I was flattered after crossing

In the spacious boat, after everyone sat down, I noticed that Seventeen was still wary of us. So I took the initiative to ask, "Seventeen, why do you look like that? If you have anything to say, please tell me directly."

Seventeen glanced at Xiao Zhengxuan hesitantly, then turned to stare at me and asked in a serious tone: "Since Mr. Ye has not done anything outrageous or heinous, could you please ask the princess and Miss Ling'er to spare his life?" As soon as he finished speaking, Seventeen quickly raised his glass and toasted us.

Lei Lei, who was standing by, looked at me in confusion, muttering to herself, "Did I miss something important?"

I patted her shoulder gently and comforted her, "Shiqi, don't be fooled by his heroic appearance and the countless deaths he has done on the battlefield, like a fierce general. But he is actually a very traditional and conservative person in his daily life." I patiently explained to Leilei, hoping that she could understand Shiqi's actions at this moment.

"Why do you say that, Seventeen?" I frowned slightly and looked at him suspiciously, wondering in my heart what's wrong with this kid to make him say such a thing.

"I...I just think that although Mr. Ye is blackmailing, his crime is not punishable by death. Please show some mercy, Princess!"

Leilei took a sip of lychee wine and sprayed it directly on me!

Lei Lei seemed to realize her own gaffe. She put down her glass somewhat embarrassedly, with a hint of confusion in her eyes: "Ahem! Isn't Ye Lan going to work with us tomorrow? Why are you trying to kill him behind my back?"

Hearing this, I was stunned and secretly complained in my heart. I quickly explained: "What? Who wants to kill him? We are going to work at the silk shop tomorrow!" While saying this, I glared at Seventeen fiercely, signaling him to give me a reasonable explanation quickly.

Seeing this, Seventeen lowered his head and didn't dare to look at me. He stammered, "Oh, oh, oh, it's my fault for being stupid and failing to understand the princess's intentions. Please punish me, princess!"

Seventeen complained in his heart: Really, the master had guessed the princess's thoughts a long time ago, but still kept it from me. Humph, I was frightened for a long time.

Looking at Seventeen's trembling appearance, I felt angry and amused at the same time. This guy clearly knew everything, but he pretended to be innocent, which was really ridiculous.

"Now that the misunderstanding has been explained, I will have to trouble you to find a few skilled guards to protect Miss Ling'er. After all, she has a special identity, and you know that." I smiled, raised a glass of crystal clear lychee wine with alluring aroma, and toasted him to express my gratitude.

Seventeen quickly stood up and responded modestly, "I don't deserve it. I will definitely send someone with strong martial arts skills in the mansion to follow Miss Ling'er tomorrow to ensure her safety. Please rest assured, Princess."

At this moment, Lei Lei on the side also raised her glass and said in a sweet voice: "Thank you so much, Brother Seventeen!" Then, she drank the wine in the glass with us.

The fine wine in the glass flowed into my throat like a spring, bringing a mellow and sweet taste. The four of us smiled at each other, and the atmosphere was harmonious and harmonious.

At this moment, a loud voice came from the shore: "How come there is no marble boat? I have booked it in advance for today! No matter what, I must get on the boat!"

"Oh, Master Su, I'm really sorry. All the stone boats are full today. If you don't believe me, you can come and see for yourself!" Xiao Zhengchen followed the shopkeeper beside him and looked to the back. They saw that all four stone boats were filled with singing and dancing, and it was very lively!

"Humph! This Master had already made the arrangements several days ago, saying that we would come at 10:00 p.m. today. How dare you...how dare you treat this Master like this? Don't you know that this Master..." Before Xiao Zhengxuan could finish his words, he suddenly heard someone calling him from the direction of the river, "Chen'er! Chen'er! Sister is here~"

Xiao Zhengchen looked up and saw the girl Ling'er, whom he had been thinking about, wearing a yellow dress with lilac leaves. She was standing gracefully at the front of the stone boat and waving at him with a smile.

