He did not dare underestimate the Thirteenth Princess.
Through Sun Qiying, he had gained a deeper understanding of the Thirteenth Princess.
She had been chosen as the princess for the marriage alliance not because she was the least favored, but because of her intelligence.
When people this clever spoke, a single sentence often carried several layers of meaning.
Cheng Ruoxi smiled. "Since we've run into each other, why don't we find somewhere to sit for a while?"
Chu Zhiyuan smiled and shook his head. "Let's meet another day. I have matters to attend to today."
He did not want any contact with Cheng Ruoxi.
With people this clever, it was best to keep far away. Moreover, her status was special, so it would not do to grow close to her.
Under the melon vines and plum trees, it was best to avoid suspicion.
His relationship with the Third Prince required the utmost caution.
Cheng Ruoxi revealed a disappointed expression. "All right, then. We'll meet another day."
Chu Zhiyuan looked at Cheng Yunzheng's double and chuckled. "Fifth Prince, until we meet again."
Cheng Yunzheng gave a faint nod.
He maintained an indifferent expression throughout, as though he still bore a grudge against Chu Zhiyuan.
Chu Zhiyuan nodded inwardly.
This indeed made it less likely for the disguise to be exposed. A clever move.
Training a double to such a degree was no easy matter. The standards were extremely high, and professional masters were required.
It had most likely been done by top experts from Tingfeng Pavilion.
Clearly, these were not resources an ordinary prince could command.
If he, the Ninth Prince, had been in the Jade Scenery Dynasty, he would never have been able to make Imperial Observatory experts work for him.
Among the princes of the Yuan Zhen Dynasty, Cheng