"So is your eldest brother also studying at the Chinese Academy of Sciences?" Yuan Yuan asked purely out of curiosity.

Zhou Xiaoxue glanced at her strangely, and then responded in a low voice, "Don't you know, Your Highness, that only direct children are eligible to enroll in the Chinese Academy of Sciences?"

"Ah? This is the first time I've heard of it. Doesn't your eldest brother study?" Yuan Yuan looked at her curiously.

Zhou Xiaoxue probably knew why Yuan Yuan didn't understand these things. She had grown up in the palace since she was a child, and was the heart and soul of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the Queen, so she naturally lived a carefree life.

"Your Highness, my eldest brother is studying in a private college. He is very good at reading and riding and shooting." Zhou Xiaoxue began to feel proud when she talked about her eldest brother's excellence.

Yuan Yuan heard the word "mounted shooting" for the first time, and his eyes were full of doubts, "What is mounted shooting?"

"Horse riding and archery, this is a subject that their men take, but we don't have it." Zhou Xiaoxue was a little disappointed when she said this. She really wanted to do horse riding and archery like her elder brother, so that she would be as powerful as him!

"It's okay. I'll talk to Yan Shenzhi when we get back and ask him to take us to ride horses and shoot archery." Yuan Yuan's interest was aroused, and after seeing the hope in Zhou Xiaoxue's eyes, he planned to go find Yan Huai.

"Really? Thank you, Your Highness!" Zhou Xiaoxue did not expect that Yuan Yuan would be interested in riding and shooting, so that she could also benefit from it.

The two little girls wanted to continue talking about horseback riding and archery, but their husband had already arrived in the classroom, so they could only wait until after school.

At a quarter past noon, school ended. Yuan Yuan had already made an appointment with Zhou Xiaoxue. They would have lunch in the East Palace, play for a while, and then ask Yan Huai to take them to horseback riding and archery.

But Zhou Xiaoxue was still a little scared to eat at the same table as Yan Huai, and even asked if she could set up a small table for her so that she could just have a few bites.

"Hahahahahaha, Xiao Xue, you are so timid." Yuan Yuan laughed at her unkindly. What should Yan Shenzhi be afraid of? He doesn't eat people.

"Your Highness!" Zhou Xiaoxue called her with an embarrassed expression.

Yan Huai was walking towards her with Qingyi Zhuifeng and Xiao Dezi. When Zhou Xiaoxue saw Yan Huai, she immediately bowed and saluted, "I have met His Highness the Crown Prince."

"No gift." Yan Huai replied coldly, then took Yuan Yuan's hand and walked in front.

Qing Yi walked at the end with Zhou Xiaoxue. Seeing the little girl next to her looking like she was facing a formidable enemy, Qing Yi asked in a low voice, "What's wrong with Miss Zhou?"

"My little girl is fine, thank you for your concern, auntie." Zhou Xiaoxue did not dare to speak nonsense, her little face was full of nervousness. Her mother said that Her Highness the Crown Princess favored her purely out of gratitude, and she must not take advantage of it, and

We should be more cautious in our words and deeds.

The little girl's thoughts could not be hidden from Qing Yi, who had been struggling in the palace for several years. He comforted her with a gentle voice, "Miss Zhou, don't be nervous. You are Miss Xinxin's friend and a distinguished guest of the East Palace. His Royal Highness is kind to others."

Heping, you just need to get along with Miss Xinxin as usual."

"Thank you aunt for your advice, Xiao Xue will take it to heart." Zhou Xiaoxue said gratefully to Qing Yi.

At the corner ahead, he was supposed to go back to the East Palace through the Imperial Garden, but he went in the opposite direction. Yuan Yuan shook Yan Huai's hand and reminded, "Yan Shenzhi, we took the wrong road, the East Palace is over there.

." He said and pointed him in the direction of the East Palace.

