Qi Chenxuan looked at my hurriedly escaping back, his lips curving with a devilish smile, a glimmer of interest in his eyes, “It’s nothing, just someone suddenly transforming from a sparrow to a phoenix, getting too excited!”
“Is that so?” the empress hesitated, frowning, thinking: That girl’s reaction seems like she doesn’t want to marry her imperial son!
Qi Chenxuan was only focused on the person running away and didn’t see the calculating smile on the empress’s face.
He confidently answered, “Don’t worry, she can’t escape! I’ve decided, I want her…”
The empress feigned concern, “But what if she doesn’t want to marry you? Are you planning to force her?” She knew her son well – the more unattainable something was, the more he would desire it! She hoped the girl wouldn’t disappoint her…
Qi Chenxuan was momentarily stunned. He had never considered this question. After a brief daze, he quickly regained his composure, “Mother, rest assured. I will find a way to make her agree obediently. Mother just needs to arrange the marriage!”
Whatever he wanted, he had never failed to obtain, including… a person.
…
Damn, I’ve caused trouble
I ran back to the laundry department, worried someone might be chasing me, occasionally looking back. Unexpectedly, I bumped into someone, hearing an “Ouch.” Turning around, I saw the palace maid Mingxi rubbing her forehead and frowning at me, “Xiamo, what’s wrong with you? You’re rushing about like you’ve seen a ghost! Be careful, or the supervisor will scold you!”
“Hehe…” I forced a smile, looking apologetic, “Sorry! I was walking too fast and didn’t see you. Are you okay?”
“I’m fine!” Mingxi shook her head, glancing behind me to ensure nothing was amiss, then asked, “Weren’t you going to deliver clothes to Lady Summer? Why are you back so soon?”
“Oh no—”
Only then did I remember the clothes were still in the imperial garden.
If Lady Summer doesn’t receive her clothes, she’ll surely send someone to cause trouble!
I must retrieve them quickly. But I’m not sure if that mother and son have left.
