After a cup of tea, Yun Tan was allowed to enter the hall.
Upon entering, I saw Yun Chan with a somber face.
His whole body emanated a chill.
Yun Tan was a little scared, scratched his head, and changed to a more affectionate way of addressing her, asking, "Brother Yun Chan, are you in a bad mood?"
"No," Yun Chan replied.
No?
That annoyed tone, as if there was nothing there?
Yun Tan, though small in stature, was quite precocious. She immediately sidled up to Yuan Yao and said in a coquettish tone, "Sister-in-law Yao Yao, I've missed you so much!"
Although Yun Xiaotan has become darker and stronger, it doesn't stop him from being able to act cute, sweet-talking, and having a pretty face.
Yuan Yao smiled and asked, "Tan'er, how did you do in your studies today?"
"The teacher praised Tan'er for doing very well in today's lessons!" Yun Tan said earnestly, "Tan'er has also been practicing archery very well lately."
Upon hearing this, Yuan Yao praised her generously, saying, "Tan'er is so clever! With your intelligence and eagerness to learn, you will surely be able to shoulder great responsibilities in the future!"
Yun Tan didn't delve into the meaning of "capable of undertaking great responsibilities," nor did he care what kind of "great responsibilities" they meant.
He peeked at the dining table, patted his little belly, and asked, "Brother Yunchan, Sister-in-law Yaoyao, can Tan'er stay for dinner today?"
“Sure!” Yuan Yao said with a smile.
Yun Chan asked expressionlessly, "Don't you have any food in your own palace?"
"Huh?" Yun Tan scratched his head: "There is food, but Tan'er hasn't spent time with you and Sister-in-law Yao Yao in a long time."
Yuan Yao felt somewhat helpless.
She looked at Yun Chan, who had changed into a soft, light robe, and said, "Yun Chan, Tan'er is growing and can't go hungry."
He'll be hungry for half an incense stick's time before he gets back from the Qingxin Palace!
Seeing Yuan Yao speak up for him, Yun Tan nodded vigorously: "Yes, yes!"
Yun Chan: "..."
He said helplessly to Yuan Yao, "Just spoil him."
Yuan Yao smiled brightly.
Yun Tan, being sensible, walked over to Yun Chan, grabbed Yun Chan's hand, and pulled him toward the dining table.
As she walked, she said in a coquettish tone, "Brother Yunchan, even though it's the same chef and the same dishes, I just don't enjoy the food as much as I do here in my own palace..."
Yun Chan replied coldly, "Hmm."
Yun Tan was slightly disappointed when she didn't get the answer she expected.
He looked at Yun Chan and said, "Brother Yun Chan, at this time, shouldn't you say: 'In that case, Tan'er, please come to Qingxin Palace for meals more often in the future?'"
"puff……"
Before Yun Chan could respond, Yuan Yao smiled.
She smiled at Yun Tan: "Tan'er, you've not only grown taller recently, but your speech has also become more and more eloquent."
"Really?" Yun Tan asked.
“Really!” Yuan Yao nodded.
Yun Tan smiled happily.
He pulled out chairs for Yuan Yao and Yun Chan, and after they sat down, he obediently sat down as well: "Brother Yun Chan, Sister-in-law Yao Yao, Tan'er is not only studying and practicing martial arts, but also secretly practicing her eloquence!"
Those ministers in the court are too talkative all day long!
"Only by honing her eloquence can Tan'er debate with those scholars and shut them up, so they won't cause trouble for Brother Yun Chan!"
"Wow!" Yuan Yao exclaimed, "Tan'er is amazing!" Then she looked at Yun Chan and asked, "Right, Yun Chan?"
Yun Tan also looked at Yun Chan with anticipation.
Yun Chan took a sip of tea, and her expression softened considerably.
He looked up at Yun Tan and said, "I am very pleased that you have this thought in mind."
Yun Tan, rarely praised, had her eyes sparkle and happily said, "Tan'er will work even harder and will not let down Brother Yun Chan and Sister-in-law Yao Yao!"
Poor Yun Xiaotan had no idea that she had sold herself.
Moreover, they sold it all out completely...
Growing children eat with extra relish.
After dinner, Yuan Yao glanced at the almost empty plates and dishes, and asked Yun Tan with a smile, "Tan'er, are you full?"
Yun Tan took the handkerchief handed to her by the palace maid, wiped her lips, rinsed her mouth with tea, and then obediently said, "I'm full."
"When you knocked on the door, you said you had something urgent to do. Now you're not in a hurry anymore?" Yun Chan asked from the side.
