Chapter 88 Setting Up the Scheme

A few days later.

There is a waterfall on the mountain behind the palace. Under the waterfall there is a stream that gurgles and sparkles in the sunlight.

"Second brother, look, there are so many fish over there!"

By the stream, Murong Nan looked at the fish swimming in the stream, his face full of excitement.

Murong Ye looked in the direction of his finger and saw fish gathering in groups of three or five in the stream.

"Fifth brother, the fish here are very fat and delicious. Let's go fishing here."

"good!"

Murong Nan excitedly took out the fishing hook and set the bait.

After a while, his fishing hook moved.

He pulled the hook up with all his strength, and sure enough, he saw a fish weighing three or four pounds hanging on the hook. "Second brother, I caught a big fish!"

The fish in his hand swung its tail vigorously, splashing water all over his face.

"Ouch!" Murong Nan lifted his sleeves and tried to wipe the water droplets off his face.

At this moment, Murong Ye seized the opportunity and flicked out the stone hidden in his fingertips.

The stone hit Murong Nan's knee.

“Ouch!”

Murong Nan was caught off guard, his feet slipped, and he and the fish fell into the stream together.

Plop!

After he fell into the water, Murong Ye rushed to the stream and pretended to be concerned, "Fifth brother, are you okay?"

Murong Nan stood up from the stream. The water was not deep, only reaching his knees.

He curled his lips and looked regretful. "I'm fine, but the big fish I caught with great difficulty got away."

Murong Ye stretched out his hand to him, "Come, I'll pull you up. If you run out of fish, you can go fishing again. Your clothes are soaked. I'll take you back to change clothes first."

Murong Nan took his hand and climbed ashore, and replied nonchalantly, "The weather is so hot, it doesn't matter if you wear wet clothes. I haven't had enough fishing yet, and I don't want to go back."

They had finally come to the back mountain, and Murong Nan wanted to play for a while longer.

Murong Yejun's face was stern, and he acted like a brother, "Fifth brother, the wind is strong in the mountains. If you catch a cold, you will not only have to stay in bed for several days, but also drink medicine that is more bitter than Coptis chinensis. Are you sure you can endure it?"

Murong Nan shook his head decisively, "No, I am not afraid of anything except hardship."

"Then come back with me and change into dry clothes. I remember there is an empty yard behind the palace, not far from here. You wait for me in the yard and I will get you some clean clothes. This won't take long."

"Okay, I'll listen to my second brother!"

Murong Ye patted Murong Nan's shoulder with relief, "That's right!"

He didn't use much force, but Murong Nan suddenly gasped, "Hiss! It hurts, it hurts..."

Upon seeing this, Murong Ye immediately ripped off his clothes and saw a bruise on his shoulder. "Fifth brother, you are injured!"

"I just fell into the stream and was scratched by a rock on the shore. It's just a minor injury."

"Come on, while you change your clothes, I'll take a look at your injuries."

Murong Nan's clothes were wet and his shoulders were aching slightly. He really couldn't continue fishing.

So, he carried his fishing rod and followed Murong Ye back.

The two went to the Fenglai Courtyard that Murong Ye mentioned.

Although this yard is idle, someone has always been cleaning it. There is not a trace of dust in it. It is quiet and peaceful.

Murong Nan was soaking wet, and it was indeed not very elegant to walk on the road like this, "Second brother, do you know where I put my clothes...ah, ah--"

Before Murong Nan could finish his words, he sneezed loudly.

Murong Ye pointed at the bed behind him and said to him, "Fifth brother, take off your wet clothes first. I will carefully check the injury on your shoulder for you."

"good."

Fenglai Courtyard was quiet and secluded. Apart from the two brothers, there was no one else here.

Murong Nan didn't hesitate. He untied his belt and quickly took off his clothes.

Murong Ye looked at the bruise on his shoulder and said to him, "Fortunately it's just a superficial wound. I'll apply some medicine on you."

After saying that, Murong Ye took out the ointment he had prepared in advance and applied it to all the bruises.

Murong Nan turned his head and pinched his nose when he smelled the pungent smell of medicine. "Wow! This ointment smells so strong!"

Murong Ye flicked his finger on his forehead, as if he was still treating him like a child, "You, you complain about the bitterness of the medicine you drink, and the smell of the ointment you apply. If you have the ability, why don't you get hurt!"

Murong Nan listened to Murong Ye's doting yet helpless tone and said to him, "Second brother, today was just an accident. I will never let myself get hurt again in the future!"

"You, take good care of yourself, don't let me and my mother worry about you." Murong Ye applied the ointment on him and reminded him a few more words, "Don't run around here, I'll be back soon."

Murong Nan nodded, "I know, I'm not a three-year-old child."

"Yes, in my heart, he is still the little old five who follows me like a little tail all day long!"

Murong Ye smiled and touched his head. When he turned around, he glanced at the pots of ylang-ylang flowers in full bloom by the windowsill, and his eyes narrowed involuntarily.

After leaving the room, he closed the doors and windows tightly.

Murong Nan looked at the closed doors and windows and muttered softly, "Second brother really treats me like a child. He even closed the doors and windows tightly for me."

He was alone in the room, feeling bored. He turned his head and saw several pots of flowers blooming by the window. He walked over and lowered his head to sniff a few times, "These flowers are blooming beautifully and smell sweet."

However, as he smelled it, his forehead gradually became hot.

A wave of heat came out of nowhere, making him feel hot all over.

Finished!

He couldn't have really caught a cold, could he?

…

On the other side, Xue Youli was taking Banxia for a walk in the garden.

When they turned around, they saw Erxi running towards them with an anxious look on his face.

"Oh no! Oh no!"

Xue Youli looked at her sweaty face and couldn't help asking, "Erxi, what's wrong?"

"Mr. Xue, please go and save my princess! She broke her leg and is still in Laifeng Courtyard not far from the back mountain!"

Xue Youli was worried when she heard that Chu Xinyue was injured. "She was fine, how could she have broken her leg?"

Erxi hurriedly said, "The princess sneaked off to the back mountain to look for game, saying she wanted to make you a delicious meal, but she ended up falling!"

Xue Youli knew that Chu Xinyue was a foodie, but she didn't expect that she would dare to run to the back mountain alone just for food.

Even if there are royal guards guarding the palace all year round, there are still poisonous snakes and ferocious beasts in these deep mountains and forests.

Xue Youli was worried about Chu Xinyue's injuries, but didn't think much about it. "Erxi, lead the way quickly. I'll go see how badly she's hurt!"

"Yes!" Erxi led them towards the back mountain.

When the three of them rushed to Fenglai Courtyard, they suddenly heard a crisp "pop" sound coming from the yard.

Then, a scream of pain reached their ears, "Ah!!!"

The three of them all paused as they recognized the voice, "This is the voice of the Fifth Prince!"