Drunk Bamboo

It's really not easy to live a peaceful life.

These days are a rare period of leisure, and she and Hua Qinfeng seem to have entered a normal life.

It seems that I can find a way to survive in the turbulent world. I have friends I trust, I know the faces of my enemies, and I understand what to do next.

Since returning from Loushan, Hua Qinfeng has become more stable, his temper is no longer stubborn, and he no longer acts impulsively.

Even though there were many suspicious points in the murder of the prisoner in the Ministry of Justice, and even though there were hidden dangers in the incident of the Crown Prince, he did not act rashly. In the absence of conclusive evidence, he knew how to restrain himself and search for evidence together with Zhang Xinghe and Gu Suiyi.

These days, he also took Gu Suiyi to learn about the affairs of Changfeng Tower.

With Zhang Xinghe and Gu Suiyi by his side, she felt very relieved.

She can also do her own things in the mansion.

But the Queen's invitation to this meal made her think a lot and she had to think more.

Xie Yuzhu sighed quietly to herself and decided to leave the palace first.

She raised her eyes and saw a handsome man standing not far away under a red wall and yellow tiles. He was wearing a black and yellow robe, which made his already cold profile even more intimidating.

"Hua Qinfeng." Xie Yuzhu was surprised and couldn't help but call out softly.

Maybe he just moved his mouth without making any sound.

Even if I spoke, he couldn't hear me from such a distance.

As if he had sensed something, the man who was called turned around, and his cold face suddenly became bright.

"You're out."

He walked towards her with a smile that was clean and clear.

At this time, the breeze was blowing, white clouds were floating, and a beam of light shone through the clouds, as if it was coated with a layer of gold on him, shining brightly.

The word "handsome" feels tacky when used here.

He looks too good to be an ordinary person.

Xie Yuzhu thought so.

Her eyes were wanton and greedy. It was not until Hua Qinfeng stood in front of her that she came to her senses, swallowed, and lowered her head.

How can you still be crazy about each other when you sleep together every day?!

It is true that clothes make the man, and the atmosphere also makes the man.

"Why is the prince here?"

Hua Qinfeng did not notice anything unusual about her, but he found the burning look in her eyes just now unusual and he really liked her looking at him that way.

There is no one else in sight but one person.

"I met Eunuch Dong after the court session and he told me that you were summoned to Changle Palace early in the morning, so I wanted to wait for you to return home together."

Xie Yuzhu said apologetically, "I forgot to tell the prince last night and made you worry. I'm fine. Go and do your important things. Don't delay me."

"No need to delay. I am free this morning. I wanted to have dinner with you and Nanny, but I didn't expect you to enter the palace. I will wait for you when I return to the mansion. It is better to see you earlier and accompany you all the way."

The two walked side by side on the way out of the palace.

Xie Yuzhu's mood improved when she saw Hua Qinfeng.

"You don't know why I came out, and you're still waiting here with an empty stomach."

Knowing that she came in to eat, he still waited in vain.

"Yuzhu, I should have gone in..." Hua Qinfeng's expression suddenly became gloomy.

I am hesitant to talk about this, as there are too many things involved.

Hua Qinfeng was in a dilemma and didn't know how to explain. He was afraid that she would be angry and frowned anxiously.

Xie Yuzhu was just worried that he was hungry and didn't mean to blame him, so why did he think of it in the wrong way?

"Your Highness, you don't need to explain to me. This is also the reason why I didn't stay in Changle Palace for a long time. Being close to the Queen at this moment will not benefit the Crown Prince or the Palace."

These two simple sentences explained the situation and also expressed Hua Qinfeng's uneasiness.

Her trust made him feel even more guilty.

These days I have been busy running around, taking care of Changfeng Tower, studying, and gathering information, but I have not taken good care of her.

She came to Zhongdu from Nanmi alone. He was her husband and her support. He should have accompanied her and protected her...

But she was summoned into this deep palace alone and forced into a vortex of danger.

In front of Xie Yuzhu, he was used to revealing his true self.

I don’t know, but what I’m thinking at this moment is all reflected on my face.

Xie Yuzhu could roughly guess it at a glance.

"My mother came to thank us for saving the prince in Loushan. I just had a meal with her, took the things she gave me and left. It's nothing. Your Majesty, don't worry, and don't blame yourself. If you don't believe me, you can ask Yunling."

Yun Ling nodded obediently, not daring to say that she had been silent since leaving Changle Palace.

Hua Qinfeng realized that his expression was too serious, so he smiled and said in a gentle tone:

"I thought that mother was in a bad mood because of the prince's matter, and it would take some time for her to talk to you. Why did you come out so soon?"

