Chapter 52 The Clingy Princess
Chi Zhao was invited by Xiao Junzi to have breakfast together, and his expression was as if he had seen a ghost.
She even suspected that Shen Yan'an might have a fever.
Has his brain been fried?
Shen Yan'an had no idea what the other person was thinking. Seeing that Chi Zhao didn't move, he hopped over on one leg and actually reached out to pull her. "Come here. I specially had someone make my favorite water chestnut cake. Have you ever eaten water chestnut cake?"
Chi Zhao thought that Shen Yan'an's prejudice against Xiao Junzi would lead him to mock her for never having eaten water chestnut cake. However, Shen Yan'an said instead, "It's okay if you haven't eaten it before. I'll have someone make it for you in the future. I'll have someone make whatever you want to eat."
Chi Zhao opened her eyes, extremely surprised. How could Shen Yan'an say such a thing?
Possessed by a ghost?
hiss.
She silently withdrew her hand, which was almost secretly pulled into someone's arms. "Junzi, this is against the rules."
Junzi's eyes widened, revealing her usual angry expression, which made Chi Zhao feel a little familiar with her.
"What's wrong with the rules? In my courtyard, my word is law!"
Whoever Shen Yan'an likes, he wants to be good to her and can't help but want to please her and make her like him too.
Chi Zhao:......
Seeing that Chi Zhao still didn't seem to want to eat, the princess became a little anxious. "You haven't eaten yet, aren't you hungry? I don't care, I've had someone prepare your portion, so you have to eat!"
He felt a little uncomfortable. Didn't he like me? Why was he not listening to me?
Are you unhappy eating with me?
Chi Zhao was ordered around again. Seeing that Shen Yan'an insisted, she didn't argue with him anymore and sat down silently. When Xiao Junzi saw that she was obedient, her expression finally improved. She put several exquisite and beautiful pastries on her plate and pushed the minced meat porridge that the kitchen had specially made for her over to her as well. "Eat, you can eat them all. See which one you like. I'll have them make it for you again in the future."
Xiao Junzi's attitude suddenly changed. Although I guessed it might be because of what happened yesterday, it was still quite frightening.
Chi Zhaomo ate whatever was given to him without saying a word. After finishing, he stood up again and said, "I still need to wash the horses, so I'll head back now."
Hearing that she was in such a hurry to leave, Shen Yan'an frowned, feeling somewhat displeased.
What's so great about farming horses?
Having finally made up his mind, he naturally wanted to spend more time with Chi Zhao, so he quickly grabbed her, "You, you don't go, or... or I'll transfer you to my courtyard as a guard?"
Although he was a man, he was also a prince, so he naturally needed many guards to protect him.
If Chi Zhao becomes his bodyguard, then they can see each other every day.
He wanted to see Chi Zhao every day.
Xiao Junzi's beautiful eyes blinked.
Just thinking about this kind of life makes me really look forward to it.
However... Chi Zhao refused.
Xiao Junzi's pupils dilated in shock; Chi Zhao had actually refused!
How could she refuse me!
Shen Yan'an glared at her, but Chi Zhao didn't think there was anything wrong with her refusal. Of course, she would eventually marry him, but not now. If she got too close to Shen Yan'an now, she was a little worried about her life.
In the end, Chi Zhao returned to the stable, ignoring Xiao Junzi's resentful and angry expression.
But he didn't stay in the stable for long. Just as noon approached, Chi Zhao received news that the princess was going out.
She was the prince's personal stable girl, and he naturally needed her when he went out, so she tidied herself up and went.
The young princess was still angry about what happened that morning. She walked out of the mansion in a huff, not forgetting to glare at Chi Zhao.
Chi Zhao: I'm used to it, I'm really used to it.
Shen Yan'an deliberately stomped his foot heavily on the carriage, trying to attract the attention of his beloved.
But his sweetheart didn't even bother to say a word of greeting, let alone lift her head!
On the contrary, it was his own stomping that caused his wounds to ache.
In the end, he could only huddle alone in the carriage, feeling utterly dejected.
He knew that Chi Zhao was usually like this, always with a stern face, and would never talk to him unless necessary. But after what happened yesterday, he felt that things should be different. How could Chi Zhao treat him like before? She should treat him better.