Xiao Zhengxuan suppressed his inner excitement, and said to the shopkeeper who had just stopped him on the shore with a calm face: "Hmph, today, since there are acquaintances present, I will not bother with you for the time being!" After that, he flicked his sleeves and led his men to stride towards the stone boat.

"Sister Ling'er! What a coincidence!" Xiao Zhengchen came running over with a look of joy on his face.

"It's your sister-in-law. She heard your noise on the shore and asked me to come and greet you!" Lei Lei said with a smile as she looked at the lively little guy in front of her.

Xiao Zhengchen scratched the back of his head embarrassedly and responded naively: "Hehe, I really have to thank Sister Ling'er and Sister-in-law this time, otherwise I would have embarrassed myself there today." Just as he finished speaking, he could not help but turn his head to glance at the shopkeeper on the shore.

At this moment, a male voice full of resentment was heard suddenly: "What's the matter? Don't you plan to thank me, your brother?" It turned out that Xiao Zhengxuan was staring at his own brother who strode into the cabin with a stern face and asked questions.

Xiao Zhengchen stared at his brother, rushing towards him like an arrow, shouting, "Chen'er originally wanted to visit brother's mansion today, but seeing that it was getting late, I thought it would not be too late to go tomorrow. I never thought that I would meet brother here by chance. In this case, please help me solve the mystery in my heart!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Zhengchen sat down with confidence, his eyes fixed on his brother, while not forgetting to glance in my direction.

"Well, if there is anything you don't understand, just ask me. This is my brother's job. You can ask, Chen'er." Xiao Zhengxuan's face was as calm as water, his heartbeat was steady and strong, without any ripples.

Seeing this, Xiao Zhengchen's face straightened and he asked, "Then may I ask, brother, did you go to Fengle Tower on the night of our mother's birthday banquet?"

Xiao Zhengxuan nodded slightly, indicating that this was indeed the case.

"Huh, as expected! So did brother buy a musician and bring him back home that night?" Xiao Zhengchen asked immediately.

Xiao Zhengxuan nodded again.

At this moment, Leilei and I looked at each other, and we both couldn't help but have an ominous premonition that we might be in trouble.

Before I could explain to Xiao Zhengchen, I heard a sharp and piercing voice: "I never thought that brother would be just like what was said in the picture book, an ungrateful person! On the day of your wedding, you abandoned your wife and married a male musician! How can brother be worthy of sister-in-law's life-saving grace!"

These words exploded in our ears like thunder, and the three of us were stunned. For a moment, the whole scene became unusually quiet, as if time had stopped flowing.

Xiao Zhengchen's face turned very ugly. He widened his eyes and his lips trembled slightly. He seemed to want to say something but didn't know how to start.

Xiao Zhengxuan: "This silly brother is about to be exposed!"

Xiao Xiaoxu: "What, life-saving grace?"

Lei Lei: "You saved his life?"

Xiao Xiaoxu: "No, they kidnapped me as soon as I arrived!"

After another confusing exchange of glances, I didn't even have time to explain to Xiao Zhengchen before I heard a shout of anger: "How dare you! How can those painters in the studio have the final say in my family affairs?

You spend your days doing nothing but indulging in that kind of filthy place. That is not a place a prince should go to often! Originally, I thought that this would not have much impact on you, so I have never taken care of you, but now it seems that the negative impact of that place on you is really too great!

Tomorrow morning, I will personally go to see my father and strengthen my control over you!"

After hearing this, Xiao Zhengchen was so angry that his face turned red, and he said angrily: "Humph, brother is clearly guilty and dares not face the facts. He can only use the majesty of the emperor to suppress me!

I'm not afraid. If I see the emperor, I will report your fickleness and violation of the laws of this dynasty to him. According to the laws of this dynasty, a man can take a concubine only if he has no children after marrying his wife for three years. But the one you just took into the house is a man! Let's see how the emperor punishes you!" Xiao Zhengchen said, and then he threw his sleeves and left.

"Hey hey hey~ Chen'er, don't go~" I was extremely anxious and quickly reached out to hold Xiao Zhengchen tightly.

He seemed a little surprised, but did not break free.

