The Ninth Prince scoffed: "Did I say I wanted to keep you here?"
“Brother…” Xie Ning wiped the blood from his lips, his expression revealing a hint of grievance.
Seeing this, Yuan Yao quickly said, "Father, please let Uncle stay, okay? Uncle's medical skills are superb. If we let him treat us, we won't have to pay, which will save us a lot of money!"
The Ninth Prince's gaze shifted slightly, landing on her face.
Is he short of money?
Yuan Yao: "..."
She hurriedly said, "There are always people who want to poison Father and Yao'er. If Uncle is here, no poison can get into Qianhua Palace! What do you think, Father?"
Xie Ning gave her an approving look.
I never would have guessed that this little girl is so loyal.
Seeing Yuan Yao speak up for Xie Ning, the Ninth Prince looked displeased: "You intend to let bygones be bygones regarding the matter of him poisoning you, but I cannot!"
Poisoning?
Was it the poison from the afternoon?
Yuan Yao looked at Xie Ning.
See what you've done!
At this moment, in front of the Ninth Prince, Xie Ning took out a small porcelain bottle, poured out a brown pill, and put it in his mouth.
Yuan Yao opened her eyes wide in surprise: "What are you doing?"
Xie Ning smiled brightly at her: "It's alright."
As he spoke, he chewed it.
After a moment, he gently shook the porcelain bottle: "Would you like to try some?"
Everyone: "..."
What's so great about tasting poison?
Yuan Yao, however, asked in surprise, "What exactly is this?"
“Maple syrup,” Xie Ning replied.
Maple syrup?
Yuan Yao reached out her little hand, took the small porcelain bottle, and said speechlessly, "Why did you make maple syrup into the shape of pills? And you scared me by saying it was poison..."
Xie Ning said, "For many years after the incident at home, I had a strong craving for sweets, which ruined my teeth, so my master forbade me from eating sweets."
Later, when I got older, I came up with my own method: every time I bought candy, I would ask someone to shape it into pills and put them in a bottle.
When I felt a craving, I poured out one to try.
So that's how it is...
Yuan Yao praised, "Uncle is so smart!"
Xie Ning winked at her and smiled happily.
The Ninth Prince turned his head and gazed down at the teacup.
After a moment, he slowly said, "It's not impossible to keep you. But you cannot stay in Qianhua Palace, and you cannot show your true face to others."
"ah?"
Yuan Yao let out a small gasp.
Is it because Xie Ning's face looks a lot like her father's?
The Nine Thousand Years Old's gaze fell on Xie Ning's face: "I don't like this face. You should change your appearance and hairstyle and go to Chaoyun Palace."
Chaoyun Palace?
Yun Chan gazed toward the Nine Thousand Years Old.
The Ninth Prince slowly said, "My Thousand Flower Palace is too conspicuous, so it's inconvenient to bring in new people. The Chu Kingdom servants in Chaoyun Palace have all died, so if a few new servants go, no one will pay attention."
"If you wish, stay by Yun Chan's side; if not, leave Da Qi on your own."
Upon hearing this, Xie Ning looked at Yun Chan.
Yun Chan happened to be looking at him as well.
Their eyes met.
After a moment, Xie Ning nodded: "A-Ning is willing to enter Chaoyun Palace as a servant! Thank you for your kindness, brother!"
Isn't it just dressing up as a eunuch?
Anyway, he's not a real eunuch!
Compared to his brother's hardships and experiences over the years, he didn't feel wronged at all!
The Ninth Prince coldly glanced at Xie Ning: "From now on, I do not wish to hear the title 'elder brother' again."
Xie Ning was taken aback.
"What? Do you have something to say?" the Ninth Prince asked coldly.
Xie Ning pursed her lips, lowered her head, and hid the tears in her eyes: "A-Ning... Your Excellency Xie, please grant my wish..."
"Hmm." The Ninth Prince nodded.
Seeing that it was getting late, the Ninth Prince said coldly, "It's getting late. Take Yun Chan's pulse. I should go back."
