wanted to tease him at first, but seeing that His Highness the Prince of Wei was already blushing, he decided not to tease him anymore. He smiled and said, "Your Highness must have come here today for the Honglu Temple matter. Let's go to the study to discuss it. If we can finish the discussion soon, you can stay at my residence for dinner."
Zhu Chengxuan immediately regained his serious expression.
After all, the main purpose of today is to discuss important matters.
So he said, "Okay."
The two of them went to the study.
This conversation lasted for nearly two hours.
When he came out of the study, it was already dark outside and the palace gates had long been closed. Si Muyun smiled and said, "Your Highness may not be able to return to the palace tonight."
Zhu Chengxuan looked at the night sky and said softly, "When I left the palace, my father told me that the most important thing today was to get things done. Since it's getting late, then—"
Simuyun smiled and said, "Then, Your Highness will have to stay at my humble residence for one night."
Everything seems to be a natural progression.
Zhu Chengxuan even thought in a daze, could it be that Zhu Feng also knew that he would meet Gu Qiqing here, so he deliberately said that to give him an excuse not to return to the palace at night.
He whispered, "Sorry to bother you..."
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“My Lady…?”
Ruoshui walked in from outside and saw Nan Yan sitting in the room. It was already dark at this time. She had just brought in hot water. Normally, Nan Yan should wash up and prepare to remove her makeup.
But she was still sitting in front of the dressing table, combing her temples in front of the bronze mirror.
I combed my hair which was a little messy.
Ruoshui came over curiously and said softly, "My Lady, it's so late, aren't you going to rest yet?"
Nan Yan handed her the comb in her hand and said, "Please help me check the back of my hair to see if it is messy. If so, comb it again."
When I heard her say that, I knew she definitely didn't plan to go to sleep right away.
Ruoshui didn't ask any more questions. She took the comb and combed the back of her hair obediently. Then she said softly, "My queen, it's so late. Is there anything else you want to do?"
Nan Yan asked: "Is the palace gate closed?"
Ruoshui said, "The palace gates are already closed. By the way, I just heard that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wei is not in the palace tonight."
"What?"
This surprised Nan Yan a little. You know, although he had been crowned king, he was not very free. He still lived in Chengqian Palace and did not have the power to leave the palace at will or even stay out all night.
Today, Zhu Feng actually allowed him to leave the palace and not return.
However, the child has grown up after all.
Besides, since Zhu Feng had given his permission, it naturally wasn't a big deal. Nan Yan nodded, then stood up. Ruo Shui saw that she seemed to be about to leave, so she hurriedly followed her and whispered, "Madam, where are you going?"
Nan Yan smiled and said, "Curious? Just follow along."
After saying that, he walked out.
Ruoshui was confused, but she followed immediately. Nanyan took her out of Yonghe Palace. Tingfu, who was guarding the door, also followed, holding a lantern in his hand, and followed Nanyan quietly.
Nan Yan led them forward.
After a while, they arrived at Chonghua Palace.
The young eunuch was about to close the palace gate, but when he saw the imperial concubine coming, he was so frightened that he quickly opened the door and knelt down, "Your Highness the Imperial Concubine?"
Nan Yan smiled and said, "Where is your Concubine Li?"
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