I was flattered after crossing

When we were led to the second floor with a lot of clatter, Leilei refused to go with us.

She shook off my hand without hesitation, walked forward with a confident step, and came straight to the elegant musician. She smiled slightly, and said respectfully: "I am Zhong Ling, and I am honored to listen to your piano skills today. I am really shocked. Your piano skills are so superb that I can't help but be curious about your identity. What is your name, and what kind of opportunity has enabled you to have such an excellent piano skill?"

The musician smiled slightly after hearing her words, with a hint of pride in his eyes. He put down the zither in his hand, looked up at Zhong Ling, and slowly said, "My name is Ye Lan. I have loved zither since I was young, but my family is poor and I couldn't find a master to learn from. I have been studying hard for many years and have achieved what I have today."

I was so stunned when I saw it from the side, as if I could see the level of achievement written on top of his head: Master of Flirting.

"Mr. Ye doesn't have a famous teacher, but he can still play the zither so brilliantly! Zhong Ling really admires him!" As she said this, Lei Lei bowed to Brother Zhongruan.

I saw her immediately put her left hand behind her back and waved at me. Then someone asked, "Besides playing the guitar, do you have any other hobbies?"

I immediately understood, turned to look at Xiao Zhengxuan, and reached into his arms.

"Why is the princess still so clumsy~" Xiao Zhengxuan asked in a low voice while pressing my hand, trying to avoid it.

"You call me princess, so why should I be so polite when I ask my husband for silver~" As I said that, I struggled to break free from his hand and took out the silver from my arms.

Eh? Really. When he took out a shiny ingot of gold, I could only exclaim, wow, it's so shiny, I wish it was mine.

Mr. Ye replied: "I like to immerse myself in the sea of ​​books and appreciate the charm of words; I also like to write and express my inner feelings. In addition, I am also keen on traveling to famous mountains and rivers to feel the magnificence and mystery of nature."

I looked at her from the side and saw that she seemed quite interested in Mr. Ye's answer, with a hint of appreciation in my eyes. Then I asked, "Mr. Ye's music is really like the sound of nature. I wonder if I will be lucky enough to hear you play more?" I put the gold ingot in Mr. Ye's hand and covered it with my long sleeves.

"If Miss Zhong Ling likes it, I can play for you at any time~" Ye Lan said, and bowed to Lei Lei.

"Mr. Ye, there's no need to be so polite. We'll meet again if we're lucky~" After saying that, he turned and left. I quickly pulled Xiao Zhengxuan to catch up with him.

After getting on the carriage, I couldn't wait to turn to Leilei, trying to understand the puzzling scene just now.

I said to her doubtfully, "Didn't he just say that he could go with you?"

Lei Lei looked at me with a smile and patiently explained: "You don't understand, this is called playing hard to get."

“Oh oh oh oh,~” He raised his hand and drew a string of sixes for her.

"Let me tell you, this little brother, we've met several times, but he's never spoken to me formally. But when you came today, you were able to directly invite him out. You really are capable." I sat in the carriage, feeling a little tired. I leaned on Xiao Zhengxuan's shoulder and shared my feelings with Lei Lei.

"That's your fault! To be honest, these performers will follow whoever pays them the most. What's more, what you pay today is gold! When I saw that gold, my heart ached!" Lei Lei was originally leaning against the side of the carriage, and when she heard this, she immediately straightened up and asked me a question.

"The prince only has gold on him. I have no money, so I asked him for it!" I immediately pointed to Xiao Zhengxuan beside me, trying to clarify the facts.

Lei Lei looked at Xiao Zhengxuan and smiled: "The prince really dotes on the princess~" she teased. At this time, Xiao Zhengxuan gently patted my shoulder to show his support for me. My heart was warmed and I felt grateful to him.

Ruiwangfu

"I won't sleep with you! You're just trying to show off! Go sleep with your husband, I'm leaving~ I want to sleep alone!" Leilei started shouting as she entered the house, and pushed me, who couldn't walk in a straight line.

Fortunately, Xiao Cui had been waiting at the gate. When she saw this scene, she dragged Lei Lei back to Haitang Garden.

Later I asked and found out that Xiao Cui knew that I was the kind of person who had a strong addiction and poor drinking skills and never missed a game, so she was waiting for me at the gate.

