Looking at Tai'an from the full moon

After Xiao Zuochen and his companions finished lunch, they returned to the Ministry of Revenue with Prince Qing. There was still half an hour before the second lecture. Prince Qing was afraid that he could not remember some parts clearly and would not be able to explain them clearly to the people, so he took out the notes prepared by Liuli and read them carefully. Yun Wei, Yun You and Yi Xing went to help the people in the Ministry of Revenue to sort out the tables and chairs that had been piled up in the morning.

Just as Chu Yao was strolling in the government office with Xiao Zuochen, he suddenly heard two minor officials standing in the corner and chatting.

"Have you heard that the Queen was imprisoned by the Emperor last night?"

"What? Who told you that?"

"Master Xiao Zhang~"

"Master Xiao Zhang? Master Zhang Mingli?"

"No, no, it's Master Zhang Xi!"

"Zhang Xi? He's just a small official in the Ministry of Revenue. Do you believe what he says?"

"No matter what, he is also an official attending the morning court. He must be more informed than us~"

"Then why was the Queen imprisoned?"

"I'm not sure about that. I was sitting too far away when I was having dinner, so I didn't hear it clearly."

"..."

The two chatted for a few more minutes and then left.

Chu Yao heard their conversation, stared at the place where the two people left, and reached out to touch Xiao Zuochen's arm.

"Something really happened to the Queen! Does this mean that our plan was successful?"

Xiao Zuochen shook his head.

"I'm not sure, but the Queen being imprisoned sounds too outrageous. How serious a crime would it take to have the Queen imprisoned?"

"So you're saying they're lying?"

"From the looks of them, they don't want to lie, but they just heard it from others, so there may be some exaggeration in it."

"Even if it's an exaggeration, something must have happened to the Queen, so they're saying this, right?"

"Well, something must have happened. I will go to the palace this afternoon to find out the truth."

"Then I'll go with you~"

"No, you just went there yesterday. It would be easy for people to recognize you if you go into the palace today. Don't go for now."

"Okay, I'll listen to you. Let's go back home now. You still need to change your clothes."

Xiao Zuochen glanced at Prince Qing who was still reviewing his "homework" not far away.

"Let Yunyou and Yixing stay to help, call Yunwei, and let's go back home first."

"it is good!"

After saying hello to Prince Qing, Prince Yun left with Chu Yao and Yun Wei.

Yunyou and Yixing quickly finished their work.

"Your Highness, what else do we need to do?"

Yunyou jumped in front of King Qing and asked. The girl in front of him was petite and cute, with a sweet smile on her face, and she was very efficient in her work. King Qing looked at her and wanted to recognize her as his sister. How happy it would be to have such a sister. Or, it would be nice to have a daughter like this. Sixth brother is really, such a cute girl, let someone be his bodyguard.

"You two haven't been idle either, you've been busy all the time, why don't you take a break~ Come, have some tea."

King Qing personally poured two cups of tea for Yunyou and Yixing, then he picked up one cup and handed it to Yixing who was standing a little further away, and then he raised the other cup and handed it to Yunyou.

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

"Thank you, Your Highness Prince Qing~"

Yunyou took the tea and thanked him.

"You're too polite. We've been together many times and we're pretty familiar with each other. Don't you consider me a friend?"

Yixing was not good at speaking, and when he heard King Qing say that, he became a little anxious for a moment.

"That's not the case, Your Highness Prince Qing!..."

Yunyou saw that he couldn't explain clearly, so she explained for him.

"In our hearts, we naturally regard Your Highness as a friend, but... we still have to address you with a respectful title in public to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings from outsiders."

Yixing nodded quickly, indicating that Yunyou was right.

"That's what I mean too!"

After hearing this, King Qing also nodded to show his understanding.

"You have to be careful when there are outsiders around. When you are alone, you can also call me Wei Qing, because my mother's family name is Wei."

Yunyou smiled after hearing this.

"it is good!"

After saying that, he raised his glass and drank the remaining tea in it.

At this moment, there was a slight commotion in the crowd.

"Princess Qing!"

"Please make way~"

"It's Princess Qing who's here!"

"She is holding a lunch box in her hand. It looks like she is here to deliver food to King Qing~"

"Prince Qing and Princess Qing have such a good relationship!"

"Yes, I heard that Prince Qing didn't care about government affairs before, and stayed at home to accompany Princess Qing!"

"I'm so envious~"

"Don't you see how virtuous and elegant Princess Qing is? If you can be like Princess Qing, your husband will be around you every day~"

"..."

In the crowd, there were voices praising Baili Qing and envying the relationship between the Qing King and his wife.

Prince Qing, Yunyou and Yixing also looked over when they heard the voice.

Baili Qing also looked over at this time. In fact, she had seen them just now when she turned the corner. She also saw that Prince Qing personally poured tea for Yunyou and talked and laughed with her. Prince Qing had never been like this with other women before. Who was she? Judging from the style of her clothes, she didn't look like a lady from a wealthy family, but more like a girl from a rough family like an escort agency or a martial arts hall.

The moment King Qing saw Baili Qing, he was stunned.

Why is Qing'er here?

When Yunyou saw Baili Qing coming over, she subconsciously stepped aside, wanting to make room in the middle so that Baili Qing could stand with Prince Qing. But when she met Baili Qing's gaze, she always felt that the way she looked at her was strange, as if she was looking down on her.

Yun You secretly smacked her lips. Well, she is the daughter of the Grand Tutor, it is normal that she looks down on me.