"Okay." Xie Ning got up.
He washed his hands, helped Yun Chan sit down, and began to take Yun Chan's pulse.
After a moment, Xie Ning said, "The young prince is out of danger, but he is still weak and needs to recover slowly."
The Ninth Prince nodded and rose, holding Yuan Yao in his arms.
Seeing Xie Ning's dejected mood, Yuan Yao comforted him, "Uncle, if you have nothing to do in the future, come to Qianhua Palace to play with Yao'er!"
Qianhua Palace has lots of delicious food, and you can even play with tiger cubs!
Upon hearing this, Xie Ning forced a gentle smile and said, "Okay."
Beside her, Yun Chan pursed her lips tightly, gazing at Yuan Yao.
Seeing this, Yuan Yao smiled sweetly and said, "Yun Chan, Chaoyun Palace is very close to Qianhua Palace. If you have nothing to do, go to Qianhua Palace to see Tangyuan! Tangyuan misses you so much!"
Yun Chan: "..."
That's too perfunctory.
The Ninth Prince carried Yuan Yao and left the villa directly.
Besides the young eunuchs holding lanterns and leading the way, a group of palace servants followed at a distance.
After going around in circles, an hour has passed...
It's so late, I wonder if that Miss Yunzhi is still there?
Yuan Yao hugged the Ninth Prince's neck tightly: "Father, will Yao'er have to sleep by herself tonight?"
"Hmm?" The Ninth Prince stopped and looked down at her. "Do you think I'd feel comfortable letting a little dumpling like you sleep alone?"
Yuan Yao immediately exclaimed happily, "Father is the best!"
The Ninth Prince pinched her cheek, picked her up, and strode towards his villa.
Night had fallen, and the once bustling palace had gradually quieted down.
By the lake, weeping willows swayed gently in the night breeze, creating ripples.
From afar, on the Moon-Viewing Platform, came the sounds of drinking games...
After walking for a while, we passed through the moon gate, and a secluded path appeared before us.
Yuan Yao stretched her neck and looked around.
"What's wrong?" asked the Ninth Prince.
Yuan Yao shook her head: "It's nothing!"
At that moment, a cluster of purple bamboo in front of them moved swaying without any wind.
Yuan Yao's eyes widened immediately.
The old man possessed profound skills, and his hearing was exceptional.
He squinted and hissed in a low voice, "Who?"
The bamboo grove stirred again, and a slender figure swayed, sobbing softly, "Is anyone there? Help me..."
Here it comes!
Yuan Yao immediately recognized the person's voice.
It was the voice of Miss Yunzhi that she heard that afternoon!
She exclaimed excitedly, "Father, there's a girl over there!"
Aren't you going to go and take a look?!
The Ninth Prince pursed his thin lips slightly: "Look at you, that's all you've got."
Just now, the guard sent him a secret message saying that a young woman was waiting here.
Isn't it just that someone is trying to scheme against him?
Why are you so agitated?
Yuan Yao stuck out her tongue lightly: "Father, you don't understand."
They had no idea how much of a gossip she was, how restless and eager she was!
The Ninth Prince glanced in that direction and ordered, "Bring the person over here."
Immediately, several palace servants stepped forward.
At this moment, the person on the other side timidly asked, "Excuse me, are you the Ninth Thousand Years Old?"
That voice was sweet and soft, with a hint of a sob in it, making it especially endearing...
Before the palace servants even approached, Miss Yunzhi stood up and limped towards them, calling out, "Your Majesty..."
That sound was absolutely mesmerizing.
Yuan Yao leaned against the Ninth Prince's chest and couldn't help but tremble.
The figure was getting closer and closer.
The Ninth Prince coldly replied, "Name!"
"This humble woman... oh dear..."
It was already dark, and the figure didn't see the person in the Ninth Prince's arms. It seemed as if she had stepped on a stone, let out a soft cry, and fell into the Ninth Prince's arms...
Yuan Yao: "!!!"
Miss Yunzhi, are you serious?
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