That was an imperial decree
; I won't enter her room, only calling out to her from outside."Mo Li still hesitated."Are you sure you can stop me" Ye Qingran raised an eyebrow.Moving aside, Mo Li admitted that he wouldn’t be able...Chapter 57 That Was a Royal Decree
After her initial shock, Yun Qianyue looked at Rong Jing. Night Tianyi had gone to request the emperor's decree for their engagement The old emperor actually agreed
Rong Jing’s expression slightly changed before returning to normal as he glanced at Yun Qianyue and asked gently, "Is this true"
"In reply to Young Master, it is true without error!" Xiangge nodded urgently.
Rong Jing withdrew his gaze, lowering his head to look at the table surface as if deep in thought.
Yun Qianyue also calmed down. No matter what, she could not let the old emperor issue this royal decree. Being engaged to Night Tianyi meant being crowned with the title of imperial consort; naturally, she did not want that. Rong Jing would certainly feel the same way too. If she and Rong Jing went against the royal decree, it wouldn’t necessarily be a problem, but they were not alone in this matter. The people from Yun Manor and Yong王府 (Rong王府 seems redundant here) as well as their allies would also be affected by this.
"The military camp at West Mountain has trained too harshly these past two days. It is normal for the soldiers to get tired, lose their vigilance, and suffer a fire." Rong Jing raised his head and tilted it towards Yun Qianyue as he asked with a smile, "What do you think"
"Hmm!" Yun Qianyue nodded with a smile. She had also thought of the military camp at West Mountain. What was most important to the old emperor It was his江山 (throne)! The weapons that guarded his江山 were the army. The military camp on West Mountain bore the important responsibility of guarding the capital city’s strategic points. Of course, he would not allow anything to happen there. This tactic of besieging Wei in order to save Zhao was a good one.
"Xiangge, give out orders. Burn down the food storage of the military camp at West Mountain!" Rong Jing instructed from outside.
"Yes!" Xiangge immediately responded with a nod. When he did not hear any further instructions from Rong Jing, he hurriedly asked, "Young Master, we must act quickly! Are we only going to burn down the food storage of the military camp at West Mountain Shouldn’t we send someone to inform His Majesty I’m worried…"
"There are spies in the military camp at West Mountain that will report back to His Majesty immediately. You just need to give out orders and make sure there is no trace left behind." Rong Jing interrupted Xiangge’s words with his instructions.
“Yes!” Xiangge immediately withdrew.
Rong Jing sat back down and softly said to Yun Qianyue, "Eat the noodles."
Yun Qianyue had no appetite for food at that moment. She shook her head and replied, "No!"
"Look out of the window. An 82-year-old man made the noodles with his own hands. Can you bear to not eat them" Rong Jing glanced outside the window.
Yun Qianyue looked out the window and saw that Old Zhang was unknowingly tending to the herbs planted in their courtyard. With a pale face and white hair, this 80-year-old man treated each herb like his child. He nurtured them carefully. She withdrew her gaze, sat down again, picked up chopsticks, and started eating the noodles; they smelled delicious.
After finishing the bowl of noodles, Yun Qianyue put down her chopsticks and looked at Rong Jing. Seeing that he had already put down his chopsticks and was frowning while staring at the bowl of medicine in front of him, she glanced at him and said, "Hurry up and drink it; once you finish, we’ll go to the palace."
"You feed me!" Rong Jing sat still.
"Mr. Rong, you should hire a nanny. I’m not qualified enough for the job!" Yun Qianyue shot Rong Jing an exasperated look.
"What is a nanny" Rong Jing asked innocently.
"A maid," Yun Qianyue replied with two words.
“So it’s a maid. Whatever comes out of your mouth always sounds new and fresh.” Rong Jing smiled as he looked at Yun Qianyue and said in a soft voice, “No one can take your place. You feed me, and I’ll be able to drink it.”
Yun Qianyue did not want to bother with him. She had always known this guy was venomous with his tongue and heart, but she never knew that when he wanted to sweet-talk someone, he would have a whole basketful of compliments at hand. Smiling mockingly, she picked up the bowl of medicine and placed it by his lips, saying irritably, "Drink!"
Rong Jing frowned as he opened his mouth.
