A dozen or so carriages and two squads of imperial guards headed towards Mingxia Mountain.
Mingxia Mountain is only thirty miles from the capital.
The carriage traveled slowly; it set off in the morning and arrived at the town at the foot of the mountain in the evening.
This time, because the princes and princesses were traveling together, Yuan Yao went to see the emperor and summoned Zheng Kuo, ostensibly to protect the safety of the imperial heirs!
In reality, she wanted to give Danqing and Zheng Zhengkuo a chance to spend time together before their wedding.
After all, their wedding was set for March...
Mingxia Town, near the capital, is surprisingly large despite its name.
The town was bustling with restaurants and teahouses.
The carriage stopped in front of an inn called "Mingyueju".
Mingyue Residence occupies the best location in Mingxia Town and has been built as a six-story building.
Those who stay here are all either rich or noble.
Before the car had even stopped, the innkeeper came out to greet them: "Your Highness, the room, hot water, and food are all ready. I have been waiting for you for a long time."
Upon hearing this, Yuan Yao clicked her tongue in amazement.
This inn was actually owned by her father!
The Ninth Prince is really rich!
Upon entering Mingyue Residence, the Ninth Prince glanced at everyone and said coldly, "Do not wander around or cause trouble."
Those who disobey will be solely responsible for any accidents that occur.
After he finished speaking, his gaze lingered on Ye Changyou's face for a moment.
Ye Changyou: "..."
Are you talking about him?
Right? Right?
Does he look like the kind of person who would cause trouble?
snort!
Everyone went to their pre-arranged rooms.
Upon entering the room, Yuan Yao first took a walk around.
The room she shared with the Ninth Prince was on the sixth floor of Mingyue Residence, which was the top floor.
The room was decorated luxuriously.
The pear wood carved bed, tables, chairs, windows, and even the floor are all made of shiny wood, polished to a spotless shine.
Calligraphy and paintings were hung on the wall.
Open the window, and you can see the azure lake and distant snow-capped peaks.
A breeze blew by, carrying a sweet, cool fragrance.
Yuan Yao exclaimed in delight, "Father, ours is a lake-view room!"
Lake view room?
A faint smile played on the lips of the Ninth Prince.
He walked slowly to the bedside, looked at the little baby struggling to stand on tiptoe, and scooped her up in his arms.
Nestled in the arms of the Ninth Prince, Yuan Yao's vision broadened considerably.
Mingxia Mountain, just like its name suggests, is as vibrant as the morning glow amidst the shimmering lake and the blooming peach blossoms...
The Ninth Prince said indulgently, "If Xiao Yao'er likes it, she can come and stay every year from now on?"
Yuan Yao said in her childish voice, "Daddy, come with Yao'er, Yao'er is coming!"
The Ninth Prince chuckled softly: "Alright."
Yuan Yao said happily, "From now on, we'll come twice a year! We'll admire the flowers in spring and eat peaches in autumn!"
The Ninth Prince pressed his forehead against her cold forehead: "As you wish."
Yuan Yao smiled, her eyes crinkling.
Dinner is eaten together.
After dinner, Huaiyao suggested that they go for a walk in the street.
Yuan Yao craned her neck and glanced outside the building.
The streets were adorned with lanterns, illuminating the town as bright as day.
Safety!
Yuan Yao beckoned: "Danqing."
Danqing walked over: "Princess?"
Yuan Yao smiled and said, "I won't go shopping tonight. Sister Danqing, could you go and buy some incense for me?"
"Incense?" Danqing replied, "I brought some with me."
"I don't want any from the palace!" Yuan Yao said coquettishly, "Why don't you go to town and see if you can find any peach blossom scented incense, okay?"
Danqing smiled gently and said, "Okay."
Nowadays, Danqing is practically responsive to Yuan Yao's every request!
Before her wedding, she would do her best to do whatever Yuan Yao asked of her...