"Chen'er, don't go. I really misunderstood your brother this time. Come, come and sit next to your sister Ling'er. Your sister-in-law will explain the reason to you." I coaxed him gently, hoping to calm his dissatisfaction.

After he slowly sat down, I personally filled a cup of sweet lychee wine for him.

Xiao Zhengchen stared at me with wide eyes, listening carefully to every word. When he finally understood the truth, a look of sudden enlightenment appeared on his face.

"Oh, so that's how it is~ I did misunderstand you..." He muttered to himself, then raised the wine glass in his hand high and said to Xiao Zhengxuan: "Brother, I have wronged you. Please forgive my recklessness and ignorance. I am really ashamed for accusing you without understanding the situation! Here, I will drink this glass of wine to apologize to you."

Before he finished speaking, Xiao Zhengchen raised his head and drank it all in one gulp without hesitation, his movements quick and decisive.

"I'm very pleased that Chen'er is so considerate of your sister-in-law. We brothers are already very close, so how could we harbor a grudge over such a small matter!" Xiao Zhengxuan responded with a smile and slowly savored the wine in the glass.

After three rounds of drinking, Xiao Zhengchen was already a little tipsy, but he still managed to get up and said to us unsteadily: "Sister-in-law, if you need any help, just tell me. If there is anything I can do to help, I will do my best!"

After saying this, he was about to turn around and leave. Seeing this, the young eunuch beside him hurried forward to support him, fearing that he would accidentally fall to the ground.

"Okay, okay, Chen'er, please come back to the palace soon. When you are free in a few days, remember to come to our house and visit. If you want to see your sister Ling'er, you can go directly to the silk shop to find her!" I teased him deliberately.

Xiao Zhengchen, who was already blushing from drinking, now looked even redder. He stammered, "Sister-in-law, you are joking... Chen'er will go back first. Tomorrow, my father will test me on my homework..."

As soon as he finished speaking, he seemed to feel a little embarrassed, turned around quickly, tightly grasped the arm of the eunuch beside him, and quickened his pace towards the carriage. He looked as if something terrible was chasing him from behind.

After seeing Xiao Zhengchen off, Leilei and I walked slowly towards the shore, arm in arm.

Xiao Zhengxuan and Shiqi followed us silently.

I lowered my voice, leaned close to Leilei's ear and asked, "Do you feel that Chen'er seems to like you?"

Lei Lei sighed and replied, "I'm not stupid, how could I not see it? It's just..." She shook her head helplessly.

"He is such an innocent child. He has been spoiled and carefree since he was young. Since you have never thought about taking responsibility for him, you'd better not tease him again in the future." I warned her with a serious expression.

"Well, you're right. Facing such a man, I do feel some pressure. Once I get serious, I will find myself in a dilemma..." Leilei shook her head repeatedly to show her agreement.

Then, she turned to look at me and asked, "What about you? Are you really going to marry the prince next month?"

I looked up at the moon in front of me and found that it was exactly the same as the current scene. I couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, then I came to my senses and replied: "We agreed at the beginning, and Xiao Zhengxuan treats me well. What's more, the emperor and the queen have always cared for me. If I break my promise, I'm afraid that even if I have a few heads, it will not be enough to chop off."

"Life is unpredictable, and everything is unpredictable..." Lei Lei said helplessly.

"Hahahahahaha~" Leilei and I burst into laughter at the same time.

At this moment, Seventeen's whole body trembled violently, and he couldn't help shuddering... and said, "Your Highness, what is going on? Why do I suddenly have a bad feeling?" Seventeen looked at the prince with suspicion and asked.

"You, you'd better go back home and drink some calming soup!" Xiao Zhengxuan raised the corner of his mouth slightly, teasing him with a half-smile.

"So... Your Majesty, do you also drink this every day?" Seventeen asked cautiously.

"No." Xiao Zhengxuan replied calmly.

"Why? I really can't understand. The princess's speech and behavior are indeed very different from the women in our dynasty. I hope Your Majesty will forgive me for daring to make irresponsible remarks about the princess just now!" Seventeen said terrified, and then bowed deeply to Xiao Zhengxuan to express his apology.