HLnovel Chapter 134 Each with their own thoughts
Chapter 134 Each with their own thoughts
Chapter 134 Each with their own thoughts
Chunyu Shan keenly noticed Chunyu Yang's unusual behavior. He was amazed that his usually composed third brother would one day show his emotions, and he couldn't help but become curious.
Moon? Who is that?
Soon, he saw Ye Lingyue step into the backyard. His gaze lingered for a moment on the somewhat familiar maid's attire she was wearing, and Chunyu Shan narrowed his eyes.
Ye Lingyue did not recognize Chunyu Shan. Upon seeing Chunyu Yang, she only knelt and bowed to Chunyu Yang.
"Your subordinate Ye Lingyue greets the Third Prince."
"Ye Lingyue?" Chunyu Shan spoke up, "Who is Ye Cangqiong to you?"
Ye Lingyue raised her head, glanced at Chunyu Shan, who was dressed in blue and was handsome and upright, and said, "We are fellow disciples."
"Third Brother, when did you take in another female guard? It seems that a lot has happened around you while I was away from the capital," Chunyu Shan said with a smile.
Upon hearing his words, Ye Lingyue immediately understood his identity and hurriedly said, "So you are the Sixth Prince. I have never met Your Highness before and have offended you in many ways. I hope the Sixth Prince will forgive me."
"It's alright. Since you've never seen me before, I'll pardon you," Chunyu Shan said with a very kind smile.
"What brings you back at this time?" Chunyu Yang asked Ye Lingyue.
Ye Lingyue, mindful of Chunyu Shan's presence, did not elaborate, only saying, "I have a letter to give to Your Highness for review."
Chunyu Yang grunted in acknowledgment and turned to walk towards the study: "Come with me to the study for a detailed discussion." He did not invite Chunyu Shan, making it clear that this matter was not for others to hear. According to past practice, Chunyu Shan knew that his third brother had something he did not want him to know, so he would pretend to be ignorant and just wander around the Northern Martial Prince's residence. However, for some reason, he was extremely curious today.
In the center of the training ground, Chunyu Jingxuan's resolve vanished the moment he saw Ye Lingyue appear at the palace. Watching his father and Ye Lingyue walk away one after the other without even saying goodbye, he hurriedly abandoned his stance and chased after them with his weak and trembling legs.
Ye Yankang, who was standing to the side, saw him run away and thought he was playing with him, so he smiled foolishly and ran after him. If it weren't for his strange running posture, Chunyu Shan would have thought he was a real martial arts prodigy.
Interesting. Why did Jingxuan and Third Brother react so strangely upon seeing that maid? Chunyu Shan touched his nose, strode after her, and said with a smile to young Jingxuan:
"Xuan'er, would you like your uncle to give you a ride?"
Chunyu Jingxuan had been practicing horse stance for over two hours in the training ground, his legs aching so much they felt like they didn't belong to him anymore. Hearing Chunyu Shan's words, his eyes immediately lit up, and he was about to agree when he suddenly remembered that his uncle was a rival to his father for his elder sister. His face immediately hardened, and he stiffly refused:
"No, no need! Uncle, Father really doesn't have time to deal with you today. You should go back to your own palace as soon as possible!"
His ability to change his expression amused Chunyu Shan: "Who said Uncle Wang came to see your father? Uncle Wang is clearly here to give you a gift." With that, he presented the brocade box in his hand like a treasure, "Here, this is from Uncle Wang, why don't you open it and take a look?"
Oh dear, a gift! Uncle Wang always brings him back some novel gifts whenever he goes out to play. What could it be this time? No, no, Uncle Wang is just trying to get close to you! You absolutely can't fall for it!
Chunyu Jingxuan was in a state of great inner turmoil, but little did she know that her thoughts were written all over her face. Finally, as if she had made up her mind, she looked sadly at the brocade box in Chunyu Shan's hand and said through gritted teeth, "Xuan'er has grown up and only wants to practice martial arts and study military strategy so that he can inherit his father's mantle as soon as possible. Uncle, please don't use these things to bother Xuan'er anymore."
