Chapter 459 Extra - The Struggle Between a Person and a Cat
Xiao Die's eyes lit up, and she immediately gave Ye Qingning a look, as if to say, "Your Majesty, our backer has arrived."
Ye Qingning couldn't bear to disappoint her, so she immediately nodded and said, "Bring her in and have a look."
The palace servants acknowledged and left, but a moment later four tall figures entered the hall and stood a few steps away.
"Greetings to Your Highness the Crown Princess, greetings to Consort Shu." The four bowed in unison.
"Get up."
Once they stood still, Ye Qingning's gaze swept over them. All four of them were tall and had long legs. They were wearing black uniforms, with swords at their waists, and their aura was awe-inspiring.
Three of the four people lowered their heads and looked respectful, while the one standing on the far right stared intently at Ye Qingning.
Their eyes met, and a smile curved the corners of the man's lips, a hint of warmth appearing in his gaze.
Ye Qingning was stunned for a moment, her gaze fixed on his handsome face.
The man had strong, defined features: thin lips, a straight nose, and small but bright eyes.
The way she smiled seemed familiar.
Ye Qingning quickly searched her memory for that face.
No results.
After a moment, the man spoke: "We four are here on the orders of the Crown Prince to guard the Chuyun Palace and protect the safety of the Crown Princess. I am Chu Song, and these are my three elder brothers, Chu Jia, Chu Yi, and Chu Bing."
Ye Qingning was puzzled: "Why aren't you Chu Ding?"
A, B, C, D – isn't this the most normal order?
Before Chu Song could speak, Chu Jia said, "This is the name my fourth brother changed for himself. If Your Highness the Crown Princess feels it is inappropriate, I will have him change it back immediately."
"No need for that," Ye Qingning smiled. "I was just asking. You can go now."
"There is one more matter to discuss with Her Highness the Crown Princess," Chu Jia said, bowing again.
"Speaking."
"Please, Your Highness, choose one of my four brothers to serve as your personal bodyguard."
Ye Qingning's gaze swept over the four people, thinking of choosing the one with the highest martial arts skills. Among the four, Chu Song was still looking at her with a pair of eyes filled with pleading.
Ye Qingning deliberately didn't want to choose him.
She already has her Ayan, so why is this person always looking at her like that?
It would be inappropriate to create unnecessary complications and stir up trouble.
As she hesitated, Abao on her lap suddenly meowed and jumped down, lightly leaping to Chu Song's feet. It meowed twice and turned to look at Ye Qingning.
This means that Ayan likes Chu and Song.
Ye Qingning nodded: "Then let's go with Chu Song, A Bao likes him."
Then she gently beckoned to Abao: "Come back."
Abao looked up at Chu Song, meowed haughtily, and slowly returned to Ye Qingning's feet, where she scooped him into her arms.
Chu Song gritted her teeth slightly and gave A Bao a sharp look. A Bao returned the look without fear.
The two sides exchanged sword flashes in the air for a while, but those around them naturally didn't notice the fight between the man and the cat.
Chu Jia agreed: "Yes, Chu Song, from now on you will be responsible for the Empress's safety. You must ensure that the Empress is safe and sound..."
Chu Song withdrew his gaze from A Bao and replied, "Yes."
Ye Qingning then dismissed the four people, and Chu Song stood directly outside the hall, looking as if he wanted to protect her closely.
Ye Qingning lowered her eyes and gently rubbed Abao's head, whispering, "Abao, why did you choose Chu Song? Do you like him?"
Abao meowed, slid down from Ye Qingning's arms, and leaned back against her lap, closing her eyes to fall asleep.
Ye Qingning: "..."
When did her Ayan become so sleepy?
She smiled at Shu Liangyuan, who had been quietly drinking her tea, and asked, "Sister, what kind of tea were you talking about?"
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