"Master, what is this...?" Hongye got up in the morning to help Li Tiao with her washing and dressing, but when she went in, she found that Li Tiao was already up.
That's not the most surprising thing. What's surprising is that Li Tiao actually wore makeup!
It's one thing to wear makeup!
She put on a makeup style similar to that of a matchmaker, which she often saw in period dramas before she traveled here!
Seeing the red leaves reflected in the bronze mirror with surprise, Li Tiao was extremely pleased: "How about that?"
Hongye's lips twitched: "If it weren't for the fact that your hair wasn't combed and your head was still shaved, I really wouldn't have recognized you."
"Hurry up and comb my hair, make it into a bun."
Hongye picked up a comb and walked behind Li Tiao. While combing Li Tiao's hair, she asked, "Master, why did you decide to change into women's clothes... It doesn't matter whether outsiders recognize you or not, the people in the shop probably don't recognize you either."
"I have my reasons for no longer wearing men's clothing. Hurry up and comb your hair."
After saying this, Li Tiao didn't want Hongye to ask any more questions, so she urged Hongye to quickly comb her hair.
After combing her hair into a bun, Li Tiao specially wore a headband to cover the shaved area on the back of her forehead. Looking at herself in the mirror, she was extremely satisfied with what she saw as a "middle-aged woman" who wasn't particularly good-looking.
"Master, it's time for breakfast."
"Hmm, are the guards still outside?" Li Tiao asked.
"Yes, Master."
Li Tiao looked at herself in the mirror again, then stood up: "Let's go out together. Let's find a place to have breakfast today."
Now that they are not in the palace, Li Tiao's daily routine, especially waking up in the morning, is much later than when she was in the palace.
Now that all the shops on the street are open, going out to eat is perfectly fine.
Hongye quickened her pace, intending to help Li Tiao open the door, but Li Tiao stopped her, opened the door herself, took a deep breath as if to appear calm, and swaggered out in front of the guards.
Although her heart was pounding, she remained calm on the surface. Only after leaving the Star Tower did she exhale and pat her heart. It was truly thrilling and exciting.
“Master, you…” After catching up with Li Tiao, Hongye was dumbfounded.
Li Tiao glanced around, trying to adopt a matchmaker's demeanor: "So, what was the guard's reaction just now?"
"The guards were puzzled, but they didn't chase after us. However, I think the guards will definitely be able to react soon enough."
"They'll realize it sooner or later, that's for sure. Besides, we're going back after we finish our meal, so we didn't intend to hide it for too long. We just didn't want them to keep following us."
"But Master, the guards were only doing it for your safety, after all, before..."
"That was all because of Song Gege..." Li Tiao felt depressed when she thought of this.
Before, when she was in the palace, she seemed timid and cowardly, as if anyone could bully her. That was because Li Tiao's status in the palace was so lowly that it was not worth mentioning. She was also a substitute bride, so naturally she couldn't always be too flamboyant.
In fact, she is a very vengeful person.
"Master, this time you were kidnapped by Consort Song... What are you going to do? Just let it go like this?"
Li Tiao was unwilling to accept this outcome, but since she was currently in the Prince's residence, it would be difficult for her to see Song Gege unless Song Gege took the initiative to find her.
"I haven't decided yet. I'll talk about it when I've thought it through."
Hongye didn't say much, as there was a significant difference in status between Li Tiao and Song Gege, making it inconvenient for them to meet.
"My lord, didn't the guard say that the Fourth Prince knows about Consort Song? Perhaps you don't need to do anything, and the Fourth Prince might..."
"Do your own thing."
Although Li Tiao was touched by what the Fourth Prince had done for her, it now seemed that there was no possibility of a relationship between them in the future, let alone being friends...
They're like modern divorced couples—can they remain friends after the divorce? Li Tiao politely declined.
Li Tiao naturally didn't expect anything from the Fourth Prince.
"Forget it, let's not talk about this anymore. There's a restaurant up ahead, let's eat first and then talk about it."
Li Tiao was genuinely hungry. She went out to eat simply to eat, but she never expected to overhear a secret at a random restaurant.
"The Emperor has returned to the capital? Is it true?"
Hearing the hushed voices at the next table, Li Tiao's eyelids twitched, and without noticing, she bit her tongue.
The pain made her cover her mouth, afraid to make a sound, and she listened intently to the conversation at the next table.
"What about the Fourth Prince? The Master asked us to inquire about his situation?"
"It is said that the Fourth Prince's injuries are serious and his life is uncertain."
"Master..." Hongye exclaimed in surprise.
Li Tiao winked at Hongye, signaling her to keep quiet and be careful not to be discovered.
"If the Fourth Prince is like this... then the Emperor returned first? Is the news reliable? We haven't heard any news about the Emperor's return. Could it be that the Emperor deliberately leaked this information?"
"Anyway, it is said that the soldiers at the front have not seen the Emperor for a long time. If the Emperor really returns to the capital, he will naturally not make a big fuss about it. He will definitely return quietly and catch everyone off guard."
"Okay, I'll go tell Master right away."
"Waiter!"
The people at the next table called the waiter to settle their bill. After they left, Li Tiao gave Hongye a wink and quickly paid her bill, deciding not to eat anymore.
Anxious to return to Qunxing Tower, Li Tiao thought she should first remove her makeup and then ask the guards about the situation, but she didn't expect to be blocked by the guards as soon as she entered the store.
"Master Li."
Thinking about her matchmaker makeup, Li Tiao felt a little embarrassed, but before she could say anything, she saw Song Gege!
Before Li Tiao could speak, the guard said again, "Your Highness, Consort Song is looking for you."
After glancing at the people behind the guards, Li Tiao winked at Hongye, signaling her to take Song Gege to her place.
Still dressed as a matchmaker, Li Tiao ignored the indescribable look on Song Gege's face: "Song Gege, how have you been? Are you a little disappointed to see that Li Tiao is still well?"
Song Gege's expression flickered, and she quickly apologized to Li Tiao, saying, "I was narrow-minded before. Luckily you're alright, otherwise I wouldn't know how to talk to Master."
“Princess Song, although Li Tiao emphasized before that she has no relationship with the Fourth Prince anymore, it seems that you don’t believe me. I don’t mind saying it again: Li Tiao is now just a commoner and will not have any relationship with the royal family or nobles.”
After Li Tiao finished speaking, she stood up to see Song Gege off.
"But the letter from my grandfather mentioned you."
Hearing Song Gege's words, Li Tiao was not happy at all. She felt that Song Gege was speechless, and the Fourth Prince was even more of a troublemaker. The two of them had no relationship anymore, yet he mentioned himself in his letter to Song Gege?
This is infuriating!
"Girl Song, there's no need to tell Li Tiao about your letters with the Fourth Prince. Li Tiao doesn't care what you said anyway."
"I don't want to talk to you either, and if possible I don't want to come looking for you, but my master is seriously injured and said he wants to see you."
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