Consort of a Thousand Faces - Chapter 359

Chapter 359

CHAPTER 359 (1): LET THIS PRINCE TAKE A LOOK

Su Xi-er immediately assumed that the Third Imperial Prince had come to the Imperial Library again, but was given a surprise by Grand Tutor Kong as she set the broom in her hands down . “Be careful . Don’t provoke Prince Hao . ”

It’s not the Third Imperial Prince, but Prince Hao?! After waiting for him for so long last night, he’s only showing up in the afternoon .

“Prince Hao’s expression doesn’t look too good . You have to be careful . ” Grand Tutor Liu was worried and cautioned her once more .

Su Xi-er nodded before leaving for the Calligraphy Pavilion . “Don’t worry, Grand Tutor . ” 

Chao Mu’s delicate brows raised again as she watched Su Xi-er depart . She had always felt that there was something mysterious about her fellow maidservants, but she could never put a finger on it .

It was Grand Tutor Kong’s first time seeing such a complicated expression on her visage, and he couldn’t help but voice out . “Chao Mu, why are you standing there in a daze? Quickly finish sweeping the ground; you’ll have to do Tan Ge’s part as well since she isn’t around . ”

“Where’s Shu Xian? Tell him to come and help . ” Chao Mu pouted as she swept . She wasn’t averse to working, but she was a talkative person, so she had to find someone else to accompany her .

Grand Tutor Kong naturally understood her intentions . “I sent him to do something else today, so you’ll be the only one sweeping today . However, the Imperial Library needs to remain peaceful . As a girl, you should restrain yourself, and be more quiet and composed . ”

Chao Mu harrumphed and retorted, “What quiet and composed? Only dead people are quiet and composed!”

Grand Tutor Kong ignored her and simply walked away .  Chao Mu’s personality is as naive as a child’s . However, the Imperial Library is still part of the palace; it’s best to not talk too much .

Chao Mu didn’t think that much, and began grumbling as she swept .

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In the Calligraphy Pavilion, Su Xi-er opened the door and entered to see Pei Qianhao flipping through a Lan Script copybook .

Shutting the door behind her, Su Xi-er bowed . “This servant pays her respects to Prince Hao . ”

Pei Qianhao looked at her . “There are no outsiders here, so you can dispense with the formalities . Come here, this Prince has something to ask you . ” He set the open copybook down on the table .

“Go on,” said Su Xi-er .

“You know how to write in the Lan Script, and you also agreed to teach the Third Imperial Prince how to write it?” Although it sounded like a question, his tone was certain .

Su Xi-er didn’t deny it . “This servant has indeed taught him . ”

“Weren’t you afraid that this Prince would be unhappy?” Pei Qianhao raised his eyebrow .

“Prince Hao, are you so petty? This servant didn’t interact much with the Third Imperial Prince . ”

“This Prince remembers that the Third Imperial Prince was extremely protective towards you when he delivered some medicinal powder . ” Pei Qianhao remarked as he ground the inkstick .

“Prince Hao, could it be that you want to learn the Lan Script? It’s often learned by women, and besides that, didn’t you hate Ning Rulan?” Su Xi-er couldn’t but let her curiosity get the better of her .

“Calligraphy doesn’t distinguish between gender . The Lan Script has been accepted by everyone, whether they are men or women . Why can’t this Prince do the same?” Pei Qianhao picked up a brush, dipped it in ink, and wrote the character ‘xi’ .

His words were flamboyant and boldly cursive . Although the tips of his strokes were vigorous, his first attempt could already be considered quite good .

Seeing that Su Xi-er didn’t reply, Pei Qianhao continued . “Since when did this Prince say that I hated Ning Rulan? This Prince admired her talents in governance . As for her other qualities, this Prince shall not make any evaluations . ”

It was a sincere and impartial appraisal, without the influence of one’s personal emotions .

Su Xi-er continued to probe . “Prince Hao, when you mentioned her other qualities, are you referring to her style of dealing with things? Or are you referring to her personality?”