Yuan Yan: "..."
Although I don't know what a stallion is.
But I doubt it would be anything nice.
...
As expected, the fact that Xiao Changqi died at the Prince Gan's mansion on New Year's Day was brought up in court by someone with ulterior motives to impeach him.
Some ministers openly expressed their suspicion that Xiao Changqi had murdered the fourth young lady of the Yuan family; most of these people were from the Crown Prince's faction.
Another minister reiterated the prophecy that the Prince of Gan was born with a strong ominous aura, destined to bring misfortune to his wife, mother, and children.
These words were originally just a memorial presented by ministers in the Golden Palace, but for some reason, rumors also began to circulate among the common people that the Prince of Gan was a jinx to his wife and relatives.
They also said that Wen Cai Ren and Yuan Dan's deaths were the best proof.
While staying at the Prince's Mansion on New Year's Day, I heard these rumors and couldn't help but feel a little angry.
If Xiao Changqi were to bring misfortune to his parents, the emperor would have died long ago, and he could still be emperor.
As for the death of Consort Wen, no one believed that the concubines in the harem were not involved.
Then there was the sudden death of "Yuandan," which really had nothing to do with Xiao Changqi.
To be honest, "Yuandan" had already died on the day he fell from his horse, but for some reason a wisp of his soul remained in his body, which led the doctor who came to treat him to believe that "Yuandan" was still alive, just temporarily unconscious.
"Chirp chirp!!" Yuandan stood righteously on the desk, flapping its wings to stand up for the man.
Your Highness, how can you remain so calm?
People outside are starting to think of you as a monster.
Xiao Changqi expressionlessly extended a finger and gently brushed the bird away. Then, he picked up the book that the bird had scratched a few times and asked indifferently, "Who is responsible for my reputation becoming what it is today?"
She felt particularly guilty on New Year's Day, her small, beady eyes darting left and right as if she hadn't heard what the man said.
"Chirp chirp".
So who is it?
Xiao Changqi slightly raised his eyes and glanced at the little bird that was pretending to be stupid. He reached out and grabbed the bird's tail feathers, pinching it lightly.
This can be considered a punishment.
Having grown accustomed to being "teased," Yuan Dan lightly patted the man's hand with her wing, and then let Xiao Changqi pet her as he pleased.
No matter how loud the rumors spread outside, they couldn't affect the person and bird inside the Prince's mansion.
But on New Year's Day, one person was forgotten.
That day, Yuan Dan and Xiao Changqi were having lunch when a servant rushed in to report: "Your Highness, Young Master Huo is outside requesting an audience, saying he wants to fight you."
Yuandan, who was pecking at bamboo seeds, paused, looked up blankly at the servant, and asked, "Chirp chirp??"
Who do you think wants to fight Xiao Changqi?
"This servant tried to persuade Young Master Huo, but he insisted on not leaving. Your Highness, what do you think..."
The bamboo fruit she was holding in her mouth fell out immediately, and she thought to herself that she really underestimated Huo Youcai, this little fat boy.
Who gave him the audacity to challenge Xiao Changqi to a fight?
"Chirp chirp".
Your Highness, let's go out and take a look.
The little bird tucked its wings into its feathers, walked proudly to the edge of the table, and was about to spread its wings and fly down when the man grabbed its tail feathers again.
"Chirp chirp??" Yuan Dan turned around and gave the man a quiet glance.
You've become addicted to pinching my feathered tail, haven't you?
They do the work but then take no responsibility.
He's an absolute tyrant and a complete scoundrel.
Xiao Changqi held the little bird in his hand and rubbed it, then calmly instructed the servant, "Let him in."
"Yes, Your Highness."
The servant then left.
Xiao Changqi held the little bird in one hand and cracked open the bamboo seed with the other, taking out the bamboo rice inside and placing it in his palm.
Without having to crack the bamboo seeds himself, Yuan Dan comfortably bent down his round body and pecked at the bamboo grains with his beak.
"Chirp chirp".
After finishing one bamboo fruit, the little bird picked up another and pushed it directly in front of Xiao Changqi, asking him to peel it for her.
This is the pet owner's duty!
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