Before the two could finish speaking, the Osmanthus Wine in Su Wanyan's arms was suddenly lifted up from behind: "Oh dear, little girl, you can drink alcohol?"
"..." Without turning around, Su Wanyan could tell that it was Xiao Chensheng's voice.
This is what Qiu Ye and Huang Ye wanted to say. When they returned to the courtyard, they saw Xiao Chensheng in the room. They told him to leave, but he wouldn't. They went to find Butler Wang, but Butler Wang said there was nothing he could do.
The two were at their wits' end and kept a close eye on Xiao Chensheng, afraid that he might cause some trouble.
Seeing their expressions, Su Wanyan immediately understood and smiled to comfort them, "It's alright, you don't need to be nervous."
She didn't even glance at Xiao Chensheng, nor did she turn around to get the wine; she simply carried the two lanterns into the house.
Xiao Chensheng, carrying the Osmanthus Wine, followed closely behind: "Hmm? Is the little girl angry?"
Su Wanyan handed the two lanterns to Qiu Ye: "Find a place to hang them up."
Qiuye took it, and Fuli went into the bedroom.
Huang Ye brewed some tea, and Su Wanyan took a sip before she could even think about him: "What's there to be angry about? So what if he's here?"
After saying that, Su Wanyan smiled and instructed Huang Ye: "We have guests tonight. Go and tell the kitchen to make some snacks and bring them up. Also, light some lamps in the pavilion in the courtyard. The prince will be drinking with Young Master Xiao in a moment."
Seeing her nonchalant attitude, Xiao Chensheng frowned: "You don't seem surprised at all."
Su Wanyan was speechless: "What am I surprised about? It's not like this is the first time I've seen you."
Given the commotion Xiao Chensheng caused when he first met them, Su Wanyan wouldn't find it strange how he appeared before her.
Moreover, the Prince's mansion does not allow unauthorized personnel to enter. If the mansion does not allow Xiao Chensheng to enter, Master Wang would risk his life to keep him out of the mansion. The fact that Xiao Chensheng can appear here, and in the backyard, means that Yu Nanqing gave the order in private.
"..." Xiao Chensheng didn't know what to feel. Every time Su Wanyan was so calm, he always felt like he was being manipulated, and he couldn't be happy at all.
Meanwhile, on the other side, at the gate of the backyard.
Yunyi bowed respectfully to Yu Nanqing, saying, "Your Highness and the Empress must be exhausted after returning from the lantern festival."
She took out a sachet from her waist and presented it with both hands: "This is a sachet that I made myself. It has the effect of calming the mind and soothing the spirit. If you put it by the bedside, I guarantee that Your Highness and Your Majesty will have a good night's sleep tonight."
"..." Yu Nanqing looked down at Yun Yi kneeling in front of him, and the sachet she handed him was embroidered with a few orchids.
Tanaka tactfully stepped forward to stop him, saying, "Apart from the Princess, the Prince does not accept any items from any woman. Miss Yunyi, please return."
Yunyi immediately feigned surprise and took back the sachet: "It was my fault. Your Highness and the Empress are a loving couple. I was so ignorant. Your Highness, please forgive me. I will never make such a mistake again."
She suddenly looked up and said, "Your Highness seemed extremely tired just now. To make a living, I learned massage when I was in Wengcheng. To make amends for my mistake, how about I serve Your Highness tonight and give you a massage? What do you think, Your Highness?"
After saying that, she quickly lowered her eyes and said, "Your Highness, I truly wish to serve Your Highness."
Tanaka frowned, turned to look at Yu Nanqing's dark face, and stopped trying to persuade him.
Yu Nanqing suddenly understood why Su Wanyan was so unwilling to deal with her.
Her words were perfectly worded, containing neither ill intentions nor arrogant sarcasm.
They seemed to be very considerate of them.
No wonder Su Wanyan avoids her. If she had any methods, dealing with Yun Yi would probably be like hitting cotton, leaving no grounds for punishment.
However, Yu Nanqing is not Su Wanyan.
Yu Nanqing's gaze darkened slightly, and he suddenly squatted down to meet Yun Yi's gaze.
Yun Yi's heart skipped a beat. Yu Nanqing's handsome face was so close to hers. At this moment, no matter how she tried to hide it, she couldn't conceal the blush on her cheeks: "Your...Your Highness..."
The hesitant call revealed a clear sense of anticipation.
"I am in a very good mood today." This is because I went to the lantern festival with Su Wanyan, watched a play, and tied many red ribbons in my hair.
Because he was in a good mood, he didn't deal with Su Wanyan immediately after she left, which is why she talked so much nonsense.
Because he was in a good mood, he wanted to squat down and take a look at the person who had been bothering his cigarette for so many days.
However, when Yu Nanqing actually saw it clearly, she found it quite boring. Everyone looks like that – two eyes and one nose.
He only glanced at it, and then lost interest in looking at the rest.
However, Yunyi, on the other side, had no idea what Yu Nanqing was thinking. She only felt that Yu Nanqing had a ulterior motive in saying those words to her.
She immediately lowered her eyes, her voice sweet and cautious: "Is Your Highness in a good mood because of... me?"
Is it because she's waiting?
Yu Nanqing's gaze returned to her, looking at her shy, downcast face, and he asked indifferently, "You like me?"
He had seen this affected manner before.
Hmm, who was the other person again? I forgot.
Yun Yi was even more startled, her face flushed even more. She looked at Yu Nanqing in disbelief, then quickly lowered her eyes and pursed her lips: "Your Highness is so handsome, it is only natural that I like you."
Yu Nanqing slowly stood up and looked down at her: "Since you like me, tell me the truth, why did you come to the capital?"
Yunyi lowered her eyes and kowtowed: "I was really tricked by Princess Fengyao. I have already told Her Highness about this. Please believe me, Your Highness. Everything I said is true."
"..."
Yu Nanqing had no time to waste with her. As he walked past her, he calmly ordered, "Kill her."
Upon hearing this, Yunyi's face turned deathly pale: "Your Highness!"
"Before killing her, make her vomit everything she needs to vomit." Yu Nanqing's icy voice rang out again.
Tanaka accepted the order: "Yes."
Yunyi couldn't believe it and panicked, trying to stop Yu Nanqing from leaving: "Your Highness! Why! What did I do wrong! Your Highness..." However, Tanaka reacted quickly and pressed her down first!
"Ah—" Yunyi screamed in pain, but she dared not think any further. She struggled to crawl toward Yu Nanqing, even though it was all in vain: "Your Highness... Your Highness, are you going to kill me? You once saved me! Have you forgotten the little girl who waited for you under the red cotton tree every night, Your Highness!"
However, no matter how much she called out, Yu Nanqing did not stop.
Yunyi felt as if her heart had stopped breathing, her whole body felt like it was in an ice cave, and tears instantly streamed from her eyes.
She stared at Yu Nanqing's retreating figure, crying out in fear and terror, "Your Highness... is it because of the Empress? Did the Empress speak ill of me to you? What did I do wrong, Your Highness?"
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