newbobooks Chapter 151 Making Trouble
Chapter 151 Making Trouble
Chapter 151 151 Making Trouble
Outside the back door of Jishi Medical Clinic, Chunyu Jingxuan clung to Ye Pianran's sleeve, unwilling to let go, his eyes filled with reluctance: "Sister, when will I be able to see you again? Although my brother Kang'er comes to the palace to keep me company every day, I still want you by my side..."
Ye Pianran's cheeks flushed slightly. She glanced at Chunyu Yang with some embarrassment and said gently to Jingxuan, "Young Master, don't worry. We'll have many more opportunities to meet in the future."
"Really?" Jingxuan asked, blinking his big, watery eyes.
"Really?" Ye Pianran smiled, then turned and waved to Ye Lingyue, who stepped forward carrying a food box. Ye Pianran opened the food box, revealing apricot blossom honey and jujube paste cake at the bottom.
"Knowing that I would be meeting the Third Prince today, I specially made these snacks for the young prince. I hope the young prince will like them."
"I love it, I love it! I love everything my elder sister makes!" Chunyu Jingxuan said crisply, clutching the food box tightly to his chest. After saying that, he glanced warily at Chunyu Yang, "This is for me, Father, you mustn't take it from me!"
Chunyu Yang: "..." He raised his hand and rubbed Jingxuan's head. He nodded to Ye Pianran and said, "It's getting late, let's go back first."
Ye Pianran nodded, turned around without lingering, stepped into the carriage, and returned to the Marquis of Anshi's residence.
She left, and Chunyu Yang and his son naturally didn't linger. They boarded the carriage together and returned to the palace. On the way back, Chunyu Jingxuan, unable to contain his curiosity, leaned close to Chunyu Yang, clinging to his father, and pressed for answers:
"Father, what did you and my sister just say? Tell Xuan'er quickly!"
Chunyu Yang's forehead veins throbbed as he pulled him off his body and ordered him to sit down to the side: "You don't need to worry about the affairs of adults."
Chunyu Jingxuan immediately pouted, looking like he was about to cry: "Father, do you dislike Xuan'er? Indeed, children without mothers are the least lovable..."
"..." Chunyu Yang sighed deeply, rubbing his forehead. He was increasingly at a loss as to what to do with this son. When he was little, he didn't understand anything and would just stare longingly at you. Now that he's grown up and has his own thoughts, he's no longer under anyone's control. He didn't know whether this was a good thing or a bad thing.
"It's not that I dislike you, it's just that even if I told you, you wouldn't understand," Chunyu Yang explained, a rare occurrence for him.
Chunyu Jingxuan leaned closer again: "Did Father ask my elder sister for her hand in marriage? Did Father ask my elder sister if she would be my mother?"
Chunyu Yang sighed again, "No."
"Why!" Jingxuan exclaimed anxiously, "Sixth Uncle finally let go, Father, if you don't hurry, someone else will come and snatch it away!"
Chunyu Yang was stunned for a moment. Chunyu Shan had left early, and they hadn't had a chance to be alone together, so they hadn't noticed Zize's emotions. He hadn't expected him to be so open-minded and really let go like that?
However, regardless of whether Zize let go or not, he was determined to have Ye Pianran, so he didn't feel any guilt. After all, in terms of who came first, he was the one who saved Ye Pianran first, and even Zize couldn't change that.
If someone else tries to take it, he'll just guard it. He can defend the territory of Great Xia, so surely he can protect the woman he cherishes?
"This matter cannot be rushed. When the time is right, Father will naturally bring it up," Chunyu Yang said. "Until then, you must not mention this matter in front of her, understand?"
Chunyu Jingxuan was clearly very dissatisfied with his father's efficiency, but he knew his limits and obediently nodded, saying, "Xuan'er understands."
By the time they returned to the Prince's residence, the sun had already set. Luckily, the kitchen had prepared dinner, so Chunyu Yang and Jingxuan sat down to eat.
The autumn weather is dry, so the kitchen prepared nourishing and warming dishes, and also stewed a pot of snow pear and old duck soup, preparing a bowl for both Chunyu Yang and Jingxuan.
After dinner, Chunyu Yang reviewed the military strategies he had learned the day before with Jingxuan, then let him go back to his room to rest. Afterwards, as usual, he sat under the lamp and continued to review the official documents submitted by the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Justice.