Yun Qianyue watched him furrow his brow; his Adam’s apple moved rhythmically while swallowing. Taking medicine was the most unpleasant thing to do for him, but sitting there, he remained graceful and elegant. She looked at him with envy. Why were men so beautiful It made one want to commit a crime!
Rong Jing stopped halfway through drinking and shook his head at Yun Qianyue.
"You’re not going to drink" Yun Qianyue raised an eyebrow.
“I’m not going to drink!” Rong Jing said.
"Finish it! Not a drop should be left." Yun Qianyue glared at Rong Jing. She must change this bad habit of his. Just from the scent, she knew how many precious herbs had been put in to make that bowl of medicine. Drinking halfway and then spilling the rest was simply wasteful.
"Alright!" Rong Jing readily agreed and nodded.
Yun Qianyue looked at him, seeing that he obediently started drinking the medicine. She thought to herself that if he listened so well to her, there was still hope for him! Seeing that he drank every last drop of the bowl of medicine, she just wanted to praise him when Rong Jing suddenly pushed away the bowl and embraced her, leaning down to kiss her lips. Instantly, a bitter taste was transmitted from his lips to hers.
Yun Qianyue glared at Rong Jing as he loosened up his frown and deepened the kiss.
Only when Yun Qianyue was panting did Rong Jing release her, still unsatisfied: "From now on, you have to be by my side every time I drink medicine so that it won't taste bitter!"
The bitterness reached Yun Qianyue's heart. Who would like drinking medicine She glared at Rong Jing with a delicate pant, speechless for the moment.
Rong Jing looked at Yun Qianyue with a deep smile on his face and in his eyes.
"I really don't want to know you!" Yun Qianyue turned her head away from him.
Rong Jing chuckled, reached out to pull her up, and said gently: "It's about time. Let's go into the palace to treat Cold Young Marquis!"
Yun Qianyue nodded and stood up. Just as she got up, her legs turned weak, causing Rong Jing to immediately hold her up with a smile: "I didn't exhaust you today, right What happened"
Yun Qianyue glared at him red-faced and warned: "Next time, behave better when drinking medicine!"
"Alright," Rong Jing nodded, smiling as he took Yun Qianyue's hand to walk out.
The two of them left the room. Yun Qianyue looked at Old Zhang in the courtyard and was about to speak when Rong Jing whispered to her: "No need to bid farewell, old Zhang only likes us coming and doesn't like us leaving."
Yun Qianyue stopped talking, thinking that Old Zhang really was an eccentric man! She nodded, glanced at the sky, and then with Rong Jing by her side, she tiptoed lightly, instantly landing on the roof. Without stopping, she used her light-footed skills to head towards the palace.
After getting rid of the Phoenix Tribulation and recovering her memory, her martial arts skill doubled!
"Now that you're better at martial arts than me, you must take good care of me," Rong Jing turned his head to Yun Qianyue.
Yun Qianyue looked ahead as if she hadn't heard him.
Rong Jing rubbed his forehead and handed all his weight to Yun Qianyue without using any strength, sighing: "It's not a good thing for my wife to be better at martial arts than me. I should quickly recover my skills!"
Yun Qianyue still acted as if she hadn't heard him, thinking that he was already exercising his rights in advance!
"All because of that hateful old Taoist!" Rong Jing sighed.
Hearing him mention the old Taoist, Yun Qianyue turned her head to look at him: "Is he really your master Why didn't I know about this"
“Didn’t you hear what he said He only taught me a few moves. Teaching one move makes someone my master." Rong Jing replied.
"Does the old Taoist have a name When did he teach you" Yun Qianyue inquired.
“I don’t know his name either, but it was about twelve years ago. I was just five then, and you were only two, still in Cloud Prince Manor’s Jade Moon Tower, how could you possibly know about me" Rong Jing said with a smile.
The thought crossed Yun Qianyue's mind that twelve years ago was the year her mother had passed away. She frowned and asked again: "When did he teach you With such martial arts skills, and being on par with Master Pushan, shouldn't he have a name Why haven’t I ever heard of him"
"The year when he taught me was also in the summer," Rong Jing said softly. "Eighty years ago, before becoming a monk, Master Pushan was known as Cloud-Dispelling Palm Sun Yunzhou in the martial world. At that time, someone called Passion Flower Sword Xiao Yu often accompanied him. Later, after Sun Yunzhou became a monk and took on the Dharma name Pusuan, Passion Flower Sword wandered alone for a while before disappearing without a trace. No one knows his Taoist name under heaven. It's not uncommon for you to have never heard of him."
