Chapter 964 Without knowing the full picture, I dare not speak rashly.
Tao Wanyin paused slightly as she played with the child's smile, but quickly regained her composure: "I've heard some things."
What do you think?
"I am unaware of the full picture and dare not speak rashly."
"Without knowing the whole story, I dare not speak rashly," Yuwen Yuan repeated these words, then glanced at her again, a hint of a smile appearing on his face, and said, "Your words always make so much sense."
"Your Majesty is too kind."
Tao Wanyin smiled, looked up to meet Yuwen Yuan's gaze, looked at him carefully, and immediately said, "Your Majesty's eyes are a little red."
"Oh?" Yuwen Yuan frowned slightly upon hearing this. The eunuch Yu sighed, "The young prince cried all night last night. His Majesty also didn't sleep well at all while taking care of him, which is why—"
Yuwen Yuan immediately said, "Stop talking nonsense!"
The old eunuch was so frightened that he quickly lowered his head and retreated.
Seeing his reaction, Tao Wanyin didn't say much. She carefully tried to take Xiao Yuangan from the emperor's hands, but as soon as she moved, Xiao Yuangan pouted and was about to cry. She was so frightened that she quickly withdrew her hand, looked at Yuwen Yuan, and then smiled and said, "He also knows that his grandfather loves him the most."
Upon hearing this, a smile flashed across Yuwen Yuan's face, but a hint of worry remained between his brows. He said, "This child..."
Tao Wanyin didn't insist, but simply sat down next to Yuwen Yuan and gently patted Xiao Yuangan's back with one hand.
Tao Wanyin added, "But Your Majesty, this month is the most difficult for a baby. You stayed up all night last night and your eyes are bloodshot. This won't do."
Chu Ruoyan, who had temporarily fallen silent because of her arrival, immediately brightened up upon hearing this. She looked up at Yuwen Yuan earnestly, wanting to speak again, but hesitated. Yuwen Yuan also glanced at her and said hesitantly, "Ruoyan would like to take the child over to take care of him."
"oh?"
Tao Wanyin turned to look at Chu Ruoyan and smiled, "That's fine too."
Han Yuhui immediately said, "But Madam Chu has never given birth and doesn't know how to take care of a child. I'm afraid it might not be appropriate."
Tao Wanyin glanced at her and smiled, "So, what does Han Shanggong mean—"
Han Yuhui said, "Although I am clumsy, I have served the Crown Prince and Prince Qi when I was a prince."
Tao Wanyin laughed and said, "If even Han Shanggong is clumsy, then there are no clever people in the palace."
Hearing these words, Chu Ruoyan's face turned pale. The next moment, Tao Wanyin said, "But the young prince cried all night last night. It seems that children are not all the same. Besides, if Han Shanggong has to take care of Yuangan, she will have to come to Liangyi Hall. Wouldn't that delay the work of Shanggong Bureau? In addition, if the child stays in Liangyi Hall, His Majesty will still have to be distracted."
Yuwen Yuan glanced at her and said, "What you said makes sense."
Chu Ruoyan hurriedly said to Yuwen Yuan, "Your Majesty, although I have not given birth to any children, I often visit Qianqiu Palace and know how the Princess Consort takes care of the children. Yuangan and I are very close. I will definitely do my best."
"..."
Yuwen Yuan remained silent, seemingly still hesitant, yet also showing signs of softening.
To be fair, he was unwilling to entrust Yuangan to anyone else's care. Keeping him by his side was the best option. Besides, the child was on his blind date. Regardless of the relationship between the King of Qin and him, and regardless of whether the Queen of Qin had really made a mistake this time, the innate closeness between grandfather and grandson could not be changed by anything.
However, his health was indeed not good.
Since the Battle of Longmendu, his spirits have been declining day by day. Last night, he had a terrible headache because of Shang Ruyi's matter, and he also took care of the child all night. He was already dizzy and lightheaded. Today, when he went to court, he received a second letter from Princess Qiancheng, once again requesting that they send troops to Xiazhou immediately.
At the same time, news also came that several other forces, seeing the stalemate between Dasheng and Luoyang, were plotting to attack Chang'an.
If troops were to be dispatched to Xia Prefecture at this time, Chang'an would likely be in jeopardy.
But if no troops are sent—
These events disrupted the entire court, causing Yuwen Yuan considerable distress. Under these circumstances, it was indeed difficult for him to spare any attention to care for Yuan Gan.
Seeing that he seemed to be softening, Tao Wanyin smiled gently and said, "It is rare for Madam Chu to be so thoughtful. This is also good for Yuangan. Besides, Your Majesty should also consider your own health. State affairs are of utmost importance, and Your Majesty cannot be distracted."
Yuwen Yuan said, "I am only worried about her youth."
Tao Wanyin smiled and said, "If Your Majesty is worried, you may send the wet nurse and the palace maids from Qianqiu Palace to go with you. I think they are quite capable, and it would be thoughtful for them to go together."
After saying that, he looked at Chu Ruoyan and asked, "What do you think?"
Chu Ruoyan hurriedly replied, "Your subject will definitely take good care of Yuangan."
Yuwen Yuan looked at her quietly for a long time before finally saying, "Alright."
Upon hearing this, Chu Ruoyan felt as if a huge stone had been lifted from her heart, but at the same time, another, even heavier boulder pressed down on her, almost suffocating her.
But she immediately replied, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
So, the child was handed over to her. Chu Ruoyan breathed a sigh of relief, then carefully looked at Tao Wanyin and gently nodded to her.
Tao Wanyin said, "You must take good care of the young master."
Chu Ruoyan said, "Your subject understands. Your subject will go back and arrange everything immediately."
After saying this, he bowed to them and then turned and left with Granny Feng and Pan Qing.
Watching their figures disappear outside the Liangyi Hall, Tao Wanyin breathed a sigh of relief. But just as she turned her gaze away, she inadvertently saw Han Yuhui standing to the side of the hall, a faint, almost imperceptible, cold smile appearing on her face.
Tao Wanyin's heart tightened instantly.
But the next moment, Han Yuhui's face returned to calm, as if the cold laugh just now was just an illusion.
At this moment, Yuwen Yuan leaned back on the couch, waved his hand and said, "Alright, you may all leave. I will spend some time alone with Consort Tao."
Everyone hurriedly agreed and turned to leave the Liangyi Hall.
Watching them leave the main hall and close the door, Tao Wanyin got up and walked behind Yuwen Yuan, gently massaging his temples. Her fingertips touched them and she could feel a slight bulge, a sign of extreme fatigue. Yuwen Yuan frowned slightly, and Tao Wanyin immediately whispered, "Did I hurt Your Majesty?"
Yuwen Yuan chuckled lightly: "You think your meager cat-like strength can hurt me?"
Tao Wanyin smiled and increased the pressure of her fingertips, which made Yuwen Yuan feel very comfortable. He let out a long sigh and then asked, "What do you think of Princess Qin's matter this time?"
Tao Wanyin paused for a moment, but continued with her work, only smiling and saying, "Didn't I just say that I dare not speak rashly without knowing the whole story?"
Yuwen Yuan squinted and said, "I want to hear your 'absurdities'."
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