Chapter 17
Although Li Yun was delighted at the thought, her face still didn’t show joy, and she looked back at Cai Lian and asked in a low voice, “Really? Do you think grandpa would be happy to see me transformed now?”
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“It’s true, although the old Prince always scolded Miss as a stupid girl, he really loves Miss! You may not know it but all these years, every time you got into trouble, the old Prince actually solved it for you in private . Otherwise, how could you be safe till now?” Cai Lian immediately nodded her head . Before, she would have never said anything to the Miss and she didn’t know why, but in the face of such a warm and cheerful young lady, she couldn’t help divulging everything .
“Really? Then grandpa really worried about me all these years . ” Li Yun nodded, thinking how lucky this body’s owner was compared to her last life as an orphan without anyone to call family .
“Yes! The old Prince loves Miss the most . None of the other misses in the house can beat Miss’ place in the old Prince’s heart . Even the Prince cannot match Miss in front of the old Prince . Since the death of Miss’ mother, the old Prince has been ever kinder to Miss . If the old Prince knew that someone had bullied Miss, he will be on your side no matter if you were in the right or wrong . Miss, there’s no need for this servant to say, you should know best how favored you are . ” When Cai Lian opened her mouth, she had a tendency to go on and on . Although today’s Miss was generous, she still shouldn’t do anything displeasing .
“Well, grandpa treats me well, of course I remember . ” Li Yun finally could breathe a little . If Cai Lian’s words were true, then it seemed that old Prince Yun’s spoiling made her become what she was today .
Cai Lian saw Li Yun’s head bowed in thought and stopped speaking .
Li Yun roughly understood this body’s circumstances in the Yun wangfu . It seemed that as long as she could fool the old Prince, everything else would be a breeze . She finally relaxed .
With a lightened mood, it was only then that she noticed that people on both sides of the street had stopped yelling or walking, all looking in her direction together . From time to time, their words reached her ears . Although the surroundings were noisy, she could still make out the general idea of what was happening .
It’s nothing more than “Look, this is Prince Jing’s carriage!”
“Yes, it’s Prince Jing’s carriage . ”
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“Prince Jing hasn’t been out of the house for ten years, and now it’s finally out, we have something to look forward to . ”
“I heard that today, Prince Jing played a half-day game with the emperor, but the emperor still hasn’t won against Prince Jing!”
“Too bad we can’t see the face of Prince Jing . ”
Li Yun looked at the carriage that was moving steadily in front, secured extremely tightly yet it still did not deter the people from discussing . And the voices were mostly worshipful, everyone’s eyes envious and reverent . She couldn’t help but sigh, he really had an effect on people .
In the middle of her sigh, her name suddenly passed into her ears .
“Miss Qian Yue seems beautiful today . It looks even more beautiful than the Prime Minister’s Miss Yu Ning!”
“In fact, Miss Qian Yue was also beautiful before, you just didn’t notice . ”
“Who said I didn’t? I found out a long time ago . ”
“Yesterday, it was Miss Qian Yue who burned Wangchun Lou!”
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“Yes! It was a pleasure!”
“I heard that Prince Jing rescued Miss Qian Yue today . ”
“Now seeing Prince Jing and Miss Qian Yue together, why does it look like a bride returning to her home1…”
Li Yun was listening carefully, but at the last sentence, her body slipped, nearly falling off the horse .
“Miss!” Cai Lian shouted in alarm, immediately hugging Li Yun tightly .
Li Yun only felt cold sweat on her forehead . A bride returning to her home? She glanced at the speaker—who seemed to be unaware—saying something to the people around her . She withdrew her gaze and looked at the carriage ahead . There was no movement, and she breathed a sigh of relief, hoping the person inside didn’t hear .
Amidst the discussing voices, they finally arrived at the Yun Mansion .
Li Yun had been tormented enough on the way . Without waiting for the carriage in front to stop, she dismounted and rushed into the mansion . She thought to herself to never walk on the street with this person again . Not paying attention, she hit a wall and was knocked back a step, only to hear Yun Meng’s shocked yell . Stunned, she looked up and saw the old man had fallen to the ground, looking pained .
“You… are you alright? I was going too fast!” Li Yun stepped forward and reached out to help him .
Cai Lian also hurried forward to help him .
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“Aiya, Miss, Prince Jing still hasn’t gotten off his carriage, so why are you walking so fast? The old slave’s old bones can’t take a hit from you . ” Yun Meng stood up with difficulty under the support of Li Yun and Cai Lian and complained to Li Yun, “Your Uncle Meng wants to live a few more years!”
“That, Uncle Meng, I’m sorry…” Li Yun felt infinitely guilty .
“Aiya, forget it . Are you worried because you haven’t eaten for a day? Is that why you’re running inside like this, ignoring the fact that Prince Jing is your guest?” Yun Meng saw the curtain pull open with Rong Jing coming out of the carriage .
“Yeah, I’m starving…” Li Yun lowered her head and seemed to hear Rong Jing chuckling, and she blushed slightly .
“Knowing that Prince Jing was coming, we have already prepared a feast . We can eat soon . ” Yun Meng pushed away Li Yun and Cai Lian, and quickly walked toward Rong Jing with a smile on his old face, his waist seeming not to hurt anymore, like Li Yun hadn’t run into him . Rong Jing was apparently a healing presence . He walked, laughing, “This old slave pays respects to Prince Jing . This old slave has looked forward to seeing Prince Jing for the past decade, hoping you’d leave your mansion . The Yun wangfu is blessed because of your presence today!”
“Uncle Meng overpraises me! It’s my fortune that Uncle Meng misses me . ” Rong Jing smiled shallowly .
Yun Meng saw Rong Jing being polite and courteous . He smiled so much that his eyes squinted into slits, and the whole person was a little brighter . “The old Prince has been waiting for you for a long time . Enter the house quickly!”
“I will trouble Uncle Meng to lead the way!” Rong Jing nodded with a smile .
Yun Meng turned and walked off, like a tiger stepping in the wind .
Li Yun was dumbfounded and turned to look at Cai Lian . The old man who had just been complaining to her had disappeared .
Cai Lian covered her mouth and giggled . At Li Yun’s look, she whispered, “Miss, don’t you know? Head Steward Meng is a Go enthusiast . He was always a top winner in the Go world . No one could defeat him . His only three defeats were to the seven year old Prince Jing . From then on, Head Steward Meng had his eye on Prince Jing . It was a pity that shortly afterward, Prince Jing became seriously ill . Steward Meng finally met him again, how could he be unhappy?”
“… !” Li Yun didn’t expect Rong Jing to be so overpowered . Seven years old? He was not human!
She looked closely at Rong Jing . This time, he did not hold an umbrella, but his steps were still gentle and elegant, back thin like bamboo . His moonlight-colored brocade was tailored just right . He walked unhurriedly, like poetry and painting, in an unparalleled style . It was difficult to imagine that had spent the past ten years at home .
Sure enough, if the heavens opened a door for you, they will also close a window .
“Miss, why are you dawdling? The old Lord wants to see you as well . ” Yun Meng strode a few steps and seeing Li Yun wasn’t keeping up, immediately called out to her .
“Oh!” Li Yun gathered her thoughts, hurried to keep up, and motioned to Cai Lian to follow .
Cai Lian understood and immediately trailed behind Li Yun .
The man in black did not enter the residence and only waited quietly beside the carriage .
1 In Chinese culture, it was traditional for a groom would escort his wife back to her parental/childhood home