eurekapd Chapter 198 Viewing the Sea Pavilion
Chapter 198 Viewing the Sea Pavilion
Chapter 198, 198 Viewing the Sea Pavilion
Gongsun Yuan's question caught Ye Pianran off guard. She paused for a moment before smiling and saying, "Mother, since I started learning medicine from my master, I haven't had time to embroider anything anymore."
"Oh, really?" Gongsun Yuan said with a smile, "It's your mother who forgot that the needle you're holding now is no longer an embroidery needle, but a long needle for healing and saving lives."
Ye Pianran was puzzled as to why Gongsun Yuan would suddenly ask this. She noticed that Gongsun Yuan's embroidered shoes were somewhat worn, and knowingly replied:
"Mother, do you miss Ran'er's embroidery skills? When Ran'er has some time, I'll embroider a few new pairs of shoes for you."
“That’s not necessary. Studying medicine to save lives is a blessing to all people. Just study hard. Your embroidery skills were taught by your mother. Don’t you think I can embroider a few pairs of shoes?” Gongsun Yuan patted her hand and said:
"I just feel that you seem much more energetic than before, your hands and feet are stronger, and the skin on your palms has become a bit rough. You are no longer the delicate young lady you used to be, so I feel a little sentimental."
No one in the Marquis's mansion knew that Ye Pianran went out to practice martial arts at night, so naturally she dared not tell Gongsun Yuan that she met with Chunyu Yang every night. Although Jingxuan had unintentionally broken the unspoken barrier between her and Chunyu Yang on Xiling Mountain today, she was not yet ready to tell Gongsun Yuan that she had someone she loved.
"Ran'er learned some self-defense techniques from her master a while ago and has been practicing them every morning, so it's probably because of the changes in Mother's eyes." Ye Pianran lied and hugged Gongsun Yuan's arm affectionately. "But no matter how Ran'er changes, she is still Mother's precious darling."
Gongsun Yuan didn't seem to believe her, but she said meaningfully, "That was true in the past, but it won't be true in the future."
Hearing this, and recalling her encounter on Xiling Mountain, Ye Pianran's face suddenly turned red, and she said, "In short, Mother, you just find Ran'er an eyesore, that's all."
Gongsun Yuan chuckled: "Oh, you're blushing. Who are you thinking about?"
"mother!"
It was already past 1:45 AM when they left Gongsun Yuan's place. Looking up at the sun obscured by dark clouds, Ye Pianran's smile faded. She and Ye Lingyue went out again and took a carriage towards the Northern Martial Prince's Mansion.
At this moment, Chunyu Yang, with a cold and solemn expression, strode into the Guanhai Tower with Ye Cangqiong behind him.
The manager of Guanhailou Restaurant recognized Chunyu Yang. Upon seeing him appear, he immediately went to greet him personally, smiling obsequiously:
"Your Highness, our esteemed guest, is an honor to grace our humble establishment! Please, come in quickly!"
Chunyu Yang gave a faint "hmm" and walked upstairs with the innkeeper, his hands behind his back. As he went upstairs, he subtly glanced around the restaurant's lobby, and only looked away when he didn't find anyone suspicious.
Upon arriving on the second floor, Chunyu Yang chose the innermost private room, pushed open the door, and entered. After taking his seat, the innkeeper rubbed his hands together and approached with a smile, asking:
"Third Prince, would you like some appetizers? Our shop recently changed chefs, and they are excellent cooks, especially the 'Drunken Dream of Immortal Rain'..."
“No need, just bring two pots of pre-Qingming Longjing tea.” Chunyu Yang interrupted him, saying calmly, “I am discussing matters with someone here. If it is not important, do not disturb me.”
The shopkeeper's eyes darted around, and he hurriedly said, "Yes, yes, I understand. I'll take my leave now."
