Ping Zhao Lu

After saying so much, Xu Zhouye gradually realized that he seemed to have forgotten Chu Yunxiao's identity and just chatted with him about family matters as if he were his closest person.

After realizing how rude his behavior was, Xu Zhouye felt extremely embarrassed.

He quickly fell silent and said no more.

Seeing this, Chu Yunxiao held his hand tightly and said in a soft and gentle voice: "It's okay, I like to hear it."

Hearing this, Xu Zhouye was stunned. "Your Majesty, do you really not think that I have violated the rules?"

Chu Yunxiao smiled slightly, his eyes full of doting, "In front of me, the Queen does not need to worry about those red tapes."

His voice was like a gentle spring breeze, gently blowing through Xu Zhouye's heart, calming his originally uneasy mood.

"Besides, I have seen what the queen looks like before."

Chu Yunxiao raised the corners of his lips slightly, his smile was intriguing.

Xu Zhouye's heart tightened. He knew exactly what Chu Yunxiao was referring to, but at this moment, he felt too guilty to look him in the eye. He could only stammer, "Your Majesty, please forget what happened back then."

However, Chu Yunxiao acted as if he hadn't heard anything. Not only did he not follow his meaning, but he shook his head and raised his eyebrows and said, "I have a good memory."

Xu Zhouye was suddenly speechless and didn't know how to respond for a moment.

Just as he was thinking hard, Chu Yunxiao suddenly loosened his grip on Xu Zhouye's hand without any warning.

He frowned slightly, pretending to be displeased, and slowly said, "I still remember the Queen once said..." At this point, he deliberately paused, then stared at Xu Zhouye in front of him with a meaningful look, and then continued word by word, "She said that I am the most ruthless."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Zhouye stood there frozen as if struck by lightning.

"What's wrong? Has the Queen... lost her memory again?" Chu Yunxiao asked jokingly.

Xu Zhouye forced a smile and said softly, "I think Your Majesty doesn't have a good memory, but rather is too vindictive."

As soon as he finished speaking, he didn't even look at the person behind him, and walked forward on his own.

He looked slightly dissatisfied, and then continued, "I haven't even mentioned that Your Majesty was secretly monitoring me, but I never thought Your Majesty would blame me first."

At this moment, all the palace servants standing under the eaves were shocked when they saw this scene.

He secretly thought that this empress was so ignorant of etiquette and rules that she actually walked past the emperor and said such outrageous words. Such behavior was simply a blatant offense and collision with the emperor's majesty, and it was indeed an unforgivable crime.

Chu Yunxiao's face was as cold as frost. He glanced at the palace servants with icy eyes and warned them in a cold voice, "Anyone who dares to say a word will no longer be required to serve here from now on."

As soon as these words were spoken, the palace servants were frightened and turned pale. They knelt down on the ground in panic and kowtowed repeatedly to apologize.

Chu Yunxiao ignored him and took big strides, quickly chasing after the person who was waiting for him at the end of the corridor.

When he finally reached Xu Zhouye's side, he took his hand without hesitation and said in a gentle and apologetic tone, "I have no intention of hiding anything, but for the Queen's safety, I will not withdraw the people."

Hearing this, Xu Zhouye raised the corner of his lips slightly, consciously skipping the topic. He looked up and down at Chu Yunxiao's dragon robe, and chuckled softly, "Your Majesty, it's best to change your clothes. Otherwise, if you leave this door, I'm afraid the whole street will not dare to act rashly."

As if he had hit the point, Chu Yunxiao was in a good mood. He leaned close to Xu Zhouye's ear and whispered in a gentle and persuasive voice, "Then the Queen will help me change, okay?"

"It's just a change of clothes, what's the difficulty?" Xu Zhouye agreed confidently.

However, as soon as he said this, he regretted it.

Changing clothes is not difficult.

What is difficult is the process of changing.

Chu Yunxiao would tease him into doing some unspeakable things from time to time, which wasted a lot of time.

After finally changing his clothes, Xu Zhouye's originally clear eyes were now covered with a layer of mist, and his hands were so sore and weak that they were shaking slightly.

On the other hand, Chu Yunxiao looked very satisfied.

*

Night falls quietly, and the prosperous Zhaojing is brightly lit.

It was a room on the top floor of the inn, with the door closed.

Inside the room, the candlelight flickered, and Chu Heyuan sat calmly on the couch.

Shi'an carefully checked the room inside and out.

His movements were agile and cautious, not missing any corner where danger might lie.