On the other hand, Yixing, who was standing aside, had an expression that said, "It has nothing to do with me."

"Qing'er, why are you here?"

King Qing stepped forward and held Baili Qing's hands.

"Your Highness is busy with official duties and has no time to return home for dinner. I will bring you food."

Baili Qing pretended to know nothing and only showed her virtue. When Prince Qing heard this, he felt very guilty, blaming himself for not asking the little prince to pass on a message to her.

At this time, Mu Man lowered his head and followed behind with a lunch box in his hand.

"I'm sorry, Qing'er. I was wrong. I had lunch with my sixth brother, but I forgot to tell you in advance, so you had to make a wasted trip for me."

Baili Qing opened her mouth slightly to show surprise, but soon smiled again.

"It's okay, Your Highness will be fine after lunch. I'm just worried that Your Highness is too tired and doesn't eat on time, so his body won't be able to handle it~"

"Don't worry, I will take good care of myself. You don't have to work so hard."

"Your Majesty! Your Majesty! It's your turn~"

A small official not far away whispered that the time had come and the King of Qing should start his second speech. Originally, the Princess of Qing had come and he should not interrupt the couple's conversation, but if he stayed any later, the time would have passed and the people would have to go about their own business.

"Qing'er, I have to go and get busy first, you should go back home and have some rest~"

Baili Qing smiled gently and did not refuse.

"Okay, Your Majesty, please go and do your work first. I will be back soon."

Seeing how gentle, virtuous and obedient she was, Prince Qing felt even more guilty.

"I will definitely come back to your house for dinner tonight!"

"Well, I will prepare dinner~"

After the two of them finished talking, King Qing turned around and went on stage to preach to the people.

Baili Qing did not leave immediately. She stood there and looked at King Qing silently. She had to admit that she used to think that King Qing liked a simple life. They lived their lives peacefully, and she felt comfortable and at ease. However, she sometimes felt that King Qing had no ambition. Now, King Qing was standing on the stage, and the people in the audience looked at him respectfully and admiringly. A man who focused on doing one thing was the most attractive. Baili Qing felt that King Qing was infinitely charming at this moment. But...

"Princess Qing, why don't you sit down and watch~"

Yunyou pulled a chair over and placed it behind Bailiqing. Yixing saw this and was tactful enough to pull two more chairs over for himself and Yunyou.

"No, I don't want to sit."

Unlike the gentle and soft voice she used when speaking to Prince Qing, Princess Qing's tone when speaking to her was clearly distant and arrogant.

Yixing looked at Yunyou, who shrugged at him and was about to sit down. But just as he was about to sit on the chair, Princess Qing suddenly asked a question.

"I wonder which master's daughter this girl is?"

In order to show respect, Yunyou had to stand up and reply.

"Princess, you are joking. I am not the daughter of any lord. I am just a guard beside Prince Yun."

One of the twelve guards around King Yun!

But Baili Qing didn't understand what being the guard of the King of Yun meant. In her opinion, Yun You was just a woman. To call her a guard meant that she only knew some fancy moves. The King of Yun was a man. No matter how bad he was at martial arts, he wouldn't let a woman protect him. It was just a deceptive title.

"King Yun's guards?"

"Ah."

No wonder she had the chance to get close to Prince Qing. Recently, Prince Qing and Prince Yun have been too close. Prince Yun is a well-known playboy in Tai'an. It is said that he has twelve beautiful maids in his mansion. I guess she saw that it was hopeless to follow Prince Yun and wanted to switch to Prince Qing. After all, Prince Qing's mansion doesn't even have a concubine!

After Princess Qing finished speaking, she didn't look at her, but kept staring at the figure on the stage from beginning to end.

After waiting for a while, Yunyou saw that Princess Qing was silent and wanted to sit down again. Just when her butt was about to touch the chair again...

"What's your name?"

Yunyou had no choice but to stand up again.

"My name is Yunyou, which means youzu."

"Ah."

Baili Qing stopped talking again.

Yixing sat aside, staring with his eyes wide open. He looked at Princess Qing, then at Yunyou, asking her what was going on.

Yun You also stared with innocent eyes and shook her head. She waited for more than ten seconds. Seeing that Baili Qing still didn't speak, she was about to sit down again.

Coincidentally, Baili Qing spoke again as if she had calculated it.

"Do you know why sparrows want to fly up to the branches?"

This time, Baili Qing still didn't look at Yunyou, but she could catch a glimpse of Yunyou out of the corner of her eye.

Yun You paused the moment Baili Qing opened her mouth, then lowered her butt and sat on it without any hesitation, even crossing her legs.

"I don't know why sparrows fly onto branches. But I do know that there is only one phoenix in Tai'an, and the others are at most canaries!"

Baili Qing was stunned and turned around to see Yun You not only shaking her legs arrogantly, but also refilling her teacup with one hand and drinking it all in one gulp.

"you!......"

"Why? Princess, don't you want me to sit down?"

Yunyou didn't indulge her and just pointed it out directly.

Baili Qing sneered. Humph, looking at her inferior appearance, the prince is just looking for youth and freshness!

Without saying anything else, he turned around and left with Kapok.

As soon as Baili Qing left, Yixing leaned over with a gossipy look on his face.

"Did you offend Princess Qing?"

"How is that possible? I saw her for the first time today!"

"Then why do you feel like she's targeting you?"

"You feel it too?"

"It's so obvious, the aura is obviously wrong!"

"I don't understand either! Forget it, just listen carefully. I still have to help King Qing answer the people's questions later~"