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Chapter 56 She smiled at him
Aunt Xu went back to her room to "recuperate," but Qin Su did not go out to see the Crown Prince as she had previously said.

The system couldn't resist its curiosity: [Didn't the host say they wanted to see the Crown Prince in person?]

Qin Su smiled. She had initially considered it, but now changed her mind: "If he wants to see me, he should find a way; if he doesn't, then my appearance is meaningless."

system:? ? ?
I don't understand, but I agree: [The host is right!]
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From the moment she saw the Crown Prince's true face, Qin Wanrou was completely stunned.

The moment he walked in, it was as if the whole room was lit up.

At that moment, she suddenly understood why her elder sister was so determined to marry into the Eastern Palace.

Even though someone as well-off and handsome as Brother Jing is deeply in love with her, she remains unmoved.

All I can say is that His Highness the Crown Prince is simply too good; anyone who compares themselves to him is merely humiliating.

The girl's overly direct gaze finally caught Chu Junyan's attention.

His dark, elegant eyes swept over the scene casually, and a noble, aloof smile graced his fair, handsome face: "And this gentleman is?"

Following the prince's gaze, everyone saw a pretty girl with a slightly dazed expression staring straight at him.

Even the faint smile in his eyes made her face turn bright red, and she felt like she couldn't breathe properly.

Qin Rusong's lips twitched, and he subconsciously stepped forward to shield his embarrassing daughter: "My fourth daughter is so ignorant, Your Highness has made her laugh."

Although his words were reproachful, his body language betrayed his affection for this illegitimate daughter.

Zhang watched coldly from the side, cursing inwardly, "Shameless little slut, just as despicable as her mother."

She smiled gently: "Your Highness and Master have important matters to discuss, and we women should not disturb them. I will take my leave with Rou'er."

Zhang's demeanor was impeccable; she was the epitome of a gentle and dignified mother, leaving no room for criticism.

Whether Qin Wanrou, whom she "saved," is grateful for her kindness is another matter entirely.

Chu Junyan had already learned from his subordinates that Prime Minister Qin was a fool who favored his concubine over his wife and couldn't manage his household affairs.

Unexpectedly, even after being reprimanded by imperial decree, he still dared to send a concubine's daughter to him so boldly today.

That's incredibly stupid.

His Highness the Crown Prince appeared kind and considerate towards his subject, but in his heart he had already labeled Qin Rusong as "unfit for important positions".

He casually glanced at her, and Ye Fan, the head guard behind him, understood and stepped forward: "Your Highness is here today, perhaps curious about how Miss Qin, who was injured while saving people the other day, is doing?"

One sentence silenced the hall. Qin Rusong was even a little confused: His third daughter was injured? How come he had no recollection of it?
He even tried to recall what happened that day, but still came up empty-handed.

Qin Wanrou also slightly suppressed her romantic thoughts because of these words. The thought that His Highness the Crown Prince still remembered that wretched girl Qin Sangsang made her feel inexplicably jealous.

Why didn't she just die under the horses' hooves?

Does she deserve the attention of His Highness the Crown Prince?
Madam Zhang reacted the fastest, speaking gently: "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. The doctor has examined Third Sister's injuries and they've all been treated. She should be here today to thank Your Highness, but her injuries prevent her from doing so..."

Chu Junyan shifted his gaze to the kind-hearted Prime Minister's wife, his gaze even more profound than when he looked at Prime Minister Qin: "Since the Third Miss is injured, there is naturally no need for such trouble. It is her blessing to have such a loving stepmother as you."

They dare to lie to his face; every single person in the Prime Minister's mansion is quite something.

Zhang was unaware that Qin Su had secret guards arranged by the Seventh Prince, and that her every move was being monitored.

The Crown Prince knew perfectly well whether the Prime Minister's residence had arranged a doctor for her.

Zhang dared to say this only because she believed that without her permission, Qin Su would never see the Crown Prince in his lifetime, let alone expose her.

However, Zhang was still a little uneasy, fearing that the Crown Prince might suddenly ask to see Qin Sangsang.

Fortunately, he never brought it up until the very end when he went to the study with Qin Rusong to discuss matters.

Madam Zhang secretly breathed a sigh of relief, determined to order someone to guard Qin Su's courtyard and not allow her to leave before the Crown Prince left!

Ye Fan's lips twitched as he watched the guards quietly slip away from the crowd.

So, they really are "brothers"? They really treat the minister's backyard as their own backyard?

That's incredibly rude!
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Qin Su was listening to the system dictate the lively scene in the front hall: everyone had their own ulterior motives and were outwardly friendly but inwardly at odds; it was quite interesting.

Just as she was about to ask the system if Qin Wanrou wanted to marry the Crown Prince in the original story, someone suddenly knocked on the tightly closed courtyard gate.

