Chapter 26: Too Young to Be Good
Ruan Yunbo generously threw out five hundred thousand taels of silver notes, "These notes are my way of repaying you a favor. At worst, I can quit the Gongyao business. Anyway, it's not your turn to interfere anymore!"
Xie Yan originally wanted to push the banknote back, but he also knew that with Ruan Yunbo's character, he would not give up unless he returned this "favor" today.
Ruan Yunbo is not short of this little money, so he will give it to Shengsheng when he has the chance.
Anyway, all his things belong to Shengsheng.
Xie Yan nodded, "Okay, I'll take the banknote. You can go back home with peace of mind, Third Young Master."
Ruan Yunbo choked, as if he didn't expect Xie Yan to be so straightforward. He thought Xie Yan would pretend to refuse.
After giving the banknotes, he turned around and left.
But seeing that Xie Yan looked like he was going to die soon, he couldn't help but ask, "Why didn't you say anything on the day of the auction of the Hanxiang Feiyun Grass?"
If Xie Yan had told him that he had been behind the Gong Kiln all these years, although he still wouldn't forgive Xie Yan, he might have considered giving him the Hanxiang Feiyun Grass and dealing with Xie Yan from another perspective later...
But he didn't say anything.
Under the circumstances at that time, if Shengsheng had gone a step later, the Hanxiang Feiyun Grass would have been made into spices by Bai Ruowei.
Xie Yan forced a smile and said calmly, "There's nothing much to say. Besides, this illness of mine...is not fatal."
Ruan Yunbo said nothing more.
After he left, Xie Yan asked the court doctor to get the Hanchan Pill again, intending to meet Ruan Yunsheng tonight as "Chuwu". No matter how the court doctor tried to persuade him, it was useless.
Fortunately, Han Ying had an idea and said, "Your Majesty, the princess thought you had wandered far away and disappeared. Even if she wanted to contact Chuwu, it would take several days for Chuwu to return to Shengjing."
"If you were to appear before the princess today, she would definitely be suspicious given her intelligence!"
Mo Ying also advised: "Yes, Your Majesty, even if you want to see the princess as 'Chuwu', you should wait a few days."
"Also, there will be a banquet at Prince An's Mansion in three days. The princess and Princess An have a good relationship and will definitely attend the banquet. If the prince wants to see the princess, he can also go to the banquet."
Xie Yan pondered for a moment and finally nodded.
*
Awakening Tower.
After Ruan Yunsheng and Xie Yan left, Bai Ruowei hurried upstairs and helped Prince Duan to the private room.
She asked with concern, "My Lord, how are you?"
Prince Duan was still in shock and it took him a long time to recover.
He had a premonition that if he had dared to reveal any intention of continuing to harass Ruan Yunsheng, Xie Yan would strangle him to death!
Xie Yan, this madman!
Over the years, Xie Yan thought Ruan Yunsheng was dead and was half dead.
Sometimes he even took the initiative to provoke Xie Yan, but Xie Yan didn't take it to heart at all.
This was the first time they had a head-on conflict in five years!
Wang Meng got up from the ground, knelt before Prince Duan, and said ashamedly: "Your Majesty, I am useless."
Just now, he didn't even have the chance to see how King Xuan attacked before he was injured internally.
But it was strange that he had never seen King Xuan fighting with anyone in these years, and he didn't know that King Xuan's martial arts skills were so high!
Prince Duan naturally had no good face towards Wang Meng, but Xie Yan was able to break into the Demon Sect single-handedly seven years ago, so it was understandable that Wang Meng was not his opponent.
But he thought that Xie Yan had been ill for so many years and should have become a sickly person.
With a gloomy face, he said to Wang Meng, "Get out! Don't get in my way."
After Wang Meng left, Bai Ruowei looked at the pinch marks on Prince Duan's neck and said softly, "Prince, would you like to go to the palace and ask the Emperor and the Imperial Concubine to make the decision?"
Prince Duan thought for a moment and still shook his head.
Everyone thought that he was the one who captured the leader of the Demon Cult alive. What would his father think if he knew that he was no match for Xie Yan?
