When I returned, the banquet had already ended.
From afar, Jing'er jogged towards Yuan Yao: "Princess, how was your time?"
"We went to admire the lotus flowers, and they were so beautiful!" Yuan Yao said obediently.
Jing'er smiled and said, "His Highness drank a bit too much wine, so His Majesty sent him a sedan chair. This servant will take the Princess there."
"Um!"
Jing'er took Yuan Yao's little hand, and Tangyuan wagged its tail and followed behind, walking together toward the sedan chair at the entrance of the Imperial Garden.
At this moment, the sky was dim, and the Ninth Prince was leaning against the sedan chair with his eyes closed, his chin resting on one hand.
His clothes were loosely spread out, and strands of hair slid down his cheeks. The lingering glow of the sunset fell on his sharply defined profile, softening his features...
Looking at the Ninth Prince like this, Yuan Yao couldn't help but smile.
She had just smiled when the Ninth Prince slowly opened his eyes: "You're back?"
"Father!"
Yuan Yao told Jing'er to let go of her, and then, with her short legs, climbed onto the sedan chair and rushed into the arms of the Ninth Prince.
"Aww!"
Tangyuan saw the Ninth Prince and excitedly spun around twice.
The Ninth Prince lowered his hand slightly, his slender fingers stroking Tangyuan's chin and gently scratching it.
"Awooo..."
Tangyuan was overjoyed.
To prevent Yuan Yao from slipping, the Ninth Prince supported her with one hand and said to the eunuchs carrying the sedan chair, "Return to Qianhua Palace."
The young eunuch responded and lifted the sedan chair.
The sedan chair swayed gently as it slowly made its way towards Qianhua Palace.
Tangyuan wagged its little tail, frolicked happily, and treaded lightly in the twilight light and shadow...
Looking at the little dumpling in his arms, the Ninth Prince smiled and asked with delight, "What did Little Yao'er do this afternoon?"
Yuan Yao obediently replied, "I admired the lotus flowers."
"Anything else?" the Ninth Prince asked lazily.
Yuan Yao clutched the Ninth Prince's robe, tilting her little head back: "And also, when someone bullied Huaiyao, she even fell into the lotus pond, trying to frame Huaiyao..."
The Ninth Prince's lips were always upturned.
Along the palace path, palace lanterns gradually lit up.
Qianhua Palace is right in front of us.
As Yuan Yao alighted from the sedan chair, he asked, "Father, do you have maps of the Rongguo Duke's Mansion and the Changdu Marquis's Mansion?"
The Ninth Prince carried her in one arm, and upon hearing this, slowed his pace: "What do you need this for?"
Yuan Yao opened her bright, clear eyes and said in a childish voice, "Doing bad things."
Doing bad things?
Her voice was undeniably righteous and assertive.
The Ninth Prince smiled faintly: "Oh, then tell me, what kind of wicked things do you intend to do with these blueprints?"
Yuan Yao tilted her head: "If I tell you, will Father scold Yao'er?"
Insult her?
He cherishes her too much to bear.
The Ninth Prince freed one hand and pinched Yuan Yao's chubby little face: "Do you think I'm that fierce?"
Does this mean they've agreed to lend the blueprints?
Yuan Yao said happily, "Father, Xie Zhi said he wants to go to both families' residences to teach Bai Wantao and Gu Yucha a lesson on behalf of Huaiyao."
Yun Chan gave us a suggestion: shave Bai Wantao and Gu Yucha's heads, then draw a turtle on them!
Looking at the little dumpling who was so happy she could practically fly, the Ninth Prince smiled and said, "Nonsense."
It was clearly a reprimand, but the way he said it sounded so loving.
Yuan Yao asked excitedly, "Father, can you lend me the blueprints?"
The Ninth Prince flicked her nose and said to the air, "Ying, bring the things the Princess wants."
Soon, Ying appeared in front of Yuan Yao, holding two thin sheets of paper.