Yun Qianyue nodded, thinking about that summer twelve years ago. That was the time when her mother died! She felt there must be more than just a connection between Rong Jing and this old Taoist due to their relationship. Although he didn't speak much to her, she sensed a certain closeness.
"Do you feel that my master has some kind of connection with your mother" Rong Jing asked her.
“Yes,” Yun Qianyue nodded.
"I think so too! That year he only stayed in the capital city for a day. I happened to be outside our residence and met him. He must have seen that my talent was good, and out of boredom, taught me some lost skills from the Heaven Earth True Scriptures as well as a few moves," Rong Jing said with a smile. "Back then he showed no regret at all. Yet now when I see him again, it's like he doesn’t care about me.
"It seems that you were loved when you were young, but now you are hated." Yun Qianyue concluded.
"Was I really loved when I was little" Rong Jing raised an eyebrow and suddenly remembered: "Oh right, I forgot. You watched me then and liked me."
"Shameless!" Yun Qianyue angrily said.
Rong Jing chuckled softly.
"So Daoist Uncle left" Yun Qianyue asked again. She had left after recovering her memories, not wanting to face Ye Tianyi at that time and Rong Jing who made her almost die in pain. Besides, she wanted to go down to Xifeng Cliff to see those people. She didn't even remember looking for Daoist Uncle about this matter.
"Yes, he left with Master Pushan!" Rong Jing nodded.
"Looks like I will have to wait until there's an opportunity if I want to find my mother’s remains." Yun Qianyue sighed. When her mother had left years ago, although she was still young then, she had also gone with her to Yunwushan. Later on, the Imperial Guard brought her back and discovered that the earth at Yunwushan's mausoleum had been moved. She kept investigating secretly after returning but found no trace whatsoever. Only when she discovered that her brother had been switched did she immediately ask, "What have you done with my brother"
Back then in her aunt’s chambers, naturally she had discovered Nan Lingrui hiding in the darkness! However, she hadn't exposed him and knew Rong Jing would handle it. Besides, by instinct she knew that Nan Lingrui wouldn’t harm her; now she finally knew he was her brother!
"I sealed his acupoints!" Rong Jing looked at Yun Qianyue once before looking ahead where the faint shadow of Yonghua Palace appeared. He paused and said, "He should still be in Yonghua Palace."
Yun Qianyue was stunned. "You sealed his acupoints Didn't you know he's my brother"
"Yes!" Rong Jing nodded. "I knew!"
Knew and still sealed his acupoints! Nan Lingrui must have provoked Rong Jing with his mouth! Yun Qianyue looked at the sky, frowned and asked, "When will your acupoints automatically unseal"
"If I don’t release them myself, it’ll be about three days." Rong Jing said.
"You’re done for!" Yun Qianyue gave him a 'you're done for' look. He had offended Nan Lingrui and wouldn't have any good outcome! That guy has always loved holding grudges.
"Don’t worry! I have you to take the blame for me!" Rong Jing said with a laugh.
Yun Qianyue hummed, not saying anything anymore as her speed doubled. After about an incense stick’s time, they arrived at the palace gate. Yun Qianyue originally wanted to bring Rong Jing over the palace gate in a flying leap. But then she recalled that they could not enter secretly and had to make some commotion for the old emperor to know. So, she pulled Rong Jing down to land by the palace gate.
The commander of the Imperial Guard who was guarding the gate saw them arrive and waved his hand at a little guard behind him; that person immediately ran towards the imperial study.
Yun Qianyue glanced at the commanding officer of the Imperial Guard before pulling Rong Jing’s hand to step into the palace gates. As soon as they entered, they met Ye Tianyu who was walking very quickly and almost bumped into them. He stopped walking; when he saw the two people in front of him, he seemed surprised: "Young Master Jing Little Sister Moon"
"Why are you so rushed, Fourth Prince" Rong Jing protected Yun Qianyue with his body as he brushed past Ye Tianyu to keep a three-foot distance.
