Help! The innocent prince always tries to seduce me clumsily

"Tong'er, Tong'er..."

Chu Shitong raised his eyes and looked at Xuan Wu Yue.

Her voice slowly changed, as if it was not coming from her mouth, but coming from the darkness in the hall.

The voice gradually changed from a female voice to a clear male voice, which sounded familiar, as if it had become Chu Shixuan's voice.

Chu Shitong was so tired that he could hardly open his eyes and lay in Xuan Wu Yue's arms, unable to move.

The voice slowly changed from Chu Shixuan's voice to Si Jingli's voice.

She woke up suddenly, her forehead soaked with cold sweat.

Si Jingli held her in his arms, his face full of worry.

Chu Shitong stared at him for a long while, then looked around, and then he remembered that they were on the way to the foot of the Goddess Mountain.

Si Jingli took out a handkerchief and wiped the cold sweat from her forehead, and asked with great concern: "Tong'er, are you okay?"

Chu Shitong was stunned again and looked at him with a frown.

"Why did His Royal Highness suddenly call me like this?"

Si Jingli said a little aggrievedly: "If you don't call me by my name, I can at least call you by your name. I always call you Chu Shitong, which seems to make me feel distant from you..."

Seeing his expression, Chu Shitong's heartbeat slowly returned to normal.

So what just happened... was just a dream?

No wonder there are so many strange things in the dream. If I hadn’t discovered that the raccoon slave could see this, I would have been immersed in the dream and unable to wake up.

But this dream...is it also God's hint to her that she might meet Xuan Wu Yue this time...

She leaned her head in Si Jingli's arms, thinking about the dream she had just had without saying a word.

Si Jingli touched her forehead with the back of his hand and didn't feel it was hot, so he breathed a sigh of relief.

"Did you have a nightmare?"

"It's not really a nightmare. How did His Royal Highness know about this?"

Si Jingli held her hand and slowly tightened his grip, then whispered in her ear, "You were talking in your sleep. I saw that you seemed to be in pain, and you kept calling "mother" in your mouth. Did you dream about Concubine Yun?"

Chu Shitong seemed not to have heard this name for a long time, and for a moment he couldn't remember who it was.

She had the urge to tell Si Jingli about her life story, but she was afraid that her dirty story would dirty Si Jingli's ears, so she just reached out to hug him and said indifferently: "Yes, I dreamed about my mother."

"Don't be sad, although your mother is gone, she will definitely be thinking of you..."

Chu Shitong quickly reached out and covered his mouth, "Your Highness, there is no need to persuade me."

Oh shit.

If Yun Xiangrong still missed Chu Shitong in the underworld, he would probably hate him to the core and would crawl out from underground to take revenge.

This is somewhat scary.

Si Jingli sighed silently. Chu Shitong didn't like to hear him say such words, and he was not good at saying such comforting words. He could only try his best to hug her gently, hoping to comfort Chu Shitong in this way.

Chu Shitong kept thinking about this inexplicable dream.

......

Inn.

It drizzled last night and there was a thin layer of mist over the town in the early morning.

Jiangzhou City is a classic water town with black and white Hui-style buildings. There is a ditch in front of every house, and many people use water in the small ditches at their doorsteps.

Early in the morning, smoke rises with the fog, and the long alley is filled with the aroma of cooking rice porridge.

Qingyu yawned and just woke up to hear the servants come to report that King Yuan had come last night and was having breakfast in the room downstairs.

She dressed up as Chu Shitong, and before going out, she spent a long time in front of the bronze mirror trying to imitate Chu Shitong's usual smile.

"Damn it, how did His Highness make that half-smile expression?"

No matter how Qingyu pretended, she could not perfectly replicate the polite smile that Chu Shitong wore when facing outsiders.

If the corners of the mouth are raised a little more, it's too enthusiastic; if the corners of the mouth are drooped a little more, the smile won't appear. If you are not careful, the expression will change from awkward but polite to a weird smile with irony.

After trying for a long time, Qingyu finally gave up.

"Your Highness, the Seventh Prince is here."

"Let him in."

"Yes."

The door slowly opened, and Qingyu walked in and sat down at the table very naturally.

"Why is my brother here?"

Chu Shixuan said, "My father is afraid that you will be harassed by the officials in Jiangzhou, so he asked me to come and see you on the way."

"I'm fine. I haven't investigated it myself recently. Thank you for coming here, my brother."

"It's not hard, it's hard for you to get up so early."

There was a breakfast portion for two people on the table. Qingyu didn't hesitate and just picked up a bun with chopsticks and ate it.

Jiangzhou's braised pork buns are a specialty. They are small and delicious, and you can easily finish one in one bite. They are delicious no matter how you eat them as breakfast with tea eggs and white porridge.

Chu Shixuan asked, "Why did His Royal Highness follow me this time?"

