Chapter 50 Is it really necessary to be so shy?
"Whoa!"
Outside the carriage, Canghai shouted, and the carriage stopped.
"My lord, we have arrived at the Prime Minister's residence."
Upon hearing that they were home, Yu Nian perked up and raised her head.
"Goodbye, sir. As for what will happen if I win, I'll tell you on the day I win."
Chunyu Han felt the weight suddenly disappear from his legs, and his eyes darkened.
"what ever."
Yu Nian was a little tired and just wanted to go back to her room to lie down as soon as possible. Before her hand even touched the carriage curtain, she suddenly felt a darkness in front of her as her vision was completely blocked by a dark purple light.
The strong sandalwood scent emanating from Chunyu Han filled her nostrils. Only after taking the object down did Yu Nian realize that the thing that had suddenly fallen on her head was actually Chunyu Han's cloak.
Yu Nian's lips curved into a smile, a warm feeling welling up in her heart. Chunyu Han wasn't entirely devoid of humanity; at least he treated his allies quite well.
However, as soon as Chunyu Han opened his mouth, he extinguished the warm feeling that had just begun to grow in Yu Nian's heart.
"It's embarrassing to have your clothes soaked like that. Remember my words, we share the same fate, and from this engagement onwards, you're not just representing yourself anymore."
Tch, Yu Nian thought Chunyu Han would be better off staying aloof and not talking to her at all. His golden words, once he started talking too much, were either scolding or warning her.
Yu Nian rolled her eyes at Chunyu Han, unfolded her cloak and put it on. Without looking back, she jumped off the carriage as if fleeing.
The carriage curtain fell, Chunyu Han twirled the prayer beads in his hand, and slowly closed his eyes.
It's just a cloak, why are you so shy that you can't even speak?
...
Wearing a hood and lifting her skirt, Yu Nian walked towards the gate of the Prime Minister's residence. Chun Tao, who had returned a step earlier, was already waiting for her at the gatehouse with an umbrella.
"Miss, your relationship with Lord Chunyu is progressing so quickly..."
Looking at the unique python embroidery on the cloak, Chun Tao couldn't help but sigh.
As one of the few people who knew about today's scene, Chuntao felt that, to some extent, Lord Chunyu and her young lady were a perfect match.
"You dare to joke with me?"
Yu Nian raised her hand and tapped Chun Tao's nose. Others might not know that today's performance was just an act, but how could she not know?
"Hey? What are they doing all this commotion by the side gate over there?"
As Yu Nian and Chun Tao passed through the gatehouse, they saw several servants carrying boxes of things into the mansion through the side gate.
"Miss, you don't know, do you? Yu Zhirou has moved back to the Prime Minister's residence. She said she would live in the Prime Minister's residence before she married the Crown Prince."
Yu Nian nodded, understanding.
This is Li Mingjin trying to save face for Yu Zhirou. Since she married out of the Prime Minister's mansion, no one will look down on Yu Zhirou.
"Do you know when they're getting married?"
Yu Nian asked casually, "The Crown Prince suffered quite a loss today. I wonder when the Emperor will finally bestow a marriage upon him."
Mentioning this, Chun Tao looked a little uncomfortable and whispered something indignantly in Yu Nian's ear.
"It's also the seventh day of next month."
Huh? Is this the only auspicious day left in the second half of the year according to the Chinese almanac of the Great Zhao Kingdom? Everyone is scrambling to get married on this day.
If all these weddings had to be crammed into one day, it would be a hellish scene!
"this……"
Yu Nian looked troubled. She didn't want to steal the spotlight from the male and female leads, but given the current situation, her thoughts were useless; Chunyu Han was determined to go head-to-head with the Crown Prince.
"Actually, Miss, you don't need to worry too much. I heard that ordinary eunuchs don't get married in the morning. They usually hold a simple ceremony at dusk, and that's considered the end of the marriage. So it seems that you and Yu Zhirou won't be able to meet."
Chun Tao spoke with great logic and reason, and Yu Nian was even considering joining Chun Tao's social circle. How come she could always find something to say about anything?
If that's really the rule, Yu Nian thinks it's quite good, as it avoids creating conflict with the male and female leads. She's just living with Chunyu Han anyway, so the simpler the rituals, the better.
"Then there's nothing to worry about. Call me some hot water, I'm going to take a shower and get some sleep first."
Seeing Yu Nian so relaxed, Chun Tao couldn't help but worry again.
"But Miss, I think you still can't relax too much."
Chuntao opened the door for Yu Nian and said with a worried expression.
"how?"
Yu Nian took off her cloak and looked at Chun Tao with curiosity, raising her eyebrows.
"Miss, I've heard that although eunuchs are castrated, it doesn't mean they can't have sex. They use other things instead, such as..."
Chun Tao whispered something in Yu Nian's ear, which made Yu Nian feel like she had opened the shutter to a whole new world!
