He Erlang had never imagined that he would encounter something like this as he hurried back to the fu on his handsome horse.

Yesterday, he had been reprimanded by his superiors and had been urged by Matriarch He to go home to celebrate his mother's birthday. Early in the morning, He Erlang led his horse out of the barracks of the Left Guard. He felt a stifling feeling in his chest. As he steered the horse to the gates of the fu, he was about to pull on the reins when he saw a low-key, luxurious carriage rush over. Before the carriage could come to a complete stop, a person jumped out of the carriage and slammed into his horse's belly.

He Erlang had good reflexes. Bending down like a fierce tiger, his strong arms reached out and caught the person who had been flung out of the carriage.

However, even though he had saved her, he had kicked the horse's belly with his right leg. The horse was in great pain and immediately neighed crazily. It raised its front hooves and was about to throw He Erlang off the horse's back.

He Erlang supported Princess Duanjia with both hands. Seeing that he was about to be thrown off the horse, he could only twist his body and flip himself off the horse. But this way, his center of gravity was unstable and he couldn't help but fall on top of Princess Duanjia.

In that instant, He Erlang realized that there was a delicate little girl in his arms. If she was really pressed down by a big man like him, she would be crushed.

He Erlang had already made up his mind. He skillfully turned his body slightly so that his broad back was facing the carriage. With a push of his strong arms, Princess Ruanjia was pulled into his arms.

Just as Princess Duanjia was about to scream in fear, she heard the muffled sound of a body hitting the side of the carriage.

In the end, He Erlang's broad back hit the ground first. Princess Duanjia was protected in his arms, but her clothes and hair were slightly disheveled.

He Erlang's back ached but he only frowned slightly. He hurriedly let go of Princess Duanjia and said in his low and slightly hoarse voice, "Miss, are you alright?

Are you hurt anywhere? "

It wasn't until she heard He Erlang's concerned voice that Princess Ruanjia finally returned to her senses. She was momentarily dazed and forgot to move or speak. She could only stare blankly at the well-built man beneath her.

"Princess, Princess!

Are you alright? "

Before Princess Ruanjia could regain her senses, the group of people who had been serving her ran to her side with pale faces.

The senior servant girl's expression became even more unsightly when she saw the princess still lying dazedly on a man. She hurriedly went to help Princess Duanjia up.

"Princess, are you hurt anywhere?"

Princess Duanjia reflexively shook her head and then let Jinxiu and another servant girl straighten her clothes. She couldn't help but look at the man who had just saved her.

He Changjue was also slightly surprised when he heard the anxious cries of the servants. He hadn't expected the person to be a princess.

Princess Duanjia was helped to her feet by the maids, and He Changjue also rose to straighten his sleeves.

It was not obvious when he was lying on the ground, but as soon as he stood up, he was a lot taller than the women around him. He was tall and strong, and the Left Guard and Dragon Guard uniform on him highlighted He Erlang's broad shoulders and narrow waist.

His skin was slightly dark. Although his facial features were not as exquisite as He Changdi's, his whole body exuded a sense of fortitude. At first glance, he could give people a special sense of security.

When He Changjue saw that Princess Duanjia was looking up at him, he slightly shifted his gaze away and bowed to Princess Duanjia. He apologized, "I am He Changjue, the Dragon Guard of the Left Guard. I was impolite in front of the Princess just now. I was forced by the situation just now. I hope the Princess will not blame me."

Royal Princess Duanjia stared at him and didn't say anything, but in her heart, she already knew He Changjue's identity. She didn't know why, but Royal Princess Duanjia didn't resent He Changjue at all. Instead, she wanted to see He Changjue embarrassed.

He Changjue lowered his head for a moment and did not hear the princess speak. He could only raise his eyes slightly to look at Princess Duanjia. When he saw the craftiness in Princess Duanjia's eyes, He Changjue was startled and suddenly felt uncomfortable.

Jin Xiu couldn't stand it anymore. Moreover, it wasn't good for them to be like this in front of Count Jing 'an's estate. Today was Count Jing' an's wife's birthday, and there would definitely be guests coming later.

Princess Duanjia hid the other emotions in her eyes and deliberately raised her head to say, "Then this Princess will forgive your offense this time. Just don't do it again."

When He Changjue heard her say this, he instantly let out a long sigh in his heart. "Many thanks, Princess."

Princess Duanjia was supported into Count Jing 'an's estate by the servants. He Changjue was not far behind her. Originally, Princess Duanjia thought that He Erlang would escort her to the reception pavilion in the front courtyard. Unexpectedly, He Erlang entered Count Jing' an's estate, went around the screen, and quickly left.

When Princess Duanjia turned around, she could only see his tall and burly figure hurrying away.

Princess Duanjia couldn't help but bite her lip. Then, she went to Songtao Court to look for Chu Lian.

Chu Lian knew that Princess Duanjia was coming early today and was currently making chicken porridge for her in the small kitchen!

She instructed Xiyan to make a few more crystal steamed buns, which Princess Duanjia liked. Only then did she leave the small kitchen and return to her bedroom to change her clothes.

She had just finished changing when she heard the sound of the entrance to Songtao Court.

Chu Lian knew that Princess Duanjia had arrived.

As soon as Junzhu Duanjia arrived, she told Chu Lian what had just happened at the door. Chu Lian was so shocked that she broke out in a cold sweat. She thought that it was fortunate that Second Older Brother had returned to the fu. Otherwise, what would happen if Junzhu Duanjia fell somewhere?

She had Wenqing and Wenlan bring Princess Duanjia in to wash her hands, face, and change her clothes. Then, the two of them sat down to eat their morning meal.

