The weak prince's queen

Chu Xiyue and Xiao Yichen had painstakingly disguised themselves as ordinary maids. They wore simple, elegant dresses. The fabric, though unadorned, was clean and neat. Their hair was styled in simple buns, adorned only with a few plain hairpins. They looked unremarkable.

The two kept their heads down, as if afraid of meeting other people's gazes, and every move they made was extremely cautious. They cleverly avoided the crowds of people coming and going in the mansion, and like two nimble kittens, they quietly slipped out the back door.

Chu Xiyue's grip on Xiao Yichen's wrist was like a clamp, as if she feared he would vanish if she let go. Her footsteps were as light as feathers, yet as swift as lightning. Each step was almost inaudible, only the slight sway of her skirt betraying their rapid progress.

When they successfully escaped the palace without anyone noticing, Chu Xiyue's heart finally settled down a bit. However, she still didn't dare slack off, as the slightest mistake would ruin all her efforts. So, as soon as they stepped out of the palace gate, she quickly quickened her pace, pulling Xiao Yichen along as they hurried away.

After walking non-stop for a long time, Chu Xiyue felt a little exhausted and slowed down her pace. However, she did not completely let down her guard. Instead, she stopped and turned around to look around cautiously. Her beautiful eyes were as sharp as a hawk, carefully scanning everything around her, not missing even the slightest sign of suspicion.

After careful observation and confirmation, Chu Xiyue finally let out a long breath, her tense nerves relaxing slightly. Her face, slightly pale from nervousness, gradually regained its color, and the fine beads of sweat on her forehead sparkled in the sunlight.

Chu Xiyue turned to Xiao Yichen beside her and whispered, "It looks like we're safe for now. No one should be following us. But we can't be careless yet. Let's go a little further and find a suitable place to hire a carriage. This way we can reach our destination faster and be less likely to be discovered."

Xiao Yichen nodded and agreed, "Okay, everything is up to you."

At this moment, Chu Xiyue couldn't help but glance at Xiao Yichen, who was pretending to be a maid, and couldn't help but laugh out loud. Xiao Yichen's handsome face, paired with the women's clothing, looked delicate and lovely, not much different from a real woman. However, his movements were obviously a bit rough, completely lacking the gentle demeanor that a woman should have.

Chu Xiyue quickly reminded him, "Oh, Your Highness, you have to act like a lady! Remember to act more ladylike, and change your tone when you speak. After all, we know nothing about the situation at Putuo Temple, so we can only improvise and act according to circumstances."

Xiao Yichen took a deep breath, quickly calming his chaotic mind and beginning to adjust his composure. He narrowed his eyes slightly, carefully observing the graceful, light-footed woman not far ahead. She slowly swayed her slender waist, moving forward with the grace of a willow swaying in the wind. Xiao Yichen followed suit, diligently mimicking the woman's movements and posture, slowly moving forward with each swaying step.

Seeing Xiao Yichen's funny look, Chu Xiyue couldn't help but chuckle. Her clear and sweet laughter, like a silver bell, instantly broke the silence around them. She said coquettishly, "Haha... Sister, please walk slower. Wait for me, your sister!" After saying that, she quickened her pace to catch up.

Before long, the two arrived at a bustling carriage shop. After some bargaining, they successfully rented a carriage and set off together on their journey to Putuo Temple.

Chu Xiyue and Xiao Yichen sat side by side in the carriage, but they spoke little. At that moment, their hearts were filled with a complex mix of emotions—a mixture of nervous anticipation for the truth to be revealed, and uneasiness about the unknown road ahead. Yet, even though neither spoke, an unspoken atmosphere of understanding lingered in the carriage.

In this quiet silence, the carriage sped along the winding road. After an unknown amount of time, the carriage, which had been moving smoothly, suddenly stopped without warning. Then, the driver's deep, rich voice rang out from outside: "Ladies, we have arrived at Putuo Temple. Please alight."

Hearing this, Chu Xiyue was the first to come back to her senses. She responded softly, "Thank you, master. This is your round-trip reward. Please wait here for a moment and send us back after we come out of the temple." As she said that, she handed the change that had been prepared long ago to the driver.

The driver took the silver and said with a smile, "Okay, young lady, go ahead and rest assured. I will be here waiting for you two to return."