"Smack!"
Yun Tan raised her hand and slapped her forehead hard: "Oh dear! I almost forgot about that!"
With her hands placed on the table, Yun Tan asked seriously, "Brother Yun Chan, are you and Sister-in-law Yao Yao going to the summer palace to escape the heat?"
"Yes," Yun Chan replied, "At that time, you will stay and guard the palace."
"Tan'er came here because of this!" Yun Tan explained.
"Is there a problem?" Yun Chan asked calmly, taking a sip of tea.
"Yes!" Yun Tan sat up straight and asked earnestly, "Brother Yun Chan, I've been reading a lot of books these past few days, and I have a question."
Yun Chan nodded: "Go ahead and ask."
Yun Tan twisted her fingers and said earnestly, "Brother Yun Chan, you and Sister-in-law Yao Yao should have a child soon!"
The book says that when the emperor went to the summer palace to escape the heat, the crown prince would stay behind to guard the palace.
For the sake of Yun Chan's little prince not being born yet, Tan'er will make the sacrifice and wait for him for a year.
Actually, Tan'er also wanted to go to escape the summer heat...
After saying that, she looked at Yun Chan with a pitiful expression.
Yun Chan: "..."
He held the teacup and asked, "Of studying, riding and archery, and playing, which do you prefer?"
Yun Tan replied softly, "Play..."
"You like to play, don't you?" Yun Chan put down her teacup and looked at him expressionlessly. "If you like to play, I will choose a city and bestow it upon you as your fiefdom."
Choose a day, and you shall go to your fiefdom.
At that time, with the emperor far away, you can do whatever you want.
You can stay in your fiefdom and have a good time for the rest of your life; you don't need to return to the capital of Chu.
"You can live a carefree and happy life, I won't interfere with you in the slightest."
Yun Tan's mouth was wide open, big enough to fit a fist.
It took him a long time to come to his senses and realize that Yun Chan was angry.
He looked to Yuan Yao for help.
Yuan Yao gave him a loving look.
Yun Tan puffed out her cheeks and said, "Brother Yun Chan, actually, Tan'er doesn't really like playing that much..."
If you just eat, drink, and have fun, and live a life of idleness, then you won't be able to help Brother Yunchan.
Tan'er should stay obediently in the palace and wait for Brother Yun Chan and Sister-in-law Yao Yao to return from their summer retreat.
Seeing how well-behaved Yun Tan was, Yuan Yao couldn't help but say, "Tan'er, this time, you will stay in the palace."
"When I get back from the palace, I'll take you out to play by myself, okay?"
"Great! Great!" Yun Tan instantly cheered. "Tan'er will definitely protect the palace!"
Yun Chan's voice softened slightly: "I will leave people to protect you."
"Thank you, Brother Yunchan!"
Yun Tan was so happy that she drank another bowl of soup.
As June drew to a close, the large group of people seeking refuge from the summer heat headed north and arrived at Liangcheng, which was only 800 li away from the border of the Great Qi and Chu Kingdoms.
Liangcheng has a good name and is also a summer resort.
Here, the largest and most luxurious palace of the Chu royal family was built.
Accompanying them were not only hundreds of civil and military officials, but also their families, including many young men and women in their teens.
Especially the daughters of noble families, most of them were between the age of seventeen or eighteen, and they were excellent in appearance and knowledge.
After just one glance at the list that was presented, Yuan Yao roughly understood what it meant.
When it comes to sending people into the palace, if you can't do it openly, you have to find another way—do it covertly.
The emperor, while escaping the summer heat at his summer palace, unexpectedly encountered a beautiful woman…
Tsk tsk!
Yuan Yao handed the booklet to Yun Chan and said sourly, "Your Majesty, tell me which noble lady you have taken a fancy to."
I issued an imperial decree to send them all to the Great Lake to raise crabs.
During the Mid-Autumn Festival, I'll catch these crabs, which have been nurtured by music and song, and send them to Shikoku so my older brothers and sisters can enjoy them.
Yun Chan was taking off her outer garment when she heard this, and couldn't help but laugh and ask, "Yao'er, are you jealous?"
"I'm not jealous at all!" Yuan Yao said sourly.
"Really?" Yun Chan asked.
"It's fake!" Yuan Yao said irritably.
These ministers are truly still harboring treacherous intentions!
I'm so angry!
What method should she think of to deal with them?
This method allows me to maintain the dignity of an empress while also ensuring my own physical and mental well-being...
"Got it!"
Yuan Yao's eyes lit up.
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