77 Crown Princes Calligraphy (2/2)

Xia Chunyu frowned, his eyes becoming icy cold.

Knowing that he had said something wrong, Zhao Qixuan backpedaled. ”Just kidding, just kidding. Don't take it seriously.”

Helian Jing said worriedly, ”Liu Li is not one to let things pass. She might not be able to openly harm Yaoyao, but she'd definitely find a way to do it secretly.”

Xia Chunyu put his cup down and drawled, ”I don't think she would be able to come out of the palace for a while.”

Everyone looked at Xia Chunyu curiously and chorused, ”Why?”

”She should be listening to the empress dowager's lecture right about now,” Xia Chunyu replied.

Helian Jing asked dubiously, ”Are you sure?”

Xia Chunyu raised a brow, smiling lightly.

Of course, he was sure. He was the one who arranged it.

The empress dowager does not allow anyone to lecture Liu Li or badmouth her because the empress dowager reserved that as her right. If it was a matter of principles, the empress dowager would not concede. In fact, when news about Zhao Qixuan's incident reached her ears, the empress dowager grounded Liu Li for three months. Now that the empress dowager was helping Liu Li pick a husband, she would not allow Liu Li to get into trouble. If he guessed right, the empress dowager would keep a close eye on Liu Li from now on and put a stop to her spontaneous trips outside the palace.

Besides, he has also arranged for someone to protect Yaoyao. He won't allow Yaoyao to be plotted against.

”Then, I can relax a little,” Zhao Qixuan said.

Helian Jing said, ”You still cannot let your guard down, Yaoyao. I will ask my brother to send someone from the guards' camp to protect you.”

Ye Jiayao immediately protested, ”Don't, there's no need. It is not really a big deal. There is no need to get so many people involved.”

Helian Xuan already has unsavory opinions about her, if Little Jingjing asked for someone from the camp to be sent over, Helian Xuan would probably exterminate her. Helian Xuan's presence today was 80% on behalf of Xia Chunyu.

Xia Chunyu was uncomfortable hearing Little Jing call Ye Jixuan Yaoyao. Although the Yaoyao he and Little Jing knew were different, it still bothered him. No one else can call her Yaoyao, damn it!

”Your brother's guards' camp can be used whenever you please? Little Jing, it would be more convenient if I send some people over,” Xia Chunyu said casually. Protecting Yaoyao was his responsibility, no one could take it away.

Helian Jing was discontented and unhappy. He hated how he does not have a troop under him. He even had to beg others if he wanted to protect Yaoyao. He has to become strong quickly so that he doesn't have to beg people for anything.

Zhao Qixuan sighed resentfully. ”If only it was the devil who got married to West Mongolia, there would not be so much trouble.”

Xia Chunyu warned again, ”Have you forgotten what happened to Princess Jing He?”

Zhao Qixuan pouted gloomily. ”I can't even say what I want.”

”Don't worry, I will handle whatever comes and be more careful,” Ye Jiayao assured them.

Actually, she was not afraid of anything that comes at her openly. What she was afraid of was being plotted against.

Xia Chunyu rose and said, ”I have to go back to the palace to check some things, I'm off now. Little Jing, your brother wants you to go back early, let's head off together.”

Helian Jing grumbled, ”I don't want to go. They just debate over a simple problem for three days, I'll be bored to death.”

”Your brother came today because you performed well. If you take this chance to slack off, I don't think you can ask a favor from him ever again,” Xia Chunyu told him patiently.

Helian Jing considered Brother Chunyu's words. He was right. The quarrel with his brother a few days ago was very difficult to patch up. He should take it easy and not make his brother mad again.

”Then, Yaoyao, I'll be off. Take care, alright? If there is anything you need, come look for me. I would rush over immediately,” Helian Jing said, reluctant to leave.

Zhao Qixuan added with a smile, ”If you can't find them, you can look for me, too. The way you stood up to the princess was enough to get me on your side. Your troubles would be mine in the future, I would never turn you away.”

”Then I shall thank you in advance,” Ye Jiayao said, smiling gratefully.

After sending the three off, Ye Jiayao let out a relieved breath. She thought about how detestable Liu Li must be for people to cheer Yaoyao on for going against her. Even the crown prince refused to help her! Ay, that was quite pitiful.

Ye Jiayao was greeted by a smiling Shopkeeper Li when she returned. ”Li Yao, can I have a look at the crown prince's calligraphy?”

Ye Jiayao saw the greedy look in Shopkeeper Li's eyes and instantly knew what his intentions were. No, this is my treasure!

”Shopkeeper Li, I can let you take a look, but the crown prince instructed that unless I make it as a first-rate chef, I cannot display it. Perhaps the crown prince thinks that I am not qualified yet. It would shame him if I take it out,” Ye Jiayao lied smoothly.

Shopkeeper Li was a little disappointed. ”Oh, is that so? Then… I'll just have a look.”

He wanted to hang it up in the shop, but since the crown prince has an order not to, he would just have to settle on looking at it.