Chapter 1473: Her Highness the Princess (19)

Host, this fellow is really persistent.

The moment Yun Buxiu saw Tang Guo, he completely forgot that Tang Zhi was standing beside her and hurriedly cupped his hands in greeting. “Your Highness, Eldest Princess.”

His heart was brimming with excitement. After all, it had been several months since he had last seen her.

Tang Zhi: “…”

Did the future Imperial Preceptor have something against him? Those eyes were practically glued to his Guo’er.

“Guo’er, you've come at the perfect time. Young Master Yun here will be the Imperial Preceptor of Northern Xia from now on.” The Emperor smiled broadly, clearly delighted by Yun Buxiu’s appointment.

Tang Guo nodded lightly and smiled. “So it is the Imperial Preceptor. Forgive my lack of manners.”

“I wouldn’t dare, I wouldn’t dare.” Seeing Tang Guo act as though she had never met him before, Yun Buxiu felt his heart go cold.

He had no idea whether she truly did not remember him, or whether she still held a grudge over what had happened before and was merely pretending not to know him.

Still, he had entered the palace now. There would surely be many opportunities to spend time with her.

First, he had to change the impression she had of him and make her understand that this time, he truly harbored no ulterior motives and simply wanted to be friends with her.

As Yun Buxiu’s thoughts wandered, Tang Guo’s voice reached his ears.

“Father Emperor, this daughter wishes to ask for one thing.”

“Oh?” The Emperor was surprised. “My Guo’er actually has something she wishes for Me to grant?”

His daughter was extraordinarily clever, and he knew it well.

These past few months, the relationship between his two children had become even closer. The Crown Prince had improved tremendously in such a short time, and his precious daughter was undoubtedly responsible for much of it.

“Tell Me first. What is it you want Me to agree to?”

Tang Guo raised her head and spoke earnestly. “This daughter wishes to move into the Princess Manor.”

The system was stunned. Host… Host, have you seriously thought this through, or is this just a spur-of-the-moment decision?

Glancing at Yun Buxiu, whose expression had practically collapsed, the system found itself both amused and helpless.

See? This is what happens when you offend the Host.

If she ignores you, she ignores you. A tiny mistake requires thousands upon thousands of good deeds to make up for.

“Has Guo’er taken a fancy to some young master? Do you wish to choose a prince consort?” The Empress could no longer remain calm. She had no idea her daughter intended to move into the Princess Manor. Tang Guo had never mentioned it.

It was no wonder the Empress thought that way. Traditionally, princesses only moved into their own estates after getting married.

The Emperor was equally startled. “Indeed, Guo’er. Which young talent has been blessed with your favor?”

Tang Zhi was also full of curiosity. After thinking carefully, he realized that Guo’er had not praised any particular young scholar recently.

Yun Buxiu, meanwhile, could no longer sit still.

First, Tang Guo wanted to move out.

But he had only just entered the palace.

If she left to live outside, wouldn’t all his efforts be for nothing?

He really couldn’t tell whether she was doing it on purpose or if it was merely a coincidence.

And hearing the Emperor and Empress speak, he became even more restless.

Since when had anyone managed to catch her eye?

“This daughter has not taken a fancy to anyone.”

The first person to breathe a sigh of relief was Yun Buxiu.

And yet the same person also felt disappointed.

Outwardly, however, he maintained his calm smile, looking as detached and graceful as ever.

No one knew that he had nearly gone mad with anxiety just moments ago.

There was still plenty of time ahead. As long as she had not set her heart on another man, that was enough.

“This daughter merely wishes to live outside the palace. I have certain ideas in mind, and it would be more convenient to carry them out from the Princess Manor.”

However, for an unmarried princess to move into her own estate without any reason made no sense at all.