Princess Duanjia pouted. "Chu Liu, I didn't see you cook for me personally."

Chu Lian rolled her eyes speechlessly. "Princess, it's fine as long as you have something to eat. Why must you watch me cook for you? Do you want to learn?

It's easy if you want to learn. I'll write you a few recipes later, and you can have the kitchen maids in the Prince of Wei's estate teach you. "

Princess Duanjia hurriedly shook her head. "I don't want to learn. It's so troublesome. If I want to eat, I can just look for you. In any case, Chu Liu, you will cook for me whenever I come, right?"

"Then why do you still want to watch me cook?"

"I'm curious. I want to see how these delicacies are made step by step by your hands."

The corner of Chu Lian's forehead darkened. She was speechless at Princess Duanjia's strange hobby.

Princess Duanjia suddenly pointed at the 'crystal buns' and 'crystal dumplings' in front of her with her chopsticks. "Chu Liu, you haven't made these for He Sanlang yet, have you?"

Chu Lian didn't understand why Princess Duanjia was asking about this again. She shook her head honestly.

Strictly speaking, He Changdi had only eaten the steamed buns and scallion pancakes she made.

Uh … there was also the beef jerky.

When she thought about it, it didn't seem like much.

"Hahaha …" Princess Duanjia suddenly clutched her stomach and laughed loudly.

Chu Lian knocked on the jade bowl in front of her. "Princess, are you still eating? If not, I'll have the maids leave."

Princess Duanjia hurriedly covered the bowl of chicken porridge in front of her. She shook her head repeatedly. "Don't leave, I haven't eaten much yet!

Chu Liu, I suddenly feel that He Sanlang is quite pitiful. Hahaha!

I can't believe he hasn't tasted such delicious buns before. "

Chu Lian glanced at Princess Duanjia helplessly. She was clearly taking pleasure in someone else's misfortune. Who would laugh like this when they sympathized with someone else?

When Princess Duanjia's stomach was full, she allowed the maids to remove the food from the table and serve two cups of honey water.

Princess Duanjia held the white porcelain cup with both hands. "Chu Liu, the results of the Fall Quarter Examination are out.

Can you guess who the top three are? "

Chu Lian's body stiffened. She hadn't expected the results to be out at this time. When she remembered that Xiao Bojian was the Huiyuan of this year's Fall Quarter Examination, Chu Lian felt unwell.

She answered absentmindedly, "From the Imperial College?"

Princess Duanjia didn't pay attention to Chu Lian's sudden gloominess. She nodded. "Yes, besides the second place, the first and third place are all from the Imperial College. Especially that Xiao Bojian whose name is Huiyuan is from the Imperial College.

Speaking of this person, you should know him. He's under your grandfather's name and has been living in the Ying Estate for a long time. "

Chu Lian didn't listen to the rest of Princess Duanjia's words. When she heard that Xiao Bojian was indeed in first place, her heart trembled. Chu Lian couldn't help but furrow her brows when she thought of the plot at the end of the book.

"Chu Liu, Chu Liu, what's wrong? Did you hear what I said?"

Chu Lian was brought back to reality by Princess Duanjia. "Ah?

What did Princess Duanjia say? "

Princess Duanjia looked at Chu Lian seriously. "Chu Liu, what's wrong? You seem absent-minded."

"It's nothing. Perhaps I've been too busy these past two days, so I'm not in a good mood."

Princess Duanjia could tell that Chu Lian didn't want to talk about it, so she could only repeat what she had asked earlier. "What gift did you prepare for Countess Jing 'an?

When I came to Songtao Court, I heard some of the maidservants in your estate whisper that your sister-in-law's gift is an extremely rare hundred-year-old ginseng!

He Sanlang isn't in the estate, so you can't lose to her. "

"What's there to compare?"

"That won't do. I don't like your sister-in-law at all. Look at how soft and delicate you are. You must have been bullied by her a lot. If you really can't do it, I'll have someone bring a two-hundred-year-old red ginseng from the estate."

The corners of Xiyan's eyes twitched when she heard this. She sighed inwardly. With Third Young Madam's temper, how could she possibly be bullied? If someone really dared to bully her, she would retaliate on the spot.

"There's no need. I've already prepared the gift."

At this, Chu Lian had Xiyan bring out a jewelry box from the inner room and hand it to Princess Duanjia.

"This set of jewelry is for the Princess Consort. Princess, please bring it back for me. It's the same as the gift I gave to Mother. It's a pearl jewelry set, but the design is different and the materials used are also different. However, I personally drew the designs and sent them to Jinshi Pavilion to have a master make them."

Princess Duanjia opened the box and saw that the pearl jewelry inside was elegant and exquisite. Even the designs in the palace couldn't compare. She immediately said sourly, "Sixth Chu, am I not as important as my Imperial Mother in your heart?"

Chu Lian didn't know whether to laugh or cry. She could only take out another small box. "Here, this is for you. It's a pink pearl bracelet. I also drew it myself.

I have the same one as you. "

Princess Duanjia only became happy when she saw the bracelet. She immediately put it on her slender wrist and deliberately shook her wrist to show off in front of Chu Lian.

In fact, Chu Lian didn't have any other intentions in doing this. She just felt that Princess Wei would give her something every time she went to Prince Wei's Estate. Even if Princess Wei was an elder, it wasn't good for her to keep receiving it. She had always wanted to give a gift in return. It was already too late for her to take out this set of jewelry today.

Princess Wei treated her very well. She could feel that Princess Wei often looked at her the same way she looked at Princess Duanjia.