"Look, she still dislikes me! Whenever she broke up with her boyfriend, she would ask me to go drinking with her, and she would stay at my house after drinking too much. At that time, she also... wouldn't let me sleep on the bed! My home, she wouldn't let me sleep on the bed, so I slept on the sofa..." The more she thought about it, the more aggrieved she felt, so she leaned on Xiao Zhengxuan's arms and walked to his bedroom.

Seventeen watched us go our separate ways and thought: How come one is like this, and the other two are still like this? Fortunately, my childhood sweetheart Wan'er is well-educated, well-mannered and gentle~ hehehe~

After entering Xiao Zhengxuan's bedroom, I went straight to the side room to take a bath. The layout of the side room is simple and elegant. The paintings on the wall depict the beauty of mountains and rivers, making people feel as if they are in a fresh and natural atmosphere. The water temperature is just right, warming my body and mind. I gently scooped up a handful of water in my hand, feeling its temperature, and couldn't help but sigh: "Ah~ It's so comfortable!"

A romantic scene from a TV series suddenly flashed in my mind, where the heroine was bathing in a bathtub with rose petals floating around her, looking particularly beautiful and charming. I smiled and sighed, "Aren't there always rose petals in TV series? Alas, it's a pity that there are none today."

I took a bath in a daze, and when I returned to the couch, I urged Xiao Zhengxuan to take a shower quickly. Xiao Zhengxuan looked at me with a smirk on his face, then turned and went to the bathroom. I lay on the bed, fiddling with my fingers boredly, waiting for him to come out. After a while, Xiao Zhengxuan walked out of the side room, wearing a loose white underwear, his hair was wet and exuding a faint fragrance. He walked to the bed, sat down, and gently stroked my hair, his eyes full of tenderness. I was attracted by his gaze, and my heartbeat accelerated involuntarily. He leaned over and whispered, "Go to bed early, there are still many things to deal with tomorrow." I nodded, turned around and fell asleep.

I gradually woke up in his arms the next day.

Seeing that I still had a smile on my face, Xiao Zhengxuan asked, "Why are you so happy, Princess?"

"I dreamed that your boy band debuted, and you were shining brightly on the stage. Each member attracted the audience's attention with your unique charm. Whether it was the passionate dancing or the affectionate singing, it made people crazy." After saying that, I immediately looked at him and shook my head: "This idea of ​​ours is simply too crazy."

Xiao Zhengxuan looked at me and sneered, "Princess, please sleep a little longer. I'm going to court now."

"I'm not going to sleep either. I'm going to go back and continue working on that piece of clothing. Judging from the current progress, if nothing unexpected happens, it will be completely finished in another day or two!"

"Good!" he said softly, his eyes full of appreciation, "Thank you for your hard work, Princess!"

"Hey, isn't this the way it should be?"

I slowly walked into Haitangyuan, pushed open the door, and saw Leilei lying quietly on the bed, seemingly still immersed in a sweet dream.

I was gradually getting sleepy, so I decided not to hesitate any longer. I quickly took off my shoes, climbed onto the bed, and carefully lay down beside her. The mattress was soft and warm, making me feel extremely comfortable. I adjusted my posture, closed my eyes, and prepared to enjoy this moment of peace and relaxation.

"Why did you come back? What time is it now?" She looked at me sleepily and then closed her eyes.

I also closed my eyes and answered her, "The prince went to court, so I came back. I had planned to make clothes as soon as I came back, but when I saw you were still asleep, I felt sleepy again... I'll sleep a little longer..." The sleepiness came over me like a tide, and every time I said a word, I felt like I was walking in the clouds.

"Yeah, let's sleep a little longer. I'm also sleepy..."

Emperor's Study

After the court session, Xiao Zhengxuan and the emperor returned to the study.

The emperor took a sip of the tea that had been drying beside him and asked, "Is Miss Ling'er doing well in your house?" His eyes revealed a trace of concern. He gently put down the teacup in his hand, raised his head slightly, and looked at Xiao Zhengxuan.

"Don't worry, Father. Yesterday, the princess and I took Miss Ling'er to Fengle Tower for dinner. Miss Ling'er seems to be good at cooking and spoke highly of the dishes."

"Excellent in cooking..." The little bit of hope left in the emperor's heart was completely shattered by these few words.

"Looking back, most of the villagers were sick at that time and could no longer prepare meals for us outsiders. Just when everyone was hungry and at a loss, Miss Ling'er stood up and said, "Although I am not very good at other dishes, I can still cook a pot of light and delicious porridge with a few simple side dishes." Her words were like a spring breeze, bringing a glimmer of hope and warmth to people." At this time, the emperor was delighted and immersed in the joy of memories.

