I became the tyrant's only belief.

Chapter 262 I want to marry you
"Your servant greets His Majesty, may His Majesty live long and healthy lives." Chu Liuzheng bowed.

King Rui smiled and waved his hand: "Get up, don't be restrained."

Chu Liuzheng asked, "I wonder why the prince called me here?"

Prince Rui stared at her and said, "Tomorrow is the eighth day of the second month. Are you willing to follow me out of the palace?"

[Of course not.]

Without waiting for Chu Liuzheng to refuse, King Rui said, "Don't worry about the errand. I will explain it to my brother. Just tell me whether you are willing or not."

Under King Rui's hopeful gaze, Chu Liuzheng shook his head firmly.

King Rui's eyes darkened, and he clenched his hands at his side into fists unwillingly, and asked in a low voice: "Why?"

【There are many reasons. 】

"If the prince wants someone to accompany him, there are many people who are more suitable than me. I dare not accept the prince's kindness, please forgive me." Chu Liuzheng bowed, "If the prince has no other instructions, I will take my leave first."

【It’s gone! 】

"Wait!" Prince Rui stretched out his hand to grab Chu Liuzheng's arm, slowly tightening it, and pursed his pale lips again and again, "I was sincere when I asked my brother for you that day."

Chu Liuzheng blinked.

[So? Should I feel honored to be treated as an object?]

Seeing that she remained silent, Prince Rui hurriedly explained: "I am not asking you to continue to be a maid. If you are willing, I can ask my brother to grant me marriage. I want you to be my princess."

[A marriage of honor?!]

Chu Liuzheng was shocked.

[嘤~ The opportunity to marry into a wealthy family is right in front of me. Fortunately, she is a fake, otherwise I would... Well, I still can't agree to it. No matter how beautiful she is, I can only admire her from afar and not touch her. ]

"I want to marry you." King Rui stared at Chu Liuzheng and held her arm tightly. A blush gradually spread to her cheeks, which were pale due to illness, making her look very beautiful.

[Oh, the first man in this life who said he wanted to marry me has appeared! ]

Chu Liuzheng looked at him and his heart beat faster.

[Ah!! Prince Rui’s face is really my cup of tea!! It’s hard not to be moved when he says he wants to marry me with such a face... No! Chu Liuzheng, calm down!! This is a beauty trap, a beauty trap, a beauty trap! This face is fake!!]

Chu Liuzheng calmed down and struggled to get rid of the King Rui's grip, but failed. She could only say, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty."

King Rui was delighted and looked at her with sparkling eyes: "You agreed?"

【Promise me a ghost! 】

"Your Highness is as precious as gold and jade, like the bright moon. I am a humble servant, insignificant and insignificant, and I dare not approach you." Chu Liuzheng said sternly, "If Your Highness tells His Majesty about this, His Majesty will surely be furious. Please take care of yourself and don't mention it again."

Prince Rui frowned in dissatisfaction and increased the strength of his hands.

[It hurts! ! ]

"Please let go, Your Majesty." Chu Liuzheng really wanted to kick the counterfeit.

Not only did King Rui not let go, he also picked up Chu Liuzheng and carried him sideways, then strode out.

[Wa Qu, this fake guy is not trying to force himself on me, right? ]

Chu Liuzheng kicked and kicked twice but to no avail, so he hardened his heart, reached out and touched King Rui's collar, and under King Rui's surprised gaze, he firmly and accurately pinched a spot on his chest and twisted it hard.

Prince Rui groaned in pain and loosened his grip. Chu Liuzheng took the opportunity to roll off his arm. Not caring about the pain, he got up and ran towards Wenhua Palace.

The Yulin Guards who were patrolling nearby had already noticed the strife here, but because one of the parties involved was Prince Rui, they did not dare to intervene rashly.

Seeing King Rui standing there with a sullen face, everyone could not help but move away to avoid his anger.

Chu Liuzheng ran all the way, not daring to look back.

Xiao Anzi was far away and didn't know what happened. Seeing Chu Liuzheng running back without even caring about his manners, he was very surprised and hurried to meet her, "What happened to the girl?"

