Chapter 1326: [Beiyue] Angered to death

The capital city was located in the south central regions of Cloud Realm Continent and was cool during mid-autumn, but not enough to merit a cotton jacket. Princess Yan was dressed in both that and fox furs, so itd be strange if she didnt get heat ras.h.!.+

Long Feiye was afraid of her catching a cold precisely because she dressed too thinly when she was one and caught a severe chill. That was the first time Princess Yan had eaten medicine, which was forced down her throat. She choked several times. Moreover, Fourth Miss Ren had been very prudent in prescribing the medicine, so she recovered slowly and ate medicine for a long time.

Long Feiye had almost gone mad during the days Fourth Miss Ren and Zhao mama were feeding the princess medicine. He used to stand by the side, but couldnt bear it in the end and simply waited outside the door. However, his absence precisely helped the two women pour medicine more smoothly so the princess didnt choke again.

From then on, Long Feiye was afraid of his precious daughter catching another chill and was always preoccupied with her warmth. In other words, Princess Yan had already suffered multiple bouts of heat rash. Fourth Miss Ren, Zhao mama, and a few experienced nannies all looked after her. Logically speaking, they should be able to convince Long Feiye to relax, but none of them dared to speak up.

According to Fourth Miss Ren, it was normal for young children to catch colds. If they spoke too much and the princess caught something else, they wouldnt be able to afford the emperors censure. Those outside the palace might not know how much the emperor doted on the little princess, but they knew best as servants. Thus, Zhao mama went to seek out the empress to convince the emperor.

Her exact words were, Esteemed Empress, His Majesty listens to you most. Please coax His Majesty. If we keep stifling the princess, shell definitely get heat rash.

Han Yunxi replied, The emperor listens to the little princess the most. After she gets heat rash a few more times, shell protest on her own.

As expected, Princess Yan protested tonight in front of Gu Beiyue! Han Yunxi knew shed been faking sleep on purpose when Long Feiye tickled her, so she was too lazy to care.

Hearing about heat rash made Long Feiye panic. Where did you get them?

My stomach! Yaner said as she prepared to lift her clothes.

Long Feiyes face turned black. Although hed told her multiple times not to lift her clothes or roll up her sleeves, Yaner was still too young to remember. Shed play and either lose a shoe or pull her sleeves up high. He quickly pressed down on Yaners hand and had someone summon Fourth Miss Ren.

Qin Mins here, no need to find Fourth Miss Ren, Han Yunxi said.

She was about to take Yaner and apply medicine when the girl refused. Imperial mother, I have something very important to tell Doctor Gu. Even more important than heat rash.

Then hurry and speak. Well apply medicine after that, Han Yunxi agreed.

Long Feiye was very curious, but Yaner simply said, Doctor Gu, convince my imperial father now. Dont let him worry Ill catch cold all the time. Im not that weak! My big brother is even laughing at me.

Yaner reached out a hand. Doctor Gu, why dont you take my pulse? Big sis Fourth Miss Ren says my health is very good. I wont get sick easily.

Just like that, Yaner completely ignored her father while sitting in his lap to babble at Gu Beiyue nonstop. Long Feiye was just embarra.s.sed, while Han Yunxi sat back to leisurely drink her soup. Shed occasionally shoot Long Feiye looks, but silently chortled in joy at his awkwardness. Yaner, the little sprite, was truly shrewd to grab Gu Beiyue for her complaints. The latter wore a small smile as he listened intently.

Qin Min was particularly baffled. Long Feiye rarely spoke, nor was Han Yunxi a chatty person, so how did they give birth to such a garrulous girl? She was on par with the daughter of the Tang Clan. However, Princess Yans tender young voice was lovely to listen to. She even spoke with a lilt, like a miniature adult. n.o.body would get tired of her no matter how much she talked.

As Yaner complained, Ruier and Shadow had silently landed on the roof and lying head to head to peek through the cracks in the glazed tiles. Of course, Ruier was covering his ears. Ever since his sister had started to talk, Tang Hongdou ()[1] had ceased to be the most frightening existence in his life. His little sister took her place!

Little Shadow listened to Princess Yan without missing a word, smiling as he did.

After eavesdropping for a while, Shadow asked, Your Highness, the princess is someone I have to protect too, right?

Ruier looked up to see Shadow still sprawled on the roof and pulled his head up. Too? Who else are you protecting?

Shadow chuckled and replied, You

Ruier immediately released his head and stood up to loom over him. You want to protect me?

Shadow scrambled to his feet, voice earnest. Yes! The mission of the Shadow Clan is to protect the imperial family.

Ruier only snorted. You only know how to run away. How will you protect me?

Shadow was completely serious. Your Highness, I can take you with me when I run.

Ruier stumbled and almost fell off the roof at his words. When he straightened up, he poked Shadows forehead and said, word by word, Gu Nanchen, dont tell anyone else I know you!