After the shopkeeper left, two pots of pre-rain Longjing tea were quickly served. Chunyu Yang asked Ye Cangqiong to open the window. Looking out at the sparkling Bibo Lake and the bustling road by the lake, he sipped his tea absentmindedly, seemingly lost in thought.
Not long after, a carriage approached from the direction of the imperial city, slowly drawing near the Guanhai Tower. Chunyu Yang seemed to sense something, his gaze falling on the carriage. He immediately recognized the patterns on the carriage, his expression hardening, and he put down his teacup.
The carriage soon arrived outside the Guanhai Tower. The curtain was lifted, and Chunyu Jing stepped out leisurely, followed by a graceful figure. After getting off the carriage, he felt a slight stirring in his heart and looked up at a window upstairs, where his gaze unexpectedly met that of Chunyu Yang.
Chunyu Jing nodded slightly to Chunyu Yang, then led the beautiful figure behind him into the Guanhai Tower.
After downing the tea in his cup in one gulp, Chunyu Yang's eyes grew even more profound.
He had invited Chunyu Jing to come here today to discuss matters concerning Ronghua Tower. He thought that given Chunyu Jing's suspicious nature, he would only come alone, but he did not expect that he would bring Ye Yingrou with him this time.
He remembered Tang Li saying that Ye Yingrou was the illegitimate child of Marquis Anshi and her half-sister. Although Marquis Anshi did not acknowledge Ye Yingrou's identity, she was still a member of the Marquis's bloodline. Was Marquis Anshi so willing to let her serve Chunyu Jing without any status or identity?
And what about Chunyu Jing? Why did he keep her by his side? Was she really that favored?
Just then, footsteps sounded outside the room. Chunyu Yang temporarily put aside his thoughts and looked up towards the door. There was a knock on the door, and the innkeeper himself opened it, welcoming Chunyu Jing and Ye Yingrou inside with a fawning smile:
"Fourth Prince, please come in quickly. The Third Prince is already waiting inside."
Chunyu Jing ignored the shopkeeper, waved his hand to indicate "step back," then smiled and said to Chunyu Yang:
"Third Brother, you've been waiting for a long time."
Chunyu Yang grunted in agreement and said, "Sit down."
Chunyu Jing sat down in the chair next to Chunyu Yang and poured himself a cup of tea.
Amidst the rising steam and the fragrant aroma of tea, Chunyu Jing closed his eyes, took a gentle sip, and said, "Pre-rain Longjing tea. I didn't expect that after all these years, Third Brother's taste has remained unchanged."
“I’m a sentimental person,” Chunyu Yang said.
Chunyu Jing smiled slightly and said, "I remember seeing Xuan'er at the Marquis's residence a few days ago. He's already grown up to my waist. If I count, he must be seven years old now, right?"
"Hmm," Chunyu Yang replied indifferently.
“Third Brother is not only a sentimental person, but also a devoted one,” Chunyu Jing said with a smile, his upturned lips making him look handsome yet sinister. “Even though my sister-in-law has been gone for so many years, Third Brother has insisted on never remarrying. This devotion makes us brothers feel ashamed.”
“I thought that the reason you haven’t taken a principal wife is because you’re deeply in love with Consort An,” Chunyu Yang retorted calmly.
Everyone knows that a prince's marriage and love life are not his own choice. He has one principal wife and two concubines, all daughters of court officials. If they find each other attractive and fall in love, it would be a beautiful story. But Chunyu Yang understands Chunyu Jing; more than women, Chunyu Jing loves power. The reason he hasn't taken a principal wife is that he hasn't yet found a woman who can provide him with greater support.
Because that kind of woman had already been betrothed to the Crown Prince and become his Crown Princess.
Chunyu Jing was indeed angered by Chunyu Yang's words, but he remained outwardly calm, only secretly clenching his teacup and sighing deeply:
"Third brother, you've really hit a nerve. Rong'er... she suddenly fell seriously ill a couple of days ago and has already left me."