Chapter 360 Returning to the Palace, Meeting the Emperor
"Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess would like to see you."
Finally the little eunuch came to deliver the message.
The emperor sat upright, his originally expectant face turned deliberately serious the moment the two of them stepped into his palace.
"My sons and daughters-in-law, please pay homage to your father."
The emperor snorted coldly.
"You guys still know about coming back?"
Chu Yunxi bowed his head respectfully and honestly. It would be better to leave this question to Jun Lingyun to answer.
Jun Lingyun clasped his fists towards the emperor.
"Reporting to my father, during this trip to the Dongyi Kingdom, the Crown Princess has accepted the new crown prince of Dongyi as her younger brother. You no longer have to worry about the Dongyi Kingdom rebelling and threatening our Yunxiao Kingdom."
As soon as he said these words, not only did the emperor open his eyes wide, but even Chu Yunxi beside him couldn't help but raise his eyes to look at him.
Accept him as his younger brother? Is this something that a cold and aloof prince like Jun Lingyun can say? But if you think about it carefully, it's quite appropriate.
You can't tell the emperor that they came from the same school and are senior sisters and junior brothers, right?
But it's appropriate, and it's embarrassing. How could Jun Lingyun, the crown prince of a country, give all the credit to her, the crown princess, for his mission? I don't know what the emperor was thinking at this moment.
The emperor was speechless for a long time, what could he think? He had just laid out his plans to become a king's father, when his son dropped an unprecedented piece of news for him.
But, does Chu Yunxi have three heads and six arms? He just became a sister to the princess of Nanyan Kingdom, and then he accepted the new crown prince of Dongyi Kingdom as his younger brother?
So, was he really guided by God to choose Chu Yunxi as the crown princess?
"Your Majesty, you haven't woken up yet."
Eunuch Fu reminded the emperor in a low voice that His Highness the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess, who had made great achievements, returned to the palace after a long journey, but they were still kneeling down there.
"Yeah!" The emperor cleared his throat to hide his various thoughts.
"Get up and talk in detail."
"Thank you, Father."
The two stood up, and Jun Lingyun responded to the emperor's request to "elaborate".
"Actually, it's nothing. It's just that the new crown prince of Dongyi was impressed by Xi'er's talent and learning, and was willing to respect her as his sister and allow her to come and go freely in Dongyi Kingdom."
Chu Yunxi's face turned slightly red as she listened to Jun Lingyun's nonsensical words calmly and calmly. She would just treat him as a well-behaved decoration.
The emperor gritted his teeth secretly. Is this called detailing?
On what occasion, what did Chu Yunxi do, and what talents did he demonstrate? What is the difference between this and listening to a play, where only the beginning and end are listened to, without the process?
He also said, "Actually, it's nothing." He recognized the prince of the same country as his younger brother, and could freely enter and exit Dongyi Kingdom. This is called nothing. So what does it mean to be called nothing?
However, the emperor also knew the virtue of his son, and turned to look at Chu Yunxi lovingly.
"Yunxi, your trip has brought glory to our Yunxiao Kingdom. Come on, tell me what the situation was like at that time?"
The well-behaved Chu Yunxi sneered, is this asking her to make up a story on the spot?
"Haha, Father, Your Highness is the one who praised me so much. In fact, Prince Dongyi was impressed by His Highness's prowess and excellence before he gave his daughter-in-law a little favor."
What she said was clever, and the emperor actually believed it. He just said, no matter how capable a woman is, can she still be powerful enough to impress the prince of a country?
Jun Lingyun's abilities are known not only to him but also to everyone in the world. It's not surprising that the new crown prince of Dongyi has given him face.
The emperor looked at Jun Lingyun and said meaningfully:
"Prince, harmony between husband and wife is a good thing, but you must also know when enough is enough."
The emperor just had to say directly, Prince, you should show some restraint in doting on your wife.
"Yes, Father, I know this well."
Jun Lingyun did not refute this time. It would not be good for Xi'er to refute the elder's nagging words.
It's one thing for him to respond, but another thing for him to do it. His father can't always follow him and watch.
