The Enchanting Imperial Concubine (Book 3)

Chapter 467 - Complete

The Eldest Princess was taken aback.

It was clearly quite unexpected.

However, her maid couldn't help but say, "Since the young master saw it, why not pick it up?"

"The belongings of a lady should not be taken casually; it's very disrespectful," the young man said seriously.

Seeing his stern expression, the Eldest Princess found it amusing.

She gently covered her lips with her handkerchief but still expressed her gratitude first.

"Thank you, young master, for your guidance. May I ask for your esteemed name?"

The young man cupped his hands in greeting. "I am Zhou Jinyao, the legitimate son of the Grand Scholar of Zhangtian Pavillion. There's no need for thanks, Miss; please hurry and look for your belongings. I shall take my leave."

After saying this, he left with his attendant.

The Eldest Princess glanced at his retreating figure a couple more times before taking her maid to search for the lost earring.

"There are really such strange people in the world; this is the first time I've encountered one," her maid said, speechless.

The Eldest Princess smiled and replied, "Isn't he quite charming? His character is also very pure."

On the other side, the young servant couldn't help but ask,

"The young master introduced himself; why didn't you ask where that girl came from?"

"How foolish," Zhou Jinyao said, reaching out to lightly tap the servant's head, his expression serious. "To casually inquire about a girl's given name would be quite unseemly."

The servant rubbed his forehead, thinking that only his young master could be so dull.

Yet the servant himself was the one being naive, as he hadn't noticed that when his young master mustered the courage to speak to that girl, his ears had turned red.

In any case, this chance encounter seemed to have formed a connection between the two.

____________

They had been staying in Lingxi Garden for a month and returned to the palace just two days before New Year's Eve.

Ye Yun intended to return to Zhaochun Palace, after all, they had agreed that the Fengxi Palace, where Xie Shi had previously lived, would be remodeled into four small courtyards, and she would continue to live in her old place.

Interestingly, Zhaochun Palace was even closer to Jiuchen Palace than Fengxi Palace.

However, Ning Chen did not agree; he insisted on keeping her by his side, effectively settling her in Jiuchen Palace.

Of course, this was also because Zhaochun Palace was currently being prepared in full swing; knowing it in advance would ruin the surprise.

As soon as the couple returned to the palace, they received the Fourth Prince's incredibly resentful gaze.

During this time, with their parents away, he had to play both father and mother, taking care of his two younger brothers. As the Crown Prince, he also had to bear the burden of state affairs that his father had passed on to him in the name of training; it was exhausting.

The Crown Prince was feeling aggrieved, but he was just a child after all.

Yet, feeling wronged didn't matter; Ning Chen thought that since his son was so clever and outstanding, he should make sure to train his son well, allowing himself to enjoy life earlier.