Chapter 228: Chapter 176: Simple Folk with Honest Customs

The people of Yunyi Country have always been simple and honest.

Especially in the Capital City.

Undoubtedly the place where the civil customs are the most unsophisticated.

How could such unpretentious people just stand by and watch when they knew the Princess was going to find someone? That was impossible!

How could the noble feet of the Princess touch the ground? What if she got tired?

Immediately, the aristocratic offspring closest in the Capital City snatched a carriage from who knows which official and eagerly approached the Princess, chuckling, “Your Highness, I am Zhou Sicheng, son of the Grand Commandant…”

The rest of Zhou Sicheng’s words were a bit incomprehensible to Shen Jingxian. She looked over and realized that the person in front of her was so tall that she had to look up.

The Princess lifted her head, revealing a beautiful jawline and an innocent gaze tinged with a bit of uncertainty.

Zhou Sicheng was struck by the sight; he stood there in confusion, unable to think of anything else for the moment.

Mu Bai, seeing this, became anxious again at the side. What’s wrong with the commoners of Yunyi Country! How dare they act so boldly! How dare they make the Princess look up at him, how dare they!

Why doesn’t the Princess scold him! She should have made him kneel! Kneel and admit his mistakes! Trample him! How could she obediently raise her head?

The Princess should never raise her head!!

Mu Bai thought of his own sisters; if they were here, who knows how many people they would’ve already eliminated.

The Princess of Yunyi Country has too good a temper.

Mu Bai looked at the innocent and unresponsive expression of the Little Princess and felt a surge of affection.

Such a woman should be cherished in the palm of one’s hand; how could she just run out defenselessly, not even knowing if she was being bullied.

Mu Bai casually picked up two stones and hit Zhou Sicheng’s legs, who was still in a daze, making him kneel right in front of Shen Jingxian.

Shen Jingxian was taken aback but didn’t feel anything was amiss; she merely lowered her head and began pondering what she had planned to do earlier.

The other aristocratic offspring with Zhou Sicheng found it amusing when he suddenly knelt down.

It was an unspoken tradition in the Capital City; anyone who saw the Princess on the street didn’t need to bow, they could even approach and ask for a signature, as the Princess’s character was easygoing and wouldn’t get angry over such matters.

But what was Zhou Sicheng doing now? Had he been truly dazzled by the close encounter with the Princess for the first time?

Haha, Zhou Sicheng, so you finally have your day.

The group broke into laughter together behind Zhou Sicheng, pointing and laughing.

Mu Bai frowned, thinking these people were truly disrespectful to the Princess, then swiftly threw a few more stones, making the others kneel on the ground as well.

It must be said, looking at it like this, their kneeling was quite orderly.

Shen Jingxian saw the few people kneeling in front of her and finally seemed to realize something; usually, upon seeing this scene, what was she supposed to say…

Oh, right.

Shen Jingxian raised her hand slightly, speaking in a soft voice, “You may rise.”

Her tone bore an austere dignity mixed with cold indifference, the downward-slanting gaze and slightly raised hand exhibited the noble bearing of the Imperial Family, a habit cultivated over time.

Mu Bai felt his heart racing.

How could someone be so vividly beautiful yet so innocent?

If fairies truly existed above the nine skies, they might just look like this.

Yet Shen Jingxian’s noble aura didn’t last long before she reverted to her obedient demeanor, simply lifting her foot to leave.

At this point, many people realized something was amiss with the Princess; how would they react?

Would they send the Princess back to the Imperial Palace?

No, they wouldn’t.

Even though the Princess was usually kind, she had never been this obedient! It would be such a shame not to enjoy it a bit longer.

So, a group of people openly followed behind the Princess, sneakily watching the obedient Princess and occasionally asking a question or two.

“Why isn’t Your Highness riding the carriage?”

“I want to go over by myself, if I rode the carriage, it would follow as well.”

Everyone: …

How annoying! This response tugs at the heartstrings!!

“Don’t be afraid, Your Highness; we will protect you!”

“Hmm… I’m not afraid, but thank you.”

“What’s Your Highness’s favorite food?”

Whenever the Princess heard a question, she would stop moving and stand still, pondering. At that moment, everyone would hold their breath waiting in fear that any sound might interrupt the Princess’s thoughts.

“Favorite… mother-made green dumplings.”

Oh, mother…

Goodness, isn’t that the Empress! Turns out, their country’s mother also cooks, is this considered a secret?

Suddenly, they felt they shouldn’t ask the Princess random questions anymore.

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