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Chapter 199 Taking Advantage Openly and Honestly

Gu Xizhi nodded: "Exactly."

Liang Jiang blinked and took the initiative to say to Chu Xiucheng in the carriage, "I have long admired Young Master Chu's name. It is an honor to meet you."

She pronounced the words "Liangjiang" very clearly, and then carefully observed the expression on the face of this young master Chu.

A look of amazement flashed across Chu Xiucheng's face. He lifted the carriage curtain, jumped down from the carriage, and bowed deeply to Liang Jiang.

"So you are the famous Princess Heya. It is truly an honor to meet you today."

Liang Jiang was somewhat surprised by Chu Xiucheng's reaction.

Based on what he knew, Liang Su impersonated him and got to know Chu Xiucheng of the Grand Tutor's Mansion. Moreover, the two met by the lake on the night of Qixi Festival.

But why is Chu Xiucheng not reacting at all? Could it be that I'm overthinking things? Liang Su didn't impersonate me?
She continued tentatively, "Young Master Chu looks familiar. Have we met somewhere before?"

Chu Xiucheng shook his head in confusion: "If I had seen the princess with such a peerless and extraordinary appearance, how could I not remember her?"

Unfortunately, I was too busy with other matters to attend to the poetry gathering at your residence last time. I am deeply regretful to have missed it today upon seeing the Princess.

That's some serious flattery. Who says all intellectuals are bookworms?

Liang Jiang continued to probe, "Does Young Master Chu know my sister?"

Chu Xiucheng shook his head, denying it outright: "I've never seen it before, why does the princess ask such a question?"

That's really strange. He doesn't know Liang Su, and he has no doubt about his identity as Princess Heya. So what is Liang Su's status in associating with him?

Or perhaps, the person Liang Su was dating wasn't Chu Xiucheng, but someone else entirely.

Although it was a bit presumptuous of her to ask this question, Liang Jiang couldn't help but ask it in order to clear up the misunderstanding.

“But I heard from my younger sister that she knows you, Young Master Chu, and that she just met you on Qixi Festival.”

Chu Xiucheng was not surprised: "On the night of Qixi Festival, I was dragged by my classmates to attend the Qixi banquet with the winding stream. There were quite a few women at the banquet that day. Perhaps I saw them there by chance, but I can't remember them."

Well, that's possible too.

Falling flowers are intentional and flowing water is ruthless.

Liang Su was smug about this, even deluding herself into thinking she was the perfect match, and full of hope, while this young master Chu had no particular affection for her.

Wait a minute, didn't they say he even sent out a letter and matched Liang Su's couplet? How could he have no recollection of that at all?

"Perhaps I was being presumptuous. I heard from my younger sister that Young Master Chu could compose a poem in seven steps and was quick-witted. I thought you two had practiced together before."

"You flatter me, my sister," Chu Xiucheng said politely. "I have also heard that not only are you exceptionally brave and skilled in martial arts, but you are also extraordinary in poetry. I would like to ask you for some pointers another day. Would that be convenient?"

It's convenient, but the skill involved is just...it's like bringing up the very thing you shouldn't be talking about.

I felt a little embarrassed for a moment.

Just as she was about to politely decline, Gu Xizhi, who was listening to the two of them chatting away as if they were old friends, immediately became unhappy.

This was the first time he had seen Liang Jiang so proactively strike up a conversation with a young man, and he seemed quite interested.

Moreover, Chu Xiucheng openly flirted with Liang Jiang right in front of him. If he didn't say anything, would Liang Jiang just agree to it?

He immediately said with displeasure, "The princess and I have important matters to attend to these two days and are not free for the time being."

Chu Xiucheng was slightly disappointed. He knew that Liang Jiang had trained at Yuhua Mountain, and the literary sage of Yuhua Mountain was a remarkable person revered by scholars all over the world.

Today, upon meeting Liang Jiang, I found her to be elegant and refined, and her speech was not as rude and unruly as Gu Xizhi had described. Therefore, I had the idea of ​​exchanging ideas with Liang Jiang.

