Help! The innocent prince always tries to seduce me clumsily

The carriage was moving fast and the car was shaking violently.

Si Jingli curled up in pain, and his sobbing sound reached Chu Shitong's ears. Chu Shitong took a look and said to the coachman.

"Why are you walking so fast? Are you worried that your Highness will feel better in the car?"

The driver immediately pulled the reins and slowed down.

Chu Shitong stepped forward and helped Si Jingli sit on the couch. He had drunk the wine too quickly, and Si Jingli couldn't help but feel like vomiting after shaking all the way.

Chu Shitong immediately said: "Stop the car!"

She patted Si Jingli's back gently. Seeing that the carriage had not stopped yet, she could no longer suppress her restlessness. She raised her voice a little and said, "Are you deaf? Didn't you hear me tell you to stop?"

The driver pulled the reins quickly, and with a long neigh from the horse, the carriage finally stopped.

Chu Shitong helped the unconscious Si Jingli out of the car. Si Jingli had no strength left, so Chu Shitong carried his arm on his shoulder and helped him get down.

On the way, she kept touching Si Jingli's chest.

"Your Highness, please bear with me for a while. I will find a suitable place."

Si Jingli was half asleep and half awake, but he actually listened to Chu Shitong's words and followed him obediently all the way until Chu Shitong led him into an alley, where he finally vomited.

Chu Shitong patted his back gently and was about to turn around and tell the servant to get some water for Si Jingli to rinse his mouth, but when he turned around, he didn't see even a servant.

No matter how good-tempered Chu Shitong seemed on the surface, he would be angry if he was treated like this.

"Are you all dead? Don't you see that your young master is like this? He can't even bring me some water?"

Hearing Chu Shitong's angry shout, the servants of Prince Rong's Mansion hurried over with water bags.

Chu Shitong supported Si Jingli while feeding him water to rinse his mouth. During the whole process, the servants of Prince Rong's Mansion did not even dare to step forward to help.

Seeing Si Jingli drunk, Chu Shitong supported Si Jingli and walked back as if resigned to his fate.

On the way, the night wind blew, and Chu Shitong could hear the servants in Prince Rong's mansion whispering.

"Isn't it said that the Seventh Prince has the best temper? Why is he so angry today? It's like he's taken poison."

"Our prince is so drunk, even the seventh prince may not be able to bear it."

"It's all thanks to the Seventh Prince. Otherwise, if the Crown Prince had soiled his clothes, I don't know how he would have taught us a lesson tomorrow."

"Come on, the Seventh Prince is also trying to please our Crown Prince, otherwise why would he, a prince, take care of our Crown Prince so much?"

Chu Shitong stopped, turned around and gave everyone a cold look.

Everyone became quiet instantly, lowering their heads and looking obedient and submissive.

Chu Shitong couldn't get angry at this time, so he had to help Si Jingli return to the carriage and think about reporting later.

But when he arrived in front of the carriage, Si Jingli refused to get on.

"Your Highness, get in the carriage and go back home."

The coachman moved a stool to make it easier for Si Jingli to get on the carriage, but Si Jingli saw the carriage in a daze and directly hugged Chu Shitong's shoulders, refusing to let go no matter what Chu Shitong said.

Chu Shitong tried to pry his arms down, but he was holding on too tightly, and Chu Shitong had to use a lot of strength to pry one of his hands free.

There was suddenly some weight on his shoulders. Chu Shitong turned around and saw Si Jingli's head resting on his shoulder, his eyes tightly closed, his brows furrowed, and his eyelashes trembling slightly.

His face pressed against Chu Shitong's neck, and his cold skin felt as if it was being pressed against something hot.

Chu Shitong said, "Your Highness, let's go back home. You still have to go to the academy tomorrow."

Si Jingli hummed reluctantly twice in her neck, and took advantage of Chu Shitong's inattention to wrap his arm around her again, which he had finally pried open.

Chu Shitong: “…”

Chu Shitong has always been most afraid of Si Jingli's appearance. He can't beat or scold him. When such a handsome and enchanting face makes such a wronged expression, there is really no other way but to obey him.

In his previous life, whenever Si Jingli looked like this, Chu Shitong would be forced to agree to some unequal treaties. Sometimes, Si Jingli could not bear the rejection and his eyes would turn red with grievance. The result was that Chu Shitong could no longer bear it and had to agree.

Chu Shitong simply couldn't understand how someone could be so stubborn. On the surface, he looked like a decent human being but arrogant and unreasonable, but in fact, he was soft and delicate, and would act like a spoiled child and feel wronged at the slightest provocation.

In her previous life, Chu Shitong was controlled by Si Jingli in this way. Fortunately, she knew his purpose clearly and never saw Si Jingli again after taking advantage of him. In fact, she didn't dare to see him again.

The groom rarely spoke up and said, "Your Highness the Seventh Prince, do you need the servants to carry His Highness the Crown Prince up?"

Chu Shitong glanced around.

