freenovelworld Chapter 537 is truly a laughing stock.
Chapter 537 is truly a laughing stock.
Ye Qinghao, who had difficulty walking, did not come out to see them off. Only Ye Zirui and the steward, along with the other people in the mansion, waited at the second gate.
"Don't worry, sister. We will take good care of you during the National Day holiday. You don't need to worry too much about home while you are at the border. We will send the spirit beasts to deliver any news from home in a timely manner."
"Okay." Ye Qing'an replied with her head down, but her brows were still slightly furrowed as she held Eleven in her arms, seemingly reluctant to part with her.
"Miss Ye, it's time to set off."
Hearing the urging voice, Ye Qing'an put Eleven down, pursed her lips, mounted her horse, and left, looking back every few steps.
The army set off from the altar outside the city and met up with Ye Qing'an at the long pavilion outside the city.
However, to Ye Qing'an's surprise, the person leading the troops this time was actually... the Crown Prince.
When Ye Qing'an saw the Crown Prince at the pavilion, her pupils contracted slightly, and she quickly dismounted and bowed: "This humble woman greets Your Highness the Crown Prince."
"Miss Ye, there's no need for such formalities."
Ye Qing'an stood up, bowed her head and smiled: "Your Majesty asked me to accompany the army on the expedition. I was a little at a loss for a moment because I had never been on an expedition before. So I have been busy preparing for the expedition these past few days. I didn't know that the person leading the troops on this expedition was actually His Highness the Crown Prince."
The Crown Prince laughed heartily: "Yes, it was my own initiative to lead the troops into battle. However, it was more than half a month ago that I volunteered to lead the troops into battle, and my father only agreed seven days ago. When I went to submit my request beforehand, I did not expect to be able to travel with Miss Ye."
Ye Qing'an's eyes flickered. More than half a month ago, he volunteered to lead troops into battle.
That was before she became the Supreme One, but only seven days ago did Yi Yun Kui agree to it, which was after... she returned to Wangjing to meet the Emperor, or even after the Crown Prince came to the Ye residence to see her.
So, Yi Yunkui arranged it this way on purpose?
So, was the Crown Prince's request to lead the expedition his own will, or was it a choice he made after being influenced by Ye Zirui's illusion?
Countless thoughts flashed through Ye Qing'an's mind, but she didn't show it on her face. She just smiled and said, "Then I hope Your Highness will take good care of me on this trip."
The Crown Prince's lips curled slightly, his gaze fixed on Ye Qing'an's face, a half-smile playing on his lips: "That's natural, after all..."
The prince did not finish speaking, but his eyes seemed to have hooks, clearly conveying the unspoken words.
After all, she was the one he wanted.
Ye Qing'an avoided eye contact, her ears turning slightly red.
Seeing this, the crown prince was pleased with himself and laughed loudly: "Alright, let's set off. It's getting late. If we don't set off soon, it will probably get dark before we get very far."
Ye Qing'an bowed in response, then her thoughts turned to something else, and she remembered what Ye Qinghao had repeatedly told her: "This humble woman has another request."
"Hmm?" The Crown Prince raised an eyebrow. "What is it?"
"A lot has happened in the manor recently. My father thinks that perhaps the manor has been tainted by something unclean. So he asked me to go to Huguo Temple to ask Abbot Minghua for a fortune stick and offer incense when we pass by. However, I rarely go out and do not know where Huguo Temple is. So I would like to ask when our army will pass by Huguo Temple so that I can make plans in advance."
“Abbot Minghua,” the Crown Prince narrowed his eyes, but his face remained expressionless. “Abbot Minghua’s ability to interpret divination and fortune-telling is indeed first-rate. From here to Huguo Temple, at our pace, we should arrive by tomorrow evening. We will then set up camp not far from Huguo Temple, and you can stay there for the night.”
"Very well, then thank you, Your Highness."
The Crown Prince chuckled, “No need to thank me. It’s just as I haven’t visited Abbot Minghua at Huguo Temple in a long time. Tomorrow I will accompany Miss Ye to listen to him preach.”
"it is good."
Ye Qing'an knew in her heart that the Crown Prince was definitely not at ease with her, or perhaps he had some other plans.
However, it's just right...
Ye Qing'an bowed and took his leave, then mounted his horse, and the army set off.
The day passed peacefully. That night, the army set up camp on a wide grassland. Ye Qing'an was reading when she heard the Crown Prince's voice from outside: "Is Miss Ye here?"
Ye Qing'an raised her eyes and glanced at the tent entrance, then stood up, lifted the blanket, and walked out: "Your Highness."
The prince nodded, but his gaze was fixed on the distance: "Tonight the moon is nearing its fullest, and there are many stars. The scenery is beautiful. Would Miss Ye like to take a walk with me?"
"nature."
Qingdai quickly took a cloak and draped it over Ye Qing'an's shoulders, then handed her a lantern. Ye Qing'an took the lantern and followed the Crown Prince into the distance.
After walking a distance, the prince stopped. In the distance, there was a river, and in the quiet of the night, he could clearly hear the murmuring of the water not far away.
"Before, I meant, before I found you, Father had seen you?"
"Yes." Ye Qing'an did not hide anything, her voice was gentle: "After I returned to Wangjing City from the Monster Forest, I was taken to the palace and met the Emperor."
"What did Father Emperor say to you? Why didn't you tell me when I went to see you at the Ye residence?"
"Your Highness, you haven't asked me about this either." Ye Qing'an blinked, her face full of innocence. The moon was already very full tonight, and the sky was full of stars. In addition, the lantern in Ye Qing'an's hand clearly reflected her expression and appearance.
“That day…” Ye Qing’an lowered her eyes to look at the lantern in her hand: “The Emperor asked me if I was willing to enter the palace.”
The crown prince frowned, a flash of malice appearing in his eyes before quickly vanishing: "Is that so? I didn't know that before. If I had known, I wouldn't have told you those things. However..."
The Crown Prince reached out and grasped the jade pendant at his waist: "If I remember correctly, Consort Jing should be your aunt, right? And... Father Emperor previously bestowed a marriage upon the Fifth Prince and Miss Ye?"
"Yes." Ye Qing'an nodded, a hint of embarrassment on her face.
"I also feel that if I were to enter the palace, the seniority would be a bit too complicated. But the Emperor said that he wanted me to enter the palace not to favor me, but simply to give me a legitimate opportunity to serve the Emperor."
The Crown Prince chuckled: "Isn't it for the sake of favoring you?"
The Crown Prince's gaze fell on Ye Qing'an's face, and he thought to himself, "How can I not favor her when I have such a face and she is also a concubine in the harem?"
That's a joke.
Such jokes might fool naive young girls.
However, he was also a man, and naturally knew how unrealistic those words were.
"So, what are your thoughts? What do you want? What do you care about?"