The Legitimate Daughter Princess Consort can Read Minds

Chapter 10: Speechless

Gu Yunru's broad-minded approach left Rong Zhen speechless.

"Can this really cure my illness?" Rong Zhen looked at Gu Yunru with a skeptical gaze.

"Of course, it helps to relax your mind. You need to shift your focus. Don't just listen to me talk in grandiose terms. You won't know until you try," Gu Yunru replied earnestly, looking at the guards following behind Rong Zhen and asking loudly, "Which one of you can play horse-hanging? His Highness the Prince said there will be a reward for anyone who can beat him."

The group looked at each other in confusion, with some already taking a step forward, but upon seeing the inscrutable eyes of His Royal Highness, they retreated in fear.

Gu Yunru thought for a moment and realized that this group was used to being abused by Rong Zhen and would not dare to challenge him. She patted his shoulder solemnly and pulled him aside, saying, "This won't work. Everyone is afraid of you."

"I didn't say anything," Rong Zhen replied.

"I know you are a prince, with high status and power. No one dares to play with you. How about this, I'll help you dress up and take you to the horse-hanging hall in Qingle Street."

Rong Zhen looked at her expressionlessly, but his heart was stirred. He had never been to such a common place before thus  lively and joyful scenes were never a part of his life. Could this really cure his illness?

He looked at Gu Yunru with a skeptical gaze once again, making her feel uncomfortable all over. She shrugged and coughed twice, saying, "Don't forget our agreement. After all, we both have our own needs."

"I will go," Rong Zhen said

With a concise and effective three words, Gu Yunru got her way. Her eyes brightened, and she lowered her voice, saying, "Don't call yourself 'this prince' when you're outside."

Rong Zhen nodded in agreement, and the two of them changed into low-key civilian clothes. Qingfeng, behind Rong Zhen, wore soft armor and carried a Qingguang sword, following closely behind them.

"Hey, I have business with your prince. We're traveling incognito, so you don't need to come along," Gu Yunru said.

Looking at Qingfeng's cold face, which was just like Rong Zhen's, walking on the street would still cause people to gossip.

"But, Your Highness, I've never left your side," Qingfeng replied.

This was an expression of extreme loyalty, but Gu Yunru couldn't help but feel that it sounded so ambiguous, that goosebumps were rising all over her body.

"It's this prince's command. Don't follow us," he said.

"Yes, Your Highness."

Gu Yunru couldn't help but smile, strutting down the street with Rong Zhen.

This was Gu Yunru's first time wandering around the streets. She developed a strong interest in the hawkers shouting their wares, the dazzling array of goods, and some exotic Western things that she had never seen before.

Rong Zhen followed behind Gu Yunru, observing her every move. She was like a child, with a rarely seen gentleness in her brows and eyes.

"Hey, aren't we going to Qingle Street?" Rong Zhen's emotions began to become restless. Was Gu Yunru playing tricks on him?

"Oh, well... ah Zhao, it's still early. Can't we take a stroll first?" Gu Yunru said.

"Who allowed you to call me by my name?"