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Chapter 4296: 5.0048 Meeting an Old Acquaintance Again

Mo Lian narrowed his eyes, somewhat smugly rubbing against Qiao Mu. "It is hot outside, but with your husband holding you, Qiao Qiao won't be hot."

"Sister Qiao, Sister Qiao!!" Loud shouts echoed from outside.

The sliding door of the room was vigorously rattled from the outside, and the latch broke.

Qing Xuexue burst in without hesitation.

Qiao Mu immediately pushed Mo Lian away, jumped down from him, and straightened her clothes.

Qing Xuexue entered quickly, so she naturally saw the two of them previously clinging together, and only abruptly separated when she came in.

Mo Lian immediately became displeased, his handsome face clouding over as he unhappily said, "Why didn't you knock? Why barge in?"

Qing Xuexue was instantly embarrassed. She scratched her head and quickly fled outside. "I, I'll wait for you outside!"

Qiao Mu shook her head. Qing Xuexue, despite being a Princess, possessed such a boisterous and peculiar personality. It truly must be difficult for Her Majesty the Queen.

The two tidied themselves up a bit, then walked out hand-in-hand to find Qing Xuexue pacing back and forth in front of the main hall's door.

Turning to see them, Qing Xuexue's eyes lit up. "Sister Qiao, it's very lively outside today. I'll take you to stroll around. Oh, by the way, where's Little Grass? You should let him out too."

"Little Grass loves watching lively events the most."

Qiao Mu glanced at her, then raised her hand to summon Fragment Little Six.

The small child hung onto her arm, hugging tightly, swinging back and forth in mid-air.

Qing Xuexue quickly reached out to hug him. "Little Grass, did you miss Big Sister?"

Fragment Little Six indicated he hadn't missed her much by turning his small back of the head towards Qing Xuexue, remaining on Qiao Mu's arm, continuing to act cute and well-behaved.

Qing Xuexue grumpily mumbled "ungrateful little one," but still reached out to take Fragment Little Six. She then turned to Qiao Mu with a smile. "Let's go, I'll take you out to explore."

"Princess." Officer Zhao entered with a bow, her face stern and composed.

Behind her followed a finely dressed man with a jade-like complexion, who gently bowed to everyone. "Songfeng greets Her Royal Highness Princess, and greets the Crown Prince and Crown Prince Consort."

Qing Xuexue's face registered a hint of terror, and she immediately hid behind Qiao Mu.

Qiao Mu, however, was somewhat stunned. She sized up this Young Master Songfeng, her delicate brows arching slightly.

"This Young Master Songfeng is a standout from the Beauty Pageant," Officer Zhao said expressionlessly. "He is also one of the consorts bestowed upon the Princess by Her Majesty the Queen."

"Since Her Royal Highness is going out today, please take Young Master Songfeng with you."

Qing Xuexue immediately wore a look of utter despair. She tightly gripped Qiao Mu's sleeve, hiding behind her, only poking her head out to let out an undignified shout. "No need! This Princess already has company today! No, I don't need him to follow."

Officer Zhao's face remained stern and composed. "This is Her Majesty the Queen's command!"

"The Princess has already reached her coming-of-age, and it is time for her to marry and bear children to expand our Allure Royal family!"

Qing Xuexue immediately shrank back behind Qiao Mu in panic. "Officer Zhao, you, you find someone else."

Qiao Mu turned to glance at Qing Xuexue, seeing that her fear didn't seem feigned. She couldn't help but inwardly muse: Could this girl have androphobia?

Officer Zhao, however, ignored her, simply cupped her hands and said, "After the Queen's Birthday festivities, please bring the Young Master back to the residence, Your Royal Highness."

Qing Xuexue gripped Qiao Mu's sleeve even tighter.