Chapter 127 Assault

If the emperor told Chu Zhenxuan in private, Chu Zhenxuan would definitely refuse.

But he couldn't be too disrespectful to the emperor in front of all the civil and military officials!

However, it is customary among the common people to send the Goddess of the Stove back to her parents' home during the Little New Year. In Da'an, the wives of wealthy families would also go back to her parents' home to visit during the Little New Year. Many concubines in the palace would be allowed to leave the palace to visit during the Little New Year.

However, Yang Junyi did the opposite and directly invited him and Xia Xue to the palace. Was it Xia Lu who missed Xia Xue, or was it him?

Chu Zhenxuan didn't say anything. Yang Junyi smiled faintly, "What's wrong, Mr. Chu? Do you have other plans for the Little New Year?"

At this time, Prince Li, who was standing aside, was sweating profusely. The person he sent should have delivered the visiting card this morning, and the Prime Minister's Mansion should not have responded yet. The Prime Minister must not say now that he has to reject the Emperor because he has agreed to the invitation from Prince Li's Mansion, otherwise he will be in big trouble.

"Even if there are other arrangements, the emperor should be the first." Chu Zhenxuan smiled, his voice cold.

"That won't do. Everything has a first come first served rule. Even though I'm a gentleman, I can't force anyone to do anything. If Lord Chu has already made arrangements, then forget it. We can talk about it another day." Yang Junyi gave Chu Zhenxuan enough face.

Chu Zhenxuan tilted his head and glanced at Prince Li.

Prince Li shuddered and quickly turned his head away.

Princess Qingping had said before that her father, Prince Li, was a villain who was particularly good at changing his attitude according to the situation. As they were not close friends before, Chu Zhenxuan did not quite believe it. But this time, he realized that Qingping's words were too light. Prince Li was more than just a villain, he was a fighter among villains.

"Thank you for the invitation, Your Majesty. My wife and I will be there on time." Chu Zhenxuan said loudly.

"Okay, that's settled then." After Yang Junyi finished speaking, he asked the minister who had just reported the memorial to the emperor to continue speaking.

As soon as the court was over, Chu Zhenxuan left first. Prince Li packed up and hurriedly ran after him, "My Lord, please forgive me. Since the Emperor has invited us, let's meet another day."

Chu Zhenxuan looked at Prince Li. Although he didn't know that Prince Li's third visiting card had been sent, seeing how flustered he was just now, he was afraid that he would use him as a shield. With such an irresponsible father, it was no wonder that Qing Ping would rather stay in the South Country than come back.

"Actually, if you have anything to say, you can just tell me directly. There is no need to invite me specifically."

"This journey is so long, and I am grateful for your care along the way. It is my responsibility, but you have done it instead. I really don't know how to thank you." Prince Li said politely.

"It's all part of my job, Your Highness, don't worry about it!" Chu Zhenxuan said with a half-smile.

Prince Li paused, a little embarrassed, "I wonder if Qingping has any message?"

"Of course there are. Qingping is thinking about you and Seventh Aunt, and asked me and my wife to visit you often. My wife has been tired from traveling recently and has not had the time. When it is convenient someday, I will naturally go to your house to bother you." When Chu Zhenxuan said this, Prince Li immediately understood.

"Seventh Aunt has been often complaining about Qingping recently. She can't eat or sleep well. When Qingping was in the mansion, she was always best friends with Seventh Aunt. Although Qingping was adopted, the servants said that Qingping was more like Seventh Aunt's biological daughter! Seeing Seventh Aunt like this, I am also worried. Since the Prime Minister and his wife are coming to visit, it is naturally the best. I will talk to Seventh Aunt when I go back and make her happy." Prince Li said hurriedly.

Chu Zhenxuan raised his eyebrows and looked at him. After a while, he smiled knowingly, "Okay!"

The moment he turned around, a hint of sneer flashed in Chu Zhenxuan's eyes. Prince Li, this old fox, was really cunning. When he first mentioned the Seventh Aunt, Prince Li was obviously stunned for a moment. It seemed that he had not paid attention to the Seventh Aunt for a long time. But when he mentioned her, Prince Li seemed to be familiar with the Seventh Aunt as if he saw her every day, and even expressed his concern about the Seventh Aunt missing Qingping. It was really ridiculous.

Prince Li, who was following behind Chu Zhenxuan, was also secretly sweating. If Chu Zhenxuan hadn't mentioned the Seventh Aunt, he wouldn't have remembered that there was such a person in his mansion. Was she living in a side room? He had to go back and change the courtyard quickly. Once Prime Minister Chu and his wife came, it would be bad to see that the palace actually treated Qingping's most caring person badly.

The two of them left the palace, each with their own thoughts.

As soon as Chu Zhenxuan returned home, the butler reported to him that Prince Li's mansion had invited him to a small celebration and that his wife had agreed.

Chu Zhenxuan thought of Prince Li's behavior in the court and immediately found it funny. After all, he was a prince, but he had turned into a villain who changed his attitude according to the wind.

While he was thinking, Xia Xue had already come out. Chu Zhenxuan put his arm around her waist and asked, "Why are you wearing such thin clothes? Where's your fox fur cape?"

"The weather has been nice these days, and it's unreasonably hot, so I simply didn't wear it." Xia Xue smiled.

"Is it because your father-in-law has taken good care of you recently? From what I can see, you look very healthy." Chu Zhenxuan pinched Xia Xue's cheeks, and the feeling was getting better and better.

"How about asking daddy to prescribe some medicine for you?"

"With my abilities, do I still need to prescribe medicine? Our main task is to find a successor for my father-in-law!" Chu Zhenxuan grinned wickedly.

"What are you talking about!" Xia Xue punched him.

"We have been married for so long, it's time for Madam to be content with her husband..."

"It's broad daylight, and your words are very ambiguous..." Xia Xue was angry.

Chu Zhenxuan leaned close to Xia Xue's ear and asked, "What does Madam understand?"

A blush appeared on Xia Xue's face and she nudged him with her elbow.

Chu Zhenxuan got closer and closer...

In the blink of an eye, half an hour had passed. I was originally going to talk to Chu Zhenxuan about Xiaonian, but unexpectedly Chu Zhenxuan spoke first.

"Madam, we may have to go to the palace on New Year's Eve. The emperor has invited us in front of all the civil and military officials!" Chu Zhenxuan rolled his eyes when he said this. This emperor!

"What did Prince Li say? He was the one who sent people here first!" Xia Xue asked. Thinking of how Prince Lu had ignored everyone before, she really wanted to see what Prince Li would say.

"You think too much. Prince Li wants to shrink his head back!" Chu Zhenxuan mocked.

Xia Xue: ???

Chu Zhenxuan recounted the previous situation in the court to Xia Xue. Xia Xue was dumbfounded. There was actually a prince who was so opportunistic!

No wonder Qingping lived such a timid and fearful life. With a father like this, he must have been bullied since childhood.

"And the Seventh Aunt!" Chu Zhenxuan gave his analysis. The more Xia Xue listened, the more her brows furrowed.

"Judging from Prince Li's expression, Seventh Aunt must have been wronged. She is definitely not as good as Prince Li says!" Xia Xueyan said.

Chu Zhenxuan nodded in agreement.

Xia Xue thought for a while, and suddenly her eyes lit up, "Prince, how about we go to Prince Li's mansion now?"