Consort of a Thousand Faces

Majesty and a little girl having lots of fun while playing in the Imperial Garden.
They were even climbing trees!”

“Me too! But wouldn’t His Majesty be harshly punished if Prince Hao finds out?”

“Who’s that little lass? Could she have been summoned into the imperial palace to be raised as His Majesty’s child bride?”

The palace maids continued to ardently gossip with one another until they suddenly heard some footsteps from behind them.
Raising their heads, they were shocked to see that it was Pei Qianhao.
They immediately bowed and greeted him with quivering voices.
“This servant pays her respects to Prince Hao.”

Pei Qianhao kept silent as he turned to head for the Imperial Garden.
Following behind him was Su Xi-er, who waved at the palace maids.
“You may rise.
Get to your own work; don’t gossip anymore.”

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“This servant obeys the order.” The palace maids immediately dispersed and no longer dared to say another word.

Su Xi-er continued to follow Pei Qianhao, but his strides were larger and faster, so she could only run to keep up with him.

When Pei Qianhao realised this, he immediately stopped and waited for her to catch up before continuing at a slower pace.
However, his expression was still unpleasant, and he remained quiet.

“A-Jing, let’s bring Yinyin back.
Don’t let her affect His Majesty and delay his work.”

“No way, bringing her back would only distract this Prince.”

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Su Xi-er was baffled.
How are these two matters related?

However, she stowed away her questions and said, “Distracting you is better than distracting His Majesty.
His Majesty is Beimin’s future; he bears the heavy responsibility to the nation and its society.”

Pei Qianhao harrumphed.
“This Prince is the aide minister[2]; all the more reason I can’t be distracted.
Don’t say anything more; I have already made up my mind ー I will definitely not bring her back.” He quickened his pace, and Su Xi-er had to hastily match his pace as he was holding her hand.

By the time they arrived at the Imperial Garden, they happened upon Situ Lin standing atop a withered willow tree, while Liu Yinyin cheered at its base.

1.
It is believed that kidney deficiency is related to inability of *coughs* I think you know what I mean 😀

2.
This is common when the Emperor is still young.