The Ding Prince's Mansion was very large, but the decorations were very comfortable and elegant. Ye Li was very fond of it. Zhaoyang Princess nodded her head in agreement, saying with a smile, "What the Empress says is correct. When I was young, I often liked to stay at the Prince Ding Mansion. Every time, I was reluctant to return."
Ye Li smiled faintly and replied, "Your Imperial Highness and Princess praise us too much. The Prince Ding Mansion has been filled with military officers for generations. It is unavoidable that it is somewhat crude. The Prince and I do not like bustling places. We only seek peace and quiet."
Sitting at Ye Li's side, Imperial Concubine Yun curiously asked, "This concubine heard the Emperor say that Princess Ding once guarded Yonglin in Yongzhou and assisted the defending generals in resisting the Prince of Li's rebel army. Can Princess Consort tell us what happened at that time? So it turns out that Princess Consort also knows martial arts. No wonder last year, you were able to frighten the Xiling Princess into a daze with a single arrow. "Ye Li smiled faintly and replied," Imperial Concubine Yun is joking. It was only because the Prince was worried about my safety that he learned some superficial martial arts. The ones guarding Yonglin were the soldiers at the border, not Ye Li. "Wang Zhaorong smiled and replied," Princess Consort is too modest. This concubine has also heard the Emperor speak of it. The Emperor also said that if it were not for Princess Consort's efforts, Shattering Snow Pass would have been lost long ago. Princess Consort has worked hard for the Da Chu State. It is a pity that this concubine has lived in the palace for so long and is unable to contribute to the Da Chu State like Princess Consort. It is truly a life's regret. "
"Eh? Wang Zhaorong also wants to contribute to the Da Chu State? Why don't I ask Imperial Father to send you to the border to contribute to the Da Chu State? With Wang Zhaorong being so loyal to the Da Chu State, Imperial Father will definitely be very happy. " Everyone turned their heads to see Princess Changle, who was wearing a pink dress. She blinked her bright eyes and giggled as she looked at Wang Zhaorong.
Forcing a smile, Wang Zhaorong replied, "Princess must be joking. Your concubine … does not have the strength to truss a chicken …" Even though she was favored and placed in an important position by her family, Wang Zhaorong still did not dare to provoke Princess Changle. Princess Changle was the empress's only daughter, as well as the only legitimate child of the entire Da Chu state's imperial household. Although Mo Jingqi did not dote on the Empress, he still respected her. He doted on this innocent and cute princess even more. If Princess Changle were to run to the imperial study and spread rumors, then he would be in deep trouble.
Princess Changle rolled her eyes. Disdainfully looking at her, she stated, "Then why are you still speaking so much nonsense? This princess thought that you were too embarrassed to tell Imperial Father. It just so happens that Uncle Prince Ding is also in the Imperial Study. This princess will help you ask Imperial Father. Perhaps Imperial Father will agree on account of your loyalty. "
"Changle, cease your nonsense." Seeing Princess Changle's indecent actions, the Empress frowned in displeasure. Making a funny face, Princess Changle stepped into the pavilion and properly paid her respects. "Daughter pays respects to Imperial Mother. Greetings to Princess Ding and the two grandaunts." Zhaoyang Princess extended her hand to pull Princess Changle over. Smiling, she said, "It's been a long time since we last met. Little Princess, you've grown into a young lady." With a smile, Ye Li led the way. It had only been a year since they last met, but Princess Changle had indeed grown considerably compared to when she had first met her outside Yaohua Palace. At the very least, she no longer appeared to be hiding in the bushes. Princess Changle clearly still remembered Ye Li. Lying in Princess Zhaoyang's embrace, she winked at her. Startled, Ye Li responded with a shallow smile.
