Chapter 81: Xie Yan serves as a horse for his cousin!
Inside Lantingxuan.
Ruan Yunsheng was asking Pei Jinghong about his elder brother's recent situation.
Pei Jinghong patiently told her about Ruan Yunjian's recent situation and mentioned the customs and culture of Cangwu County.
"My cousin is in good health, but he's calmer than before."
After my cousin's father passed away, my aunt fell ill and could not get up. My eldest cousin was the eldest son, so the burden of the marquis's mansion fell on him.
But this time when they met, his cousin was obviously more taciturn than before. He had lived in Cangwu County for several days and had never seen his cousin laugh from the bottom of his heart.
It was not until he received the letter from his third cousin that he saw such a rich expression on his eldest cousin's face for the first time.
He was in disbelief at first, then his eyes turned red. He walked out regardless and said in a hoarse voice that he wanted to go home to see his sister.
He was afraid that he was dreaming, and that his unreliable third brother would not be able to take good care of his sister and that something might happen to her.
But the emperor personally issued an order to demote my cousin to Cangwu County. If he left without the order, it would be considered disobeying the order!
He had already committed the crime of disrespect. If he disobeyed the imperial order and returned to the capital, what would be waiting for him would probably not be demotion, but imprisonment!
So he tried his best to persuade him, saying that he just wanted to go back to Shengjing to take a look and help take care of his sister. His cousin finally calmed down after his persuasion, but he reluctantly agreed because he was worried that returning to the capital without permission would bring trouble to the Marquis' Mansion.
Pei Jinghong smiled and said, "I didn't expect my cousin to be so smart. She was able to investigate the theft of the Sun and Moon Jade Bi and even helped my eldest cousin get his official position reinstated. I think my eldest cousin will be back in half a month."
Ruan Yunsheng nodded. She was also eagerly counting the days, waiting for her elder brother to come home.
At this time, Doctor Xue hurriedly passed by Lantingxuan and stood at the door looking around, not knowing what he was looking for.
Ruan Yunbo saw him and asked, "Doctor Xue, what are you looking for?"
When Doctor Xue heard Ruan Yunbo calling him, he hurried in.
"Princess, Third Young Master, my prince's wound is so painful that he can't stand it, so I wanted to ask Steward Feng if there is any borneol or musk in the mansion. But the mansion is too big, and I got lost while walking."
Ruan Yunsheng was originally deeply moved by what his elder brother said, but when he heard what Doctor Xue said, he immediately rolled his eyes.
It’s not my first day here, how can I still get lost?
Ruan Yunbo ordered Tingsong, "Take Doctor Xue to find Butler Feng."
Tingsong quickly agreed and left with Doctor Xue.
Pei Jinghong's eyes moved slightly, and he said in a gentle voice: "I remember that the prince was in good health before. How come he is so seriously ill?"
Ruan Yunbo explained, "It was for Shengsheng. The Emperor had previously wanted to arrange a marriage between Shengsheng and Wei Wencai from the Anyuan Mansion, but Wei Wencai was a beast! Xie Yan, feeling sorry for his sister, killed Wei Wencai in a rage, and was punished by the Emperor with fifty strokes of the cane."
"I see." Pei Jinghong's lips curved slightly, and he said with an ambiguous meaning, "When I was a child, I came to live in the Marquis' Mansion for a few days, and I found that the prince was very caring towards my cousin."
Ruan Yunsheng curled his lips, "Cousin, you must have remembered it wrongly? When Xie Yan was a child, he always opposed me. He didn't protect me at all!"
Pei Jinghong smiled and did not refute.
"After so many years, my memory is a little fuzzy. But the prince was punished for his cousin, which shows that he really treats her as his own sister."
"It hasn't been easy for Xie Yan these five years since Shengsheng disappeared." Ruan Yunbo stood up. "I'll go see him. Cousin, you can go to the guest room and rest."
Pei Jinghong stood up and said, "Since we all live in the Marquis' Mansion, I will follow my third cousin to visit the prince."
Ruan Yunsheng pursed his lips and said, "Then let's go together."
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Several people came to Guanlan Courtyard together.
As soon as Ruan Yunbo entered the room, he said, "Fifth brother, Doctor Xue just said that your wound hurts a lot. What's going on?"
Xie Yan leaned against the head of the bed, his eyes first lingering on Ruan Yunsheng for a moment, then swept past Pei Jinghong.
"I'm fine. Doctor Xue made such a fuss that he even alarmed my third brother."
Ruan Yunbo disagreed, "We're all family, why are you saying such awkward things?"
Pei Jinghong stood not far away, looking at Xie Yan, and said softly, "I am Pei Jinghong, your humble servant, honored to meet His Majesty."
Ruan Yunbo quickly introduced them to each other, "You met him when you were little."
Pei Jinghong raised his lip, "I guess the prince has long forgotten me."
There was a hint of coldness in Xie Yan's eyes. How could he not remember?
"Since he is the cousin of Third Brother and Shengsheng, he is also my cousin. Cousin, there is no need to be so polite. Just be casual."
Pei Jinghong asked with concern: "I just heard from my third cousin that the prince was injured while saving cousin Shengsheng. What a deep brotherly love."
Xie Yan smiled wryly, "It's nothing compared to my cousin who came all the way here to deliver my eldest brother's letter. After all, blood relatives are closer."
Pei Jinghong added, "Your Highness looks very weak. You should take good care of yourself to avoid developing any underlying illness."
"With my cousin's care, I will surely recover soon." Xie Yan raised his lips. "My cousin has been exhausted from the journey and needs a good rest."
Ruan Yunbo looked at his two younger brothers with a face full of satisfaction.
It’s so wonderful that the family is harmonious and the brothers are friendly and respectful to each other!
Pei Jinghong's personal attendant Qinghe was secretly sweating, because he knew his young master's weird temper too well.
However, His Royal Highness Prince Xuan was no less capable. Although the two of them seemed polite, their every word was actually a direct confrontation!
After visiting Xie Yan, Pei Jinghong was taken to the guest room by Butler Feng to rest.
After the room was clear of outsiders, Qing He whispered, "Sir, you are so bold! That's the prince!"
Pei Jinghong said indifferently, "Don't worry. In front of outsiders, especially my cousin, Xie Yan will pretend to be a gentleman and tolerant and generous. He will never make a fuss with me."
He had witnessed Xie Yan's ability to change his face more than ten years ago.
When his father sent him to the Marquis' Mansion to study with his cousin, the princess, he was actually very happy when he first arrived.
My cousin is pretty, cute and well-behaved, my aunt is kind and loving, and my teacher is very serious in teaching.
But the peaceful life was broken in less than three days!
He and Xie Yan are about the same age and live in the same yard.
Xie Yan was polite to him in front of outsiders, but once there was no one around, he would stare at him coldly with no warmth in his eyes.
Xie Yan told him that if he wanted to stay in the Marquis' Mansion, he had to learn to please the princess, be the princess's dog, and let the princess ride him like a horse.
He didn't believe it at first. His cousin was so soft and gentle, not the kind of bad kid who bullies others.
Unexpectedly, at night, Xie Yan started practicing barking as a dog next door, which kept him awake all night.
The next day, he "accidentally" saw Xie Yan being ridden like a horse by his cousin!
Little Xie Yan had an expressionless face and was crawling on the ground with his cousin on his back. When he saw him from afar, he stared at him with cold eyes, without any warmth.
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