"But who would have thought, we waited for so long, and the food still didn't come~" The emperor smiled and looked at Xiao Zhengxuan again.

"Oh? Why is that?" Xiao Zhengxuan asked flatteringly.

"At that time, I was almost recovered, so I went out to look for her. I saw her squatting by the stove, sighing!"

Memories

Young Emperor Xiao Qingyan: "Miss Ling'er, are you in trouble? Let me help you!"

Miss Ling'er looked at Xiao Qingyan helplessly and said, "How come such a good pot of porridge has become mushy? Alas~"

"It doesn't matter, there are still dishes!" Xiao Qingyan took a pair of chopsticks, picked up the vegetables on the plate and chewed them impatiently.

Only at this moment did Xiao Qingyan deeply understand what it meant to be hard to swallow.

Miss Ling'er looked at the strange expression on his face and couldn't help feeling a little confused, but she immediately picked up a piece of food with chopsticks and put it into her mouth. After chewing it for a few times, she couldn't help but spit it out with a sound of "Wow! It's so salty! Spit it out!"

At this moment, a figure slowly walked over. It turned out to be the respected old immortal. He walked leisurely, as if descending from the clouds. Seeing Ling'er's embarrassed appearance, the old immortal shook his head slightly, and then said slowly: "This little girl...I'm afraid her best cooking skill is "boiling medicine"!" There was a hint of pampering and helplessness in his words.

End of memories

"So, I really believe it. The Miss Ling'er living in your house is not my old friend~" After saying that, the emperor sighed again.

"By the way, father, the Prime Minister seemed to have sent someone to my house yesterday morning, trying to get a maid in. But they were stopped by the servants." Xiao Zhengxuan told the story of someone coming to the house to sell a maid yesterday.

"Oh? Is this true?" The emperor narrowed his eyes slightly, and a barely perceptible light flashed in his eyes.

The emperor said, "This old fellow's hands are really getting longer and longer! He even dared to put spies in your house!"

"I guess the Prime Minister did not expect that we could bring Miss Ling'er back to the palace, thus disrupting his plan this time." Xiao Zhengxuan said.

"Well, Xuan'er is right. Let's just wait and see how this old man gets into trouble!" A sly light flashed in the emperor's eyes, and the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing an imperceptible smile. He thought: This old guy has always been self-righteous, relying on his power and status to look down on others. Now he doesn't know how to restrain himself, and wants to continue to play tricks in an attempt to control the entire court. Humph, he really overestimates his own abilities!

"Okay, go see your mother. Her birthday is coming soon. She has also been busy with your marriage to the princess. It's very tiring." said the emperor.

"Yes, I understand. I will go to visit mother now." Xiao Zhengxuan bowed and left the imperial study.

Fengyi Palace

"My mother's birthday is coming soon, and I have to prepare for my wedding with the princess. I am really worried about her."

When the Queen heard what Xiao Zhengxuan said, she tilted her head to look at Nanny Su and whispered, "What's wrong with this child today?"

Nanny Su shook her head speechlessly.

The queen pretended to cough, then sat up straight and said, "After all, this is a major event in life, and we can't be careless in the slightest."

"By the way, is Miss Ling'er doing well in your house?" The queen suddenly changed the subject.

Xiao Zhengxuan replied respectfully: "My Queen Mother, Miss Ling'er is doing well. She is very comfortable with the princess around."

The queen nodded, expressing her satisfaction. However, her eyes still lingered on Xiao Zhengxuan, as if she had something else to ask. After a moment, the queen finally spoke: "Miss Ling'er is not only outstanding in appearance, but also talented. I just don't know whether your father will take her into the palace in the future."

"I don't think so." Xiao Zhengxuan looked at the queen seriously and said.

"Oh? Why would Xuan'er think so?" The queen was originally leaning lazily on the back of the chair, but after hearing this, she suddenly sat up straight with a hint of curiosity and interest in her eyes.

"Miss Ling'er is about the same age as the princess. This cannot be the old friend of father, this is the first point. Second, Miss Ling'er once bluntly stated that she was instructed by the prime minister to enter the palace to serve as his eyes and ears. Third, although the two have slightly similar looks, they have nothing in common in other aspects. I, your son, have already seen through these details in recent days. With father's wisdom and intelligence, how could he not see the clues?" After Xiao Zhengxuan finished speaking, he looked at the queen steadily.