Chapter 126 Ruyi's accompaniment?

"Who is that?" Ye Qingyu asked. Even Qingfeng beside him became curious and his eyes involuntarily turned to Qingyi.

"Hehe, it's that idiot young master from the Xue family. I happened to meet him. But let me be clear, I originally wanted to buy you gifts. Even if I hadn't met him, I would definitely spend money." Qing Yi hurriedly expressed his feelings, fearing that he would be misunderstood.

"Well, you're thoughtful." Ye Qingyu raised the corners of his mouth slightly and praised.

"That's right. Forget about others, but Qingfeng and Qingqing are my good friends."

"Friend?" Although Qingfeng showed no expression on the surface, his eyes involuntarily looked at this young man with a free and easy personality.

When had he become his friend? He was merely a guard to the young prince of the Northwest, a deadbeat, loyal to only one man. In his world, there were masters and subordinates, but no friends. No, perhaps there had been one, Mingyue, with whom he had trained and grown up. But Mingyue was dead, and now Qingfeng was left alone, living in this world, alone.

Qingfeng and Mingyue are different. Mingyue would treat the young prince as a friend regardless of his status. But Qingfeng would not. In his heart, the young prince was his master. Therefore, Qingfeng lived while Mingyue died. Qingfeng has always been very clear about his status and his responsibilities.

"Qing Yi, you have already punished Xue An and the Sixth Prince, so don't provoke them again." Ye Qingyu instructed.

"I know. I didn't go to his house on purpose to look for him. I just happened to meet him." Qing Yi said nonchalantly, not taking the matter to heart at all.

"We will set off in seven days and return to Xibeiwang City."

"Great, I can finally go and see where you grew up." Qing Yi smiled, his face full of excitement.

"Yeah." Ye Qingyu nodded slightly.

That day, Chief Steward Lin reported back, "Young Prince, the things the Prince ordered to be taken to Xibei Wangcheng are all ready."

"Okay." At that time, Ye Qingyu was chatting with Qing Yi in the front hall. Hearing this, he just responded lightly.

Steward Lin bowed slightly and continued, "Young Prince, the prince also sent a letter asking you to bring Ruyi back to Wangcheng this time." After saying that, he looked up at the young prince. The King of the Northwest's intention of asking the young prince to bring Ruyi with him was obvious. He wanted to welcome Ruyi as the young prince's concubine to Wangcheng to consummate the marriage.

"Hmm?" Upon hearing this, Ye Qingyu couldn't help but frown and looked up at Manager Lin. How come he had never heard of this?

"Reporting to the young prince, the letter is here. We just received it." Chief Steward Lin hurriedly took out the letter sent by the King of the Northwest from his arms and handed it forward.

Ye Qingyu took it and read it. Sure enough, the letter specifically instructed his son to bring Ruyi along. The King of the Northwest was a thoughtful man. He was worried his son might disobey his instructions and be unwilling to take Ruyi with him, so he assigned the matter to Chief Steward Lin, believing it would be safer this way.

Ye Qingyu certainly understood what his father meant. He placed the letter on the table and said to Chief Steward Lin, "Ruyi doesn't know martial arts, the journey is long, and I have a mission ordered by my uncle to complete. I'm afraid it would be inconvenient to bring her along."

Steward Lin looked troubled. After a moment's hesitation, he said, "Young Prince, the Prince said that if you don't bring Ruyi to Wangcheng, he will have this old servant deliver her there personally."

"..." Ye Qingyu never expected that his father would have such a trick. Manager Lin is so old, how could he travel such a long distance? Wouldn't this cost the old man his life?

Qing Yi watched from the side and thought to himself, "I was just joking with Qingqing, but I didn't expect it to come true. Why is this King of the Northwest so annoying!" But he didn't say anything on the surface, just secretly thinking about how to deal with it.

Qingqing, who was also waiting nearby, felt mixed emotions when she heard the Northwest King wanted the young prince to take Ruyi back to Wangcheng. It seemed like Ruyi's becoming the master's concubine was a done deal. She subconsciously glanced at Qingyi, wondering: Would he agree?

Seven days later, Ye Qingyu bid farewell to the King of Chu and prepared to set off for the northwest Wangcheng.

As for Ruyi, Ye Qingyu had no other choice but to take her with him. He couldn't really let someone as old as Lin Zongguan travel such a long distance to send her off, could he? He had already made up his mind. When he arrived in Xibeiwang City, he would make it clear to his father about his relationship with Qingyi. Taking a concubine was out of the question, whether it was Ruyi or any other woman.

Everyone had packed up and was ready to go, but no matter how long they waited, there was still no sign of Ruyi.

"Where is Ruyi? Why hasn't this girl come yet? She is so ignorant of the rules and still wants the master to wait for her here? Go and see!" Manager Lin's voice was full of displeasure, and he hurriedly ordered the maid beside him to go and see what was going on with Ruyi.

After a while, the maid came back hurriedly to report: "Replying to the young prince, reporting to General Manager Lin, Sister Ruyi is not feeling well and can't get up."

"Hmm? When did you get sick? Let the doctor take a look!" Ye Qingyu's heart moved. He didn't want to take Ruyi with him. If she was sick and couldn't leave, then he would have an excuse.

"Yes, I'll go and take a look too." Manager Lin said, and followed the maid to Ruyi's residence.

"Xiao Ye, can we still set off today?" Qing Yi walked to Ye Qingyu and asked.

"Of course, I have already bid farewell to the emperor, and the journey cannot be delayed." He naturally would not stay for a few more days, and would wait until Ruyi recovered before leaving.

Half an hour later, Chief Steward Lin hurried back, "Young Prince, Ruyi is indeed ill. The doctor prescribed herbal medicine, saying it's caused by a cold. She needs to take it for a few days to recover."

"Well, she's already weak, so she should stay here to recuperate. We'll set off first." Ye Qingyu appeared calm on the surface, but he felt much more relaxed inside. Ruyi's illness was a coincidence, so he didn't have to take her with him.

Just like that, Ye Qingyu set off with Qingyi, Qingfeng and Qingqing.

Ye Qingyu looked at Qingyi and suddenly felt confused. Could Ruyi’s illness have anything to do with him?

"What's wrong?" Qing Yi was riding on the horse, looking relaxed and comfortable.

"Ruyi..." Ye Qingyu swallowed the words back. After all, it was just speculation, and there was no solid evidence to suggest Qingyi was behind it. It was just that Ruyi's illness was such a coincidence, and since Qingyi learned Ruyi would be traveling with him, he hadn't approached him for an explanation as he usually did, and was unusually calm.

"Hey, you've been out for half a day, and you're still thinking about her?" When Qing Yi heard the word "Ruyi", he immediately frowned and interrupted Ye Qingyu with dissatisfaction in his tone.