CHAPTER 413 1 : WHAT FLOWER (1/2)

CHAPTER 413 (1): WHAT FLOWER

Su Xi-er didn’t know whether she should laugh or cry as she patted Situ Lin’s shoulder. “You’ve gotten a little more eloquent after studying diligently for these past few days.. Where did you hear this from?”

Although Su Xi-er was smiling, Situ Lin could discern that she was trying to sound him out. I can’t possibly admit that I heard it from the palace maids, right?

Situ Lin quickly made up his mind to fabricate a lie. “I thought of it by myself. I didn’t hear it from anyone.”

“Really? If you’re not going to tell the truth, I’ll tell your Imperial Uncle when he comes back.”

Situ Lin’s heart wildly thumped in fright. Just as he was about to beseech Su Xi-er, he heard a familiar male voice accompanied by a strong presence behind him. Oh no, it’s over for me. Imperial Uncle heard it!

“Tell this Prince about what?” Pei Qianhao asked as he looked at Su Xi-er.

Situ Lin desperately cast a meaningful and pleading look at Su Xi-er. Imperial Aunt, you mustn’t tell him!

Su Xi-er laughed. Of course I won’t tell him. Besides, it’s not appropriate to mention that sort of thing.

“What did you do today? Why did you come back so late?” She tried to act like she was fawning over him as she walked forward and took his hand.

Seeing their display of affection, Situ Lin rapidly left without waiting for his Imperial Uncle to speak.

Watching Situ Lin’s figure disappear, Pei Qianhao’s brows furrowed slightly before he turned to Su Xi-er who asked, “Did you send someone to retrieve the cloth bundle that I left in the Imperial Household Department after just entering the palace?”

Pei Qianhao nodded. “Yes, this Prince will help you safeguard it.”