Chapter 60: She wants to go to Ning City?

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  Xiao Putao finally couldn't help it, looking at Gongzi who since the last time Wangye brought him out for a trip and came back, insisted on having that sugar lotus seed!

  "Young master, you've counted those sugar lotus seeds nearly ten times already." The young master seemed to be in a trance, and even the small grapes looked depressed.

  Liu Qingyu held a small jar, took out a sugar lotus seed and reluctantly covered the lid, put it in her mouth, savoring carefully, the corners of her mouth slightly curved, elegant and quiet as if the jade orchid was in full bloom.

  The little grape saw the young master of her own family and didn't hear what he said, so she couldn't help but speak out again, "Young Master!"

  "Ah! What's wrong?" Liu Qingyou was startled and looked at Xiao Putao with some confusion, not understanding why his servant had a ghostly expression when he saw him.

  "Master, even if you count the lotus seeds a hundred times more, they won't decrease in number. They also won't disappear. Next time you want to eat them, just ask Master Wang to buy some for you again!" Little Grape felt a sense of frustration, every time Master and Master Wang were together, Master would become like a hedgehog with its quills raised, but then he would regret what he said afterwards.

  "Who! Who likes the things she buys!" The ear roots were slightly red, but the small can in her hand was still being held. This was a special small can made by Zi Ruoye, which was not too heavy and could hold many sugar lotus seeds, just right for Liu Qingyou to carry with her.

  "Yes, the young master doesn't like it at all. He doesn't like it every morning when he wakes up and checks if there's a pile in that jar. He doesn't like it every time he opens the jar and takes a look at the sugar lotus seeds inside. It's really true that he doesn't like it." Little Grape rolled her eyes, the young master was indeed speaking with a forked tongue. After serving him for these days, Little Grape had also gradually become familiar with Liu Qingyou, so she would occasionally say something that left Liu Qingyou speechless.

  "Little grape!" Having been struck at his weak point, Liu Qingyu let out a soft rebuke, but the tone of his voice sounded more like he was embarrassed and angry.

  Xiao Pu Tao didn't make a sound anymore, was he not going to speak? He immediately looked at the various hairpins placed aside like scrap iron, "Young Master, what should be done with these things?" Unknowingly, after looking for a long time, he also felt that those hairpins were truly tacky.

  Liu Qingyou only then remembered that the Japanese wanted to let Xiao Putao handle these hairpins, but in the end that bastard took himself, Shangguan Meng and Yunrong together to the market, and after returning was made dizzy by joy, if not for Xiao Putao reminding him, he would have long forgotten that these things were still here with him.

  What a waste...

  Suddenly thought of that bastard with a reluctant look, "Find a box to put it away." If it's still given to Li Yu now, after so many days have passed, the little grape will definitely be bullied again. That bastard is obviously a prince, but looking at her looking at those ornaments with a really reluctant look, he'll just leave it behind.

  Xiao Putao carefully put away the exquisite hairpins and ornaments one by one in a box, then casually placed it in an out-of-the-way corner, thinking that the things inside would probably not be used for eight lifetimes.

  Liu Qingyu looked out the window, having just heard that Xiao Putao said that scoundrel had gone to court early in the morning. He finally realized that others went to court every day, but she only went occasionally, and this occasional interval was not short.

  "Master, it's time for us to get up and have breakfast. The king should be back around this time too." Little Grape took a glance outside the window, the sun had already risen for a while, by right, the king should also be back around this time.

  "Hmm." Liu Qingyou finally stood up, put the small jar into his sleeve, and walked out. That scoundrel wouldn't come to his courtyard for nothing, and there was a faint gloominess at the bottom of his eyes, so having three meals a day was the happiest time for him... after all, he could see her.

  Yun Cong sat beside the stone table in the small courtyard, where tea utensils were placed, and the fragrance of tea wafted through the air. She lightly picked up her teacup, but at this moment, her brow was slightly furrowed. After Prince Wang left for his morning court session, she began to feel restless, yet couldn't shake off the unease in her heart, unsure of its cause.

