Let's Squander A Billion First!-Chapter 1674: Lord Qiansui (26)
殷慎 didn’t know what other method Chuzheng had, but intuition told him it wouldn’t be anything good.
Chuzheng didn’t immediately ask Yin Shen for an answer: "You can think it over."
Yin Shen furrowed his brows, looking at the girl in front of him.
The girl raised her brows slightly, her aloof and indifferent eyes full of confident boldness: "This place can’t hold me. I can escape once, I can escape twice. Milord, think it through properly."
Chuzheng added emphasis to the last few words.
Yin Shen: "..."
Things seemed to be developing a bit awry.
It wasn’t until Yin Shen returned to his room, realizing the relationship dynamics had flipped.
This is his territory...
What does her master’s demeanor mean?
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Yin Shen didn’t discuss the matter of who’s in charge with Chuzheng later. He was coming and going early each day, seemingly very busy.
Chuzheng’s patience was limited; waiting so long for him, she felt she’d been quite kind.
Chuzheng stopped Yin Shen when he returned in the evening: "Milord, have you thought it through?"
"Xiao Chu, such an important matter needs more time to think about," Yin Shen smiled, "Right?"
Chuzheng: "..."
I suspect you’re up to something, but I have no evidence.
Chuzheng, of course, wasn’t afraid, so she nodded: "Sure."
Yin Shen naturally reached for Chuzheng’s hand: "I will give you a satisfactory answer."
Chuzheng seemed thoughtful, and after a moment, she slowly said, "It better be."
If I’m not satisfied, I’ll make myself satisfied.
Yin Shen’s smile grew warmer, and he leaned down, their breaths mingling.
"My Lord... My..."
Yin Shen frowned, looking outside, and the eunuch kneeled down, scared.
With his fingertips, Yin Shen tucked a lock of Chuzheng’s hair behind her ear, lightly brushed his finger across her lips, then turned to the eunuch: "What’s the matter?"
"My Lord... Your Majesty summons." The eunuch’s voice trembled.
"What matter?" He had just returned from the Emperor’s place, and now they call him again?
"Don’t... don’t know."
Yin Shen’s eyes darkened slightly. He waved the eunuch away and, placing his hands on Chuzheng’s shoulders, carefully instructed her: "I’ll go see His Majesty first. If you’re hungry, eat something."
"Mmm."
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As soon as Yin Shen left, Chuzheng saw a head pop out from the corner.
Princess Changhuan sneaked around furtively, glancing left and right, then dashed over: "Sister."
She grabbed Chuzheng and ran to the corner.
"Sister, why are you here?"
Princess Changhuan originally planned to find Chuzheng but was informed by Jin Zhi that she was in the palace with Yin Shen, that lousy eunuch.
"Why can’t I be here?" Chuzheng was baffled.
"Did that damn eunuch threaten you?" Princess Changhuan was indignant.
Chuzheng: "..."
Even though you can swipe your card, by calling my Good Person Card like this, I’m going to get angry! I get super mad!
"No." Chuzheng said coldly, "He can’t threaten me."
Princess Changhuan: "Then why are you living here?"
Chuzheng: "Convenience."
Haven’t you heard of getting advantage from proximity?
Princess Changhuan: "???"
Convenience for what?
Living with that pervert Yin Shen, what kind of convenience could there be?
"Sister, if he really threatens you, tell me, I won’t let you suffer."
She’s her savior, no way would she let her savior suffer.
Even if it means troubling Father, she’d definitely save her.
Chuzheng with a serious face: "No, you’re overthinking."
Princess Changhuan suspiciously: "Really?"
Chuzheng took a deep breath: "Who do you think can do anything to me?"
Princess Changhuan thought of the past events and figured it was true, Yin Shen probably couldn’t beat her savior.
"Did you divert Yin Shen?" Chuzheng recalled.
"Yes." Princess Changhuan proudly puffed up: "Sister, don’t worry. I had Father summon him. It won’t be exposed."
Chuzheng: "..."
Chuzheng thought the Emperor was quite an odd existence.
Other emperors would be furious if a eunuch seized power.
But this Emperor doesn’t mind, spending all day indulging in the pleasures, letting Yin Shen handle everything.
"Sister, let’s go out and play," Princess Changhuan’s eyes sparkled, "I heard tonight’s very lively."
Chuzheng: "..."
You’ve come looking for me, just for this, right?
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Chuzheng was not very keen on going, but King’s Account immediately assigned her a task.
[Main Task: Please release one hundred thousand river lanterns or Kongming Lanterns within three hours.]
Chuzheng: "..."
Damn it, you goddamn bastard!!
Chuzheng and Princess Changhuan only realized there was a festival today—the River Lantern Festival.
The purpose is to pray for blessings, any aspect is fine, there’s no restriction.
"Sister, hurry." Princess Changhuan pulled Chuzheng as they moved through the crowd.
Before, she wanted to leave the palace, but no one would accompany her.
Even before she could slip out the palace gates, she was discovered by palace staff.
With Chuzheng accompanying her today, it was so easy to leave the palace. No wonder Princess Changhuan is happy.
Princess Changhuan stopped at a vendor selling river lanterns, holding up one shaped like a little rabbit: "Sister, isn’t this cute?"
"Mmm."
"And this one?"
"Mmm."
"You haven’t even looked!" Princess Changhuan grumbled.
Chuzheng: "..."
"Boss, how much is this?" Princess Changhuan asked the vendor. 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦
"Three Wen Money each." The vendor said, "Which one does the girl like?"
"This one." Princess Changhuan pointed to the first rabbit-shaped river lantern she saw.
The vendor immediately handed it to her: "The girl has a good eye. It’s the one I’ve crafted the longest, perfect for making wishes, especially effective."
Chuzheng: "..." What a load of nonsense!
Princess Changhuan listened happily.
"Do you have money?" Chuzheng splashed cold water on Princess Changhuan.
Princess Changhuan, usually accompanied by palace maids and eunuchs, didn’t handle the money. She completely forgot to bring any.
Princess Changhuan’s expression immediately drooped.
Princess Changhuan’s unhappiness brought Chuzheng joy.
No money, perfect!
Chuzheng took out money and handed it to the vendor. Princess Changhuan’s eyes lit up as she held Chuzheng’s arm: "Sister, you’re the best."
Chuzheng: "..."
"Anything else you want?"
Princess Changhuan pointed at a lantern beside her: "This one."
This lantern wasn’t for release but for carrying.
According to custom, unmarried individuals could give their lantern to someone they like on this day.
After paying, Chuzheng didn’t rush off but asked the vendor, "Do you know where I can buy a large quantity of river lanterns or Kongming Lanterns?"
The vendor hesitated for a moment, then smelled business: "How many do you need?"
"One hundred thousand."
The vendor gasped: "Girl, you’re not joking, are you?"
Today is the River Lantern Festival, and it’s almost night...
Chuzheng replied seriously: "No joke. I need that many."
"Sister, why do you need so many river lanterns?" Princess Changhuan asked the same question the vendor had in mind.
