Chapter 326 Is he more handsome or am I more handsome?
"What are you looking at me for? Hurry up and get the book!"
The young princess couldn't help but roll her eyes at Yu Chuan, who was staring blankly at her.
If it weren't for the fact that only this idiot was able to touch her without any problems, she really wanted to lock this dim-witted girl up for a few days without food, just to teach her a lesson.
Yu Chuan actually wanted to ask her mistress what she was thinking, but she would be even more uneasy leaving the book in the carriage. Without saying a word, she turned around and rushed out like a madwoman. A short while later, she found the book, "The Biography of Li Rong," under the carriage seat.
Wow, it has both volumes!
She turned pale with fright and, without a word, immediately shoved it into her arms. On the way back, she clutched her chest, her heart still pounding.
This book caused so much bloodshed in Kyoto back then. She never imagined that anyone would dare to keep it, especially not her own master!
For a fleeting moment, Yu Chuan couldn't help but touch his neck. He was incredibly lucky to have survived this long.
The young princess was waiting for her with her arms crossed. Seeing her slow pace, she couldn't help but urge, "Hurry up! Take it to him. You're dawdling like a little brat!"
Yu Chuan clutched her chest tightly: "Princess, this book is deadly! Are you really going to give it to the Xie family?"
She had already shooed everyone aside the moment she heard the name Li Rong. Even so, Yu Chuan still lowered her voice and said, "This is tantamount to putting us in danger. Young Master Xie doesn't seem trustworthy enough, Princess."
The young princess glanced at her: "He wasn't trustworthy to begin with, but now that he's been given this book, he's trustworthy enough. He wouldn't betray himself, would he? The Xie family can't afford to commit any more crimes now."
Yu Chuan choked, "That seems to be true."
However, she couldn't help but ask, "But Princess, why are you doing this?"
The young princess rolled her eyes at her: "You don't understand."
Then, gazing intently into the distance, she let out a long sigh: "It's been so long since anyone has talked about General Li with me. It feels so good. They're all people who admire General Li, how could I, a princess, be stingy with my words?"
Thinking about it carefully, there has to be someone in this world who remembers the good deeds of her general. If even Li Rong is forgotten, what will become of her father? If Xie Liangchen is the one who remembers these things, that would be even better.
She secretly pondered that after Xie Liangchen finished reading, she should ask him to paint a picture for the general. She felt that the illustrations in the book were not quite right, and it would be a disgrace to the general if the number one young master of the capital painted them.
Thinking this, he kicked Yu Chuan in the butt: "Hold on tight!"
Yu Chuan steeled herself and took two steps, then stopped. "Princess, are you really willing to part with this? This should be your last book, right?"
They still didn't want their princess to give this to anyone else. Who would be a fool to do something that would give others something to gossip about?
The young princess pouted and waved her hand dismissively, saying, "I already know this by heart. If you want it, I can just write it down anytime. However, the handwriting I left behind isn't very good, so you'd better send it over quickly."
Actually, there are many more tunnels in her house, but she can't tell this fool, lest she make a big fuss about it.
Yu Chuan choked, but was relieved; at least the princess knew she wasn't good at copying.
However, the thought that his princess had personally copied a biography of Li Rong made Yu Chuan feel terrible. He hurriedly delivered the book, thinking that he had to keep a close eye on the princess when he got back, since the life and death of the entire Prince's Mansion depended on the princess's pen.
Inside the room, Xie Liangchen was wiping his face with a handkerchief when he saw Yu Chuan and frowned.
Yu Chuan placed the book on the table and finally couldn't help but say, "Young Marquis Xie should know that this is a forbidden book. Since you asked for it, please take good care of it. The princess is a child, so I'm sure you know what's important. Please burn it after you've finished reading it."
Xie Liangchen glanced at it and frowned deeply: "Li Rong. Biography?"
"This book records the first half of the life of the God of War, Li Rong. This is a treasured book, Princess. Later, it also records how the Li family fell from power. It contains everything that should and shouldn't be written."
Yu Chuan frowned, increasingly regretting giving this to Young Master Xie, but now there was no turning back.
Xie Liangchen looked at the worried Yu Chuan and nodded as if possessed: "Okay." Then, he finally picked up the book, his brows furrowed tightly.
Even after receiving his confirmation, Yu Chuan still came out looking worried. Seeing her princess frowning, she immediately went up to her: "Princess, what are you thinking about? Are you having second thoughts?"
The young princess stroked her chin for a while before looking solemnly at Yu Chuan beside her and saying, "I suddenly remembered something important."
Yu Chuan's eyes lit up: "What? Does this mean I should destroy that book?"
Why haven't I developed a rash all over my body after all this time?
Yu Chuan was taken aback: "Huh?"
Is this the focus right now? Huh?
"No, no, I must be dreaming." The little princess tapped her head, then went inside and lay down obediently.
Yuchuan: "."
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It was late at night, and frost had already settled on the windows. An oil lamp was lit in Xie Liangchen's room. Afu, who had already slept, rubbed his eyes and sat up. He saw his master still sitting at his desk, his brows furrowed. He yawned, put on his clothes, and got up. "Young Master, why aren't you resting yet? Staying up so late studying will hurt your health." Before he could finish speaking, he noticed the picture in Xie Liangchen's book and his eyes widened in surprise. "Young Master, what are you looking at? There are pictures! The person in the book riding a tall horse looks so majestic! Young Master, who is this?"
Xie Liangchen was wrapped in his clothes; his hands were already cold from reading at night, and his face was even paler, making the handprint on his face even more clear. Now, hearing Afu's words, his already unpleasant expression turned completely dark. He slammed the book shut and squinted at Afu.
Afu subconsciously shrank his neck, met his young master's cold gaze, swallowed hard and said, "Young master, it's cold, let me pour you a cup of hot tea."
As he spoke, he immediately went out and poured Xie Liangchen a cup of water that was warming on the stove.
Xie Liangchen didn't pick up his teacup. He stared at Afu for a while before asking, "Do you think the characters in the book are prettier, or am I?"
Afu: "Huh???"
After regaining her senses, she immediately smiled, her eyes narrowing into slits: "Of course it's you, young master! Who in this world can compare to you? You are the number one young master in the capital. Everyone knows that."
Xie Liangchen's expression softened slightly: "Then how do you think my demeanor compares to his?" With that, he spread out his sleeves.
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