After crossing, I was miserable.

Chapter 576 True Friends

When Qian Duoduo stepped into the lobby with brisk steps, an unexpected scene instantly came into her eyes.

Chu Yan was seen sitting opposite his mother. The atmosphere between them was extremely harmonious, and laughter could be heard constantly.

Chu Yan had a smile on his face and spoke wittily. Every word he said seemed to be carefully choreographed and hit his mother's funny spot just right.

His mother was so amused that she would cover her lips with her hands and laugh like a silver bell. Her laughter was like a flower blooming in spring, full of joy and warmth.

Qian Duoduo couldn't help but widen his eyes, feeling an indescribable surprise in his heart.

She stood there blankly, her eyes fixed on Chu Yan, with confusion and curiosity flashing in her eyes.

This man, who usually seemed a little cold and serious, seemed to have completely changed his appearance at this moment.

Is this the real him? Or is he just acting like this to please his mother? Countless questions swirled in Qian Duoduo's mind, leaving her confused for a moment.

"Xin'er, come here quickly!" Mrs. Yang called out with a smile on her face. That smile was as bright as a flower blooming in spring and could not be concealed in any way.

As soon as Mrs. Yang finished speaking, Qian Duoduo came in with a smile on his face.

"Mother, the Fourth Prince." Qian Duoduo blinked her big, lively eyes, as gentle and tactful as a girl from an aristocratic family.

Mrs. Yang knew that her daughter liked to sleep in, so she would never disturb her unless there was something to do.

But unexpectedly, the Fourth Prince came over. She wanted to call her daughter, but the Fourth Prince refused to let her and said that she just needed to wait here for a while.

"You, little lazy cat." Madam Yang tapped Qian Duoduo's forehead, pretending to be angry, and then continued:

"The Fourth Prince has come a long time ago and has been waiting for you for a long time. He hasn't even had breakfast yet, so let's keep him here to eat with us."

After that, Madam Yang turned around and said to the Fourth Prince, "Fourth Prince, please wait a moment. I will ask the servants to prepare the meal and it will be ready soon."

Hearing this, the Fourth Prince Chu Yan quickly stood up, bowed and said:

"I am really sorry to trouble you, Madam Yang. I am sorry for coming here so abruptly and causing trouble for you."

Although Madam Yang should show respect to the Fourth Prince due to her status, Chu Yan did not regard himself as a prince during this visit, but rather as an ordinary junior. Therefore, he was humble and gentle, without putting on the airs of a prince.

Madam Yang was naturally a well-educated person, and seeing that the Fourth Prince was so approachable, she couldn't help but feel a little more favorable towards him.

So, when the two met, they greeted each other politely and had a very pleasant conversation.

However, what was unexpected was that the Fourth Prince, who was usually rumored to be strong-willed and taciturn, became so talkative today, as if he had become a different person.

"You continue chatting with the Fourth Prince. I'll go to the kitchen to take a look." After saying this, Madam Yang was helped away by her maid to give the two of them space to spend time together.

But there are maids and servants in the room, so there is no need to worry about any bad words being spread.

"Why are you here today? Is there something going on?" Qian Duoduo asked curiously, but before Chu Yan could answer, Qian Duoduo asked again:

"What did you talk about with my mother just now? Look how happy she is!" Qian Duoduo asked curiously.

Chu Yan coughed twice, hiding the slightly unnatural look on his face, and then said:

"Ahem... Actually, it's nothing particularly important. I just promised Madam Yang that I would give her a pot of extremely rare peonies. I think Madam Yang must be particularly happy about this."

"Oh, so that's the case. That makes sense. After all, my mother has always loved flowers and plants. Otherwise, how could she resolutely take on the heavy responsibility of hosting this Hundred Flowers Banquet?

I just wonder if she will still be in charge of this matter next year?" Qian Duoduo's words revealed some doubts.

Chu Yan thought about it, shook his head slightly and replied: "I don't think so."

Hearing this, Qian Duoduo couldn't help but frown and asked, "Why is that?" Then he sat on the stool next to Chu Yan.

Chu Yan did not hide it, there was no need to hide it, he just said:

"You don't know that this year's Hundred Flowers Banquet was supposed to be hosted by the Queen herself.

Unfortunately, during the preparation period, the Queen suddenly fell ill and had no choice but to ask Madam Yang to help take care of all matters.

Now that the Queen has recovered, I believe she will be in charge of hosting this grand banquet again next year."

"Then what if we want to do it ourselves?"

"Do you want to hold a Hundred Flowers Banquet? Or does Mrs. Yang have the same idea?" Chu Yan asked Qian Duoduo with a suspicious look on his face.

Qian Duoduo waved his hands and denied, "That's not the case, I'm just curious.

What if the other ladies have the same idea? After all, this Hundred Flowers Banquet can't be an exclusive event for the Queen, right?"

When he said the last sentence, Qian Duoduo lowered his voice unconsciously, and looked around cautiously, fearing that his words would be heard by others, even if he was in his own house.

The so-called "walls have ears" worry always lingers in my mind.

Chu Yan understood, chuckled and consoled him:

"You don't have to be so cautious, there's no need to worry too much about this matter.

Although all the ladies may be interested in hosting this Hundred Flowers Banquet, in reality, the variety of flowers they have is far less complete than that of the imperial palace.

Therefore, usually the Empress will personally take charge of it. This has been the practice in recent years, and over time, everyone has tacitly accepted this matter.

I don't know much about the other ladies, but if Madam Yang still wants to do it, it shouldn't be a problem for her to go to the Empress herself. After all, the two of them are close friends."

"My mother and the Queen?" Qian Duoduo said in disbelief.

"You don't know?" Chu Yan was also surprised.

Qian Duoduo shook his head gently, "I don't know, I've never heard my mother mention it."

"Then Madam Yang should have regarded the Queen as a true friend. If she had any other little thoughts, she would have brought you to the palace early to get to know the Queen. It should be very convenient for you to deal with anything in the future."

"Maybe my mother is indifferent to fame and fortune."

While the two were talking, a little maid came over.

After hearing her whisper, Qiu Dong came to Qian Duoduo and whispered that they could eat.