Chapter 424: Well...I just fell asleep
Lan Xiyue nodded slightly and smiled at Mo Liyuan beside her, "Oh, that's right. Someone from the Duke of Protectorate's Mansion came today and said they wanted us to come over for dinner that evening. I was thinking of reading a storybook to relieve my boredom, but I ended up drifting off to sleep while reading."
Hearing this, Mo Liyuan's lips curled up into a doting smile. He gently put his arm around Lan Xiyue's waist and whispered, "If Yue'er feels bored, why don't we have a little one sooner..."
Lan Xiyue's cheeks flushed slightly when she heard this. She glared at Mo Liyuan angrily and said, "Stop it. I'm still young. Why would I want a child?" After that, she stood up, walked towards the door, and called out, "Chuchun, get some water. I need to wash up."
Chuchun responded from outside, and soon came in with a basin of steaming water and placed it next to the shelf.
Lan Xiyue reached out and scooped up a handful of hot water, gently patting it on her face, and she instantly felt refreshed.
After washing up, Chuchun asked in a low voice: "Princess, which dress will you wear when we go to the Duke of Huguo's Mansion?"
Lan Xiyue smiled faintly and said nonchalantly, "It doesn't matter. Just get something simple and elegant. No need to be too flashy."
Chuchun responded, her eyes swept across Mo Liyuan in the room, she bowed her head in greeting, then turned and walked to the cabinet and carefully selected a set of elegant dress.
The dress was mainly plain in color, embroidered with a few elegant small flowers, which made her look both classy and fresh and refined.
Lan Xiyue slowly walked behind the screen, and Chuchun carefully helped her change clothes.
After everything was packed up, Lan Xiyue walked out from behind the screen and saw Mo Liyuan looking at her with a smile. He reached out and embraced her, gently holding Lan Xiyue and sitting her on his lap. The two of them snuggled up to each other, feeling warm and sweet.
Seeing this, Chuchun bowed silently and retreated quietly.
Lan Xiyue sat on Mo Liyuan's lap, her hands gently resting on his chest, and said softly, "Stop making trouble. It's almost time. We should set off for the Duke of Huguo's Mansion."
Mo Liyuan didn't seem to be in a hurry. He gently stroked Lan Xiyue's soft hair and whispered, "It's still early."
Lan Xiyue suddenly remembered something. "Um, I wonder how Yun Hua is doing now? Is he still alive?"
Mo Liyuan shook his head. "I don't know him, but I haven't heard of anyone dying in the Duke of Huguo's Mansion recently."
Lan Xiyue nodded after hearing this. "That's right. If Yun Hua is really in trouble, I should also be informed. Let's go to the Duke of Huguo's Mansion now. I have to check on Yun Hua. He has syphilis, and the medicine I prescribed for him last time should no longer be able to suppress it. Now that we have the spiritual spring water, his life can be saved."
Mo Liyuan narrowed his eyes when he heard this, "He still wants to harm Yue'er, why did Yue'er save him?"
Lan Xiyue sighed, "Forget it. I'm being magnanimous. Besides, he was just a pawn pulled here by Yun Qing back then. He's the only son of my second uncle, so I'd better save his life. Of course, if he dares to have any bad intentions in the future, I'll kill him."
Mo Liyuan nodded, "Okay, I'll listen to Yue'er."
After he finished speaking, Mo Liyuan gently kissed Lan Xiyue on the forehead before letting go of her waist.
Mo Liyuan called out to the door, "Tianyi, prepare the carriage and ask the butler to prepare the gifts."
Outside, Tianyi heard his master's voice, responded quickly, and went down to prepare.
After a while, Tianyi's voice rang out from outside the door, "Master, Princess, the carriage is ready. The butler has also gone to the storeroom to pick out the gifts and has placed them in the carriage."
Mo Liyuan hugged Lan Xiyue and walked out of the room. He took the oil-paper umbrella handed to him by Tianyi and walked out with big strides.