"That scary?"
Yu Nian was really taken aback by Chun Tao's words; she hadn't really thought about married life.
Chunyu Han said they would each live their own lives, so they shouldn't be that inhumane.
"It's true, I heard it from a palace maid from my hometown who was paired with a eunuch. She has experience, so she definitely wouldn't lie."
Yu Nian pursed her lips and began to seriously consider the question.
It's definitely something we have to be wary of. There are still two weeks until the wedding, enough time for her to come up with a good idea.
Normally, Chunyu Han, that aloof and ascetic man, wouldn't even glance at Yu Nian. But he's crazy! What if he suddenly becomes wild? Wouldn't Yu Nian be in big trouble?
Yu Nian sat in the chair, trying to think of a solution while picking up the cold-dispelling soup that Chun Tao had brewed for her. Just as she finished the soup, Chun Tao hurriedly ran in from outside with candied fruit.
"Miss, the Prime Minister has returned from the palace and is on his way to our South Garden. He looks terribly pale; it's probably because..."
Before Chun Tao could even finish speaking, Yu Nian already knew what her father had come for. Having suffered the double blow of his daughter's infertility and his engagement to a eunuch, it would be strange if he looked well.
Yu Nian reached out, took a candied fruit from the plate Chun Tao was holding, popped it into her mouth, took off her shoes, crawled into bed, and then asked Chun Tao to lower the gauze curtain in front of the bed.
To be honest, Yu Nian felt somewhat sorry for her father today, as she lacked the courage to face him directly.
Having just finished doing all that, Yu Huaifeng stepped into Yu Nian's room.
Where is Fifth Miss?
Yu Huaifeng stayed in the court to handle some official business. On his way back, he heard that his daughter had returned with that eunuch Chunyu Han. He was so angry that he almost fainted.
"Your Excellency, the young lady has not yet recovered from her cold and has just taken her medicine and is resting."
"Okay, you can go now."
Yu Huaifeng lifted the back of his official robe and sat down where Yu Nian had just been sitting and taking his medicine.
The chair was still warm, and Yu Huaifeng's eyebrows furrowed, his anger flaring even more.
This girl is really spoiled; she's deliberately avoiding him here!
"Are you satisfied now that you can marry that castrated dog?"
Yu Nian remained silent, nestled in bed. Yu Huaifeng's words were giving her a headache; her father's way of addressing Chunyu Han was far too dangerous.
“Speak! I know you’re not asleep. Do you think you can get away with this? Don’t force me to drag you to the ancestors’ palace to be taught the rules.”
Yu Huaifeng's voice was tinged with anger. If he hadn't spoiled Yu Nian so much all these years, would she have dared to climb over the wall at the Regent's Mansion in the middle of the night to listen to music?
The medication was taking effect, and Yu Nian felt a little dizzy again.
Having said that, Yu Nian coughed twice and spoke in a hoarse voice.
"Father, I know I was wrong. Our bodies and hair are given to us by our parents. I have hurt our very foundation and have no face to face you."
Yu Nian's soft and hoarse voice made Yu Huaifeng's heart skip a beat.
Yu Nian grew up under his careful care, spoiled yet stubborn. For every word you say, she has ten words waiting for you.
This time, Yu Nian took the initiative to admit her mistake, which calmed down Yu Huaifeng's anger considerably, and he began to reflect on himself.
His daughter was unable to have children, and he was definitely the one who was most distressed. Instead of comforting her, he confronted her as soon as he got home.
“Niannian, your father loves you deeply and is therefore strict with you. Chunyu Han is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. I’m afraid you’ve been deceived by his sweet words. Things have come to this point, and there’s no turning back. If that eunuch treats you badly, just tell your father. Even if he holds a high-ranking official position, I will still report him to the authorities!”
Yu Huaifeng's tone softened, and Yu Nian's heart relaxed. Her eyelids began to droop, and she responded weakly.
This weak response completely deflated Yu Huaifeng's heart.
"In the end, it's because your father didn't take good care of you. If your mother were still alive, this wouldn't have happened. Your father also feels guilty towards your mother..."
Yu Huaifeng felt guilty and remorseful. When he mentioned Yu Nian's mother, he couldn't help but shed tears. Just as the atmosphere was getting intense, he heard some heavy breathing sounds from behind the gauze curtain due to nasal congestion.
Yu Huaifeng was both amused and exasperated. All that he had said had turned into a lullaby for the other person.
Then he thought again, oh well, she's still his own daughter, there's no point in holding a grudge overnight. Yu Nian caught a cold anyway, so he might as well go to sleep.
Before leaving, Yu Huaifeng instructed Chuntao to take good care of Yu Nian.
"Also, when she wakes up, tell her that tomorrow is the auspicious day for the betrothal gifts, and tell her to get up early."
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