Chapter 157 Nothing's wrong, I just missed you.
However, she didn't know how Bei Li was doing; she would have to ask Qiao Shi when she got home.
The Imperial Study was located to the right front of the central axis of the palace gate.
Ji Qingwu was walking briskly at first, but as she approached her destination, her pace slowed down.
She steadied herself and headed straight for the door of the study.
Ji Qingwu's clothes had wider sleeves than usual, which fluttered in the wind and made her look lively and charming.
The window of the study was open, and she could see clearly inside from the bottom of the steps. Today, it wasn't Master Qiao who was in charge of the lessons; another old teacher was assigning homework.
Although he was standing under the study window, Ji Qingwu's gaze kept drifting towards the gate of the Qin Zheng Hall.
At this moment, the vermilion gate was tightly closed, unlike the previous times when it was wide open, suggesting that ministers were still inside discussing matters.
Several lively and energetic young men were the first to notice the woman's figure outside the window. Their eyes lit up, and they began whispering among themselves.
Chiu Chiu, who was sitting against the wall, also looked over.
When she saw Ji Qingwu, her dark eyes instantly lit up.
This is exactly how her mother looked in her dreams. Her fairy mother has finally returned! Chiu Chiu was so excited that she couldn't sit still in her chair and kept shifting her little bottom around.
The atmosphere in the classroom began to become restless, all because of the woman standing outside the window.
Yuan Heng, sitting in the front row, stood up straight, focused on what was ahead, unaffected by the people around him.
After the teacher announced the end of get out of class, all the children turned their eyes to the window, like sunflowers chasing the sunlight.
Chiu Chiu was already in a sprinting stance. She was the first to run out, hugged Ji Qingwu's leg, and said loudly, "Mother! You've come to pick me up!"
She was afraid the people inside wouldn't hear her.
That one word, "Mother," drew envious gasps from many children. It turned out that this beautiful woman was Chiu Chiu's mother.
Ji Qingwu gently pinched Qiuqiu's little face, expressing his disapproval of her boastful behavior.
Qiuqiu ran back into the study and enthusiastically introduced herself to several people, saying that the person outside was her mother.
Ji Qingwu rubbed his forehead.
Emperor Wusu wanted to win over Qiuqiu, but she naturally had ways to consolidate her position.
This method proved to be extremely effective.
Moreover, she also has to win over another little guy, but she doesn't know if he'll fall for it.
At this moment, Yuan Heng also finished tidying up and came out. He stood on the steps and stared straight at Ji Qingwu.
There was a significant change in his eyes, and even his small hands, which were hanging by his sides, clenched tightly.
Seeing his adorable appearance, Ji Qingwu gently called out, "Your Highness Yuanheng."
Upon hearing her call, Yuan Heng's little head seemed to lose its ability to think, and he walked straight to her.
Seeing his bright red ears, Ji Qingwu suppressed a smile and tried her best to maintain her elegant and composed demeanor.
Yuan Heng asked in an unnatural tone, "Why did you call me here?"
As he spoke, he stole glances at her several times, his eyes brimming with affection.
Ji Qingwu replied naturally, "I'm fine. I just missed Your Highness, so I called out to you."
She missed him.
Just like him.
This time, Yuan Heng's eyes also sparkled. When he heard her say that she missed him, he took her hand.
His tiny fingers gripped her hand firmly.
Ji Qingwu could no longer suppress the smile on her lips, and she laughed.
A gentle smile, a charming and graceful laugh, beautiful eyes gazing into the distance.
When Yuan Heng saw her like this, his face turned bright red. He turned his head away and, from an angle where she couldn't see him, smirked.
Ji Qingwu's clear, watery eyes flickered. If she had known this trick would be so effective, she would have used it sooner.
First, build a good relationship with the little one, then proceed gradually.
Now, there's one left...
Chiu Chiu raised its head high, returning like a victorious general, and saw Ji Qingwu holding the little prince's hand.
Her eyes widened.
To my utter surprise, my dear mother was snatched away in just a short while.
Chirp was about to walk over, puffing out her cheeks.
As someone spoke, Yuan Heng reluctantly released his hand.
"Yuan Heng?"
Suddenly, a woman dressed in a cherry-red gown appeared before Ji Qingwu. In the harem, only the charming and beautiful Consort Wei could pull off such a color.
"Greetings, Consort Wei."
As soon as Wei Liru saw Ji Qingwu, she scrutinized her for a long time.
She noticed that after not seeing her for a long time, Miss Ji's appearance had become even more beautiful, so delicate that it seemed as if water could be squeezed out of her skin.
Wei Liru was in a good mood today because of some happy news, and she did not want to argue with Ji Qingwu.
She praised, "Miss Ji is becoming more and more charming. The military families in Lin'an City must be lining up to wear down the threshold of the Ji family. I wonder who will be lucky enough to marry such a beauty."
Ji Qingwu simply smiled faintly and remained silent.
She and Consort Wei had a falling out over the last archery competition, and now that they were in the palace, she had to avoid confronting her directly.
Wei Liru's gaze shifted between her and Yuan Heng.
Her bright red lips, painted with lipstick, parted as she spoke: "I am pleased to see that His Highness Yuanheng is also close to Miss Ji. When he was in my palace, Yuanheng was just a tiny little thing. Now he has grown so tall. It is truly amazing how fast time flies."
If Yuan Heng hadn't fallen into the water, the young prince would have continued to grow up in Consort Wei's palace.
Moreover, Consort Wei today will not be limited to the rank of consort.
Yuan Heng had already reverted to his indifferent expression, which was enough to show that he was not close to Wei Liru.
Ji Qingwu crouched down and winked at him, saying, "Your Highness must still have a lot of lessons to learn. We can talk again next time."
Yuan Heng nodded and left with the eunuch who was waiting nearby.
"Miss Ji, that little girl must be your daughter."
Wei Liru looked at Qiuqiu standing on the steps and said, "I envy you for having such a lovely child. I wonder when I will be able to have a son or daughter, so that I can have some comfort in the palace."
Ji Qingwu could have said some high-sounding words to comfort Consort Wei, but she didn't.
Because she knew that Emperor Wusu was destined to have no heir, it was simply a pipe dream for Consort Wei to conceive.
Whether based on facts or emotions, she remained silent.
Wei Liru wanted to say something more, but then Li Yuzong appeared behind them.
"Your Highness Consort Wei, Miss Ji," he said in a low voice.
Ji Qingwu and Wei Liru turned to look at the same time, but the well-informed head steward of the Imperial Household Department was taken aback.
He recognized her at a glance; she was Miss Ji Wu.
But one can also clearly sense how unusual she is at this moment.
With eyebrows like spring mountains and eyes like autumn water, she was charming and delicate, with a radiant appearance. Li Yuzong secretly compared her to Wei Fei, who was known for her beauty that could topple kingdoms, and found that Ji Qingwu even surpassed her by a degree.
Because of the indescribable charm in her eyes, she is even more captivating.
Li Yuzong suppressed his surprise, not forgetting the mission he had come for.
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