Chapter 031 Unfathomable
The second princess and the third prince were arrogant and did whatever they wanted wherever they went, but for the first time they sat on a high position with restraint.
Yan You enthusiastically poured tea for them one by one.
The Second Princess couldn't help but take a sip of tea first, and was surprised to find that the tea was actually the top-quality Wushan Silver Needle, which was in short supply and was used as tribute all year round. In previous years, she had to ask the Emperor for several rounds to get this kind of good tea, but Xiaoliu got it right away?
It must be a show of force.
The second princess gritted her teeth and couldn't help but take a sip, and then another sip.
Ah! The fragrance of tea is overflowing and the aftertaste is endless.
When the Third Prince saw that the Second Princess could not help but start tasting the tea, he knew that he had to do it himself. He looked at the child who was placing tea and snacks in front of him, hesitating to say something.
Yan You's expression was subtly kind, and he smiled and coaxed, "Third brother, eat some, this is delicious."
The third prince couldn't help but glance at the second princess, who was still out of state.
Sister! You never taught me this attitude! This is not in the exam!
The Third Prince considered for a long time, then said hesitantly: "You..."
"Ah - yes, now that the fourth brother who was fighting against the eldest sister has withdrawn from the struggle to recuperate, I'm sure the eldest sister is very happy."
Yan You sighed sadly.
The words that the Third Prince had just prepared were stuck in his throat. He hesitated for a while before finally thinking it over again. He spoke excitedly, "I'm telling you—"
"My teachers always want me to please my father and never care what I think," Yan You held his forehead sadly, "Ah, maybe they don't care about me that much."
"It's not you." The third prince pursed his lips, his whole face looked like a bloated balloon.
He turned his head awkwardly and glanced at the Second Princess. She had her eyes slightly narrowed and was drinking happily.
“Xiao Liu! You…” he tried to speak again.
"Recently I've discovered that my elder sister seems to hate me." Yan You drew a circle on the ground with his toes and bit his lip. "Am I really unlovable?"
There was a hopeful look on the child's tender face, and the Third Prince's mouth was half-open.
The Fourth Prince and the Fifth Prince were both annoying little devils. Not only did they love to laugh at his muscular body, they also tried to trip them up every day.
The third prince himself had an arrogant face, and no child outside the royal family dared to associate with him.
The first time he saw the child's face with starry eyes, he was slightly stunned.
The child looked at him from the side without saying anything. For the first time, the Third Prince felt the joy of being an adult, the feeling of being relied upon and affirmed...
"If I had a brother who loved me very much..."
Yan You's words were over, but his thoughts were still there: "What a beautiful thing that is!"
The Third Prince was unable to resist, and he muttered: "The Fifth Prince..."
"Fifth brother?" The child looked confused, which showed that he did not take the Fifth Prince seriously. Yan You asked cautiously, "Is he very powerful?"
The Third Prince kept silent. What else could he say? He anxiously counted in his mind what he should say, but when he recalled it, he found that he had already said it all without realizing it, and he, who was supposed to say those words, was still in a daze.
The third prince could not help but look to the second princess for help, Sister, help, help!
Although she was sipping tea, the Second Princess, whose ears were not deaf, put down her teacup and cast a scrutinizing gaze on Yan You's face who pretended to be innocent.
"Are you aware of your situation?" the Second Princess pointed out coldly.
"Second sister, what you said is... Am I in a situation like boiling oil on fire right now?"
Yan You raised his eyebrows slightly: "It seems that you know my life experience?"
The Second Princess was stunned by this development.
The topic was diverted.
Yan You didn't give her a chance to struggle: "For me, this is not a big deal."
The second princess frowned, three questions swirling in her mind.
First, is Xiaoliu's story about a child born from a corpse really a lie? Or is he lying to her?
Second, what is the purpose of his saying these words?
Third, he kept teasing his brother, as if he knew everything his brother said, but his brother's words were all taught by her, wait! In other words, he guessed her conversation rhythm! In just a dozen seconds when they sat down?
The Second Princess suddenly realized that everyone had always underestimated the Sixth Prince in the cold palace, including herself who had been cautious enough. She had not thought enough.
Just like now, she had no plan to predict this situation!