After leaving the mansion, the two of them boarded the carriage, and Tianyi then drove the carriage towards the Duke of Huguo's mansion...
The carriage rumbled across the cobblestone road covered with fresh snow in front of the Duke of Huguo's Mansion and stopped steadily.
Qin and Liu, who had been eagerly waiting outside the mansion gate, could not hide their excitement when they saw the luxurious carriage that marked the Prince Zheng's Mansion. With tears in her eyes, Liu took a step forward to greet it.
The curtain of the carriage was opened, and Mo Liyuan jumped off the carriage first nimbly. His black cloak drew a cold and hard arc in the wind and snow.
Then he turned around and stretched out a bony hand into the car.
Lan Xiyue took his hand and got out of the car. The moon-white cloak with silver fox fur trim on her body made her skin look whiter than snow.
"Greetings to the Regent and the Regent Princess." Qin and Liu hurriedly saluted with a respectful attitude.
Lan Xiyue's eyes curved into a smile as she quickly stepped forward and gave them a helping hand: "Aunt, second aunt, please get up. It's freezing cold and snowing heavily, why are you still waiting outside the door?" She glanced at their cheeks, which were slightly red from the cold wind.
Qin smiled steadily and tucked the collar of Liu's cloak that had slipped down a little: "We have only been out for a moment, it's okay. Come on, go into the mansion and warm up. The wind is like a knife, be careful not to get cold." As she spoke, she stepped aside to lead the way.
As the group entered the mansion, Mo Liyuan had his own butler respectfully lead them to the front hall.
Lan Xiyue followed her two aunts, walked through the corridor courtyard, walked along the bluestone path that had been swept but still covered with a thin layer of snow, and went straight to the old lady's courtyard in the backyard.
As soon as I stepped into the old lady's room with the warm heating, I felt a warm scent with medicinal and soothing fragrance coming towards me.
Lan Xiyue took off her cloak and handed it to the maid. She walked to the warm couch and bowed to the old lady who was reclining on the brocade cushion. Her voice was sweet and clear: "Grandmother, how are you?"
The old lady's originally tired look relaxed the moment she saw Lan Xiyue. A kind light shone in her cloudy old eyes, and a deep smile spread across the corners of her mouth. She said repeatedly, "Okay, okay! My Yue'er is here. Come quickly and sit next to grandma." She stretched out her hand eagerly.
Lan Xiyue walked forward as she was told, sat down on the embroidered cushion beside the couch, and obediently placed her hand into the old lady's thin but warm palm.
The old lady held Lan Xiyue's hand tightly, and gently stroked the back of her hand with her wrinkled hands. She looked her up and down carefully, her eyes full of fear and heartache: "Yueyue, are you really okay? You don't know, you slept for a whole half month, you scared us all! My heart is like frying in oil..."
Lan Xiyue held the old woman's trembling hand, a reassuring smile appeared on the corner of her lips, and her tone was relaxed: "Don't worry, grandma, I'm really fine. It's just... well, I was just a little sleepy, and I made everyone worry about me."
"Sleepy?" The old lady was obviously unconvinced, her brows slightly furrowed. "Silly child, what normal person can sleep that long? What's wrong with you?"
Seeing the old lady's agitation rising again, Liu, who was standing by, quickly interrupted, her voice a little anxious: "Mother! Look at Yueyue, isn't she fine? Her face is rosy, her eyes are clear, how can she look sick at all?"
As she was speaking, the old lady suddenly started coughing rapidly, her skinny body curled up slightly, and an unhealthy blush appeared on her pale face.
Lan Xiyue quickly leaned forward, gently patting the old woman's back with one hand, and took the warm water handed to her by the maid with the other hand, "Grandma, go slowly, don't rush..."
After a while, the cough gradually subsided.
The old lady panted, waved her hands tiredly, and said in a hoarse voice: "Cough... cough... It's okay, it's okay... It's an old illness. When you are old, your body is useless and can't withstand a little cold..." She looked at the heavy snow still falling outside the window, with a bit of loneliness in her eyes.
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