Don't look at He Qianwei who has been in the palace for half a year, but in fact, this person has an impression of the imperial city: he is really unfamiliar.

She has been to very few places, only going between the Yaoguang Palace, the Upper Study and the East Palace, and occasionally being summoned by the emperor to the Qinzheng Palace to ask about the current situation.

In addition, the back seat is vacant, and there are no other royal elders, He Qianwei has no one who must be seen; As for the concubines in the palace who were thrown in by the family, the well water on both sides does not interfere with the river water, which is quite good.

Therefore, after taking a look at the Imperial Forest Army at the gate of the East Palace, it is not unbelievable that He Qianwei was directly let in.

After all, Ji Xiu ordered Wu Shen to provoke no one to mess with the He girl in Yaoguang Palace, Xiao Zaiyang ran out every three or five times, and his elbow almost turned to the edge of the sky, and no one in the East Palace would think of stopping He Qianwei.

As soon as she stepped into the East Palace, He Qianwei only felt that today's East Palace was exceptionally quiet.

The bright red flowers on the windows are still blooming, and the lanterns with the word Fu on the corners of the eaves have not been removed, but none of the attendants who always dutifully guard their positions on weekdays can be seen.

"The East Palace wasn't so deserted before......" He Qianwei muttered in a low voice, turning around the corner, but her eyes were still wandering over the place she had just passed.

Compared with He Qianwei's swaggering and bold patrols around, Ruolan, who was following her, really looked at her nose and nose, and just looked ahead without squinting.

Because of this, when He Qianwei just noticed that a black shadow suddenly broke into the corner of her eyes and subconsciously took a big step back, Ruolan was already prepared and steadily caught the little master who was stumbling.

He Qianwei had the heart to observe the whole picture of the black shadow, but who knew that he was still an acquaintance: "...... Ji Xiu? Okay, what are you doing here to scare people? ”

Ji Xiu didn't bring the dust that had always been inseparable from him this time, but instead carried a food box in his hand.

When he turned the corner just now, he almost ran into He Qianwei, and he skillfully retreated, and the food box didn't even shake.

Hearing He Qianwei's words, Ji Xiu's face was full of astonishment, and then he didn't hesitate to take the pot all on himself: "The slave is terrified." ”

At this time, He Qianwei had already reacted from the fright, and understood that it was because she was temporarily distracted that she almost collided with Ji Xiu, and she was immediately embarrassed. ”

She defended: "...... Well, I can't blame you either. It's all because the people in the East Palace don't know where to go today, so I watched it for a long time. ”

"Your Highness doesn't need many people around him, and it just so happened to be the second day of the New Year, so he gave the palace people a holiday, and only a few were left to serve." Ji Xiu explained the reason why the East Palace was sparsely populated, and added very respectfully, "It's also to blame the slave maid, I forgot to inform Aunt Ruolan before, which bothered the girl." ”

"That's it." He Qianwei nodded.

She turned her gaze to the food box in Ji Xiu's hand, trying to change the topic: "Your Highness hasn't had lunch yet?" ”

"It's breakfast." Ji Xiu corrected with a glance, "Last night, His Highness went to the Qinzheng Hall to keep vigil, and he had a good conversation with His Majesty, and I slept late, and I just woke up. ”

Is it really just a little late...... Your Highness is the one who can't get up with the morning light.

He Qianwei sighed in her heart.

I guess I haven't slept all night.

In short, Ji Xiu temporarily joined He Qianwei's team, and the group walked together in the direction of the main hall.

When she finally saw Xiao Zaiyang, He Qianwei didn't say a word, but took a closer look up and down for a long time while Ji Xiu was busy with food and Xiao Zaiyang was busy dining.

Xiao Zaiyang was furious by her, silently sped up, and solved the breakfast without losing elegance, the first thing was to ask her why she looked at herself with this look.

"Because Your Highness has never been in bed before...... No, I've never gotten up so late. He Qianwei pretended to be calm and replied, "I'm just a little curious." ”

"I can't say never." Xiao Zaiyang generously ignored He Qianwei's words that changed his words halfway through speaking, and turned out the black history by himself, "When I am the same age as you, I often don't want to get up early." ”

"Really?!" He Qianwei's expression was as if she had seen a fellow villager 108,000 miles away from her hometown, and she asked, "It turns out that His Royal Highness used to have difficulty getting out of bed?" ”

Xiao Zaiyang took a sip of tea: "I don't admit this." His eyes narrowed, and he said slowly: "Although I don't want to, I get up on time every time." ”

…… Okay.

He Qianwei fought back on the spot: "Obviously, I just got caught lying in bed today." ”

"I didn't go back to the East Palace until the imperial dining room began to prepare breakfast, and I only slept for an hour or two when I was full, so where did I start to lie in bed?"

“…… You have a point. He Qianwei lay on the edge of the table with a stagger, 'Only my injured world is complete. ”

Xiao Zaiyang smiled and rubbed her head.

While they were chatting about these few words, Ji Xiu had already packed up his hands and feet, walked out with the food box, and took Ruolan with him by the way.

When these two are chatting, it's better not to stay around, it's better to stay away.

Xiao Zaiyang, a person who had just woken up, although he finished his breakfast with willpower and muscle memory, his spirit was still a little trance, and he held his head for a long time.

