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"This Young Master Gao is not foolish; he won't be so easily provoked. Don't worry." Li Hongzhao glanced at him sideways, "Look at you, all frightened!"
Chu Zhiyuan said, "I'm timid as a mouse..."
"Alright, alright!" Li Hongzhao hurriedly interrupted him, "That's fine, no need to avoid him."
She knew the following words from Chu Zhiyuan would frustrate her.
So she simply chose not to listen.
A moment later, footsteps echoed, and a maid outside said, "Your Highness, Young Master Gao is here."
"Invite him in." Li Hongzhao responded.
Chu Zhiyuan sat by the table.
The door to the room opened, and Gao Jiuqu stood outside, cupping his fists in salute, "Ninth Prince, I am Gao Jiuqu, at your service."
Li Hongzhao smiled faintly, "I took the liberty of inviting Young Master Gao over, as I have long admired your reputation. When given the chance to meet, naturally, I wanted to experience your brilliance."
