Chu Qing never expected that the stupid big guy she saw just now was actually the leader of a bandit gang!
Where did he look like a bandit leader?!
Was there ever such a just and upright bandit?
Seeing the shock on Chu Qing's face, Wei Ying continued, "Maybe it's because of his stubborn nature. He always goes straight to the end with everything. The big and second bosses of their gang ganged up to beat him up and threw him out. Then... Wu Ya found him and brought him to me."
With such a personality, there must have been some stories when Wu Ya found him.
Chu Qing smiled and said, "Although this kind of personality is a bit stubborn, with proper guidance, he will surely be a valuable asset."
Wei Ying nodded in agreement. "I know that."
"Then why did you say such harsh words? What if he really sticks to his own beliefs and refuses to change his mind? Would you really kick him out?" Chu Qing remembered what Wei Ying had said just now and immediately asked.
Wei Ying slightly lifted his chin and suddenly gave a somewhat evil smile. "He'd have to beat me first if he wants to leave. The Water Division is not a place where one can come and go as they please."
There was undoubtedly a touch of arrogance in his tone.
However, as the Prince of Ning, this kind of arrogance didn't arouse any aversion.
...
In the following days, Chu Qing trained even harder, and her progress was obvious to everyone in the Water Division.
Those who initially didn't think highly of her and even thought she was just trying to please their master now all admired her whole - heartedly.
Chu Qing could naturally feel the change in everyone's attitude. During her subsequent training with Wei Zhi and Wei Yi, she clearly felt that the two of them were becoming more and more serious when facing her.
Although it was a bit strenuous and she often got bruised all over, she was still very satisfied with her current state.
Of course, she was not only practicing martial arts but also gradually exploring other things that interested her.
For example, disguise...
Finally, after pestering Wei Zhi to disguise her, Chu Qing was extremely excited.
Even the little meatball, which had been quiet for a long time, was awakened by Chu Qing's emotions. "Boss! Did you seduce the Prince of Ning? Why are you so excited?"
Chu Qing, who was sitting obediently waiting for Wei Zhi to disguise her, stiffened and blushed for the first time in a long while.
These days, because she trained during the day, she would fall asleep as soon as she touched the bed at night. In a daze, she sometimes felt someone lying down beside her. However, sleepiness seemed to tie up her consciousness tightly. Every time after feeling the other person's body temperature, she fell asleep again before she could fully wake up. When she woke up in the morning, the bed beside her was always empty. Only the spread - out bedding seemed to prove that Wei Ying had been there.
Well... There were probably not many pure - hearted couples like them.
As for seducing...
Was she that kind of person?!
...
After chatting casually with the little meatball, Chu Qing heard Wei Zhi's voice.
"It's done, Princess."
Chu Qing slowly opened her eyes and looked at herself in the mirror.
A completely ordinary and unfamiliar face appeared in front of her. No matter how hard she looked, she couldn't recognize that it was her!
Except for a slight feeling of stuffiness on her face, she didn't feel any discomfort.
There was a flash of joy in Chu Qing's eyes, and then she said, "Can I disguise myself as a man, Princess?"
Wei Zhi was a bit surprised, but looking at Chu Qing's excited face, she couldn't bear to refuse. She took out a set of men's clothes for Chu Qing to change into and then simply tidied her up.
Although she didn't look like a handsome young master, Chu Qing was already very satisfied!
In her previous life, before entering the palace, she had occasionally disguised herself as a man and sneaked out of the mansion to play. However... since she did it herself, it looked a bit out of place. If you looked closely, you could still tell that she was a woman. After entering the palace, she completely lost this opportunity. After all, there was never a record in the history books of the Grand Empress Dowager sneaking out of the palace in men's clothes. Naturally, she wouldn't be the first one!
Thinking of this, Chu Qing turned around and smiled brightly at Wei Zhi. "Do you want to go out of the mansion with me?"
"..." Wei Zhi helplessly rubbed her forehead. There was nothing she could do. Since the Princess had spoken, she had to accompany her.
Soon, Wei Zhi tidied herself up. When Chu Qing looked over, the delicate young girl had actually turned into... an uncle...
Chu Qing silently swallowed her saliva, and a sense of admiration welled up in her heart.
This girl was really extraordinary.
The two of them didn't waste any more time and quickly left the mansion.
...
After leaving the mansion, Chu Qing took Wei Zhi to the bustling market.
Although she had come out to stroll before, Chu Qing had never felt so care - free as she did today.
After all, although she didn't have to maintain her dignity and pay attention to her manners all the time like in her previous life, as the Princess of Ning, she couldn't indulge herself too much.
But now, she was just an ordinary - looking man, so she didn't have to be so restrained.
Just as she was having a great time, unknowingly, she led Wei Zhi to a brothel.
There were several women leaning softly against the doorframe at the entrance of the brothel. Their eyes were as gentle as water as they looked at the passers - by. When they saw some well - dressed men, they slightly parted their red lips. "Young master, would you like to enjoy the flowers and the moon with me～"
The coquettish voice made Chu Qing's body go limp and her heart skip a beat.
No wonder some men were so keen on hanging around in brothels. Truly, it was worth dying under the peony flowers.
Seeing this, Wei Zhi quickly grabbed Chu Qing and said, "Princess, let's go!"
If the Prince of Ning found out that she had followed the Princess to a brothel, she was afraid she would have to go and catch up with the brothers in the Fire Hall.
Chu Qing paused, and there was a strange sense of... regret in her heart?
Just as she was about to follow Wei Zhi away, she caught a glimpse of a familiar figure slipping in.
It was actually...
Chu Zhan!!!
This brat! He actually came to a brothel!
Chu Qing frowned and then whispered to Wei Zhi, "I saw an acquaintance. I'm going in. If you don't want to go in, you can wait outside."
After saying that, without waiting for Wei Zhi's reply, she strode forward.
A red - dressed woman at the entrance saw Chu Qing approaching and walked over swaying her hips. "Oh, it's a new face today. I just saw you standing at the door for a while. Why did you suddenly decide to come in?"
Chu Qing was choked by the strong perfume and then rubbed her nose. "I... I just saw an acquaintance come in. I'm looking for him!"
Chu Qing, who had never been to such a place before, didn't know how to deal with the woman who was almost sticking to her. She awkwardly took a few steps back and was suddenly pulled over and protected by someone.
"My master is here for the first time. Please don't be so enthusiastic, miss." Wei Zhi had actually followed in and spoke with a cold expression.
The red - dressed woman looked at Chu Qing and then at Wei Zhi with a flirtatious look in her eyes. Then she said slowly, "Just now, this young master said... he was looking for someone? I wonder who it is?"
Knowing that she couldn't handle this situation, Chu Qing could only keep silent and wait for Wei Zhi to answer.
Wei Zhi softened her cold expression and forced a somewhat amiable smile. "The person who just came in is our master's friend. Don't worry, miss. We're not here to cause trouble. We definitely won't make any disturbances inside."
Hearing this, the red - dressed woman looked at Chu Qing and Wei Zhi thoughtfully and then smiled brightly. "Then, please come in, both of you!"
She gently pointed with her slender hand, and then Chu Qing and Wei Zhi walked in.
But after they went in...
There was no sign of Chu Zhan!