Chapter 525 Extra - Explanation
Chen Ci had clearly witnessed the scene just now. His gaze shifted from her face to the handkerchief she was holding, his expression inscrutable.
Shu Tong thought for only two seconds before explaining, "This handkerchief is yours. I ran into Ye Zhiyuan before you came to Taibai Tower that day and we chatted for a bit. You came after he left, but I mistook you for him, so I thought the handkerchief was his and hurriedly returned it to him when I left that day. Later, when I found out the handkerchief was yours, I realized I had made a big misunderstanding, so I asked him for it back when I ran into him just now."
She spoke at length, then paused for a moment, looking at Chen Ci with a sincere expression: "Did you understand, Your Highness?"
Chen Ci understood, of course, but what he was concerned about was...
Why are you explaining this to me?
Why?
Shu Tong blinked. In ancient times, it was a very serious matter for men and women to have private relations, especially since she was a concubine of the Crown Prince. How could she not explain herself clearly in this situation?
Seeing Shu Tong blinking her big, innocent eyes, Chen Ci simply asked directly, "What I mean is, are you explaining this because you're afraid I'll get angry or because you're afraid I'll misunderstand?"
Shu Tong went over his words in her mind, and then she became even more confused.
Isn't this the same thing?
Still not getting an answer from Shu Tong, Chen Ci raised his hand and rubbed his temples: "Never mind, go and get busy."
Shu Tong was taken aback. Did this mean he accepted her explanation?
She quickly bowed and packed her things, a look of relief on her face: "Thank you, Your Highness."
She handed the handkerchief back: "Here's your handkerchief."
Chen Ci paused for a moment, then picked it up and said, "Hmm."
Shu Tong then quickly left the spot with a sigh of relief, feeling overjoyed, though still somewhat bewildered.
Chen Ci stood there for a while, and soon saw Lin Zhiyuan turn the corner from the corridor. He stuffed the handkerchief into his palm and raised his chin slightly.
"Your Highness." Ye Zhiyuan walked over and bowed respectfully.
Chen Ci nodded: "Mm."
Seeing his blue outfit, Chen Ci asked, "Brother, do you have a project today too?"
Chen Ci was absolutely unwilling to call Chen Tang "Big Brother" in person.
Ye Zhiyuan's expression was very humble, which easily distinguished him from Chen Tang's cynical face: "Yes, I am from the Minister's Cuju team."
"Oh?" Chen Ci raised an eyebrow slightly: "That's great, let's have a good game."
Ye Zhiyuan nodded: "Yes."
Although a smile played on his lips, Ye Zhiyuan was filled with trepidation.
First, he didn't understand what Shu Xiaodi meant just now, and second, judging from the situation, Shu Xiaodi must have run into His Highness the Crown Prince.
Although he and the princess were engaged, they were not yet married, so it was inappropriate for them to meet in private like this.
Fortunately, Chen Ci didn't mention it, and the two headed towards the sports field one after the other.
...
Before long, His Highness Prince Ling arrived. Shu Tong had also prepared all the ceremony procedures. Prince Ling gave his usual speech, thanking everyone and introducing the event. He then announced the start of the event, and the athletes entered the venue.
The orchestra began to play music, and a team of hosts sat in the audience to introduce the athletes' teams as they entered the stadium.
Each team of athletes has its own uniform, and there are handsome young men or beautiful women holding flags at the front of the formation.
The scene was novel and interesting to most of those present.
Everyone's eyes were fixed on the various formations, but Chen Ci's gaze inadvertently searched through the crowd.
Until I saw that familiar pink figure.
A slight smile played on his lips, though he himself was unaware of the subtle shift in his emotions that occurred the moment he saw Shu Tong.
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