Chapter 38: The Cold and Arrogant Master is Actually a Great Enemy

Chapter 38: The Cold and Arrogant Master is Actually a Great Enemy

On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, lights and decorations were hung everywhere, including the imperial palace.

The colorful palace lanterns extend from the palace gate to the garden.

Whether it is the common red lanterns, the uniquely shaped peony lanterns, or even the colorful lanterns in the shapes of various animals, we have everything.

This is also a day when young men and women are tacitly allowed to travel together.

Shi Li walked out of Yuli Palace and met many unfamiliar noble ladies along the way.

By observing the emotions in their eyes, Shi Li could roughly guess which faction their fathers and brothers' families belonged to.

Those with gentle and calm eyes are mostly families of the New Party.

As for the rest, those with hidden sneers in their eyes were, needless to say, from the old-fashioned conservative school who looked down on a princess who had been living outside the palace for more than a decade.

Shi Li didn't need them to look up to her. No matter what, they still had to bow their noble heads in front of her.

She just likes to see these people dislike her but can't do anything about her frustration.

After walking around, Shi Li finally arrived at the lake and tilted her head to look at the rockery nearby.

Suddenly she remembered that the last time she saw Guo Ruier confessing her true feelings to Shao Quan was here, so today was her return to the old place.

Just as she was thinking this, Yueying, who was following behind her, reminded her softly, "Princess, Lord Shao is here."

After saying that, Yueying retreated first.

She is not Her Majesty, she just likes to be a light bulb.

On such a beautiful day, the princess should enjoy it under the flowers and the moon.

Shi Li's eyelashes flickered slightly, and she slowly turned around, and saw Shao Quan walking towards them from a corridor.

Even though she was wearing a cumbersome cloak, it did not diminish her ethereal temperament.

However, the butler who followed him and now seemed petrified was more eye-catching.

Shi Li was very happy to meet an old friend and raised his hand to say hello to the housekeeper.

But for some reason, the butler looked as if he had seen a ghost.

It was so exaggerated that Shi Li couldn't help but touch her face, worried that she had put too much rouge on her cheeks.

When I was confused, Shao Quan had already walked to my side.

He was very tall, so he bowed slightly to cooperate with Shi Li considerately, "Princess."

"What's wrong with the housekeeper?" Shi Li covered her face guiltily and couldn't help asking.

Shao Quan glanced back, unable to suppress the smile on his lips any longer, "The housekeeper has always believed that you were tricked by the princess."

Shi Li: ...

She looked at Shao Quan helplessly, "Why don't you explain?"

"Your Majesty is not allowed to reveal your affairs." Shao Quan answered very calmly.

Shi Li was completely speechless.

This was the first time the two met officially after they were granted marriage.

Xiao Jin said that since the marriage had been granted, it would be inappropriate for the two of them to meet each other for long periods of time, so Shao Quan was not allowed to come to see Shi Li casually.

Of course, Shi Li was too embarrassed to take the initiative to approach him.

Now, whenever Shao Quan thought of the four words "not in accordance with etiquette", he felt a headache.

Now it was a beautiful day with moonlight all over the sky. He was standing here and it was not in vain.

"By the way, this is for you." Shi Li suddenly remembered that she still had a Duan inkstone in her hand and handed it directly to Shao Quan.

Giving gifts is something that only comes easily after a second practice, and this time she wasn't shy at all.

Instead, Shao Quan was slightly stunned when he looked at the inkstone.

"You don't like Duan Inkstone?" Shi Li misunderstood and reached out to take the inkstone back.

Don't like it? Then she won't send it, humph.

"I am naturally happy that the princess gave me this as a gift." Shao Quan reacted very quickly. He took the inkstone and hid it behind him, not letting Shi Li touch any of it.

However, his voice, speaking such tender words, was like branding someone's heart with a branding iron. Shi Li's face turned red in an instant, and she lowered her hands and clenched them into fists.

Shao Quan looked at her and smiled, his voice becoming softer, "I have also prepared something for the princess, I wonder if the princess likes it."

He stretched out his other hand, which had always been hidden behind his back.

On the palm of his hand was an extremely exquisite square lantern.

There is a different flower painted on each of the four sides.

Peach blossoms represent spring, hibiscus represents summer, purple lilies represent late autumn, and green plums represent midwinter.

From the flowers and leaves to the branches and stems, it is lifelike, as if you can smell the fragrance of the flowers.

Shi Li was attracted by the exquisite lantern and couldn't help but reach out to take it, staring at the flowers on it in fascination.

"So beautiful..." She couldn't help but stretch out her hand to touch the lamp.

As soon as she raised her hand, her wrist was suddenly held down by Shao Quan, "Princess, be careful."

Oh, no matter how beautiful the flower is, it is just a painting on a lantern.

Shi Li reacted and raised her head, only to find that Shao Quan's ears and neck were red again. Although it was not very clear under the moonlight, she could still tell it at a glance after knowing him for a long time.

Although she no longer wanted to touch the lantern, Shao Quan did not let go of her fingers. Instead, he gently grasped her fingers and held them together.

Shi Li noticed his little action, pursed her lips and pretended not to know.

There weren't many people coming and going here, so the two of them just watched the river lanterns floating on the water in silence.

The sweetness in Shi Li's heart spread out in circles like the ripples floating around the river lanterns.

"Why would a woman who came back from outside the palace marry Lord Shao?"

A sharp female voice that ruined the atmosphere suddenly sounded from behind the rockery.

Shi Li could sense the sarcasm in the words even from a distance.

What's more, it seems that the person who was talking behind this person's back was herself.

Shi Li blinked and turned to look over with some curiosity. At the same time, she felt that the man next to her seemed to want to speak.

"Shh..." She gestured to him quickly, "I want to hear how they are jealous of me. Besides, girls don't need men to pull their hair."

Shao Quan: ...

Although he didn't quite understand, he still remained silent with an indulgent look on his face.

"Yes, a person like Lord Shao can't be matched by just anyone."

Another voice, sounded very much like Guo Ruier.

It seems that someone is too popular and has brought this misfortune upon himself.

Shi Li gave Shao Quan a reproachful look, then let go of his hand.

Shao Quan felt his hands empty, and before he could react, he saw Shi Li holding a lantern and walking towards the rockery.

He subconsciously wanted to chase after her, but suddenly remembered what Shi Li had just said and stopped.

"It seems you guys understand a lot!"

When Shi Li came over, she saw several unfamiliar noble ladies surrounding Guo Ruier. One of them seemed to be the niece of Prime Minister Zhao.

"Princess...Princess!"

No one expected that Shi Li actually heard their conversation and was immediately panicked.

The one with poorer mental quality stumbled and almost fell.

Even Guo Ruier looked pale at this moment.

What did they just say?

He was jealous and plotting against the royal princess behind her back, and the princess herself heard it. Is everything over for him?

"Don't be afraid." Shi Li looked at the pale little faces and smiled softly, "I won't go to my brother to complain over such a small matter."

"However," Shi Li took a few steps towards Guo Rui'er and raised her chin proudly, "This palace and Wen Yu have an imperial decree to marry my brother, so you have to hold back even if you are not convinced!"