Today, Huo Xiaolong is preparing to take his daughter to the palace. His mother had promised to help her get medical treatment, and besides, there's no harm in getting along with her. Both mothers said that she doesn't seem to like the Emperor very much.
The power in the harem fell into the hands of Consort Xiao because she was unwilling to fight for it. However, Xiao Lanhua was competitive and disliked being wronged, so the Empress gave her all the power in the six palaces.
Today, the Prince of Zhenbei is still as charming as ever. Wearing a jade crown and a python robe, his tall and slender figure gives him a graceful and elegant air. His bright and slightly seductive eyes, paired with apricot-red lipstick, make it clear that he is a woman, yet he does not lose his majesty.
"Greetings to Your Highness."
As Huo Xiaolong stood at the gate waiting for his sister, several men suddenly appeared beside him. They were all shirtless, and their pectoral and abdominal muscles could be vaguely seen through their exposed skin.
There's also fair-skinned skin, and oh, there's also the dark-skinned type next to it.
While the young girl was still somewhat bewildered, the little girl, having been forcibly changed by the Lady of the Marquis, came out and, seeing this scene, spoke up.
"Oh my, you're so lucky!"
"It's nothing, you can have it if you want."
"Greetings, Your Highness. I am a servant in the Princess's inner court. The Princess heard that you have just arrived in the capital and are lacking a few close friends, so she specially sent us brothers to keep you company."
The leading man lowered his head and spoke.
The voice was a little too docile, which Huo Xiaolong didn't like.
Perhaps the eldest princess thought that women who could wield swords and ride horses to slay enemies preferred gentle men, after all, Lan Tingche was exactly like that.
That's not actually the case.
Lan Tingche is also capable of wielding a sword and fighting against numerous heroes, but he has spent too much time with his own father and has become somewhat unruly.
Besides, it just so happens that his methods are effective in controlling himself.
"Thanks, but no thanks. I have plenty of people at home to keep me company. Why don't you go back?"
Huo Xiaolong waved his hand, not wanting to waste his breath on this. What face or not? If she didn't like it, she didn't like it, and she didn't need it. A confidant? That's just a nice way of putting it.
It's not certain where they'll be.
"I know I cannot compare with the Marquis of the Southwest, but on the first day Your Highness arrived in the capital, I only glanced at you and wanted to stay by your side forever, even if I had no title or status."
The leader and the men behind him knelt down together. Upon hearing this, Huo Xiaolong took a deep breath and said...
"You're capable, but the Marquis of the Southwest isn't. Go back now."
At this point, Huo Xiaolong was getting a little angry; it seemed like these people couldn't understand him.
"Long'er, do you have something else to do? Hurry up and go to the palace to pay your respects to the Empress. I'll take care of things here."
Before anyone knew it, the little girl led Lan Tingche out, while Hou Xiangxiang beside her was grinning at Huo Xiaolong.
Hehe, anyone can tell on someone.
Fearing that the sensitive Lan Tingche might overthink things, the girl in the python robe quickly went to his side, took his hand, and said...
"Brother Tingche, don't be angry. I don't want this thing. I've already sent them back. They just wouldn't move and were crying and whining. You..."
"I know, of course I know what kind of person Long'er is. Go quickly, don't delay the important business, I'll take care of things here."
From the moment he had feelings for Huo Xiaolong, Lan Tingche was prepared to shoo away flies like those ladies from noble families.
The advantage is that Long'er won't be like those men, bringing concubines home one by one.
What white moonlight or cinnabar mole? I've been with her since childhood, and she has nothing but me by her side.
That's the case, so we should help her resolve the social obligations that are causing her trouble.
Watching Hou Xiangxiang and Huo Xiaolong's carriage depart into the distance, the smile on Lan Tingche's lips vanished. He looked down at the men and then said coldly.
"Whose people are they?"
"Reporting to the Marquis of the Southwest, we are eunuchs from the Princess's inner court."
"With those sons of high-ranking officials around, how can you possibly stay in her backyard?"
"In reply to your question, my lord, we are merely singing and dancing as usual."
Lan Tingche nodded after hearing this, then turned around and said...
"Someone come here."
"master."
Lan Yi suddenly appeared out of nowhere. If Huo Xiaolong were there, he would definitely keep asking about this. If there's anything in this dynasty that would pique Long'er's curiosity, it would be these secret guards.
It's really interesting. She comes out as soon as her master calls. Normally, she doesn't even know where she is. If it weren't for her good senses, she wouldn't even be able to find her.
"Prepare a carriage and send the eunuchs over to Grandmother. I haven't had a proper visit since I came to the capital. Remember to prepare gifts, and generous gifts at that."
"yes."
Lan Yi appeared respectful, but after stuffing the men into the carriage, he turned back and secretly asked Lan Tingche.
"Master, what generous gift is it?"
"Buy a top courtesan from Qingfeng Courtyard and send her over."
Lan Tingche straightened his clothes and was admiring himself in the mirror. He knew that the three men in his grandmother's backyard would definitely give her a headache.
Li Yi was enjoying himself at the Princess's residence with his beloved, as he was not in court that day. However, the two of them were away, and he was summoned back home for an urgent matter. It wasn't until that refined and elegant man arrived with gifts that he realized he was in trouble.
I should have tried to persuade Helan properly.
This matter is not meant to upset the Prince of Zhenbei, but rather to upset this royal prince.
"Greetings, Your Majesty. I was busy with the Prince's affairs a few days ago and rushed to the capital without being able to pay my respects. Please forgive me."
Yuwen Helan curled the corners of his mouth and looked at his beloved grandson with suspicion. He was only a little over ten years older than him, yet he could actually call him "grandmother."
"No need for formalities, please rise."
The woman straightened her posture and raised her hand in greeting.
"I've heard that my grandmother has many servants in her household, and among them are countless close confidants. I have already accepted today's gift as a token of my appreciation."
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