  Nowadays Yun Ning has shed her faint greenness, adding a charming and enchanting charm. A slight frown can make people's imagination run wild. The morning breeze blows by, blowing up the green silk to cover her face. The simple bun adds a lazy charm.

  "It's time for dinner, Master Yun." The little servant came forward and said. Master Yun was not used to being served by others, almost everything he did himself, so the servants arranged by the king didn't know what to do.

  Yun Congling nodded slightly and also stepped out. When Wang Ye returned, he asked her if anything had happened in the imperial court today?

  Zi Ruoye walked directly towards the direction of the Wang Fu in the morning, letting the small servant return to the Wang Fu first. She walked alone on the street, and the imperial edict in her arms felt like a hot potato. Zi Ruoye had a headache, if it were before, she might have agreed without hesitation, but now how could she tell Yun Cong?

  It's probably because the conversation has reached a certain point, Yun Cong would use her eyes to silently stop herself. Now there's also Shang Guan Meng, Meng'er probably as soon as she hears that she wants to go on a long trip, is afraid of directly shedding tears. Liu Qingyou... Ah!

  Zi Ruoye's walking speed could be said to be slow to the point of being unable to get any slower, but even at a slower pace, there would still come a day when she would arrive. Zi Ruoye lifted her head and gazed at the large gate of her own Wang Fu, hesitating for half a day.

  How can I tell them?

  I have something to attend to and need to go on a long trip?

  The Emperor sent me out on a trip?

  Actually, the most important thing is not whether she goes out or not, but whether those two men will follow her or not. Zi Ruoye let out a soft sigh. As for Liu Qingyou, she should be staying in the Wang Fu, and it's likely that she won't return for several months. Besides, the climate in Ning City is dry, and these two men who grew up in the capital city probably can't adapt to it. So as long as we can persuade Yun Cong to stay behind too, everything will be fine.

  The gatekeeper saw Ziyueye a long time ago, but seeing Ziyueye just lingering at the door, muttering something in his mouth, he couldn't help but wonder. This prince has arrived at the gate of his house, why hasn't he gone in yet? It looks like a guest who came to visit but had no way in.

  "Your Highness? Has something happened?" The guard always walked down strangely, asking in a low voice, his face also carrying a hint of solemnity.

  Zi Ruoye waved her hand, "Nothing. The king has entered." After finishing speaking, she stepped forward and entered the palace, heading straight for the small pavilion where they had dinner together.

  When Zǐ Ruò Yè walked into the dining hall, she saw that the three of them were already seated and waiting for her. Yún Níng's pink dress was elegant, Shàng Guān Mèng's light yellow attire was warm, and Liǔ Qīng Yōu's white clothes were refined. From a distance, she could hear the three of them talking, with most of the questions being asked by Shàng Guān Mèng, and Yún Níng answering in detail, while Liǔ Qīng Yōu occasionally chimed in with a couple of sentences.

  Yun Cong noticed as soon as she walked in that Ziyue Ye was wearing a court dress, and couldn't help but smile lightly at her. This person could have gone back to change into another outfit before coming over, but for some reason, Ziyue Ye really didn't like the court dress on her body. "Your Highness, why don't you come over?"

  As soon as Yun Cong's words fell, the other two looked at her, and Shangguan Meng directly ran out and rushed into Ziyue Ye's arms.

  "Madam, you're back." The bright eyes looked at Ziyue Ye, and with a satisfied expression, he pounced into her arms. Since coming to the Wang Fu, every morning, Shangguan Meng would wake up early, just to have breakfast together with Ziyue Ye. Even the servants who followed him to the Wang Fu were shocked, knowing that their young master was not an early riser.

  Zi Ruoye nodded, with an inexplicable pampering, gently pinched the slightly chubby face of Shang Guan Meng, "Hmm, I'm back. Meng'er always rushes over to me directly every time he sees me, doesn't he ever worry about rushing into the wrong person?" Zi Ruoye then pulled him by his soft and small hand, walking towards the dinner table.

