
Xiao Junjie was pensive in his room. His open window made him look directly at the northern courtyard garden which was not much. The flowers, peach trees, and lotuses in the small pond no longer provide the same sensation of beauty as in previous seasons.
At least since Baili Qingchen had an empress. Previously, this park always displayed beautiful flowers that fragrant until it runs out in winter.
The northern courtyard used to be always crowded because Baili Qingchen often came to visit and chat with him. They even often plant flowers together and pick peaches when fruiting.
Ah, now that moment had disappeared instantly. Baili Qingchen was getting busy with government affairs. His beloved man also became often busy dealing with his empress.
Baili Qingchen spent more time in the western courtyard discussing with Qingyi than talking to him here. It made Xiao Junjie feel that he had been abandoned.
“No, it's because he's drunk. A-Chen can't possibly be that easy to fall in love with,” he murmured. Xiao Junjie tried to deny the reality of what he saw last night.
Cui Kong was supposed to bring Baili Qingchen to the northern courtyard and tell her to take care of Baili Qingchen. Or else, the bodyguard would have to take his master back to the eastern courtyard instead of handing him over to the western courtyard. What happened last night was merely an accident as Baili Qingchen was in an unconscious state.
“What Little Prince is inside?”
Baili Qingchen's soft voice resuscitated her from the pensive. Xiao Junjie closed the window, then shut up.
“Your Highness, Little Prince has not been out since a few days ago. He said he didn't want to meet anyone,” said the waiter.
“Include me?”
The servant was frightened, then knelt down and lowered his head. He was only a small servant, only able to obey the orders of the master. Actually if His Majesty Changle wants to meet, then there is no need to ask for permission since he is the owner of the mansion and everyone who is here. However, the servant also could not disobey Xiao Junjie's orders that he had served for a long time.
“Hamba dare not. Please forgive me, Your Majesty, I just obey orders,” said the servant. Baili Qingchen's gaze darkened and her aura oozed frighteningly.
“Government? So, my words are not an order for you?”
“Ampuni servant, Your Highness.”
“You know what punishment the waiter should receive when blocking the employer?” baili Qingchen's.
The servant's face turned pale, he knew the punishment for the servant who defied and obstructed the master was the punishment of twenty o'clock.
Baili Qingchen became furious. In his entire life, he had never been rejected like this. Although Qingyi often rejected him and chased him away, her heart never got angry.
However, when Xiao Junjie, the one who had accompanied her for longer than the girl who had done so, Baili Qingchen's heart was enveloped in anger and she felt that Xiao Junjie should not behave like a jealous person.
Baili Qingchen had come in kind to ask him the news and his condition because since the night of the maid's beheading, he had not seen her. Baili Qingchen purposely locked him in the northern courtyard so that Xiao Junjie would not act recklessly due to emotions. It seemed, Xiao Junjie was not even aware of Baili Qingchen's intentions.
“Good. Since your employer doesn't want to meet, then don't expect you to be able to exit this page without my permission!” baili Qingchen.
Xiao Junjie who was inside the room was instantly shocked. No, there can't be any more confinement orders. The times of confinement had already greatly troubled everyone in the northern courtyard.
Not only did they have difficulty gaining access to food and drink, but they were also often bullied by servants from other residences. If Baili Qingchen were to lower the confinement order again, they would return miserable.
The beautiful man got up from his seat, then ran to the door. The moment he opened it, Baili Qingchen had already turned around and another step was about to leave. Xiao Junjie hurriedly said, “A-Chen.”
Baili Qingchen turned back. Xiao Junjie looked at him deeply, filled with questions that Baili Qingchen might not be able to answer. The beautiful man was too immersed in his emotions to speak only Baili Qingchen's name.
“Did the Little Prince now also dare to reject King Changle?” ask Baili Qingchen.
“No, A-Chen. That's not what I mean.”
“Heh, the waiter in the north yard later became brash because it was too often pampered. Go and receive your own punishment!”
Baili Qingchen left angrily. The atmosphere in the northern courtyard had become gloomy ever since those words were spoken. The waiter hugged Xiao Junjie's leg, begging for mercy for his actions. Xiao Junjie grabbed him and told him to stand up, then said that his actions were correct.
