Wearing a book, hooking him up

The moment Yan Shuhan saw the prince, he quickly let go of Princess Minghui and Su Jingyao.

"I am here to see His Highness the Crown Prince."

Several young masters bowed their heads slightly, their voices filled with awe.

Su Jingyao was surprised for a moment, then she calmly adjusted her sleeves and slightly bent her knees together with Chu Yinxue.

"My lord, please see His Highness the Crown Prince."

When Princess Minghui, who was released, saw her royal brother, there was a hint of surprise and a bit of fear in her eyes.

I wonder if her ferocious look just now was seen by her royal brother.

Princess Minghui pretended to be calm and walked in front of Jun Zechen.

"See Brother Emperor."

"Brother, you came back today without our father and mother informing us. If Minghui knew, she would definitely come to pick you up."

Princess Minghui forced a smile, her eyes full of flattery.

Jun Zechen ignored Princess Minghui's words and fixed his eyes on Yan Shuhan.

Yan Shuhan felt uncomfortable and a little scared when the prince looked at him fiercely.

Could it be that the prince was unhappy because he had just stopped the princess? Yan Shuhan speculated secretly.

"you are?"

Jun Zechen looked at Yan Shuhan coldly and asked.

"Your Highness, I am Yan Shuhan, the Imperial Censor. My father is a Guanglu Doctor in the court."

Yan Shuhan suppressed the inexplicable panic in his heart and answered in a steady and respectful voice.

It turns out to be the Yan family. No wonder they dare to marry into Yaoyao’s family.

"Lord Yan is quite leisurely. On my way back to the capital, I passed by Cheongpyeong County in Jeju. It seems that something happened there recently. Lord Yan, as the Imperial Censor, please go and inspect the local officials' administration and understand the people's sentiments and opinions."

Jun Zechen had a blank expression on his face and his tone left no room for doubt.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has such a good relationship with Princess Minghui that he was transferred to a distant place for Princess Minghui. Although the inspection of local counties will only take a few months at most, the Crown Prince usually doesn't care about these things.

Sending him away suddenly was obviously a punishment for him.

Even though Yan Shuhan was shocked, he did not dare to refute at all.

This was indeed his job, so he had no choice but to agree to it.

"Yes, Your Highness, I failed in my duty. I will go and inspect Qingping County thoroughly to make amends."

Yan Shuhan felt mixed emotions and had a complicated expression.

When Minghui saw that his brother transferred Yan Shuhan far away, he became anxious and wanted to stop it.

Now that Yan Shuhan is gone, how can she see him?

But when she met her brother's eyes, which showed no emotion at all, she suddenly became flustered and dared not speak at all.

Since the emperor has punished Yan Shuhan, the culprit cannot be let off.

Princess Minghui immediately filed a complaint.

"Royal brother, Miss Su was disrespectful to me just now. I only wanted her to kneel down and admit her fault, but she refused. Isn't this disrespectful to the royal family? Royal brother, you must help me punish this Miss Su!"

Princess Minghui glared at Su Jingyao fiercely.

When Si Nanyu and Wang Xiuwen heard Princess Minghui's complaint, their expressions suddenly changed and they became nervous and worried.

If His Royal Highness the Crown Prince punishes Miss Su, it will be difficult to stop it given their status and position.

Si Nanyu gritted his teeth and explained to the prince, "Your Highness, Miss Su did not..."

Jun Zechen turned his head and looked at Minghui with eyes as sharp as swords.

"How old are you? I have returned victorious from the battle, but your temper has not yet subsided. You are even more arrogant and domineering outside the palace. Go back to the palace immediately and copy the palace rules a hundred times. You are not allowed to leave until you have copied them all."

Is this how Minghui bullied Yaoyao outside the palace? In the past two years since he was away, has Yaoyao been bullied?

When Si Nanyu heard the prince's accusations against Princess Minghui, he immediately shut up.

Fortunately, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was sensible and did not help Princess Minghui.

The punished Princess Minghui's eyes widened instantly, her eyes full of disbelief and grievance.

"Brother, I..."

She wanted to defend herself.

However, when she met her brother's emotionless gaze, it was like being poured over her head with a basin of cold water. She immediately dared not continue speaking.

Why did my brother punish her without asking any questions?

Princess Minghui felt a lump in her throat and her eyes turned red.

How long would it take her to copy the palace rules a hundred times?