Qingyu thought for a moment and said, "Your Highness originally planned to return to Quanzhou. Before he left, he heard me say that Jiangzhou had a lot of fun, so he came to take a look. After two days, when he got tired of playing, he would go directly to Quanzhou."

"I see."

Chu Shixuan put down his chopsticks early, his eyes always on Qingyu.

Qingyu completely believed in her disguise skills and was not worried about being recognized by her appearance, but she was afraid of saying something wrong, so she didn't dare to say much and just lowered her head to eat.

While eating, Chu Shixuan suddenly said, "By the way, I brought you some cakes this time. I think you will like them."

As he spoke, the servant brought over a cake box, which was cut into four squares by a wooden board, and contained four plates of snacks.

"My royal brother is so polite. He came and brought some cakes."

Could it be that he came here deliberately to poison Your Highness?

Qingyu was suspicious but didn't dare to ask. Under Chu Shixuan's gaze, she gritted her teeth and picked up a piece of each to taste.

Four kinds of cakes.

So sweet.

Each tastes bad in its own way.

When she finished the last piece of cake, she couldn't help but take a gulp of tea.

Chu Shixuan withdrew his gaze and gently skimmed the tea foam from the cup.

"how?"

Qingyu smiled and replied vaguely: "It's OK."

"Since you have nothing to do, I won't stay any longer."

Chu Shixuan put down his teacup, stood up and said, "I just stopped by to see you. If you have nothing else to do, I'll leave first."

Qingyu was quite surprised. Are you leaving so soon?

She was ready to prepare for several days.

He stood up and walked all the way downstairs. As he watched Chu Shixuan get on the carriage, perhaps because the atmosphere was too awkward, Qingyu reluctantly said politely, "Brother, can't you stay for a few more days?"

"No, I'm not interested."

Chu Shixuan got on the carriage without looking back. The coachman pulled the reins, and the carriage moved slowly, leaving the alley.

Qingyu stroked her chin and looked at the long alley. She felt that she was definitely not recognized. After all, the two of them did not even stay for an incense stick of time before Chu Shixuan left.

Didn't say anything.

It seemed that he was really just passing by on orders.

But he was really lucky. On the way from the capital to Jiangzhou, he was ambushed and assassinated at least three times, but he was able to make it through safely. It must be that he had some capable people around him.

It doesn’t matter, there are many assassins waiting for him in Changbei.

Your Highness King Yuan, please walk slowly. When we get there, don't let our Highness be too harsh.

......

"Your Highness, do you want to go directly to Changbei?"

"Do not."

Chu Shitong held a string of dark green jade in his hand, the jade beads colliding and slowly turning.

The pair of narrow and long phoenix eyes in the deep eye sockets opened. The eyes were calm and as peaceful as water, but so cold that people dared not approach.

"That person just now was not Xiao Qi. Send someone to ask where Xiao Qi went."

"This..." The servant seemed a little unresponsive. "Wasn't it His Royal Highness Prince Qi who just sent His Highness down?"

"It's not her." Chu Shixuan said confidently, "Let's find an inn near Jiangzhou City and stay there for a few days. We'll go to Changbei as planned."

"Yes."

......

A piece of green.

In early May, Shennv Mountain is lush and green.

There is a lake at the foot of the mountain, shrouded in hazy mist, with white clouds floating softly. The lake is quiet, reflecting the village with white walls and black tiles.

A carriage slowly entered the village. It looked very low-key and didn't look like it belonged to a wealthy family.

Therefore, it did not attract anyone's attention.

Si Jingli lifted the curtain and glanced around. There were white walls, black tiles, and bluestone roads. He asked in confusion, "Tong'er, we walked for two days just to get to this village? Are you looking for someone?"

Chu Shitong was too lazy to resist this title. He had mentioned it several times in the past two days, but the young master was determined not to change.

"I'm going to the nearby mountains to investigate some things. I've rented a courtyard here. You and Bishui can just wait for me in the courtyard."

Si Jingli lowered the curtain, was silent for a while, and tried to speak tentatively.

Chu Shitong lowered his head to read the letter, as if he had anticipated something, and added before he spoke: "If you want to go up the mountain with me, I will send someone to send you back."

Si Jingli immediately shut his mouth.

The carriage stopped at a house very close to the foot of the mountain. The alley was long and narrow, and it was already a bit crowded with just one carriage parked there. When getting off the carriage, one had to be careful not to accidentally fall into the ditch next to it.

The yard had already been cleaned up by Nanxue and the others. Chu Shitong went in to take a look and found it was relatively clean.

"Your Highness, please wait here. I'm going to the mountains first."

When she turned around to leave, Si Jingli stepped forward and grabbed her.

Chu Shitong stayed but did not turn around to look at him. He waited quietly for him to speak.

Si Jingli: "How long will you be gone?"