Ye Tianyu looked at the two of them; his gaze lingered on both Rong Jing and Yun Qianyue. "It’s because there was an incident in the War Department, Father ordered me to go check it out immediately! Shouldn’t Young Master Jing be inspecting the War Department"
"I did go, but the officers and soldiers of the War Department have been training day and night for two days now. They are very exhausted, so I thought I would return another day." Rong Jing said coolly.
"Then you know about the incident in the War Department" Ye Tianyu asked again; after saying that, he felt it was pointless to ask this question of Rong Jing since how could he not be aware Moreover, it seemed too convenient for an incident to occur when his seventh brother sought the emperor’s permission to arrange a marriage and the emperor agreed. It would be hard not to suspect whether or not the person in front of him had something to do with it. If one were to say that Rong Jing hadn’t planted eyes within the palace and War Department, he wouldn't believe them!
"Yes, I just heard." Rong Jing nodded coolly and sighed: "Last year’s drought caused poor crop yields. This year’s rainfall is also not sufficient; it's uncertain how good this year’s yield will be. With the incident in the War Department now, taxes are bound to increase once again. Truly worrying!"
Yun Qianyue looked up at the sky and thought: Just keep pretending! Not afraid of the wind blowing your tongue out
"Yes! Hence, Father ordered me to go there right away to salvage any grain that was damaged and check on the losses. They discovered it in time so the damage shouldn’t be too great. Young Master Jing, Little Sister Moon, I must leave first!" Ye Tianyu looked at Yun Qianyue before saying.
"Fourth Prince, hurry along then." Rong Jing nodded.
Ye Tianyu immediately left through the palace gate and mounted his horse to ride quickly towards the War Department.
Yun Qianyue retracted her gaze from the sky and was about to take a step forward with Rong Jing in tow when she saw someone come running from the direction of the imperial study. It was Wen Lai, who shouted as soon as he saw them: "Young Master Jing, His Majesty knows you are back in the palace! Please go to the imperial study."
Yun Qianyue paused in her steps.
"Servant pays respects to Crown Prince Rong and Miss Qianyue!" Manlai suddenly appeared in front of the two, hurriedly performing a deep bow towards them. He said to Rong Jing, "Crown Prince Rong, His Majesty requests your presence!"
Yun Qianyue looked at Rong Jing, and Rong Jing looked at Manlai, saying in a gentle tone, "Eunuch Wen, seeing how urgent you look, is there any pressing matter"
"Reporting to Crown Prince Rong, something happened at the Western Mountain Military Headquarters. Upon learning that you were coming into the palace today, His Majesty invited you over for consultation," Manlai respectfully replied as he lowered his head.
"Alright! I will go right away!" Rong Jing released Yun Qianyue's hand and said softly to her, "You should first go see Empress Dowager."
Yun Qianyue frowned but didn't respond to Rong Jing. Instead, she asked Manlai, "Eunuch Wen, who is currently in the Imperial Study"
"Reporting to Miss Qianyue, there are many people in the Imperial Study now. Prince of Virtue, Prince of Filial Piety, Cloud King, and Crown Prince are all present," Manlai immediately replied.
Yun Qianyue nodded. Since they were all present, it meant that Rong Jing wouldn't be in any danger even if he had lost half his strength. Since she wasn't called for, she didn't feel like going to the old emperor's golden house. She nodded and said to Rong Jing, "Alright, you go ahead! I'll head over to my aunt’s place. When you need to treat Leng Shaozhu at Imperial Medical Bureau later, send someone to call me from Glorious Prosperity Palace!"
"Alright!" Rong Jing nodded.
Yun Qianyue swiftly made her way towards Glorious Prosperity Palace using light-foot techniques. Her movements were incredibly fast; she vanished in an instant.
Manlai looked at Yun Qianyue with admiration, while Rong Jing smiled and stepped toward the Imperial Study.
Yun Qianyue arrived at Glorious Prosperity Palace within a short period. There were only two young eunuchs guarding the palace gates. She landed gracefully; they were startled but quickly composed themselves upon recognizing her, bowing respectfully and saying, "Servant pays respects to Miss Qianyue!"
“Hmm, where is my aunt” Yun Qianyue asked.
"Empress Dowager is in the inner chamber," one of them replied.
