Finally, she suddenly said, "Zhuque, do you think Helian Duo is handsome?"
Zhuque was stunned not because of this question, but because she actually called Helian Duo by his full name. Had their relationship gotten so close?
Thinking about the question she asked, Zhuque pondered for a while before answering, "Of course. The Regent Prince is known as the most handsome man in the capital. With such a reputation, his appearance must be extraordinary."
"Did I like him a lot before?"
Seeing Zhuque nodding repeatedly, she then asked, "Has Helian Duo never been linked with any girl before?"
Zhuque meditated for a while and then shook her head. "No. Maybe it's because the prince has a cold demeanor. Few people dare to pursue him directly... I only remember that the young lady pursued him very aggressively back then, but the prince seemed unmoved."
Cheng Xiran fell into deep thought for a moment... She felt that she might have fallen in love with Helian Duo, but then she thought it was just because she hadn't been in a relationship for a long time. After repeated self - confirmation, she finally found a reason for herself.
"It's time for me to find a man."
How could she like Helian Duo, that man who always had a sour face?
Zhuque was really shocked by her straightforward words and quickly reminded her, "It's okay to say such things in the boudoir, young lady, but don't say them casually outside in the future. If someone with ulterior motives hears them, it may cause a lot of trouble."
Only then did Cheng Xiran realize that she had spoken without thinking. It was all Helian Duo's fault.
She had already made up her mind. She would go and talk to her grandmother clearly tomorrow. Since Chu Liyin had feelings for Xue Lianyu, as her sister, she should naturally help her.
As for Helian Duo... they were just in a cooperative relationship. At most, they could only be considered friends. That was all!
The next day, Cheng Xiran slept until late in the morning. While washing up, she heard Zhuque say that Mrs. Liu had come several times and said that she should go to the front hall as soon as she woke up, saying that there was an important matter to discuss with her.
What else could it be but that annoying thing?
Now that Mrs. Liu had become the mistress of the family and, taking advantage of the old lady's poor health, wanted to suppress her with her status. Cheng Xiran felt disgusted. She skipped breakfast. Seeing that the clothes Zhuque had dressed her in today were a bit plain, she asked her to get the light - pink silk dress embroidered with twin crabapple flowers that her grandmother had made for her before and changed into it.
"The young lady is a natural beauty. She looks good in anything."
People respect others based on their clothes first... She couldn't lose to Mrs. Liu in terms of momentum. If Mrs. Liu wanted her to have a hard time, she would live a happier and more carefree life to show her.
When she arrived at the front hall, Mrs. Liu was sitting upright in the main seat, sipping tea carefully, with two maids standing beside her.
When she saw Cheng Xiran coming, Mrs. Liu just gave her a contemptuous glance. Cheng Xiran stepped forward politely, bowed according to the rules, and then sat down on one side, playing with a pot of green ivy on the table.
It was not until Mrs. Liu took the initiative to break the silence. "Xiran, I called you here to ask what exactly happened yesterday. Why do I hear from people outside that..."
Mrs. Liu's words were abruptly interrupted by Cheng Xiran. "Isn't Sister Zhiyue at home?"
"Tomorrow is the Lantern Festival. There are many travelers from all over the country. Among them, there are many people who make a living by their handicrafts. Yuan Qing came to say this morning that there is a shadow - play troupe on the East Street, so she took your sister to have a look."