He Qianwei didn't bother him, sat on the chair and shook his legs to play, while shaking, wondering when he would be able to grow a little taller, at least he had to sit down and his legs could touch the ground.

Thinking about it, she looked at Xiao Zaiyang's lower body.

Although he couldn't see the other party's legs clearly under the cover of his clothes, he could clearly see the shoes that were firmly on the ground.

These extra three years are not in vain.

She sighed leisurely.

Xiao Zaiyang came to his senses at this time, and asked strangely, "What are you sighing for?" ”

"I'm too short."

Looking down, the little girl's legs swayed back and forth, only one step away from the ground, but she couldn't touch anything.

“…… Cough. Xiao Zaiyang didn't recognize it and laughed, and held back in He Qianwei's vicious eyes, and comforted: "You are still young, don't worry." ”

But I just want to grow up.

He Qianwei glanced at Xiao Zaiyang sadly.

How can a tall man understand the pain of a little short leg!

Xiao Zaiyang just didn't see her eyes, and the old god was sipping tea on the ground.

So He Qianwei turned her head and continued to immerse herself in her thoughts.

When she didn't see Xiao Zaiyang, she always felt that something was missing, but when she saw it, she didn't have anything to say to the other party...... What a conflicting feeling. Maybe it's just that you just want to have someone you can trust by your side?

But after a while, it was Xiao Zaiyang who took the initiative to break the silence.

He stared at He Qianwei's eyes seriously: "Happy New Year." ”

"I forgot to say it last night."

“…… Happy New Year. ”

This development was a bit unexpected by He Qianwei.

She subconsciously replied, always feeling that this was just an opening sentence, and Xiao Zaiyang was holding back other words in her heart.

At some point, He Qianwei's intuition was too accurate, and Xiao Zaiyang did have a backhand.

"I've always been ...... when I'm facing you. Well, guilt. ”

Xiao Zaiyang looked away and looked at the tea leaves floating in the cup, as if talking to himself.

"Originally, I didn't really want to meet you on New Year's Day. Before Chinese New Year's Eve, you will behave the same as the Mid-Autumn Festival, not interested in anything, obviously very uncomfortable and do not want to embarrass others. To be honest, even I don't dare to talk to you, I'm always afraid that you will hug me and cry like before, saying that you miss your father. ”

He Qianwei listened quietly and did not say a word.

"As a result, my father called me over, and told me for a long time, not allowing me to escape, and I was really worried about you, so I had to come to Yaoguang Palace."

“…… I'm ready to be kicked out by you. ”

"Wait, what's the matter with you?"

"Listen to me."

"Okay, okay, you go ahead."

Xiao Zaiyang continued to recall, saying: "You didn't do this, but stayed with me until late at night, and finally couldn't help but feel sleepy, I was finally persuaded to sleep, and struggled to finish talking to me before closing your eyes." ”

"You probably don't remember much, but I do." When Xiao Zaiyang said this, he turned his head and looked at He Qianwei carefully, "You told me a lot about Aunt Wan and General He. ”

It's a bit of a memory......

He Qianwei thought to herself.

"After leaving the Yaoguang Palace, I went to find my father and the emperor, and I heard him say a lot about the queen mother. I never knew about this before, and no one dared to mention it, not even my father. ”

Empress Yuan died in childbirth, but Xiao Zaiyang survived, which is not a secret in the palace, but it is a taboo.

The emperor felt uncomfortable, but he always avoided mentioning his son, and Jiang Liuwan had frequent contact with Xiao Zaiyang at that time.

In a sense, Jiang Liuwan and Xiao Zaiyang can be regarded as having a bit of mother-son relationship.

"My father spoiled me, and in order not to make me sad, he has always kept people secreting the reason for his mother's death. When I first knew, I was in the same mood as when I got along with you, and I felt so guilty that I couldn't sit still, so I had to work harder and be more gentle, wanting to be a prince who everyone praised, and I also wanted you to be a little more happy. ”

"However, no matter what determination I have, I can't change my fearful mind, I don't want to face the affairs of my mother, and I don't dare to have a deep friendship with you. I...... I'm scared. ”

Xiao Zaiyang took a deep breath.

"It can't go on like this. Therefore, I intend to no longer hide from the queen mother from today, and I will no longer get along with you as soon as I am separated. ”

“…… If you can, treat me as your family. His tone was sincere, "I can't be as unreserved as Aunt Wan and General He, but I am willing to do my best to protect you, think about you, grow up with you, and become your strongest backing." ”

"As the crown prince, there are many things I can't be willful, but as Xiao Zaiyang, I will always be partial to you, share everything I can give with you, and be like a real family member."

He Qianwei tilted her head, as if she hadn't understood the meaning of this paragraph for a while.

Xiao Zaiyang waited patiently for a long time.

After digesting Xiao Zaiyang's thoughts, He Qianwei slowly stood up, walked in front of Xiao Zaiyang, looked directly at those light brown eyes, and said seriously: "Your Highness, you have never broken your word to me. ”

"You don't joke."

She stood still, bowing her head in contemplation for a while before responding solemnly.

"Then I will also trust you the most among everyone, and I can share my favorite pastries and toys I like to play with you. In exchange...... You're going to be so good to me all the time. ”