She paused in her act of cracking sunflower seeds.

A crisp voice came from the doorway: "Third Miss, Third Miss, open the door. Master wants you to come over..."

It was an unfamiliar voice; Qin Su had never heard it before.

The system immediately exposed her lie: [Hmph, she's lying! It wasn't her scumbag father who wanted her to go to the front yard, it was Aunt Qiu!]

Qin Su's eyes sparkled, and she revealed a pure and beautiful smile: "That's why I said, a 'lively' backyard is more interesting."
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In Qingqiu Courtyard, the maid Chunhong fanned Aunt Qiu, but a look of confusion crossed her brow:

"This servant does not understand, why does Master help that one in the side courtyard?"

Aunt Qiu poured tea slowly and deliberately, the aroma of which filled the room. She did not answer the maid's question, but instead asked, "Do you think Rou'er is suitable for entering the palace, given her personality?"

Chunhong was taken aback, and after thinking for a moment, she fell silent.

No, absolutely no good!

"Rou'er is a naive and lively boy, the palace is really..."

"Therefore, I neither want my daughter to suffer in the palace, nor do I want to see that old hag in the main courtyard get what she wants. The best way is naturally to let someone more suitable stir things up."

My cousin is concerned about their daughter and is wholeheartedly supporting Rou'er. Aunt Qiu is very happy, but she is more rational and knows that her daughter's impulsive nature is not suitable for entering the palace.

Some blessings are not available to everyone.

She only hoped that Rou'er, like herself, would marry into an ordinary, wealthy family and live a simple and carefree life with the one she loved.

She deliberately let Qin Sangsang disrupt Zhang's plans. Her cousin might be unhappy, but given his doting on her, he wouldn't punish her even if he was angry.

The main theme is that a favored person is fearless.

If Qin Su knew Aunt Qiu's plans, she would also praise her, saying, "You're quite clear-headed."

That makes sense, though. Someone who has enjoyed his scumbag father's favor for so many years and has been able to fight back and forth with the Zhang family must be someone who isn't anything special.

Compared to this, Aunt Xu is even more useless.
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Asking Qin Rusong to recommend officials for governance was just a pretext; the conversation in the study ended after a short while.

His Highness the Crown Prince did not rush to leave, but instead suggested that he wanted to stroll around the Prime Minister's Garden.

This is not entirely without reason. The garden of the Prime Minister's residence was built with the support of Zhang's dowry, modeled after famous gardens in Jiangnan, and meticulously crafted by skilled artisans over a long period of time.

Its main selling point is that "this garden resembles the Jiangnan region," and it attracted quite a few imperial nobles who came to visit out of curiosity.

Therefore, Qin Rusong had no doubt that there was anything wrong with His Highness the Crown Prince's reason:
His garden style is unique among the northern styles in the capital. His Highness the Crown Prince has just returned from Jiangnan, so why is he curious and wants to see it?
Upon hearing the Crown Prince's words, Qin Rusong's first reaction was to ask his daughter to lead the way for the tour.

A lone man and woman strolling through the garden—isn't that an excellent opportunity?

However, upon exiting, I embarrassingly discovered:
The most outstanding eldest daughter is injured and can no longer be seen by anyone; the most beloved youngest daughter was just taken away by that biased wife.

The other concubine's daughters were unsophisticated and unpresentable, so his initial joy was instantly dampened, and he couldn't help but scold Zhang for her narrow-mindedness.

Although Rou'er is a concubine's daughter, she still calls her mother. Why ruin her future like this? "This is my son Changfeng. Let him lead the way and introduce you to Your Highness."

Finally, Qin Rusong only had his eldest son lead the way, but he didn't forget to instruct the steward to hurry up and bring the fourth young lady back.

Finally, prepare some snacks and tea for His Highness the Crown Prince to try.

The degree of bias is evident.
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Qin Changfeng appeared to be an upright young man. He felt both respect and fear towards the renowned Crown Prince, and dutifully led the way and introduced the prince along the way.

However, he still couldn't escape the fate of being sent away by His Highness the Crown Prince.

The Qin Mansion courtyard follows the exquisite and lively style of the South. Strolling through it, you'll find small bridges, flowing water, and weeping willows, creating a unique Jiangnan (southern China) flavor.

Although it's just an excuse, it's still quite nice to take a look.

Only when he heard light footsteps behind him did Chu Junyan turn around, a hint of coldness in his eyes—

Then suddenly a girl in plain clothes, holding a bouquet of flowers, emerged from the green bushes. A few playful strands of hair fell on her cheeks, making her look fresh and lively.

When she saw him, she was taken aback at first, then revealed a bright smile that was unfamiliar to him, and ran straight towards him without hesitation while holding the flowers.

"Why are you here?"