"If you're lucky, you can be back in half a day. If you're unlucky, it won't take more than a few days."

Chu Shitong was eager to go to the underground palace to take a look. She had received a letter from Nanxue, saying that she had come across a vermilion lacquered wooden door with a cross rotary lock in front of it.

She had a strong premonition that her dream was real and Xuan Wu Yue was really behind that door.

Si Jingli still held her sleeve tightly.

"So...is it dangerous for you to go this time?"

Chu Shitong had never thought about this question, but when asked this question, he thought about it seriously.

Nanxue said that the underground palace is full of traps and they are very deadly.

During the time they have been here, they have removed most of the traps, so there is no danger in entering and exiting normally.

Thinking of this, Chu Shitong patted his hands gently and said, "No, I'm just going to find something, don't worry."

"That's good, come back soon."

"Ah."

Si Jingli then reluctantly let go.

Chu Shitong got on the carriage. The narrow alley was long and winding, and after turning a corner, he could no longer be seen.

......

The entrance to the underground palace is hidden extremely well among the vegetation deep in the Shennv Mountain. The stone door at the entrance is covered with dense vines and leaves, and if you don't look carefully, you can't tell there is a door here.

Nan Xue had been waiting with her people for a long time. When she saw Chu Shitong and Li Nu getting off the carriage, she immediately stepped forward to greet them.

"See Your Highness."

"Ah."

When Chu Shitong saw the deep darkness at the stone gate, the feeling of déjà vu became more and more intense.

"The entrance to the underground palace has been cleared. There is no danger until the vermilion lacquered wooden door. Please rest assured, Your Highness."

"Lead the way."

"Yes." Nanxue glanced at Li Nu and said, "Li Nu, wait outside."

Li Nu: "Ah? I don't want it! I'll be wherever Your Highness is."

"It's dark inside the cave. You can only feel the light. Once you go in, you won't be able to feel anything even if there are lights. We'll have to find someone to hold you. If there's danger inside after the red door is opened, we'll have to take care of you. It's better for you to stay outside and guard the carriage."

"So what if I can't see?" Li Nu was afraid of being disliked by Chu Shitong, so he quickly said, "Just because I can't see, my ears are very good. What if I can hear the trick of the cross wheel lock? Your Highness, just take me with you."

The two of them couldn't come to a conclusion with their argument, so they both looked at Chu Shitong.

Chu Shitong was anxious to enter the underground palace and didn't want to waste time on this matter, so he said, "Go ahead if you want to. It's the same if you send someone else to guard the carriage."

The raccoon slave was so happy, "Your Highness is so nice!"

Nan Xue didn't say anything and took them into the underground palace.

As soon as we entered the underground palace, the surroundings instantly became dark.

Even though Nan Xue and the others had torches, they could still feel the endless darkness spreading around them.

The light from the torches was completely unable to illuminate the surrounding environment, as if something in the darkness had swallowed up the light, making the scattered darkness seem deep and terrifying.

Chu Shitong was silent all the way. The road to the entrance of the underground palace was almost exactly the same as in his dream, with the steps, the stone bridge, the turns, and even the same smell of dust and the same closed and oppressive feeling.

This made her heart beat even more wildly.

If...the password of the cross rotary lock is the same, then the dream must be real, and Xuan Wu Yue must be behind the door.

God finally opened his eyes and treated her better.

Restraining my excitement, I walked all the way to the vermilion lacquered wooden door.

The faded vermilion paint on the door was consistent with his dream. Chu Shitong could no longer bear it and stepped forward to check the cross rotary lock.

"Your Highness..." Nanxue felt that something was wrong with Chu Shitong. "I have tried this lock several times. There are too many characters. We have tried more than 6,300 times. If Your Highness is not in a hurry, we will definitely be able to open it after we try it once..."

Just saying.

In the silent and empty darkness, the cross-wheel lock fell to the ground with a click.

Chu Shitong's hands were shaking slightly with excitement.

It's real! The password is real!

Nan Xue looked at Chu Shitong in disbelief, "Your Highness! You opened it so quickly?"

Li Nu heard Nan Xue's voice. Although she couldn't see it, it didn't affect her flattery at all.

"Your Highness is so smart, of course he opened it right away."

When Nanxue saw Lan Tong reaching out to push the door, she hurried forward to stop him.

"Your Highness, wait a moment! Let's open it and see if there is any danger inside before going in!"

Chu Shitong's trembling hands stopped. She tried her best to steady her mind and calm down, but when she thought of her kind and gentle mother in her dream, she no longer cared about the beating of her heart.

"it is good."

She slowly stepped aside.

Nan Xue led people to open the door, her eyes swept over Chu Shitong, and her brows furrowed deeply.

Strange, so strange.

His Highness seemed very excited today, as if he was excited to a certain extent, with an uncontrollable desire in his eyes.