A red apricot is about to cheat on you

At this moment, the Prime Minister's Mansion

Chu Junye and Zhu Qingxue's elder brother Zhu Yunwei had already finished several games of chess. When they were playing this game.

Zhu Qingxue came to them lightly, carrying the snacks she had made herself. She was very gentle and virtuous, placed the snacks on the table, and said softly:

"Aye, big brother! You've been working all morning, you must be hungry. Here are some snacks I made myself. Try them first!"

Chu Junye looked at Zhu Qingxue with gentle eyes, and they smiled knowingly at each other. Then he picked up the lotus cake and put it in his mouth to taste it. He praised:

"Xue'er, your craftsmanship has improved again. You can just let the servants do these. Why bother doing it yourself? Thank you for your hard work."

Zhu Qingxue's delicate little face was filled with joy, and she also said that it was not hard at all. Zhu Yunwei, who was standing by, looked at the affectionate couple and covered his mouth with his hands, laughing secretly. This laugh interrupted the tenderness and sweetness of the two!

"Your Majesty, you are going to lose this move!"

At this moment, Chu Junye turned back to the chessboard, thought for a few seconds, and then resolved the dilemma. The two of them were on the chessboard again, going back and forth.

After a while, Zhu Yunwei finally won a narrow victory. Chu Junye said with a smile, "Brother Yunwei's chess skills are superb. I am impressed!"

Zhu Qingxue gave her elder brother a look, blaming him for not losing to Chu Junye, but Zhu Yunwei ignored her look.

When playing chess with him, you can't always lose. Chu Junye doesn't like people who are too stupid. If he becomes the emperor in the future, if he wants to be valued, he can't just cater to the other party, but let the other party slowly discover his abilities.

Zhu Qingxue said:

"Big brother was just lucky! He won by chance!"

Zhu Yunwei wasn't annoyed by her words. Instead, he jokingly said, "Hey, little sister, you haven't even married the prince yet! What? Are you already turning your elbows outward?"

Zhu Qingxue felt a little shy after hearing what he said, and retorted: "Brother! If you are talking nonsense, I will ignore you."

Chu Junye understood the meaning of his words. Seeing that he had finished his inspection, Zhu Yunwei found an excuse and left. Now it was up to my little sister to tie his heart.

At this moment, there were only two people left by the lake. Chu Junye looked at the woman in front of him, who had a gentle and virtuous temperament. He felt very relieved!

This is the princess he had envisioned in his mind, and she would also be the queen who would command his harem in the future.

At this moment, Yi Duo'er's face involuntarily appeared in Chu Junye's mind, and he thought of her arrogant and unruly Yi Duo'er! She was really not worthy of being his queen.

From now on, as long as she behaves herself, she will be given the title of concubine. If she is more obedient and gives birth to a son or daughter for him, she can also be given the title of consort!

Seeing that he was distracted, Zhu Qingxue quickly said in a gentle voice, "Aye, Aye, what's wrong with you?"

Chu Junye finally came back from his thoughts and looked at Zhu Qingxue with deep affection. He said softly, "If Duo'er was as sensible as you, I would have fewer worries."

When he mentioned Yi Duoer at this time, Zhu Qingxue's heart skipped a beat, as if facing a great enemy, and an imperceptible hatred flashed in his eyes.

But her face was still well-behaved and sensible, and she pretended to be surprised and said:

"Aye, today seems to be the fifteenth day of the twelfth lunar month, the day my sister returns to the Yi Mansion. If my sister knew you were here, she would be very sad."

After hearing her words, Chu Junye felt a little guilty towards her. She was still so considerate and caring for others. Zhu Qingxue continued to add:

"Aye, don't blame me. I must be resentful. It's all my fault. I shouldn't have pestered you after you got married! Your Highness, please don't come to the Prime Minister's Mansion anymore! Xue'er and you are not destined to be together, and Xue'er is unlucky! I can't be your wife in this life."

Zhu Qingxue's expression was tender and gentle as she spoke, her voice tinged with tears and sobs. Chu Junye saw her pity and felt even more distressed by her words. His heart melted.

He held her in his arms, his eyes filled with heartache. He comforted her softly:

"Xue'er, don't you think these words are hurting me? No one else is qualified to be my princess except you! Yi Duo'er has also agreed that after New Year's Eve, she will give up her position as princess! I will give her a banknote as compensation!"

"Then I can legitimately marry you and make you my princess consort. In the future, you will become the queen and manage my harem!"

Zhu Qingxue was in his arms. She looked up at him with a puzzled look and asked, "Did my sister really say that?"

Chu Junye said it was true and he would not lie to her just to coax her. Now Zhu Qingxue was half-believing and half-doubting, thinking, how could Yi Duoer give up the position of princess so easily?

What he was worried about was that Yi Duoer was just playing hard to get with Chu Junye, using the tactics of wanting to refuse but also to accept, so that Chu Junye would gradually pay attention to her.

Thus, she downplayed her previous actions. When she was with her before, he never took the initiative to talk about Yi Duoer. Now she could feel that Chu Junye's attitude towards Yi Duoer was changing.

She had tried to find someone to rape Yi Duoer but failed. Thinking of this, Zhu Qingxue's eyes became alert. She couldn't let anyone take her man away!

Zhu Qingxue gently pushed him away and said worriedly, "Aye, I believe you. I will always wait for you. But do you want to go to Yi Mansion now? After all, your sister is still waiting for you!"

Chu Junye placed his hand gently on her cheek, and said in a doting tone: "Silly girl, you are always so considerate of others. Don't worry about her. Today is a rare day off. I will accompany you to the market this afternoon!"

Seeing his attitude, Zhu Qingxue sneered in her heart. It seemed that Chu Junye still cared about her. Even if Yi Duoer used all her tricks, it would be useless.

At Prince Chen's Mansion, Yi Duo'er's injuries had been almost healed. She could walk around, and Yu Shu accompanied her to the garden pond of the mansion.

Now is the season when plum blossoms bloom. When a cold wind blows, the plum blossoms fall down one after another, like butterflies dancing in the air.

"Miss, this place is so beautiful! Look, there are koi fish in the water. So pretty!"

Yi Duoer also looked up, a happy smile on her face, and she found some fish food to feed the fish.

A smartly dressed woman came over, followed by two maids. She said coldly:

"Greetings, Princess Ye. My master has sent this servant to protect you. My name is Qiu Chan!"

Yi Duoer looked hesitant, looking at her with a cold face and speaking without any emotion. Qiu Chan continued:

"Princess Ye, you should go back to your room and recuperate. The maidservant beside you is so ignorant. Her master is injured, but instead of trying to help her, she joins her in making trouble!"

Yu Shu was very angry when she scolded him like this, but Qiu Chan exuded ferocity and she did not dare to refute him. However, Yi Duoer did not tolerate her.

"You are my man, so it's not your turn to say anything. I don't need your care! Go back to the Night Palace on your own. Go back and report to your master."