Chapter 523: Chapter 523 Difficult to be a Hostage (18) Chapter 523: Chapter 523 Difficult to be a Hostage (18) “Greetings to the Third Prince.”

Lian Qiong had just returned not long ago, and Miss Cui had yet to meet this Third Prince, but since Chen Fei had greeted him, she surely had to pay her respects.

Lian Qiong bit into a sugar-coated haw, the brightly colored treat held gently between his pearly white teeth, as he took it into his mouth.

There was no particular expression on his face, but to those observing, it appeared exceedingly tempting.

With his cheeks slightly puffed, Lian Qiong’s voice was a bit muffled, “And you are?”

The man before her radiated ease.

His eyes were warm and soft, as if bearing a smile, mesmerizing to the point where one did not wish to look away from him.

To be honest, Miss Cui felt that this Third Prince didn’t seem as frightening as the rumors suggested.

…The Third Prince eating a sugar-coated haw was actually quite adorable.

Miss Cui boldly sized up Lian Qiong.

The more she looked, the more stunning she found him.

The Third Prince’s visage was even more handsome than that of the other princes.

No wonder he had a mother renowned throughout the world for her beauty.

Miss Cui’s thoughts wandered, her face flushing with a hint of shyness, and a touch of a strange light flickered in her eyes, “Your Highness, I…”

“Your Highness, this is the young lady from Marquis Yongan’s Mansion.” As a close guard, Chen Fei was obliged to recognize court officials and their families, to remind his master when he did not recognize someone.

Interrupted by Chen Fei, Miss Cui glared at him in dissatisfaction.

“Oh…” Lian Qiong’s “oh” was drawn out somewhat long: “That old guy from Marquis Yongan…”

“Your Highness,” Chen Fei’s voice tensed, “Haven’t you planned to go outside the city to watch the sunset?”

You can call him an old bugger in private all you want.

But to say it in front of his daughter, are you serious?!

“Right, yes.” Lian Qiong nodded, took another bite of the sugar-coated haw, with some sugar residue sticking to the corner of his mouth. His tongue slipped out to lick it off–a casual gesture that was indescribably alluring.

“So, Your Highness…” Chen Fei gestured for Lian Qiong to hurry and get on the carriage.

He was sitting in the carriage just fine just now.

Suddenly wanting to get off, and telling him to go ahead.

And now he went to buy a sugar-coated haw?

So this is the prince’s new hobby?

“If you’re going to watch the sunset, Your Highness, do you know the place? I know of a few good ones…”

“Miss Cui, have some self-respect,” said Chen Fei in a not-so-friendly tone, it was all but written on his face ‘do not seduce my master.’
Do you think you can seduce my master?

You’re out of your mind!

One life is not enough for him to squander!!

Lian Qiong’s gaze shifted, “You know?”

Miss Cui, originally upset by Chen Fei’s scolding, brightened instantly when Lian Qiong asked, her smile returning, “Yes, Your Highness, I know.”

“Well then, arrange a carriage for Miss Cui. We’ll go watch the sunset together,” Lian Qiong said with a smile.

Chen Fei: “…”

It’s all over!

The old bugger… no, how is he to deceive Marquis Yongan now.

He could only hope the prince wouldn’t go too far and would spare a life.

“Your Highness, there’s no need for such trouble, I can sit with you…” Miss Cui, her face flushed and hopeful, seemingly forgot all about Chuzheng.

“Hmm…” The man took a bite of the sugar-coated haw, chewed it slowly, as if pondering. After a moment, he tilted his head slightly, “That won’t do, Miss Cui. I have invited the Prince of Wei Country to sit with me, and as men and women are different, it’s better to keep separate, don’t you agree?”

Lian Qiong’s voice was so charming that it left Miss Cui utterly dizzy, “Y-Your Highness is right.”

Chen Fei: “…”

Stay calm, stay calm.

Maybe the prince was in a good mood and, considering Miss Cui was a young lady, would show some tender affection… Given past experiences, Chen Fei thought it best to figure out how to deal with the old bugger… no, Marquis Yongan.