Inside the room, candlelight flickered, and crickets chirped outside the window. Although he had endless official business to attend to, the thought that they had a secret known only to them, which had forged an inseparable bond between them, made Chunyu Yang feel exceptionally relaxed, and he couldn't help but speed up his work.
The water clock dripped, and before they knew it, it was past midnight. Chunyu Yang was completely focused, unaware that someone in the Prince's mansion was extremely anxious.
"How is it? Still no news?" Mu Qiu asked anxiously, grabbing Ming Qiao's arm.
Mingqiao gritted her teeth and shook her head: "No."
"Are you sure the prince drank it?"
Mingqiao quickly replied, "This servant is certain! This servant saw with her own eyes that the prince drank that bowl of soup, and he drank it all up!"
"How could this be!" Mu Qiu paced back and forth in the room. "Did you not put in enough medicine? Is that why it didn't work?"
"Impossible! The madam of Yichun Tower said that just a little bit of this medicine is enough to make someone feel like they're in a dream world!" Mingqiao said. "I was worried that Your Highness, being a martial artist, might be resistant to the medicine, so I poured in almost the entire packet!"
"Then why didn't it work!" Mu Qiu said angrily. "I don't believe that the Prince can really be so patient!" After saying that, she suddenly had an idea and asked, "Mingqiao, do you still have the medicine that you and that mother bought?"
Mingqiao said, "There's... there's still some left."
"Bring it quickly!"
Mingqiao rummaged through her clothes and found the remaining medicine packet. Mu Qiu quickly opened it, poured all the remaining medicine into his mouth, then took off his inner garment, leaving only a bodice, and loosely draped his outer robe over his body, revealing his fair shoulders. He said to Mingqiao:
"Come on, let's go to the study!"
The medicine from Yichunlou was indeed extraordinary. When Mu Qiu arrived at the study, he was completely weak and his body was burning hot. He had almost no reason left in his mind, only a strong desire.
When the guards saw her and Mingqiao arrive again, they said with stern faces, "Madam Mu, please wait. The Prince is handling official business in his study. If you have nothing important to do, please leave."
How could Mu Qiu leave? Struggling to stay conscious, she called out towards the candlelight in the study:
"Is Your Highness in the study? Mu Qiu requests an audience with Your Highness..."
A moment later, Chunyu Yang's voice came from inside the room: "Is there something important?"
His coldness was like a bucket of cold water poured over Mu Qiu's head, chilling her to the bone. Gritting her teeth, Mu Qiu said, "Your Highness, my illness is cured. I remember what you said yesterday, and I am prepared to leave. I have come to thank you for your care over the years and to bid you farewell..."
"You have taken care of the young prince for many years and do not owe me anything. There is no need for words of thanks. Tomorrow I will have someone escort you to leave safely."
No! She doesn't want to leave!
Clenching her trembling fists, Mu Qiu said in a sorrowful voice, "I know that Your Highness is deeply devoted to Your Highness, and I know my own status. I have never dared to dream of winning Your Highness's favor. But, we are about to part, Your Highness... can't Your Highness even grant me one last look?"
There was no response from the study for a long time. Mu Qiu steeled her resolve, let out a soft moan, and collapsed to the floor, seemingly unconscious. Seeing this, Mingqiao immediately understood and hugged Mu Qiu, crying out, "Madam, Madam, what's wrong, Madam! Don't frighten Mingqiao! Your Highness, please come and see, Madam has fainted!"
Hearing the sobbing outside the door, Chunyu Yang frowned deeply. He knew he shouldn't go out, but if he didn't sever his relationship with Mu Qiu, there would be endless troubles after the new princess entered the mansion. So he stood up and went to open the door.
Outside the door, Mu Qiu lay limply on the ground, her cheeks flushed an unusual red, making her look rather pitiful. He took off his outer robe and draped it over Mu Qiu, then picked her up and carried her back. Just then, he heard a soft moan in his ear. Mu Qiu opened her eyes, her hands clinging to his neck like a soft, boneless snake. Her lips were rosy red, her eyes were bright, and her breath was sweet as orchids. As she raised her hands, the clothes on her shoulders slipped down slightly, revealing alluring glimpses of her skin.
"Your Highness..." she whispered in his ear, "Please, have some pity on me..."