Chapter 28

Tang Kaxin who had her head lowered and just watching her hand fiddling, lifted her head and glanced at Ye Lanchen.

Immediately, Ye Lanchen's next words were trapped in his throat almost choking himself.

The scene had a little satisfying effect on Tang Kaxin as she had wanted to strangle the prince's neck, although the gravity was so mild from how she wanted it, but it seemed she had not needed to do it by herself.

The Crown Prince raised his head and looked at Ye Lanchen, who had suddenly become silent. A trace of surprise quickly flashed through his deep eyes.

Ye Lanchen always spoke faster than his heart. It was probably the first time in his life that he suddenly stopped.

Ye Lanjue on the other hand, who was secretly aware of what had happened between the two, somehow understood the situation. However, he still wasn't used to Ye Lenchen abruptly stopping like this.

The Empress, who was waiting in anticipation for an answer, was stunned. When she saw the sullen face of Ye Lanchen, she found it atypical that she was astounded. Then, she saw Tang Kexin quietly standing beside him with her head lowered but slightly tilted on the side of the Fourth Prince. A strange light suddenly lit up in the depths of her eyes.

Chen'er and Xin'er! It was obvious that there was something between the two of them. If Xin'er didn't insist on marrying Mu Shaoyi, she would gladly see Xin'er and Chen'er tie the knot instead. However, this matter couldn't be rushed. After all, Xin'er still had her ongoing engagement with Mu Shaoyi.

Furthermore, although Xin'er's illness had been cured, but she had been foolish since she was young and had never learned anything. She knew nothing at all, so no matter what, she had to let Xin'er learn something first.

"Xin'er, you've recovered from your illness. You should start learning something." The Empress thought for a moment before making a decision.

"Tutor Li is knowledgeable, so you can study and read with the other princesses in the palace." The Empress' voice was very soft, but there was no room for negotiation.

Tang Kexin was stunned. Tutor Li was one of the Imperial Tutors of the palace. And if she was to attend Tutor Li's class, then she had to stay in the palace? She would rather not! It would be better to kill her right there and then!

Tang Kexin knew in her heart that although the Empress was gentle and affectionate towards her, but she was the kind of a person that the moment she made a decision she wouldn't simply change it. Thus, refusing the Empress outrightly would be useless and might even lead her to a more unfavourable situation. So...

"Father said I should study and read properly, and so he had been teaching Xin'er to write her own name. However, I don't think Father is very good at it, because he had been teaching me for this few days but I still have to grasp the whole thing. If it was Imperial Tutor Li, I believe Xin'er would be able to write her own name within a few days." Tang Kexin raised her head and looked at the Empress. Her attitude was very serious and sincere. However, the words that came out of her mouth…

The Empress gave a start, her face changing slightly. Seeing the Empress' expression change, Tang Kexin smiled inwardly.

"Father also said that no matter what, I must at least learn how to count. One, two, three, five, something like that. If Tutor Li taught me well, I would definitely learn it within ten to fifteen days." Tang Kexin's expression turned even more serious, her face brimming with the enthusiasm of a toddler.

"Esteemed Empress, don't worry. I'll definitely…" The Empress wanted her to learn in order for her to leave a good impression in front of the crowd. But if she couldn't learn anything at all, then the Empress should be worried.

"Ahem, Xin'er, there's no rush in this matter, let me think about it more." The empress coughed lightly and couldn't help but interrupt Tang Kexin's 'enthusiasm'.

"Ah? Her Highness still need to think about it? But Xin'er has already made up her mind to work hard." Tang Kexin blinked her eyes. Her tone was filled with notable disappointment.

The corner of Ye Lanjue's lips twitched in an extremely suspicious manner.

However, Ye Lanchen just glared at her. From the way she had threatened him earlier, he didn't believe what she had just said. 'How could this woman be two-faced!'

"Xin'er, don't worry. I'll arrange it for you later. We should not rush you in doing things or you will become exhausted. You just had recovered from your illness, it would be best for you to take things slowly... one at a time, okay?" The Empress could feel beads of sweat started to form on her forehead.

"I suddenly thought that Tutor Li was too strict. You're a girl, I'm afraid you'd unable to bear it."

The Crown Prince raised his eyes and looked at Tang Kexin. The corners of his lips curled up slightly, as if he was teasing Tang Kexin with a smile that was not a smile. Seeing this, Tang Kexin was secretly shocked.