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Chapter 425

CHAPTER 425 (1): MAKE A DIN

Pei Qianhao didn’t board the horse carriage right away, choosing to stay off to the side . “Your Majesty, please board the horse carriage first . ” We must show proper hospitality as the host nation; even if that wasn’t the case, Ning Lianchen is my younger brother-in-law . How can I let him board after me?

 

At the same time, Ning Lianchen understood Pei Qianhao’s intentions . As such, he only gave a slight smile before lifting the carriage’s curtain and boarding . Only after he was seated did Pei Qianhao himself board .

 

After everyone had taken their seats, the guard driving the carriage cracked the horsewhip, and the carriage headed for the capital gate with Nanzhao’s soldiers following behind . As commoners began to gather beside the procession, knowing that the carriage belonged to Nanzhao’s Emperor .

 

There was only one carriage when Nanzhao’s Emperor came to Beimin, but now there are two .  Some quick-witted civilians boldly speculated, “Could the spacious horse carriage in front belong to Prince Hao?”

 

Unlike the horse carriages from the Commandery Prince Residence, the ones from the Prince Hao Residence didn’t carry any sort of marking . Thus, everyone was only able to guess .

 

Inside the horse carriage, Liu Yinyin kept surveying her surroundings until she finally detected something amiss with Pei Qianhao’s expression . She immediately stood up, wanting to sit beside Ning Lianchen .

 

Afraid that she would fall down, Ning Lianchen reached out his arm to carry her over and place her on the seat beside him . “Why did you suddenly stand up for no reason?”

 

“The seat beside Fairy Elder Sister should be reserved for her husband . I’m giving my seat to him . ” Liu Yinyin giggled .

 

It was simple enough, but Ning Lianchen interpreted her words in another way .  That is to say, the one sitting beside her should be her husband .  Ning Lianchen’s heart sank .  Even if Yinyin is only 10, I should still keep a certain distance from her . If she continues clinging to me when she comes of age, how is she going to marry? Besides, doing so is also harmful for her reputation .

 

Realising that Ning Lianchen was silent, Liu Yinyin immediately grabbed his hand and tilted her head as she asked, “Why are you suddenly unhappy? Did I say something wrong?”

 

Before he could answer, Pei Qianhao spoke out instead . “You didn’t . ” Only I can take the seat beside Xi-er .

 

Su Xi-er tugged at Pei Qianhao and lowered her voice . “Don’t be so cold when you speak; you’ll scare Yinyin . ” He can be cold to others, but Lianchen and Yinyin are close to me . I hope he can stop being so cold in front of them .

 

Pei Qianhao reached out his hand and pulled her to his side, tightly hugging her before lowering his lips to her ears and whispering, “Xi-er, this Prince is unable to change my personality . I can only act warmly towards you, but I can try my best to improve . ”

 

Su Xi-er stared at him .  I can’t force him, just like how he doesn’t force me .

 

Sitting on the other side, Liu Yinyin became excited after witnessing the scene between them . She laughed to herself before imitating their actions with Ning Lianchen, doing it quickly enough such that he couldn’t dodge away . Hugging him around his waist, she moved upwards to whisper in his ear . “Did I imitate it well? I find that Fairy Elder Sister seems to quite like being embraced by others . Do you like it too?”

 

Ning Lianchen’s originally gentle face immediately darkened .  What on earth is going on in this girl’s brain?!

 



Unlike Ning Lianchen’s dark expression, Pei Qianhao heartily laughed and teased, “This Prince thinks that Yinyin learnt it quite well . Your Majesty is lucky . ”

 

The cold aura surrounding Pei Qianhao had dissipated significantly, prompting the corners of Su Xi-er’s mouth to rise .

 

Ning Lianchen was still wearing a stormy expression as he used both hands to remove Liu Yinyin’s grasp . “Sit properly . If you don’t behave like a proper lady, how are you going to find someone to marry in the future? Do you think that I will continue raising you for your entire life?”

