Quick Wear: The Villain's Beloved

When Mo Chen took back the chestnut cake, Lan Qian had already received the news that he had come out of the imperial study. When Mo Chen came back from the imperial kitchen, the first thing he saw was the little princess standing at the palace gate.

His eyes paused slightly.

"Princess, it's windy outside, why are you standing here?"

"Of course...waiting for you."

Lan Qian smiled gently and put her arms around his shoulders.

"Take me back."

These days, Mo Chen has long been accustomed to the little princess's indulgent behavior of asking him to hold her anytime and anywhere. As soon as she put her arms around him, he would subconsciously pick her up without her even asking.

The little princess probably likes his embrace too.

She...seemed very happy, with a smile in her eyes.

"Mo Chen, what does the emperor want to see you about?"

Lan Qian asked him in his arms.

Hearing this, Mo Chen's footsteps paused slightly, but he immediately returned to normal and walked into the bedroom. Almost no one noticed the slight pause in that moment.

But Lan Qian noticed it.

"Nothing, His Majesty just asked me to protect the princess."

The man's voice was as calm as ever, but compared to the initial coldness, his tone had a hint of imperceptible gentleness.

"That's it?"

Lan Qian felt like he was hiding something from her.

"Yes," Mo Chen carried her into the bedroom, gently placed her on the chaise longue, placed the chestnut cake in his hand on the small table next to him, knelt on his right knee to look her in the eye, "Your Majesty loves the princess the most, so it is reasonable for him to specifically instruct me."

He picked up a piece of chestnut cake and fed it to her lips: "Don't worry, Princess. If you are in danger one day, I will protect you even if it costs my life."

Lan Qian took a bite of the chestnut cake in his hand.

Eat slowly.

She met the man's eyes. Although his tone was sincere and she did not doubt his determination to protect her, she still felt that it was not that simple for Emperor Yan to summon him today.

"Mo Chen, don't lie to me."

She said seriously.

If you lie to her, she will be angry.

The kind that won't get better without coaxing.

"Yes," Mo Chen lowered his eyes slightly, "I will not deceive the princess."

Just hiding something.

The imperial decree cannot be disobeyed. He will become a sharp sword in the emperor's hand and will do his best to protect his little princess for her entire life. However, the little princess does not need to know about those things that are done in the dark and cannot be seen in the light.

……

The Third Prince's Mansion.

After the banquet, everyone left.

In the study, the Third Prince, who was the birthday boy today, looked unhappy: "Although there were many ladies who were interested in me at the banquet today, there were almost no ladies who could really help me. General Mu's Mansion is a good choice, but it's a pity that Miss Mu seems to like my fourth brother more."

"Your Highness," Zhao Mingze, who was standing below, cupped his hands and analyzed, "General Mu's Mansion is in charge of half of the troops of our Yan State. It is a rare help. If you can marry Miss Mu, you will definitely get the full support of the General's Mansion. Your Highness will not have to worry about the failure of your plan."

"But Mu Yunluo doesn't seem to have any interest in me."

"Your Highness, this matter is not without room for maneuver."

Zhao Mingze continued, "Today is the first time that Miss Mu meets His Highness and the Fourth Prince. Everything is still undecided. As long as Your Highness is willing, Miss Mu may be moved by you."

"You're right."

The Third Prince nodded and sneered, "There is still a lot of time. If Fourth Brother wants to compete with me, it depends on whether he has the ability!"

"By the way, how about you?"

He looked at Zhao Mingze.

"I am incompetent. The Ninth Princess's attitude towards me is... very cold," Zhao Mingze bowed his head and apologized. Thinking of the stunningly beautiful princess, he felt unwilling to accept it. "But I found that the Ninth Princess and the secret guard beside her seemed to be..."

He said to keep half and half, but the meaning was obvious.

"Secret Guard? Are you talking about Mo Chen?"

The third prince frowned. Mo Chen was the person he wanted to recruit, so how could he be involved with Xiao Jiu?

"Don't worry. Xiaojiu is the most beloved princess of the emperor. A mere secret guard is just for fun at most. Even if Xiaojiu is serious, the emperor will never agree to her being with a secret guard."

"You have to find a way to win Xiaojiu's favor."

"Yes, Your Highness."

Zhao Mingze bowed his head.

"I heard that the emperor's uncle will return to the capital in a few days. Although he has been in his fiefdom for these years, my father has never let down his fear of him. I don't know what kind of trouble he will cause when he returns this time. If I can get his support..."

The Third Prince's humility in front of others was completely gone, and all that remained in his eyes was his ambition for power and the supreme position.

"If Prince Ning can also support Your Highness, the position of Crown Prince will definitely be in Your Highness's pocket."

Zhao Mingze had also heard of the Prince of Ning.

The only younger brother of the current emperor. It is said that when the late emperor was alive, he had considered making Prince Ning the crown prince, but in the end he chose the current emperor. Later, Prince Ning went to his fiefdom and did not return for many years.

Now, the ministers in the court have repeatedly requested to establish a crown prince, and the emperor also has this intention. Prince Ning's return to the capital at this time may have some plans.

He cupped his hands:

"It's just courting disaster. Your Highness should be careful."

"This point, I naturally know."

But a tiger is just a tiger after all. If its name is not right, its words will not flow. No matter how ferocious it is, it will only want more territory and will never become a dragon.