  What's wrong?

  In his bright eyes, full of confident spirit, he absolutely wouldn't misjudge the direct wife, even if the wife was among many people, he could definitely find her without any mistake. His gaze turned to Ziyueye pulling on his hand, with a small face full of happy smile.

  Liu Qingyou saw Zi Ruoye walking over and gruffly said, "You're back so late, didn't those people from the early court session give you a hard time, you scoundrel?"

  Zi Ruoye was slightly taken aback, and smiled as she said, "No way... let's have lunch." Yun Ning had been by Zi Ruoye's side for so long, and now he could still pick up on her subtle unease. Seeing that she didn't want to say anything, he looked at her with a questioning gaze.

  "Let's eat first. Hehe......" Zi Ruoye felt a bit embarrassed, Liu Qingyou sat across from her, Yun Cong sat on the left, and Shangguan Meng sat on the right. The servant then slowly brought out breakfast.

  Sour and spicy bamboo shoots, fried dough sticks with soy milk, sauce beef, and plain congee - although the variety is not many, it's also complete, just enough to satisfy the different tastes of Zǐ Ruò Yè and his masters.

  Zi Ruoye served the white porridge to Yun Ning, presented sweet dumpling soup to Shang Guan Meng, and served soy milk to Liu Qingyou. Only then did she say, "Let's eat!" She herself picked up a bun and started eating.

  Yun Cong watched as the person ate baozi with abandon, shaking her head in dismay. She had said something to him several times but it was no use, so she just let him be. He ate quietly, very calmly.

  Liu Qingyou also noticed the subtle strangeness of Zi Ruoye, could it be that someone in the imperial court really made things difficult for this scoundrel? She slightly furrowed her brow, and after a while, she would go back to write a letter, asking her mother to help with these matters. However, looking at her eating appearance, she felt speechless towards this scoundrel. Lowering her head, she started drinking her own soy milk, sipping it quietly and elegantly. Even the eating manner of Shangguan Meng was very good-looking.

  Zi Ruoye looked at the eating posture of the three people beside her and couldn't help but think that indeed, people are different. She always felt that eating baozi with hands was the most delicious. However, if it were Yun Ning and the others, they would probably use chopsticks to eat. If it were usual, Zi Ruoye would have finished in a few bites, but today, anyone with discerning eyes could see that she was eating extremely slowly.

  Pick up your chopsticks, I'll give you some small dishes. Here's a little dim sum for Liu Qingyou. And here's a crystal bun for the glutinous rice ball that's eating with its head down. Ha ha, "You're not eating enough, you need to eat more to gain weight."

  Yun Cong looked at the small dish in front of him, his face involuntarily turning sour. After all, he didn't have a big appetite to begin with. Listening to what that person said, he couldn't help but think of Zi Ruo Ye's playful teasing words, and his face slightly reddened as he ate slowly. This guy just wanted to drag things out, right? Was this meal going to take all day?

  Shangguan Meng looked at the crystal clear water crystal bun, the transparent outer skin was sparkling and very cute. Without saying a word, he took a bite, his small mouth lightly biting, his shining eyes full of happiness, this bun is delicious. It's even more delicious because it was given to him by his wife.

  Liu Qingyou looked at the small pastry in front of him, his ears slightly red, but still said, "It's actually you who put it for me, then I'll eat it." He picked up the small pastry and took a light bite, feeling sweet in his heart. However, that bastard had given him too many, he couldn't finish them all either.

  Zi Ruoye didn't know how much she had eaten, but she stopped when she felt like vomiting. She looked at Yun Cong and the others, who had already put down their chopsticks, with a faintly evasive gaze.

  What's meant to come will come, what's meant to be said will be said...

  Shangguan Meng looked at Ziyue Ye with curiosity, "Wife, you're so hungry today? Do you want to eat more? Should I ask the kitchen to make something else?"

