69novels Chapter 225.2
Chapter 225.2
Chapter 225.2
The crown prince brushed off Xiao Anzi's hand, impatiently saying, "It's nothing, just tore my clothes accidentally. Hurry and assist me in bathing. Gu^ still wa nts to sleep for a while before leaving for Hanlin Academy early tomorrow morning."
But it was clearly from a fall.
However, Xiao Anzi wouldn't dare say this out loud and only sighed internally. His Highness was so deeply in love with the crown princess that even though he fell when seeing her in the middle of the night, he still felt fine
This event eventually became known to Emperor Jin'an. Since he knew, naturally, so did Yaoniang.
"Who would've thought that this kid who is usually so mature, could do such a shameful thing." Emperor Jin'an expressed a tone of disdain.
Now in his forties, he hardly changed since ascending the throne, still tall and fit, with a few more silver strands in his hair due to working on political affairs all day long. Yet, these silver strands added a certain mature and experienced charm to him, rather than making him appear old.
And sitting opposite to him, Yaoniang was even more blessed by the heavens. She, who was in her early thirties this year, was at the peak of her womanly cha rm. If those younger girls were like budding flowers, then she was like a precious peony in full and stunning bloom.
Every smile and every frown was like a painting. Everyone in the palace would agree that the empress seemed even more beautiful than previous years.
This most noble couple in the world probably didn't know that a similar conversation had happened at Duke Zhenguo Manor. One expressed discontent, while the other was protective. Eventually, they both reached the conclusion that the children followed after their fathers.
The emperor and empress bickering was something the servants of Kunning Palace were accustomed to. It was a playful aspect of the couple's relationship, which was truly worthy of envy. As the emperor and empress drew closer on the kang, the attending palace maids promptly exited the hall.
At that moment, a series of jingling bell sounds rang out, and Yaoniang hurried to push Emperor Jin'an aside. But she was too late; Changle had already burst i n.@@@@
At the tender age of twelve, Changle already had the appearance of a little beauty: limpid almond-shaped eyes, a straight and elegant nose, curved willow eye brows, and a dimple when she smiled. She was dressed in a cherry blossom-colored embroidered summer jacket with a white skirt, embellished with two orch ids at the hem. Her hair was styled in a double-looped coil, adorned with a pair of dangling white jade earrings that swayed with her steps, sweet and playful.
She was accompanied by a snow-white dog, the owner of the jingling bells. This dog, named Fuzi, had been raised by Changle for more than ten years. Since he had been raised well, he hadn't shown signs of aging yet.
Zhao Changle hadn't expected to arrive at such an inappropriate time, but she had encountered such scenes before, so she remained composed. She turned away thoughtfully until Emperor Jin'an lightly coughed, then she turned back with a smile, and greeted her Father Emperor and Mother Empress.
"Why were you in such a hurry?"
Upon hearing this, Changle remembered her recent grievances and promptly nestled close to her mother.
"Mother, I encountered a brat in the palace who bumped into me and ran off without apologizing."
The handsome man leaned in closer with a mischievous smile, his eyes carrying a subtle charm. The middle-aged Emperor Jin'an was even more charismatic t han he was in his younger days, causing Yaoniang's heart to race whenever he got close.
"Don't want to have one with me? Then who do you want to have one with!" he narrowed his narrow, dark phoenix eyes.
"Hey, you old man, be serious. Our son is about to get married.”
"You think I'm old?"
With a soft groan, the pearl curtains, along with the thin gauzy drapes behind, were pushed down by Emperor Jin'an, concealing the scenery behind. These fin e pearl curtains were rarely lowered except on certain occasions.
The curtains were adorned with small jade bells, producing a crisp jingle with the slightest breeze. As they shook, the clear sound of jingles continued while th e whispers behind the curtain were naturally muffled. However, the occasional plea of 'Your Majesty is as valiant as ever' made the attendants standing outsid e blush.
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Despite Changle's good words to her parents, she had already planned to seek revenge on that brat. Otherwise, she wouldn't have specifically come to Kunni ng Palace to complain and figure out who the brat was.
Actually, Changle hadn't mentioned one thing: not only did the brat bump into her without apologizing, but he also called her an ugly freak. Changle always co nsidered herself a little beauty, a reputation agreed upon by everyone in the palace. How could she let someone say such a thing!
Having left the Kunning Palace, she dropped off Fuzi at Jingtian Pavilion, located behind the Kunning Palace, and headed towards the Fifth Ganxi Institute.
Her personal maid, Qing'er, held onto her, advising, "Your Highness, Her Majesty and His Majesty specifically said you shouldn't wander around recently."
"If you don't tell Father Emperor and Mother Empress, they wouldn't know."
"But that's not right.” Qing'er was almost in tears.
"In that case, you can go back. Pretend you don't know where I've gone." Saying this, Changle left Qing'er behind and ran off.
Helpless, Qing'er could only follow after her.
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