When Li Hua rode back to the princess's residence, he dismounted and entered the main courtyard, where he saw San Jiu arguing with Manyue.
"Let me in, I have important business to discuss with the princess!"
"The princess has already gone to sleep. What time is it now? Are you crazy?!" Manyue blocked her way and wouldn't budge an inch.
"The lights are still on, the princess hasn't rested at all. I've already told you I have important business to attend to, so get out of the way, or don't blame me for being impolite!"
Manyue's face was gloomy. She had always looked very cheerful. Even though she had become the eldest aunt in the princess's mansion and commanded all the servants and maids in the mansion, she never deliberately made things difficult for anyone.
She never frowns easily; she doesn't control those below her by making her face long.
But at this moment, Manyue's round face was tense. She turned her head slightly, and before she could say anything, the guard standing behind her immediately drew his sword.
The two sharp, clear sounds rang out distinctly in the quiet courtyard late at night.
"Although you are the prince consort's person, such a lack of manners will not deter you from being impolite!"
This was the first direct conflict between the prince consort's people and the princess's people since the prince consort arrived at the princess's residence.
Sanjiu's expression also changed. He never expected that Manyue, who was usually so easy to talk to, would be so tough tonight.
But the more this happened, the more Sanjiu felt that the princess had let her master down. How could she hide in her room alone and drink contraceptive soup?
Her master had sacrificed so much for her, yet she had never treated him as a real man, a husband!
How utterly worthless!
Sanjiu has always been devoted to Lihua, so she naturally wouldn't consider things from Princess Duanrong's perspective.
Moreover, there were too many hidden details he was unaware of; he simply felt it was unfair to his master.
Isn't the full moon the same?
She was also on Gan Qiongying's side. These people were usually obedient and sensible, which was fine. Gan Qiongying made them all give way to the prince consort's people. Manyue always strictly disciplined her subordinates and never let them have conflicts with the prince consort's people.
But what exactly is this "three nines"?
Does he really think he's half a master just because the prince consort dotes on him?
Among those who are arrogant and have been by Princess Duanrong's side for a long time, only Manyue can be considered the number one.
"Step back! Her Highness the Princess has already retired for the night. Intruders will be treated as assassins and killed on the spot!" Manyue took a step back, and all the guards behind him stepped forward with their swords drawn.
Sanjiu's expression was one of utter astonishment. He simply couldn't believe that Manyue, who was usually so gentle and often brought them food, could be so ruthless.
Just like her owner!
At this moment, Li Hua finally walked around the moon gate and frowned deeply when he saw the two groups of people facing each other.
The main courtyard was indeed brightly lit. Li Hua strode over to San Jiu's side, glanced at the weapon that San Jiu had drawn, and coldly rebuked, "Step back! How dare you start a fight in the courtyard! Go down and receive your punishment!"
Li Hua quickly took two steps toward the door, and the servants naturally dared not stop the prince consort.
Li Hua glanced at Manyue, a glance so chilling that it sent shivers down Manyue's spine.
But Manyue didn't back down. Anyway, she had offended this prince consort many times before. As long as the princess wasn't confused, the prince consort wouldn't be able to take her life anytime soon.
“You all go down and receive your punishment,” Li Hua said to the guards who had just drawn their swords. “Ask Aunt Manyue about the punishment.”
Full Moon's breath trembled as she respectfully bowed to Li Hua, raising her voice to remind Gan Qiongying inside the room.
"The prince consort has returned! The princess has been waiting in the inner chamber for quite some time!"
Li Hua didn't look at Manyue again. Manyue stepped forward and pushed the door open. Li Hua quickly walked in.
There were no maids serving inside the room, but it was brightly lit. Gan Qiongying was sitting at the table in the inner room, completely unaware of the standoff between the two groups of servants outside.
Hearing the door open, Gan Qiongying thought it was Manyue and was about to turn around and say to Manyue, "Quickly find a bowl and break this medicine."
It's too hot to drink, and it's been simmering for too long, so it's too thick to cool down.
When she turned around, she saw that the person who came in was not Manyue, but Lihua.
Li Hua's robes were somewhat disheveled, and even his long hair was a little messy, making him look travel-worn.
Gan Qiongying was already flustered, and when she saw Li Hua, she instinctively stood up from the table like a child caught doing something wrong.
"Why...why are you back so late?"
Gan Qiongying stammered for a moment, then quickly cleared her tongue and took a step towards Li Hua, smiling as she said, "I thought you were dealing with things so late that you would be staying at the Prince Consort's residence, but I also thought that if you didn't come back, you would definitely send someone to send me a message. But I haven't received any news that you weren't coming back, so I've been waiting for you."
"Did you run around outside like a madman? Why are you in such a disheveled state?" Gan Qiongying walked to Li Hua's side, reached out and touched his somewhat disheveled outer robe, only to find her hand damp.
"Why is this so damp? Did you... get wet from talking to a woman outside?"
Gan Qiongying asked several questions in a row, mainly because when she felt guilty, she tended to blurt out a lot of things at once.
She also wanted to distract Li Hua, so she quietly stood opposite him, blocking the view of the thick herbal soup on the table.
Li Hua rushed back anxiously, and only when he saw that the medicine had not yet been drunk did he finally feel a little relieved.
Turning my gaze from the herbal medicine on the table to Gan Qiongying's face, I saw her guilty smile and felt as if I had been stabbed in the heart.
"What are you doing?" Li Hua asked, her voice slightly hoarse, and a smile slowly appeared on her face.
If we really have to compare, Li Hua's smile is much more natural than Gan Qiongying's.
"There were just too many things to do, and I was in a hurry to get back to see you, so I walked quickly, stole a guard's horse, and rode back all the way, which is why I got covered in dew."
"You should move away from me a little," Li Hua nudged Gan Qiongying's shoulder. "Let me take off my outer robe and get out of the air conditioning before we talk."
Li Hua turned and left, wanting to give Gan Qiongying some time to prepare the bowl of medicine.
He's back now, so he won't drink the bowl of medicine on the table, because Gan Qiongying knows Li Hua saw it.
Li Hua planned to give Gan Qiongying some time, and also some time for himself. Li Hua needed to think carefully about what he should say and how he should act to gain Gan Qiongying's complete trust.
There's no need for her to secretly drink contraceptive medicine when he's not around.
Just as Li Hua turned to go to the private room, Gan Qiongying reached out and grabbed him.
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