"When will the princess have time?"

"I……"

Before Liang Jiang could speak, Gu Xizhi interrupted her impatiently, saying, "We haven't had time these past few days. We're in a bit of a hurry, so we'll have to take our leave now."

Before Chu Xiucheng could speak, he grabbed Liang Jiang's hand and said, "Let's go." On the bustling street, Liang Jiang was a little stunned when her hand was suddenly grasped by Gu Xizhi.

Isn't he afraid of being seen by others, causing misunderstandings, and spreading unpleasant rumors tomorrow?
She struggled a couple of times, but Gu Xizhi gripped her hand even tighter, enveloping her entire hand in his palm as if he wanted to crush her bones.

Right in front of the dumbfounded Chu Xiucheng, he arrogantly dragged her over.

I recall that the prince's opinion of this Princess Heya was not very good.

They say she's rude and has a bad temper.

They also said that she has the backing of the entire Yuhua Mountain and should not be messed with.

So what is he doing now?
Liang Jiang was also baffled, especially since she still had unresolved questions: "Your Highness, what are you doing? I still have things to discuss with Young Master Chu..."

Suddenly looking up, she saw Gu Xizhi with his thin lips tightly pressed together, his jawline taut, and his face gloomy. He walked forward without even glancing at her, seemingly... angry?
What are you angry about?

They were perfectly fine when they came out of the palace just now, weren't they?

He swallowed back the criticism.

She then whispered, "Let me go first. Men and women shouldn't touch each other. What you're doing isn't right."

Gu Xizhi ignored her protests and dragged her along, catching up with Guan Qi who was leading the horse ahead.

He strode up to the horse and finally released Liang Jiang's hand.

Just as Liang Jiang was about to complain indignantly, Gu Xizhi suddenly bent down, swept her up, and hugged her in his arms.

Caught off guard, Liang Jiang cried out in fright, "What are you doing?"

The next moment, Gu Xizhi lifted her high onto the horse's back, causing the surrounding people to turn their heads and look at the two of them.

Gu Xizhi remained silent, gripping the saddle with one hand, and with a light touch of his toes, he leaped into the air, landing steadily behind Liang Jiang. He then wrapped his arms around her and grabbed the reins.

The galangal naturally fell into Gu Xizhi's arms, clinging tightly to her.

Surrounded by people, Liang Jiang dared not shout, for fear of attracting even more attention.

Her face flushed red, she snapped, "What exactly do you want to do? Put me down!"

Gu Xizhi's face remained tense, but with the beauty in his arms, his eyes were no longer so sharp, but rather had a hint of playfulness.

"I want to compose poems and essays with you, and discuss academic matters."

"I can't!" Liang Jiang replied without hesitation.

"I can!"

With a flick of the reins, the horse galloped away in a cloud of dust.

The ponytail brushed against the face of the person watching the game, stinging slightly. He rubbed his face, stunned by his master's smooth and skillful moves.

Aren't there two horses?

On such a hot day, why do two people insist on squeezing onto one horse? Isn't that just blatantly taking advantage of their own aunt?
Why isn't Grandma angry? If it were any other man taking advantage of her like that, she would have slapped him across the face long ago, right?

No, my master is a prince, I can't slap him.

What kind of shady business were those two up to?

Should I pursue him or not?
Gu Xizhi and the other person rode directly out of the city. When they reached a place with few pedestrians, Gu Xizhi sped away and let go of the reins.

The cool autumn breeze tossed Liang Jiang's hair, playfully slapping Gu Xizhi's face, making it a little itchy.

He had to lean forward and nuzzle his face against Liang Jiang's ear.

Liang Jiang was extremely flustered, and she had a very subtle premonition.

Gu Xizhi seems to have gone mad today. He dares to treat me so recklessly in the bustling city. What exactly does he want to do once we leave the city?
(End of this chapter)