The little sister is a troublemaker

Chapter 482 Asking to See the Regent Princess

Palace banquets have always been rather boring.

Watch some singing and dancing, have a drink, and talk some casual words.

Li Mulan's face was almost frozen with laughter today, because this was the first time she officially attended such a banquet with Chu Chenfeng.

The ladies would come up to her one by one to greet her. No one would hit a smiling person, and with her current status, no one would come to make trouble for her, it was just a bit boring.

But it was not completely fruitless, she met her future third aunt Lu Lin. Although they only exchanged a few words, Li Mulan had to admit that her third uncle's vision was indeed good for a woman.

Chu Chenfeng saw that Li Mulan was obviously absent-minded, "What's wrong? Are you bored?"

Li Mulan glanced around and whispered, "I've been smiling for a while, and my face is almost frozen. When will this palace banquet end?"

"So uncomfortable? How about I take you away first?"

Li Mulan looked at the officials and their families in the hall. No one left. She sighed and said, "Wait a little longer. This is the first time I'm accompanying you to such a banquet. Wouldn't it be embarrassing for you if I leave early? Let's not do it."

"Hahaha, Madam, you care so much about me. I am very touched."

"Humph, that's good if you know."

Chu Chenfeng unconsciously reached out to touch Li Mulan's head, and then he noticed the phoenix hairpin and other things on her head, so he could only withdraw his hand, "You don't have to be so wronged. If you don't want to stay, just leave. Anyway, I have no interest in these."

"Hey, I originally wanted to come and see Duanmu Zijun, whom you spoke so highly of, but... " Li Mulan glanced in the direction of the Simon delegation again, "There's nothing special about it."

"This is his greatest strength. He is calm and collected, but nothing escapes his eyes, including what we are talking about here."

Li Mulan was startled, then she looked up at Duanmu Zijun, and met a pair of clear and wise eyes. The other party smiled back, raised his glass and made a toast to Li Mulan and her husband.

Chu Chenfeng curled his lips and raised his wine glass to return the gift.

Li Mulan also took a sip of wine and muttered, "Your hearing is so good?"

"On the first day that the Simon delegation arrived in Kyoto, I asked Aoki to test it. His skills should not be underestimated."

"This person is quite good at hiding. When Duan Muqing was here, few people even knew his name. But now..."

Chu Chenfeng smiled and said nothing more. Of course, it was not convenient to say more in this environment.

As a result, at this time, Duanmu Zijun brought the princess who was to be married to the foreign country and walked towards Li Mulan and her husband.

"Zijun meets the prince and princess."

"Mingzhu meets the prince and princess."

Chu Chenfeng raised his hand slightly, "No need to be so polite, both of you."

Duanmu Zijun smiled and looked at Li Mulan, "This is the Regent Princess. It's true that hearing about her is worse than meeting her in person. Your Majesty is so lucky."

Li Mulan raised her eyebrows, "Why? General Duanmu knows about me?"

"Of course, it's well-known."

Li Mulan smiled, "That's probably not a good name. After all, I did live a reckless life before."

"That's because the princess is lucky. Others don't have such good luck as the princess."

Li Mulan looked at Chu Chenfeng and said, "I didn't expect General Duanmu to be so eloquent."

"How dare I. I came here to bring Princess Mingzhu to say hello to the princess. After all, Mingzhu will be staying in Kyoto from now on. I hope the princess can take good care of her."

The princess who was married off was a little timid. She looked at Li Mulan with a fearful look, and even held Duanmu Zijun's sleeve tightly with one hand. She looked really charming.

Ha, interesting.

"General Duanmu, rest assured. The Ye family is a rare good family. The Ye family is full of loyal and brave people who have made great contributions to Daqing. Now the family is in need of a mistress. If Princess Mingzhu goes there, she will definitely be the one in charge. No one will be able to bully her."

Duanmu Zijun nodded hurriedly, "Of course, Zijun knows that the Ye Mansion is a good family, otherwise they would not agree to the princess marrying there. However, Ximen and Daqing are far away, and the princess has come here to marry without relatives and friends to protect her. I am really worried. That's why I shamelessly come to ask the princess for help, and I hope the princess can help me a little."