And then he went back to sprawling on the roof.

Shadow only murmured, Your Highness, everyone already knows we know each other.

After leaving the Grand Tutors estate, they went straight to the palace and chased each other all afternoon. If it wasnt him chasing the crown prince, it was the crown prince running after him. They had covered the entire palace grounds. All of the servants, guards, and hidden shadow guards all knew that he was Grand Tutor Gus son here to be His Highnesss training partner.

His Highness had even personally told Xu Donglin in an arrogant tone, Guard Xu, spread word that this guy will be this crown princes man in the future. Blocking his way is the same as blocking the crown prince.

Ruier looked up and asked, Gu Nanchen, whats so skillful about running away?

Shadow lay back down and replied, Your Highness, it can save your life without hurting others. Thats true skill.

But whats the use if you cant defeat your enemy? Ruier asked next.

Shadow hastily added, You can anger them to death! Like how Your Highness chased me for an entire afternoon without being able to catch me. Werent you very mad?

Ruier banged his head against the roof tiles and didnt want to talk to Shadow anymore. This guy didnt need to run at all, his words would infuriate people enough. Shadow just grinned and continued to peek below them.

Lil Thing was curled up on the side, lazily watching them both. Like Ruier, it was afraid of the young princess ever since she had enough strength to hold it. His Highness Crown Prince had ceased being the most frightening existence. While the crown prince chased it and told it to transform, transform, transform, the little princesskept a cat!

It wasnt even afraid of tigers, but deathly afraid of cats. When the princess held a cat in her hands and beckoned to it with her fingers, it kept feeling like it was a mouse. It had accompanied the gentleman throughout Cloud Realm Continent until the medical reforms were over. The gentleman had returned to Yunning but left suddenly a few days later, making it impossible to find him. The princess clung to Lil Thing and so it stayed in Yunning, later accompanying Mama Yunxis group back to the capital city.

Today it had finally seen the gentleman again. It planned to quietly wait until the banquet was over before sneaking back with him.

In the pavilion, Yaner had just finished complaining. Although Long Feiye was embarra.s.sed, he allowed his daughter to babble. He didnt like speaking himself or noisy people, but he loved to hear his daughter talk nonstop. The awkwardness was temporary and soon replaced with a smile on his face. Long Feiye was still worried about Yaners heat rash in the end, so he cut her off and said, Enough, enough, imperial father wont dress you so thickly in the future, all right? Hurry and apply medicine.

Pinky promise! Yaner insisted.

Long Feiye stuck out his pinky without hesitation, but Yaner said, Imperial father has to pinky promise Doctor Gu.

Qin Min m.u.f.fled her lips in time before spurting out a mouthful of soup. Long Feiyes expression stiffened, while Gu Beiyues grin had froze as well. Even Han Yunxi didnt react so much. She knew better than anyone else her daughters temper and thoughts.

Why? Long Feiye didnt know whether to laugh or cry.

Grown-ups are always lying when they pinky promise little kids, Yaner said seriously, But a pinky promise between grown-ups is a contract. You cant break it.

Thinking it over, Long Feiye said, How about I pinky promise with your imperial mother?

Yaner shook her head. Men who pinky promise women are liars too. But a pinky promise between men is a mens pact and wont be broken easily.

Now Han Yunxi spat out her soup. She never expected her daughter to say such things. She was only two!

Who taught you that? Han Yunxi asked.

Yaners face was stern. Imperial mother, I cant betray Master.

Han Yunxi wanted to prove, but Yaner started pus.h.i.+ng her father. Imperial father, I knew you were a liar.

Long Feiye was left helpless! He looked at Gu Beiyue, who also shook his head helplessly. In the end, Gu Beiyue stuck out his pinky first and Long Feyie followed before the two touched ands and immediately let go. Yaner was wholly satisfied. Before her mother could carry her, she had already slipped out of her fathers arms and ran into the rooms.

Im itchy to death! By the time Han Yunxi and Qin Min caught up and saw the scene, they both burst out laughing. Yaner was leaning against a pillar and grinding hard. Han Yunxi carried her to the bed and lifted her clothes to see a cl.u.s.ter of red heat rash on her back.

Qin Min looked and said, Esteemed Empress, its not serious. Is the medicine she usually uses still here?

Zhao mama had long returned with the salve. Everyone with experience knew this wasnt a big deal, its just Long Feiye who was overreacting to call for a doctor. Han Yunxi called Qin Min here so Long Feiye could be at ease too.

Qin Min sniffed the medicine and said, Esteemed Empress, this is tea oil, right?

Yes, it was given by Fourth Miss Ren before, Han Yunxi replied.

1. Full name of Tang Li and Ning Jings daughter. Literally translates to Tang Red Beanyes, they named her after the red bean soup Tang Li makes for Ning Jing all the time!