The disappointment in my heart was indescribable. When we arrived at our destination, the carriage stopped, but the people inside didn't move at all.
Shen Yan'an came out without any attendants today. He wanted to be alone with Chi Zhao and didn't want any extra people to interfere with them.
Chi Zhao guessed that perhaps it was because there were no servants to help her that the young princess was throwing a tantrum and refusing to get out of the carriage.
Tsk, Yanzhou in this life has a bit of a prince complex.
never mind.
She was angry with her husband. She was angry at his spoiled nature, at his passionate love for someone else, at his love-struck mind, and at his disobedience. But no matter how angry she was, he was still her husband.
Finally, he had no choice but to lift the curtain, his voice unconsciously softening, "Your Highness, we've arrived. You may come out now."
A slight noise came from inside, and then a pair of slightly red eyes appeared in front of Chi Zhao.
Chi Zhao was stunned. Had she been hiding inside and crying all this time?
Why are you crying?
Could it be because I rejected him this morning?
Chi Zhao had some guesses, and then thought of something else. His brows relaxed slightly, and he pretended not to see the girl's red eyes.
Seeing no change in her expression, the young princess gritted her teeth in anger, straightened up on the carriage but didn't get off. She just stomped her foot and said, "Help me up! Don't you have any sense?"
He still couldn't help being spoiled.
Chi Zhao:......
Okay, okay, alright, alright, I'll help you up.
She didn't say anything, but silently reached out her hand.
Shen Yan'an was slightly satisfied and reached out without hesitation. However, instead of grasping the other person's wrist which was covered by clothes, he directly grasped her hand. Skin to skin, a cool and smooth touch came through. Chi Zhao's subconscious thought was, "Am I wearing too little today?"
Looking up, the autumn air was chilly, and the young lady was only wearing a very thin, light dress. She did look graceful and ethereal, but it was a bit too cold.
She stared at the person, lost in thought, and subconsciously opened her mouth, but still didn't say anything.
It was Shen Yan'an who noticed Chi Zhao looking at him. His slightly reddened eyes lit up, and his gloomy mood instantly dissipated. He gently swayed his waist in front of his beloved and asked her with a hint of expectation, "Do I look good today?"
Seeing that the other person was pursing their lips and not speaking, he urged in a sweet voice, "Tell me quickly, is it pretty or not?"
Chi Zhao was about to nod, but then he was afraid that if he said it looked good, he would wear it like that in the future and get sick when it got colder. In ancient times, medical care was poor and getting sick was a serious matter.
Then, changing the subject, she simply nodded slightly, "It's alright, but it would look better if it were thicker."
If she had dared to say such things to Xiao Junzi in the past, Xiao Junzi would have jumped up in anger and threatened to chop off her head. But this time, Xiao Junzi wasn't very angry. She just looked down at her once, and when she looked up again, her eyes were full of smiles. He thought to himself, Chi Zhao must care about me, but she's too embarrassed to say it directly, which is why she's being so awkward.
Chi Zhao is so good!
After all, Lu Mingwei had never cared about Xiaojunzi.
In just one night, Shen Yan'an's state of mind underwent a tremendous change.
He used to think Lu Mingwei was wonderful, but now when he thinks of her, he can't understand why he would like someone like that.
Lu Mingwei never praised him, only belittled him. Every time she saw him, she would glare at him with disdain. What was she pretending for? She was not even a fraction as good as Chi Zhao.
Shen Yan'an is still a hopeless romantic. When he liked Lu Mingwei, he liked her wholeheartedly, but now that he likes Chi Zhao, he is serious about it.
Comparing Chi Zhao to Lu Mingwei makes one feel as if Chi Zhao is being utterly humiliated.
Hmph, she's no match for Chi Zhao at all.
Shen Yan'an unconsciously wanted to stick closer to Chi Zhao. When told that thicker clothes would look better, he obediently agreed and then said in a flattering tone, "I will change into thicker clothes tomorrow."
Their attitude is so good it's frightening.
Chi Zhao paused, looked up at the other person, and only then did he see a trace of Yan Zhou in him.
They're so cute and endearing.
But he wasn't exactly well-behaved either; he liked the female lead so much that everyone knew he did.
Thinking of this, Chi Zhao's expression suddenly turned cold, and he abruptly pulled his hand back from helping the person down from the carriage.
