Chapter 87 What do you take eunuchs for?
After a few rounds of drinks, Yu Nian didn't know if Chunyu Han had drunk too much, but Yu Huaifeng's face had already turned flushed.
Before they arrived, Yu Huaifeng was still putting on airs as a future father-in-law, but now he has changed his address for Chunyu Han from "Lord Chunyu" to "Son-in-law Chunyu," and the two seem to have hit it off immediately.
Yu Nian couldn't help but sigh that Chunyu Han's ability to win people over was truly remarkable. Unless he didn't want to, forming an alliance with anyone wouldn't be difficult for him.
Just as Yu Huaifeng began to ramble on about some old, trivial matters from back then, Yu Nian suddenly felt a weight on her shoulders.
Chunyu Han's head was resting on her shoulder.
Yu Nian tilted her head and looked down. A blush appeared on Chunyu Han's handsome, pale face, and the mellow aroma of wine lingered at the tip of Yu Nian's nose.
Is he drunk? Or is he acting?
"Chunyu Han?"
Yu Nian called his name softly and tugged at Chunyu Han's arm. The person on her shoulder didn't seem to want to get up. Instead, he frowned and snorted, as if he had been disturbed.
"Well, it's getting late. Steward, prepare a guest room so that Chunyu Xianshang can rest early. We can go to the morning court together tomorrow."
I don't know if it's just Yu Nian's imagination, but Yu Huaifeng's last half sentence sounds like he and Chunyu Han have a mutual appreciation for each other.
"Father, isn't this a bit inappropriate? Perhaps we should have someone escort Lord Chunyu back to his residence."
The Regent's Residence and the Prime Minister's Residence are separated by only one wall. Can't people go home and sleep properly?
"It's late at night and the dew is heavy. You've been drinking, and you'll catch a cold. Niannian, you don't need to worry about her. Just leave her to your older brother."
After saying that, Yu Huaifeng whispered something mysteriously in Yu Nian's ear.
“Niannian, he’s a eunuch, so you don’t need to worry about where he lives.”
Yu Nian choked. Why did Yu Huaifeng's demeanor suddenly change after drinking? Was that what she was worried about?
Chunyu Han was carried away from the main hall by Yu Ning, and Yu Nian immediately felt a sense of relief.
"Xiao Wu, I used to worry that Chunyu Han would treat you badly, but after seeing you today, Fourth Brother is relieved."
Yu Jing, the only normal person at the meal, was ultimately deceived by Chunyu Han, a wolf in sheep's clothing.
"Yes, sir, you have indeed treated me very well."
Yu Nian didn't want to dwell on this issue any longer, so she changed the subject.
“I’ve noticed that Mingzhu looks much better these days, and I believe she will recover soon.”
"Yes, thanks to the medicine rat that Xiao Wu brought."
When Lu Mingzhu was mentioned, Yu Jing's eyes were filled with an indescribable sadness.
"It's getting late, Xiao Wu should get some rest too."
Whenever Lu Mingzhu is mentioned, Yu Jing deliberately begins to avoid the topic.
"Fourth Brother, you gave her all your precious jade pendants and made a huge mistake to save her. Why are you so hesitant now? This is not like you."
Within Yu Nian's system, the merit points for saving Yu Jing have not yet been calculated, and both parties involved remain silent. Yu Nian wants to take this opportunity to find a breakthrough.
"Xiao Wu, you must have heard the phrase 'destined to meet but not to be together,' which perfectly describes my relationship with her. As long as she is doing well, I am at ease."
After Yu Jing finished speaking, he left Yu Nian with a desolate back view and slowly walked away from the main hall.
Under the cold moonlight, his figure looked so thin.
In the middle of the night, Yu Nian tossed and turned in bed, unable to find a solution.
They are clearly two people who like each other, so why can't they be together?
Logically speaking, this is Yu Jing and Lu Mingzhu's private matter, and Yu Nian shouldn't meddle too much. But if this matter isn't resolved, that old sixth system won't even give her merit points. Wouldn't all the suffering she endured before be for nothing?
As Yu Nian pondered the matter, drowsiness overcame her, and her eyes began to blur with sleep. Suddenly, a cold wind swept in, and Yu Nian's blanket was pulled up, revealing a burning sensation on her back.
Yu Nian was instantly wide awake and was about to speak when a hand of equal warmth covered half of her face.
"I'm suffering terribly in your Prime Minister's residence, while you're sleeping soundly?"
Chunyu Han's hoarse voice came through, and Yu Nian could hear a slight tremor in the end of his voice.
Yu Nian whimpered twice and patted Chunyu Han's hand, indicating that he could let go of her.
The scorching heat subsided, and the air I inhaled again felt somewhat cool.
Yu Nian turned around, the night enveloping Chunyu Han's exquisite and three-dimensional features. His long, narrow eyes shone frighteningly in the darkness, and a flame, which could erupt at any moment, flickered in his crimson eyes.
"What’s wrong with you?"
Yu Nian asked in a low voice, a bad feeling flashing through her mind. The waters of the Prime Minister's mansion were very deep, but Chunyu Han shouldn't have been so hot.
"You brought me the hangover soup, and now you're asking me questions?"
Chunyu Han's words brought Yu Nian back to her senses. She hadn't asked anyone to bring Chunyu Han any hangover soup, so if Chunyu Han said that, then it couldn't be...
"My lord, you don't know me yet. If I were to bring you soup, I would definitely do it myself. How could I entrust it to someone else..."
They were in the same bed, very close together. Yu Nian's warm breath brushed against Chunyu Han's cheek, and the sweet scent of gardenias was captivating.
An indescribable heatwave melted the prison that held the wild beasts.
Chunyu Han reached out and embraced the fragrance.
But it's like putting an ice cube in boiling water—a drop in the ocean.
The waves of heat were restless and clamoring.
This is not enough, far from enough...
Her cheek pressed against Chunyu Han's burning chest, the powerful sound of his heartbeat reaching Yu Nian's ear.
"You didn't drink that hangover soup, did you?!"
Yu Nian's heart immediately went into overdrive. Seeing Chunyu Han's body burning hot, could it be that he had been given some strange drug?
"Are you stupid? You knew there was something wrong with it, but you still drank it."
"How will you know whose scheme this is if you don't drink it?"
When Chunyu Han heard the maid say that Yu Nian had sent it, he already suspected that there was something wrong with the soup. So he decided to play along and see who was behind it all.
Chunyu Han had already forced out seven or eight tenths of the medicine's potency using his internal energy. This residual poison was originally within Chunyu Han's control.
Who knew that getting close to someone would cause the suppressed effects of the drug to reignite.
Chunyu Han's intention was to lure the snake out of its hole. Yu Nian was also curious: who was so bold as to plot against Chunyu Han in the Prime Minister's residence?
However, there was one thing that Yu Nian was even more curious about.
"Sir, do you also experience that kind of reaction after taking this medicine?"
Chunyu Han was so angry and frustrated by Yu Nian's words that he reached up and pinched her slender waist hard.
"Yu Nian! What exactly is a eunuch in your eyes? Any human being would react to that!"
Chunyu Han's hoarse growl rang in Yu Nian's ears. She was getting bolder and bolder, daring to say anything.
Even after choking her, Chunyu Han still felt unsatisfied.
He reached out and pulled the person out of his arms, his eyes darkening.
He lowered his head and bit down hard.
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