Help! The innocent prince always tries to seduce me clumsily

"Master Fan, His Royal Highness the Seventh Prince."

As Prince Rong entered the courtyard, he greeted them with a smile and walked towards the two of them.

The two of them also stood up and saluted.

"His Royal Highness."

"Your Highness and the Prince are really polite."

How could Prince Rong accept such a gift since he needed a favor? He became extra polite in his words.

Chu Shifan still found it quite strange. "Why did His Royal Highness Prince Rong come here at this time? Has His Royal Highness the Crown Prince dealt with his affairs?"

Prince Rong smiled awkwardly, feeling a little embarrassed. It was indeed not easy for him to come in person to seek help from these younger generations for his son's affairs.

However, given their status and position, they can afford to face King Rong like this.

Chu Shitong leisurely picked up the chess pieces on the chessboard and said, "Your Highness Prince Rong must have come here for something. Cousin, please don't bring up something irrelevant."

"makes sense."

Chu Shifan leaned back in the chair, resting his head on his arm and said, "I wonder why Prince Rong came to look for Xiao Qi?"

After hearing this, Prince Rong felt even more embarrassed.

"This time, I am not here to look for His Royal Highness the Seventh Prince, but to look for you, Young Master."

Chu Shifan was stunned, "What does His Royal Highness Prince Rong want me to do?"

Prince Rong then told the story.

"His Majesty ordered the eldest prince to investigate the matter between A-li and Princess Chaoyang, but I can see that it is already the last day and there is still no sign of any action from the eldest prince. I can't help but feel anxious. Thinking that tomorrow is the last day, I will at least find out what the eldest prince has found out."

Chu Shifan said: "Then shouldn't you go find His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?"

"I have tried to find him, but the eldest prince refused to see me. It seems that he is unwilling to reveal the progress of the investigation. Although I trust the prince, I cannot guarantee whether someone is playing tricks on me. To be on the safe side, I would like to find someone to find out what the eldest prince is saying first."

"So you want me to go?" Chu Shifan looked a little conflicted. "It's not that I don't want to help His Royal Highness Prince Rong, but I'm not familiar with the eldest prince. If you ask me to go, I might not even be able to get in the door."

Prince Rong said in a dilemma: "You are the only son of the Princess, after all. The eldest prince should give you this face. You usually get along best with the Seventh Prince and A-li. Now that A-li is in trouble, there are very few people who can help him. Why don't you go and try first? If it doesn't work, I will find someone else to try."

Chu Shifan thought about it and agreed without further ado.

"Okay, I'll go check with the eldest prince now. If that doesn't work, it won't prevent His Royal Highness Prince Rong from looking for someone else."

Prince Rong said gratefully: "Whether it succeeds or not, everyone in Prince Rong's Mansion will remember your kindness."

Chu Shifan turned to Chu Shitong and said, "I'm going to look for the eldest prince. Do you want to come with me, Xiaoqi?"

Chu Shitong shook his head and said, "Cousin, please drive slowly on the way."

Chu Shifan originally thought that it would be easier to meet Chu Shixuan if he brought Chu Shitong with him, but Chu Shitong refused to go with him, so he had to try alone.

After all, it was just a small favor, so Chu Shifan decided to help if he could.

And Chu Shitong would certainly not go there in such an unclear way. Prince Rong was looking for Chu Shifan, not her, Chu Shitong. Why would she rush over there?

If she couldn't see Chu Shixuan, it would be useless to go there. If she did see him, Prince Rong wouldn't think highly of her.

Since the other person didn't ask her for help, she definitely wouldn't take the initiative to help.

It is not difficult for Chu Shixuan to find out the truth with his ability. He is not revealing any information at the moment, just because he does not want to release the news in advance and alert the enemy.

The afternoon sun is always exceptionally warm. Under the faint shadows of the trees, Chu Shitong picked up all the black and white chess pieces and prepared to go back to the house for a nap.

"I am a little tired. Your Highness Prince Rong, please wait here for my cousin to come back. I am sorry that I cannot accompany you any longer."

Just as Chu Shitong stood up and was about to leave, Prince Rong suddenly spoke.

"Your Highness the Seventh Prince, please stay."

"Your Highness Prince Rong, is there anything else?"

Prince Rong showed a bit of embarrassment on his face at this time, "This prince did not deliberately snub your Highness, but I don't know how to convey the prince's words."

Chu Shitong asked, "Your Highness wants you to convey something to me?"

