Throwing the last bit of fish food in his hand into the pond, Chu Chengyao patted the residue on his hand:
"Go to sister Quan Quan and ask her to think of a way to give the Crown Princess some peace of mind."
After taking the handkerchief Zhong Yi handed him and wiping his hands, he lowered his head and glanced at the clothes and found nothing inappropriate, Chu Chengyao walked out with his usual gentle smile:
"The moment that is supposed to come has arrived, and we cannot be absent."
In the courtyard on the other side of the palace, Gu Ruizhou, Gu Yichen, Chu Chengping, Chu Chengyi, Lin Jinan, Ran Gongzi, and An Zhixian found a secluded corner to sit together.
Lin Jinan stretched his neck and looked towards the courtyard door. Gu Yichen saw this and smiled:
"Don't worry, Yan'er can't be lost. With the princess here, no one can bully Yan'er."
Lin Jinan: "Cousin, there is no need to laugh at me. You have watched it many times just now."
Chu Chengping: "Jin An's words are wrong. Yichen doesn't just look at his sister, it's reasonable for him to look at her more than once."
Hearing this, several people looked at Gu Yichen with deepened smiles.
Gu Yichen smiled helplessly: "Your Highness, you really don't get tired of making fun of me."
While several people were talking and laughing, Chu Chengyao came over with Zhong Yi. Seeing everyone standing up to salute, Chu Chengyao smiled and stepped forward to stop:
"We are all our own people, there is no need to be like this, just sit down and talk."
An Zhixian looked surprised: "Brother Cheng? You are actually the Second Highness?"
When Chu Chengyao heard this, he looked at An Zhixian in surprise:
"Why are you here? You and Zhixian both know each other?"
An Zhixian: "Please forgive me for being ignorant and ignorant of His Highness's identity, but actually calling Him brothers."
Seeing An Zhixian bowing to apologize, Gu Ruizhou said in confusion:
"Zhixian knows His Highness the Second Prince?"
Chu Chengyao stretched out his hand to help An Zhixian, who was bending to salute, and smiled at Gu Ruizhou:
"It's not surprising if you don't know. Some time ago, I met Zhixian by chance and we had a great conversation. I changed my name to Cheng Er and often went to Zhixian's teahouse to drink tea and chat. The reason why I didn't say my identity was because I was afraid that it would be like this now. There is less etiquette and less comfort.”
As he spoke, he invited everyone to sit down. After hearing the introductions, Chu Chengyao smiled and said:
"It's really a coincidence that we are all familiar with each other. Considering Zhixian's knowledge and character, it makes sense for you to become friends."
Due to the addition of Chu Chengyao, although everyone was joking, the atmosphere was much more polite and formal.
After chatting over a cup of tea, the prince came with a group of young talents:
"Why are you all sitting here?"
Everyone stood up and saluted, and after introducing An Zhixian and Mr. Ran to the prince, they exchanged pleasantries and followed the prince to the main hall.
On the way, Chu Chengyao saw the Minister of Household Affairs enjoying the scenery alone in the pavilion, so he found an excuse to leave. After everyone had gone away, he took Zhong Yi towards the pavilion.
At the Queen's place, a dozen daughters from various princes and marquises were sitting at the bottom, chatting with the Queen and Concubine Xian with respectful smiles.
Compared with the high-ranking ladies in the hall, Lin Jinyan's originally inconspicuous family background has attracted the attention of all the rich ladies because of the frequent compliments from the Empress and Concubine Xian, as well as her outstanding appearance and bearing.
Zhou Yuexue sat next to Lin Jinyan. Every time Lin Jinyan was praised, her hands hidden in her sleeves would tighten even more.
But in order to be able to talk to the Queen and to be remembered in front of everyone, she still maintained a bright smile and accepted the words of praise for Lin Jinyan, as if she and Lin Jinyan were as close as sisters and honored her.