Yuan Yao's eyes darted around: "Father, do you think Mingxia Town is safe?"
The Ninth Prince glanced at his own dumpling.
Her ulterior motives were all too obvious.
The Ninth Prince looked at Zheng Kuo: "Lord Zheng, you accompany Danqing on this trip. If you don't buy peach blossom incense for Xiao Yao'er tonight, you don't need to come back."
For a moment, Zheng Kuo didn't know whether to be happy or sad.
He nodded and said, "This humble official... will do his best!"
"Go on," the Ninth Prince waved impatiently.
Danqing blushed and went out the door first.
Behind him, Zheng Kuo took a deep breath and followed.
Behind him, the young princess was still teasing him: "Lord Zheng, take good care of Danqing!"
The usually steady Minister of Justice almost slipped and tumbled down the stairs...
After Zheng Kuo and Danqing left, Ye Changyou put down his chopsticks and said, "I have not yet had a proper tour of Daqi since I came here."
Where shall we go first tonight?
The Ninth Prince said coldly, "Go back to your room and rest."
"Rest?" Ye Changyou asked incredulously.
The Ninth Prince glanced at him coldly: "Night Emperor, I can't guarantee whether Ye Wuzhou's men will follow us."
Ye Changyou: "..."
On his way to Daqi, Ye Wuzhou's men did indeed attack him more than once.
It's not impossible for them to come to Mingxia Town...
Ye Changyou said angrily, "I'm full, I'm going back to my room!"
After saying that, he turned and left.
The Ninth Prince wiped his lips: "Tomorrow, I will take you on another trip. Tonight, sleep well."
After saying that, he picked up Yuan Yao and went back to the room.
Yuan Yao was still holding a spoon in her hand, and the meat soup in her mouth had not yet been swallowed.
She looked completely bewildered.
Father!
Yao'er isn't full yet!
Back in the room, the door was closed from the inside.
The Ninth Prince said to Jing'er, who was guarding outside the door, "Stop anyone who comes in."
Jing'er solemnly replied, "Your Majesty, rest assured, this servant will swear to guard this door to the death!"
She wouldn't let anyone in!
The Ninth Prince then looked at his own dumpling: "Didn't you eat enough just now?"
Yuan Yao, holding the spoon, nodded: "Mmm!"
She barely ate a few bites!
The Ninth Prince smiled and said, "I'm not full either. Come on, Father will take you out to eat."
Yuan Yao: "???"
Really? !
The spoon was taken away.
The Ninth Prince picked out a thicker cloak, draped it over Yuan Yao, and looked him over before saying, "Let's go."
As soon as he said "Let's go," Tangyuan, who was sleeping on the carpet, excitedly raised his head and exclaimed, "Aww..."
The Ninth Prince squinted: "Go to sleep."
Tangyuan immediately wilted and slumped back down, whimpering.
Its voice sounded quite aggrieved.
Yuan Yao smiled and patted Tangyuan's head: "Go to sleep well, your sister will bring you a present!"
"Aww..." Tangyuan then obediently closed her eyes.
Yuan Yao walked towards the door: "Father, let's go."
"Come back." The Ninth Prince hooked his cloak around her.
Yuan Yao: "?"
She was forced to turn around.
The Ninth Prince scooped her up in his arms and said, "We won't go through the door."
As he spoke, he walked towards the window.
Yuan Yao was completely dumbfounded.
They live in a six-story building!
The Ninth Prince simply held her in one arm and jumped from the sixth floor.
Yuan Yao was so frightened that she closed her eyes...
next door.
After two "thump-thump" sounds, the room door was pushed open.
A strong and sturdy attendant lowered his voice and said, "Your Majesty, the Ninth Prince has taken Princess Yuan Yao with him and gone out."
Ye Changyou took the cloak from the shelf, his phoenix eyes narrowing menacingly: "I knew it! Let's go! Follow them!"
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