The weak prince's queen

Xiao Yichen had just walked to a spot not far from Chu Xiyue's room when he faintly heard bursts of laughter coming from inside. He couldn't help but feel a little puzzled and quickened his pace to walk over.

The other servants saw Xiao Yichen and were about to bow, but he waved his hand to signal them to be quiet. Xiao Yichen walked silently to the door and peeked inside through the crack, wanting to see what they were doing.

However, the next scene left him dumbfounded—he saw three people sitting around a table, engrossed in playing cards. Even more surprising was that Chu Xiyue was standing on a stool, excitedly waving the cards in her hand and shouting, "Hurry up, play the cards!"

Xiao Yichen instantly became furious, strode into the house, and shouted loudly: "What are you doing?"

This sudden and loud roar was like a thunderclap, startling the three people who were originally immersed in the game. Chu Xiyue, who was standing on the stool, was especially panicked. She swayed and almost fell off the stool.

Xiao Yichen was quick-witted and rushed forward to support Chu Xiyue. However, Chu Xiyue did not feel at ease because of Xiao Yichen's appearance. Instead, she became more nervous and embarrassed.

"Ah? Prince...you..." Chu Xiyue spoke incoherently, her eyes filled with astonishment and bewilderment. Especially when she saw Xiao Yichen standing up, she was so shocked that she couldn't close her mouth.

Xiao Yichen glared at Chu Xiyue with an angry face and scolded: "What are you talking about! Look at how you look now, how disgraceful! A princess should act like a princess!" After that, he let Chu Xiyue go.

"Your Highness, you...you stood up?" Chu Xiyue asked in surprise.

"You are talking nonsense. From today on, the princess will reflect on her mistakes in seclusion, and you two will be fined three months' salary." Xiao Yichen said sternly with a gloomy face. Then he flicked his sleeves and left, as if he didn't want to look at Chu Xiyue again.

"No, we didn't do anything, we were just playing games!" Chu Xiyue pouted and muttered, her heart full of grievance and unwillingness. She felt that she had done nothing wrong.

"Your Highness, wait for me." Mo Feng hurried forward to explain the situation. However, Xiao Yichen did not stop and continued to walk forward without looking back.

"Ice face, you're making me so angry." Chu Xiyue couldn't help but complain in a low voice, her heart full of dissatisfaction and anger towards Xiao Yichen.

"Princess..." Dong'er looked at Chu Xiyue's angry face and wanted to comfort her but didn't know where to start.

"Your Highness, please listen to my explanation. We were really just playing a game called 'Fight the Landlords.' Maybe we were too excited and forgot our image, but this game is really fun." Mo Feng followed closely behind Xiao Yichen, trying to explain. He hoped to make the prince understand that they didn't do it on purpose, but were just too engrossed in the game and ignored etiquette.

"By the way, go check if this Lin Ruoxue is an imposter. Why doesn't she look like a lady from a wealthy family? We'll talk about your matter later." Xiao Yichen suddenly stopped and turned to look at Mo Feng with a cold gaze. He felt that Chu Xiyue's behavior was completely unbecoming of a lady, and he doubted whether she was the real Lin Ruoxue.

Hearing this, Mo Feng was stunned for a moment, his heart filled with confusion and surprise. But he still nodded respectfully to the prince. He knew the seriousness of the matter. If the princess was indeed an imposter, the consequences would be disastrous. Not only would it bring great shame to the palace, but it would also be a deep hurt for the prince.

At the same time, although Chu Xiyue was still a little angry, she was more focused on the fact that Xiao Yichen was able to stand up. She couldn't help but ask Dong'er curiously: "Dong'er, how did that ice-faced guy suddenly stand up? Isn't he a cripple at all?"

Dong'er hesitated for a moment and replied, "Uh... maybe we all misunderstood at that time. The prince could have stood up anyway."

"Perhaps. It seems I don't know that Ice Face well enough! I'll need to spend more time studying him. As the saying goes, knowing yourself and your enemy ensures victory in a hundred battles." Chu Xiyue muttered to herself. She was determined to get to know Xiao Yichen better, to uncover his true thoughts and motives. Only then would she be better prepared for the challenges that might arise in the future.

Thinking of this, Chu Xiyue turned to Dong'er and said, "By the way, Dong'er, go call Aunt Liu over. I have something to say to her."

Dong'er nodded obediently, then quickly left the room to find Madam Liu. Chu Xiyue sat on the bed, pondering her next move. She knew that if she wanted to fully understand Xiao Yichen's situation, Madam Liu, as an elder in the mansion, would undoubtedly be one of the most suitable candidates.