Chapter 99: The Skirt-Stealing Nezha

The loom began to operate, and the long bolts of cloth once again cascaded down.

Still, he had not mustered the courage to ask for women's clothing.

Nezha felt a bit listless, turned around and wanted to leave, but seeing the row of skirts at the shop entrance, his heart still could not suppress his desire for increased power.

He glanced sideways at Zhi Nv, only to find her already bowing her head, focused on making clothes.

Making up his mind, he picked up one item, neatly stored it, and then fled as if escaping.

After a while, an attendant entered and asked, "Princess, are these skirts finished?"

Zhi Nv did not lift her head, continuing to work urgently, and merely replied softly, "This batch is done; you check it."

"The Princess is always meticulous; the count must be correct," the attendant said firmly.

"Still, let's check, after all, these are for the inner palace; if the number is off, blame will follow, which would not be good."

Hearing this, the attendant nodded and began counting piece by piece.

After a good while, all were counted.

"Princess, one is missing," the attendant said, a little flustered, yet also relieved in her heart, as if having survived a catastrophe.

If this mistake was due to a moment's carelessness, the Princess might be fine, but she would certainly not escape punishment.

Hearing this, Zhi Nv stopped her movements, slightly stunned—how could this be? She clearly remembered counting while making them.

Although she said to check, it was really just you saying it offhand.

Suddenly, Zhi Nv thought of the Nezha who had just come by, recalling how, when faced with the small skirt she gave him, his first reaction was not to resist.

But rather, the deep longing she had seen in his eyes.

And also his flustered anger upon regaining his senses.

She smiled faintly, a guess forming in her heart.

She spoke softly: "No problem, I'll make another one; you may withdraw first."

The attendant nodded and was about to leave the inner chamber.

"Ah, wait!" Zhi Nv suddenly called out to the attendant.

Seeing the attendant's somewhat bewildered face, Zhi Nv smiled: "Please get me some fine new cloth, with beautiful patterns."

"Yes." The attendant responded and left.

Zhi Nv watched as the hall door was gently closed, a hint of amusement in her eyes, never expecting the Third Prince to be such a person.

Zhi Nv laughed softly, in the silent great hall, like a butterfly's dream.

Since that is the case, then let us fulfill his wish.

Only, I do not know what reaction the Third Prince will have upon receiving this great gift.

On this side, the skirt-stealing Nezha, guilty as a thief, with wind at his feet, returned in a flash to the Heavenly King's Mansion.

He ran to his own room, his heart inexplicably pounding; even if he had done bad deeds before and been caught, he had never been this nervous.

"Change clothes!" Nezha shouted nervously in his heart.

Flash!

A white light flashed; the battle skirt Nezha originally wore was removed, replaced by this plain-colored long skirt.

Even his hairstyle became shoulder-length long hair.

Like the ladies in the paintings, elegant and unworldly, except slightly more youthful.

Moreover, this skirt is too long, dragging on the ground.

"White Silk White Dyeing Gathered Sleeve Skirt."

"Grade: High Grade Low Rank."

"Ability: Triple cultivation speed, doubled mana recovery speed, doubled attack power, elevated aptitude by two stages (current aptitude: Great Luo Golden Immortal Mid-stage)."

Exclamation of Amazement!

Nezha widened his eyes, face full of shock—this is too awesome, right?

But before Nezha could continue his awe, the door burst open with a bang.

"Nezha, quickly follow me to... subdue demons?"

Before the person even entered, the voice had already come through, but seeing the figure inside, Li Jing was completely dazed.

Beautiful features, jade-like countenance, petite figure,

swaying gracefully.

Although so charming and moving, the aged Li Jing, after a moment of daze, still reacted: this... who is it?

Li Jing wore a face full of question marks, retreated half a step, then looked up at the door plaque—was this Nezha's room?

Nezha himself was also stunned, his head buzzing, actually caught in the act!

"Well, you hear me out, I!" Nezha looked urgent, wanting to explain his cross-dressing behavior.

After all, Li Jing is usually strict; if caught again in women's clothing, a week's tour of the Linglong Pagoda would surely be unavoidable.

"Who are you? Dare to intrude upon my residence for what purpose!" Li Jing's expression turned stern, he spoke in a deep voice.

Clearly, Li Jing did not recognize Nezha's appearance, but he was certain this was not his mansion's attendant, because the clothing was different,

Seeing Li Jing, who seemed ready to draw his weapon and fight at any disagreement, Nezha instead breathed a sigh of relief.

Phew, it turns out he didn't recognize me at all!

His eyes rolled, Nezha recalled how the attendants in Zhi Nv's palace, upon seeing him, had bowed to him.

He bowed gracefully, also mimicking the salute.

"Greetings, Heavenly King Li."

Nezha's voice originally had not changed; now, by pinching his throat to speak combined with this action, it somewhat resembled a little attendant's.

Opening his bright, lovely eyes, Nezha said somewhat aggrieved: "This servant just went to the Weaving Maiden Palace to deliver cloth bolts, but was suddenly intercepted by the Third Prince, who said he wanted to play hide-and-seek."

The maid also didn't understand, but she didn't dare to defy the Third Prince's will, so she was brought over.

Nezha let out a sigh of relief in his heart, ah, let's first draw this black pot onto myself.

This small matter is at most just a half-day outing at the Linglong Pagoda.

"This scoundrel!" Li Jing shouted angrily, all day long he only knows how to cause trouble, and even brought the bad habits of mortal realm children to Mount Tiān!

People were conducting official business, yet he also blocked them, truly reckless and audacious!

The reason he harbors disgust toward this son is, first, because just after birth he was a meatball, leaving a stereotypical impression; second, because of this rebellious nature that defies scriptures and Dao, stirring up trouble.

But Jin Zha and Wooden Cicada are worry-free; they not only avoid trouble, but also followed their master into the Buddhist Sect, with limitless prospects ahead!

Li Jing's face showed a hint of apology: "Sorry, the boy is unruly, letting the young lady see him in a bad light. This matter, young lady, you need not concern yourself further. Hurry back and report for duty. When my son returns, I will surely punish him severely!"

Normally, Li Jing would not even pay attention to a mere maid, no matter how beautiful she might be.

But Nezha said he had official duties to attend to and could not be delayed, which is why he acted this way.

"Then many thanks, Heavenly King Li." Nezha smiled and nodded his head, then walked out gracefully.

However, when passing by Li Jing, he was still nervous, with cold sweat breaking out on his back.

Fortunately, after changing into casual clothes, he still bore some difference from his true self, and he also spoke in a female voice; moreover, Li Jing usually paid no attention to him, so in the end he was not recognized.

Hurrying out of the Heavenly King's Mansion, he found a secluded place.

"Casual attire!" Nezha muttered to himself, after the white light passed, Nezha resumed his usual attire.

He swaggered back to the Heavenly King's Mansion, walking toward his own room.

Indeed, Li Jing had not left, and his divine anger was blazing.

"Nezha, why have you caused trouble again!" Li Jing furrowed his brows and opened his mouth with scolding words.

Nezha let out a light snort, appearing completely indifferent, and said: "I am idle with nothing to do, just playing around casually."

"You yourself are unruly, and yet you insist on bringing along someone else's young lady! People have important matters to attend to!" Li Jing shouted angrily.

Seeing Nezha's carefree demeanor, Li Jing's anger flared up uncontrollably, but thinking of the edict just issued by the Heavenly Court, he could only suppress his anger.