 


CHAPTER 425 (2): MAKE A DIN

Every word was harsh, especially the last sentence, which made Liu Yinyin’s face go pale . She helplessly looked at Ning Lianchen, feeling wronged . “I don’t want you to raise me forever . Once I am 15, I will leave the palace and find my own way of survival . ”

 

Pei Qianhao commented, “You have quite a bit of backbone to do that . ”

 

“Don’t join in . ” Su Xi-er pinched his waist .  Why is he so talkative today?

 

Pei Qianhao lowered his head and smiled at her, lowering his voice . “This lass Yinyin is interesting . In this Prince’s opinion, there may be some chance between her and your Imperial Younger Brother in the future . ”

 

“I see that you really have nothing better to do since you can think about others’ trivial matters . ” Su Xi-er chided him as she pinched him again .  A while ago he was talking about matching Ruo Yuan and Wu Ling, and now he’s saying that there’s a chance for Yinyin and Lianchen to get together . Such a thing will depend solely on them .



 

A glint flickered across Pei Qianhao’s eyes as he hushed his voice even further, almost touching his lips to her ears as he spoke . “How can you say that this Prince has nothing to do? Isn’t getting above you counted?”

 

To think that he can talk about such unbridled things so naturally .  Su Xi-er didn’t know how to reply, so she could only glare at him . “Your mouth is full of nonsense . ”

 

Seeing her flustered appearance, Pei Qianhao was reminded of their nuptial night .  That medical book is really accurate . As long as you understand the method and use the correct amount of force, a married couple’s life will definitely be harmonious . I should reward Imperial Physician Zhao for giving me such a good book .

 

In contrast to their warm bickering, the atmosphere on the other side of the carriage was akin to a fierce storm .

 

Liu Yinyin ignored Ning Lianchen, scooting over until she was as far as she could be from him . Meanwhile, Ning Lianchen allowed her to do as she pleased .  I can’t spoil her too much, otherwise, she’ll lose all sense of propriety and forget her manners . Just look at what has happened after letting her go for just a short while; anything can come out of her mouth!

 

When we return to Nanzhao, I have to make sure to distance myself from her so that she won’t keep thinking about nonsensical and useless things .

 

The horse carriage soon reached the suburban area after passing the capital’s gates, and the time for separation was fast arriving .

 

Su Xi-er’s attempt to stop Pei Qianhao was futile as he carried her off the carriage bridal style in front of Ning Lianchen . “After such a long bumpy ride, do you feel uncomfortable?”



 

“How could I be that weak?” Su Xi-er cast a sidelong glance with him, her heart suffused with warmth .

 

Suddenly, Liu Yinyin said from inside the horse carriage . “I’ll get down by myself . ” She lifted the door curtain and stepped out without hesitation .

 

However, before she could jump down, she ended up losing her balance . She pitched forward, and closed her eyes in fright as the sight of the ground rapidly closed in .

 

In the blink of an eye, an arm reached out from behind the curtain, and Ning Lianchen pulled her back in the nick of time before bringing her off the carriage .

 

Gazing at the handsome face that was magnified before her eyes, Liu Yinyin’s heart skipped a bit before she pushed him away . Liu Yinyin suddenly felt as if her heart had never thumped so wildly before .  Could I be ill? I have to find an imperial physician to take a look for me when we return to Nanzhao, but it can’t be Imperial Physician Fang!

 

After dismissing the soldiers and guards, Ning Lianchen walked to Su Xi-er with a trace of a smile on his lips . “I’m leaving now, but I will return once I have stabilised the matters of the court . ”

 

“This Prince will secretly dispatch 800 soldiers to aid you in your endeavours . ”

 

“Many thanks, Prince Hao; your 800 elite soldiers can compare to the strength of more than 10,000 soldiers . I will only use them as a last resort . ” Ning Lianchen calmly stated .  It’d be best if I can smoothly reclaim Yun Ruofeng’s remaining military power and sacrificial soldiers without losing anyone .





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