Daily life in the academy

This time it was euphemistically called a garden party, and there were indeed many exotic flowers and plants in the villa.

Many young ladies and gentlemen from aristocratic families have already come to the villa. They are still in the trial stage. Most of them, like Chu Youyou, are looking for people they are familiar with. Those who are not familiar with each other but know each other's identities will just nod when they meet.

Chu Youyou asked Bai Zhi to accompany her for a walk, so Bai Zhi really played the role of a tour guide, taking her around the garden very competently, and explaining the origin of this summer resort.

Chu Youyou couldn't help but feel curious: "Why are you so familiar with this place?"

Bai Zhi shrugged and said helplessly: "This place belongs to Brother Yan. Just two days before the garden party, we stayed here to escape the summer heat."

"I forgot about that." Passing by a pavilion, Chu Youyou pulled Bai Zhi over and sat down: "We're tired from walking around, let's take a break."

As soon as I sat down, I heard a noise not far away.

"Greetings, His Royal Highness the Prince of Qi."

After hearing the sound, Chu Youyou immediately stood up and pulled Bai Zhi towards the path.

"Go now. Don't ask why. Just go ahead and I'll tell you later."

Bai Zhi was pulled away unexpectedly, and she managed to steady herself with great difficulty. When she left the pavilion, she couldn't help but look back at the source of the sound. The man surrounded by the crowd should be the so-called "King of Qi", who had an outstanding temperament, exuded nobility, and had a superior appearance.

However...Bai Zhi personally thinks that Yan Qingchen is the most outstanding-looking person she has ever seen.

After being far away from the noticeable area, Chu Youyou exhaled heavily and slowed down his pace: "Fortunately, I walked fast and was not discovered."

Bai Zhi was puzzled: "Is the King of Qi really that scary? I just saw that he had a very warm smile."

"The royal family is not simple. Don't be fooled by his gentle smile. He may have already weighed the weight of each person in his mind before deciding whether to make close friends."

Chu Youyou looked at it with disdain. She saw a secluded pavilion with few people around, so she pulled Baizhi over to sit down. Baizhi looked around and made a rough identification. This seemed to be the Ju Garden, a courtyard on the westernmost side.

"You've thought it through very thoroughly, but the main purpose of this garden party is to find a prince's mansion and a princess for the prince and the King of Qi. It's not good for you to hide so far away, right?" Bai Zhi deliberately teased.

"Talking about this makes me feel annoyed. For the past two months, my father has forced me to return to the clan. The respected nanny in the clan has taught me palace etiquette, hoping that I can win the favor of the King of Qi. Even if not the main wife, then a concubine will do. Don't think I don't know about the rumors about the King of Qi's earlier romantic affairs. I don't want to marry the King of Qi."

Bai Zhi exclaimed, "So you were sent to study for the past two months. I thought..."

"You don't think I've forgotten you, do you?" Chu Youyou glanced at him.

"Hahaha." Bai Zhi laughed awkwardly, rubbing the back of her head, and tried to explain: "...After all, it would be against etiquette for me to rashly go to you in my current position."

Chu Youyou waved her hand: "Forget it, it's not a big deal. Fortunately, I was finally released. I will pray that the King of Qi will take a fancy to other noble ladies. I will return home safely in five days."

Bai Zhi: "But... I seem to have heard that this garden party was only recently scheduled, and you were sent to learn etiquette two months ago. Doesn't the timing match?"

"I don't know either. Two months ago, not long after I had a long conversation with you, my father sent me back to my clan. Every day has been miserable. I thought the etiquette for a noble lady was complicated enough, but I never imagined the palace was even stricter..."

Chu Youyou seemed to have opened a water valve and listed the unfair treatments she had suffered in the past two months one by one. Bai Zhi was shocked and couldn't help but sigh that although she could enjoy wealth and glory in the palace, life was really tiring.

"Miss Chu, so you are here. I have been looking for you for a long time." A female voice interrupted Chu Youyou's confession. It was a palace maid sent from the palace.

Chu Youyou sat up straight in an instant, her expression cold: "Well, what do you want from me?"

The maid bowed and said, "All the noble ladies have arrived. Madam Cui has prepared refreshments in the main courtyard. Please do me the honor of coming and enjoying them."

"Madame Cui actually came in person, so I must go over." Chu Youyou stood up and said, "Wait a moment, I want to talk to a friend."

"Yes, Miss Chu."

After the maid walked away, Miss Chu's face suddenly turned ugly. "Even Aunt Cui from the Queen's side is here. It's definitely not as simple as just having tea. She must be here to teach us a lesson."

She sighed, patted Bai Zhi's shoulder resignedly and said, "I'm leaving now. Let's talk later."

"Well, go ahead. Be careful not to get scolded." Bai Zhi comforted him out of humanitarianism. Chu Youyou curled her lips and made an expression as if she was about to cry, but after turning around, she immediately regained her composure.

Watching Chu Youyou and the palace maid leave, Bai Zhi couldn't help but shake her head and sighed: "Life is not easy..."

"This prince thinks you have an easy life, with beautiful women always inviting you." Yan Qingchen appeared behind Bai Zhi at some point, and his sudden voice scared Bai Zhi.

"Brother Yan, why are you here? When did you come?" Bai Zhi hurriedly patted her chest, and when she met his scrutinizing eyes, she felt a little uneasy in her heart for some reason.

Yan Qingchen sat down beside her and waved to the servant following behind him. He looked familiar and should be the former servant of the villa.

"Go get some tea and cakes."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Yan Qingchen pointed to the table beside him and motioned Bai Zhi to sit down.

"It came just when you were gently patting Miss Chu's shoulder to comfort her."

Bai Zhi breathed a sigh of relief, and then asked with a touch of emotion, "Brother Yan, if you want to tell me where you live, just send your servant to tell me. You don't have to make a special trip."

Yan Qingchen chuckled: "You are so shameless."

"Isn't it?"

Coincidentally, a servant came over with tea and snacks, followed by Mu Bailian and Wenzhe.

Mu Bailian sat down carelessly and asked, "No what?"

Wenzhe sighed, "This chrysanthemum garden is no longer what it used to be. Qingchen, the palace is really generous."

Mu Bailian agreed, "That's right. We won the bamboo courtyard next door. It's completely renovated. I can't believe they could achieve such a level of perfection in just two days."

At this point, Bai Zhi finally understood that Yan Qingchen did not come to see her specifically, but had won the Juyuan lottery.

It was such a joke, she had such a big face.

Yan Qingchen: "After all, this is a garden party specially held for the Crown Prince and the King of Qi. We are just the supporting cast. Since this concerns the reputation of the royal family, the expenses of all parties must not be sparse."