Sponsored Content
He laughed warmly and looked at Pei Qianhao . “Prince Hao, this Prince will be sure to learn all there is to learn; you don’t need to remind me . In any case, we should be hurrying along . Everything is already set up and the Water Caltrop River, and it certainly isn’t getting any earlier . ” He signalled with his hand for everyone to keep moving with no flaws in his deportment .
Pei Qianhao didn’t say much and looked at Su Xi-er at the back of the crowd . How did she end up at the back?
Thus, he called out in Su Xi-er’s direction . “Come over . ” His words were simple and short, as well as calm and powerful . He didn’t care about others’ reactions, simply asking her to come over directly .
In an instant, everyone’s gaze shifted over . They had already noticed Su Xi-er when she appeared . This maidservant is so audacious to wear red during the state banquet . However, they didn’t make any additional comments . The only way she would dare to do this is if Prince Hao supported her decision .
Su Xi-er slowly walked over, her grace completely shown in her smooth movements . The dress she wore fell to her ankles while gold and silver thread wove their way down the hem in floral patterns .
Sponsored Content
Prince Hao is so concerned about his maidservant, even gifting her such a nice dress . Don’t they know that only a legal wife can wear a red dress?
Su Xi-er walked behind Pei Qianhao and bowed to pay her respects before smiling at everyone to show the same politeness .
Chu Linglong laughed . “Why does this Crown Prince think that Prince Hao’s maidservant is already much better than the Eldest Imperial Princess of a certain nation?”
The words were another slap across Nanzhao’s face . Moreover, the Emperor of Nanzhao’s expression didn’t even change .
Suddenly, the atmosphere was heavy and awkward again .
Sponsored Content
Su Xi-er laughed and replied, “Such strong words . How can this servant compare with the Princess?”
“Tsk tsk, so humble . If you weren’t Prince Hao’s maidservant, this Crown Prince would consider taking you . ” The corners of Chu Linglong’s mouth curled into a smile .
Pei Qianhao was annoyed . He is flirting with my maidservant in front of me . He intended to retort, but Su Xi-er beat him to the punch .
“This servant doesn’t deserve someone like the Crown Prince of a nation . Besides, if this servant hadn’t seen your Adam’s apple, I would have thought that you were a woman . With how beautiful you are, this servant can’t develop any romantic feelings for you . ”
Chu Linglong’s expression froze . She blatantly said that I look like a woman! It’s not as if I can change the face I was born with .
Sponsored Content
Chu Linglong laughed and looked at Pei Qianhao . “Prince Hao, this Crown Prince has never heard of anyone describing me like that . You must have disciplined this interesting maidservant well . ”
Not missing a beat, Su Xi-er immediately replied again . “Never heard of it? Crown Prince, haven’t you heard any of the gossip that goes on in the streets? There are many civilians that say that you look like a woman suited for . . . ” She stopped . I can’t continue . But she knew that Chu Linglong understood her meaning .
Crown Prince Chu always had a vicious tongue . Even when I was Ning Rulan, he tried to provoke me with words many times .
Chu Linglong’s expression froze again . This time, Pei Qianhao dragged Su Xi-er behind him . “There are some things you can’t say . Don’t let others think that this Prince doesn’t discipline you well . ”
Su Xi-er nodded and didn’t say much, but there was a trace of coldness in her gaze when she looked at Chu Linglong that made his heart skip a beat .
This little maidservant isn’t so simple!
On the side, Ning Lianchen took note of Su Xi-er’s behaviour . Imperial Elder Sister used to fight with Crown Prince Chu and comment on his appearance as well . Yet another aspect where they are very similar .
Yun Ruofeng also noticed the same thing . He felt strangely uneasy when Pei Qianhao protected her, as if she should be standing behind him instead .
At this moment, Yun Ruofeng suddenly thought of what the senior monk told him at the temple . “It’s time to let go . ” What is it that I can’t let go? Why does my chest feel stuffy when I see Su Xi-er standing behind Pei Qianhao?
The one that I love should be Ning Anlian . . .
Suddenly, Yun Ruofeng felt his heart lurch before he returned from his stupor . He reminded Ning Lianchen, “Your Majesty, it’s time to go to the Water Caltrop River . ”