The Reborn Princess Has Turned Evil

Consort Li was flattered and said, "In that case, I will trouble you, Princess. If there is anything I can do for you in the future, I will do my best."

Jing Anle smiled and nodded, then poured Consort Li another cup of tea.

In fact, Consort Li also had her own plans. Now that Consort Yu's status was higher than hers and she had a son to rely on, she naturally wanted to find a patron as well.

The next day.

Kou Shuran, accompanied by her maid Tingxiang, was hurrying towards the Jiying Hall.

She was wearing a pale yellow dress today, looking charming and cute, but she seemed preoccupied. She was thinking about Jing Rou's words the whole way and didn't even see the steps ahead. She only heard someone shout, "Watch out!"

Kou Shuran then came to her senses and withdrew the foot she had stepped out. The maidservant was so frightened that she quickly supported Kou Shuran and exclaimed, "Miss, are you alright?" Tingxiang had been distracted and hadn't paid attention to Kou Shuran. If something had really happened, Princess Jianing would not have let her off the hook.

Kou Shuran only then noticed the steps in front of her and felt a moment of fear. When she turned around, she saw that it was Luo Wei, the crown prince of Shu, and his entourage.

She had already seen the portrait of the person giving the lesson before entering the palace and recognized Luo Wei. Kou Shuran gave a slight curtsy and said, "Thank you for reminding me earlier, Crown Prince Luo." Her voice was soft and timid.

Lowe was still a little groggy from waking up early, but when he got here, he unexpectedly ran into Kou Shuran. His eyes lit up and he was about to go up and say hello when he saw Kou Shuran almost miss a step, so he quickly called out to stop her.

"It's good that Princess Kou is alright." Luo Wei was overjoyed to hear Kou Shuran thank him.

Seeing the two of them locked in a tense standoff, the maid Tingxiang quickly spoke up, "Miss, it's getting late." She was very perceptive; after all, a man and a woman alone together could easily be seen by someone with ulterior motives, and things could get complicated.

Kou Shuran nodded, gave Luo Wei a slight smile, and then turned and left. After all, it wouldn't be appropriate for them to go into the classroom together.

Luo Wei, who remained standing there, stared at Kou Shuran's retreating figure for a long time without coming back to his senses, until the attendant beside him reminded him, "Crown Prince, Crown Prince..." Luo Wei then came to his senses and walked towards the Jiying Hall.

Jiying Palace.

Jing Anle arrived first, followed by Kou Shuran. Kou Shuran's gaze towards her lacked the intimacy of yesterday; instead, she instinctively looked away, quickly gave a curtsy, and returned to her seat.

Jing Anle knew that Jing Rou was behind it, but she didn't care. As long as it didn't affect her plans, she had no interest in arguing with Kou Shuran.

Right now, she wants to figure out something else.

When Jing Rou arrived at the classroom, she was secretly pleased with the scene, unaware that Jing Anle didn't take it to heart at all.

After class, Kou Shuran also left in a hurry.

Upon seeing this, Jing Rou specifically asked Jing Anle, "Princess, what's wrong with Sister Shuran?"

Watching Kou Shuran's departing figure, Jing Anle sneered inwardly, then turned to Jing Rou and said, "Princess Rou, you really have plenty of free time! You're interested in everything!"

After saying that, she ignored Jing Rou's unpleasant expression and took A Fang out.

However, this time Jing Anle did not go directly back to Yongfu Palace, but went to Jing Fengyao's residence, Mingde Palace.

This was Jing Anle's first visit to Jing Fengyao's place since her rebirth. As soon as she entered, she was greeted by a rich and enchanting fragrance. This familiar scent was... orchids.

The palace servants of Mingde Palace quickly bowed when they saw Jing Anle enter, "Greetings, Princess!"

"When did you start growing orchids, Your Majesty?" Jing Anle asked.

Before the palace servant could answer, a familiar voice was heard, "When did you become interested in this?"

Jing Anle was delighted to hear the voice, a smile appearing on her lips. She turned around and said, "Can't I even ask?"

It was Jing Fengyao who returned. He had been delayed because the Master had kept him behind for questioning.

"Come inside, the sun is so strong!" Jing Fengyao said indulgently. He just couldn't do anything with his younger sister.

Jing Anle subconsciously grabbed Jing Fengyao's arm and said coquettishly, "Your Majesty still cares about me the most. I just really want the water chestnut cake from your palace."

Jing Fengyao tapped Jing Anle's nose with his index finger and said, "Little glutton."

The brother and sister's intimate behavior was seen by Xiao Heng, who was passing by the entrance of Mu'en Palace. He stopped in his tracks and looked at Jing Anle's playful appearance, which was as bright as the sun. He couldn't help but smile and thought: Does Princess Anle have this side to her?

However, the two were having a good time and didn't notice that someone was watching them from behind.

After entering the house.

Jing Anle ate water chestnut cake while staring at Jing Fengyao and smiling.

Jing Fengyao felt uncomfortable under her gaze, so he went over and gently patted Jing Anle's head, "What mischief are you up to now!"

Jing Anle feigned pain, clutching his head and acting like a rogue, "Ouch, my head hurts so much, Your Majesty!"

"Alright, stop pretending!" Jing Fengyao said, reaching out to pry Jing Anle's hand off.

The two of them started playing around again, while Afang and Jing Fengyao's attendant Jin Sui covered their mouths and chuckled.

"Alright, I'll tell you!" Jing Anle said, raising his hands in surrender.

“I was thinking that Cousin Zhihua’s hairpin is really pretty, but why is it the same as mine?” Jing Anle said, fiddling with the white jade hairpin in her hand, and blinking her innocent big eyes at Jing Fengyao, her tone ambiguous, whether feigning innocence or teasing.

Upon hearing this, Jing Fengyao's ears turned red instantly, and he reached for the hairpin in Jing Anle's hand, saying, "Well, you dare to tease your imperial brother."

Jing Anle reacted quickly, stood up, and hid behind Afang, occasionally teasing Jing Fengyao with a hairpin.

Seeing Jing Fengyao's expression as if his secret had been exposed, Jing Anle continued, "It seems I'll soon have a sister-in-law!"

"How can you, an unmarried young lady, talk about such things!" Jing Fengyao had no choice but to use this to shut her up, not wanting Jing Anle to continue.

Seeing his reaction, Jing Anle decided to stop teasing Jing Fengyao and said, "As long as you explain your relationship with Cousin Zhihua clearly, I won't say anything more!"

Jing Fengyao hesitated for a moment, but couldn't resist Jing Anle's continued coaxing, "Royal brother...Royal brother, just tell me!"

"I just can't do anything with you!" Jing Fengyao looked at Jing Anle with doting eyes, then sat down and began to talk about his relationship with Qin Zhihua.

"Last year, my uncle had just returned from the frontier. My father ordered me to personally deliver tonics to the general's mansion. However, the garden was quite large, and I got lost. It was April in spring, and someone was flying a kite in the sky. Coincidentally, the kite string was broken by the wind and landed right at my feet."

As Jing Fengyao spoke, recalling the story of that day, his face regained its former radiance.

Qin Zhihua and her maid followed Jing Fengyao from the lakeside to the garden where he was, and they were searching carefully.

"Miss, look over there!"

Both of them were so focused on finding the kite that they were about to pick it up when Jing Fengyao grabbed it first.