Chapter 460 Extra - The Strange Chu-Song
Shu Tong paused for a moment: "Oh, it's nothing, just some local tea... It's springtime now, and when the weather clears up, it'll be the perfect time to visit the garden. Do you have the leisure and inclination to go for a stroll in the garden with me, sister?"
Ye Qingning pondered for a moment. A garden tour was certainly necessary, but it wasn't for her and Shu Tong, but for the Crown Prince and Shu Tong.
With a smile, she agreed, "Of course, I can have the palace servants make some kites. Flying kites while enjoying the scenery is the best thing about spring."
Shu Tong smiled and nodded, "Okay, then it's settled."
All she needs to do is invite the Crown Prince, then feign illness, and she can perfectly arrange for the Crown Prince and the Crown Prince to go on a spring outing together.
Their relationship can definitely be restored to what it was before!
Her grand plan thus successfully completed its first step.
Ye Qingning and Shu Tong had both made good plans. After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Shu Tong took her leave.
Before leaving, Ye Qingning packed some egg yolk pastries for her, which Shu Tong accepted without hesitation. She happily let Haitang carry them away.
The light rain has just stopped, and the lush foliage outside the window makes the trees appear even greener, which is very pleasing to the eye.
Ye Qingning thought she would take a walk in the corridor, but after taking only two steps, someone grabbed her arm. She thought it was Xiaodie, but when she turned around, she found that it was actually Chu Song.
Xiao Die, who was just coming out with her cloak, rushed over when she saw this and slapped Chu Song's hand away.
"Guard Chu, what are you doing! This is utter insubordination and disrespect! Kneel down now!"
Chu Song paused for a moment, her expression tense: "It's cold outside, and there are lots of raindrops everywhere the wind blows. We can't just go out like this."
Seeing that Xiaodie was still staring coldly at Chu Song, Ye Qingning raised her hand: "Never mind, he was doing it for my own good."
Xiaodie glanced around, breathed a sigh of relief, and said in a low voice, "Chu Song, I know you came here on the orders of the master and madam to protect our master, but this is the Crown Prince's residence. You must be careful in your actions. If this gets back to the Crown Prince, not only you, but our master will also be implicated!"
Chu Song glanced at Ye Qingning, then lowered her eyes and said, "I understand."
Abao jumped off the bed and nimbly walked up to Ye Qingning, meowing softly as if to help Chu Song out of a predicament.
Ye Qingning quickly scooped him up: "Alright, Xiaodie, he's remembered. Abao even came to plead for him, so this matter is over."
Xiao Die curtsied and said in a rather serious tone, "Your Majesty, you should be more careful. Consort Shu came here to see you make a fool of yourself, but you actually gave her good food and drink, talked to her, and even agreed to go for a stroll in the garden with her. It really makes me furious."
Ye Qingning smiled and said, "I know you all mean well. We don't know how much longer we have ahead of us, so let's just live happily and not be so nervous."
Xiaodie sighed, "You really have a big heart."
Just then, the kitchen delivered freshly made egg yolk pastries, still steaming hot. Ye Qingning took three, one for herself and one for Abao, one for Chu Song, and one for Xiaodie.
The rest...
"Give the rest to His Highness the Crown Prince," Ye Qingning instructed.
The palace maid agreed and left. Xiaodie happily said, "Your Majesty, you've really come to your senses."
Ye Qingning chuckled softly, and then heard Chu Song behind her snort through his nose.
She turned around and looked over. Chu Song paused for a moment and leaned over: "Is there anything you need?"
Ye Qingning looked at him with a puzzled expression and said, "It's okay, you stay here and keep watch."
How strange! This Chu Song is clearly just a guard, yet his behavior is so similar to hers...
She rubbed the back of Abao's neck, and Abao meowed contentedly, even glancing back haughtily.
The cat and the human stared at each other again. Chu Song waved the egg yolk pastry in her hand and said seriously to the cat, "I have one too, what are you showing off for!"
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