Seeing that Chu Chenfeng had no reaction, Li Mulan immediately smiled and said, "General, you are too polite. Princess Mingzhu is so well-behaved and cute, and I like her very much. If you have time in the future, you can come to the palace to talk to me. Girls' feelings come out everywhere."

Mingzhu blinked her big eyes and looked at Li Mulan blankly, "Really...really?"

Li Mulan raised her eyebrows, "Of course, Princess, if you want, you can come to me anytime."

Mingzhu looked at Duanmu Zijun excitedly, then at Li Mulan, "Thank you...thank you, Princess."

Li Mulan was a little puzzled. Why was the princess so happy about her marriage?

Duanmu Zijun could see Li Mulan's confusion, and smiled helplessly, "Your Highness Princess may not know that the princess has loved martial arts since she was a child, but she has no talent in this area, so she admires those who are good at martial arts, especially women with strong martial arts. Zijun has heard of your skills a long time ago. So the princess... Ahem, I'm sorry to make you laugh."

Mingzhu secretly observed Li Mulan's reaction and found that she was not angry or impatient, so she felt relieved. Then she would go to the palace to find the princess, and she should not be angry...

Li Mulan also smiled, "I see. I didn't expect that such a pretty girl like Princess Mingzhu actually likes to wield spears and sticks. This is very much in line with my temperament. In the future, when Princess is free, please come to me."

Princess Mingzhu got a clear response and became even more excited, "Thank you, Princess."

Li Mulan smiled as a response.

Two days later, in the Regent's Palace.

Zhang was holding a large stack of lists and talking to Li Mulan. They had been discussing for the whole morning and had not finished yet.

Li Mulan lay on the table, feeling a little disappointed. "Mom, if you are not satisfied with my suggestions, why are you asking me? You might as well discuss it with Second Aunt."

"Your second aunt is pregnant and has not had a good appetite these days. I'd better not bother her. Please help me to find out what else needs to be bought. You don't have to tell me all the time. It doesn't matter. Is this your advice?"

Li Mulan didn't want to argue with her mother, but she became more concerned about Lin Xuelan's situation.

"What's wrong with Second Aunt? Is it because you have no appetite due to pregnancy?"

"It should be. There was no reaction before, but it just started recently. I used several methods I used before, but they didn't work. Alas, your second uncle is worried."

"Didn't you see a doctor?"

"I have looked at it. How could I not have looked at it? It just doesn't work."

"Then I will go back with you later to show it to Second Aunt."

Zhang slapped her forehead and said, "I am stupid, aren't I? You are a doctor, but I still ask someone else to see you. Oh, I am really old, and my memory is really bad."

"I'm not old, you just have too many things going on lately."

Zhang pinched her little face and said, "You are married now, but I am not old yet."

"You are not old, you are still young. If you go out with me, people will definitely think we are sisters. Who can guess that you are my mother?"

Zhang laughed so hard that her body shook. "What nonsense are you talking about? You're talking about sisters. You're making me laugh."

"That's right. If anyone laughs, she must be jealous."

"You, your mouth looks like it's covered with honey."

Zhang sighed, "You are married now, and Xi'er is going to take the imperial examination this year. I have discussed it with your father, and if he can get some results this year, we will arrange a marriage for him."

"Engagement? So early? Xi'er is still young?"

"Little?" Zhang poked her forehead. "Xi'er is the same age as you. You're already married, but he can't get engaged?"

Li Mulan smiled awkwardly, "Yes... yes."

"Besides Xi'er, the next one is your uncle. Oh!"

Speaking of Zhang Kun, Zhang felt uncomfortable again.

"Uncle? What happened to uncle? Isn't he fine?"

Chu Chenfeng privately arranged for Zhang Kun to take up a post elsewhere, and then transfer him back to Kyoto in two years. It was estimated that few people would remember his identity as the son of a minister.

"Well, it's pretty good. Your uncle often writes to mother. He has adapted well over there."

"That's it, what are you worrying about?"

"No worries, it's just... a moment of sentimentality."

Li Mulan hugged Zhang's arm and said, "It seems that mother is not busy enough and still has time to feel sad."

Zhang patted her forehead and said, "Isn't it busy enough? Do you want to tire your mother to death, you bad girl."

The mother and daughter were bickering with each other, and they were quite happy.

At this time, the butler came to report that Simon's Duanmu Zijuan came to visit, and he specifically asked to see the Regent Princess.