"The Empress hosted a banquet in Weiyang Hall for Miss Zhou to thank her for saving you." After saying his original wish, Yan Huai broke away from his hand and ran towards Zhou Xiaoxue behind him.

"Xiao Xue, Yan Shenzhi said that we are not eating in the East Palace. We are going to eat at my aunt's place. My aunt has prepared a lot of delicious food. Thank you for saving me." Yuan Yuan happily held her hand and said.

Zhou Xiaoxue felt bad and asked Yuan Yuan to confirm the aunt she mentioned, "The aunt your Highness mentioned is not the Queen, right?"

"Yes, my aunt is very good. Don't be afraid. You are my friend, and my aunt must like you very much." Yuan Yuandi assured her.

"Your Highness, if I say something wrong later, you must save me!" Zhou Xiaoxue seemed to have foreseen that she would be reprimanded later or that she would offend the Queen and commit some serious crime that would affect the family.

Yuan Yuan didn't understand why she said such words. My aunt didn't know how to curse, but she still calmed Xiao Xue's uneasy mood next week, "No, Xiao Xue, don't be afraid, I will protect you."

Although Qing Yi didn't know what Zhou Xiaoxue was thinking about, it was definitely all her unfounded worries. Zhou Xiaoxue saved Yuan Yuan, and the Queen had rewarded the Zhou family with many jewels, silks and satins, so how could she possibly do anything to Zhou Xiaoxue.

As they talked and walked, the group of people arrived at Weiyang Hall, and originally wanted to lead Zhou Xiaoxue to the flower hall by the familiar route. Yan Huai then asked Nanny Tang about the queen's physical condition these days.

Queen Wen was already waiting for the two little girls in the flower hall. She heard that Xinxin often went to Zhou's house these days, and the little girl could make satisfactory friends, so she was naturally happy.

"Auntie!" Before the person arrived, Yuan Yuan's soft voice had already shouted. He let go of Zhou Xiaoxue's hand and rushed to Queen Wen like a cannonball to hug her.

"Auntie, I miss you so much." After Yuan Yuan finished speaking, he nuzzled into Queen Wen's arms with affection.

Zhou Xiaoxue walked up to Queen Wen cautiously, saluted demurely, and said, "I have met the Queen."

"Excuse me, you are the little girl of the Zhou family? You are gentle and quiet, and you are much more ladylike than this little monkey named Xinxin." Queen Wen patted Yuan Yuan and joked, saying disgusting words, but she didn't think she was not a lady.

The original wish was pulled away from her arms.

"Thank you, Empress, Your Highness is very lovely, and I am honored to be His Highness's friend." Zhou Xiaoxue did not dare to make excuses, so she replied in a decent manner.

"Miss Zhou, there is no need to be nervous. Xinxin, please invite your friends to have a meal. Auntie has prepared a lot of delicious food." Queen Wen said, putting down her original wish and letting the two little girls sit together.

Yan Huai also came over after asking about the matter, walked down next to Queen Wen, and started to have lunch.

Qing Yi followed her usual habit and laid out dishes for her next to Yuan Yuan. The little girl ate happily and was not satisfied with the meal. Zhou Xiaoxue was obviously very reserved and only dared to pick up the dish in front of her and eat it mixed with rice.

Queen Wen naturally noticed Zhou Xiaoxue's discomfort, glanced at Qingyi, and motioned for her to take care of her. Qingyi understood immediately and began to serve Zhou Xiaoxue. Zhou Xiaoxue looked at her gratefully, knowing that she must have taken special care of herself for Yuan Yuan's sake.

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Queen Wen served the two little girls with roasted pork ribs, and then asked the two little girls what they planned to do in the afternoon.

"Auntie, would you like to ask Yan Shenzhi to take us on a horseback riding and archery trip? I haven't seen it before." Yuan Yuan did not forget her promise to Zhou Xiaoxue and took the opportunity to bring it up.


Chapter completed!