The regent is determined to get the daughter of a minor official.

Chu Musheng left two guards to help the Xu family coachman repair the carriage, and only took Xu Keke and the second wife away.

It’s not that the palace’s carriage is not big enough, but Chu Musheng is not used to being too close to women.

Of course, except Xu Keke.

After getting on the Regent's carriage, Xu Keke tried her best to remain calm, shrinking into a corner of the carriage, away from the Regent.

There was a faint scent of ambergris in the carriage, a common scent on Chu Musheng, but Xu Keke's heart was in a mess.

Chu Musheng looked calm, occasionally exchanging a few words with Xu Keke's mother and glancing at Xu Keke casually.

When they arrived at the Xu Mansion, Xu Keke and the second wife got off the carriage and thanked the Regent.

The Regent looked at Xu Keke deeply.

"Miss Xu, see you later."

Before Xu Keke could answer, the second lady said with a smile.

"Your Highness, I see that your clothes are a little wet from the rain. Why don't you go into my humble abode and change into dry clothes to avoid catching a cold?"

"Mother, there's nothing in our house that would be suitable for His Highness to wear..."

Xu Keke was interrupted by Chu Musheng halfway through her speech.

"Alright!"

Xu Keke's eyes widened. She didn't expect that the Regent would actually agree.

The second wife was delighted and hurriedly led the way.

When the servants of the Xu Mansion saw the Regent in person, they all bowed with fear and trepidation.

Chu Musheng had an indifferent expression as he followed the Second Madam and Xu Keke into the main hall.

The rain was still falling, and after just a few steps, my clothes, which were not very wet at first, were soaked.

The second wife smiled embarrassedly.

"Your Highness, please wait a moment. I will arrange for the servants to prepare hot water and clothes."

After saying that, he looked at Chu Mucheng's body shape. There was really no robe for such a tall man in the mansion.

Just when he was in trouble, one of the regent's men came over with a brocade box.

"Here is a complete set of clothes prepared for the prince. Just prepare hot water for the prince to bathe."

The second wife hurriedly took the brocade box and thanked him repeatedly.

He also asked the prince's guards outside the palace if they wanted to come in to shelter from the rain, but the guard leader Sheng Wu refused.

Soon, the hot water was ready.

Chu Musheng walked into the room, took off his rain-soaked clothes, and stepped into the bathtub.

The warm water wrapped around his strong body, causing him to relax slightly.

Thinking that Xu Keke ran back to the backyard by herself as soon as she returned to the yard, Chu Musheng curled his lips and smiled.

This heartless guy, I haven't seen him for a while, and he didn't even come to serve me.

The bathtub was a little small, so Chu Musheng stood up after soaking for a while. Soon he changed his clothes and came out.

He was wearing the spare moon-white brocade robe in the carriage. He looked less majestic and more gentle like a gentleman.

"Thank you for your hospitality today, Madam."

Chu Musheng said while sitting on the armchair.

"Your Highness is too polite. Your Highness is kind enough to send us back home. This is what a subject should do."

The second lady answered with a smile and continued.

"It's unfortunate that today, the rain hasn't stopped yet. Your Highness, would you like to rest in the guest room of my humble abode for a while?"

Chu Musheng took a sip of the hot tea served by the servant of the Xu Mansion, and then put down the teacup.

"I haven't seen Miss Xu for a long time. I want to go and catch up with her. Is that convenient?"

Second Madam...

Suddenly I felt like I was letting a wolf into the house.

The second wife felt somewhat conflicted.

On the one hand, she wanted to protect her daughter, but on the other hand, she was afraid that she would really become the Regent's concubine or a maid, and would suffer a lot in the palace in the future.

On the other hand, she also knew clearly.

After living in the palace for a few days, my daughter has already been branded as the Regent's woman.

In this huge city of Shengjing, almost no one dares to marry her.

If they really marry their daughter far away, the Second Lady will be reluctant to let her go. Now that the master has been promoted, it is impossible for them to leave the capital.

People are inherently contradictory, but they always do some subconscious actions.

Just like today she accepted the help of the Regent on behalf of her daughter and invited the Regent into the house to change clothes.

Maybe it was just a courtesy at the time, but she actually didn't have to keep the Regent.

When she heard that the Regent wanted to visit his daughter to reminisce about the past, she became conflicted again.

Just when the second wife was struggling, Chu Musheng looked at her with a smile, and his eyes seemed to be able to see through her thoughts.

The Second Madam gritted her teeth and finally said:

"It is convenient for Your Highness to be able to reminisce with Keke. However, Keke is a straightforward child with a weak mind. If I have offended you in any way, I hope Your Highness will forgive me."

Chu Musheng stood up and nodded slightly.

"Don't worry, Madam. I'm just going to see her."

After saying that, he walked along the corridor towards the backyard.

The Xu Mansion is not big. He had been here last time, so he could easily find the courtyard where Xu Keke lived without the help of a servant.

Aromatherapy parlor.

Xu Keke was lying on the soft couch in her room at this time.

She had already washed and dressed with the help of her maid and changed into a dry pink dress.

The material of the dress was soft and smooth, and it stuck to her body, making her figure even more graceful.

Her waterfall-like black hair was scattered casually on the couch, with a few strands of hair playfully sticking to her fair cheeks.

Her eyebrows and eyes are picturesque, and her long eyelashes are slightly curled up, like two small fans.

Her skin is as white as snow, and against the backdrop of the pink dress, it looks even whiter and more rosy, as if it were as delicate as a baby's.

Today's reunion with the Regent caused ripples in her peaceful life.

My heart started beating fast when I thought that the Regent was right in my front yard.

"Miss, it's bad! The Regent Dynasty is coming to our side."

Dingdang had not returned yet, and the second-class maid in the mansion came hurriedly to report.

The tone was like crying wolf.

Xu Keke was startled, stood up, looked around, but couldn't find a place to hide.

At this moment, Chu Musheng had already stepped into the wing room.

Xu Keke had no choice but to pretend to be calm and bow.

"My daughter greets His Majesty."

Chu Musheng waved his hand, asked the maid following him to step back, and then walked towards Xu Keke.

"It's been a while since we last met, and you seem to have become much more unfamiliar with me."

We weren't that familiar with each other, so Xu Keke turned her head away to avoid his burning gaze.

"Your Highness is a noble man, I dare not be presumptuous."

Chu Musheng lifted her chin and made her look directly at him.

"I hope you will be more unbridled."

Xu Keke's face turned red instantly and she broke free from his hand.

"Your Majesty, please respect yourself."

Chu Musheng didn't care and sat down in the house.

"I came here today just to ask you if you are comfortable living in the Xu family. This yard is really small."

Xu Keke also sat down on the embroidery stool not far away.

"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. I was born into a humble family, so I'm used to it."

Chu Musheng looked at her, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

"Have you ever thought about me, the king?"

Xu Keke thought about it and nodded.

"Have."

Chu Musheng didn't expect her to admit it so directly. He was stunned for a moment, and then he felt overjoyed.

Chu Musheng was originally a hunter, but was suddenly killed. However, he was very happy. After a pause, he said.

"This king wants to have a serious talk with you about our lifelong affairs."

"What?"

Xu Keke raised her head and looked at him angrily.

The crazy prince wants her to be his concubine again?

Scholars can bear it, what can't bear it.

What a lady!

Xu Keke threw whatever she could get her hands on at Chu Musheng.