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Gong Chang'an knew that barbarians were naturally bold and generous. If they gave you something, it meant they genuinely wanted to give it to you. It would be unseemly for them to hesitate and refuse.

So he readily accepted the money, saying, "It's only natural to stand up for what's right when you see injustice. Actually, these two asked me to help this young lady."

He raised his finger and pointed at Ying Tong and Ying Bai.

The barbarian boy bowed to them in thanks.

"Alright, alright, everyone disperse!" The guards dispersed the crowd.

"What's your name?" the barbarian girl asked Gong Chang'an as she approached.

"My name is Gong Chang'an."

"Oh! Where did you get those bugs? Could you sell me one?" The girl was very sincere.

"Young lady, you've been fooled. It was just an ordinary bee searching for fragrance," Gong Chang'an laughed. "Look at the person who stole my purse, isn't he doing just fine now?"

At this moment, the person who had previously stolen Gong Chang'an's money pouch and was curled up on the ground got up.

"Oh dear, isn't he dead?!" The maid next to the girl jumped up.

"He didn't die; it was all an act," Gong Chang'an explained.

It turned out that Gong Chang'an had already made arrangements with the eunuch in front of Ying Tong before taking action, instructing him to take his money bag and blend into the crowd.

He then pretended that his purse had been stolen and searched for the thief.

He had been raising that bee for several years. It was originally intended to help Wen Mingqian find fragrances, and because it was well-fed, it grew exceptionally large.

Now that Wen Mingqian no longer needs it to search for fragrance, Gong Chang'an keeps it as a pet.

This time, in order to scare people, they temporarily named it Suozhen and even created a set of superpowers for it.

As for why it landed on the little eunuch's head, it was because Gong Chang'an had smeared nectar on the little eunuch's head beforehand.

The bees feed on it year-round and are very familiar with the smell.

So once Gong Chang'an released it, it naturally went towards that scent.

Then the little eunuch pretended to be bitten and poisoned, and those who didn't know the truth would inevitably believe it.

What happened next was only natural.

"You're amazing!" The girl gave Gong Chang'an a thumbs up. "You have as many ideas as the stars in the sky."

Bazan is their tribal term, meaning the most intelligent person.

"Zhuolahan, I haven't even said anything to you yet. Who told you to sneak out without anyone with you?" the barbarian boy scolded his sister. "You're making me so worried."

"Alright, stop nagging me. I've had enough of being wronged today." Zhuolahan said matter-of-factly, showing how much her brother dotes on her.

"Chang'an, it's getting late, we should go back." Ying Tong called to Gong Chang'an.

Gong Chang'an quickly agreed and walked back.

"Wait a minute!" Zhuolahan called out to him.

Gong Chang'an turned around, and Zhuolahan ran over, took off the coral bead from his neck and put it on Gong Chang'an, and then kissed him on the cheek.

"I like you! You wait, I'll come find you again."

After saying that, he ran away. Gong Chang'an was so embarrassed that his face turned completely red, and for a moment he couldn't react at all.

Ying Bai couldn't help but tease him: "Chang'an, Chang'an, you're so young and you're already accumulating romantic debts."

By the time they returned to the palace, it was already dinnertime.

Wen Mingqian was waiting for his son.

"You've been gone for so long today, where have you been?" Wen Mingqian asked while wiping his face with a handkerchief.

"I've been through quite a lot today." Gong Chang'an then told Wen Mingqian everything that had happened that day, but he didn't mention that Zhuolahan had kissed him.

“The Liu family is used to being arrogant. They’ve suffered a loss this time, so they’ll still hold a grudge against us,” Wen Mingqian said with a smile.

"Who cares! They hold a grudge against us, and we hold a grudge against them too!" Gong Chang'an sneered. "We'll settle things sooner or later."

The following day, the King of Chu and his queen entered the palace together.

Princess Chu wanted to pay her respects to the Empress, but on the way she encountered Gong Chang'an and her son Ying Bai.

"Has the morning lesson finished?" Princess Chu asked with a smile. "Where is the Prince of Zhao's heir?"

"The Empress asked the Crown Prince to stay and speak with us. We were originally going to the Jingzhong Pavilion to see His Majesty," Gong Chang'an said with a smile. "Now that you're here, let the Crown Prince speak with you!"

"No need, it's more important to see His Majesty," Princess Chu hurriedly said. "I'm not in a rush to go out, I can see him later. His Highness has also gone to the Pavilion of Reflection, you should go there quickly!"

"If the Princess Consort wishes to take a stroll, she can certainly have my mother accompany her," Gong Chang'an said. "She's in her own room!"

"Alright, I haven't seen her in a long time, and I was just thinking of talking to her!" Princess Chu said with a smile.

After Gong Chang'an and his companion left, the maidservant in front of the princess said, "That Fourth Young Master Gong is quite the little devil. He knew that the Empress couldn't see us right now, so he told us to go to his mother's room."

"Yes, this child is very sensible despite his young age. I wonder what his mother ate when she was pregnant with him, that he is so precocious." Princess Chu could not hide her admiration.

"However, I always feel that this Fourth Young Master Gong seems to be closer to our young master." The maid looked around and whispered, "It's clear that he and our young master get along better."

"Who knows? Maybe he's just naturally charming and approachable, making people feel close to him no matter who he's with!" Princess Chu smiled. "His mother, however, clearly favors Princess Zhao."

As the master and servant talked, they indeed bypassed the Empress's palace and arrived at Wen Mingqian's residence.

Xiaoyue was hanging handkerchiefs out to dry when she saw Princess Chu arrive and quickly greeted her.

She deliberately raised her voice so that Wen Mingqian inside the room could hear her.

"I was unaware of Your Highness's presence; I have been rude." Wen Mingqian hurriedly came out.

"Are you doing needlework?" Princess Chu asked with a smile. "I ran into Bai'er and Chang'an earlier, and they said you weren't serving the Empress, so I came over to talk to you."

"Her Majesty the Empress is asking about the Prince of Zhao's son's book right now, so I shouldn't disturb her." Wen Mingqian lifted the curtain and invited Princess Chu in. "Princess, it's really a bit of an inconvenience for you to be here in my humble abode."

"Look at what you're saying. I'm glad you didn't mind that I came uninvited." Princess Chu said as she walked in. She saw that although Wen Mingqian's room was not large, it was clean and tidy, and there was a light fragrance that made her feel happy.

Xiaoyue had already brought the tea up, and Wen Mingqian said apologetically, "My tea isn't very good, but please have a couple of sips to soothe your throat, Your Highness."

“You are a refined person, and everything you use is exceptionally elegant. I can’t really tell the quality of tea, but I do judge by whether the person I’m drinking with is someone I get along with.” The Princess of Chu was also quite eloquent.

"The weather is getting cooler, so I had Xiaoyue brew some red dates for tea. Your Highness, please try it and see if it suits your taste." Wen Mingqian personally served the teacup to Princess Chu.

"That's why I say you're so skillful; the aroma of this jujube tea is so comforting." Princess Chu took the teacup, raising an eyebrow and smiling. (End of Chapter)