Under Tianliu's gaze, Chu Xingchen opened Zhou Buyan's gift.
The gift was quite unexpected, probably because he was worried about her safety, so he gave Xiu Jian. It was very delicate, but it could really help at critical moments.
In addition to gifts, there is also a letter, "Your Highness, happy birthday, remember to carry it with you, and wear soft armor at all times."
In his letter, he apologized for not being able to come back because he had met a friend.
Chu Xingchen watched Zhou Buyan's process of making friends, "It's good to have made friends. This friend sounds pretty good."
Zhou Buyan really went out, flying in the free world outside, with a new life and new friends.
Zhou Buyan was absent, but Xiao Wang and the others seriously prepared the birthday party, which was lively and had some drinks.
Lingzhou's drinking capacity was still average. He was drunk and said, "By the way, Your Highness, I heard that today is also Mr. Zhou's birthday?"
Shen Cangzhu and Xiao Wang both stopped, and so did Chu Xingchen, "Yes, I originally asked him to come back, but he made new friends and was too busy so he stopped coming back."
"Forget the old love when you have a new love." Lingzhou snorted and snickered again, "But it's okay if you don't come back, otherwise today is his birthday, and you will still have to sleep with him, Your Highness."
He spoke very quietly, but everyone heard him.
Xiao Wang expertly stuffed a piece of cake into Lingzhou's mouth to stop his nonsense.
But Chu Xingchen was stunned. She didn't remember this rule during her last birthday, and Zhou Buyan didn't mention it. It seemed that they had never consummated their marriage.
So now, Zhou Buyan has also left the palace.
Lingzhou swallowed the cake and a new idea came to his mind, "Your Highness, today is your birthday. It's not good to be alone. I'll stay with you."
Chu Xingchen: "..."
Xiao Wang and Shen Cangzhu didn't want to, but they knew how to look at each other's eyes, fearing that Ling Zhou would continue to make trouble and take him away.
They had all left, and Chu Xingchen was supposed to rest, but seeing that it was only ten o'clock and looking at the somewhat empty palace, she felt a little bored. When she saw Zhou Buyan's letter, she couldn't help but open it and take a look.
Now that he had seen the details, Chu Xingchen discovered that the scent of the letter paper was somewhat familiar, and was unique to Feng'an City.
"Is it possible that Zhou Buyan has returned and just doesn't want to enter the palace?"
Chu Xingchen decided to leave the palace to see if Zhou Buyan was back.
She left the palace in a low profile, but when she left the palace, she met Xiaoyu, whom Lu Jingnian had brought back from Qi.
Xiaoyu also saw her, "Your Highness, are you going to see Uncle Lu? Today is your birthday, and Uncle Lu has been talking about it."
Chu Xingchen could only say yes, and Xiaoyu added, "Unfortunately, Uncle Lu was a little drunk and kept insisting on drinking. I had no choice but to come out and buy it for him."
Xiaoyu still had wine and food boxes in her hands, and it seemed she was here to buy takeout.
Chu Xingchen followed Xiaoyu to Lu Zhai, mainly to send her back, "It's dangerous if you go out alone, don't listen to him in the future."
"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness." Xiaoyu was stunned for a moment, "It's just that I and Uncle Lu have agreed to be a maid."
"That's also for your own safety." Lu Jingnian said that he didn't like leaving too many people at home to serve him, and Chu Xingchen knew that.
On the way back, Chu Xingchen and Xiaoyu chatted, mainly because Xiaoyu was a little confused.
"Although it is said that I can marry more husbands and have children for them to raise in the future, I am always unsure in my heart. I always wonder if I can find something to do. Your Highness, can I...can enter the palace? If I can It would be great to enter the palace and serve you by your side."
Xiaoyu, who was half a head taller than Chu Xingchen, looked at Chu Xingchen hopefully.
Chu Xingchen shook his head, "Going to the palace is not a good place. You might as well do something else."
