However, he simply held the hand that Xie Lingqin had just touched, lingering with a melancholy and tender affection.
Then, the crowd disappeared without a sound.
...
"Your Highness, I finally understand why you insisted on preparing this burn medicine. Was it all for today...?"
A sound came from the shadows.
"no."
Yuwen Yao replied...
"I brought not only burn ointment, but all kinds of medicine."
Upon hearing this, Tingfeng paused, and Tingyu, standing to the side, was also taken aback.
“Then, Your Highness, should we still follow? Prince Yi said that although he… Young Master has arrived in the capital of Beirong, given his temperament, he is prone to making mistakes. Once it is known that the real Crown Prince of Beirong has not returned to the capital, our journey back will be even more dangerous.”
After thinking for a moment, I listened to the rain.
Yuwen Yao responded softly, and after a moment said, "Isn't she going to stay here for two days? We'll leave after she sets off for the capital."
"But……"
Tingfeng tried to stop him, but Tingyu pulled him back, shaking her head at him to signal him not to say anything more.
Tingfeng looked around, finally sighed, and whispered, "I'm not afraid of anyone, but I'm afraid that if the Emperor finds out the secret, it will be detrimental to the Crown Prince."
Tingyu ignored him and stepped forward to ask Yuwen Yao, "Your Highness, where shall we stay tonight? We are fine with this journey through wind and rain, but you should take good care of yourself."
Where to stay?
Yuwen Yao looked at Tingyu with a deep, dark gaze, as cold as ice.
Ever since the fire on the high platform that day, the Crown Prince has been like this: his aura is restrained and cold, and his whole person is like ice.
"Are they living in the castle lord's mansion?"
Yuwen Yao suddenly said.
Hearing the rain, he replied, "Yes, Your Highness."
"Then let's stay there tonight."
"Crown Prince..."
One hour later.
As soon as Xie Lingqin and Xu Yiran returned to the city lord's mansion, they saw the city lord talking to a young man not far from the garden.
"Isn't that the person who applied the medicine for you just now?"
Xie Lingqin was a divine being.
Xu Yiran also looked over, and then helped Xie Lingqin walk over.
"Greetings, Princess Lingqin."
The city lord hurriedly bowed to Xie Lingqin.
Xie Lingqin raised her hand to indicate that he didn't need to be so polite, and then looked at the young man beside him.
The man was handsome with sharp features and an air of indifference, yet he remained completely unmoved when he saw Xie Lingqin and Xu Yiran.
"I just realized you are a princess. Greetings, Princess." The man bowed.
“Princess Lingqin, this is my distant nephew, surnamed Yu, named Riyu. He was originally staying at another relative's house, but tonight that relative's residence is a bit inconvenient, so he thought he would stay at my residence for two nights. I was just thinking of asking you and Princess Nan for permission.”
"No need to ask for permission. These are your nephews and nieces, so it is only right that they stay at your residence. It is actually me and Fenghuang who are bothering you."
"Your Highness, you flatter me."
"No offense intended." Xie Lingqin finished speaking, nodded politely to the man, and then prepared to leave with Xu Yiran.
"Princess, please wait. I am a doctor. You have twisted your ankle. Let me take a look."
"Are you really a doctor?"
"Yes, the medicine I just applied to this young master was made by me personally."
"Your Highness, my nephew here enjoys dabbling in medical texts. His medical skills are not as good as those of the palace doctors, but he is capable of treating minor injuries and illnesses."
The city garrison commander stepped forward and said with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Xie Lingqin suddenly thought of Elder Dong for some reason, and her mood softened instantly. Her tone became quite gentle as she said, "If you don't feel tired, come to my room."
"yes."
Xie Lingqin gave the order, which the city guard naturally obeyed. Xu Yiran didn't say much, but her gaze lingered on the young man a few times. After Xie Lingqin, supported by her maid, walked away with the man, she asked the city guard more questions. Only after confirming several times that the young man was alright did she feel relieved and follow him.
“Princess Lingqin, please sit down and let me take a look.”
After entering the courtyard and the outer room of the main house, the young man asked the maid to step aside and then spoke.
The customs of the Southern Qi Dynasty were not so strict. Since the other party was a doctor and there was a maid present, there was nothing wrong with examining a foot.
Moreover, when Xie Lingqin took her foot out, her ankle was already red and swollen.
"Could you please fetch me some hot water, young lady?"
Upon hearing this, the maid immediately went to fetch water.
The room was brightly lit, with silk gauze fluttering and a delicate fragrance wafting through the air. The young man raised his hand, intending to remove Xie Lingqin's socks.
"Yu Riyu."
Xie Lingqin suddenly called out to him.
The man paused, then calmly raised his eyes to meet Xie Lingqin's gaze. "Princess, is there anything else you require?"
"No, this name is quite interesting."
"My mother hoped that wherever I went in life, I would be illuminated by the sun and have a bright heart."
Xie Lingqin pursed her lips slightly and nodded gently, "You have a good mother."
"Yes, then, let me take a look at the princess's feet."
Xu Lingqin did not stop her.
However, Yu Riyu's hands were quickly grabbed by a hand that suddenly appeared out of nowhere.
Then, unexpectedly, the other hand reached straight for Yu Riyu's face...
---Aside---
God owes me a Xu Yiran~
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