Chapter 464 Extra - The Crown Prince Arrives
Chu Song responded, then whispered to A Bao, "If you don't do as I say, I'll skin you alive, pull out your tendons, roast you, and eat you!"
A Bao's blue eyes darted around, and he raised his paw to scratch him, but Chu Song nimbly dodged: "I know martial arts! I'll let it go once, but I won't do it a second time."
He smiled in an exceptionally friendly manner, but his tone was quite harsh: "You'd better watch yourself."
Abao: "Meow! Meow! Meow!"
Chu Song mimicked his voice: "Meow~"
Ah Bao glared at him, as if to say, "How dare you, a grown man, pick a fight with a mere cat like me!"
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Chu Jia and his three companions are currently guards of the Chuyun Palace. With His Highness the Crown Prince's arrival, they naturally have to take on the responsibility of protecting him. Chu Jia assigned tasks and thoughtfully arranged for Chu Song to stay in the inner palace.
In other words, the Crown Prince and Crown Princess's every move was completely under the watchful eyes of Chu Song.
Chu and Song were both angry and amused by this arrangement, and also felt wronged.
Ye Qingning had already implemented her Plan A, sending someone to Wutong Residence to invite Shu Tong to have dinner together.
Of course, it wasn't mentioned that His Highness the Crown Prince would also be coming.
However, the Crown Prince's residence was not large to begin with, and news spread quickly. By the time Ye Qingning's people arrived, Shu Tong had already received the news.
So when Haitang heard that Ye Qingning had invited her to dinner, she was the first to be surprised.
She was looking for books for Shu Tong when she heard this and walked over to Shu Tong, puzzled: "Your Highness, is the Crown Princess testing your intentions?"
Shu Tong was also very troubled, as she had never seen such tactics used in a power struggle within a family.
She had seen TV dramas depicting such fierce power struggles within families and palaces, and they were all quite brutal.
She couldn't quite figure out how much of what the Crown Princess said to her was true and how much was false.
But based on her experience of meeting so many people over the years, it should be true.
However, this statement is completely inconsistent with the plot and character settings of the novel she read!
Or is it that the Crown Princess is exceptionally skilled?
Raising her hand to rub her temples, Shu Tong had an idea. She coughed twice, her voice weak, "Haitang, why does my throat feel so sore? Did I catch a cold when I went out this morning...?"
Haitang quickly turned around and carefully examined her complexion: "My lady, are you feeling unwell?"
Shu Tong coughed twice: "My throat hurts and I feel weak all over. I probably caught a cold."
Haitang realized what was happening and said, "Yes, my lady. The spring rain hadn't stopped this morning, and you went out in such a hurry that you must have caught a cold. I'll go and fetch a doctor right away."
"Okay." Shu Tong said weakly, "Also, remember to send someone to tell the Crown Princess later that I have caught a cold and will not be coming for dinner. I will go to Chuyun Palace to apologize after I recover."
Haitang curtsied and said, "Yes, this servant will arrange it immediately."
Their young mistress is really quite clever.
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Time flies, and before we knew it, it was time to light the lamps.
The Imperial Kitchen has already prepared the meals, and they are just waiting for Chu Yun Palace's order to be delivered here.
Chu Song was constantly being ordered around and never saw A Bao again. Ye Qingning didn't know how to face it, so she simply let it stay in its den.
Soon a palace servant came to report that the Crown Prince was already on his way.
The people in Chuyun Palace immediately became alert, and Xiaodie thoughtfully helped Ye Qingning fix her makeup and hair, adjusting the hairpins on her head.
"Your Highness, His Highness the Crown Prince has lifted your palace confinement and even came to have dinner with you. You must not be stubborn this time."
Xiao Die patiently advised, "Now, you're not the only one in the Crown Prince's residence; there's also Consort Shu."
Speaking of Shu Liangyuan, Ye Qingning raised her hand and rubbed her temples. She didn't know if it was true or not, but in the evening, Haitang sent someone to report that Shu Tong had caught a cold and couldn't get out of bed.
Alas, her plan A has completely fallen through.
Hearing Ye Qingning sigh, Xiao Die curtsied and said, "Your Highness, even for the sake of our Minister's Mansion, you must cheer up."
Ye Qingning gently helped her up, saying, "I understand."
We have to get on good terms with the Crown Prince first, otherwise how can we bring him and the female lead together?
As the two were talking, a palace servant came to report that the Crown Prince had arrived.
Ye Qingning suddenly realized that this was the first time she had seen the Crown Prince since returning to this world.
I wonder what he looks like...
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