Wait a minute!

What did the prince just say?

He was going to invite the Prince of Wei Country?!

Chen Fei snapped to his senses and when he looked up, he saw that his master had already gone over to Chuzheng’s side.

Chuzheng watched him with a cold gaze.

Lian Qiong stood at the bottom of the steps, looking up at her.

Chuzheng’s lashes fluttered down, her tone chilly, “Have you forgotten what I told you before?”

Lian Qiong, innocent: “What did you tell me?”

Chuzheng: “Don’t talk to me in that tone.” It was annoying to listen to.

Chuzheng wasn’t sure if it was more annoying to hear him talk like that or to hear him talk like that to someone else.

But since it was uncomfortable, that was not allowed.

Lian Qiong laughed: “How I speak is my freedom, is the Prince of Wei Country being too nosy?”

Chuzheng: “Do you really like that?”

Lian Qiong: “…”

It had nothing to do with liking or disliking, he had always been like this, and was used to it by now.

Lian Qiong cleared his throat, and changed the subject directly: “I wonder if it would be an honor to invite the Thirteenth Prince to watch the sunset in gratitude for his help last time.”

Chuzheng stepped down the stairs: “You want to send me packing just by watching a sunset?” What did he take me for! Sunsets are not that impressive, no going!

Lian Qiong watched the handsome youth approaching him, his smile deepening at the corners of his lips: “Then what does the Thirteenth Prince suggest?”

“Nothing.”

Chuzheng glanced at Miss Cui, who had already gotten into her carriage and was sending off her entourage.

Looks like teaching this bastard a lesson later wasn’t going to happen.

“Is the Thirteenth Prince really not going?”

“Not going.”

Lian Qiong suddenly leaned in, his sweet breath wafting over, Chuzheng’s eyes shifted lightly, landing on his brilliant red lips.

“Didn’t the Thirteenth Prince say he liked me? Why won’t you agree to watch the sunset when I invite you?” The man’s gaze was soft and inclusive, as if the whole world had room for only her. He watched her intently, as if she were the only person in his world.

That kind of focus easily led people astray.

Chuzheng remained unmoved, continuing with a cold expression.

Watching what sunset, a waste of time…

Chuzheng had not yet spoken when the King’s Account spoke up first.

[Miss, I beg you to go, you can’t refuse a Good Person Card request, what if he gets angry and turns dark?!]
The King’s Account pleaded earnestly.

Chuzheng relented.

“Go.”

Lian Qiong raised an eyebrow, the amusement in his eyes became clearer.

“Thirteenth Prince, please.”

Chuzheng got into the carriage, Lian Qiong patted Chen Fei on the shoulder: “He doesn’t like me!”

He said with a sense of certainty.

“Your Highness?” Chen Fei was confused: “Isn’t that better?”

Being fancied by a man, that’s what’s truly scary!

“Better what.” Lian Qiong gave him a dismissive look: “You don’t understand, it would be good if he liked me.”

Chen Fei: “??”

What does Your Highness mean by that?

Chen Fei didn’t dare ask too much–of course, it wasn’t the right time either–he gestured to someone nearby.

“Stop those people first.” Chen Fei whispered the command.

If these people went back to cause trouble, and something really went wrong, it wouldn’t be easy to handle.

So they had to detain them first.

Watch what His Highness planned to do, then clean up the mess afterward.

Chen Fei exhaled heavily. What on earth made His Highness think of watching the sunset today?!

No need for sunsets, without them, there would be no trouble!

Chen Fei hopped into the carriage and drove off.

However, someone had been forgotten.

At this time, Chang Yan was still inside the shop; Chuzheng’s action had frightened her.

Then the Third Prince showed up.

She remembered her father’s words, to avoid getting involved with the Third Prince if possible.

But Chuzheng was still outside.

While she hesitated, the Third Prince had already left with Chuzheng.

Chang Yan walked out in a daze.

So, this shop?