Yun Qianyue nodded and walked inside. A young eunuch hurried to inform Empress Dowager about her arrival, but she waved him off, saying, "No need to announce my arrival; I will go in myself!"
The young eunuch immediately stopped.
As Yun Qianyue walked into the courtyard, she heard familiar voices coming from the main hall. She was surprised and wondered why Qin Yuning was there. She raised an eyebrow but continued walking towards the inner chamber, where Empress Dowager asked, "Is Yue'er back"
"Yes, Aunt!" Yun Qianyue replied.
Sun Nanny came out from inside and quickly pulled aside the curtain, saying, "Empress Dowager didn’t sleep last night, worrying about Miss Qianyue. Now that you’re finally back! Empress Dowager can rest easy now!"
"I’ve caused my aunt so much worry," Yun Qianyue smiled as she entered the inner chamber and saw Qin Yuning sitting straight in front of Empress Dowager, a tray with tea and snacks on the table, half a cup of tea left. She must have been there for some time. She smiled at Qin Yuning and said, "I didn’t expect Miss Qin to also be here!"
"Eldest Sister Yue!" Qin Yuning stood up and paid Yun Qianyue a greeting.
Yun Qianyue returned her with a light bow. Qin Yuning was taken aback; she had never seen Yun Qianyue return a bow to anyone before. She stared at Yun Qianyue, who then turned and walked towards Empress Dowager, throwing herself into the empress's arms and calling out affectionately, "Aunt, I’m back!"
Empress Dowager was shaken; she embraced Yun Qianyue tightly. Her originally gentle demeanor changed slightly, her voice choked with disbelief, "Yue'er, you...," wanting to ask if she had regained her memory but hesitating in front of Qin Yuning.
"Yes!" Yun Qianyue nodded and hugged Empress Dowager’s waist, nestling comfortably into her arms. This aunt had always been kind to her from birth until now. That day when she lost her memories, the misunderstanding caused by it was heartrending, and after that, she stopped coming to the palace; during those days, Aunt must have felt very sad.
"It’s good that you’re back... It’s good..." Empress Dowager stroked Yun Qianyue's head, her throat slightly choked as she nodded. Her eyes were a bit red, seemingly holding back tears. Only the Yue'er without amnesia would act so affectionate with her. Since two months ago when Crown Prince wanted to take her to the Ministry of Punishment prison, she no longer entered the palace, and she thought it was because she blamed her; unexpectedly, it turned out that she had lost her memory.
"Aunt, I want to eat osmanthus cake!" Yun Qianyue hugged Empress Dowager tightly and said sweetly.
“Alright! I’ll make it for you myself in a moment!” Empress Dowager nodded.
“I also want to eat jujube cake,” Yun Qianyue added.
"Alright! I’ll make that too!" Empress Dowager agreed.
“I also want lotus seed soup.” Yun Qianyue said again.
"Alright, I'll make it for you too!" The Empress nodded.
"I also want to..." Yun Qianyue continued.
"What you want to eat, I already know. No need to say it; I'll prepare everything for you! Little glutton!" The Empress smiled and gently tapped Yun Qianyue's head.
Yun Qianyue giggled softly, still lying in the Empress' arms without moving. "Only my aunt understands me!"
"Always thinking about food; no decorum at all! Look at Miss Qin—how elegant and refined she is! Now look at you; there's a huge difference!" Even though her words were stern, they held no real reproach. The Empress smiled as she glanced at Qin Yucning.
Qin Yucning had been staring blankly at Yun Qianyue and the Empress, but now snapped back to reality. She quickly bowed respectfully: "Sister Moon is truly genuine! It's me who lacks interest; I am far inferior to Sister Moon!"
"Miss Qin underestimates herself," the Empress shook her head with a smile. "If we talk about bearing and demeanor, no one in the Imperial Court matches up to you now. Otherwise, Crown Prince Your Highness wouldn't have admired you since childhood!"
At the mention of Ye Tianqing, Qin Yucning's face turned pale then red; she bowed to the Empress: "Madam Dowager should be praying now; I will attend her and pay my respects tomorrow. May I take leave"
"Sure," The Empress nodded with a smile. "Lady Sun, see Miss Qin out."