Finally, after making sure that there was nothing unusual around him, Shi'an breathed a sigh of relief, and his tense nerves relaxed.

Afterwards, Shi'an quickly walked up to Chu Heyuan, bowed respectfully, and said, "Your Highness, I have reported the news of your successful arrival in the capital to the palace. In my opinion, those with ill intentions will not dare to act rashly tonight. This is Zhaojing East Street, not far from the Imperial Palace. Your Highness, please rest here tonight. Tomorrow morning, officials from the Ministry of Rites will come to welcome Your Highness into the palace."

Chu Heyuan nodded, a well-behaved smile on his face, and replied softly: "Okay, thank you for your trouble."

As soon as he finished speaking, there was a sudden loud noise outside the house.

Shi'an went out to investigate vigilantly.

There were two young men in gorgeous clothes standing in the hall, followed by several servants, who were shouting angrily in front of the counter.

The young man in yellow who was leading the group was even more arrogant and domineering. He slammed the table with his right hand, making a dull thud that caused the neatly arranged items on the table to shake.

"The young master wants both of the upper rooms today. If you know what's good for you, you'd better vacate them for me immediately!" The young man in yellow looked at the shopkeeper with disdain, his tone revealing an unquestionable arrogance.

The shopkeeper looked embarrassed, but quickly smiled and said, "Sir, I'm so sorry. Everything is based on first come, first served. The only two rooms in our store are already full. Let alone two, we really can't make room for you in one. Please forgive me and don't make things difficult for me."

However, the young man in yellow didn't listen to the shopkeeper's explanation at all. He glared and shouted, "Don't you understand what I'm saying?" After that, he quickly drew his sword from his waist. With a flash of cold light, the tip of the sword pointed straight at the shopkeeper's throat.

The shopkeeper was so frightened by this sudden action that his face turned pale, his body trembled involuntarily, and he didn't even dare to breathe.

When the people around who were watching the fun saw this scene, they couldn't help but gasp and sigh.

"Hurry up and make room for me upstairs! Otherwise, don't blame me for being blind with my sword!" The young man in yellow threatened again, with a fierce light flashing in his eyes.

Chu Heyuan, who had been staying in the house, frowned slightly. The noise was too harsh, and it sounded like both sides were about to fight.

Shi'an, standing outside the door, looked down at the scene happening downstairs indifferently.

He turned around and went back to the room, bowing to Chu Heyuan.

"What exactly happened outside?" Chu Heyuan couldn't suppress his curiosity and asked.

Shi An replied respectfully, "Your Highness, some young man is causing trouble downstairs and insists on having two of the upper rooms in this inn."

Hearing this, Chu Heyuan stood up immediately.

His small body only reached Shi'an's waist, but he had an aura that should not be underestimated.

I saw him walking towards Shi'an step by step with his still slightly tender little feet.

When he reached Shi'an, he looked up, blinked his bright eyes, and said expectantly, "Can you take me there to have a look?"

Faced with Chu Heyuan's request, Shi'an couldn't help but look embarrassed and seemed a little hesitant.

Chu Heyuan keenly sensed Shi'an's concerns, and quickly assured him in his still childish voice, "Don't worry, I won't run around. If anything does happen, I will bear all the consequences alone!"

Despite this, Shi'an was still undecided and hesitant.

"Alas..." Chu Heyuan sighed softly upon seeing this, a hint of disappointment flashing across his face. He said slowly, "If that's the case, forget it. I won't watch it."

After saying this, he silently turned around and sat back in his seat, looking well-behaved and obedient.

Shi'an had a conflicted look on his face, his brows tightly furrowed, and he was going through a fierce struggle in his heart.

After all, it is normal for a child to have a strong curiosity.

But right now, safety is the most important thing.

Just as he was thinking, the noise outside the house became louder and louder, like a surging tide, hitting people's eardrums wave after wave.

There was also the sound of a group of people hurriedly walking, which came from far away and became clearer and clearer.

Shi'an couldn't help but feel a little uneasy.

He was just about to turn around to see what had happened, but he heard a loud "bang" and the door was kicked open!

Along with this sudden noise, a bold and arrogant voice reached everyone's ears: "Who dares to live here? If you know what's good for you, get out of my way! This upper room is what I want!"

Seeing this, Chu Heyuan looked curious, but stood beside Shi'an very obediently.

Shi'an subconsciously took a step forward and firmly protected Chu Heyuan behind him.

At the same time, his right hand quietly pressed on the unsheathed sword at his waist. His face was as cold as ice, and his eyes stared fiercely at those who had rashly intruded.