Under the cover of night, the carriage slowly drove into the capital of Chu.
The capital of Chu was bustling with activity on New Year's Eve.
The long street was bustling with traffic and pedestrians, and the sounds of firecrackers and fireworks echoed from all over the city.
Even the river was decorated in bright red, creating a festive atmosphere.
A simple-looking carriage with a spacious interior slowly traveled through the long street.
The people of Chu had no idea that their emperor and empress were riding in that carriage, along with the once-famous Emperor Yuan Yuan...
After entering the palace, the carriage drove straight to Yonghe Palace.
Lantai Hall.
The palace maids had long since been sent to other palaces.
However, the inside of the hall was quite lively.
Several stoves had already been set up in the courtyard.
On the stove, copper pots were placed.
In the copper pot, the hot pot broth, simmered for several hours with beef bones, chicken, and other ingredients, was wafting a fragrant aroma...
Jing'er directed the guards to move back and forth, some carrying dishes, some fetching wine, while the rest waited eagerly for the hot pot soup to boil.
Aruo was setting things up in the pavilion, while also directing Ah Qi—
"The rose wine is placed on the table where Qian Sui is sitting; he likes it. Young Master Ying prefers strong liquor; let's switch their drinks."
"The Empress caught a chill a couple of days ago, so her wine needs to be warmed up..."
"His Majesty likes green vegetables, so please move the meat closer to Young Master Ning's seat. Also, Mr. Heyin likes chrysanthemum greens..."
"..."
As Ah Qi set out the dishes and drinks, he laughed and said, "Ah Ruo, how come I never noticed before that you like to boss people around so much?"
"Didn't you used to do everything yourself?"
Upon hearing this, Aruo's fair, round face flushed slightly: "I... I'm just not feeling well today..."
Are you feeling unwell?
Ah Qi seemed to be thinking, "Wait for me!"
After saying that, he put down what he was doing and ran towards the kitchen.
Before long, Ah Qi came over carefully and quickly, carrying a large bowl: "A Ruo, come here."
Aruo turned around and, seeing that no one was watching them, slowly walked over: "What is this?"
Ah Qi, holding the bottom of the bowl, smiled happily: "I got this from the kitchen, Aruo, drink it quickly!"
"What is this?" Aruo frowned as he looked at the dark brown hot soup.
“Sugar cane ginger tea!” Ah Qi said earnestly, “Drink it and you’ll feel better.”
Aruo was stunned for a moment upon hearing this.
Then, she suddenly blushed and said, "I...I don't need to drink this! You drink it yourself!"
"Huh?" Ah Qi was stunned.
He held the large bowl and asked, "Aruo, didn't you arrive around those days? Or perhaps I remembered wrong?"
What? ? ?
Those few days?
Aruo's face instantly flushed red.
Even someone as composed as her stammered, "I...I...Ah Qi! How could you do this?"
As a man, he actually remembered her menstrual cycle!
scoundrel!
Shameless!
Seeing that Aruo was about to get angry, Aqi coughed lightly, put her hands forward, and said with a red face, "Don't be angry, I didn't mean to."
He didn't want to, but he just remembered it.
That memory will never be forgotten...
Ah Qi blushed with embarrassment.
At this moment, Xie Ning and He Yin walked over slowly.
Xie Ning tilted her head and glanced this way, smiling as she asked, "Aruo, Aqi, what are you chatting about? You seem so happy?"
happy?
Who's happy?
Aruo curtsied and said, "Young Master Ning, Mr. Heyin."
Ah Qi also bowed: "Greetings, Young Master Ning, and Mr. Heyin."
With the Ninth Prince absent, Xie Ning became extremely indulgent.
Every day, he strolls around aimlessly, and everyone who sees him calls him "Young Master Ning." If they call him Mr. Ning, he gets upset...
He knows how to use poison, and everyone is quite afraid of him.
Previously, there was a young prince who was so ignorant of his place that, emboldened by alcohol, he insisted on calling Xie Ning "beauty".
