"You not only tricked him, but you also secretly followed him. But he could never like that princess. You know how playful he is."
Seeing Lin Ziwen leave in a huff, the young guard secretly followed him. Unfortunately, he ran into Su Lixia along with him and saw them going back together.
So he figured Lin Ziwen must have taken a liking to Su Lixia, and after hearing what Yi Zexuan said, the little guard also thought it made sense.
With two clicks of his tongue, the little guard exclaimed, "But this Fifth Princess is like a magician. Before, she dressed in such flamboyant red and purple, looking neither human nor ghost. Now, although she still dresses in a high-profile manner, at first glance, she is truly as beautiful as a fairy! Her appearance is amazing! It would not be an exaggeration to say that she is like a celestial being!"
When I first heard it was the Fifth Princess, I could hardly believe it! The change is truly remarkable.
Yi Zexuan glanced at him and said disdainfully, "You didn't say that just now. Is it really as exaggerated as you said?"
The young guard nodded and said, "If Your Highness doesn't believe me, you can go and see for yourself."
Yi Zexuan chuckled and said, "There's no need for that. I don't care for such things."
"Your Highness, tell me, did you think that the princess was already planning to marry him off to a foreign land? So she pretended to be crazy and acted ugly in front of Your Highness, just to make Your Highness dislike her!"
Upon hearing this, Yi Zexuan rolled his eyes at the little guard and said, "If what you say is true, then does that mean I have to marry every pretty girl I see and bring her back to the palace?"
The young guard slapped his mouth, indicating that he had misspoke and had said too much.
“But it is indeed quite interesting,” Yi Zexuan added.
The guard's lips twitched. "You don't like pretty things, but you like interesting things?"
"The princess knows we've come for a marriage alliance, but she also said at the banquet that she doesn't want one. I'm curious to see what the final outcome will be?"
Lin Ziwen took the initiative and prepared to probe further.
Su Lixia was eating melon seeds when she glanced at him and replied, "Father should have drafted the decree and will announce it to the ministers at court tomorrow. After all, it is a major event, and it is not appropriate for me, the princess, to inform you in advance. However, the Regent should know. Did the Regent not say anything?"
Of course I said it, but I said a bunch of useless stuff...
Lin Ziwen smiled awkwardly and said, "I haven't heard him say anything yet, so I'm just a little curious."
Su Lixia nodded and replied, "You'll know when Father Emperor announces this tomorrow. But when I go to your place in the future, I hope you'll take good care of me."
"This...this is natural." Lin Ziwen felt a heat in his ears and scratched the back of his head in response.
Hmph! As long as you don't help the female lead and that lousy male lead bully me, that's enough for Su Lixia!
"He's been gone for a while now, and hasn't returned yet?" Yi Zexuan put down his pen and looked up to ask the guard who was dozing off against the doorframe.
"Ahem." The guard, alert, immediately came to his senses, cleared his throat with two coughs, and explained, "Perhaps they are indeed engaged, but are currently indulging in lust."
Upon hearing this, Yi Zexuan chuckled and said, "I know what kind of woman Lin Ziwen likes. I really don't believe that unruly princess could catch his eye."
"Perhaps she simply didn't want to marry the prince, which is why she presented herself that way back then."
Yi Zexuan rolled his eyes at him, then picked up his teacup, took a sip, and put it down before saying, "Since you have such a big change in your opinion of her, then I am quite curious about this person."
It's true that men, whether they have wives or not, always want to see something new.
The young guard scoffed dismissively, but was startled by the other man's sharp glare.
He nervously got up from the door frame and asked, "Then why don't we go find the young master? If anyone asks, we can just say we have urgent business with him."
Yi Zexuan stood up and said, "Do I need you to teach me?"
"Yes, yes, yes." The little guard nodded vigorously.
Meanwhile, in the palace's backyard, the two sat under the moon, drinking and playing drinking games.
The young palace maid rushed over, looking very flustered.
"Don't you know how to behave? Why are you running so fast?" Lian'er went up to steady her.
"The regent outside requested an audience, saying he had some urgent business with that young master. The regent had a somber expression and looked very angry."
Lian'er frowned and said, "Alright, I understand. Go and tell him that the young master will be there in a little while."
"Yes." After saying that, the little palace maid went back.
Lian'er stepped forward to stop their drinking session, then whispered the matter in Su Lixia's ear.
Su Lixia sighed deeply and said, "Just say it directly. If you tell me like this, people will think that I'm going to keep the young master alive!"
Lian'er scratched her forehead awkwardly and said, "That's true."
Lin Ziwen perked up as soon as he heard that he was mentioned, "What does the princess want to talk about?"
"The Regent has come to see you, young master. Since you have come in person, it must be for something very important. You should go back first, young master, and we can meet again another day."
After saying that, Su Lixia stood up and said, "I won't see you off any longer, young master. Take care." Then she quickly slipped away.
"Huh?" Lin Ziwen was taken aback. Was he really not going to stay any longer?
Outside, the two had just been brought in by the palace servants when they were greeted by Lin Ziwen.
Seeing Lin Ziwen's somewhat dejected expression, the young guard became gossipy, cheerfully stepping forward to hook his arm around Lin Ziwen's shoulder and softly asking, "Why are you so downcast? Could it be that the princess doesn't like you?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Ziwen shook off his hand and said, "What I do with the princess is none of your business."
"Look, look, look! This guy's getting irritable!" The little guard hid behind Yi Zexuan.
"Where is the princess?" Yi Zexuan asked.
"The princess has already returned to her palace to rest. Didn't you say you had something urgent to discuss with me? Let's talk over there."
Yi Zexuan pulled Lin Ziwen back and said, "Since we're here, we should pay our respects to the princess. It would be a bit abrupt to leave so abruptly."
"Pfft." Lin Ziwen couldn't help but laugh, reaching out to pat Yi Zexuan's shoulder, and asked suspiciously, "When has the Regent ever taken matters of etiquette seriously? Could it be that you have another purpose?"
Yi Zexuan reached out and grabbed Lin Ziwen's arm, pinning him down. Lin Ziwen cried out in pain as his arm was twisted behind his back.
Yi Zexuan said leisurely, "The Central Plains is different from our place. People in the Central Plains value etiquette the most. With so many people watching, it would be inappropriate not to pay our respects."
"Yes, yes, Your Highness is right. Then hurry up and release me, or the princess will really rest."
Yi Zexuan snorted and gave Lin Ziwen a gentle push, causing him to fall to the ground, clutching his arm and howling twice.
Guided by a maid, Yi Zexuan and his companion arrived outside Su Lixia's bedchamber. Guards stood behind Yi Zexuan, looking at him with surprise.
Are all men really this curious?
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