C15

Chapter 15 - Playing dumb

At the same time, she knew that it was time for her to free herself. Under such high pressure, she did not want to stay here for even a second longer.

She shifted her steps and hid behind Chu Yi Chen. She gave him a light tug and whispered, "My prince, I want to go home …"

Chu Yi Chen turned his head to look at her, and slightly nodded his head: "Alright! This King will bring you home now... "

"Young Emperor Uncle …" When the Emperor heard this, he immediately shouted once more.

"The emperor also knows that this prince's wangfei's mind isn't quite complete. This sort of situation has never happened before, so it's natural for her to be afraid. I hope the emperor won't take offense. This prince will take her away right now." Chu Yi Chen said indifferently.

"Sigh …" The emperor sighed helplessly. "Whatever …" Don't scare the Little Imperial Aunt anymore … "

The corner of Chu Yi Chen's mouth raised slightly. He immediately put it away, held her hand, bowed to the emperor, and turned to leave.

"Although the Prince Ling is an honorable imperial uncle, he has never paid attention to the etiquette within the palace. Even the royal family's wedding has to be done as an offering to their ancestors. Is the imperial uncle thinking of going against the ancestral system?" The empress's crisp voice sounded from behind him.

"Empress, Imperial Uncle doesn't have to …" The emperor immediately called out to stop him.

"Of course not. As a member of the royal family, when there are no elders, it is necessary to worship the ancestors. I hope that the royal uncle will step into the ancestral hall and kowtow to the ancestors!" The empress interrupted the emperor, her tone firm.

Zhuo Qingyan heaved a sigh of relief. This was a battlefield without smoke. The problem was that she did not know the rules here, what should she do next?

Chu Yi Chen abruptly turned his head to glare at the empress sitting in the hall. "Empress, as for matters of ancestors, there will be a department of ceremonies to tell this duke how to do them. Furthermore, the matter of offering sacrifices to the ancestors has already been done yesterday at the wedding ceremony.

The empress stared at him with plaintive eyes, the corners of her mouth turning into a thin line.

The expressions of the other concubines in the hall were quite marvelous. There were all sorts of expressions; some were contemptuous, some were disdainful, some were nonchalant, and some were pouting. In any case, none of them were good.

Zhuo Qingyan did not give the empress another chance to speak as she forcefully flung Chu Yi Chen's hand away. "You only know how to lie. I'm not playing with you anymore …"

This sudden development caused everyone to be stunned. At the same time, some people started to worry about this Little Princess, wasn't her guts a little too big?

"Qingyan …" Chu Yi Chen was also stunned for a moment, before softly calling her name.

"You said it, there's fun here, delicious food, but where is it? I want to go home …" I'm not here anymore... "I want to go home …" Zhuo Qingyan stood there waving her arms.

"Alright …" Go Home... Don't make a fuss... "Be good …" Chu Yi Chen was currently in a very good mood.

He really didn't expect Zhuo Qingyan to leave so easily and act out in front of so many people.

The empress was so angry that her face turned blue. She bit her lower lip as if she wanted to eat it.

The Emperor was even more dumbfounded. The Ling Wang that was always so wild and unruly, how could he treat a little girl with such care?

When Chu Yi Chen hugged the noisy Zhuo Qingyan in her arms and turned around to look, the emperor immediately nodded and waved his hand. "Royal Uncle, please do as you please. But don't hurt Little Imperial Aunt …"

"This official will take his leave!" After Chu Yi Chen finished speaking, he carried her out of the hall.

It wasn't that the Emperor wasn't curious. After they left the palace, he rose to his feet and followed behind them. The other imperial concubines, upon seeing them, all moved over to watch the commotion as well.

The two of them had only gone down a few steps when Zhuo Qingyan staggered. It was a good thing that Chu Yi was holding on tightly to her, otherwise, she would have really rolled down.

Then, an astonishing scene appeared. Chu Yi Chen squatted in front of her, and she naturally laid down on his back. Chu Yi Chen carried her on his back, and walked out of the palace.

Apart from the Queen, who stared coldly at the two's backs, everyone else opened their eyes wide in shock. What they had never seen or heard before had really happened right in front of them.

After finally getting out of the palace and into the carriage, Zhuo Qingyan leaned against the wall of the carriage and did not move. At the same time, she could feel the sweat on her body wetting her clothes.

The carriage began to move, and Zhuo Qingyan was still in a daze.

Chu Yi Chen turned his head and saw that she was in a daze. He couldn't help but feel pain in his heart, knowing that he had made things difficult for her today.

Zhuo Qingyan came back to her senses when she heard the noise coming from the streets. She raised the curtain on the window and looked outside.

Although it was winter, the streets were still bustling with noise and excitement. There was a hint of a smile on her face, and her previously dazed gaze became bright and spirited.

Chu Yi Chen kept looking at her, so he naturally saw the change in her expression.

"Why don't This King take you for a walk?" Chu Yi Chen asked gently.

Zhuo Qingyan excitedly turned her head over, but in the next instant, she shook her head. "No, just sit here and take a look …"

From his point of view, her reaction caused her heart to tighten.

"Is that a candied fruit?" She whispered to herself.

Chu Yi Chen followed her gaze and saw a person selling gourds.

"Stop! Night wind, go buy some candied fruits!" Chu Yi Chen said.

"Yes sir!" The wind immediately stopped the carriage and jumped down.

Just as he was about to pay, Zhuo Qingyan turned around and looked at him. "Do I want three serial numbers?"

"Buy them all!" Chu Yi Chen spoke again.

The night wind bought all the gourds and carried them on his back as he drove the carriage towards the manor.

After getting off the car, Zhuo Qingyan wanted to climb the steps herself, but Chu Yi Chen pulled her back, bent over, and held her in her arms.

At the same time, her voice rang out beside her ear, "There are quite a few eyes here."

The slightly panicking Zhuo Qingyan immediately quieted down. Although she was prepared, she still couldn't help but close her eyes.

However, she immediately extended her hand towards Ye Feng. "I want a candied fruit. Give me a candied fruit …" He shouted loudly.

"Esteemed wangfei, as soon as you enter the residence …" Ye Feng also added.

When the gates closed, Zhuo Qingyan was released. She immediately turned to Chu Yi and said, "Thank you for your troubles, Your Highness …" Then he turned around and walked inside.

Looking at his thin body quickly walking in the large courtyard, occasionally tripping over a long skirt, Chu Yi Chen breathed out inwardly.

When they returned to the bedchamber, Ruo Xue and the other three servant girls helped them take off their coats.

"What about Qiu mama and Mo Yu?" Zhuo Qingyan asked when she didn't see the two of them.

"The Qiu mama and Lady Mo Yu are in the west wing preparing. The Prince had instructed this morning to find a room for Princess Hua-Yang to store the books." Ruo Xue helped her to take off her cotton shawl.