A red apricot is about to cheat on you

The first time I saw you, I liked you very much and felt that we were destined to be together. My Kunning Palace is usually very quiet, but if you like, you can come here often and sit and talk with me.

Yi Duoer was very clear about the meaning of the Queen's words. She and Concubine Ye were incompatible, and their sons were also vying for the throne! Wasn't this a hint for her to take sides?

She was just a wandering soul who only wanted to take the money and run away. Why did everyone bother her? If she had contact with the Queen, it would be strange if Chu Junye didn't strip her alive when she returned! Yi Duoer secretly despised her in her heart.

He said tactfully without offending anyone.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. I liked you the first time I saw you. Of course I would like to come to the palace often to talk with you!"

As Yi Duoer spoke, she also put all the jewelry into her small bag. Her movements were very crude and quick, completely different from her well-behaved appearance just now.

Since the money was delivered to her door, there was no reason not to accept it. She didn't care. The other palace maids looked at her with contempt.

Seeing that she had accepted the gift, the Queen went straight to the point and said:

"Is everything okay in the mansion? This palace knows that Jun Ye has a sweetheart. From your wedding night till now, you haven't... The Queen paused when she said this.

Jun Ye is also very confused. He doesn't cherish such a beautiful and intelligent princess, but always thinks about Zhu Qingxue! I'm sorry for making you suffer."

Yi Duoer's face showed a hurt and sad expression, but in her heart she was thinking, how did she know that Chu Junye hadn't touched her? Could there be spies in the palace who were connected to the Queen? In that case, did she need to tell Chu Junye about this?

Just as Yi Duo'er was thinking of a response, a voice rang out from outside the house, "The Regent has arrived!"

This directly interrupted the situation in the room. The queen was very confused. The regent had never set foot in her Kunning Palace. At this time, Chu Jingchen had already walked into the palace.

He cupped his fists and called out to the Queen, "Sister-in-law!"

The queen's doubtful expression faded, and she smiled amiably and asked:

"Oh~ What's the wind that blew Seventeenth Brother here today? Seventeenth Brother, please sit down! Lamei, please... prepare the tea!"

The maid replied, “Yes!”

After a while, some delicious cakes and tea were placed on the table!

This made Yi Duo'er's eyes light up. Although life in Lengyuan had improved a lot since she and Chu Junye had reached an agreement on cooperation in the Ye Palace, the people in the kitchen were still looking down on her and had never given her cakes or snacks.

Yi Duoer saluted Chu Jingchen pretentiously and said:

"Greetings, King Chen!"

When Chu Jingchen saw Yi Duoer being so well-behaved, he was not used to it at first. She was completely different from the fearless person she was that day in Tingxianglou.

After Yi Duoer finished her greetings, she also sat on the stool next to Chu Jingchen, her eyes fixed on the delicious food on the table, completely ignoring that Chu Jingchen was paying attention to her.

Chu Jingchen was amazed when he saw this woman again. Last time at Tingxianglou, she was dressed as a man and made a mess of herself. Although she was dressed as a man, it was not difficult to tell that she was a good-looking woman.

I saw her again today, dressed as a woman again.

She wore a pale pink dress, with only a delicate hairpin pinned to her head. Her long black hair was tied at the waist, slimming and tightening the waist, highlighting her slender and fragile figure. Her face was only lightly made up. Her face was naturally charming and beautiful, and the light makeup complemented her natural beauty.

It gives people a feeling of pity, and I want to hold her in my arms and protect her.

Yi Duoer, however, did not feel that Chu Jingchen was paying attention to her, but said to the Queen: "Your Majesty, I will not be polite."

The queen replied, "Eat, Princess Ye. There's no need to be so reserved here in my palace!" Her tone was very kind!

After thanking her, Yi Duoer picked up a delicate pastry and put it into her mouth.

The Queen looked at Chu Jingchen. She had a guess that he might have come to Kunning Palace for Princess Ye. Regardless of whether this guess was right or wrong, she had to verify it. So she opened the topic and said:

"Seventeenth Brother, I haven't seen you in many years. The last time I saw you was five years ago, when you were about to go to war. You were only 19 years old then. Now, time has flown by like a white horse, it really is fleeting."

"When you're out fighting, take care of yourself! Be careful!"

Chu Jingchen saw Yi Duoer was in a very good mood eating cakes and drinking tea, and she didn't look like she was being bullied at all. He let down his guard and started talking to the queen.

"I'm sorry to have worried my sister-in-law. I will keep it in mind!"

The Queen's words made Yi Duoer notice Chu Jingchen. Five years ago, he was only 19, so he was only 24 now, and he was already so amazing. It reminded her of the young general in history who conquered the Wolf's Lair!

I have great respect and admiration in my heart!

The Queen continued, "Seventeenth Brother, you're already grown up now that you've returned to the capital. It's time for you to marry a princess to help you manage your harem. Are there any noble ladies in the capital that you're interested in?"

After saying this, wanting to see their reactions, Yi Duo'er sipped her tea by herself, while Chu Jingchen's expression remained indifferent, without a single change. The Queen couldn't tell their relationship either.

Chu Jingchen replied calmly, "Thank you, sister-in-law. I don't want to get married for the time being. Sister-in-law, please pay more attention to Chu Junhuai. I have something else to do, so I'll leave first."

After saying that, he stood up and prepared to leave, then looked at Yi Duoer and said:

"Princess Ye, won't you come with me? Will you continue to disturb my rest?"

Yi Duoer received his signal and realized that Chu Jingchen was here to help her escape. So, she quickly stood up and said to the Queen, "Then I won't bother you, Your Majesty. I'll leave first!"

Although the queen was unhappy, she did not show it and still maintained superficial harmony, allowing them to leave Kunning Palace!

After they left, Yu Min approached the Queen and asked doubtfully, "Your Majesty, what is Princess Ye's attitude? Also, why did Prince Chen come to Kunning Palace today?"

The queen had already put away her previous disguise on her face, sneered, and said:

"This Yi Duo'er, on the surface, seems timid and easy to control! She's mostly just putting on an act for us. She can't be used by us. Chu Jingchen and Yi Duo'er! I'm still unsure!"

After a while, news came that Chu Junhuai was imprisoned. The queen was completely panicked and could no longer sit still!

At this time, Chu Jingchen and Yi Duoer walked out of the palace. There was no carriage, so the two walked side by side on the street.

After Yi Duoer came out of the palace, she stopped and looked at him hesitantly. Seeing that she didn't move, Chu Jingchen also stopped.

"Why are you helping me? What's your purpose? What do you want to do?"

Chu Jingchen originally thought that this woman had gone to Kunning Palace personally to rescue her and then sent her back home. If it were another woman, she would have been extremely excited. Why was her reaction different from what he expected?

Chu Jingchen's face was filled with helplessness. Wasn't this woman so infatuated with him at first? Why did she completely change her attitude today? And she was even staring at him with a wary look on her face!

"Okay, forget it! Don't worry, I have absolutely no ulterior motives towards you. Besides, given your current situation, what could I possibly want from you?"

Yi Duoer thought about it carefully and felt that what he said made sense. There was really nothing about me that was worth his attention, and it was unlikely that he would like me. With his status, he had all kinds of beauties in his life.