Shen Yan'an: !
His palm was empty, and he looked up blankly. Although the other party did not say anything, he could keenly sense that Chi Zhao was angry.
But why?
He didn't do anything, and he was very obedient!
The young lady felt wronged. He had already promised to wear something warmer, so why was he still angry?
Was it because he said he would wear it tomorrow that made Chi Zhao unhappy?
Is she worried that I'm getting cold?
Xiao Junzi thought she had found the right reason, and took the initiative to hold Chi Zhao's hand, which startled Chi Zhao so much that he almost threw her away.
No, people pull and shove like that on the street too?
Shen Yan'an ignored all of that and grabbed the person aggressively, saying, "Let's go buy clothes now. You can choose them, and I'll wear whatever you pick."
Chi Zhao:?
"Aren't you going to eat?"
She looked a little confused. Wasn't she just going to come and eat?
The little girl waved her hand and said, "I don't want to eat anymore, I'm cold, I want to buy clothes!"
Chi Zhao:......
No, you don't want to eat, but I do. I haven't eaten either.
Fine, fine, you're the boss's son, you get to decide.
Chi Zhao drove his car to the most exquisite and beautiful clothing store in the capital to buy clothes.
Passing through the bustling market, the air was filled with the aroma of steaming food. She swallowed hard, but couldn't resist. She quietly stopped the carriage, quickly pulled out a few copper coins from her pocket, threw them out, and called out to the stall owner, "Two meat buns, please."
Hearing her beloved's voice from inside the carriage, the princess quickly poked her head out, looking sweet and innocent, and asked, "Chi Zhao, did you buy steamed buns?"
"Hmm, just something to tide me over."
Perhaps because she felt that her sweetheart liked her too, Shen Yan'an treated her like family, stretching out her little hand and saying in a spoiled manner, "I want to eat too! You bought two, give me one!"
...
Wow, does he really think so highly of himself?
Chi Zhao looked over, moved her lips as if she wanted to say something, but the other person's expression was innocent, her eyes were full of joy, as if she really just wanted a steamed bun and thought that she would give it to her. After a while, she still couldn't bear to refuse.
Chi Zhao handed over the oil paper package for him to take one himself, and preemptively distanced himself from the matter, saying, "Your Highness is in poor health, I don't know if you can eat food from street stalls. If you feel unwell after eating it, don't blame me."
She could tell that after what happened yesterday, Xiaojunzi's heart had shifted somewhat, but she still wouldn't immediately become very nice to him.
After all, he's liked someone else for so long...
Chi Zhao always wanted to teach him a lesson.
Shen Yan'an's slender, snow-white fingers were about to reach for the steamed bun when they were burned and recoiled, then held it to her ear to cool it down.
"Chi Zhao...it's so hot."
Whenever he encounters a problem he can't solve, he instinctively turns to Chi Zhao for help.
Hearing that he sounded a little aggrieved, Chi Zhao simply put the whole oil paper package in his hand, "Take it and eat it yourself, then give it to me when you're done."
The little girl held the warm oil paper package in both hands and obediently responded.
He blew on the snow-white bun skin inside until it cooled down a bit before carefully taking a bite.
He rarely eats anywhere other than at home or in restaurants, and this was the first time he had ever tried these plump white steamed buns from the roadside. With just one bite, he could taste the warmth and the savory broth.
The boy's beautiful eyes lit up; "Delicious, delicious!"
He hadn't eaten lunch, and hadn't eaten much for breakfast either; at this moment, his love for this steamed bun had reached its peak.
I ate one but didn't feel full at all, and I still wanted to eat more, but Chi Zhao only bought two in total.
He would rather see the person he loves go hungry than see himself full.
The driver soon saw a pair of small hands reaching out, holding a steamed bun and handing it to her, telling her to eat quickly so she wouldn't go hungry.
To be fair, when Shen Yan'an likes someone, he likes them wholeheartedly.
However, Chi Zhao was exceptionally possessive and couldn't stand that her husband had once been passionately in love with other people.
I'm still feeling uneasy.
In the clothing store, Shen Yan'an insisted that Chi Zhao pick out clothes for him. With people coming and going, in order to avoid any unpleasant rumors, Chi Zhao chose a snow-white cloak embroidered with red plum blossoms.