Overall, Xiaoliu must know the background of the corpse-born child! So back to the second question, what is his purpose? Is he trying to shock them in this way?
The Second Princess' eyes gradually darkened.
The second princess became more cautious: "It's not a big deal, I mean..."
When it comes to fighting for the throne, doesn't he care about the stain of giving birth to a child from a corpse?
Yan You nodded with a smile and affirmed, "It's not a big deal."
Not a big deal? This is not a big deal? The Second Princess was full of absurdity. Her sharp eyes suddenly caught the talisman on Yan You's back, and her pupils shrank.
This talisman, in such a short time, has the arrogant Taoist priest already willingly bowed down to him? How on earth did he do it!
If the Taoist priest really serves him...
That’s right, it’s not a big deal, that’s right, it’s really not a big deal!
Furthermore, the identity of the corpse-born child can allow Yan You to get close to the strange god and really gain the support of a big force! Get rid of the current dilemma of floating in illusion!
To put it another way, the identity of the corpse-born child was originally a secret, and it would be easy to ask the Taoist priest to keep it secret! After all, the Taoist methods really make people dare not offend!
The Second Princess' back was soaked with sweat.
They had only been in for a dozen breaths, but the Sixth Prince not only guessed their purpose in an instant, but also immediately thought of a solution. No matter how you think about it, there is only one reason: his mental means are extremely brilliant, and he is a congenitally intelligent body! There is no other explanation. It is impossible that he was at the scene of their conspiracy, right?
They are not blind!
How old is the Sixth Prince this year? It seems like he has just turned seven years old. He is so enchanting at this age. If he really grows up... there will be no place for them to stand!
The cruel murderous intent gradually emerged in the Second Princess' heart.
But soon, she gave up the idea out of caution.
No, he only started to show up after he already had the ability to protect himself!
Yan You was looking up to express his friendliness to the Second Princess, with the talisman paper floating slowly behind him.
Who can really beat his master?
He prepared everything! Then he appeared before the world openly, making them jealous and hateful, but helpless to do anything but watch him grow more dazzling!
The Sixth Prince is so terrifying.
The Second Princess' breathing became rapid. She had come to Xiaoliu in such a hurry that it was obvious that she had fallen into his trap. She glanced at her brother helplessly. How was she going to get away with the Third Prince?
The Sixth Prince frowned. He picked up the teapot and asked gently, "Would you like another cup of tea?"
What else was put in the tea besides Wushan Silver Needle? Was it talisman water or something? Damn Lao Liu, you can control her, but how can you use talisman water to pollute Wushan Silver Needle!
The second princess was terrified to the extreme and was extremely angry.
“Pah—”
Yan You and the Second Princess were stunned. They didn't know which minister who wanted to curry favor with the rich and powerful had given them the white jade teacup, which fell to the ground and broke into pieces.
The sound of a tea set worth one hundred thousand taels and a tea set worth a few dozen cents breaking were both almost the same.
Just as the Second Princess was thinking, she slowly turned her head to look at her brother who was breathing heavily and looking extremely angry. After a moment of silence, she asked, "What's wrong with you?"
The third prince angrily accused: "You said you would only have one brother!"
The huge lump of flesh was breathing heavily, its big round eyes full of sadness.
Yan You silently made room for these two.
Children are always noisy when they are angry, but fortunately the second princess is already skilled enough to deal with the third prince.
Yan You stood on one side with his arms crossed, affirming the brother-sister relationship between them.
After a long time of effort, the Third Prince was finally pacified. Everyone was exhausted both physically and mentally, so Yan You decided to send him away.
"Second sister, I am very happy that you came to visit me. As for the purpose of your visit, I don't agree with it. You understand what I mean."
Yan You hinted as he said goodbye.
The Second Empress had a complicated expression on her face. She straightened her back and nodded slightly.
With such strength, it is normal that he is unwilling to give up that honorable position.
Yan You smiled slightly, showing a rare childish cuteness. He waved his little hand gently: "Well, I hope we can get along happily in the future!"
“…I hope so too.”
The procession of two or three people gradually walked away, and Yan You returned to the palace with ease.
The sun sets.
The Third Prince was walking on the road when he suddenly said, "Little Six is quite cute."
The flesh on his face trembled.
"Hmm..." The second princess responded vaguely.
