Chapter 64 (2/2)

“The Empress Dowager has ordered that outsiders cannot enter the Jade Yao Palace . ”

As expected, Chu Feng and Long Chen were blocked from entering .

“Outrageous! I’m here to see my sister; why can’t I enter?!” Chu Feng angrily shouted .

“Seventh prince, I’m sorry . You can enter, but your guard cannot . ” That guard was not overly servile or overbearing .

“He is my personal guard! He’s my most trusted guard, and if you won’t believe me then I’ll make your head tumble to the floor!” sternly shouted Chu Feng .

That guard shook his head . His voice was as indifferent as ever as he replied, “I’m sorry; these are the Empress Dowager’s orders . No one can change them . ”

While Chu Feng and that guard were arguing, Long Chen had already spread out his divine sense . Sensing a figure sitting and leaning against a window, he couldn’t help feeling pity .

Chu Yao was as beautiful as ever, however she had become much thinner and wan . It was obvious that this constant imprisonment over these days had made her suffer .

Long Chen truly wished to punch that guard blocking them, but he didn’t dare . This was the imperial palace, and he didn’t dare be reckless here .

“What matter is causing this much ruckus?”

Suddenly a displeased voice came from behind .

“Greetings, fourth prince . ”

That was precisely the fourth prince Chu Xia . It seemed he had just happened to be pa.s.sing by when he heard the commotion .

Long Chen frowned slightly when he saw it was the fourth prince . That was because he could see that Chu Xia was looking at him with a bit of surprise .

Although he didn’t know where he messed up, he was now certain that Chu Xia had recognized him .

“What’s going on?” After glancing at Long Chen for a moment, Chu Xia turned to the guards .

“Reporting to fourth prince: seventh prince wanted to bring this guard into the Jade Yao Palace, but…”

“Impudent! You audacious slave, are you doubting my little brother? You actually think he’d harm his own sister?” suddenly the fourth prince interrupted angrily .

“This little one doesn’t dare . ” That guard jumped in fear . He hastily kneeled down . Obviously the fourth prince instilled much more fear in him than the seventh prince .

“Let them in,” coldly ordered the fourth prince .

“But…” That guard was still hesitant .

“If the Empress Dowager wants to a.s.sign blame, naturally it will fall on me . Could it be that you don’t even trust me?” coldly asked the fourth prince .

“This little one doesn’t dare . ” That guard fell back and no longer said anything .

“Enter then . ” The fourth prince patted Chu Feng on the shoulder, but he was clearly looking at Long Chen .

Long Chen nodded . Although he didn’t know why the fourth prince would help him, now wasn’t the time to think about that .

After the seventh prince and Long Chen entered the Jade Yao Palace, the fourth prince smiled and also left .

Entering the Jade Yao Palace, the two of them entered into the central courtyard . Chu Yao had been leaning against the window and looking down at the fish swimming in the pool when she turned slightly and suddenly saw them .

When she saw Long Chen, first she was dazed for a moment before wild joy filled her . Her jade hand lightly covered his cherry lips, and her tears began to wildly fall .

She had somehow managed to recognize Long Chen . Long Chen slowly walked up to her and apologized, “Sorry for being so late . ”

Chu Yao couldn’t hold back any longer . With her head in Long Chen’s chest, she began to truly weep, seeming to want to cry out all her grief .

During this time she had been under constant house arrest . When she heard that the Empress Dowager had already decided to marry her off to Xia Changfeng, she had almost collapsed .

If Chu Feng hadn’t secretly brought her Long Chen’s promise to her, she might have already become hopeless and left this colorless world .

Every day she would watch the sun rise and bitterly wait for Long Chen . Each day had felt longer than a year to her . That kind of suffering was something only she knew about .

Long Chen enjoyed her fragrance as he gently stroked her long hair, letting her give vent to her grief .

At the same time, he also swore to himself that no matter the price, he would definitely protect Chu Yao . Even if that price was his life .

Sometimes he would even feel that Chu Yao was more pitiful than himself . After all, Long Chen at least had a mother and father who loved him . But Chu Yao had lived her whole life in the loveless imperial palace . The imperial palace was a place where there was no trust or love . For a weak woman like her, it really was too painful .

After feeling enough time had paused, Long Chen noticed that Chu Feng was just awkwardly standing in his original location, not knowing whether he should stay or leave .

“Cough . ” Long Chen lightly coughed and Chu Yao broke out of her daze and hastily escaped from Long Chen’s embrace . Her entire face was red and she couldn’t even bring herself to look at either of them .

“Uh, how about I go for now?” probingly asked Chu Feng .

“No need . Just help me keep watch for me . I have some secret matters I have to do with your sister . ” Long Chen waved his hand .

But as soon as he saw Chu Feng’s shocked expression he knew that that kid had misunderstood and hastily added, “It’s not what you think . ”

He didn’t explain further . Not explaining was better as the explanation was even more explicit . Chu Yao’s pretty face was completely red and she was too embarra.s.sed to even show her face .

Long Chen straightforwardly pulled Chu Yao upstairs, leaving behind a stupefied Chu Feng who just stood there alone and in a daze .