C38 (1/2)

In the evening, Chen Jinyan came again.

Luo Yi and the crown prince stood at the side together. Their legs had not even bent down yet, yet Chen Jinyan had already anxiously supported them, and then, they took the opportunity to slide their hands into her palms.

Chen Liyi stared at the back of the two who had disappeared, thinking about something. After a while, he heard a familiar voice from beside him: ”Your Highness.”

After a while, even Chen Liyi had gotten used to it.

Therefore, even though he had condoned Wen Yan, it was not to the point of being sincere.

Wen Yan smiled, she did not care about the indifference on Yun Che's face, and was even pleasantly surprised – this was exactly what he should be doing.

None of the palace maids or eunuchs noticed them, so Wen Yan smiled as she took two steps forward and then kneeled on the ground. Her tone was obviously respectful, but his eyes were deep and unfathomable, as if they had been submerged in the darkness of the night.

Chen Liyi's eyes finally moved.

The evening incense was the maid who had served him before. Afterwards, she somehow managed to climb onto the head steward and was transferred to serve in front of the imperial palace.

He lowered his eyes slightly and fixed his gaze on the woman in front of him. He saw the tip of her tongue sweep around her lips as she said with a hint of allure, ”This servant has already placed her in her usual place.”

Chen Liyi turned his head to look in the direction the two disappeared in.

The door closed.

He turned around and handed his hand over to Wen Yan. His tone of voice was not as naive as it was in front of Luo Yi, and naturally did not sound like he was on guard against Chen Jinyan either.

”Let's go.” ”No,” he said.

The corner of Wen Yan's mouth rose, and a ruthless expression appeared on her face.

On the other hand, Chen Jinyan did not reveal any intention to leave after finishing Luo Yi's dinner. Qing Luo was clever, she immediately brought the servants in the room and closed the door behind him.

Luo Yi was helpless, and thought that it was not a good thing for a servant to be too smart, to gouge her out, but who would have thought that through the gap of the door, there would be a pair of deep eyes.

Mu Yizhou was the last one to go out, but the others didn't dare to look back inside the house after they left, and only took the chance to see Qing Luo turn around while closing the door. Then, they personally saw that person's face became smaller and smaller, until it completely disappeared.

Qing Luo called out to him: ”Lord Mu?”

”Yes.” When Mu Yizhou lowered his eyes, there was no longer any expression on his face.

His gaze at the last moment made Luo Yi's heart palpitate, but he did not know where this palpitation came from. He could only pretend that nothing happened as he turned his head around, and his gaze landed on Chen Jinyan's body.

”Your majesty.” Her voice was so soft that it sounded like she was about to pinch water out of her mouth.

Chen Jinyan was startled by her sudden call, his eyes was hidden somewhere, and after a while, he suddenly asked: ”Can my beloved concubine play Go?”

”A little …”

Luo Yi rolled her eyes, revealing a cunning look.

Lin Ting had a wide range of hobbies, drawing and playing, and would occasionally teach Luo Yi a few things on a whim. But Luo Yi was bored with these things and didn't really put too much thought into them, so her chess skills were not considered good.

Of course not!

Chen Jinyan sat in front of his with Luo Yi's hand, his chin pointed towards the Go board, and laughed: ”You go first.”

After two rounds.

”You really are not modest at all …”

Chen Jinyan didn't seem to think of a suitable excuse, and asked in such a manner after a long while.

Luo Yi was similarly speechless. Looking at the defeated Blackie, she turned her head but did not reply — Before this, Lin Ting had even praised her chess skills improving … They were all liars.

Luo Yi curled her lips, feeling that the scene in front of him was too unbearable to look at, just as she was about to say that she would not switch activities to pass the time, she was interrupted by Chen Jinyan in a hurry: ”Chess skills are almost fine, we will teach you.”

Luo Yi:...

She raised her eyebrows, thinking that the other party had probably misunderstood her intentions, but didn't say it out loud. Instead, she followed his instructions and picked up her chess piece once again, before opening her mouth and giving Chen Jinyan a harmless smile.

The night watchman was standing guard outside the door. The breeze carried the shadow of the tree, giving people a chilly feeling. In the dim light of the candle, those with good eyesight could see the person standing there yawning.

Luo Yi raised her hand, and placed yet another yawn back into his stomach. She could not even open her eyes wide, and started to discuss with Chen Liyi who was pulling on one of her arms: ”Only two hours, just let me sleep for two more hours, and I'll accompany you out to play, okay?”

She had played chess with Chen Jinyan the whole night before, and only when they were close to the imperial court did she send him away. She had only been lying down for less than four hours, and was currently at her most sleepy when she was yelled at by Chen Liyi, the rascal, to fly a kite.

”Three months of grass and birds fly. Isn't that a good time to fly kites?” What he said sounded reasonable and confident.

Luo Yi was unable to refuse him, and was whispered into her ear like an incantation for almost an hour. Finally, she resigned herself to her fate and sat up on the bed: ”Qing Luo!”

Her voice sounded weak. ”Wash me.”

Since he was going to fly a kite, the best place to go was the imperial garden.

This was the first time Luo Yi came here, but because she was too sleepy, she did not have the energy to survey her surroundings. Her entire person was practically dragged by one of Chen Liyi's hands as they walked forward.

Occasionally, when Chen Liyi ran faster, she would stumble on his feet.

Qing Luo quickly moved forward to help her up, and when she saw the grateful look in Luo Yi's eyes, she couldn't help but shift her gaze downwards a little: ”This road is paved with cobblestones, and if you walk quickly you will inevitably slip. Crown Prince must be careful, be careful …”

”Qing Luo!”