My concubine is in trouble again

Chapter 30

"Then does your elder brother also study at the National Academy?" Yuan Yuan asked out of curiosity.

Zhou Xiaoxue gave her a strange look, and then responded in a low voice, "Does Your Highness not know that only direct descendants are eligible to enroll in the National Academy?"

"Ah? This is the first time I've heard of it. Doesn't your eldest brother study?" Yuan Yuan looked at her curiously.

Zhou Xiaoxue probably knew why Yuan Yuan didn't understand these things anymore. She grew up in the palace since she was a child, and was the heart and soul of His Royal Highness and the Empress. Naturally, she lived a carefree life.

"Your Highness, my elder brother is studying in a private college. He is very good at reading, and he is also very good at riding and shooting." Zhou Xiaoxue began to be proud of her elder brother's excellence unconsciously.

When Yuan Yuan heard the word "riding and shooting" for the first time, his eyes were full of doubts, "What is riding and shooting?"

"Horseback archery, this is a subject that their men take, we don't have it." Zhou Xiaoxue was a little disappointed when she said this, she really wanted to ride a horse and shoot arrows like her elder brother, then she would be as good as her elder brother!
"It's okay, I'll talk to Yan Shenzhi when I go back, and ask him to take us to horseback riding and archery." Yuan Yuan was aroused, and after seeing the expectation in Zhou Xiaoxue's eyes, he planned to find Yan Huai.

"Really? Thank you, Your Highness!" Zhou Xiaoxue didn't expect that Yuanyuan would be interested in riding and shooting, so she could follow along.

The two little girls wanted to continue talking about horseback riding and archery, but the husband has already come to the classroom, so they can only talk about it after school.

At a quarter of noon, after school, Yuan Yuan has already made an appointment with Zhou Xiaoxue, they are now having lunch in the East Palace, and then they will play for a while, and then let Yan Huai take them to horseback riding and archery.

But eating at the same table with Yan Huai, Zhou Xiaoxue was still a little scared, and even asked Yuan Yuan if she could set up a small table for her so she could just eat a few bites.

"Hahahahahaha, Xiaoxue, you are so timid." Yuan Yuan mocked her unkindly, what is there to be afraid of Yan Shenzhi, he doesn't eat people.

"Your Highness!" Zhou Xiaoxue called out to her in embarrassment.

Yan Huai was walking towards them with Tsing Yi Zhui Feng and Xiao Dezi, when Zhou Xiaoxue saw Yan Huai, she immediately bowed and saluted, "I have seen His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

"Excuse me." Yan Huai replied coldly, then took Yuan Yuan's hand and walked in front.

Tsing Yi walked with Zhou Xiaoxue at the end, seeing the little girl beside her looking as if she was facing a formidable enemy, Tsing Yi asked in a low voice, "Miss Zhou, what's wrong with you?"

"My little girl is fine, thank you for your concern." Zhou Xiaoxue didn't dare to talk nonsense, her little face was full of nervousness. Her mother said that the favor of Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess was out of gratitude. You should be more cautious in your words and deeds.

How can the little girl hide her thoughts from Tsing Yi, who has been scrambling in the deep palace for several years, and comforted her with a gentle voice, "Miss Zhou, don't be nervous, you are Miss Xinxin's friend, and you are a distinguished guest of the Eastern Palace. His Royal Highness treats people kindly and kindly." Peace, you just need to get along with Miss Xinxin as usual."

"Thank you, aunt, for your guidance. Xiaoxue will remember it in her heart." Zhou Xiaoxue said gratefully to Tsing Yi.

At the corner ahead, I was supposed to go back to the East Palace through the Imperial Garden, but went in the opposite direction. Yuan Yuan shook Yan Huai's hand to remind me, "Yan Shenzhi, we went the wrong way, the East Palace is over there. . " As he spoke, he pointed him in the direction of the East Palace.

"The queen mother hosted a banquet for Miss Zhou in the Weiyang Hall, thanking her for saving you." After Yan Huai said her original wish, she broke free from his hand and ran towards Zhou Xiaoxue behind her.

"Xiaoxue, Yan Shenzhi said that we won't eat in the East Palace, we'll go to Auntie's to eat, Auntie has prepared a lot of delicious food, thank you for saving me." Yuan Yuan happily said while holding her hand.

Zhou Xiaoxue was in a bad mood, and Xiang Yuanyuan confirmed the aunt she was talking about, "The aunt His Highness is talking about is the Empress, right?"

"Yes, auntie is fine, don't be afraid, you are my friend, and auntie must like you very much." Yuan Yuanxin assured her.

"Your Highness, if I say something wrong later, you must save me!" Zhou Xiaoxue seemed to foresee that she would be reprimanded or angered by the empress and commit some serious crime that would affect the family.

Originally, I didn't understand why she said such things. Auntie wouldn't scold others, but she still calmed Xiaoxue's restless mood next week, "It won't happen, Xiaoxue, don't be afraid, I will protect you."

Although Tsing Yi didn't know what Zhou Xiaoxue was imagining, but it was definitely her unfounded worry. Zhou Xiaoxue saved the original wish, but the empress rewarded the Zhou family with many jewelry, silk and satin, how could she do anything to Zhou Xiaoxue.

Talking and walking, a group of people arrived at Weiyang Hall, Yuan Yuan led Zhou Xiaoxue to the flower hall in a familiar way, while Yan Huai asked Mother Tang about the queen's physical condition these days.

Empress Wen was already waiting for the two little girls in the flower hall. She heard that Xinxin often went to Zhou's house these days, and she was naturally happy that the little girl could make a good friend.

"Auntie!" Yuanyuan's soft voice had already shouted before the person came to him, he let go of Zhou Xiaoxue's hand, and rushed to Empress Wen to hug her like a small cannonball.

"Auntie, I miss you so much." Yuan Yuan rubbed her arms in Empress Wen's arms after speaking.

Zhou Xiaoxue walked up to Empress Wen cautiously, and politely said, "I have seen the empress."

"Excuse me, you're the little girl from the Zhou family? Wenwen is quiet, and she's more ladylike than Xinxin." Empress Wen patted Yuanyuan and joked. The original wish was pulled away from her arms.

"Thank you, empress, Your Highness is very cute, and it's an honor for my servant to be His Highness's friend." Zhou Xiaoxue didn't dare to push her too hard, and replied in a well-behaved manner.

"Miss Zhou, don't be nervous, Xinxin, hurry up and greet your friends for dinner, Auntie has prepared a lot of delicious food." Empress Wen put down her original wish and let the two little girls sit together.

Yan Huai also came over after asking about the matter, stepped down beside Empress Wen, and started to have lunch.

Tsing Yi served her vegetables beside Yuan Yuan as usual, the little girl feasted on it, and was not satisfied, Zhou Xiaoxue was obviously very reserved, she only dared to pick up the dish in front of her and ate it with rice.

Empress Wen naturally noticed Zhou Xiaoxue's discomfort, glanced at Tsing Yi, and signaled her to take care of her, Tsing Yi immediately understood, and began to cook for Zhou Xiaoxue, Zhou Xiaoxue looked at her gratefully, knowing that she must take care of herself specially for the sake of her original wish .

Empress Wen made roasted ribs for the two little girls respectively, and then asked the two little girls what they planned to do in the afternoon.
"Auntie, let Yan Shenzhi take us to horseback riding and archery, okay? I haven't seen it yet." Yuan Yuan didn't forget his promise to Zhou Xiaoxue, so he took the opportunity to bring it up.

(End of this chapter)