Prince Rong nodded. "A-Li said he wanted to see His Royal Highness the Seventh Prince, but he is under house arrest now and definitely can't come out. I think His Royal Highness has many ways to see him."

"I have a way." Chu Shitong didn't give him any face, "So what? Why should I go to see him?"

When Prince Rong was asked this question, he didn't know what to say for a moment, so he could only say vaguely: "This is what A-li asked me to convey. I don't know the specific situation. Although your highness's current situation is not as difficult as A-li's, I still feel that it is a bit difficult for him. If your highness doesn't want to, I will go back and tell him the truth."

Chu Shitong thought for a while and said, "Wait a moment. It's not that easy for me to get out now."

Prince Rong breathed a sigh of relief, "Thank you very much, Your Highness the Seventh Prince."

Chu Shitong waited for a long time, but Chu Shifan still didn't come back, so he asked Bishui to clear a path and left through the side door of the backyard to find Si Jingli.

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The courtyard where Si Jingli lives is called Tangliyuan, and there are many crabapple trees and pear trees in the courtyard.

Chu Shitong followed the originally planned route and entered Tangliyuan through an inconspicuous side door.

The backyard of Tangliyuan is full of crabapple trees. In early June, the flowers on the crabapple trees have almost all withered, and the small milky white crabapple fruits have just grown out.

Chu Shitong walked through the crabapple grove on a patch of broken flowers and dead leaves, and saw Si Jingli sitting in a chair and staring at the teacup under the eaves not far away.

Perhaps it was because he moved too quietly when he came, so when he walked to Si Jingli's side, he didn't even notice Chu Shitong coming.

"His Royal Highness."

Chu Shitong spoke softly, but Si Jingli was startled and stood up from his chair the moment he saw Chu Shitong.

"How did you get here? I don't think I heard the servant report."

Chu Shitong looked away and said calmly, "I came in from the side door in the backyard."

"I see."

Si Jingli's expression has not been very good. He always feels weak, as if he is very tired. He can't muster his previous temper when speaking.

Chu Shitong said, "Your Highness Prince Rong, tell me that you have something to say. Time is limited, so please speak frankly, Your Highness the Crown Prince."

As if they were talking about some unspeakable topic, Si Jingli looked up at Chu Shitong and did not speak for a long time.

Chu Shitong was not in a hurry either. He sat on a chair and looked at the crabapple forest.

She also knew that Si Jingli was looking at her, but the reason she didn't look at Si Jingli was that she didn't know how to look at him.

The sun gradually sets, and the fiery clouds on the mountainside are much more beautiful than those in the capital. They are fantastic and gorgeous, like silk of different colors interwoven together.

It was unknown how much time had passed. Chu Shitong estimated that the time was about right, so he spoke.

"It's getting late. If Your Highness has nothing to say, I will leave first."

"and many more."

Si Jingli finally spoke.

Chu Shitong waited quietly for his next words.

Si Jingli and Chu Shitong looked at each other for a moment, then quickly looked away in panic, a hint of nervousness appearing on their handsome faces for no reason.

"I know Chu Shifan will definitely not be able to meet Chu Shixuan. Can you help me find out from Chu Shixuan..."

Chu Shitong subconsciously covered up and said, "I am not familiar with my eldest brother, so why did His Highness decide that I could go?"

"It seems that among the people in Qingliang Villa, you are the one who has the best relationship with him." Si Jingli couldn't help but become more euphemistic and pleading, saying: "Just think of it as helping me, okay?"

Chu Shitong still maintained that calm and distant attitude.

"I can give it a try, but Your Highness, you have to give me a reason to help you, right?"

Chu Shitong didn't want Si Jingli to owe him any favor anymore. It would be too troublesome to repay such a thing.

I had originally planned to end my contact with him in this life, but unexpectedly things developed into what they are now. If I had stopped the loss in time, it might still be in time.

Chu Shitong believed that he and Si Jingli were even now. As long as he was ruthless and refused to help this time, Si Jingli would know his attitude and the two would become estranged from then on.

Rushuang has been keeping an eye on Chu Shixuan. Chu Shixuan has a lot of evidence in his hands and wants to determine whether Si Jingli is innocent or not.

Si Jingli seemed to think that what Chu Shitong said made no sense, "Why no reason?"

Chu Shitong deliberately lowered his voice and said, "What's the reason? Didn't Your Highness and I clear up a long time ago?"

Si Jingli was stunned for a moment. He had never seen Chu Shitong treat others so coldly. Even if Chu Shitong disliked that person, he would pretend to be very polite on the surface.

