Chapter 7

Oh dear, the person who was trying to seduce someone has been caught red-handed, what should be done about this

Although the green hedge did not understand the reason, it obediently left. As she stepped out, the messenger smiled and bowed to me, saying: "Oh dear, I did not realize that day it was the Crown Princess, I truly apologize for the offense, and I hope the Crown Princess can forgive me!"

Although the green hedge may seem quiet, its sound in my ears is no less than thunder. In just a few days, Qi Sheng will actually accompany me, this impostor, back to my hometown! Oh dear, what shall I do about this!

Please do not pretend to ignore me

Indeed, I just want to think things through for myself. The Crown Prince is already surrounded by formidable enemies and does not have the favor of the old Emperor. Yet, he still dares to secretly meet with his sister-in-law during a grand banquet in the palace, uttering nonsensical words about being together for a lifetime. How far is he from being deposed? Once the Crown Prince is deposed, where will I, as the Crown Princess, go? I fear that even living in this body in a muddled state will no longer be possible.

As the song concluded, I smiled broadly at the green hedges, awaiting everyone's reaction

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At first, it was just a solitary figure listening to the green hedge, but later, several other young palace maids gathered around. Seeing everyone so supportive, I suddenly became exuberant, singing more joyfully, as if returning to the past, staying awake in the middle of the day, holding a worn guitar and singing loudly beneath the girls' dormitory, all just to earn a smile from a girl

I am busy calling out: "Hey! Hey! This is choking, hit my back hard, hit hard! Hurry up!"

A full three months, and I finally made it through!

Since then, no one in the palace dared to wear red clothing at night... for fear of encountering evil spirits! Alas, this time the red clothing has been wronged; it is clearly the white clothing that has encountered the evil spirit!

Green hedge, you may go in; I would like to sit by myself for a while

Look over here, and - picture - book look over here

Speak it out, who understands

Your Highness ... ? ... What is happening? Your family’s princess has long ascended to paradise, but what about me? What exactly is wrong with me?

That night, the light was too dim, and I could not see his appearance clearly. In retrospect, he was indeed a handsome young man with clear features, probably around eighteen or nineteen years old, just at the age when one is fond of being smooth-tongued.

Looking at the person in the hall, I calmly turned my head and instructed the servant who was about to serve tea: "There is no need to serve tea, go and fetch some osmanthus cake to entertain our guests."

I enthusiastically say: "Try it, everyone try it, don't find it unpleasant."

I felt something was off, and after pondering for a moment, I realized that Lvy had misunderstood. I turned to correct her mistake, but then I saw Lvy's watery apricot-shaped eyes. Sigh, even if I explained, she wouldn't listen. What was the point of wasting my breath? It would be better to let her misunderstand that I was here waiting for Qi Cheng. At least tomorrow I could come back openly to peek at the beauties.

I initially intended to sing "Eighteen Touches" to her, but upon seeing the look of admiration in Green Hedge's eyes, I suddenly felt a bit embarrassed to tease the young girl. So, after some thought, I simply stood up from the steps, took a few steps forward, and stood in front of Green Hedge, striking a pose as if I were holding a guitar. I swept my fingers across the strings and began to sing:

Yang Yan happily picked up a piece, tasted it, and nodded: "Not bad"

The green hedge draped a cloak over me from behind and said softly, "Your Highness, it is still a bit chilly; do not expose yourself to the wind. It is getting late today; let us return first and come back tomorrow."

I turned my head and called to the green hedge: "Green hedge, hurry up and water!"

The green hedge gently advised: "Moreover, in just a few days, it will be the Daughter's Festival. His Royal Highness must accompany Her Majesty back to the Ministry of Personnel. When the time comes to meet the elder, everything can be discussed at length. Her Majesty has waited for three months; can she not wait a few more days?"

I was deeply moved by what I heard, and then I listened as Lǜlǐ's tone shifted, cursing venomously: "... May that wretched Jiang woman meet a miserable end, may she soon be abandoned by her husband, and may I, Lǜlǐ, willingly shorten my own life... for twenty years..."

What a splendid green hedge, truly worthy of the person I hold dear! The green hedge brought up a teapot and went up, calling a few young palace maids to come forward and hold Yang Yan down, prying open his mouth and pouring in a torrent.

Yang Yan was choking and kept saying: "Water ... ... Water ... ..."

I sat outside the palace for half the night, and Qi Sheng changed the house arrest from one month to three months... Whispers circulated both inside and outside the palace about the Crown Princess, who had undergone a drastic change in character since her fall into the water. On the night of the Lantern Festival, she encountered misfortune again by the Taiye Pool, and upon returning to the East Palace, she finally appeared somewhat deranged...

Yang Yan quickly interjected: "Yan, Yang Yan."

After a long while, the green hedge timidly asked, "Your Highness, what happened to your neck and hands? Are you alright?"

You little rascal, can I not deal with you?

As I was contemplating what Qi Sheng might say to me, I suddenly heard him let out a low roar: "Absurd!"

I was left speechless, while Lvy looked at me, thinking I was surprised. Unable to help but smile bitterly, she reached out to smooth my hair at the temples, as if to comfort me, yet also to comfort herself: "Although His Highness hasn't shown his face for three months, he will definitely accompany you back to the residence for the Daughter's Festival, he will!"

The green hedge inquired again, "Your Highness, where did you learn such a little tune? I have never heard you sing it before."

Indeed, I am now the Crown Princess Zhang. Where did I learn such a tune? Why has my personal maid, Green Li, never seen it before?

In fact, I am very cute

Do not be frightened by my appearance

"Alright, bring some over for Yang... uh... what is it for Yang?" I turned to ask Yang Yan.