The price is very high, enough to cover her wages for a year.
Shen Yan'an paid the money, happily put on the cloak in the shop, and then went to eat.
I played along with him for a while, and now it was past lunchtime, and there weren't many people in the restaurant.
Chi Zhao originally wanted Shen Yan'an to go upstairs to eat, while she would find a place to eat downstairs. However, Shen Yan'an seemed unable to leave her and insisted on going to eat with her, otherwise he wouldn't eat. The two of them were arguing downstairs when they were bumped into by a young master from a neighboring family in the capital.
Fearing that he would be captured and beheaded by the enraged Prince Qing, Chi Zhao had no choice but to agree to have dinner with him.
Hearing her agree, Shen Yan'an's already bright mood, which was already radiant because of the mutual affection between her and her beloved, became even better.
Logically, servants should walk behind their masters to show their status, but the other party insisted on acting coy and following behind her like a timid husband.
Tell her to walk in front.
Chi Zhao:......
Chi Zhao noticed the change in Junzi, but he couldn't figure out whether she was temporarily moved by yesterday's events or had truly changed, so he didn't express his opinion and just continued living her life as usual.
Shen Yan'an was used to the stable woman's cold and unfriendly nature. She treated everyone like that, but she was still willing to give him drugs!
This is enough to show that it is special.
Just treat him differently from others.
Having been mistreated by his previous lover, Shen Yan'an now has very low expectations.
The two lived peacefully for another two days. During these two days, the little princess thought more and more about Chi Zhao and always subconsciously wanted to stick to her. Therefore, despite the objections of Chi Zhao and the servants, she insisted on transferring her to the courtyard as a guard.
The steward naturally dared not disobey the prince's orders. Besides, it was not a big deal for the prince. His reputation for being infatuated with Lu Tanhua was widespread, and no one would think that he could suddenly fall in love with a horse woman.
Aside from the worried servants and Chi Zhao, who was still angry with her husband, Shen Yan'an was the only happy person in this whole affair.
He enjoys spending time with his sweetheart.
Even if I do nothing all day, it would be nice to just sit in the courtyard and stare blankly at Chi Zhao.
Chi Zhao had just started his shift today, but after standing there for only a quarter of an hour, he was summoned away by the young princess.
Junzi had placed tea and pastries on a small table in the courtyard. She poured her a cup and then asked her solicitously, "Are you tired? Would you like to sit down and rest for a while?"
Chi Zhao naturally refused. Why should she sit? She could hear the legendary story of the prince's pursuit of love everywhere she went, and she had no desire to talk to Shen Yan'an at all.
“Your Highness, this is against the rules. I will stand.”
She refused to sit, and the young princess became a little anxious. "Oh, please sit down! There's no one else here, and my servants won't tell anyone. Why are you so old-fashioned? I just want you to sit down and keep me company, is that not allowed?"
The audacious young lady's intentions are now crystal clear.
The servants trembled with fear, terrified that one day the matter would be exposed.
The princess and the king would never accept a horsewoman as the wife of a county prince!
Chi Zhao sneered inwardly, "Hmph, compared to you, this little nuisance, I am indeed old-fashioned."
She refused to sit, saying that if the prince had nothing else to do, she would go back to her post.
In her haste, Shen Yan'an stood up, pouting and her tone full of dissatisfaction, "Fine, fine, if you want to go, then go. I'll stand here with you, okay? Let's see if you feel sorry for me!"
Chi Zhao's back stiffened slightly, not out of pity for him, but out of surprise at how narcissistic her husband was in this life.
Why does he think I would feel sorry for him?
I never knew he had this side to him before.
Yanzhou was always gentle and timid in front of him; she thought the word "narcissistic" was something that couldn't be associated with him.
Unexpectedly, in this life, she met a different Yanzhou.
Outside the courtyard, Chi Zhao lowered her eyes. The little princess was squatting at her feet, picking up dead branches and playing with them, and even secretly poking her feet with the branches.
She stepped back slightly and gently scolded, "Don't play with these things, there are insects and ants."
Shen Yan'an paused, obediently said "Oh," stood up and stopped playing, but didn't want to go inside. He insisted on staying by her side, his clingy personality just as before.
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