Chapter 96 Engagement
Faced with the prince's wrath, he did not show any fear and even knew to call for help.
Ye Yunchu suppressed his laughter and said seriously: "I can testify that there is indeed only one prescription."
Li Runrun breathed a sigh of relief. She was definitely still on Ye Yunchu's side. Since the prince didn't want to talk properly, the recipe was in their hands, so of course they could overturn the table.
She could see that the Crown Prince and the Young Master had a very good relationship and would not really do anything to the Young Master.
He would not bother with her, a little concubine, and hurt his relationship with Ye Yunchu.
Sure enough, the prince soon started talking to Ye Yunchu again.
Liruanruan breathed a sigh of relief.
The meal was much more relaxed afterwards, and they would also talk about the court, the current situation and the disaster.
Li Runrun didn't say anything more. She quietly poured wine for Ye Yunchu.
She poured him a glass, he drank it slowly, and she poured him another.
After three rounds of drinks, the banquet was over.
Li Runrun helped Ye Yunchu into the carriage. As if she had noticed something, she looked around.
Suddenly, she met the prince's gaze as he lifted the carriage curtain and looked at her. Her heart skipped a beat with fright and she took a step back.
It was really because his eyes were so dark that when he looked at her, she felt a sense of horror from which there was no escape.
But he was not angry, but more interested, like a hunting wolf seeing a little white rabbit.
There was no support if she retreated, and Li Runrun hurriedly got into the carriage as if she didn't notice the look.
She almost pounced over and sat next to Ye Yunchu.
Ye Yunchu was a little drunk. He could drink a lot, but the wine was too strong for him.
He was holding up his forehead with his eyes closed. Seeing her panic, he opened his slightly red eyes.
Then he reached out and hugged the frightened girl in his arms: "What's wrong? Are you so scared?"
Li Runrun didn't dare to say a word until the carriage moved forward and moved slowly for a long distance.
She then quietly grabbed Ye Yunchu's sleeve and said, "Did I... offend the Crown Prince?"
Ye Yunchu chuckled: "Scared?"
He held her face and kissed her before saying, "You performed very well."
Li Ruanruan hugged Ye Yunchu's arm: "I'm a little scared..."
"What are you afraid of?"
"Will the prince send secret guards to kill me?"
Ye Yunchu laughed: "No, even if I could, do you think my secret guards are just for show?"
He grabbed her hand and played with it in his palm: "No one dares to touch you without my permission."
Li Ruanruan suddenly felt relieved. She leaned in his arms and said, "From now on, you will be my support."
"Just lean on it and relax."
He hugged her.
After getting off the carriage and feeling the night breeze, Li Runrun realized that Ye Yunchu was drunk.
His steps were unsteady.
But he still said he was not drunk. Li Ruanruan supported him, but finally she couldn't support him anymore, so she asked An Ba to come and help him go back.
He lay on the bed, his clothes torn into a mess because he was hot from being drunk.
Li Ruanruan tried to pull his coat, but he grabbed her hand again: "Don't be quiet."
But he was soon distracted again, that is, he was drunk and a little rowdy.
Li Runrun was busy and sweating before she helped him clean up, covered him with a quilt and watched him sleep.
She sat by the bed for a while, then took the water out and poured it out.
She thought about it, but decided not to stay overnight and returned to the ear room.
Sometimes she shouldn't be too greedy for his kindness. If she indulges herself too much or holds too much hope, she will be ruined by him.
Then when he is no longer so nice to her, she will be very sad and hurt.
It’s better to share the hardship and pain and stay sober at all times.
Then, it won’t be so sad.
Li Runrun woke up early in the morning, had breakfast, and prepared to continue checking the accounts.
He called Haitang over and asked her, "Is the prince out?"
I got a positive answer: "I went out early in the morning."
It seems that he is quite busy lately. Is he busy getting engaged?
The accounts were actually checked yesterday. Checking them today is just a formality. The main thing we are checking is whether the missing items have been returned.
Li Runrun was not disappointed, all of them came back, not one missing.
Even Haitang nodded, admiring Li Runrun's methods.
Just a few words can make the slaves below convinced and obedient.
It was not yet noon when we finished the examination, and Li Runrun felt a little sleepy. She always feels sleepy in winter.
She was going to go back to sleep.
The maidservant beside the Marquis' wife came over and said, "The mistress wants to see you."
When the Marquis's wife came to see her, it was usually not good news.
Li Runrun subconsciously clenched the account book in her hand, but she couldn't not go.
Li Bai was about to follow Li Ruanruan, but was scolded by the nanny beside the Marquis's wife: "The mistress only wants the prince to be her concubine, you don't have to follow."
Li Runrun gave Li Bai a soothing look and followed the nanny.
The West Courtyard is a place where Li Runrun feels very depressed, and she has suffered a lot here.
Li Runrun walked into the main hall and saw the Marquis's wife, as well as another wealthy and pampered lady, and Xu Wan sitting next to that lady.
Li Runrun guessed it instantly. It should be Xu Wan and her mother.
She should be discussing the engagement with the Crown Prince, or she might just come here to see what the Crown Prince's only concubine looks like.
This is very important for Xu Wan's future marriage.
After all, she is someone close to the Crown Prince. As the wife, it is natural for her to meet her and understand the situation so as not to suffer any loss.
Xu Wan had already met her and was very unhappy.
This time he is definitely not here to make peace. I think he is here to set rules.
The pear is soft and my heart is cold.
After drinking her tea, the Marquis's wife covered her lips with a handkerchief and said to the maid behind her, "You can leave now."
Then he called Li Ruanruan: "Come here and serve."
As expected, rules need to be established. She has also heard about some of the methods used in the harem to torture people.
Li Runrun didn't even dare to breathe. She had to face these things in the harem and couldn't escape.
There is no escape, only face it.
She walked behind the Marquis's wife without daring to make a mistake, and stood where the maid had just stood, being very obedient and well-behaved.
The marquis's wife initially ignored her. Maids in wealthy families were like decorations and often had no sense of existence.
Li Ruanruan said nothing.
Listening to Madam Hou chatting sweetly with Madam Xu and praising Xu Wan to the point of praising her to the sky.
Xu Wan also lowered her eyes, looking very docile.
"Wan'er is not that good. Sometimes I worry that after she marries, her husband's family will think she is stupid."
"How could that be? Wan'er is so good, she must be very lovable."
The Marquis's wife laughed and then went to serve tea on the table.
Li Ruanruan wanted to extend her hand to offer the tea, but she had already missed the opportunity. The next moment, the Marquis's wife threw the teacup in front of Li Ruanruan: "The tea is cold, and you didn't even change it. Is this how you usually serve the prince?"
Li Ruanruan knew that this was directed at her, and she didn't dare to move. Looking at the broken teacup on the ground, she still knelt down: "It's my fault, please calm down, mistress."
Madam Xu watched Madam Hou scold Li Ruanruan, then nodded with satisfaction and exchanged a glance with Xu Wan.
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