Yuan Yao's eyes sparkled, and her voice was sweet and soft: "Thank you, Daddy!"
The Ninth Prince was incredibly accommodating to her every whim!
That night, Yuan Yao informed the Ninth Prince that he would be attending the National Academy the next day.
Early in the morning, Yuan Yao took the blueprints and went to the National Academy full of energy.
Danqing smiled and said, "This is the first time since the princess enrolled that she has been so energetic."
“No way!” Yuan Yao retorted, “I was full of energy when Si Shi Chun first opened!”
Danqing smiled faintly, "This servant guesses that the princess is in such good spirits either to do good or bad things?"
"Smart!" Yuan Yao blinked.
The carriage took a special detour to visit Si Shi Chun.
Sishichun is closed in the morning, but we get up early to prepare desserts for the whole day...
As Yuan Yao stepped into the shop, a sharp-eyed shop assistant exclaimed with delight, "The princess has arrived!"
Soon, everyone arrived at the main hall, surrounding Yuan Yao in layers.
Yuan Yao smiled sweetly, her eyes crinkling, and said, "Uncle Bai, Sister Yu'er, and everyone else, thank you for your hard work while I was away!"
"It's not hard work..."
The cacophony of voices surrounded me in a three-dimensional way.
Within two days of Yuan Yao leaving the capital, they all learned that the princess had gone to support the Ninth Prince.
In this regard, every member of the Four Seasons Spring group admired Yuan Yao.
Although the princess is young, she has her own set of rules for doing things.
Even they, the adults, couldn't match this...
Princess, you truly live up to your title.
Seeing the soft and cuddly Yuan Yao in her National Academy uniform, the guys were all very happy.
"Princess, is Huai River City fun?"
"I heard that the Huai River was flooded again after the princess left? Was the princess frightened? Was she injured?"
"Princess, did you encounter any interesting people or things while you were on the Huai River?"
"Are the tea snacks in Huai River City as good as those at our Si Shi Chun?"
Yuan Yao answered all the questions patiently.
She had been talking for a long time and her mouth was getting dry, but everyone's enthusiasm remained undiminished.
Seeing this, Manager Bai poured a cup of hot water and handed it to Yuan Yao: "The princess has to go to the National Academy later, so please ask her fewer questions. If you answer too many, her throat will feel uncomfortable."
At this moment, Yu'er, who had left the main hall at some point, came out carrying a large food box and handed it to Danqing, saying with a smile, "The princess has not been to school for a long time, and must be estranged from her classmates."
"Take these desserts and distribute them among them."
"Sister Yu'er is the most thoughtful!" Yuan Yao smiled sweetly.
Looking at her young princess, Yu'er's eyes reddened slightly, and her voice trembled a little: "The princess suffered a lot when she went to Huaishui City..."
"Your Highness has never suffered so much in your life. It pains me to see you like this."
Before Yuan Yao could speak, Manager Bai took out a handkerchief and wiped Yu'er's eyes: "Look at you, it's such a good day, what's there to cry about?"
Yu'er said aggrievedly, "I also feel sorry for the princess..."
Shopkeeper Bai smiled and comforted her, "In this spring season, who wouldn't feel sorry for the princess? Alright, stop crying, or your eyes will hurt."
Yu'er turned her face away.
Yuan Yao was slightly surprised by how the two of them were interacting.
She's only been away from Beijing for a little over a month, and a lot has happened in the springtime.
When did Uncle Bai and Yu'er become so close?
These two... could they be dating?
Wow!
From now on, when guests come to Four Seasons Spring, it seems they'll not only have to eat desserts, but also dog food (a Chinese slang term for public displays of affection).
Dessert comes with free dog food!
Ha ha……
Judging from this trend, it seems she should start preparing a dowry for Yu'er!
After having her fill of dog food, Yuan Yao took a large box of desserts and went to the National Academy.
She hadn't forgotten that today, she had something big to do!
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