The girl stopped in front of him, holding flowers, her eyes shining, as if she was pleasantly surprised to see him.

Chu Junyan resisted the urge to retreat, wondering why the guards hadn't come out.

Suddenly, I caught a faint, pleasant fragrance that made me feel refreshed and relaxed.

"What perfume are you using?" The low, husky voice carried a seductive quality.

But for a moment, he was distracted when he met those beautiful and captivating eyes:

What beautiful eyes! I wish I could dig them out and keep them.

[Host, there's murderous intent!] The system suddenly popped up.

It rarely speaks out in the face of tyrants.

Qin Su was somewhat surprised when Qin Su opened her mouth.

Fortunately, she didn't show it on her face. Instead, seeing that the man in front of her didn't speak, she raised her hand and tugged at his sleeve, shaking it coquettishly: "What's wrong with you? Why aren't you saying anything?"

That intimate and natural attitude gave Chu Junyan a very novel feeling.

This was the first time anyone had dared to treat him like this.

The young crown prince lowered his head slightly, his deep, dark eyes fixed on the girl in front of him who only reached his chest.

He casually curled the corners of his lips, his stunningly beautiful face radiating unparalleled charm: "You know me?"

Even though Qin Su thought she was very familiar with the tyrant, she was actually a little overwhelmed by the sudden charm of the Crown Prince.

No, it wasn't said that he was like this when he was serious.

"me……"

Her fingers, which had been gripping the hem of the silk sleeve, loosened unconsciously. In her daze, she was filled with confusion: "I don't know..."

It's as if it's saying, "It's clearly you, but why are you behaving so strangely?"

"Qin Sangsang, what are you doing!"

Chu Junyan was about to say something when he was interrupted by a female voice so excited it cracked: "How dare you be disrespectful to His Highness the Crown Prince! Don't you want your life?!"

A cold glint flashed in the Crown Prince's eyes. Sure enough, the next moment, the girl who had just been smiling brightly at him turned pale and hurriedly took several steps back.

"You are the Crown Prince? How come..."

Shock, astonishment, confusion, and bewilderment were all mixed in the girl's eyes, making it easy for anyone to see through her thoughts.

"Your Highness, my sister is not very bright. I apologize to you on her behalf."

Qin Wanrou walked over and bumped Qin Su aside, then imitated her mother's mannerisms by bowing gracefully.

My aunt said that men prefer gentle and delicate women and should never be rude.

In the past, she didn't really care, thinking that she wouldn't want a man who couldn't accept her true nature.

But it wasn't until she met His Highness the Crown Prince today that she finally understood what he meant.

It turns out it wasn't that she couldn't learn, it's just that none of the men she'd met before were worthy of her doing so.

The young girl's infatuated gaze fell upon the Crown Prince, and he knew this was the normal reaction women should have when they saw him, not...

He looked up at the distraught girl beside him and realized that she had lowered her head at some point, completely obscuring her expressive eyes, making it impossible to discern her thoughts.

From the moment Qin Su saw "Your Highness the Crown Prince," she immediately thought of the kind of twisted killer who "coaxes you to be obedient while casually stabbing you in the heart."

Even if bright red blood stains his flawless face, he will gently lick it away with the tip of his tongue and give you a warm and harmless smile.

hiss--

Even she felt a shiver run through her body, as if a snake had slithered through her.

In comparison, even tyrants who only know how to go mad and kill seem adorable.

She didn't want to associate with such a scheming and ruthless politician for the time being, so... she decided to run away.

"Father sent me to pick flowers..."

The girl's soft, gentle voice reached Chu Junyan's ears, and it felt as if an electric current was coursing through his body, bringing a strange, tingling sensation.

His phoenix eyes narrowed slightly as they fell on the girl who had her head down.

Seeing that His Highness the Crown Prince's attention was drawn to Qin Sangsang again, Qin Wanrou was a little angry, but she still suppressed her impatience and said in a coquettish voice, "If you have something to do, sister, you can go ahead and do it. His Highness the Crown Prince won't mind."

As she spoke, she glanced shyly at the noble, handsome, and imposing man in front of her.

Chu Junyan gave a noncommittal "hmm," his thin lips curving into a smile that was both affectionate and indifferent.

He admitted that he came with some expectations, thinking that if someone could win that guy's heart, they must have some merit.

Is this the result?

Perhaps it was her delicate, pitiful beauty, and her eyes were alluring enough.

But that's all.

After all that, all you need to win over "him" is a cook?
Indeed, I shouldn't have had any expectations.

His Highness the Crown Prince turned and left, thus ending their first meeting.

His Highness the Crown Prince (smiling): I look down on everyone equally.

Su Su: What a coincidence, me too.

Chu Jiang: ? ? ? You two, separate yourself!
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