Coax me

The performance here is splendid

Green Hedge: "There are chestnut cakes, lotus seed cakes, glutinous rice cold cakes, pigeon glass cakes, jade bean cakes, red bean cakes, two-color bean cakes ... ... "

I ignored his obviously perfunctory apology and simply asked, "What is your surname?"

I asked again: "What about the lotus seed cake? Come, have a taste."

The green hedge has already brought a plate of osmanthus cake, and I asked her to serve it to Yang Yan, saying: "Try the osmanthus cake here; it is definitely better than yours"

Thus, day after day, I endured, and by the time I could go out again, it was spring, with flowers blooming. The palace maids had changed their heavy winter garments for light spring attire, which made their slender waists and graceful figures even more striking. I clung to the gates of the Eastern Palace, watching the beautiful palace maids coming and going in the corridor, and my eyes could no longer hold back their redness.

Seeing Yang Yan choking uncomfortably by the hedge, I hurriedly wanted to get some water, but a single glance from me stopped that thought. I looked at Yang Yan with sympathy and then returned to my place.

"Oh, do you still want some sunflower seeds?" I asked again

Under the moonlight, the small green hedge is indeed charming, but... sigh, it is too familiar, making it difficult to approach! Thus, I can only say: "Green hedge, can you sing a tune? Please sing one for us!"

Is it sweet

"Is it really that ... ... absurd?" I turned to ask the green hedge.

I was stunned, as a bolt of lightning struck from the sky... Indeed, those who take on the role of commander are destined to face divine retribution...

The green hedge's eye circle is still red, and I shook my head in deep shame

Make me laugh heartily

Look here, look here

Yang Yan choked and coughed violently

Ah! The books are no longer needed! Yang Yan quickly stopped Lu Li, but Lu Li had already gone to fetch them. In a moment, she returned with several palace maids, bringing back more than ten plates, which were arranged neatly in front of Yang Yan.

Yang Yansheng found it hard to refuse the warm hospitality, so he reached out again to take a piece of chestnut cake and took a bite

"Just wait a moment, wait a little longer." I thought to myself, the little palace maid with peach blossom eyes and a slender waist who just passed by has not returned yet. I need to wait a bit longer, it would be best to find out which palace she belongs to.

The green hedge looked at me with sorrow, and the hot tears that had been held in my eyes finally flowed down, choking back my words: "Your Highness... what has happened to you?"

I let you eat sunflower seeds, I let you eat osmanthus cake, I let you clap your hands, I let you climb a tree, I let you climb a tree...! ... I can't beat you to death!

The green hedge remained kneeling to one side, looking at me with tear-filled eyes, unwilling to leave. For some reason, I suddenly felt inexplicably irritable and shouted at the green hedge: "Can you just stay away from me, alright?"

I sighed: "Alas! How about I sing a song for you?"

Silence | Loneliness | The Sorrow of a Boy

The voice of the green hedge sounded somewhat bitter, softly coaxing: "Your Highness, it is already this late; it seems that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will not be returning. Shall we come back to wait tomorrow? Is that alright?"

I stood there in a daze, yet I saw several palace maids in front of me, along with the green hedges, crouching down and calling out in melodious voices: "Your Highness, the Crown Prince"

Please throw a flirtatious glance my way

... ... ''

The girl across is looking this way

Lü Li hurriedly dropped the teapot and began to pound Yang Yan's back. Unfortunately, the little girl was too weak. The more I watched, the more anxious I became, and finally, unable to bear it any longer, I rushed up and gave Yang Yan's back a series of vigorous blows.

Uh, yes, Yang Yan, quickly bring everything up for Yang Yan to taste.

Seeing her in such a pitiful state, I suddenly felt completely drained of energy. Why should I get angry at a little girl? With this thought, I softened my tone and gently said to Lu Li, "I'm fine, you can go back inside. I just want to sit here alone for a while and think things through."

How is this piece?

He appeared momentarily stunned: "Uh, my humble surname is Yang, Yang Yan."

Yang Yan nodded: "Not bad!"

Under house arrest for three months, I cannot go out to meet anyone, nor can others come in to see me. I feel so stifled that every morning I rush to squat outside the eaves to bask in the sun, fearing that if I miss a day, I will grow fur.

The green hedge nodded in surprise.

Good things often do not come in pairs, while bad things tend to come in strings. I have yet to recover from the shock of my daughter Qi Sheng wanting to accompany me back to my "maternal home" when I received a messenger from Mr. Toilet delivering folk songs to me

After speaking, she left with a wave of her sleeve

In recent days, the green hedge has noticeably withered, and the gaze directed at me has become even more desolate. I have heard her several times praying to the moon in the dead of night, softly beseeching: "... May my lady recover soon; the devotee, Green Hedge, willingly sacrifices ten years of her life."

Then eat a bit more. "" Turning to the green hedge, he asked, "" Are there any other trendy snacks here? You know, those cakes and such. ""

I stood there with my mouth open, momentarily unable to respond

I turned around, and Qi Sheng was standing not far away, his expression a mix of sadness, joy, anger, sorrow, and resentment... In short, it was difficult to describe

Yang Yan swallowed the chestnut cake with effort and, somewhat helplessly, took another piece of lotus seed cake

Oh dear, I must say, my girl, this is simply not right. Your affection for the Jiang family is clearly far greater than your affection for me. This is quite disharmonious

The girl across the way, look over here

However, there was a profound silence off the field

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The green hedge covered its mouth with its hand, staring at me with wide eyes, momentarily so frightened that I couldn't even cry.