Princess Minghui glanced at the calm Su Jingyao, then looked at Chu Yinxue who seemed to be mocking her, and felt that she had lost all her dignity.

With a "humph", she swung her sleeves vigorously, turned around and ran downstairs.

Qi Wanyin kept her head down, and the angry Princess Minghui did not notice her.

After Princess Minghui left, Qi Wanyin slowly raised her head and looked at Su Jingyao and the others.

Why did the prince's cousin come here suddenly?

Do you want to come to Mofenglou to watch the performance or for someone...

Qi Wanyin's gaze stayed on Su Jingyao for a long time, her eyes full of inquiry.

Chu Yinxue didn't expect to see the prince so suddenly today. She then glanced at Su Jingyao secretly, and then at the prince. Just now in the private room, Yaoyao said that she wanted to marry the prince, and just now the prince defended Yaoyao like this.

Could it be that they have known each other for a long time?

After Princess Minghui left, the scene was silent and awkward for a while.

Su Jingyao didn't expect Jun Zechen to come back so suddenly. She raised her head slightly and asked, "Is Your Highness the Crown Prince also coming to Mofeng Tower to watch the Oiran performance today?"

There seemed to be a hint of sarcasm in his tone, but it wasn't obvious.

When Wang Xiuwen heard Miss Su talking to the Crown Prince like this, his heart skipped a beat and he immediately panicked.

He wanted to remind Miss Su, but didn't know how to start, and was a little worried that she would anger the prince.

Jun Zechen's eyes are deep.

Doesn’t she know what he is doing in Mofeng Tower?

If she didn't want to expose their relationship, Jun Zechen would have wanted to take her to the private room and beat her up. How could he tolerate her acting so nonchalant here, as if they didn't know each other at all?

"I heard that the tea at Mofeng Tower is delicious. I just thought of coming here to have a cup after returning to the court today. I wonder if Miss Su would like to drink tea with me?"

Si Nanyu was immediately surprised.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has never been interested in women, but he actually invited a woman to have tea?

Could it be that His Highness has taken a fancy to Miss Su?

Wang Xiuwen was originally worried that Miss Su would anger the prince, but when he heard what the prince said, he instantly began to worry that the prince was plotting something bad against Miss Su, and his heart was in turmoil.

"Your Highness, that's not necessary. I've been out long enough today and am ready to go back home. Your Highness, please drink tea and watch the performance with Miss Qi."

Su Jingyao bowed slightly.

"Your Majesty, please retire."

After saying that, she turned around and left.

Si Nanyu and Wang Xiuwen both secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, Miss Su refused. The prince was cold and not gentle, which was really not suitable for the delicate Miss Su.

Qi Yixu was like a young and ignorant person and did not notice the subtle atmosphere.

Seeing Su Jingyao preparing to leave, everyone bowed and took their leave.

Jun Zechen did not stop Su Jingyao from leaving, but turned around and looked at Qi Wanyin, who had always had little presence behind him, with impatience in his eyes.

"What are you doing following me?"

Although he was questioning, he was thinking over and over again in his heart, was Yaoyao's attitude just now because she was jealous?

Did she think he was bringing Qi Wanyin with him?

"It's just that I haven't seen my cousin for a long time, and I want to go back to the palace with him later, so..."

Her voice became smaller and smaller, and her head lowered deeply.

Jun Zechen knew in his heart that Qi Wanyin seemed to have some other thoughts about him at this moment, and then he frowned.

He said in a deep voice: "I am very tired today. I will not go back to the palace. I will rest in the Prince's Mansion. You can go back by yourself."

Qi Wanyin looked up in shock. Isn’t her cousin going back to the palace to pay his respects to his aunt?

Although she was full of doubts and resentment, she still didn't dare to say anything more and could only timidly reply, "Yes, Wanyin will take your leave."

He bowed, turned and left.

After everyone left, Jun Zechen stood alone on the third floor, looking downstairs with a deep gaze.

Su Jingyao had already walked to the first floor at this time. Jun Zechen's deep eyes were fixed on the figures of four men surrounding Su Jingyao as she left.

Unconsciously turning the ring on my hand.

Yaoyao, you'd better not be attracted to others.

There was a hint of danger in Jun Zechen's eyes.

"Anshun, go and take Miss Su to the Prince's residence for dinner, and inform Lord Su that I will personally escort Miss Su back home tonight."

"Yes, slave, go right away."