Seeing that he didn't say anything, Chu Shitong thought he had nothing to say, so he stood up and prepared to leave.

At this time, Si Jingli stepped forward and grabbed Chu Shitong's hand.

The sudden touch made Chu Shitong subconsciously want to dodge, but Si Jingli held him too tightly and Chu Shitong could not dodge at all.

When she frowned and looked at Si Jingli, Si Jingli suddenly shouted as if he had been enduring for a long time.

"What do you mean we are even? How did this prince make us even?"

Chu Shitong was a little overwhelmed by his sudden anger.

Si Jingli's face flushed red, he bit his lips for a long time, and whispered something harsh.

"I have given you my innocence, and now you say we are even. Are you dreaming, Chu Shitong?"

In an instant, the wind in the air seemed to stop.

Chu Shitong widened her eyes in disbelief. This was the only time in her two lifetimes that she showed such an expression.

Confused, puzzled, embarrassed, and at a loss.

She literally broke apart on the spot.

Si Jingli's face was so red that he didn't even dare to open his eyes. He lowered his head and said the rest of the words in one breath.

"Don't think I was unconscious that day. I know everything you did!"

Chu Shitong: “…”

When these words were suddenly thrown onto the table, Chu Shitong, who was as steady as an old dog, couldn't help but blush. She tried hard to restrain herself and maintain the last bit of calmness.

"I... I just saw that you were too deeply affected by the Chinese medicine. If I didn't act in time... I was afraid that something might happen to you, so I had no choice but to take action against His Royal Highness."

Si Jingli pulled Chu Shitong and said, "I don't care. Anyway, you have taken away my innocence. There is no such thing as clearing the two sides."

He kept saying "innocent" and "taken away by Chu Shitong". Chu Shitong felt his face burning hot when he heard them.

"Your Highness, we are all men, how can I possibly take away your innocence?" Chu Shitong wanted to find a hole to crawl into, "I just helped Your Highness, how can I be described as a thief?"

Although Chu Shitong had been disguised as a man for many years, he always avoided the topic whenever it was brought up.

As a woman, she really couldn't talk about these topics with a man.

"I don't care, I've never had anyone touch me before, let alone someone..."

As if he found it difficult to speak, Si Jingli could not continue, and simply held Chu Shitong tighter, saying: "Even if you and I are both men, it is impossible for us to be even."

Chu Shitong had never seen such a situation before.

The atmosphere was strangely ambiguous. The sun was about to set, but the air around them seemed hotter than at noon when the sun was at its highest point in the sky.

Chu Shitong really couldn't stay there any longer. He felt that there was a scorching heat under his feet every minute and every second, as if he was stepping on a hot pot.

She said helplessly, accepting her fate.

"I'll go find my eldest brother to find out. I'll go right away. Your Highness, please don't say anything more."

Even Chu Shitong herself did not realize that, although others had tried their best to persuade her but she could not be persuaded, as long as she met Si Jingli, she would always be shattered by one blow.

Si Jingli felt that he had gone too far, and loosened his grip a little, but still did not let go.

"Then... you don't think that after this incident, we are even, do you?"

"What else does your Highness want?"

Si Jingli felt shy when asked, and said softly: "I didn't think about anything, I just felt that we couldn't clear the matter yet..."

Chu Shitong also realized that the talk of "clearing the ties" was just nonsense from Si Jingli's point of view, in order to keep him by his side.

He is a grown man, how can he be innocent? How can he be clear on both sides?

"Okay, okay, what His Royal Highness said is right."

Chu Shitong didn't know what she looked like now, but she guessed that her face was definitely red. She kept turning her head away deliberately so as not to look at Si Jingli, just to maintain her remaining superficial image.

Si Jingli asked: "Can we still play together in the future?"

Chu Shitong took a deep breath. He estimated that if he said no, he would not be able to leave Tangliyuan today, and he might even be accused of molesting a man.

But she also knew that it would be better for Si Jingli not to get too close to her.

Si Jingli saw clearly the momentary hesitation.

I don't know what Si Jingli was thinking, he asked with a disappointed voice: "What if I am willing to be used by you in the future?"

After saying this, Chu Shitong felt as if he had been hit on the head with a stick and was a little out of his mind.

She remembered that it seemed that not long ago, Si Jingli wanted to settle accounts with her clearly so that she would not get any benefit from the Rong Palace.

Chu Shitong was silent for a long time, and his emotions gradually calmed down.

"Even if Your Highness gives me a chance, I will not take advantage of Your Highness."