Chapter 223: Love Me, Love My Dog

"Alright, you can change your clothes yourself."

Yuan Siyin stood up, stretched, put on two more pieces of clothing, and left him alone in the room.

Yu Shiyan turned his head to look at the neatly folded clothes on the table, a smile lingering on his lips.

As people get older, they sleep less. The Empress Dowager had just finished being helped to wash and dress by Jadeite when Yuan Siyin came running in without letting anyone announce her arrival. Her long hair was neatly tucked behind her ears, making her look exceptionally well-behaved.

But I only watched.

The Empress Dowager put down the tea she was rinsing her mouth with, and for a moment she looked somewhat helpless: "What, do you need something from me?"

Yuan Siyin, with a fawning smile, squeezed in next to her and sat down, drawing out her words as she coaxed, "Aunt—"

"Running around with your hair all messy and unruly first thing in the morning, it's a good thing you're my mother, otherwise you'd be so ashamed if others saw you."

Yuan Siyin pouted.

Yu Shiyan hadn't said anything since he saw it last night.

"Alright, bring me the jade comb."

Jade responded, took out a jade comb from her dressing case, dipped it in a copper basin filled with flower petals, and then handed it to the Empress Dowager.

Yuan Siyin crossed her legs on the couch and turned around to wait patiently for her aunt to comb her hair.

Seeing this, the Empress Dowager laughed and scolded, "You little rascal, you're so worried about your Ziyuan that you've come here to torment me."

Yuan Siyin closed her eyes, feeling quite spoiled: "How can you only dote on Ziyuan? Yin'er should also dote on her aunt."

Jade laughed from the side, and after laughing, she spoke up for Yuan Siyin: "That's right, it's the Empress Dowager who doesn't understand the young lady's good intentions."

The Empress Dowager gave her a reproachful look: "You're siding with outsiders, you little ingrate too."

“How can this be called turning away from the Empress Dowager? This servant is helping Miss to show affection for the Empress Dowager,” Emerald said solemnly.

"Alright, stop interrupting me. Speak, what is it?"

What's meant to happen will happen. After a moment of preparation, Yuan Siyin told the whole story of what happened last night, but subconsciously concealed the fact that Yu Shiyan had stayed in her side hall for the night.

"Shi Yan, that child? How could this be?"

The Empress Dowager was surprised, put the jade comb aside, and took her hand: "How are you? Is everything alright?"

Yuan Siyin felt a little helpless, knowing that her aunt was worried about her, but she didn't pull her hand away: "What could possibly happen to me, Aunt, don't worry."

Even if someone else were stabbed right through, she might not be hurt.

With my thigh in my hand, my life is in my hands.

Even without the protagonist's halo, one can still benefit from Yu Shiyan's influence, not counting the short-lived cannon fodder halo that shields him from harm.

"He's always been a man of principle, how did he end up causing this mess this time?"

As if she had thought of something, the Empress Dowager's eyes flickered, but she didn't say much: "Fine, love me, love my dog. Since you are so determined to protect him, I won't go against your wishes."

"Auntie, does that mean you agree? Thank you, Auntie, you're the best!"

Yuan Siyin smiled and hugged the Empress Dowager's face, showering her with kisses before happily running away.

The Empress Dowager blinked, covering her face, clearly still not having recovered from the shock.

"This child, why the sudden..."

Jade said very considerately, "You are flattered, but it seems you are also benefiting from Prince Mu's influence."

The Empress Dowager angrily slapped her hand: "You think you're so good with words? Hurry up and prepare a bedroom for her."

The words had barely left her lips when the Empress Dowager paused, her eyes filled with resentment: "Where did he sleep last night?"

Jade shook her head to indicate that she did not know.

Although there are many side halls in Jianzhang Palace, only the Yuan siblings often come to live there, so they are cleaned regularly. As for the others, no one can live there for the time being.