Shen Huaixu just sat aside and listened, without participating in the conversation between the two.
Hua Rong'er shook her head gently, "No, it's because I'm attracted to Lord Chen. Lord Chen might have forgotten me a long time ago."
Everyone: ...
Chaohua couldn't help but look at Chen Huaixu.
It was understandable that Hua Ronger didn't notice anything at first, after all, the princess was standing in front of her, and she only noticed something strange now.
Shen Huaixu was curious: "How did Miss Rong'er and Lord Shen know each other?"
"You are..."
"I'm with Princess Chaohua. I'm just curious and want to ask. If it's inconvenient, don't force yourself."
After hearing Chen Huaixu's answer, Hua Ronger didn't ask any more questions, but just told him the whole story of how they met.
She and Shen Su met during the most difficult period for Shen Su. It was early summer, and Shen Su was standing alone on the pleasure boat, wearing a cloak.
She accidentally fell into the water on another pleasure boat and was nearly molested by a group of people. It was Shen Suming's men who rescued her.
Since then, she has always wanted to repay Chen Su's kindness, but she is insignificant and cannot even see Chen Su easily, so how can she repay him?
Helplessly, she had to practice her skills hard, and stood out among the many beauties in Jiangnan with her beauty and dancing skills. She wanted to thank Lord Shen in person, but she never expected that Lord Shen would come to the capital again.
Her wish was dashed.
"...So you came to the capital again just to thank Lord Chen?" Chao Hua asked.
"To be honest, my lady, I am in the mortal world and I also want to find a place to settle down. Now I have saved enough money to leave my humble status at any time. As long as Lord Shen agrees, I will be willing to be a slave."
Everyone who heard this was confused.
A playful smile appeared on Shen Huaixu's face. She asked, "You finally managed to escape from your lowly status, but now you're going to be a slave in the Xuanping Marquis's mansion. Isn't that like jumping from one burning pit into another?"
Hua Ronger smiled and opened her red lips, "Becoming a prostitute is a hell for me, but being a slave in the Xuanping Marquis's mansion is not. I love the Marquis Chen and am determined to be with him. I dare not dream of becoming his wife or concubine, but I am willing to be his slave or maid."
Everyone: ...
If Hua Rong'er's crush was someone else, they would definitely shake her shoulders and say with deep sorrow: "You are so beautiful, who among the talented and brave men in the world would not be attracted by you? Why do you have to hang yourself on a tree?"
But that man was Lord Chen. As far as they knew Lord Chen, he had no flaws in either character or appearance. Although they didn't quite understand why Hua Ronger had to be with Lord Chen after he saved her life, they could accept it.
Chen Huaixu sensed something strange between the lines of Hua Rong'er's words. She blinked and asked again, "Miss Rong'er, did you fall in love with Lord Shen at first sight when you met him for the first time?"
Hua Ronger responded softly.
Hearing her answer, Shen Huaixu sat up straighter after leaning forward slightly. His playful expression disappeared, and he seemed a little uninterested. "As far as I know, the burns on Lord Shen's face have healed in less than half a year. Miss Rong'er has been on this journey to become a famous courtesan in Jiangnan for more than half a year, right? So you saw Lord Shen, who was completely disfigured and wearing a mask. How could you fall in love with him at first sight?"
Hua Rong'er's expression remained unchanged. "Young lady, you're right. Since I've lived in the Jiangnan entertainment scene, I've naturally heard a lot about Lord Shen's deeds. I know he suffered from illness, but I also know he was a bright and handsome man."
"That makes sense." Shen Huaixu murmured. She continued to ask, "What should you do if Lord Shen doesn't want to accept you?"
Hua Rong'er lowered her eyes, "Then it's just that I'm unlucky."
After a while, Hua Ronger thanked him again and left the private room.
Chao Hua looked at Chen Huaixu, "Mingyi, do you think Hua Rong'er has other intentions, that's why she asks so many questions?"
"No." Chen Huaixu shook his head, "I'm just curious. According to my father's situation at the time, the person he saved shouldn't marry him, but should repay him in the next life.
I never thought I'd meet a romantic who could fall so deeply in love without even knowing her face. The word 'love' is truly heartbreaking."
Jiang Sanlang, Jiang Wei, Liu Yeer, Zhao Hua: ...
Jiang Wei: "Little sister, are you drunk?"
Liu Ye'er: "How about taking a short rest?"
Jiang Sanlang: "Look at you, where do you look like you're sighing at all?"
Chao Hua: "...You should go back and ask your father. I feel like there's something strange about Hua Rong'er's appearance. As far as I know, she was already well known to many scholars, dignitaries, and high-ranking officials in Jiangnan a year ago. Why didn't she return the favor back then?"
"From what you said, you don't trust her?" Chen Huaixu glanced at Chaohua.
"It's true that beauties are pleasing to the eyes, but we can't be blinded by their beauty, right?" Chaohua said seriously.
Shen Huaixu nodded, "That makes sense."
He kept saying "lovesick" and "lovesick", but secretly he was thinking that Xu was asking Fu Yin to help him find out what Hua Rong'er said and did after she left the private room.
Unfortunately, nothing changed, and they had to put the matter behind them for the time being.
She was not a suspicious person, but she felt that there was a contrast between Hua Ronger and the person who expressed her feelings to Shangguan Yi on the high platform.
After a small episode, a few people leaned against the window and saw the colorful lanterns on the street, and they couldn't help but want to go down and guess the riddles.
Chao Hua looked at the crowds below, his face showing embarrassment. "If the Empress Dowager knew about this, I would definitely get scolded again..."
Jiang Wei and the other two heard Shen Huaixu talk about how Chao Hua was almost pushed off the bridge. Jiang Wei murmured, "It does look a bit dangerous..."
"You guys," Chaohua's eyes reluctantly moved back from a nearby lantern tree, "You all left, I'm so bored alone."
Several people stared at each other, unable to think of any solution for a moment. Jiang Sanlang racked his brains and said, "Princess, why don't you come with us? The four of us will protect you. We should be able to protect you..."
Facing Shen Huaixu's death gaze, Jiang Sanlang's voice became smaller and smaller, until it was almost inaudible.
Chao Hua was moved by what he said, "I brought secret guards with me this time, so it shouldn't be a problem to go for a walk."
As if trying to convince herself, she continued, "Before leaving the palace, the Empress Dowager didn't specifically instruct me not to go out on the streets... Okay, it's decided!"
She slammed the table, stood up and said, "Let's go!"
Chen Huaixu slapped his forehead, feeling helpless. Is it really okay to convince himself?
She raised her hand and was about to say something when the palace maid stepped forward first, "Princess, before leaving the palace, the Queen instructed..."
Chao Hua interrupted impulsively, "Didn't the Empress Dowager tell me to tell you? Do you think you can stop me?"
After saying this, he didn't care what the palace maid said anymore and walked straight out of the private room. His steps were quite imposing, but before he took a few steps, he was pulled back by Shen Huaixu.
"I can take you out, but you can't run around and you can't be distracted."
Chaohua's eyes sparkled, his face radiant, and he nodded obediently: "Don't worry! I'm dying!"
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