“Prince, but His Majesty became angry and the Prince was again locked up. Servant is so stupid, please Prince forgive me,” said the waiter in tears.
Xiao Junjie took a slow breath, then held the servant's shoulder to calm him down.
“It's okay. It wasn't your fault. I was already sassy for him.”
“But, why has His Majesty been so grumpy lately and has often vented it to the Prince? Does Your Majesty no longer love the Prince? Or because of Princess Empress?”
“Ssttt…. You can't say that.”
“Why? Ever since the Princess Empress was present, Her Majesty has rarely seen you and often punished you.”
“You know? Your Majesty is no longer the same person as before.”
Baili Qingchen had walked back to the eastern courtyard. He went straight into his study without changing clothes.
Really, his disappointment was really great over Xiao Junjie's attitude. Had Xiao Junjie opened the door earlier, he would not have been this angry.
What kind of attitude was that? Was it an attitude worthy of being shown by a man whose even title was bestowed upon his plea?
Even though Xiao Junjie was angry, it shouldn't have come to that. Baili Qingchen felt her pride being torn apart, even she began to doubt Xiao Junjie.
“Yo, it looks like someone is heartbroken,” Qingyi chirped. The girl held back a laugh as she walked into her husband's study.
“Didn't I tell you to look after Baili Wuyuan? Why are you here?” ask Baili Qingchen.
“Your beloved grandson is constantly noisily wanting to play out the mansion. I can't stand the noise of him whining all day.”
“You can't leave him alone!”
“Even if she goes missing, I can still find her. Don't mind others, look at yourself. You're like the guy who just lost a girlfriend. Wh why? Xiao Junjie rejected you?”
Baili Qingchen was silent. Qingyi grunting.
“Heh, really don't know yourself. Let me hit that beautiful guy and punch him in the face!”
“No need to get like that. A-Jie might just be upset.”
“Baili Qingchen, you really are not a real man!”
If Qingyi were to become Baili Qingchen, she would have already hit Xiao Junjie or kicked him out of the mansion. That useless man just becomes an economic burden all the time.
His life was very comfortable and all his needs were met. Even the number of servants was more than the servants in the western courtyard.
Baili Qingchen had already pampered him greatly even though Xiao Junjie had not helped anything. It turned out that the man was still ignorant and boasted of having the affection of Baili Qingchen. Qingyi was really fed up, she wanted to hit the pretty face of Xiao Junjie to the point of swelling.
“Not a real man?”
Oh no, that guy seems offended. Baili Qingchen stood up and pulled Qingyi's hand, then locked the girl under her cage.
The study chair creaked, Baili Qingchen's handsome face was within close proximity of Qingyi's face. Qingyi's heart was pounding very fast, Baili Qingchen looked even more ferocious when conscious.
“Princess Empress, should I show you what a real man looks like?”
Women who are easily submissive will only lose and forever be under the control of men. Qingyi balked, and with a quick movement she managed to turn the situation around.
Now he was in control and Baili Qingchen was in his confinement. The girl leaned over near Baili Qingchen, looking at her sharply and her grin was filled with cunning.
“Soiled little rabbit, I'm afraid you don't even know the meaning of the word real man himself,” Qingyi said.
“Aahhh..”
Qingyi bit Baili Qingchen's neck without Baili Qingchen noticing. The trail was red, one fruit, yet more terrifying than the trail Baili Qingchen left behind on Qingyi's neck and shoulders, which until now had not been able to disappear. Baili Qingchen held onto her sore neck, covering it with her hands.
“Why did you bite me?”
“Do I need to answer?”
“Of course!”
Then, Qingyi again bit Baili Qingchen's neck on the other side until it turned red. Baili Qingchen was wide-eyed because again the girl bit her.
Her smooth neck skin was now plagued with traces of red. Baili Qingchen covered her with both hands and looked at her empress questioningly.
“That's not even comparable to the bite you left on my neck and shoulders!”
Qingyi felt quite satisfied over his work. He turned around then left the study room followed by the strange gaze of Baili Qingchen.
“Is the girl seeking revenge?”