Vol 2 Chapter 45 – To Join the Second Prince’s Fan Club?
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XH 45 - To Join the Second Prince's Fan Club?

Before the sun rises, Xiao Hua was already awake thanks to the familiar sensation of muscle pain. Moving in a speed of a turtle, she did some light stretching while sprawled on the bed in order to loosen up her muscles.

 

An Jing had arrived in the middle of Xiao Hua’s lazy exercise but she stood at the corner with no intention to disturb her, waiting patiently for her to finish. With An Jing’s arrival, Xiao Hua does not dare to take her own sweet time and quickly loosen up most of her sore muscle before wrapping it up.

 

“Elder Sister Hua, have a bath before joining Princess Long Lian for breakfast,” An Jing suggested when Xiao Hua sat down on a chair.

 

“That’s pretty early for Princess to come.” Usually, Long Lian only visited the Third Prince’s residence after breakfast so that she can join them for lunch.

 

“Princess Long Lian is worried about your injury so she announces she will arrive earlier.”

 

Xiao Hua’s heart warmed at Long Lian’s worry towards her. “Princess is kind. I will quickly bath before the princess arrives.”

 

Si Si had not been in a good mood in the first place, thanks to what had happened yesterday. She was standing, waiting for Xiao Hua to finish bathing when Elder Sister An Jing appeared and told her to return to her other duties.

 

It was only this morning that she found out the Third Prince had visited Xiao Hua last night! She had missed that chance when she injured herself from the teapot’s broken shards and she could only stomach her regrets. To replace last night’s missed opportunities, Si Si eagerly attended to Xiao Hua’s need while waiting for the Third Prince to arrive.

 

But Elder Sister An Jing suddenly asked her to leave! Was that not the same meaning as not giving Si Si the chance to meet the Third Prince?

 

Due to her bitter feelings, her working performance was not up to standard and the speed was not something to be accepted. Si Si had not finished tying Xiao Hua’s hair when Long Lian arrived. She had her new maid, Tang Mei, to call Xiao Hua to hurry up and meet her at Summer Courtyard, where Third Prince usually entertained his guests there.

 

The Third Prince does not have many guests, so Long Lian had already treated the Summer courtyard as hers from the large number of visits.

 

When Xiao Hua finally appeared, Long Lian was already eating her breakfast. She quickly jumped out of her seat and jogged towards Xiao Hua with a concerned look.

 

“Xiao Hua, are you alright? The third brother says you injured your hand!”

 

“I’m fine. Tian Zi had applied for medicine and rub the swelling down.” She lifted her right arm to show Long Lian that it was not a serious injury. In another day or two, it should be completely healed.

 

Long Lian turned Xiao Hua’s right hand around to examine her injury. It was only after she was satisfied did she have them eat breakfast.

 

“Thank you for coming but I feel bad for you to be here so early because of my carelessness.”

 

Long Lian huffed and raised an open palm towards her maid. “The third brother sent a word before I’m even awake.” Tang Mei handed Long Lian a letter, and the latter handed it to Xiao Hua.

 

Xiao Hua unfolds the letter and suddenly wants to hit something. “What is this?”

 

“Third brother’s letter. Read it! He totally exaggerates the truth!”

 

“Dear princess, this commoner does not know how to read and have to disappoint you.”

 

Long Lian frowned and takes back the letter. “You are mocking me.”

 

Xiao Hua laughed. “You guess?”

 

After spending so many months with Long Lian, Xiao Hua no longer had to walk around eggshells with Long Lian. The princess truly treats her as her best friend, and hardly minded about Xiao Hua’s random sarcasm.

 

What Xiao Hua did not know was Long Lian takes note of her jokes and sarcasm and used them as inspiration to provoke the ladies around her that only know how to be an eyesore in her eyes. It was very satisfying to identify their anger that could barely be concealed behind their polite smile. After all, they must be polite to Princess Long Lian, the Emperor and Empress’ treasured daughter.

 

Was she not afraid to gain enemies? To Long Lian, they were all her enemies after that scandal that harmed her reputation that involved her with a random minister’s son.

 

“Third brother wrote that you are in great pain and could not stop crying. I got worried so I immediately come over here. But who would have guessed that third brother would cherish you so much, to even view a small injury as a life-threatening one.”

 

Xiao Hua squirmed in her chair and avoided Long Lian’s teasing gaze.

 

Ah Lian, you have misunderstood ah!!!

 

Xiao Hua knows clearly why the Third Prince would send such a weird letter to Long Lian. He was giving her a helping hand to lure the Eighth Prince over!

 

But, did anyone tell the Eighth Prince about Long Lian being here?

 

Xiao Hua and Long Lian turned to the direction where the sounds of footsteps stomping towards them.

 

A familiar voice called out. “Sister!”

 

Speaking of the devil and he will appear!

 

“Eighth brother? Why are you here?” Long Lian’s voice was slightly raised with unhidden frustration.