Xie Ning turned around and gave the person a dose of Xiaoxiaosan (a traditional Chinese medicine).
Later, the young prince laughed for three days and three nights in his mansion until his voice was hoarse. He then knelt and crawled to Yuan Yao, begging her to speak on his behalf and ask for the antidote...
Xie Ning leaned forward, glanced at the large bowl in Ah Qi's hand, and asked with a smile, "Cane sugar ginger tea?"
"Yes, Young Master Ning." Ah Qi nodded, blushing.
Upon hearing this, Xie Ning's smile widened, and he said to Aruo, "Drink it, it's good for your health."
Aruo blushed and bowed again, saying, "Thank you, Young Master Ning."
Xie Ning waved his hand and said with a smile, "It wasn't me who made it, why are you thanking me? You should thank the people you should thank."
After speaking, he started strolling around, looking at the dishes here and the wine there...
After circling around, someone shouted, "They're back!"
The bodyguards always had excellent hearing.
Upon hearing footsteps, everyone immediately became obedient and docile.
Soon, several figures entered through the main gate of the Lantai Hall.
Upon seeing the person walking at the front, Xie Ning's eyes lit up, and he exclaimed joyfully, "Brother!"
The Ninth Prince raised his eyes and looked at him coolly.
Xie Ning immediately cried out, "Master, save me!"
After saying that, he grabbed his robe and ran away.
Her long, snow-white hair swayed in the wind, exceptionally soft and smooth.
It hops and skips like a rabbit.
The Ninth Prince looked at it and immediately showed a look of disgust, coldly saying, "You're getting worse as you get older."
Is Daddy saying that Uncle is childish?
Yuan Yao smiled sweetly: "Daddy, don't you think Uncle is doing a good job?"
good?
The Ninth Prince glanced sideways: "What's so good about it?"
Yuan Yao replied with a smile, "Only those who have a smooth life can retain the innocence of a child!"
Uncle is so childish because his father and Uncle Heyin have protected him very well!
So, my uncle is actually a very happy person!
Xie Ning... is she being protected very well?
The Ninth Prince looked up and took a serious look at Xie Ning, who, despite his advanced age, still had a clear and bright smile.
Then, he turned to look at Yun Chan, staring intently into her eyes.
Yun Chan: "?"
He coughed lightly: "Father-in-law, is there something you need to tell me?"
Her eyes, as bright as crystal, were beautiful, but too deep; looking at them for too long could send chills down your spine.
"Hmph!" The Ninth Prince snorted and said to Yuan Yao, "Little Yao, Father feels dizzy."
Dizziness?
Yuan Yao quickly took the Ninth Prince's wrist and asked anxiously, "Father, are you too tired from traveling?"
Or did you catch a cold on the way?
"Father, are you feeling very unwell?"
The Ninth Prince pressed down on the corner of his lips, clearly pleased, and said, "Perhaps you are tired from the long journey."
Yuan Yao breathed a sigh of relief: "Then Yao'er will help Father to sit down first."
"Um."
Yun Chan watched from behind and suddenly chuckled softly.
At this moment, Ying's deep voice rang out: "He missed Yao'er a lot during this trip, so he acted up. Please try to understand him."
Yun Chan smiled and looked at Ying: "Yao'er misses her father-in-law very much, so please help me, Uncle Ying, to let her stay in Chu Du a little longer this time and spend more time with Yao'er."
Ying looked up at the father and daughter walking ahead and smiled faintly: "Okay."
Ahead, Yuan Yao, arm in arm with the Ninth Prince, said with bright eyes, "Father, Yao'er has been waiting for you to come back. I want to discuss something with you."
Jing'er and Aruo have been with me for many years, and they are both getting on in years. Therefore, Yao'er wants to arrange a marriage for them.
Father, do you have any suggestions?
A marriage arranged by imperial decree?
The Ninth Prince smiled and asked, "To whom will they be bestowed? Has anyone made a choice?"
"Yes!" Yuan Yao said happily.
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