He and Yu Yi left the room and found an open area, having their attendants stay far away to facilitate their conversation. They discussed Luo Ding’s probing, with Yu Yi saying, “Luo Ding is pleased to see you fighting.”
Meng Qing laughed, “He keeps trying to provoke, so I deliberately made him think Luo Zhan hates Luo Ye, and vice versa.”
Yu Yi said, “I heard everything you said. Also, Shu Lan came here today.”
Meng Qing asked in surprise, “Did she give you a hard time?”
Yu Yi glanced at him, “In my current appearance, how could she possibly trouble me?”
The conversation continues with playful banter between Meng Qing and Yu Yi about eating lunch together and their current disguised states.
Those clothes in the box were not bad, some had hardly been worn, just made the year before last. The maids sorted these dresses and accessories into a specific box.
Shu Lan said softly, “Since they’re unwanted, give them away. Quickly find someone.” After a moment, she added, “Find the brightly colored ones.”
Yu Yi was chatting with Meng Qing when he heard Shu Lan arrive. He glanced at him with a smile and whispered, “Your prince’s wife is here.”
Meng Qing grimaced and said, “Men don’t interfere with inner courtyard affairs. I should leave.”
Yu Yi glared at him, “Dare to leave now? Isn’t this because of your frequent visits to Sheng Xue Yuan? If you had used video chat, Shu Lan wouldn’t have come to trouble me.”
Meng Qing smiled bitterly, “I wouldn’t dare.” He turned to Shu Lan with a calm expression, “Shu Lan, what brings you to find Yi Gugu?”
Shu Lan, seeing Luo Zhan clearly standing up for Yi Yao, felt increasingly uncomfortable. She smiled, “I noticed Yi Gugu lacks clothing and accessories, so I specially selected some clothes to give her.”
Yu Yi shook her head, “Your Highness is too kind. How could a commoner accept such noble clothing?” She understood Shu Lan’s implied criticism, making her feel inferior while appearing generous.
Shu Lan was stunned, looking inquiringly at the woman before her, wondering if Luo Zhan didn’t know her true appearance? She asked in confusion, “Why are you…
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Meng Qing, hearing their conversation outside the door, asked, “Miss Yi, have you changed?”