Imperial Concubine Yun looked at Princess Changle, who was acting spoiled in Princess Zhaoyang's embrace. Smiling, she said, "Princess, we were just about to hear about the Princess Consort's story of leading soldiers into battle at the border town. Does Princess not wish to hear about it? "
Princess Changle's eyes turned. Smiling brightly, she said, "This Princess is a virtuous and virtuous woman. Of course, I would not pry into other people's private affairs. Only those wicked women who spend all day scheming and scheming against others would expend great effort to pry into other people's private affairs. Isn't that right, Imperial Concubine Yun? "The gentle smile on Imperial Concubine Yun's face was somewhat stiff. Forcing a smile, she said," Of course the Princess is a virtuous and virtuous woman. "
Princess Changle lightly snorted. Turning her head to the Empress, she asked, "Imperial Concubine Mother, can this son invite Princess Ding and elder cousin to play?"
Smiling faintly, the Empress replied, "That will depend on whether or not Princess Ding has the time to play with you. You're not young anymore. All day long, you're pestering people to play with you. What are you thinking? "Smiling, Princess Changle replied," This girl is very fond of Princess Ding. "The Empress turned her head to Ye Li and smiled." This girl is not sensible. Princess, please don't laugh at her. "Ye Li smiled and replied," How can that be? The Princess is pure and kind. To be liked by the Princess is Ye Li's honor. May I know where the Princess wishes to invite me to play? "
Princess Changle joyfully left Zhaoyang Princess' embrace, pulling Ye Li with one hand and Hua Tianxiang with the other as she ran outside. "Follow this Princess." Ye Li's nimble movements did not matter. On the contrary, Hua Tianxiang, being dragged along by Princess Changle, stumbled and fell. Behind them, the Empress helplessly instructed the servants to follow and keep an eye on them.
Princess Changle pulled the two through the imperial gardens, running all the way to the back of the rockery in the northwest corner of the imperial gardens before stopping. Turning her head, she saw that the palace servants had not followed them. Only then did she relax and frown. Softly complaining, she said, "These people are truly annoying. Following me everywhere."
Ye Li smiled and replied, "They are following the Empress and the Emperor's orders. If they can't find you, perhaps they will be punished." Waving her hand, Princess Changle replied, "Don't worry. My Imperial Mother is a good person. She will not casually punish palace servants. However, those people are very annoying. They like to tell Imperial Father and the other concubines what I say. This Princess hates them. The two of you, follow me. "
With a face full of smiles, Princess Changle climbed up the rockery. As she did so, she turned her head and said to the two, "This place is very large. If we climb up, they won't be able to find us."
Ye Li looked around. This rockery was indeed quite large. If they hid here and did not look carefully, they might not be able to find them. However … "Princess, why are we climbing up?"
Princess Changle turned her head to look at her. Stroking her hair, which was adorned with a string of pearls, she replied, "Uncle Prince Ding said that a bad woman has made you unhappy and wanted me to find a place to hide you. In a moment, he will come to pick you up. Hmm … also, doesn't Elder Cousin have something to tell you? "
Ye Li did not know whether to laugh or cry. Hide her? She dared to bet that this was not what Mo Xiuyao had told Princess Changle. Tilting her head, she looked at the similarly astonished Hua Tianxiang. Hua Tianxiang was also looking at Princess Changle. Princess Changle lightly snorted, turning her head to continue climbing. "Who is this Princess? Imperial Father wishes to marry Elder Cousin Xiangxiang to the Northern Tribes. I asked mama. The Northern Tribes is a very bad place. The people there are coarse and barbaric. It is cold and secluded. There is also no good food to eat. I went to beg Uncle Prince Ding. Uncle Prince Ding said that Princess Ding has the final say in this matter. As a result, we can speak now. Come on up. "
Helpless, the two could only follow her and climb up. Sure enough, there was a place halfway up the rockery where people could hide. Seeing how quiet it was, it was obvious that there were people here often. Sitting on the rockery, Ye Li smiled and asked, "Therefore, Princess wishes to request that I not marry Tianxiang to the Northern Tribes?"
Princess Changle gazed at her anxiously. "Will you agree?"
Ye Li smiled. "What benefits would there be if I agree?"
Thinking it over, Princess Changle replied, "This Princess can give you all of my treasures. I have many treasures. They were all given to me by Imperial Father. Imperial Mother said that these things are very precious. Is that possible? "
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