Chapter 108 Kiss?
Chu Li's pupils dilated when he heard Cui Zhihui's words.
Haha, this unruly young lady is not stupid. She even guessed that Ye Hanting might be deliberately putting on a show to make her give up.
Let her kiss the tutor, right?
Haha, how is it possible... not to kiss!
Chu Li stood on tiptoes and held Ye Hanting's face with both hands. She tilted her head and moved closer. Chu Li's warm breath fell on Ye Hanting's lips, and her lips were only a little distance away from him.
The kiss between the two was a stand-in, but in Cui Zhihui's eyes it became a real kiss.
Chu Li finished her performance and was about to let go of Ye Hanting, but she felt her waist tighten. Ye Hanting's right arm actually wrapped around her waist.
Ye Hanting's nose touched hers, and Chu Li's breath was instantly choked. No need, no need to act so realistically.
Ye Hanting is quite good at acting.
When Chu Li let go of her hands and left Ye Hanting, her lips accidentally rubbed his lip beads. The soft touch made his Adam's apple roll and his breathing quickened.
After she achieved the desired effect, she then looked at Cui Zhihui, "Miss Cui, if you continue, this will not be something you can bear to see."
Ye Hanting heard his own heartbeat. Chu Li was sometimes very rebellious and bold.
He looked at Cui Zhihui and her maid with stern eyes, "If anyone other than you two knew about the matter between me and the prince, Miss Cui, you could ask your father about my style of doing things, and then decide whether to keep it secret or not."
Cui Zhihui swallowed nervously. She had heard of Ye Hanting's methods.
Her father was in charge of the Ministry of Revenue. In recent years, there had been several corrupt ministers in the court, all of whom had been dealt with by Ye Hanting.
Some of them died, some were exiled, and some had their property confiscated, each one more miserable than the last.
Although Ye Hanting is a civil servant, all of his secret guards are powerful and he has many minions around him.
Her father often reminded them that it was best to stay away from Ye Hanting when they saw him.
Chu Li understood Cui Zhihui's thoughts. She was aloof and proud, so naturally she didn't want to lose face because of this.
"Ms. Cui, you are a smart person. The Empress Dowager did not make it clear what happened today, so we still have time to stop it."
Cui Zhihui wiped away her tears and said coldly, "I will never tell anyone about this."
The Queen Mother fell in love with her, but as long as her father pleaded with the Queen Mother, she would not have to marry the Prince.
Moreover, if word got out that she was rejected by the prince because he had an affair with the tutor,
How will other noble ladies look at her? How will she get married in the future? Will she still have a reputation?
After saying this, she left, shaking her handkerchief.
Chi Yan in the dark almost crowed like a chicken when he saw Chu Li kiss his master.
Chu Li, he he he, how dare he kiss his master!
Kiss, just kiss!
Master, please hide for a while!
Chi Yan clenched his fists and suddenly remembered what Ye Hanting had just told him: Don't be surprised or make any noise when you see something later.
His mind raced, thinking they must be fake.
Chi Yan breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that the prince and his master were probably acting.
Chu Li turned around and saw Ye Hanting seemed to be thinking about something. She sighed and said, "I'm sorry, I have to make her believe it. Was the gentleman scared just now?"
Ye Hanting smiled faintly, "How could that be, but this Master sacrificed his reputation to help Your Highness, Your Highness must think carefully about how to thank me this time."
Chu Li nodded seriously, "Okay, there is a long way to go, I will definitely express my sincere gratitude to you."
Ye Hanting saw that she was in a good mood and went to appreciate the flowers. He also had nothing to do, so he stood there and watched her back.
Thinking of the borrowed kiss just now, he pursed his lips lightly, his chest heaving.
He originally thought he was bold enough, but he didn't expect Chu Li to be even bolder.
Chi Yan walked out from the darkness.
Ye Hanting asked him, "No one else around saw it just now, right?"
Chi Yan nodded, "No, don't worry, Master."
He tilted his head and looked at Ye Hanting, "The prince didn't kiss the master, did he?"
Ye Hanting looked at Chi Yan with a warning look, "Do you want to be beaten?"
Chi Yan covered his mouth, but was feeling emotional in his heart: Did the kiss succeed or not? He was very curious!
Ye Hanting saw Chu Li and Chu Xing coming towards him together.
Chu Li looked a little embarrassed. When the Queen Mother saw her, she insisted that she bring Chu Xing over to appreciate the flowers with Ye Hanting.
It seems that the Empress Dowager wants to bring Ye Hanting and the Seventh Sister together. The cold and aloof Grand Tutor and the enthusiastic loli seem to be a good match.
Chu Li found it difficult to refuse the Queen Mother's request, so he had no choice but to come.
Chu Xing smiled slightly when he saw Ye Hanting.
Chu Li explained, "Sir, it was the Imperial Grandmother's order to allow Chu Xing to go with us to appreciate the flowers."
Chu Xing looked at Ye Hanting happily, "Greetings, Master Taifu."
Ye Hanting's eyes were distant, "You're welcome, Princess."
"Master Taifu is Fifth Brother's teacher. We should respect him." Chu Xing felt Ye Hanting's indifference, and his voice began to become unconfident.
Even so, she couldn't help but want to get closer to him.
The three of them were admiring flowers in the Imperial Garden together. On the way, they met Chu Yue, who said sarcastically, "Seventh sister and Master Ye are such a perfect match. They are so perfect that people would only envy them."
Chu Xing blushed immediately, "What is the elder sister talking about?"
Ye Hanting clenched his right hand behind his back and was in a bad mood.
Chu Li suddenly found that Ye Hanting's face was gloomy, and her wrist was suddenly held by Ye Hanting.
"Prince, this Master is not feeling well. Please escort me out of the palace."
Under the gazes of Chu Xing and Chu Yue, Ye Hanting forcefully grabbed Chu Li's wrist and left.
Chu Xing stood there in a daze. Was it because his elder sister talked nonsense that the Grand Tutor was angry?
Chu Yue looked unhappy. Ye Hanting seemed to hate her. Why did Ye Hanting leave as soon as she came?
Chu Xing said aggrievedly: "Eldest sister, don't talk nonsense next time, you scared the master away!"
Chu Yue sneered, "Little girl, Ye Hanting is playing hard to get. You will be worried when he leaves."
Chu Xing frowned, "But I don't think he likes me."
"If you really like him, I will help you." Chu Yue said sincerely.
Chu Xing played with the chrysanthemum in his hand and asked, "Why did my elder sister help me?"
Chu Yue smiled casually, "Because I think my seventh sister and Master Taifu are a good match. This is for personal and public reasons. Of course, it's for my father. My father likes Ye Hanting very much. Wouldn't it be good to make him a prince consort to make the relationship closer?"
"But, if you become a princess consort, you can't be an official, right?" Chu Xing asked doubtfully.
Chu Yue knew very well that the title of a royal consort was mostly just an honorary one. They could not participate in government affairs and had no real power.
She smiled slightly and continued to talk to Chu Xing, "Father loves you so much, he will agree to whatever you ask for. Ye Hanting will not lose anything by marrying you, he can still assist the prince."
Chu Xing thought about it and said something that made Chu Yue sad.