Prince Rong's Mansion is located in the central area of ​​the capital, very close to the imperial palace. It takes about a quarter of an hour by carriage, and about half an hour to the west of the city, where Chu Shitong is.

Fortunately, I had just walked for a while, and the remaining distance was not very far. If I walked, it would take about fifteen minutes to get there.

Chu Shitong sighed and said, "Forget it. If he is sent to me in this state, he will probably vomit again."

The groom and other servants asked in a panic, "What should we do? There is a curfew at Prince Rong's Mansion at this hour. If we go back later, the prince and the old lady will definitely punish His Royal Highness tomorrow."

This groom is smart. He didn't say that the prince and the old lady would blame them, but would blame Si Jingli.

There is no need to think about it. Considering how much favor Si Jingli is receiving, this is just a small matter. He said this just to help themselves.

Chu Shitong said, "It's not far away. I'll carry His Royal Highness back on my back."

The servants nearby were all shocked.

"How can that be possible! Your Highness is a noble prince, how can you carry our Highness the Crown Prince back on his back!"

Chu Shitong poked Si Jingli with her finger. Si Jingli hummed, rubbed her neck, and hugged her even tighter.

"What you said makes sense. I won't carry it anymore. So who will do it?"

"this……"

The groom also fell silent, and none of the other servants dared to speak.

If any of them touches Si Jingli, I'm afraid that Si Jingli will settle the score with that person after he wakes up tomorrow.

Chu Shitong was too lazy to talk nonsense with them. She had not rested on the way until now and she was also very tired.

"Since no one is willing and the prince is unwilling to get on the carriage, then stop talking nonsense and lead the way for this prince."

Several servants led the way with lanterns in hand. Chu Shitong patted Si Jingli's arm and said, "I will carry you back, Your Highness. Please let go first."

Si Jingli did not relax.

Chu Shitong knew that he was not asleep yet, but the alcohol made him sleepy and his mind was not very clear, so he gently advised: "I will not see Your Highness to the carriage, Your Highness, rest assured, if Your Highness delays any longer, it will be dawn soon."

She felt Si Jingli's arms seemed to loosen, so she took the opportunity to turn around, half squatted, and carried Si Jingli on her back.

Fortunately, Si Jingli is only fourteen years old this year, and there is not much difference in height between them. Chu Shitong's years of riding, archery and martial arts training have made her quite strong, so it is no problem for her to carry Si Jingli on her back.

If in a few years, when Si Jingli grows taller and is as tall as Chu Shifan, he will not be willing to let Chu Shitong carry him.

In the long night, the moonlight shines on the long street.

Chu Shitong walked slowly on the road carrying Si Jingli on his back.

The servant holding the lantern walked in front, and the others followed behind, with the carriage following slowly beside them.

Si Jingli was on Chu Shitong's back, his breathing becoming calmer and calmer. Through the thin clothes, Chu Shitong could feel his rapid heartbeat slowly becoming steady, guessing he had fallen asleep.

The sound of horse hooves stepping on the bluestone slabs sounded regularly. As Chu Shitong walked, he suddenly heard Si Jingli's low whisper in his ear.

"Mom...it's so cold...I can't walk anymore..."

Chu Shitong paused.

The groom saw Chu Shitong suddenly stop and asked, "What's wrong, Your Highness? Are you tired? Otherwise, let's take Your Highness to the carriage."

Chu Shitong felt that when he said this, Si Jingli suddenly retracted his arms around his neck.

"We'll be there soon, no need."

Feeling the person behind him heave a sigh of relief, Chu Shitong suddenly laughed softly.

……

the next day.

Chu Shitong came back a little late last night, and when he woke up today it was almost noon.

But after all, I was on sick leave, and no one cared when I woke up late these days.

Yesterday, Bishui and Xuan Changji were very surprised when they saw Chu Shitong carrying Si Jingli all the way to the gate of Prince Rong's Mansion before putting him down.

But Chu Shitong had nothing to explain. He just gave a few instructions to the servants in Prince Rong's Mansion, asking them not to tell anyone about this matter, and then he got on the carriage and returned to the mansion.

I think they wouldn't dare to say anything, because if this matter gets out and Si Jingli knows about it, he will definitely find a way to teach them a lesson.

After getting up, Chu Shitong simply washed up and went out to see that Bishui had sent people to clean the entire East Courtyard overnight. It looked much cleaner than yesterday.

"Your Highness, you are awake."

Bishui immediately stepped forward and said, "Would you like to have breakfast? Bishui bought a lot of vegetables this morning."

Chu Shitong said, "You go ahead and call Xuan Changji over."

"Yes."

Not long after, Xuan Changji entered the house.

Chu Shitong was sitting on the couch, holding a brush in his hand, dipped in ink and writing something on a piece of paper.

Hearing the noise, she asked without raising her head: "How is it?"

Xuan Changji said, "Eunuch Wang sent a message this morning that Xiao Yanzi had just fled to a village outside the city when he was captured by Zhang Chunying's men overnight. He is now being tortured in the prison. If nothing unexpected happens, he will be executed this afternoon."

