Qi Rong finally returned.
Although she reeked of alcohol, her clothes were disheveled, and there were still a few ambiguous red marks visible around her neck and collar, she carried a perfumed scent.
Lin Diaodiao, who had been obediently perched on Lin Wanyue's shoulder, suddenly leaped up the big pear tree in the courtyard after being enveloped in the fragrance of cosmetics, refusing to come down no matter how much Lin Wanyue called her.
Qi Rong, his eyes glazed over and his face flushed, staggered toward Lin Yanping and Lin Wanyue. Just as he was about to speak, the Second Prince's Consort summoned several strong old women who forcibly stopped him: "The Second Prince has drunk too much. Take him away and give him a good wash with ice water!"
"He has elders above him and younger sisters below him. How can this be a place for him to run wild? He should tidy himself up properly, lest he disgrace the royal family."
"Hehehe, the Prime Minister once taught me at the Imperial Academy, so he can be considered my teacher. How could he possibly hold such a small matter against me?" Qi Rong said nonchalantly, his voice still carrying a hint of alcohol.
However, those burly old women were not easy to talk to. With the Second Prince's wife's orders, they dragged the Second Prince away without regard for his struggles.
Seeing Qi Rong being dragged away, Lin Wanyue quickly leaned over to the window and waved to Lin Diaodiao, who was still clinging to the tree and refusing to come down, beckoning her to come back.
Lin Wanyue silently wiped away a cold sweat in her heart. This second prince was exactly as her father had described. He used all his brains on finding women. He actually went out to find people in broad daylight, and he was so indiscriminate in his pursuit of women.
It was only because of the strict rules and regulations of this era that the Second Prince's Consort was able to swallow her anger; otherwise, she would probably have been beaten to death by the Second Prince's Consort sooner or later.
By the time Lin Wanyue finally managed to coax Lin Diaodiao down, the Second Prince Qi Rong had probably been tidied up as well, changed into clean clothes, and slowly walked over.
Qi Rong casually lifted the hem of his robe and sat down in front of Lin Yanping. "Prime Minister, you don't come to the Three Treasures Hall without a reason. Is there something you need to see me about today?"
The Second Prince's wife stood behind him, gritting her teeth, but still maintaining a dignified demeanor.
Lin Yanping glanced at Lin Wanyue, who was petting Lin Diaodiao beside him.
Lin Wanyue immediately flashed a sweet smile, easily winning over others with her extremely cute appearance.
"I'm here to help my second brother and sister-in-law strengthen the power of their protective amulets. The amulets we made before can calm the mind, nourish the skin, and protect the body. They can also ward off disasters and evil spirits when necessary. But the world is too chaotic, and even protective amulets can easily become tainted by those distracting thoughts. Sometimes we have to strengthen the power of their protective thoughts to make them more effective," Lin Wanyue explained with a smile.
"Really?" Upon hearing that it was for this matter, the Second Prince's Consort quickly took out a well-kept embroidered purse from her person. Inside was a peace charm that Lin Wanyue had sent earlier. She said with great gratitude, "Then I really have to thank Sister Wanyue."
"..." Qi Rong did not move, remaining lazily on the stool.
All three people turned to look at him.
The Second Prince's wife forced a smile: "Your Highness, I remember my sister had someone send you one before?"
The meaning is very clear!
What about yours?
Qi Rong raised an eyebrow and said, "Oh, that little thing? Baozhu took a liking to it last time, so she took it."
"Your Highness, don't you know this was painted by your sister herself! How can you just give it away so casually?" The Second Prince's wife practically spat out the words through gritted teeth.
She naturally knew the precious pearl that Qi Rong mentioned. It was a maidservant who had recently been promoted to a concubine position in the backyard. She had skin as white as snow, just like a pearl of the finest quality.
Qi Rong has recently taken a liking to her. Not only does she refuse to go to the Second Prince's Consort's courtyard, but she also refuses to go to the other concubines' places. She basically stays overnight in Baozhu's room and is exceptionally fond of her.
Of course, the Second Prince's wife wasn't immune to jealousy, but there was nothing she could do about it.
Everyone in the capital knows that the Second Prince Qi Rong is such a passionate and amorous person.
But it was one thing for her to be affectionate in ordinary times, but now that she was in front of the Prime Minister, she didn't give him any face at all. The Second Prince's wife really couldn't contain her anger.
"Baozhu is no stranger. It's just a talisman. I am a lucky man and the heavens will protect me. What could possibly happen to me?" Qi Rong flicked his fingers indifferently and said nonchalantly.
Lin Wanyue noticed that the Second Prince's wife's face had darkened, so she quickly spoke up, "What Second Brother said is true, but the peace talisman I drew can not only protect you, but also strengthen your body, purify your body, prolong your life, and even help you have more nephews."
"Otherwise, given Second Brother's current health, it's hard to say whether he'll be able to have children in the future."
"!!!" Qi Rong's expression changed.
He never expected that Lin Wanyue, such a young girl, would even know about such things!
Others may not know, but he himself is very clear that although he frequents brothels, he has exhausted a great deal of energy over the past two years.
Excessive indulgence harms his health, and he is getting worse every year. He often goes out to play but refuses to stay at home with his wife. In fact, a large part of the reason is that he doesn't want to be exposed.
Qi Rong couldn't help but look at Lin Wanyue with newfound respect. He hadn't expected that this little girl not only had the favor of his uncle and the emperor, but also actually had some real talent!
Otherwise, it would have been impossible to tell at a glance that he was no longer able to function properly.
Qi Rong remained silent for a moment, then turned to his wife, the Second Imperial Concubine, and said, "I have some matters to discuss with the Prime Minister. You should go back first."
The Second Prince's wife was pale, but she understood Qi Rong's meaning. She nodded stiffly and walked out awkwardly.
As soon as he stepped outside, he quickly asked someone to help him up before he returned to the backyard.
After dismissing the Second Prince's wife, Qi Rong left only his trusted confidants in the courtyard, dismissing everyone else before approaching Lin Wanyue with peace of mind.
“Since you’ve seen through me, Wanwan, your second brother is not happy either. Do you have any way to help your second brother? You’re too young to know, but there are many beauties in the world waiting for your second brother to help them…” Qi Rong’s words were interrupted by Lin Yanping’s coughs.
Lin Yanping gave him a cold look: "You lecher! Don't corrupt your sister."
Qi Rong laughed shamelessly, "My lord, what else can I be interested in if not women at my age? When I get to your age, I won't even have the chance to be interested in women anymore, so I have to seize the opportunity!"
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