CHAPTER 539: 477 BEING THE ZHONGLI FROM THE PAST_2

Wen Xun glanced at Zhongli Wuzhi, his expression complex, "Brother Zhongli."

After calling out, he headed upstairs on his own.

Though Zhongli Wuzhi had just woken up, he had clearly seen Wen Xun’s expression and couldn’t help but blink and look at Wen Xun’s retreating figure,

"What’s wrong with this kid?"

"What?"

Song Lili was puzzled.

"The look that kid just gave me was like I stole something from him..."

"You’re overthinking it, Xiao Xun harbors no grudges against you."

Song Lili joked.

Zhongli Wuzhi yawned, feeling quite refreshed after his nap.

Before long, Wen Nian returned.

The family prepared to have dinner.

Perhaps due to Chinian’s presence, an unrelated person, Zhongli didn’t bring up his matter with Lu Xiaoer during dinner, and Wen Nian and Song Lili tactfully didn’t ask much.

Instead, it was Chinian who really talked more than usual.

Especially with a translator following closely by her side.

Initially, Zhongli Wuzhi didn’t pay much attention to this Seventh Princess from M country.

But upon closer inspection, he found the Seventh Princess quite charming and warm-hearted.

Her every smile and frown were truly captivating.

"Why is Princess Chinian staying at the President Mansion?" Zhongli Wuzhi asked Wen Nian.

"Her brother, Prince Chiluo, wanted her to stay in G country for a while, and after consulting with Lili, we decided to let her stay at the President Mansion."

"Why does she need to stay in G country for a while?"

Zhongli asked, confused.

"Now, M country is still in a post-war recovery phase, you should know that the President of M country is using the civil war issue to trouble the Royal Family, and Princess Chinian is the only sister Prince Chiluo cares deeply about, so he wanted her to come to G country for some time."

Understanding a bit more, Zhongli curiously asked Chinian,

"Is being a royal princess enjoyable?"

Chinian paused.

"I mean, in this era, what does it feel like to be a royal princess? I’m just curious, no offense meant!"

Zhongli Wuzhi quickly added.

Chinian blushed, put down her cutlery, and earnestly signed with her hands.

—Actually, the Royal Family is much like any other family, there are many trivial matters. However, the Royal Family has many rules, and family members carry greater responsibilities. As a princess, from a young age, I had to undergo training suitable for young ladies because your demeanor and elegance represent the M country’s royalty and nobility.

"It sounds quite exhausting."

Zhongli Wuzhi remarked.

—Actually, for me, it’s not too bad. Whether it’s court etiquette or any other subject I need to learn, I’m quite interested in them, so it’s not too burdensome.

Listening to this, Zhongli Wuzhi couldn’t help but look at Chinian with a bit of surprise.

"You look very young, how old are you?"

Zhongli Wuzhi casually asked, but Chinian’s face instantly turned bright red.

Song Lili and Wen Nian also froze for a moment, hurriedly trying to signal Zhongli with raised eyebrows, but he didn’t catch the hint.

Zhongli Wuzhi felt the atmosphere suddenly grow awkward, very uncanny, and couldn’t help but look up; he too saw Chinian’s flushed face,

"What’s wrong? Can’t you say?"

Wen Xun, seeing Zhongli Wuzhi like this, sighed and kindly whispered a reminder to him,

"In M country, it’s not appropriate for a man to casually ask a woman’s age... It’s only acceptable when discussing marriage."

"..."

Hearing this explanation, Zhongli Wuzhi’s face stiffened a bit, and he hurriedly said to Chinian,

"Sorry, Princess Chinian, I really didn’t know about this custom in M country."

—No problem.

"I just thought Princess Chinian looked really young, so I was just curious, no other intentions."

—I understand.

Luckily, Princess Chinian had a gentle and shy nature, not the type to fuss over every detail.

Her temperament was indeed quite endearing.

Sitting and chatting with Chinian also felt very comfortable, even though she could not speak.

"This afternoon, I really offended Her Highness the Princess. Here, Zhongli would like to offer a toast with juice instead of wine, hoping the Princess can forgive past grievances."

Chinian, moved, quickly stood up, but in her nervousness, her hand shook and knocked over a wine glass on the table.

"Ah!"

Zhongli Wuzhi reacted swiftly, immediately rushing over, pulling out a napkin to press on the table, picking up the fallen glass,

"Did the drink spill on you?"

Chinian shook her head, very embarrassed, and said thank you.