  Liu Qingyou also looked at Ziyue Ye with a strange expression, although he was shocked by this glutton's appetite when they first had dinner together for the first time. He thought that women usually eat more than men, so he let it go. But today, wasn't it a bit too much? "Are you really very hungry today?"

  Yun Cong smiled lightly and said, "If the prince is still hungry, I'll go cook some more." But can you still eat? Looking at the table, almost all of the dishes had been eaten by the prince.

  "Uh...this...never mind." Looking at Yun Cong's eyes, Zi Ruoye dodged and hid, but couldn't deceive Yun Cong after all. If she ate any more, she would burst to death...

  "Then let the king speak. Today, it seems like there's something he wants to say to us?" Yun Cong slightly turned her gaze towards Zi Ruoye, with an unyielding look in her eyes that didn't allow Zi Ruoye to evade.

  "What did your wife mainly tell us?" Upper official tilted his head, with a curious look. Even Liu Qingyou had an inquiring expression.

  "Actually... it's not a big deal." Zi Ruoye spoke up, "It's just... I hope Meng'er and Liu Qingyu can return to their own..." Before she could finish speaking, she saw Shangguan Meng lower his head, slightly trembling, and even Liu Qingyu's face turned pale in an instant.

  "You... originally wanted to drive me away today, didn't you?" Liu Qingyao said lightly. It seemed that was the case, after all, he had been staying in the Wang Manor with a shameless face, and despite delaying the wedding time again and again, she hadn't mentioned anything about it, probably waiting for him to take out the imperial edict and not wanting to hurt his feelings.

  "It seems that this young master has disturbed you... This young master will leave immediately." As he spoke, his eyes also reddened slightly. Even the proudest person would be hurt after being humiliated for too long, it seemed.

  "Madam, isn't Madam going to ask about me?" Upper Official Mochen raised her small face, and indeed her small face was covered in tear stains. As she spoke, tears rolled down like broken pearls.

  "No, no, no! Don't cry. Let me finish speaking first." Zi Ruoye hurriedly comforted them, taking out a handkerchief to wipe away the tears on Shangguan Meng's small face. They had lived there for so long, how could they be driven away? Even Liu Qingyou's pale little face made her feel anxious.

  Yun Cong had been quietly sitting aside, listening to the words of Zi Ruoye, and understood something between the lines. He asked aloud, "Your Highness, are you going out?" Even if he was panicked for a moment, he quickly calmed down. If it wasn't about going out, he wouldn't have said such things.

  "Uh-huh." Zi Ruoye let Shang Guan Mengwu nestle in her own arms, lightly replied, and looked at Liu Qingyou with a helpless expression, "I didn't want to drive you away, really."

  Liu Qing's anxious heart finally calmed down when he heard the word "really", his face slowly regained its composure. At that moment, he really didn't know what to do next, he could lower his head and shamelessly follow her around, but if he was rejected, he really wouldn't know how to proceed next time.

  "This morning, Zi Yan Ran asked me to go to Ning City to investigate the missing coal case from last month." Zi Ruo Ye said softly, looking at Yun Cong's eyes.

  As expected, Yun Cong's heart skipped a beat, Ning Cheng! So far from the capital city, "Your Highness, is this true?"

  Zi Ruoye gently grasped Yun Ning's hand, "Mm. So I think you should go back to your own residence first, that way there will be someone to take care of things, right?" Going back home would definitely be safer, although she would still send a shadow to follow him when he left, but she just couldn't help feeling worried.

  "This young master lives here very well!" Liu Qingyou turned her head, knowing her intention, but why did she have to go to such a distant place as Ning City? Biting her lip, she didn't understand why Zi Yanran sent Zi Ruoye.

  "Hmm, but isn't it safer to go home?" Zi Ruoye said, and the glutinous rice ball in her arms also stopped crying.

  Shangguan's misty eyes looked at Ziyue Ye, his small nose twitching with a weak nasal tone, asking, "Wife going to Ning City?" Although he didn't often go out, he still knew where Ning City was. His small mouth pouted slightly, as he had just thought that his wife no longer wanted him.

