The weak prince's queen

Mo Feng gazed from afar, his eyes fixed on the carriage slowly approaching the palace. With a burst of joy, he quickly turned and trotted towards Xiao Yichen, respectfully reporting, "Your Majesty, the princess's carriage is almost at the palace gate!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yichen's face flashed with surprise, and he subconsciously stood up. However, after a moment, he seemed to hesitate again. After a brief pause, he said, "Well... how about this? Go and tell the princess to come to my room later."

Mo Feng bowed slightly and responded respectfully, "As you command, Your Majesty."

After a while, the carriage finally came to a steady stop. The curtain was gently lifted, and Chu Xiyue gracefully stepped out.

Mo Feng, who had been waiting here for a long time, saw this and hurried forward, smiling and saying, "Princess, the prince is waiting for you in the room. Please follow me."

Chu Xiyue nodded slightly and replied softly, "Okay, I understand." After that, she took light and slow steps and followed Mo Feng to Xiao Yichen's room.

After entering the house, before Chu Xiyue could even find her feet, she heard Xiao Yichen calling out excitedly, "Xiyue..."

Upon hearing the voice, Chu Xiyue hurriedly quickened her pace and walked in front of Xiao Yichen.

Without saying a word, Xiao Yichen opened his arms and hugged Chu Xiyue tightly.

Chu Xiyue snuggled in Xiao Yichen's arms like a well-behaved kitten, and said coquettishly, "You really made me nervous just now, wuwuwu..."

Xiao Yichen comforted her softly with a look of pity: "Thank you for your hard work..."

Just as the two were enjoying each other's affection, Xiao Yichen's expression suddenly changed. He put a finger to his lips, silencing them. Then, with a sharp look in his eyes, he turned his head to look towards the window, where a mysterious figure had suddenly appeared.

Xiao Yichen's originally calm face was instantly covered with a layer of frost. He stared at the person in front of him with wide eyes, his gaze like a torch. Anger made his voice unconsciously rise an octave, and he roared: "You shameless thing, you actually have the guts to ask for a reward from the Queen! Don't you know your own weight?"

Before he finished speaking, a crisp sound was heard - "Pa..." Xiao Yichen actually raised his palm and slapped the other hand hard.

When Chu Xiyue saw this scene, she let out a shrill wail: "Ah? Why are you hitting people, Your Majesty? What did I do wrong? Wuuuu..." Her beautiful eyes were quickly covered with a layer of mist, and tears rolled down her cheeks like a flood.

However, Xiao Yichen was not softened by her crying. Instead, he shouted even more arrogantly, "You still refuse to admit your mistake? You are simply stubborn and unrepentant! Get out of here right now! Don't embarrass yourself here!"

Chu Xiyue's heart ached upon hearing this. She covered her face with one hand and stumbled out of the room. Just then, a maid was standing at the door with a tea tray. Seeing Chu Xiyue rushing out in such a panic, she quickly put down her things, knelt down and saluted, saying, "Princess..."

Chu Xiyue glanced at the maid's appearance, then continued to run towards her room with her face covered without looking back.

Dong'er, who was guarding the room, heard the noise outside and rushed over. When she saw Chu Xiyue's tear-stained face, she was shocked and asked anxiously, "Princess, are you okay? Did the prince use force against you again? How could he be so cruel!" As she spoke, Dong'er's eyes began to redden, tears welled up in them, and she looked distressed.

But Chu Xiyue seemed to have suddenly changed into a different person. The pain on her face was gone, replaced by a faint smile. She patted Dong'er's shoulder gently and said comfortingly, "Okay, Dong'er, don't worry, I'm fine."

Dong'er was still filled with worry when she saw how much Chu Xiyue had changed. She couldn't help but ask again, "Princess, are you sure you're okay? I'm really worried about you now."

Chu Xiyue's face blossomed with a smile as bright as a spring flower. She shook her head gently and said softly, "Good Dong'er, don't worry anymore! Look, I'm safe and sound, just relax. Oh, by the way, how about we go for a walk around the mansion together?"

After hearing this, Dong'er nodded quickly and said, "That's great. Princess, it would be good for you to go out for a walk and relax." After that, Chu Xiyue took Dong'er's hand, and the two of them strolled around the mansion, talking and laughing.

Along the way, Chu Xiyue seemed to be strolling casually, but her eyes would fall on the maids passing by from time to time, and she observed the appearance and expression of each of them in great detail.

Dong'er, who was following beside her, couldn't help but feel a little strange. Finally, she couldn't suppress her curiosity and asked, "Princess, are you looking for someone? Or are you looking for something special?"

Chu Xiyue was stunned for a moment by Dong'er's question, but she quickly recovered and said perfunctorily with a somewhat flustered look, "No...no..."

At this moment, a face that couldn't be more familiar suddenly caught Chu Xiyue's eye. At the same time, Aunt Liu also happened to walk over from a distance.

"Mammy..." Chu Xiyue subconsciously called out to her.

Hearing the call, Aunt Liu hurriedly stopped, smiling broadly, and responded respectfully, "Princess, I wonder why you call me, this old servant?"

Chu Xiyue smiled and waved gently, her movements graceful and natural, like a blooming flower swaying gently in the breeze. She used her eyes to signal Aunt Liu, who was standing not far away, to come forward.

Seeing this, Madam Liu did not dare to be negligent at all. She quickly walked to Chu Xiyue in small steps, bowed slightly, and waited quietly for her master's instructions.

Chu Xiyue leaned forward slightly, moved closer to Madam Liu's ear, lowered her voice and asked cautiously, "Madam, I want to ask you something. Who is that maid? The one who is sweeping the courtyard with a broom over there." As she spoke, she pointed to a busy figure not far away.

Nanny Liu looked in the direction Chu Xiyue pointed and quickly understood who she was talking about. She also lowered her voice and replied, "Princess, that girl is our housekeeping maid, her name is Qiu Ling. She's quite hardworking."

After hearing this, Chu Xiyue's eyes flashed with a barely perceptible light. She nodded with satisfaction and replied softly, "Oh... so that's how it is. It's her. Thank you, Ma'am, for telling me."

Aunt Liu quickly responded, "It is my honor to be able to help the princess. I wonder if the princess needs me to call her over now?"

However, Chu Xiyue raised the corner of her mouth slightly, revealing a slightly playful smile. She slowly shook her head and said, "No need. I was just asking casually. It's nothing important. Madam, you should go and do something else first."

Nanny Liu bowed respectfully again and replied, "Yes, Princess. If you have any other needs, please feel free to send this old servant." After that, she turned around and left, continuing to do the work at hand.