When Zhao Qing walked to the place where Hu Yafei lived with a silver walking stick that he had acquired in exchange for all his wealth, he still felt a little guilty.
He thought that Hu Yafei had grown up in a wealthy family, so she might not lack anything.
He also thought that the things Xiao Yao spent a lot of money to buy were many times better than what he had, and he really couldn't get rid of them.
After wandering for a long time, Zhao Qing finally couldn't make a move.
He pursed his lips and turned to leave.
"Are you just going to leave like this?" Hu Yafei didn't know when he appeared, so he leaned against the door and looked at Zhao Qing intently.
Zhao Qing was stunned and looked back at Hu Yafei.
Hu Yafei stared at him and said slowly: "You came here specifically just to take a few steps back and forth in front of my door? Why, the city wall is so wide, isn't it enough for you to walk?"
Zhao Qing: "...No."
Hu Yafei: "Then what are you doing?"
Zhao Qing put her hand on her bag, but after hesitating for a while, she still didn't take it out. She just whispered, "It's okay, I just walked around casually."
"Just take a walk? Then you have gone far enough." Hu Yafei said in a deep voice.
Zhao Qing remained silent.
Hu Yafei frowned, a little angry.
Zhao Qing is like this. He usually talks little. When there is something he doesn't want to talk about, no matter how you ask, he just won't speak.
Hu Yafei has never seen such a tough-talking person.
Hu Yafei took a deep breath and asked, "What are you doing here?"
Zhao Qing: "I didn't want to do anything, I just..."
"Think about it before you answer," Hu Yafei interrupted Zhao Qing and said in a deep voice, "If I find out that you lied to me, I will never forgive you in this life."
Zhao Qing: "..."
Hu Yafei has been involved for his whole life, how can Zhao Qing not be afraid?
He hesitated for a long time, and finally took out what he had kept in his bag, tentatively handed it to Hu Yafei, and said, "I... want to give you this."
Hu Yafei lowered her head and saw a small box in Zhao Qing's hand. Hu Yafei had seen the packaging of this small box, which was unique to the store where Xiaoyao bought her jewelry.
Hu Yafei's heart began to beat wildly uncontrollably.
She looked at Zhao Qing with bright eyes: "Is this for me?"
Zhao Qing nodded and smiled helplessly: "Don't dislike it."
Hu Yafei had quickly opened the box, and the silver steps inside came into view.
It is indeed not something too precious, and the style is not amazing. But the workmanship is exquisite and there are some small uniqueness.
This was relatively rare in the eyes of ordinary people, but in front of the little princess who was used to seeing rare treasures, it really was nothing.
Even the jewelry worn by her personal maid is more expensive than this.
However, Hu Yafei liked it very much.
Zhao Qing couldn't see anything from Hu Yafei's face, but explained in a muffled voice: "You seem to like Bu Yao very much... I wanted to give you something better, but I don't have the ability, so I can only afford this.
You, if you don't dislike it, keep it and wear it for fun. If you don't like it, I..."
"Put it on for me!" Hu Yafei interrupted Zhao Qing directly, looked up at Zhao Qing, and said with a smile, "Put it on for me and see."
Zhao Qing: "..."
Zhao Qing was speechless.
He walked over silently, picked up the silver coin, shook it, and carefully inserted it into Hu Yafei's hair.
Hu Yafei shook his head, and the tassel also shook.
Hu Yafei's smile came out of her eyes. She looked at Zhao Qing and asked, "Does it look good if I wear it?"
Zhao Qing's expression was extremely gentle and he said softly: "It looks good."
Hu Yafei is always good-looking.
She is bright and beautiful, like fire, and people's eyes fall on her as soon as she appears.
Hu Yafei raised her hand and touched the Yin Bu Yao in her hair, and said with a smile: "I like it very much."
Zhao Qing looked at her and asked softly: "This is a gift from His Royal Highness, don't you like it?"
Hu Yafei curled her lips and said: "Who wants to like the golden one?"
She glared at Zhao Qing: "It's so good, why are you mentioning him?"
"Okay, I won't mention it anymore." Zhao Qing smiled, his eyes full of doting.
He actually wanted to ask Hu Yafei if she had decided to marry Xiao Jue. But Hu Yafei didn't want to mention Xiao Jue now, so he wouldn't mention it.
After all, his status is not worthy of Hu Yafei. Everything he does now is just wishful thinking.
It's like drinking poison to quench thirst for the joy of this moment.
He didn't dare to stay here for too long. After delivering the gifts, he said a few words and left.
Hu Yafei, on the other hand, returned to the room, sat in front of the bronze mirror, and stared at Bu Yao in her hair for a long time.
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The next day, when Hu Yafei was dressing up, the maid next to her picked up the jewelry she often wore before and wanted to give it to her, but Hu Yafei raised her hand to stop her.
Hu Yafei took out the silver coin from the small drawer of the dressing table and handed it to the maid, saying: "Use this."
The maid was stunned for a moment and said softly: "Isn't this a little too plain?"
"If the princess likes the Bu Yao, why not wear the one sent by His Highness the Fourth Highness." The maid said, "I see that the gold Bu Yao is exquisitely made and looks very gorgeous. It will definitely fit the princess well."
Hu Yafei's eyes turned cold: "When did you learn to make your own decisions? Why, I can't control you now, can I?"
The maid's expression changed and she quickly said, "I know I was wrong."
Hu Yafei said calmly: "Get dressed."
The maid didn't dare to say any more, so she took the walking stick made of silver and inserted it into her hair.
Hu Yafei looked at Bu Yao shaking in the bronze mirror, took a deep breath and stood up.
Today, she is going to see His Majesty the Emperor.
Since she entered the palace, His Majesty the Emperor has given her the greatest tolerance, allowing different people to accompany her to eat, drink and have fun every day.
She didn't think there was anything good about His Majesty's sudden summons today.
When Hu Yafei arrived at the Qinzheng Hall, she discovered that there were other people in the hall.
The fourth prince Xiao Yao and the third prince Xiao Yan.
The two men stood on either side, both with their heads slightly lowered.
Hu Yafei was suspicious and stepped forward to salute.
Xiao Chengye smiled and asked Hu Yafei to stand up. He asked her how she was in the capital and whether she was happy or not. Hu Yafei answered them one by one.
Xiao Chengye changed the topic and asked Hu Yafei: "So, what do you think of my two sons?"
Hu Yafei lowered her eyes, guessing the emperor's intentions, and replied: "The prince is brave and good at fighting, and the fourth prince is charming. The two princes have their own merits, and they are both first-class good sons."
Xiao Chengye smiled and said, "Both of them are indeed good, but I would like to ask, which one of them do you like better?"
Hu Yafei was stunned and looked up at Xiao Chengye.
Xiao Chengye shook a letter in his hand and said with a smile: "The King of Southern Xinjiang told me that he wants to be my son and daughter."