GBP Chapter 140 Little thing, you don't recognize me anymore?
Chapter 140 Little thing, you don't recognize me anymore?
After finally regaining her balance, the old woman's eyes widened in fury, burning with a fierce rage that seemed to want to incinerate everything in front of her.
Her once dignified face was now contorted with extreme anger, turning ashen and making her look particularly ferocious and terrifying.
At the same time, the old woman opened her mouth and began to curse loudly:
"Hey, you arrogant little brat! How dare you act tough with me? I'll teach you a lesson today!"
Her voice was eight octaves higher than usual, filled with boundless anger and urgency.
However, Nian Nian ignored the old woman's angry shouts and curses, as if she hadn't heard them at all.
Her bright, expressive eyes shone with determination; she had only one thought in her mind—to escape this place as soon as possible and pursue her own freedom and happiness.
So, Nian Nian's feet seemed to fly, her two little legs moving like wheels of fire, and she sped towards the garden at an astonishing speed.
Along the way, her petite figure moved nimbly through the corridors, like a sudden gust of wind and rain, disappearing from the old woman's sight in an instant.
Seeing Niannian running so fast, the nanny was extremely anxious.
She didn't bother to tidy up her slightly disheveled appearance, quickly took a deep breath, and then took off chasing after Niannian in the direction she had run away.
He ran while shouting at the top of his lungs, "Help! Stop that little brat! Don't let her get away!"
For a moment, the entire palace echoed with the nanny's anxious cries...
Hearing the sound, the other palace maids and eunuchs peeked out and, seeing Niannian running so fast, joined the chase.
This garden is like a paradise, with blooming flowers, shady trees, birds singing merrily, and a fragrant atmosphere.
Compared to the oppressive and stifling atmosphere in the palace, this place is like a completely different world.
Niannian rushed into the garden like a freed pony.
She took a deep breath of the fresh, sweet air, and felt all her fatigue vanish instantly, making her feel light and refreshed.
Her bright, lively eyes looked around curiously, eager to find the perfect place to hide herself.
At this moment, she felt both excited and uneasy.
The old woman, along with the other palace maids, followed closely in Niannian's footsteps.
However, the winding paths and lush vegetation in the garden posed a significant obstacle to their pursuit.
Niannian moved with incredible agility, like a cunning little fox, darting swiftly and freely among the flowers and trees.
Occasionally, he would turn around to look at the panting pursuers behind him, then playfully make a face at them with a smug smile on his face.
Just at this critical moment, Niannian suddenly caught sight of a uniquely shaped artificial mountain in front of her, behind which was a small pond.
In the blink of an eye, a brilliant idea flashed through her mind. She immediately crouched down, stuck out her bottom, and crawled behind the artificial hill.
Then, she held her breath and listened quietly to everything happening outside.
Before long, the old woman and the others arrived in a flurry of activity.
"Where is she?! Where did that little brat go?"
They looked around, searching for any trace of Niannian, but no matter how hard they tried, they could not find her hiding place.
At this moment, Niannian was curled up behind the artificial hill, her heart pounding. Her anxious heart finally calmed down a little.
She secretly rejoiced at her own cleverness and courage, and at the same time made up her mind to hide here for a while longer and enjoy this hard-won moment of freedom.
Meanwhile, the nanny and the others were pacing anxiously in the garden, constantly worrying about the princess's disappearance, something they couldn't afford to do.
"Go...go look over there!" The old woman's voice carried a hint of impatience as she pointed to the other side of the courtyard and instructed Niannian. Her fingers were long and slender, with bright red nail polish that shone brightly in the sunlight.
Hearing this voice, Niannian secretly breathed a sigh of relief, gently patted her little chest, and secretly rejoiced that she could finally get away from the nanny's gaze.
She looked up, her bright eyes curiously surveying her surroundings, a feeling she couldn't quite put her finger on.
Everything here seems so dull, nothing like the interesting and captivating scenes in TV dramas...
The little hand casually picked up a small stone from the ground and gently threw it into the pool. Ripples immediately spread outwards in circles, eventually disappearing at the edge of the pool.
"Hey~ Isn't this Princess Niannian?" A gentle, slightly teasing male voice came from the side, breaking Niannian's reverie.
Niannian looked up and saw the Fifth Prince, Pei Hechuan, standing not far away with a smile.
Today he was wearing a lake-blue brocade robe with cloud patterns and golden python patterns embroidered on the lapels, which made him look extremely noble.
He wore a jade belt of the same color around his waist, inlaid with dazzling gemstones that shone like the brightest stars in the night sky.
He wore a pair of black satin boots with gold trim, each step he took was steady and powerful, exuding an extraordinary temperament befitting his status.
Pei Hechuan wore a purple-gold crown, adorned with a crystal-clear jade pendant, which complemented his face and added to his handsome appearance.
His long hair was tied up with a lake-blue headband, making him look dashing; a string of pearls hung around his neck, each pearl round and full, highlighting his noble and elegant temperament.
Pei Hechuan raised one eyebrow, a playful smile curving his lips, and teased:
"Little thing, you've already forgotten me?"
Niannian was a little confused, a hint of bewilderment showing on her little face, but she quickly realized that this was the older brother who had dressed up as a woman and played the zither in the bamboo forest last time.
A hint of doubt flashed in her eyes, and her small mouth opened slightly as she called out uncertainly:
"Sister... no... brother, what are you doing here too!" Her voice carried a hint of surprise, as well as a hint of joy at the reunion.
"Then I'd like to ask you, what are you doing here?" Pei Hechuan retorted.
He originally came to interview the Empress, but unexpectedly he encountered a large group of eunuchs and palace maids searching for Princess Nian Nian.
Pei Hechuan also liked to hide here when he was young to escape his mother's punishment; therefore, he guessed that the so-called Princess Nian Nian was hiding here.
Niannian's little mouth was pouting so high it could almost hang a basket on it, and her little hands kept drawing circles on the ground:
"That mean old woman is so fierce... I don't like her..."