Chapter 184: Bring Her Back
Three sixes.
The young prodigy was utterly shocked.
Oh no, I guess I'll have to wear these shoes until New Year's Eve next year.
Xiao Quanzi tried her best to suppress her laughter.
That old jerk has no sportsmanship; no wonder nobody wants to play with him. He's unlucky, and to make matters worse, he's so stingy he won't let anyone lose money.
It's a rare opportunity to run into someone like this today, it would be a shame not to take advantage of them.
Thinking this, Xiao Quanzi ground his back teeth hard.
He doesn't care if people talk about Prince Mu, but if they openly or secretly curse the Empress Dowager, then this young scholar will have to intervene!
Half an hour later, Xiao Quanzi hummed a little tune and walked briskly back to Jianzhang Palace, with an extra bag of silver in his arms.
Upon entering the palace, one sees Prince Mu carrying a gold-threaded cage, chatting with the Empress Dowager.
Inside the gilded cage was a grayish-brown bird that looked like a nightingale. Its soft voice sang melodiously, making the Empress Dowager laugh.
"You're back. How was it?"
The Empress Dowager glanced at him, her hand still reaching out to stroke the nightingale's soft plumage.
"You can rest assured, he's perfectly fine. That's what the imperial physician said."
The young scholar answered with a smile.
Seeing this, Emerald couldn't help but laugh, her hand pausing as she massaged her shoulders: "That's good, now you don't have to nag anymore."
The Empress Dowager gave her a reproachful look: "Whatever I say sounds like nagging to you. You little brat, you've learned from Yin'er and are becoming more and more unruly!"
Upon hearing this, Yu Shiyan's lips curled slightly, his fingertips caressing the white porcelain jade cup, as if he had remembered something and was in a good mood.
"By the way, you mentioned earlier that you met Yin'er in the Northern Border. How is that girl doing?"
"Have you lost weight? Are you eating well? It's so cold at the border, she really dared to abandon me. You've already returned, but her heart is still so wild, she won't come back."
With that, the Empress Dowager flicked her sleeve and said fiercely, "Jadeite, go and bring the chestnut cakes left in the small kitchen. If no one else is eating them, I'll eat them!"
Jade covered her face with a smile, took a few quick steps out, and returned shortly with a chestnut cake in her hands.
"You can't eat too much. You just had lunch and haven't digested it yet."
She set down the delicate little plate and stood behind the Empress Dowager, saying, "Don't say that the young lady doesn't care about you. Before she left, she specifically told me to keep a close eye on her and not to overeat."
"Stop talking nonsense, Shi Yan! You should eat with us too!" The Empress Dowager lightly patted the back of his hand, feigning anger.
"Yes, Grandmother."
Yu Shiyan did not refuse, and indeed picked up a piece and slowly put it into his mouth.
The moment the outer skin touched her teeth, she could taste a sweet flavor, which was definitely a flavor she would love.
"From now on, the small kitchen is no longer allowed to stay. Let this heartless little rascal regret it."
"Then shall I go and give the orders?"
Jade smiled and made a feint, but didn't actually move her leg at all. The Empress Dowager immediately became anxious: "Stand still, stand still! Who told you to go? Stand still!"
Everyone burst into laughter.
Emerald laughed so hard she bent over wiping away tears: "You're always the one who talks tough. If the girl comes back and stands in front of you like this, I guarantee she'll call the kitchen again."
"Shut up! Shut up! You really need to be disciplined!"
The Empress Dowager pinched her arm and laughed, scolding, "If you can bring her back, I'll spare your life!"
"Then you should punish me instead. I don't have the ability to do that."
Yu Shiyan was silent for a moment, then suddenly looked up and said, "Perhaps I have a way."
"Do you have a solution?"
The Empress Dowager's eyes lit up upon hearing this, and she quickly looked at him, saying, "Tell me about it!"
Yu Shiyan chuckled lightly, keeping everyone in suspense.
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