Anshun naturally knew the Crown Prince's feelings for Miss Su, which had not changed in the past two years outside the Great Wall.

He also wondered, when His Highness first met Miss Su two years ago, Miss Su was only eleven years old. How come His Highness fell so deeply in love with Miss Su?

Anshun bowed respectfully, then turned around and hurriedly went about his business.

Jun Zechen returned to the Prince's Mansion, first washed off the dust, then changed into a light-colored python robe, and half-lying lazily on the couch. He seemed leisurely, but in fact he glanced towards the door from time to time, anxiously waiting for someone.

When Su Jingyao came in, she bowed to him respectfully.

"My lord, please see His Highness the Crown Prince."

The tone, the gesture, were as unfamiliar as they could be, as if there were thousands of miles between the two of them.

Jun Zechen stared at her intently. She had grown up a lot now. Her eyebrows, eyes, and figure were no longer the child she was when he left.

Time flies so fast, no wonder there are so many men around me.

Jun Zechen couldn't help but feel a little sour in his heart.

"come over."

"Your Highness, men and women should not touch each other. Why are you looking for me?"

Jun Zechen's suppressed anger after returning was instantly ignited by her words. He got down from the couch and walked in front of Su Jingyao.

He bent over and looked down at her with an oppressive look in his eyes.

"Do men and women have sex?"

"Who swore not to get close to other men? Who said that I would only be close to myself?"

"I was still young at the time, Your Highness shouldn't take it seriously."

Su Jingyao's voice also rose a few degrees, and her eyes were full of stubbornness.

He was angry, so wasn't she angry too?

He had been away from home for more than a year and had never written to her. He had never told her in advance when he was coming back and there was another woman following him.

Jun Zechen saw her face was sullen, was she angry? Shouldn't he be the one who was angry?

Jun Zechen frowned, reached out his hand to lift her face, and forced her to look at him.

"He has indeed grown up, and his temper has also become worse."

"Why are you unhappy? How can I know if you don't tell me?"

Although his tone was still tough, his eyes were filled with concern.

Even if she didn't say it, he should know it.

Having stayed in the ancient times for too long, Su Jingyao almost forgot how to fall in love, but she had to let him guess what she was thinking, otherwise how could he be so anxious and worried.

Seeing that she kept her lips tightly shut stubbornly and refused to speak, Jun Zechen could only sigh helplessly.

This is our ancestor. You cannot hit or scold him.

Even my own anger has to come after hers.

"Did Minghui bully you? Will I help you teach her a lesson?"

Su Jingyao's expression did not change at all.

Jun Zechen's eyes flickered, and he asked tentatively, "Because of Qi Wanyin?"

"I returned to the capital today, and the first thing I did was to go to the Su Mansion to look for you. But when I heard that you went to Mofeng Tower, I came to look for you without stopping. I was only thinking about you, and Qi Wanyin followed me, but I didn't know about it."

Jun Zechen explained a lot, but seeing that she still looked unmoved, he couldn't help but frown.

Could it be that she really fell in love with those young boys?

"Your Highness the Crown Prince has been away for such a long time and has never written to me. I guess Your Highness doesn't care how I am doing."

Su Jingyao's eyes were slightly red, as if she was trying hard not to let the tears fall.

"Your Highness has returned to the capital, and I have no idea about it. I guess I am not important to Your Highness."

When Jun Zechen heard her words, he felt relieved, as long as it wasn't because other men wanted to distance themselves from him.

"It's my fault, but before I went to the frontier, I didn't have military power. The other princes were watching my every move. When I sent letters from the frontier back to the capital, they were watching me especially. If they knew that Yaoyao was my weak spot and Yaoyao was in danger, how could I feel at ease in the frontier?"

"I didn't tell Yaoyao that I was going back to the court today because I wanted to give her a surprise."

His voice became gentle, and Su Jingyao's expression softened a lot.

Then he said in a flattering tone, "I brought back a lot of new and interesting things from outside the Great Wall. Yaoyao, go pick some later?"

He had some experience in coaxing her, so he apologized, explained, and gave her gifts, all in one go.

Su Jingyao, who had been holding herself upright, finally relaxed.

The effect of taking the initiative is quite good. It is best to make him forget that Yan Shuhan touched her arm at that time.

“I want to pick it now.”

There was a hint of coquettishness in her voice.

"Let's go. I'll take you there."

Jun Zechen smiled dotingly, took her hand and walked out.