“Miss Qin, please!” Lady Sun hurriedly pulled back the curtain.
Qin Yucning glanced at Yun Qianyue; seeing that she was still nestled in the Empress' arms and not getting up, she bowed to the Empress again before backing out of the inner chamber. As she left the palace grounds, her gaze never strayed from the path ahead, while beautiful eyes were clouded with jealousy. Though she had a mother and father, she hadn't experienced much family affection over the years; since childhood, all her time was spent studying poetry, painting, music, calligraphy, and etiquette to become an ideal imperial consort. Her father demanded strict adherence to studies, and her mother only wanted her to be Empress. But only Qin Yucning knew how envious she felt of Yun Qianyue—she could earn the admiration and affection of Jing Shizi and Seventh Prince, and even Crown Prince Your Highness had lingering feelings for her; but all it took was being a potential Empress to gain her great-aunt's favor. As for the Empress, she genuinely liked Yun Qianyue. What did Qin Yucning have Merely an established reputation as a talented woman—meaningless without recognition!
Yun Qianyue watched as Qin Yucning left; narrowing her eyes, she asked quietly: "Aunt, where's Brother"
"He’s inside," the Empress glanced inside and whispered back. "Jing Shizi sealed his acupoints, but he’s sleeping soundly, so it probably doesn’t bother him much. And the Southern Frontier Princess is also in there."
Yun Qianyue blinked: “Ye Qian is here too”
"Yes," the Empress nodded.
"I want to go see them!" Yun Qianyue got up from the Empress and walked toward the inner chamber.
The Empress also stood up and followed her in. Seeing Lady Sun return after seeing Qin Yucning out, she instructed: "Tell anyone who comes that I’m tired and won’t be receiving visitors."
"Understood, Your Majesty!" Lady Sun responded and closed the door.
Yun Qianyue entered the main hall inside. Through the curtains, she immediately spotted Ye Qian sleeping soundly with her head covered; it was thanks to a glimpse of red that she identified her. She thought only Ye Qian would dare to nap in the Empress' chamber. Moving her gaze to a soft couch, she saw Nan Lingrui lying stiffly and asleep. Admiring him silently, Yun Qianyue noted how he could sleep despite having his acupoints sealed by Rong Jian—such was only possible with a brother as tough as hers!
She walked toward Nan Lingrui; her steps were soft at first but soon heavy and loud. In just a few quick strides, she landed next to him and pounced on top of him, grabbing his ears: "Big bad wolf is here!"
Nan Lingrui jolted awake.
Following Yun Qianyue inside, the Empress was amused by her antics. She smiled at the sight of Yun Qianyue atop Nan Lingrui and him just waking up: "Indeed, Moon is the most resourceful; I couldn't wake you no matter how many times I called."
"Little brat" Nan Lingrui was still somewhat dazed upon waking.
“Mmm-hmm,” Yun Qianyue coughed softly to confirm it was her.
"You’ve regained your memories" Nan Lingrui’s confusion continued as he looked at Yun Qianyue.
"Mmm-hmm," Yun Qianyue nodded.
Nan Lingrui stared at Yun Qianyue, gradually regaining his senses. Just when Yun Qianyue thought he might ask if her recovery was smooth and whether he had been on her mind in these years, he suddenly closed his eyes again with a vague "Oh" and resumed sleeping.
Yun Qianyue blinked at him before turning to the Empress.
"Since Jing Shizi left yesterday after talking to me, Nan Lingrui has been asleep nonstop. What exactly did he and Princess Ye do that exhausted them so much" The Empress frowned and sighed.
"Probably up to no good!" Yun Qianyue glanced at the two of them, recalling Nanylingrui saying that Ye Qian had set insects on him and caused him a sleepless night. How could he not be tired But it served him right!
The empress's face turned red as she scolded, "What does a little girl know! Don't besmirch the Princess Ye’s good name!"
Yun Qianyue thought that Ye Qian’s virtue was long gone. She knew that Ye Qian and Yeqingran were said to have once lain together naked, and it had been only when her brother discovered them that she broke up with him. She stuck out her tongue at the empress and tugged on Nanylingrui's ear again, "Wake up! I said the big bad wolf was coming! Didn’t you hear me"
"I heard it! Stop pestering me! I’m sleepy!" Nanylingrui kept his eyes closed, wanting to reach out and free Yun Qianyue’s hand but finding himself unable to move as a pressure point had been struck. He could only groan in extreme drowsiness.
