Chapter 649 Listening to Gossip
Listening to the noisy voices of the people around her, Zhong Nianyao looked at Lu Yichen, who was sitting across from her, and said with a smile, "How is it? Do you feel the strong sense of worldly life here?"
"The smell of fireworks?"
Hearing Zhong Nianyao's words, Lu Yichen nodded in agreement, "Then you are quite right. Were you often like this in the past?"
"Maybe sometimes!" Zhong Nianyao nodded, and after looking around, a bright smile appeared on her face. "Usually, I stay in the Imperial Master's Hall. Besides Han An and I, there are only a few maids waiting for orders. It's usually very quiet there. So when I have free time, I like to come out and wander around to feel the lively atmosphere."
A hint of hidden heartache flashed in Lu Yichen's eyes. After hesitating for a moment, he spoke again, "Then you... do you regret becoming the Imperial Master of the Li Kingdom?"
"No regrets." Zhong Nianyao shook her head gently, then raised her head, looked at Lu Yichen, and said with a smile, "I know you might think that my life was hard before. But the truth is completely the opposite."
"Although I was abandoned, my master treated me very well. As for why I chose to become the Imperial Preceptor of the Kingdom of Li, it was partly because of my master. But more importantly, I actually really like this simple life."
Seeing Zhong Nianyao's genuine smile, Lu Yichen knew that she was not trying to coax him. So, he didn't say anything else.
The two of them ate dinner and chatted casually, looking particularly leisurely.
At this moment, the two heard people chatting at a table not far away, and the content of the conversation was something they had heard before.
One of the passersby spoke excitedly, "Have you heard? Something happened again in Princess Mingyue's mansion today."
Passerby B, who was sitting opposite him, immediately became interested after hearing this gossip. "What's going on? Tell me quickly."
"Princess Mingyue is already thirty-three years old, but she's still single. Do you know why?" Passerby A asked mysteriously, "It's because she keeps a man in her own mansion."
"No way!" Passerby B was shocked. "Where did you hear that? You can't just talk nonsense! If someone hears you, you'll be in big trouble."
"I'm not talking nonsense." The passerby, probably because of the alcohol, had a red face. "My cousin's neighbor's daughter works in the Princess's Mansion, and I heard all this news from her. It is said that Princess Mingyue has been supporting that man for almost ten years. Many high-ranking officials in the capital know about this. It's just that no one has said it."
"Wow, Princess Mingyue is so bold!" Passerby B was surprised. "They've been in love for so long, why did they just get married right away? Princess Mingyue is an orphan, so her parents wouldn't object. As for the Emperor and his family, they certainly wouldn't object to such a thing."
"Why else could it be? The man refused." Passerby A said with a smile. "I heard that the man's health isn't good, and he's been rejecting Princess Mingyue, so he's been dragging it out."
"It seems that man is ill again today, so Princess Mingyue went to the palace to ask for the imperial physician to treat him. There was a huge commotion in the Princess's mansion today!"
The man's voice was a little unclear when he spoke. After he finished speaking, he lay down on the table and began to sleep soundly.
The other man didn't take his words to heart. After the other man got drunk, he didn't care and continued to drink his wine and eat his snacks.
Lu Yichen and Zhong Nianyao, who were not far away, heard everything that was said.
"It seems that Zhong Mingxin's situation here is not good either!" Lu Yichen raised an eyebrow and asked, "What are your plans? Are you going to go to Princess Mingyue's mansion to check it out?"
"No need." Zhong Nianyao shook her head. "If it's really as they say, then Zhong Mingxin's situation is still unknown. Who knows if he has also fallen in love with the Lord of Mingyue County?"
"So are you planning to wait for news from the Hall of Eternal Life?" Lu Yichen asked.
"Wait a moment!" Zhong Nianyao nodded, thought for a moment, and then said, "Tell me, if Zhong Mingxin really changes his mind, should I still take him back?"
She suddenly felt distressed.
Mr. and Mrs. Zhong certainly wanted to see their youngest son again. Moreover, even if Zhong Mingxin really changed his mind, it would not cause any harm to them.
But Baili Leyao's situation is not so good. She is still looking forward to Zhong Mingxin's return. If she knew that Zhong Mingxin had fallen in love with someone else, it would be a huge blow to her.
"Let's not talk about whether he has changed his heart or not. He is already an adult. Can't we just let him make his own decision on matters like this?" Lu Yichen spoke directly.
"You're right."
Zhong Nianyao nodded in agreement, then suddenly changed the subject and said, "Yichen, I'll take you somewhere tomorrow!"
"good."
Lu Yichen agreed without even asking where they were going.
"Why did you agree so readily?" Zhong Nianyao found it funny. "Aren't you afraid that I'll lead you into trouble?"
"As long as I can be with you, I'm willing to go anywhere." Lu Yichen looked up at Zhong Nian Yao, his eyes full of deep love.
Being stared at by such passionate eyes, Zhong Nianyao felt her heart stirring and her cheeks getting hot. "Sweet talk."
"You know me well. I never say sweet words." Lu Yichen looked at Zhong Nianyao and smiled gently. "When I face you, I always tell the truth."
Suddenly, Zhong Nianyao felt a little embarrassed. She picked up a piece of meat and stuffed it into Lu Yichen's mouth. "Eat it quickly! Stop saying nonsense."
Lu Yichen also saw that Zhong Nianyao was shy, so he didn't say anything else. Otherwise, if he really made Zhong Nianyao angry, it would be more trouble than it's worth.
Although the hall was very noisy, Lu Yichen and Zhong Nianyao were not affected at all and continued to eat while talking and laughing.
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