"Mother, your heart is as clear as a mirror. You don't need a junior like me to enlighten you. I just want you to teach the Pope's grandson archery when you are free." Xie Yuzhu smiled and lowered her eyelids slightly. "Mother said that adult matters have nothing to do with children."

The Queen asked her to enter the palace as a test. If the Feng Palace had no intention of joining, she would not force it. Not inviting Hua Qinfeng was also because she did not want to tear everything apart, and at least maintained the current relationship.

She didn't elaborate, but Hua Qinfeng said it the next second:

"Why involve the child if it has nothing to do with him. I am Lin'er's third uncle..."

Xie Yuzhu paused, stopped and looked up.

Hua Qinfeng was puzzled: "What's wrong? Why are you looking at me like that?"

"The prince hasn't finished speaking yet." Xie Yuzhu stared at him.

"...I am Lin'er's third uncle?" Hua Qinfeng asked blankly.

"Ah."

She nodded.

The look in his eyes was complicated, showing expectation, surprise and unknown. Hua Qinfeng felt a little uncomfortable being stared at.

He straightened his chest, took a step forward, and continued:

"I am the elder. If he is in danger, I will do my best to protect him. Queen Mother is overly worried. Father is Lin'er's grandfather, how could he hurt him? Besides, the evidence of the prince's case is not tenable at all. Father is just angry for a moment and wants to see the prince give in. But the court officials and Queen Mother are against Father's will. Father will only be more angry and target the prince more. I didn't go to see Queen Mother because I was afraid that Father would be even angrier if he knew, which would be bad for the prince."

Xie Yuzhu asked: "Then Your Majesty is going to see the Crown Prince?"

Hua Qinfeng said as a matter of course: "Of course I have to watch, but I'll learn archery later. Zhang Xinghe will give a lesson tomorrow, and I will go to the East Palace with him after the court."

Xie Yuzhu was stunned for a moment.

She was thinking too complicatedly.

Hua Jinlin is the son of the crown prince, and also the emperor’s grandson, his only grandson!

What's wrong with uncle Hua Qinfeng going to visit his nephew?

Deliberately avoiding the emperor because of the prince's affairs is a loss of one's nature; that's what a suspicious emperor is.

"Your Highness, you are not only thoughtful, but also true to your heart." There was a smile in the corners of his eyes and eyebrows.

She was happy about Hua Qinfeng's transformation, and even happier about his unchanging nature.

Hua Qinfeng was so pleased with the compliment that he said, "Next time I will be more thoughtful so that you don't have to worry about anything."

"Okay, I'll just eat and drink in the mansion, read books and study medicine, and think about nothing else."

As Xie Yuzhu spoke, she stood on tiptoe and raised her red lips.

Hua Qinfeng only felt his right hand being pulled, and when he turned his face to the side, the warm red lips pressed against his cold lips.

She closed her eyes and her features were picturesque.

How could he not be happy and excited when his beloved woman took the initiative to kiss him?

Just as he was about to deepen the kiss, she suddenly pulled away.

Like a dragonfly skimming the water, it passes by your face, but creates ripples.

She lowered her eyes, a blush appearing on her snow-white skin.

This shy look is cute, charming, and rare.

How could I forget? She has just reached the age of 15.

This should be a season of shyness and love.

Compared to kissing, Hua Qinfeng felt that her shyness was more tempting. He raised his hand, which had been intended to capture her fragrance, and gently touched the shy girl's hair.

Suddenly, his face froze.

She...seems to have grown taller.

A basin of cold water fell from the sky, completely extinguishing the flame in Hua Qinfeng's heart.

Looking more closely, her eyebrows and eyes seemed to be slowly growing, and with her lowered eyebrows and drooping eyes, she looked cool and delicate, yet gentle and beautiful.

I wonder how beautiful she will be in a year or two.

She is still young, wait a little longer, wait until she is older, wait until she is older...

It is so beautiful to see the flowers grow and bloom.

Thinking of this, Hua Qinfeng's eyes were filled with longing again.

Xie Yuzhu felt that she was a little possessed just now.

How shameful it is that she dared to kiss Hua Qinfeng in the palace and acted like a shy little girl!

The blush on her face quickly dissipated, and when she raised her eyes again, her smile was still there, but her face was not as calm and steady as it should be for her age: "What do you want to eat? I will accompany the prince to eat more. There are many rules in the palace. I didn't eat much when I ate with my mother."

Hua Qinfeng suddenly felt regretful.

She also thought, if she were far away from Zhongdu, in a place without danger and chaos, would she live more like a little girl?

"What do you want to eat? I'll listen to you." He said lovingly.