GBP Chapter 130 Pei Hechuan disguised as a woman...
Chapter 130 Pei Hechuan disguised as a woman...
Suddenly, a guard rushed into the garden, anxiously conveying the emperor's urgent summons.
He said in a loud voice, "Reporting, Your Highness, the Emperor has summoned you urgently and hereby requests that you and the Divine Physician proceed to the Zichen Palace immediately!"
Upon hearing this, Pei Yunjing's heart tightened. He knew that his father's summons must be of great importance.
He turned to look at Niannian beside him, a hint of worry flashing in his eyes, and said:
"Niannian, come with me. Father has summoned us; there may be important matters to discuss."
Upon hearing this, Niannian hesitated.
She recalled the power struggles and intrigues in the imperial palace in TV dramas, where the emperor would order someone to be beheaded just because the protagonist said the wrong thing.
A little scared, she shook her head and said softly, "Brother Yun Jing, you go ahead. I'll wait for you here. I want to enjoy myself here and stroll through the ancient garden!"
Seeing that Niannian was so insistent, Pei Yunjing didn't press the matter any further.
He gently patted Niannian's shoulder and comforted her:
"Okay, then you need to behave here and not run around. We'll play together again when we get back."
After giving his instructions, Pei Yunjing and Xiao Ba followed the guards and hurriedly headed to the Zichen Palace.
Niannian was left alone to stroll in the garden.
Looking at the garden full of flowers, she felt uneasy and secretly prayed for Pei Yunjing and Xiao Ba, hoping they would be safe and sound.
At this moment, the Zichen Palace was resplendent in gold and jade, with a solemn atmosphere.
The Emperor sat on the dragon throne, his expression solemn as he awaited the arrival of Pei Yunjing and Xiao Ba.
Meanwhile, Niannian waited quietly in the garden for their return, her heart filled with anticipation and worry.
Suddenly, melodious pipa music drifted from nearby.
Niannian was drawn by the sound of the pipa, and her feet involuntarily walked towards its source. Passing through a lush bamboo grove, she arrived at an exquisite pavilion.
Inside the quaint pavilion, a beautiful young woman, about thirteen or fourteen years old, sat gracefully on a stone bench.
Her figure was graceful, and her light blue dress fluttered in the wind, making her look like a fairy descending to earth.
In her hand, she held a delicate pipa, her jade-like fingers moving lightly, playing the strings with the grace of flowing water.
The woman had a delicate and refined appearance, with arched eyebrows and sorrowful almond eyes, much like a pool of spring water gently rippling.
Her skin was as white as snow, so delicate it seemed to break at a touch; her cherry-red lips were naturally beautiful and alluring.
At this moment, she was completely absorbed in plucking the strings, each note seemingly flowing from her heart, as if telling the world the secrets and sorrows hidden deep within her soul.
Niannian, who was not far away, was already deeply attracted by the wonderful music and the woman's unique temperament.
She stood quietly to the side, holding her breath, afraid that she might make the slightest sound and break the peaceful atmosphere.
As time passed, the melodious and graceful pipa music gradually softened, eventually coming to a slow close.
Just then, the woman, who had been engrossed in her performance, seemed to suddenly notice Nian Nian's gaze fixed upon her.
So, she slightly raised her head, her watery eyes looking in the direction where Niannian was, and a look of surprise instantly appeared on her face.
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It turns out that the beautiful woman in front of them was not a real woman, but the Fifth Prince in disguise—Pei Hechuan.
He had hoped to find a quiet place here, but he never expected that someone else would accidentally trespass.
Pei Hechuan asked with a hint of wariness, "Who exactly are you? How did you end up here?"
You should know that he had specifically instructed his servants to clean the place beforehand, in order to prevent anyone from disturbing his enjoyment;
He was truly surprised that a mere palace maid had managed to sneak in.
Upon hearing this, Nian Nian snapped out of her daze as if waking from a dream. Two blushes immediately rose to her cheeks, making her appear somewhat uneasy.
After a slight hesitation, she finally mustered her courage and responded rather awkwardly:
"Hello, sister. I... my name is Niannian. I came here with Brother Yun Jing. I just happened to hear such beautiful pipa music coming from here, so I couldn't help but follow the sound."
Sister… oh no, brother, you play the piano so incredibly well! It's like heavenly music!
She scratched her head awkwardly, unable to understand why an older brother could be so good-looking.
As soon as Niannian finished speaking, a hint of surprise flashed in Pei Hechuan's eyes, followed by a mocking smile.
He hadn't expected that this little palace maid could see through his true identity; it seemed his disguise wasn't as flawless as he'd imagined.
"Oh? You actually recognized me. You do have some good eyesight." Pei Hechuan's voice still retained a woman's gentleness, but it had lost its previous wariness and instead became more playful.
Niannian lowered her head, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes, and whispered:
"I...I didn't mean to disturb you, brother. It's just that the pipa music was so beautiful that I couldn't help but come over. You play the pipa so well, brother. I've never heard such beautiful music before."
Pei Hechuan found it amusing to see Nian Nian's shy expression.
He put down the pipa, stood up, walked to Niannian, and said in a more natural male voice:
"Now that you know my identity, I'll stop pretending. But can you tell me how you saw through my disguise?"
Niannian raised her head, glanced cautiously at Pei Hechuan, and said:
"I...I don't know, it's just a feeling. My brother dresses like my sister;"
But their demeanor and movements are still somewhat different, and the older brother's eyes... are very unique, not like a girl's.
Upon hearing this, Pei Hechuan couldn't help but laugh out loud. He stroked his chin and nodded, saying:
"It seems I'll have to be more careful from now on. I never expected to be seen through by a little girl. But since you like the pipa, I can teach you in the future."
Niannian's eyes lit up, and she said with delight, "Really? Brother is willing to teach me? That's great! I'll definitely study hard!"
As he spoke, he patted his small chest forcefully, showing no sign of restraint.
Pei Hechuan smiled and nodded. At that moment, Pei Yunjing and Xiao Ba's voices could be heard from afar, as if they were searching for Nian Nian.
Pei Hechuan said to Niannian, "It seems your brother Yun Jing is looking for you. Go back quickly, don't let him worry."
Niannian responded, waved to Pei Hechuan, and then turned and ran towards Pei Yunjing and Xiao Ba.
Pei Hechuan watched Niannian's retreating figure, a smile playing on his lips. This little girl was quite interesting. However, her appearance didn't seem like that of someone from the palace…