Does Xiaoliu mean that even if they lose the fight, they won't die? Does he still care about that little bit of family affection?
"But I'm still your only brother."
"When Xiaoliu acted cute, were you touched by his cuteness?"
The third prince asked curiously.
The second princess snorted, "No."
The third prince was surprised: "But I have never seen such a lovely brother!"
The second princess did not answer.
Two or three figures fell on the palace wall, one fat and one thin, leaning against each other, blending into one, as if inseparable.
****
That night.
Yan You was awakened.
The weather was hot and humid, so he drank some water.
The child silently got up and became self-reliant.
Pulling aside the bed curtain, the palace maid who was usually easily awakened was now sleeping soundly on the small couch.
Yan You was a little confused. He didn't feel any pain in his body, so he shouldn't be invisible, right? Why was the maid still sleeping?
He inexplicably had a strange premonition in his heart.
He suddenly heard a sound. It seemed like the sound of a skirt rubbing against the ground. It was very slight, but it was particularly eye-catching at this moment.
One of Yan You’s shortcomings is that he is too curious. He couldn’t help but push the door open and walked out carefully.
Under the cold and condensing moonlight, his pupils constricted, and he saw a slender figure appear in the small garden. She had long hair and bare feet. She was wandering around in the small garden in a daze. When she heard the sound, she slowly turned her head back.
A familiar face appeared. There was a chill on the face, but the lips were extremely rosy. At first glance, it looked like a puppet, lifeless.
Yan You couldn't help but take a few steps forward. The remaining memories brought him a final cry. He called softly, "Aunt Yulan..."
The woman who appeared like a wandering soul in the garden that had changed drastically showed the gentle yet slightly bitter smile in her memory. She said in a trembling voice, "Your Highness, Yulan is back."
Everything is so quiet.
Yan You suddenly realized that, yes, it was too quiet, even scary quiet.
He could only hear his own heartbeat, but not hers.
In a palace where the Sky Watch was patrolling everywhere and where the Qilin's luck was blessing, how did she manage to walk back to Winterfell in this form?
***
The emperor stood by the railing holding a birdcage in his hand. The bird in the cage tilted its head lively and looked through the cage at the man outside.
Li Yuanfeng was reporting the witchcraft case to the emperor.
The situation is very clear. The eldest princess is not the real murderer, but the third prince is. The third prince used a strategy of hiding the truth under the lamp to frame the eldest princess. As for whether the second princess was involved, it depends on one's own opinion.
The emperor listened quietly, but chuckled and said, "The third brother has this little idea too? The plan is a bit crude, but he still needs to work on it."
Li Yuanfeng looked at the emperor and didn't dare to respond. The emperor just let the princes and princesses fight for the throne. This attitude made Li Yuanfeng think of the late emperor.
Before the late emperor died, he had never appointed a crown prince, and his children also fought each other fiercely. After the current emperor ascended the throne, they gradually became silent, and have not been seen since then. No one knows where they have gone.
The emperor did not care about Li Yuanfeng's attitude, but stroked his chin and thought: "Recently, many ministers want to be Xiaoliu's master, and they are fighting for it!"
The emperor turned to look at him: "Li Qing! What do you think?"
"I think the Sixth Prince is very talented." Li Yuanfeng said respectfully.
The emperor did not comment, but continued to ask with a smile: "Are you interested in being his legal teacher?"
Li Yuanfeng was shocked. He was not sure whether the emperor meant that. He was the emperor's staunch confidant, a slippery fish, and a person who avoided the fight for the throne as if it were a flood or a beast. He did not expect that he would be named by his immediate superior to surrender!
The emperor has pointed out the direction, he cannot ignore it, otherwise how could Li Yuanfeng be called a confidant?
The emperor never cared about Li Yuanfeng's love and hate.
"Xu Fang!" the emperor suddenly shouted, and Xu Fang took small steps forward.
"Someone has already delivered it to Xiaoliu, right? Take some time to go and take a look and see if it suits Xiaoliu's hand." The emperor said with a smile.
Xu Fang should be.
The night is like water, and the moonlight is shining.
The emperor raised his hand and tickled the bird in the cage. The bird chirped. His dark sleeves fell, and the black veins on his wrists were particularly prominent.
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