He took her there?
Yuan Yao's eyes widened immediately, sparkling: "Really?"
She has absolutely no sense of direction!
It would be wonderful to have someone guide you through the world's mountains and rivers!
but……
Yuan Yao looked at Yun Chan: "When you grow up a little more, it's time to go back to Chu!"
Perhaps, when we part ways, we'll never see each other again in this lifetime…
This is ancient times; there are no airplanes, no high-speed trains, and no cars.
The fastest means of transportation here are horses and boats.
The states of Chu and Qi are so far apart, how difficult must it be to travel between them?
After a month of riding in a horse-drawn carriage, you'd be completely exhausted...
After peeling a crab, Yun Chan handed it over along with the shell and meat: "Eat up."
Yuan Yao accepted it with both hands, her eyes crinkling with a smile: "Thank you, Yun Chan!"
Yun Chan picked up another grilled crab, peeled it, and said casually, "If you want to see it, you can naturally see it."
Unless... you don't want to see me.
"I wanted to!" Yuan Yao tasted a piece of crab leg meat and was amazed by its firm and sweet texture.
She said, "You haven't done anything to disgust me, so why would I not want to see you?"
We grew up together, went to school together, and are good friends!
I've heard that childhood friendships last a long time, so even if we see each other less often when we grow up, we'll still be good friends.
When you accomplish this important life event, I will definitely travel great distances to see you and be your witness!
A major life event?
Yun Chan asked, "For example?"
For example...
Yuan Yao gazed at the roof of the carriage, pondered for a moment, and then smiled brightly: "When you get married, I'll invite everyone to go to the State of Chu for a wedding feast!"
Yun Chan: "..."
The sharp silver knife cut a gash in his thumb.
Blood seeped out instantly.
Yuan Yao exclaimed in surprise, "Yun Chan!"
She quickly put down the crab shell and took Yunchan's hand: "How could you be so careless?"
The blade was too sharp, and the cut was long and deep, causing blood to drip down drop by drop.
Yuan Yao glanced around and was about to find a cloth to bandage Yun Chan when the carriage curtain was lifted.
Xie Ning asked in confusion, "What's wrong? What happened?"
"You've come at the right time!" Yuan Yao quickly stepped aside and said to Xie Ning, "Yun Chan's hand is cut and bleeding profusely. Please stop the bleeding!"
Upon hearing this, Xie Ning lifted the carriage curtain and climbed in: "Give me your hand."
He took Yun Chan's hand, first pressing on several acupoints, then took out a small porcelain bottle, opened the cap, and shook out some ginger-yellow powder. After that, he took out a roll of gauze and bandaged Yun Chan's wound...
After bandaging, Xie Ning instructed, "Don't get this finger wet for the next few days."
Yun Chan frowned: "Thank you."
Xie Ning smiled gently and brightly: "Thank me, then give me the rest of the crabs."
Yun Chan: "..."
He said coldly, "Princess, I want to rest now. You may go back."
Sunlight streamed through the carriage curtains, casting a pale golden hue on Yun Chan's pale face.
He's so weak!
I felt pity for him.
Yuan Yao frowned slightly and said with concern, "Yun Chan, you should rest well. I'm leaving."
Yun Chan didn't say anything, turned her head to the side, leaned against the carriage wall, and closed her eyes.
After getting out of the carriage, Ah Qi suddenly appeared out of nowhere.
Yuan Yao lowered her voice and instructed, "Aqi, Yun Chan cut his hand. You need to keep an eye on him, make sure he doesn't get it wet, and make sure he gets plenty of rest."
Ah Qi nodded: "Don't worry, Princess!"
Yuan Yao then summoned Danqing and returned to the Ninth Prince's side.
Upon seeing her return, the Ninth Prince said to the eunuch beside him, "Go and tell them we are to set off."
On the way back to the capital, Yuan Yao did not ride a horse again.
After traveling for half a day, she was exhausted and climbed directly into the carriage, falling fast asleep.
When she opened her eyes again, she was already on the large bed in the Moon Palace of the Thousand Flowers Palace.
She spoke, calling out to the person beside the bed: "Father."
"Awake?" The Ninth Prince leaned over and tucked the blanket around her.
Yuan Yao rubbed her eyes and sat up: "Where is Father going?"
The Moon Palace was brightly lit by candlelight.
The clothes that the Ninth Prince was wearing were no longer the ones from the afternoon.
Pulling his black outer robe tighter, the Ninth Prince smiled and said, "Li Chang is getting married tomorrow. Tonight, I still need to personally take a look at his residence and betrothal gifts."
"Sleep well, and when you wake up, Daddy will be back."
Yuan Yao's gaze gradually focused, and she opened her mouth: "Father, come back early, don't stay up too late..."
"Um."
The Ninth Prince patted her head, turned around, and strode out of the Moonflower Palace.
Soon, Danqing entered the hall: "Princess, it's time to retire for the night. I'll stay here and watch over you."
Yuan Yao, however, could not fall asleep.
She pulled the blanket around herself and sat on the bed: "Sister Danqing, how long have you been by Father's side?"
Danqing paused for a moment, then smiled faintly: "Why is the princess suddenly asking this?"
Yuan Yao asked, "Father, you seem to have a very successful life on the surface all these years, but you must have had a very hard time behind the scenes, right?"
Danqing was completely stunned.
Yuan Yao hugged her small knees with her little hands through the quilt and looked at the candlestick by the bed: "Whose great traitor and eunuch has to work as hard as Father?"
He was busy with everything, big and small, both inside and outside the palace...
His father was made a king, but he earned it by leading troops into battle himself!
"Does the Great Qi Kingdom truly lack capable men?"
Danqing's eyelids twitched, and she said softly, "Princess...be careful what you say."
Be careful what you say?
Yuan Yao raised her eyes and looked at Dan Qing, saying in a childish voice, "Why doesn't Da Qi have any capable people? It's a great country, prosperous inside and out, so why does it need Father to support so much all by himself?"
Danqing stared wide-eyed in disbelief.
She had no idea that their little princess knew so much...
Danqing remained silent for a long time before saying, "Because, many years ago, a great upheaval occurred in the Great Qi Dynasty..."
Too many people died back then…
So, almost all the usable ones are dead...
Therefore, it was only after the age of nine thousand that the Imperial Academy was established to cultivate a new generation of talent...
However, some things shouldn't be said too much.
Yuan Yao sat on the bed for a long time before finally falling asleep...
The next day.
The Qianhua Palace was bustling with noise early in the morning.
Yuan Yao got up and asked the young palace maid who came to serve her, "What's going on outside?"
She hadn't slept well last night, and now she had a slight headache.
The young palace maid dutifully helped her dress and comb her hair: "Your Highness, His Majesty said that since Chief Guard Li Chang is, after all, a marriage bestowed by the Emperor, although the date is a bit rushed, the proper pomp and circumstance must be maintained."
The betrothal gifts were carried directly from Qianhua Palace to the residence of the Minister of Revenue.
So, they were moving the betrothal gifts outside...
Yuan Yao washed her face and rinsed her mouth, then cheered up again: "Let's go take a look!"
She had never seen an ancient wedding before!
As soon as she stepped out, Danqing came to greet her: "Princess, you're awake?"
Last night's conversation felt like a dream.
Yuan Yao looked outside curiously: "Danqing, when does the wedding start?"
Danqing said gently, "His Highness is already waiting for the Princess. The Princess may accompany His Highness to the banquet."
"OK!"
Yuan Yao happily picked up her little skirt and ran outside with her short legs.
She couldn't wait to see the surprise that the Ninth Prince would give to the Minister of Revenue's family!
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