If his father asked the reason, how should he answer?
Moreover, he only suffered some minor injuries. Even if the emperor punished Xie Yan, Xie Yan would not take it to heart at all.
He is a madman who doesn't care about his own life at all.
The only person Xie Yan cares about is Ruan Yunsheng.
To defeat Xie Yan, we need to start with Ruan Yunsheng!
Thinking of this, Prince Duan held Bai Ruowei's hand and said, "Ruowei, you are very smart. Can you give me some advice on how to get Ruan Yunsheng?"
Bai Ruowei didn't expect that Prince Duan still remembered to get Ruan Yunsheng at this time.
She frowned and said, "Your Majesty, you..."
Prince Duan looked at her affectionately, "Ruowei, I don't really love Ruan Yunsheng, but I have to do this to avenge Xie Yan."
"Don't worry, I will always remember your kindness to me! You hold an important place in my heart, and no other woman can replace you!"
He lowered his voice and said, "In the future, when I ascend the throne, you will be the queen!"
The word "Queen" made Bai Ruowei swallow her saliva involuntarily.
That’s right, she is the heroine, and the position of queen will definitely be hers!
Originally, she wanted to follow the plot of the original novel, watching the four young masters of the Marquis' Mansion and King Xuan fight to a draw, and she and Xie Huaiye just had to sit back and enjoy the results.
But the plot has changed so much, so her plan must also be adjusted accordingly.
She wants to "help" Prince Duan, but she also wants to get rid of the scourge Ruan Yunsheng!
Thinking of this, Bai Ruowei smiled gently, "Whatever the prince wants, Ruowei will do her best to help him get it."
She thought for a moment and said, "In a few days, there will be a banquet at Prince An's Mansion. Princess Mingyi will definitely attend it."
Prince Duan quickly asked, "Does Ruowei have any good ideas?"
A hint of darkness flashed across Bai Ruowei's eyes, and she said softly, "It's useless for Your Majesty to try to please the Princess now. Why not take a different approach and act as a hero to save the beauty? The Princess will be so moved that she will surely pledge herself to you."
After hearing Bai Ruowei's plan, Prince Duan's eyes lit up instantly.
"Ruo Wei is worthy of being my confidante. It is my blessing to have you by my side!"
He couldn't help but hug Bai Ruowei in his arms, "Ruowei..."
Bai Ruowei had always been hesitant about marrying Prince Duan because she wanted to follow the timeline of the original novel and wait until Prince Duan ascended the throne before officially becoming his woman.
But the plot kept changing, and she became a little anxious.
So this time, when Prince Duan untied her belt, she closed her eyes reluctantly.
But after waiting for a while, seeing that Prince Duan did not take the next step, Bai Ruowei opened her eyes in confusion, "Prince?"
Prince Duan pushed Bai Ruowei away with an unpleasant expression and coughed awkwardly twice: "This prince... This prince is a little tired today and injured. I want to go back home early. You should go back early too."
He is in his prime, it is not because he is no longer capable at such a young age, he is just in a bad shape today!
Yes, I will go back and see the imperial physician for treatment and to prescribe some tonic medicine.
He will be fine!
*
Two days later.
The newly built villa of Prince An's Mansion was completed. His Royal Highness Prince An specially prepared a banquet and invited nobles and literati from Shengjing to come and enjoy the scenery and attend the banquet.
Dozens of ancient bonsai pots are arranged in an orderly manner in the courtyard. The old and vigorous pine and cypress bonsai are wrapped in thin snow, and their twisted branches are like dragons flying through the clouds.
The sound of stringed instruments could be heard among the carved beams and painted buildings. Guests gathered in the courtyard in groups of three or two to enjoy the scenery. The scene was extremely lively.
With the sound of jingling bracelets, Ruan Yunbo came in gracefully, waving a gold-sprinkled folding fan instead of warmth, wearing a dark-patterned brocade robe.
There was a faint smile on the corner of his mouth, and his eyes were full of charm.
Ruan Yunsheng, who was walking beside him, was even more eye-catching!
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