Xiao Ru'an hesitated for only half a second before stuffing the herbs into his mouth.

He had no doubts about his sister.

[Okay, just take this much for today, and take the rest over three days.]

Xiao Ruyu quickly stopped him from swallowing all the herbs at once and began to explain.

After Xiao Ru'an took the herbs, he instantly felt his mind became much clearer.

He thought it was an illusion and didn't take it seriously.

The carriage was moving slowly on the road, and Xiao Ru'an was not idle either. He took out a collection of poems and started reading.

As he read, he noticed something different from before.

Normally, he would have to recite these verses dozens of times before he could memorize them, but today he memorized them after just a few glances at them.

Xiao Ru'an sensed something was wrong and looked down at the herbs.

Could it be the effect of these herbs? !

Noticing Xiao Ru'an's gaze, Xiao Ruyu lay on his lap with eyes curved into a smile.

[How about it? I said this is a good thing. ]

"If it really has such miraculous effects, where did the little princess find it?"

Xiao Ru'an looked at her in surprise.

【Keeping it confidential.】

Xiao Ruyu kept it a secret and did not intend to tell him about the Medicine King Valley.

"In that case, I won't ask any more questions, my brother."

A hint of disappointment flashed across Xiao Ru'an's eyes, and then he coaxed her again.

"Can you give me more? After taking this herb, I feel that studying becomes much easier."

[Of course you can.]

Xiao Ruyu stretched lazily, and seeing that Xiao Ru'an's face was filled with even more anticipation, he changed the subject.

[However, my eldest brother must provide good protection for me before I can give it to you. ]

Seeing that there were so many clever ideas hidden in her little head, Xiao Ru'an was helpless with her.

Looking at Eleven who had been standing beside him in silence, he spoke jokingly.

"The little princess has really learned bad things from Eleven. When my brother returns, I will talk to the queen mother and ask her to find a few more guards for you to take turns watching you."

“No.”

"don't want!"

The two spoke almost in unison.

Xiao Ruyu looked at Eleven, threw herself into his arms, and spoke in a baby voice.

"Eleven is all I need."

Eleven, who was caught in the crossfire, touched Xiao Ruyu's head and stood aside in a daze.

When did he lead the little princess astray?

It seems that the little princess has been leading him astray...

Eleven quickly shook his head and took back the idea.

"Okay, okay, I will do whatever you say."

Seeing the deep affection between the master and servant, Xiao Ru'an curled the corners of his mouth and pinched Xiao Ruyu's face affectionately.

…

The carriage was running smoothly along the way, and before we knew it, the clouds in the sky were quietly receding.

Xiao Ru'an drew aside the curtain and gave instructions.

"It's getting dark. Let's find an inn to rest and continue our journey tomorrow."

The servant agreed and started looking for the nearest post station.

Before it got completely dark, everyone rushed to the nearest post station.

The messenger had already received the news that the prince was going to study and had been waiting at the door for a long time.

"I pay my respects to the Crown Prince."

"Get up."

Xiao Ru'an waved his hand and glanced at the messenger casually.

"Clean up a few more rooms so that everyone can rest together after traveling so long."

"Yes." The messenger quickly brought everyone to the room that had been prepared in advance.

Xiao Ruyu didn't think twice and walked towards Eleven's room.

She usually sleeps with Eleven, so it's no exception when she goes out.

Before he took two steps, someone grabbed him by the collar.

"Where are you going, little princess?"

Xiao Ru'an stopped her and asked in confusion.

She pointed in the direction of Eleven as a matter of course.

[Of course I sleep with Eleven. ]

After hearing this, Xiao Ru'an frowned tightly, with displeasure flashing in his eyes.

"No, how can a princess sleep with a guard?"

Xiao Ruyu took his hand away and explained seriously.

[I have been with Eleven since childhood, and there is no distinction between us in terms of status. ]

Xiao Ru'an hesitated to speak; that was not what he wanted to say.

"That's not what my brother meant. The main reason is that after all... there are differences between men and women. I will let the maid take care of the princess tonight."

"Little princess, please sleep in the room next to your brother."

After saying that, regardless of Xiao Ruyu's resistance, he forcibly carried her into the room.

[Big brother, I often sleep with Eleven in the palace. ]

Xiao Ruyu pouted her face and pursed her lips.

Xiao Ru'an taught her earnestly.

"It's fine that your mother dotes on you, but now that you're out, you're a princess, so you can't let anyone hold you responsible."

He gestured to look at the messenger downstairs.

"If this matter gets out to the public, I'm afraid they will gossip about it again."

Xiao Ruyu knew that Xiao Ru'an was doing this for her own good, but she was still reluctant.

After Xiao Ru'an left, the serving maid came in and bowed respectfully.

"Greetings, Princess. I am sleeping on the ground next to you. If you have any instructions, just call me."

Xiao Ruyu was feeling very angry and pointed at the door.

"This princess wants you to get out!"

The maid was stunned and immediately knelt on the ground in fear.

"I'm sorry I can't obey your order, but the eldest prince has asked me to keep an eye on the princess."

"This princess doesn't care!"

Seeing that giving orders was useless, Xiao Ruyu started to throw a tantrum and cry at the top of her lungs.

"Wuwuwu, this princess wants to find Eleven..."

She cried so hard that her nose was snotty and her tears fell down.

The maid was at a loss and hurried to report to Xiao Ru'an, asking him to make the decision.

But when she reached Xiao Ru'an's door, he had already fallen asleep, so the maid had to go back.

"Little princess, please stop crying. The eldest prince has already fallen asleep. If you continue to cry... there is nothing I can do..."

The maidservant was extremely anxious and kept turning around trying to find a solution.

Xiao Ruyu tossed and turned for most of the night and finally got tired and lay in bed without saying a word.

The maid thought she had fallen asleep from crying herself tired, so she quickly extinguished the candle.

This little ancestor finally fell asleep!

Eleven was in another room, and his heart was broken when he heard Xiao Ruyu crying.

But Xiao Ru'an's words also reminded him that he could only suppress it for the time being.

It was midnight and everyone was asleep.

A dark shadow sneaked into Xiao Ruyu's room.

Xiao Ruyu was still sobbing softly. She couldn't fall asleep without Eleven by her side.

"Princess, please don't cry."

A familiar voice sounded softly behind him, and Xiao Ruyu sat up suddenly.

Eleven made a gesture to silence her and pointed at the maid on the ground.

Xiao Ruyu understood what he meant and stretched out her hand to let him take her away.

The two of them tiptoed back to Eleven's room.

【Eleven, why did you come to steal me now? 】

Xiao Ruyu sniffed and tears welled up in her eyes.

Eleven touched her head helplessly and spoke.

"No matter what, we have to wait until everyone goes to bed."

Xiao Ruyu leaned in his arms and began to doze off.

Have a good night.

Before dawn, when everyone was still fast asleep, two dark figures, one large and one small, came out again.