Two people are so close yet unaware of each other. Fate is just like that, a slight difference in timing and it's a missed opportunity, leaving one helpless.

  Chu Yicheng smiled and said, "Yes, brother. My concubine is quite mischievous. I've warned her before not to come out and blow the wind, but she didn't listen. Look at this, she's sneaked out again. She's really a troublesome person."

  Having said that, he pretended to be worried and sighed: "Imperial brother, she is not feeling well. She really can't stand the wind for too long. I'll go settle her in first, okay?"

  Yan Xijun cooperated with him and pretended to cough twice.

  Chu Yixuan glanced at her back and although he had doubts in his heart, seeing that she was frail and ill, he could only wave his hand and say: "Go, go. I'll wait for you in the main hall. If you need imperial physicians to diagnose and treat you, just let me know."

  "Alright, understood. Thank you, Your Majesty." Chu Yicheng said as he finished speaking, then swiftly scooped up Yan Xijun in a horizontal hold and quickly departed.

  After returning to the house, Chu Yicheng threw her onto the bed and pressed down on her, looking at her and saying: "You were really reckless just now. Didn't I tell you not to run around randomly? If he had recognized us earlier, we would have been in trouble."

  "Prince Wang, I'm sorry. I was also anxious to find you, so I came out to look for you." Yan Xijun apologized to him.

  "What's up? / What brings you here?"

  "I've thought about it and I think it's better if I don't live here after all. You are the prince, and the emperor said that you often come to find me, so we'll inevitably be discovered."

  "Do you think the Emperor has nothing better to do? Don't worry, he won't be leaving the palace from now on. If you don't stay here, where else can you go?"

  Yan Xijun thought for a moment. That's right. In such a big city, there was no place for her to settle down. The General's Mansion was gone, and she couldn't go back even if she wanted to.

  "Stay here quietly, don't think about going anywhere. Wait for me for a while. I'll go and get rid of him first." Chu Yicheng gently stroked her face and then left a punishing 'kiss' on it before leaving contentedly.

  Later, as Chu Yixi said, Chu Yixuan never visited the Jingwang Mansion again, and Yan Xijun was able to live there at ease.

  Only a few days in the capital, it was already New Year's Eve. That day, Chu Yicheng went to the palace for a banquet early on.

  As a general with great military power and also the emperor's trusted prince, he naturally received special attention. Chu Yicheng had entered the palace early in the morning and was led to the Zhengyang Palace.

  Looking at this unfamiliar yet familiar imperial palace, layer upon layer of palaces. When I was a child, my elder brother and I would often play here. Only, we were always bullied by those elder brothers and sisters. All because they were the two youngest princes.

  Moreover, they were not valued by their father emperor. Therefore, those people always bullied them recklessly.

  "Your Highness, Zhengyang Palace has arrived. The Emperor is waiting for you inside." The eunuch beside him interrupted his thoughts. Chu Yicheng raised his head and looked at the three big characters on top of his head. These were the handwriting of his father. He didn't expect that his imperial brother still kept it.

  After waving his hand to let Da Jian retreat, Chu Yicheng entered the Zhengyang Palace. As soon as he stepped into the courtyard, he saw his imperial brother beckoning him from the pavilion. He hurried over and saw that black and white chess pieces were already set up on the stone table.

  Chu Yixuan looked at him walking over and smiled: "Cheng Er, it's been a long time since we last played chess. I wonder who will win this time."

  "Brother is really good at this game. I haven't played it in a long time either. When we were young, brother always won against me. This time, of course, brother will win again."

  "This is also uncertain. Since you went to the border, no one has accompanied me to play chess." Chu Yixuan greeted him: "Cheng Er, sit down quickly, don't be polite. Anyway, it's still early for the banquet. Let's brothers play a few games of chess first."

  "Yes, older brother." Chu Yiceng sat down on the other side and picked up a black piece. "Older brother, I'll choose black again. I won't be polite either. I'll make the first move."

  "It doesn't matter. What's the harm in letting you win again?" Chu Yixuan smiled and said, stretching out his hand to pick up a white piece and lightly placing it on the chessboard.

  "Brother, you want to cut off all my paths with just one move."

  "Hehe, I've only blocked one path for you. There are still several others left for you to choose from."

  "Brother, you are indeed kind. Since you spared my life, I won't be polite." Chu Yicong dropped a piece and blocked Chu Yixuan's way.

  Then, the two of them engaged in a fierce battle on the chessboard, fighting to the death. After one incense stick had burned out, Chu Yixuan made his final move and said: "Cheng Er, you lost."

  "Brother is indeed formidable, I've lost with a willing heart and mouth." Chu Yicheng cupped his hands in respect. Since he was young, he had never been able to defeat Brother, every time they played chess for fun, he would end up losing.

  "Hehe, let's start again." Chu Yixuan picked up the white piece and said to him. Actually, he didn't want to play chess today. He had other things to ask.

  "Good." Chu Yicheng also helped pick up Hei Zi. Refreshing and satisfying.

  "Prince, why didn't you bring that concubine of yours into the palace today? Has she recovered somewhat?"

  "It's better now. She has adapted to life in Beijing. She is a person who dislikes noise, so it's better for her to stay in the mansion and be quiet."

  "You're so at ease leaving her in the mansion for New Year's Eve." Chu Yixuan sneered, "Don't you miss her?"

  "Hehe, of course I'm worried. So, younger brother humbly requests older brother to allow him to leave first at the banquet later."

  "Alright. Anyway, we brothers have plenty of time to get together in the future. I grant you permission to return early tonight."

  "Thank you, Brother Huang, for your kindness." Chu Yicheng said with gratitude. To be honest, he was not at ease leaving Yan Xikun alone in the mansion. Who knew what she would do?

  The two of them continued playing several more rounds of chess, but Chu Yixuan won every time. Such a result was perhaps predetermined from the start.

  The sky has not yet darkened, and the New Year's Eve banquet in the palace has begun. In addition to inviting many ministers and royal relatives, many concubines from the harem have also arrived. However, they are mostly here to add to the excitement, serving as singing and dancing girls to perform songs and dances.

  In short, the whole banquet was still extraordinarily lively. After three rounds of wine, the Emperor and Empress (Yuan Huanghou had been deposed, and Xue Fei temporarily took on the role of Empress) said a few opening words, and then everyone freely found their own entertainment.

  Many people came to toast Chu Yicheng's wine. After all, he had just returned from the border. Many people wanted to get to know him and also take this opportunity to get close to him.

  Chu Yicheng can drink a lot of wine in the border town, it can be said that he is not drunk after drinking thousands of cups. He is a generous person who doesn't refuse anyone and doesn't put on airs. No matter who toasts him, he will give them face by drinking the wine in his cup.

  For a time, he received widespread praise. Everyone was drawn to him, chatting with him and asking about the border regions.

  Some women were anxiously waiting on the side, they all had their eyes on King Jing, but there was no way for them to go in and chat with him.

  Chu Yicheng was originally enduring 'sex' with them. In the end, he couldn't stand it anymore. He casually found an excuse to slip away.

  He just wanted to get some fresh air. Unexpectedly, someone came out even earlier than him. The young official saw him come out and smiled: "It seems that Prince Jing is quite popular."