"Ah."

This matter will probably be completely resolved this afternoon. I guess the emperor will summon me to the palace and give me some rewards to comfort me.

"The Queen sent something over yesterday."

Xuan Changji said, "The Queen sent fifteen guards and twenty servants. I have already divided their tasks. They are all in the outer courtyard. Usually, there are only me and Bishui behind Your Highness. The Queen gave some gifts. I have made a list. Please take a look, Your Highness."

Chu Shitong took the list and took a look at it. Most of the things the Queen sent were things that sounded nice but were actually useless.

There were all kinds of glass ornaments, gold and gem candlesticks, pearl down silk quilts, four treasures of the study, silks of various colors... the biggest one even had a folding screen, but the only thing he had was no money.

It seems that the Queen's problem is quite serious.

As for money, the queen knew it would be difficult for her to ask the emperor directly for it.

Chu Shitong put the list into his sleeve.

Just because it's inconvenient doesn't mean you can't have it. Since the queen has the nerve to do such a thing, I naturally have the nerve to make things difficult for her.

"How much funds are there in the palace now?"

"All the gold and silver in the East Five Warehouses have been taken out. Excluding the funds stored in the bank, the cash that can be mobilized is about 3,500 taels of silver and 500 taels of gold."

Chu Shitong looked at Xuan Changji with some admiration, took out the silver note that Chu Shifan had given him last night, and handed it to him, saying: "You are much smarter than Bishui. I feel relieved to let you manage the affairs of the mansion."

Xuan Changji accepted it respectfully and said, "Your Highness, thank you for the compliment."

"I want to open a restaurant on this street. Go and find out how much silver it takes to buy a shop. The funds that can be used are only liquid funds. The money in the bank cannot be moved. In addition, go to the market to buy some people and bring them back. Bring them with you and train them yourself, and try to replace all the servants sent by the palace as soon as possible."

"all?"

"Everything, dead or alive."

"Yes."

What Chu Shitong meant was that as long as Xuan Changji could replace all the people sent by the palace, it would not matter if Chu Shitong killed them or drove them away, he could use whatever means he wanted.

"How is Han Zijun's recovery going?"

"He still can't walk with his legs. The doctor said it will take at least a month before he can walk again. His other injuries are not serious."

Chu Shitong said, "Then wait until he can get out of bed and bring him to the mansion. Then we will arrange a quiet courtyard for him. Remember this, and when you have nothing to do these days, buy some books and send them to him. Remember, they should be history books."

"Yes."

These are about all we have to deal with right now, there's nothing else to worry about.

After Master Chu gave his instructions, he signaled Xuan Changji to leave.

Xuan Changji did not leave.

"Your Highness, I have a favor to ask of you."

"You said."

Xuan Changji said: "Your Highness has a special status. I am with Your Highness. Although my surname comes from Nanzhao, it is still related to the remnants of the previous dynasty. In order not to implicate Your Highness, I want to change my name."

Chu Shitong agreed without thinking much about it.

"Okay, you can come up with a name for yourself, and you don't have to call yourself a slave. You manage the whole house, and if others hear about it, it will inevitably lead to gossip."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

By the time Chu Shitong finished his breakfast, Xuan Changji had already thought of a name to change to.

The original surname was changed to a more common surname in Beiqing, and the name was also changed to something more ordinary, the new name was Ji Shu.

Because Xuan Changji's indenture contract was not sent to the Ministry of Internal Affairs by Chu Shitong at that time, he is not an official slave now. The indenture contract is in Chu Shitong's hands, so it doesn't matter even if Xuan Changji changes his name.

Xuan Changji seemed to have been on guard against this matter, so he never mentioned his name to the new servants in the mansion.

Near noon, the emperor's decree came to summon Chu Shitong into the palace.

……

The Hall of Nourishing Heart.

Wang Zexu was guarding outside the palace gate. When he saw Chu Shitong from afar, he went to meet him.

"Your servant greets His Royal Highness the Seventh Prince. His Royal Highness is finally here."

Chu Shitong smiled and said, "Please stand up, Eunuch Wang. I'll let you wait. The wheel of the carriage broke halfway. I walked all the way here, which delayed me for a while."

"I see. Your Majesty and the Queen are both in the palace, and have been waiting for Your Highness for a long time."

"Thank you, father-in-law."

Chu Shitong was about to walk into the hall, and Wang Zexu followed her and whispered.

"General Zhang is also in the palace. The criminal who set fire to East Fifth Prison has been captured."

Chu Shitong also responded in a low voice: "Thank you."

Entering the hall, the emperor sat high on the dragon throne, wearing a dragon robe, looking majestic.

The Queen was sitting aside looking a little unhappy. Zhang Chunying was kneeling in the hall. The atmosphere was inexplicably tense.

Chu Shitong stepped forward and said, "Your son pays respects to the Emperor, Father, and the Empress."

Chu Shiyu said: "Get up."