I dressed as a princess and cheated on myself

Besides, the Duke would never allow his daughter to live outside.

If she can't be used by him, he would rather kill her than let her bring shame to the family. Reality is so cruel.

So, she couldn't possibly persuade her to run away because that was unrealistic.

However, looking at such a young, beautiful, kind and innocent girl, she could only accept the fate and marry an old man.

She felt very sad. "I know it's not easy, so I can't give you any advice. But I understand you."

"Thank you, that's enough."

Zhang Rulan took out a handkerchief from her sleeve. There was an orchid embroidered on it, and a butterfly on the orchid, which looked very lifelike.

The handkerchief carried her unique fragrance. "This is for you. From now on, no matter where I am, as long as you want to find me, take out the handkerchief and someone will take you to see me."

Song Bushi carefully put it away, but she did not give any gift in return.

There happened to be two lollipops in her sleeves, which were originally used to coax children, so she simply took them out and gave them to her, "Don't despise these, eat them when you are in a bad mood, and you will feel better!"

"This is called a lollipop! You can eat it right after you peel it. It's very sweet, and the sweetness will make you feel better!" Song Bushi tore open the package and brought it to her mouth, "Ah..."

Zhang Rulan ate the candy and felt much better. "I heard from the Fourth Prince that you are a good cook and the food you make is delicious. It really lives up to your reputation!"

Song Bushi recalled using the chamber pot to cook noodles for them and laughed, "Fourth Prince, that guy has great taste. Haha..."

Zhang Rulan looked at her in shock, then lowered her head and laughed, "This is the first time I've heard someone address you as the prince in this tone. You are really fearless and too bold. You should be careful in the future and not act like this in front of outsiders. The Fourth Prince is kind-hearted and doesn't care, but if you say this about other emperors and they hear it, you will suffer!"

"You keep calling him the Fourth Prince. Do you think you like him?"

Zhang Rulan lowered her head, flustered and at a loss, "Don't say that again, someone might hear you."

Song Bushi looked around to see if there was anyone around and asked quietly, "Does he know?"

Zhang Rulan pinched her fingers nervously, her face flushed red, and finally she just shook her head.

"He doesn't know anything about it? You and him...are very familiar?"

"It's just... I was lucky enough to encounter it a few times."

Song Bushi was shocked, "You've only met him a few times, and you like him?"

So casual?

Zhang Rulan bit her lip and then said in a buzzing voice, "I once went to the temple to pray and met a group of refugees. Fortunately, the Fourth Prince passed by and taught them a lesson."

"Oh, so it's a hero saving a beauty."

Zhang Rulan felt a little embarrassed and lowered her head to drink a sip of tea.

"After that, I have been paying close attention to him and found that he is a very nice person. He usually likes to hang out in the market to find delicious food. He never uses his status to bully others and often hides his status to help the people. He is low-key and generous to others. He is a rare gentleman. Among the princes, he is the most kind-hearted."

Song Bushi suddenly had an idea, "How about you confess your feelings? Maybe he just has that intention. As long as he is willing to marry you as his concubine, wouldn't that be better than entering the palace?"

Zhang Rulan was shocked by her audacity. She stared at her with her almond-shaped eyes and asked in confusion, "Is this... is this possible?"

"How do you know it won't work if you don't try? Your aunt and father intend to arrange for you to enter the palace, but this matter has not been actually implemented yet, right? The emperor hasn't specifically asked you to go, right? It hasn't been made public yet, right? As long as it's not made public, then things can be reversed, right?"

"That's what I said, but..."

Zhang Rulan was confused and helpless. "But I, a girl, can't say this kind of thing. What if the Fourth Prince doesn't mean that? Then I... I won't be able to face anyone."

"Oh, if you don't ask, how do you know he doesn't want to? What if he likes you, but he just doesn't dare to take the initiative? Isn't that a missed opportunity? There is a huge difference between marrying him and marrying his father. This is a lifelong event. Do you really want to sit there and wait for death?"

Zhang Rulan was quite moved when she heard her words. "But... I still don't dare."

Song Bushi asked in a low voice, "Do you want me to ask for you?"

Song Bushi knew that she must have such thoughts, which was why he kept her talking. She seemed docile on the surface, but in fact she had a heart that could break through the feudal shackles.

She couldn't help much, but she could still ask. As for the outcome, she could only let nature take its course.

Sure enough, she nodded gently, "Thank you very much, Miss Song. If it really works, I will be grateful for the rest of my life. If it doesn't work, I will accept my fate."

"Okay, I'll find a chance to ask."

Zhang Rulan stood up and knelt, Song Bushi quickly supported her, and the two chatted for a while before Song Bushi said goodbye.

She was actually in a difficult position to leave the Duke's Mansion, because she had no idea where the Fourth Prince lived.

And with her current status, it's not easy to go to her house and ask.

The task was taken on, but when it came time to implement it I found it was a bit difficult.

When she returned to the palace, she immediately saw the Fourth Prince standing at the door looking around, as if he was being refused entry.

She rushed over excitedly, jumped up and patted his shoulder, "Hey, I was just looking for you, what a coincidence!"

The Fourth Prince turned around and saw that it was her. He smiled visibly, his eyes full of little stars. "You're looking for me? Really?"

Without saying anything more, she pulled him aside and said, "Come on, I have something to ask you!"

The Fourth Prince was dragged aside, completely dazed. He only felt that her hand was very hot, making him feel dizzy.

Although I could still feel her passion through her sleeves, my face flushed inexplicably, "Wh...what's the matter?"

Song Bushi stood on tiptoe and leaned over to ask in his ear, "Do you have a crush on someone?"

The hot breath from her mouth brushed against his earlobes and face, teasing his heart.

And these questions were like boiling water at 100 degrees, making his whole body boil.

For a moment, he was too nervous to speak, and his eyes stared at her affectionately.

She was so close that he could smell her fragrance, a very special scent, like delicious food, which made him want to taste it.