Chapter 386 I will protect her behind me
The night wind blows, and the water in the lake shimmers.
Although it is a hot summer, the wind is still a bit biting.
Yun Ran couldn't help but shiver.
Ye Jingzhen took off his cloak without any hesitation and put it on her shoulders.
"Let's go back. The dinner party should be over by now."
Yun Ran nodded and followed him. The two of them walked back along the path, one in front and the other behind.
Perhaps it was because Ye Jingzhen's cloak was too loose, Yun Ran still staggered even when holding up the hem of his cloak.
The path was dimly lit, and she tripped over something. She leaned forward and pounced on Ye Jingzhen.
Fortunately, Ye Jingzhen reacted quickly enough and reached out to pull the person into his arms.
"cough……!"
“Ahem!”
Suddenly, two coughs came from above my head at the right time.
Yun Ran raised his head from Ye Jingzhen's arms and saw his elder and second brothers standing in front of him with sullen faces.
"Big brother, second brother." Yun Ran called out, and at the same time quickly broke free from Ye Jingzhen's arms and stood up.
Yun Chengfu frowned and said nothing.
Yun Chenglu said with some displeasure: "I heard from Chengxi that you came out alone. We waited for a long time but there was no sign of you. My brother and I were worried, so we came out to look for you. What are you doing?"
He frowned, clenched his fists, looked at Yun Ran and then at Ye Jingzhen who was standing next to Yun Ran, holding back his anger, with a hint of...resentment in his eyes?
Ye Jingzhen felt that they were probably overthinking it.
The cloak was too long, so Yun Ran pulled it up to wrap himself more tightly. Then he raised his head and smiled at his two brothers: "It's stuffy and noisy in the palace. Let's come out and get some fresh air."
"Besides, Brother Xiaojing finally came back, so now that we're together, of course we have to catch up."
Seeing that her elder and second brothers still had gloomy faces, Yun Ran thought that she had secretly come out to meet friends and did not tell them. After all, her second brother had grown up with them since childhood.
He said flatteringly, "Big Brother and Second Brother aren't such stingy people, are they? Anyway, Brother Xiaojing won't be leaving for a while. How about the four of us get together some other day? Come to my place and I'll make you something delicious!"
Yun Chengfu and Yun Chenglu didn't say anything.
Ye Jingzhen curled his lips and smiled: "Okay, then I'll have to trouble Ranran to entertain us."
"It's no trouble. I've developed a lot of new dishes over the years, and I'm just waiting to show you some!"
The girl's bright eyes and dazzling smile actually added some color to the quiet night.
Ye Jingzhen looked a little dazed. He stretched out his fingers and gently touched Yun Ran's pink cheek, which felt slightly cool.
"Go back." he said.
Yun Chengfu stared at Jingzhen's hand, his eyes almost spitting fire. He stretched out his hand and elbowed Yun Chenglu, giving him a look.
Poor Yun Chenglu had been in the military camp for three or four years and had almost been assimilated by those warriors. It took him a long time to react.
He walked forward and put his arm around Yun Ran's shoulders, grinning foolishly: "Ran Ran, let's go first. Second brother hasn't seen you for a while, and I miss you so much."
Yun Ran saw that his elder brother had something to say to Jing Zhen, so he did not refuse.
The two walked in front along the path, while Yun Chengfu and Jingzhen walked side by side behind them.
"Little Prince Jing'an, do you know the rule in our Dakang that boys and girls over seven years old cannot sit at the same table?" Yun Chengfu said with a stern face.
Ye Jingzhen straightened his shoulders, put one hand behind his back, and walked dignifiedly and elegantly: "I know."
Yun Chengfu's face darkened: "What was the little prince doing just now?!"
"The night is clear and beautiful, the lake is shimmering, and I see my sweetheart." Ye Jingzhen opened his thin lips slightly, speaking each word clearly.
Yun Chengfu clenched his fists: "Young Prince, it's a little early to say that!"
"It's not too early. I decided on her when I was in Feishui Village, Ping'an Town."
Ye Jingzhen glanced sideways and looked at Yun Chengfu intently: "Brother... don't you remember?"