 

Lately, the Eighth Prince had always popped up around her, disregarding the location. Originally, she did not mind having an adorable little brother hanging out with her, but he completely killed off her mood when he only talked about the second brother!

 

Long Lian does not know why her Eighth brother, Long Ming, disliked it when she was visiting Xiao Hua. He tried to snub the Third brother once and got a terrifying tongue lashing from her. Since then, Long Ming was very careful not to insult the Third Prince. Instead, he bragged Second brother’s achievement, as if trying to rope Long Lian to do something!

 

Xiao Hua: To join the Second Prince’s fan club?

 

Sadly, the young prince did not know that Long Lian was a loyal member of the Third Prince’s fan club! She could even be considered as the president of the club too!

 

Today, Long Lian had never made any plans to visit Xiao Hua for she hoped to visit Mother Empress, but when she received the letter, she immediately dashed over.

 

Long Lian: So how did Long Ming still found out that I’m here?!

 

Long Lian disregarded the idea that Long Ming had planted a spy at her side, for her younger brother does not have the ‘correct’ mind to do something like this.

 

She and Xiao Hua had talked about Long Ming’s sudden maturity and agreed that it was not at all like his previous silly self. Long Lian positively believe that her little brother was recovering from his trauma but Xiao Hua countered it, suggested that the Eighth Prince faked his idiocy.

 

However, she did not expose Eighth brother’s sudden maturity to Mother Empress and Father Emperor because her Third brother asked her not to. It would be safer for him to be known as the silly prince or else he might be harmed by other royal brothers.

 

The Sixth and Seventh Prince had died due to the scheming of the older princes. One was dead due to a freak accident and the other died because his mother concubine was discovered to be involved with corruption case. Fear of wealth and entitlement taken away, she killed herself, bringing her innocent prince along.

 

“Eunuch Heng says you are here, Sister!” The Eighth Prince rushed to Long Lian’s side, looking excited like a little bunny, but his eyes betrayed his true intention. The painfully obvious scheming was revealed by his honest eyes!

 

This young lady feels painful to see his idiocy!

 

Like always, Long Lian’s desire to gossip with Xiao Hua was forced to postpone as Long Ming worked hard to monopolize her attention.

 

Xiao Hua glanced at Long Lian, wondering what she should do to get her away to create an opportunity to talk to the Eighth Prince alone. She feels that it would be better for Long Lian not to know too much.

 

Besides, it was a task that was given by the Third Prince. She had an inkling that the Third Prince does not want Long Lian to get involved because logically, Long Lian have more chance to sound out the Eighth Prince than Xiao Hua.

 

Look at how the Eighth Prince is willing to do just to get the chance to talk to Long Lian? It would be so easy for Long Lian to pull the answers out of him!

 

In fact, Xiao Hua and the Eighth Prince hardly talked. One was too busy pulling Long Lian’s attention onto him while another could not bear to see such a bad acting skill and finally decided to act as a blind and mute.

 

The sun was high up and scorching when the Third Prince approached them.

 

“Third brother!” Long Lian exclaimed with relief expressed in her eyes. She wanted to get rid of her Eighth brother but she also did not want to hurt his feelings.

 

“Oh? The eighth brother is here as well?” The Third Prince’s face and voice perfectly expressed his surprise. If Xiao Hua does not know better, she would have truly believed him! This was the true skill of a professional actor!

 

“Third...third brother doesn’t like me?” The Eighth Prince asked with a pitiful expression. Seeing his fake expressions, Xiao Hua decided to take it as an entertainment.

 

Hmm, not bad. He earns B for that expression.

 

“Since when did third brother not like you? The eighth brother is always welcome here.”

 

“Really?” The Eighth Prince beamed. “Third brother loves me the most!”

 

That expression… C is the best she can give. The revulsion could be seen clearly from his eyes.

 

“Long Lian, Mother Empress had a messenger to call you to return to the palace to discuss your coming birthday celebration.”

 

Long Lian immediately hopped out of her seat, looking ready to get away as soon as possible. “Long Lian should not make Mother Empress wait too long.”

 

The Third Prince smilingly looked at the Eighth Prince. “Eighth brother, Third brother, and Fifth Sister need to enter the palace. Stay with Xiao Hua until we return and have a meal together.”

 

The Eighth Prince looked unwilling and looked as if he was going to make an excuse to refuse. But he suddenly stopped and changed his mind. “Eighth brother will wait for sister and third brother. Come back quickly!”

 

That eagerness on his face is B+ grade. That expression on his face was genuine but the intention shown in his eyes was not pure at all.

 

“Xiao Hua, you must not let the Eighth Prince feel neglected,” The Third Prince solemnly ordered Xiao Hua.

 

Xiao Hua curtsied with an earnest expression. “Yes, Your Highness. Xiao Hua will make sure the Eighth Prince has no complaints.”

 

Oh yes, what a nice employer, for being supportive and eagerness to pave a path of success for his employee!

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