"You heard it and still sleep Looks like you don’t want me at all!" Yun Qianyue continued tugging on Nanylingrui's ear.
"I’m so glad I escaped your grasp that I can hardly be bothered to think about you. Stop pestering me! I am really sleepy!" Nanylingrui’s ears were pulled by Yun Qianyue, but his eyes remained closed.
"Well well, what true skill! How did you promise…" Yun Qianyue glared at Nanylingrui, intending to say how he had promised his mother that he would take good care of her But remembering Ye Qian’s presence, she decided not to talk about it. Instead, with a resentful tone, she said, "You deserve having Rongjing seal your pressure points! In my view, you deserve them for life!"
At the mention of Rongjing's name, Nanylingrui immediately opened his eyes and asked angrily, "Is Rongjing here"
Yun Qianyue slowly released her grip on Nanylingrui’s ear, shook her head, and said to him, “He isn’t here!”
"Why didn't he come Daring to seal my pressure points was too hateful! Didn’t you regain your memory Is it possible that you dislike him now It would be better if you did. I think the seventh prince is quite decent; why don’t you like that black-hearted person anymore" Nanylingrui immediately said this. He no longer appeared even a trace sleepy.
Yun Qianyue thought how great Rongjing was, able to set free someone’s seal from afar. She smiled sweetly at Nanylingrui and said, "But I still like him! And now I like him more! What should I do"
Nanylingrui frowned and said, “You still like him”
"Mm!" Yun Qianyue nodded.
"I don’t allow it," Nanylingrui firmly stated.
"It’s useless to forbid me, and objections are futile. And I originally thought that being kind-hearted, I should let him unseal you, but seeing how things stand, you deserve having pressure points sealed for a few days longer. The sooner your pressure points automatically release the better!" Yun Qianyue stood up and then felt unsatisfied; she lightly slapped Nanylingrui’s face twice with her hand. "Since you are so sleepy, just go on sleeping! I’m leaving."
With this, Yun Qianyue turned around to leave.
"You come back here…" Nanylingrui glared at Yun Qianyue and was about to say something when she pointed a finger at him. He stopped speaking immediately; he was startled as he saw Yun Qianyue laugh at him, “Although I don’t know other types of pressure points, I learned the one for muteness from Rongjing long ago. Now it seems that you deserve this!”
Nanylingrui looked at her with a pitiful expression.
"Stop looking like that; it won’t help!" Yun Qianyue glanced sideways at Nanylingrui, then turned away from him and thought to let him try saying he didn't want her again. He deserved suffering for his sins. She looked at the empress, wanting to take her out to talk when she heard familiar footsteps outside; her expression changed slightly.
"What’s wrong" The Empress saw Yun Qianyue's strange look and asked.
“The seventh prince is here!” Yun Qianyue said quietly.
"You don’t want to see him" the empress looked at Yun Qianyue, seeing her silent. Lowering her voice, she continued: "It's said that Prince Night Tianyi found you all night yesterday and took away an imperial secret guard; still he couldn't find you. It looks like Prince Night Tianyi must care about you very much… If you love the Young Master Jingshi now, this is not a good thing…"
Yun Qianyue recalled their conversation earlier with Rongfeng and felt suddenly heavy-hearted. Night Tianyi was someone she did not want to hurt but who she would inevitably have to hurt! She pursed her lips and took a deep breath, "Auntie, I’ll be right back."
“Mm!” The empress nodded, looking somewhat worried.
Yun Qianyue stepped out. She pushed open the main hall’s door and saw that Night Tianyi had just entered the Prosperous Splendor Palace with a yellow scroll in his hand; she was surprised by what he held. That was an imperial decree!
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A decree! Beautiful ladies, are you excited O（∩_∩）O Yay!
I saw your monthly tickets, my dear readers! I love you all! Monthly ticket quota reset at the end of the month.
Thank you to those who gifted me diamonds and flowers!is calmness and confidence is because Nian men hate him even more for it."Yun Qianyue harrumphed."There can't be love without hate; how could someone dislike another just like that" Yu Zishu stroked Y...