Yun Chengfu's expression froze. Of course he remembered.
At that time, Ye Jingzhen also promised him that the promise would be proven with time and let him see it.
What is he looking at?
Do you want to see this guy come to ask for marriage? Or do you want to see this guy ask the emperor to grant a marriage?!
Seeing Yun Chengfu frowning and remaining silent, Ye Jingzhen thought he was still struggling with the issue of their identities.
He still remembered what Yun Chengfu had said to him at that time: Yun Ran is just an ordinary little girl in Feishui Village. I just hope she can grow up safely and smoothly.
She coughed lightly and said, "Yun Ran is no longer that ordinary little girl. Putting aside her status as the eldest daughter of the Shangshu Mansion, she is still the young lady of the Rong family."
"Besides, she is the young mistress of Shanhai Tower. She is more than qualified to be a match for a young prince like me who is not favored by the emperor."
Yun Chengfu finally looked up at him, his face showing a complicated expression.
I thought to myself: You know that you are not favored by the emperor. If that’s the case, why don’t you come and cause trouble to my sister?
His son Ranran is so outstanding, there are obviously more and better choices.
Yun Chengfu sighed.
He knew Ye Jingzhen's true feelings, but he also didn't want Yun Ran to be involved in the power struggle between these princes and the crown prince.
Ye Jingzhen stepped forward at the dinner party. I'm afraid that Ranran has caught the attention of the emperor and all the officials present. How could those forces who have been keeping a close eye on Ye Jingzhen not be ready to make a move?
The royal struggle is extremely dangerous, but it is enough for Ranran to guard the peace and beauty that belongs to her.
There were bright lights ahead, and the main hall was just a few steps away. Yun Ran and Yun Chenglu stopped and waited for them not far away.
Ye Jingzhen strode forward, the night wind blowing, fluttering his clothes.
When he passed by Yun Chengfu, he paused slightly, his voice scattered in the wind: "Don't worry, big brother, no matter what happens in the future, I will protect Ranran behind me."
"You want her to live a leisurely life, just watching the white clouds. I can give it to her."
When will I leave behind worldly affairs and relax with the white clouds?
It was just a light talk, Yun Chengfu shook his head and smiled bitterly.
The four of them walked side by side. When the young eunuch guarding the door of Chengqian Hall saw them, he bowed and saluted.
"Young Prince, Miss Yin, Grand Secretary, and Vice General Yun, please come in quickly. The sumo wrestling performances of the left and right armies have already begun, and the rice with clusters of nails has been served."
The sumo match started, and the rice was served with clusters of nails. It was already the ninth glass of imperial wine, which meant that the banquet was coming to an end.
Yun Ran breathed a sigh of relief, thinking only that he could finally go back.
Yun Chenglu standing aside had his eyes sparkling. The sumo performances of the left and right armies were very exciting and definitely not to be missed!
He strode into the hall, Yun Ran followed behind him, and Yun Chengfu and Ye Jingzhen were still at the rear.
At this time, Yun Chenglu's attention was attracted by the sumo performance in the center of the hall.
Yun Ran looked around the hall casually, but when he looked at the prince's seat, he was suddenly stunned.
Emperor Ye Cangling, perhaps drunk, walked down from the dragon throne and sat next to Crown Prince Ye Jingtian.
He held a wine glass in one hand and pinched Ye Jingtian's chin with the other. He looked dazed and his eyes were fiery. It seemed that he was urging Ye Jingtian to drink, but also seemed that he was doing something else.
Ye Jingtian had a cold expression and a frown on his face. He wanted to avoid his grip but seemed unable to do so, and was in a dilemma.
The ministers present were either used to this kind of scene or they didn't dare to say anything. They all looked as if nothing had happened and no one looked over there.
Ye Jingzhen suddenly stopped, and his eyes were instantly filled with murderous intent.
But he gently pulled Yun Ran, not forgetting to keep her behind him.
Yun Chengfu understood, walked forward, and raised his hand to lightly cover Yun Ran's eyes.
Ye Jingzhen didn't stop and rushed in.
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