TLDPCRM 56: Like to meddle in someone else business (Patreon)

Chapter 56: Like to meddle in someone else business



Gu Yunru cleared her throat lightly. She didn't expect that his voice would be so pleasant to the ear, like a natural sound, which matched his music perfectly. Although she didn't get a clear look at his face behind the bead curtain, she vaguely saw his handsome appearance when the princess rushed out, which was really breathtaking.

"It's okay. She is Yunru, whom I mentioned to you before. You two have met today," Princess Yin Ya warmly introduced Gu Yunru to Chu Ziqiao. Gu Yunru felt embarrassed and didn't want to waste their flirting time, so she made an excuse to leave. She walked alone on the bridge feeling depressed, watching the creek water gurgling eastward with occasional carp jumping out.

"Ah..."

Gu Yunru sighed and said to herself, "What have I done? I actually created a Chu Ziqiao out of thin air. The reality is beyond my expectations." However, she didn't realize that there was already a tall figure quietly approaching behind her.

"What are you doing?" Suddenly, Rong Zhen voice came out, scaring Gu Yunru to lose her balance and almost fall into the river. Fortunately, he acted quickly and his hand went through her soft waist, holding her firmly against his chest.

Gu Yunru's face turned red, and she said in a bad mood, "What are you doing? Let go of me!"

"Oh." Rong Zhen responded indifferently and released his hand. Unexpectedly, Gu Yunru fell into the river with a thud and almost drowned.

"You... Hey, I can't swim!" Gu Yunru was afraid of water due to the shadow of almost drowning when she was young. Therefore, when she encountered water, she would scream involuntarily. However, she calmed down and realized that the water in this creek was not even up to her waist.

At this moment, Rong Zhen stood on the bridge, looking down at her with a high and mighty attitude, as if he was still holding back his laughter. This guy must have come to watch her joke.

"Do you need me to pull you up?" Rong Zhen and she stared at each other for a moment, and their eyes locked together.

"No, I can do it myself!" Gu Yunru was stubborn and wanted to climb up by herself. However, she found that the stones were stacked too high. Without someone's help, it would be impossible for her to climb up no matter how hard she tried.

"You are a true gentleman. You just watched me suffer without offering to help. Come on, give me a hand!" Gu Yunru shouted at him impatiently. He just watched her as if it was fun, but didn't lend a hand.

Rong Zhen calmly pulled her up, and then said, "Go back and change your clothes quickly."

"I don't need your reminder, you heartless devil! Weren't you supposed to be dealing with military affairs when you left the palace? Why are you here?" Gu Yunru looked at him in surprise.

After thinking for a moment, she realized that he had left to create an excuse to leave.

Gu Yunru looked at him with a subtle expression, so she took pride in saying, "Actually, that avoidance tactic is useless."

"You know that?" Rong Zhen said coldly.

"I don't know for sure, but I have some knowledge. There may be some misunderstandings between you and the empress dowager, and you should resolve them."

Gu Yunru had intended to kindly advise him to face the problem head-on, but she didn't expect him to remain silent and reveal a hint of depth in his eyes. Every time they discussed this issue, he pretended to be ignorant. Gu Yunru knew he didn't want to face it, so she didn't pressure him unless he became aware of it himself.

"What were you muttering just now? And who is Chu Ziqiao?" Rong Zhen recalled the name Gu Yunru mentioned before falling into the water. Could he be a new man? This woman was so promiscuous that she even made friends with other men when he wasn't paying attention.

"What is s it to you?" Gu Yunru said confidently.

"Of course, it matters. If you dare to mess with me, I'll kill your entire family."

Gu Yunru was shocked by his domineering and forceful words.

"Misunderstanding, just a misunderstanding..." Rong Zhen saw that she was shivering from the cold, so he took off his coat and draped it over her shoulders. This subtle gesture warmed Gu Yunru's heart, but she still said firmly, "Don't expect me to wash your clothes for you."


"Who needs you to wash clothes? This Prince is afraid you will ruin the clothes," said the prince as he accompanied her back to her residence, chatting aimlessly.

Upon seeing the prince personally escorting the young lady back, Qingxing's expression could be imagined. After serving them a cup of tea, she quickly retreated, leaving only the two of them in the room. The atmosphere was somewhat strange.

"Cough cough, I just came back from the princess's residence. I was wondering if we could avoid the marriage?" asked Gu Yunru, lowering her head even more.

"We can't," replied Prince Zhao.

Gu Yunru listened and lowered her head even more.

Rong Zhen saw that her eyes were hiding something and slowly put down his cup. "That person named Chu Ziqiao, whom you met at Minglan Residence, is it him?"

"Well...um...no," Gu Yunru shook her head and then nodded, confusing him.

"Is it or not?" Rong Zhen patiently asked again. If it were someone else, they would have been beaten to death already. But now, his patience was worn thin by this woman.

"Yes...the princess does not want to marry, so what can we do?" Gu Yunru's worried expression was like a gloomy cloud. She wondered if Rong Zhen could understand her and speak for her in front of the Emperor. Perhaps, if Rong Zhen could plead with the Emperor and maybe the marriage could be called off.

Unfortunately, reality was a slap in the face. Rong Zhen was too lazy to deal with the affairs of the harem, and for the princess's marriage, he simply turned a blind eye.

"This matter is decided by the Emperor and the Empress Dowager."


After finishing speaking, Rong zhen's gentle and faint expression showed a hint of sharpness. '"Does the princess's matter have anything to do with you?'"

Hearing Rong zhen's question, she quickly swallowed the tea in her mouth and shook her head seriously. "No, why would I? What does it have to do with me?"

"If it has nothing to do with you, why are you so concerned? Going to Minglan Residence these days to help the princess, right?"

Rong zhen could see through her intentions at a glance. If it were someone else, they would also have noticed it at a glance. Could it be that her actions were really so obvious? Wasn't this pushing herself into a fire pit?

Gu Yunru had a face full of grievances, her face twisted into a knot as she looked at Rong zhen. "I didn't want to, but the princess is really pitiful. She tried to escape for the first time but failed. Later, she had to use this method. I didn't expect someone named Chu Ziqiao to appear. Please don't tell the Empress Dowager and the Emperor."

Gu Yunru believed that he was not a talkative person, so she told him the whole story.

"You're really daring. You know this is a serious crime punishable by death, obstructing the marriage alliance between two countries." Rong zhen's gaze was vaguely worried. This silly girl loved to meddle in other people's affairs.

"I know, I only found out earlier." Gu Yunru emphasized how innocent she was and how willing she was to help, which led to her current dilemma.

"Alright, Ah zhao, do you think there is any way to make the Empress Dowager and the Emperor completely ignore this matter?"