Xiaoyu is from Qi State, so it is impossible for her to enter the palace. Although she was brought back by Lu Jingnian, what if she was done carefully?
Xiaoyu's eyes flashed with disappointment, "But what can I do..."
"I can do a lot more." Chu Xingchen actually started counting in detail and asked her if she could read. Xiaoyu nodded.
"It's better to be literate. There are a lot of things you can do. If you settle down and become a native of Chu, if you are determined to be a native of Chu and study well, you can take the imperial examination."
Xiaoyu was really surprised this time, "Women can do it too? I've never heard of it." She shook her head, "Women, how is it possible?"
"How is it impossible? You can always sign up. Da Chu never said that women can't sign up. As long as you have the ability, you can."
Xiaoyu's pupils suddenly shrank when she looked at Chu Xingchen, who was seriously considering her and determined that women could do it too.
"I...I want to think about it."
"Yeah." Chu Xingchen nodded.
She sincerely suggested it and thought it was a good idea. Dachu people needed some stimulation.
She did not prevent women from participating in the imperial examination, but none of them signed up. The women's dormitories were all prepared in vain. If all the women of Qi came to take the examination, they would definitely feel embarrassed and dissatisfied.
In this way, those who originally did not want their daughters and wives to take the exam will be willing to let them take the exam and will be very supportive.
No matter whether Xiaoyu passes the exam or not, judging from her courage, she will be good in the future, and she can also stimulate the people of Chu, which is killing two birds with one stone.
Lu Jingnian was indeed drunk. Chu Xingchen didn't stay long and quickly left Lu's house and headed to Zhou's house.
This is the second time Chu Xingchen comes. She has a spare key, but she didn't want to use it before. This time she wanted to catch Zhou Buyan.
She opened the door and sneaked in without noticing that she was being followed behind.
Chu Xingchen didn't find Zhou Buyan. The house was empty and there was no one there.
The things Chu Xingchen gave to Zhou Buyan were not touched, so how could they take them out of the palace and leave them after they were packed up?
"Does he want to completely cut off contact? Along with the house I gave him."
Chu Xingchen looked at the empty home and pursed his lips, "If you don't want to live here, I will live here!"
Did he have any idea how difficult it is to own a house in modern times? She even gave him such a good location, but Zhou Buyan seemed to have no intention of living there.
Maybe it was because of his birthday that Chu Xingchen had random thoughts and even started to get angry.
"I won't go back to the palace tonight, so I'll rest here."
She also specially prepared a four-piece furry suit for him. If Zhou didn't cover it, she would cover it!
Chu Xingchen suddenly acted willfully. Late winter didn't follow him, and no one dared to persuade him, so the matter was decided.
Chu Xingchen was tired after washing up, so he asked Xia Zhi to go down and rest too.
Xia Zhi left, and Chu Xingchen was drowsy. He felt that he was asleep, but seemed not to be asleep. At this time, Zhou Buyan suddenly came in through the window.
Chu Xingchen was overjoyed to see Zhou Buyan, "You're finally back. I knew you would come back. I made the right bet."
Seeing Zhou Buyan not moving, Chu Xingchen waved, "Come here, Zhou Buyan, happy birthday. Fortunately, it's not past twelve o'clock yet..."
Zhou Buyan walked to her bedside and said, "Your Highness..."
Chu Xingchen pulled him down and said, "Quickly, please wish me a happy birthday, so that I can forgive you for not lying to me."
"Happy birthday, Your Highness."
Seeing that he was so obedient, Chu Xingchen was happy and patted his arm.
"That's more like it. I occupied your room and your bed. Are you angry?"
As Chu Xingchen said that, she suddenly felt that his lips were beautiful and chewy, and she suddenly wanted to bite them...
Before Chu Xingchen could react, he had already moved closer and almost kissed him. She came to her senses, shook her head, braked suddenly, and hugged him instead.
"It's good if you come back. I thought... if you don't come back, do you miss me?"
Chu Xingchen felt his eyelids getting heavier and heavier, "I miss you very much, Zhou Buyan."