The emperor slandered, you must really know how to do it. But Jun Lingyun was obedient for once, so he stopped looking for trouble.
"You have made a great contribution to the Dongyi Kingdom this time. You have been tired from traveling and traveling. Please go back and have a good rest."
"Thank you, Father."
The two of them bowed and exited.
Chu Yunxi breathed a sigh of relief and felt her hand being held by Jun Lingyun, feeling helpless and funny. But her heart felt sweet.
It turned out that the feeling of being loved wholeheartedly by someone was so wonderful that her whole heart was filled with happiness, leaving no room for sadness.
Chu Yunxi quietly inserted her fingers between Jun Lingyun's fingers and felt Jun Lingyun's eyes looking at her intensely.
He pretended that nothing was wrong, smiled and turned his head to look at the majestic palaces along the road.
Jun Lingyun did not reveal her inner thoughts, but raised the corners of her lips happily.
He would never be able to hold this hand enough in his lifetime. If there was another life, he would hold Xi'er's hand for the rest of his life.
Jun Lingyun suddenly stopped and looked around a corner with sharp eyes.
"Who is there? Come out yourself! Otherwise, don't blame me for being merciless."
Chu Yunxi also looked around the corner, where a woman appeared.
"Concubine Rong?"
Concubine Rong looked much more haggard than before.
"Prince, Crown Princess, I was just passing by. I didn't want to disturb the enjoyment of the Crown Prince and Crown Princess, so I didn't show up. It's my fault."
Jun Lingyun showed no mercy to her at all.
"It's indeed your fault. When walking in the palace, it's better to be polite and elegant. Otherwise, you won't be mistaken for an assassin. It doesn't look good to anyone."
Concubine Rong lowered her head slightly, and she was not as quick to talk as before. Instead, she responded with some respect.
"That's what the prince said. I remember it."
Jun Lingyun never gave Concubine Rong a good look, and pulled Chu Yunxi away.
Chu Yunxi walked a few steps and then looked back. There was no trace of Concubine Rong there. There was always a strange feeling in her heart. Was Concubine Rong trying to cause some trouble again?
Xiaolian and Si Qi, who had been waiting eagerly at the entrance of the East Palace, finally saw the two of them, and happily came forward to greet them and salute them.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince, Crown Princess, you are finally back."
"Xiaolian, Si Qi, are you okay?"
Chu Yunxi let go of Jun Lingyun's hand, holding one in each hand, and held her two maids. They reunited after a short break, and were extremely happy.
Jun Lingyun glanced at his own hands and then at the happy Chu Yunxi. He decided to give it a try and not argue with those two girls.
After recruiting the attendants, she went to the study to discuss matters, leaving the bedroom to Chu Yunxi and her two maids to chat.
"Princess, are you tired? Xiaolian will give you a squeeze on your shoulders."
Xiaolian sat down with Chu Yunxi, walked around behind her, and squeezed her shoulders skillfully.
Si Qi poured tea and brought it in front of Chu Yunxi.
"Princess, please take a sip of tea first to quench your thirst."
Chu Yunxi was surrounded by two people, with smiles on his face.
"Okay, okay, stop being busy, sit down and let's talk."
Si Qi glanced outside the hall. Chu Yunxi knew what she was worried about.
"It doesn't matter, anyone can come in the East Palace if they want. Someone will definitely inform you. Sit down."
"Thank you, Crown Princess."
The two of them then sat sideways on the chairs next to Chu Yunxi.
"Princess, how did you eat on the road? Did you suffer?"
Xiaolian's eyes turned red as she said this. This was the first time she had been separated from the young lady for so long. Fortunately, Sister Hexiang followed her and could take good care of the young lady. She felt relieved.
Chu Yunxi flicked Xiaolian's head.
"We are all aunts of the first palace, so this pearl comes as soon as it comes."
Si Qi snickered on the side, and Xiaolian touched her head.
"Xiao Lian is not worried about the Crown Princess. But why do you think that after the young lady went out for a trip, not only did she not lose weight, but she became more plump?"