  "This young master thinks it's very safe here!" Liu Qingyou lightly pursed her lips, listening to this bastard's words, probably going alone.

  "I'm going on a business trip for several months, I've already told Liu Chengxiang and the Minister of Justice about it this morning, they'll be here to pick you up soon. When I get back, you can come over again." Zi Ruoye gently coaxed, trying not to stir up the emotions of the two people who were already agitated.

  Liu Qingyu stood up fiercely, biting her lip and staring at Ziyue Ye before leaving. Shangguan Meng also slowly emerged from Ziyue Ye's arms and left quietly. The silhouettes of the two people looked somewhat lost.

  At least nothing's wrong for now...

  Zi Ruoye looked at Yun Cong beside her, "Yun Cong... you..."

  "Does the king still not understand Yun Cong?" The eyes were firm, even if the king's martial arts were high, but with someone by his side, wasn't that good? "Isn't it good for Yun Cong to accompany the king?"

  Zi Ruoye looked at Yun Ning, her heart aching slightly. They had only been married for less than two months and were already apart. She was reluctant to part with him, but the trip to Ning City made her feel uneasy. She didn't want Yun Ning to accompany her into danger.

  "Yun Ning, if I'm not here, the palace will be short of one master. If you also go with me, I'm afraid the palace will be in chaos." Zi Ruoye looked at Yun Ning, but she actually thought that such a terrible excuse would definitely not be agreed to by Yun Ning.

  His eyebrows were tinged with worry, but he said quietly, "Let Yun Cong consider it for a night." If it were usual, he would have followed past. But the king's words were indeed... The emperor sent King Mo to go, if something happened in the Wang Fu again. However, he did not want to leave her side.

  Holding him from behind, feeling the slight tremble in his body, she knew that Yun Cong was also trapped in a dilemma. In fact, it didn't matter if Yun Cong followed her, but she didn't want him to get hurt again. She said softly, "I promise you, I'll definitely come back safely, trust me? Zi Yanran told me to return before Qing Lan's envoy arrives. I will absolutely return before that."

  Yun Cong's face was expressionless, her body slightly trembling. The warmth from behind her back was transmitted in waves, but she still said softly, "Yun Cong still wants to think about it." If she were injured, what would be the use of guarding the grand Wang Fu?

  Zi Ruoye suddenly picked up Yun Cong in the next second and walked towards her room, unable to think, unable to let Yun Cong think.

  Yun Ning's face turned slightly red as she held onto Zi Ruo Ye's neck, "Your Highness, what are you...?" The servants all widened their eyes in surprise, looking at them with embarrassment, leaving Yun Ning unsure of how to react.

  "In a few days, I'll be leaving, and these past few days need to be made up for..." Zi Ruoye lowered her head, nibbled on Yun Ning's ear, and said with a flirtatious tone, her eyes narrowed.

  She heard the implication in his words, and Yun Cong's face turned red as he buried himself in her arms. A muffled voice came from within, "It's broad daylight now!" How could this person be so...! Yesterday wasn't she already... Thinking of this made his face even redder.

  "It's just right in the daytime. Hehe." Zi Ruoye's cheerful voice reached Yun Cong's ears, and she quickly walked into the house using her lightness skill. Closing the door and lowering the bamboo curtain, the room was instantly filled with a soft glow. Her movements were swift and smooth, "Cong'er... I missed you." Before Yun Cong could react, his soft lips were already sealed, followed by gentle moans. He couldn't think of anything else, his mind was a complete blank as he let Zi Ruoye do as she pleased.

  Layer upon layer of pink clothing slipped off, revealing a slender figure as white as the finest jade, which was even more alluringly pale in the soft sunlight, leaving only gentle murmurs and deep entwinement.

  Digression

  It's all messed up... How pitiful...

  The green vegetables and tofu almost killed the fish...

  Meat... fish is good to eat meat... TAT