"It's okay, I'll go in and take a look." Chu Liuzheng pushed the door open a crack and slipped in. She panted a little, raised her hand to touch her chest, walked in on tiptoe, and kept looking back.

[The counterfeit shouldn’t dare to pursue...]

Before he could finish his thought, he was unexpectedly bumped into a warm chest. Chu Liuzheng was startled and turned his head stiffly, meeting the emperor's gaze as he looked down.

Her eyes suddenly widened.

[Fuck! When did the tyrant wake up? ]

Xiao Jingfan thought to himself, your noisy voice can wake you up even when you are asleep.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me." Chu Liuzheng hurriedly stepped back and knelt down.

Xiao Jingfan lowered his eyes to look at her. Because he had just woken up, his cold voice was tinged with laziness: "Why are you so flustered?"

[Because your fake brother suddenly acted like a hooligan! ! ]

"Just now a spider fell from the beam. I have been afraid of spiders since I was a child, and I was frightened when I saw it suddenly." Chu Liuzheng casually brushed the loose hair on his forehead and lowered his head. "I didn't want to disturb your majesty's afternoon nap. I hope your majesty will forgive me."

Xiao Jingfan looked at her deeply and waved his hand: "I'm thirsty, bring me some tea."

Seeing that he didn't care, Chu Liuzheng hurriedly got up, went out to ask someone to serve her in the hall, and she went to the tea room herself.

Yuzhui was talking to Siyue, and when she saw her hurry in, she asked hurriedly, "Your Majesty, are you awake?"

Chu Liuzheng nodded, "Your Majesty has just woken up, make a cup of refreshing tea."

"You look pale, are you feeling unwell?" Siyue came over, grabbed Chu Liuzheng's wrist familiarly, and quietly took his pulse.

Chu Liuzheng did not expose her, but just shook his head: "No, I was just frightened by the spider and was a little startled."

Hearing this, Yuzhui turned to look at her with a puzzled look.

Isn’t Liu Zheng afraid of spiders?

Chu Liuzheng didn't want to spread what had just happened between him and the counterfeit to everyone. Thinking that Zhou Yuande had not returned yet and the emperor must have someone in front of him, he left without even saying a few words.

Watching her disappear at the door, Yuzhui couldn't help but sigh and said to Miyue, "Bring out the set of gold-painted white porcelain cups that were delivered yesterday."

Mitsuki agreed, took the key and opened the cabinet.

On the other side, Chu Liuzheng returned to the emperor and was surprised to find that Prince Rui was also there.

[Shit! Could this fake guy really be asking the tyrant to grant him a marriage?]

Her heart was beating like a drum and she wanted to turn around and leave, but reality left her with no choice.

Ignoring Prince Rui's somewhat resentful look, she stood obediently beside the emperor, not looking away, as if she had no idea that Prince Rui was staring at her.

Xiao Jingfan's eyes flickered between Prince Rui and Chu Liuzheng, and he asked with a smile, "Why are you so anxious to see me?"

King Rui said, "Tomorrow is the eighth day of the second month. I want to go to the imperial mausoleum to pay homage to my mother. I hope your Majesty will agree."

Xiao Jingfan did not stop him at all, and said considerately: "I asked Lord Xie to send two teams of Jinyiwei to escort you to the imperial mausoleum. Go early and return early. Remember the imperial physician's advice and don't be too sad."

"Thank you, my royal brother." Prince Rui gave a very forced smile.

Seeing him like this, Xiao Jingfan, the considerate brother, naturally asked, "What are you worried about?"

Prince Rui sighed, "When my mother was alive, she loved to drink dregs of sugar tea. I am clumsy and always fail to make tea cakes. I am afraid that I will disappoint my mother again tomorrow."

"How difficult is that?" Xiao Jingfan said, "I'll have someone make it and send it to you."

"Thank you, my brother." Prince Rui smiled and looked at Chu Liuzheng. "I heard from the Queen's wife that Liuzheng is the best at making tea. I think her skill in making tea cakes is not bad either. Why don't we let Liuzheng go back to Jingming Palace with me to make tea cakes, and I can ask her for advice."

Chu Liuzheng: “…”

So all these words were directed at her?