Chunyu Shan had watched Chunyu Jingxuan grow up since he was a child, and this was the first time he had ever heard such words come out of his mouth. Chunyu Shan found it amusing, and gave a feigned sigh, saying, "I didn't expect that just a trip would make Xuan'er dislike Uncle Wang after we came back. Well, since you all find me an eyesore here, I'd better leave."
After saying this, he sighed, shook his head, and walked towards the gate of the Prince's Mansion, waving the brocade box in his hand.
Once Chunyu Shan was out of sight, Chunyu Jingxuan grabbed Ye Yankang's hand and gestured, "Shh, Uncle Wang is finally gone. Let's quietly approach the study and listen to what Father and Guard Yue are saying."
Ye Yankang didn't understand, so he just raised his finger and put it to his lips to "shh" as he followed him step by step toward the study.
In the study, Ye Lingyue presented the letter written by Ye Pianran with both hands to Chunyu Yang, saying:
"Your Highness, this is a letter that Miss sent with Yue'er. Please take a look."
The letter was thin and light, and the lingering fragrance of her room seemed to still remain on the paper. The wisps of smoke drifted over, stirring Chunyu Yang's heartstrings.
Last night, after he sent Yue'er back to the Marquis's residence with that letter, no one knew how anxious and tormented he was. He couldn't sleep a wink, his mind filled with her image. He had prepared himself for no response, but to his surprise, only one night later, her reply arrived in his hands…
His fingertips casually traced the delicate words "To the Third Prince" on the cover. He suppressed his suddenly racing heartbeat, lowered his eyes, and carefully opened the letter with a tense expression.
What would she write in her letter? Would she rebuke him for pretending to be injured and teasing him, or...?
Upon seeing what was written on the paper, Chunyu Yang's cold and stern expression melted away, and the corners of his lips involuntarily curled up slightly.
Her reply was very brief and the sentences were extremely ordinary, yet he could sense the helplessness and dependence she felt at the moment she picked up her pen from her handwriting.
Chunyu Yang carefully folded the letter, looked up at Ye Lingyue, and said:
"Tell her a message for me: 'Meet at Jishi Medical Clinic at 9:00 AM three days from now.'"
Ye Lingyue's lips curled up into a smile, revealing two small, sharp teeth, and she said in a crisp voice, "Yes! This subordinate will go and reply to Miss right away!"
After saying this, Ye Lingyue immediately got up and returned to the Marquis of Anshi's residence. After she left, Chunyu Yang carefully put away Ye Pianran's letter, looked towards the door, and said coldly, "What kind of behavior is this, sneaking around like this? Come in, all of you!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Chunyu Jingxuan peeked out from outside the door. After confirming that no one was around, he ran into the study, grabbed Chunyu Yang's feet, and peered at the desk: "Father, what did my sister say to you? Did she mention me?"
Upon hearing this, Ye Yankang, who was following Chunyu Jingxuan, took his finger out of his mouth and clapped his hands foolishly, laughing, "Sister~ Sister~"
Chunyu Yang, with a stern face, originally intended to scold his son, but upon seeing this scene, the veins on his forehead twitched imperceptibly. He said with a helpless expression, "You interrupted your training without permission. You will need to practice for an extra hour tomorrow."
Chunyu Jingxuan gripped Chunyu Yang's sleeve tightly, both excited and anxious, and said, "Father, are you going to meet my sister? If Father could take me with you, I would gladly do three extra hours of training!"
Chunyu Yang: "Really?"
“Indeed! A gentleman’s word is as good as his bond!” Chunyu Jingxuan immediately replied.
"Dead horse blue chase!" Ye Yankang nodded in agreement.
Chunyu Jingxuan turned around and gave Ye Yankang an approving look. For the first time, he felt that having Ye Yankang as his study companion was the best decision he had ever made in his life!
Looking into his son's clear, bright eyes, filled with determination and demanding intent, and his rosy cheeks that were exceptionally endearing, Chunyu Yang ultimately couldn't bring himself to refuse, and said:
"You may come with me in three days, but you must remember to keep your promise. Tomorrow and the day after, you must practice for an extra three hours each day, without missing a single one."
Chunyu Jingxuan was dumbfounded. He... he only said to add three hours of practice tomorrow, not three hours every day! Feeling his legs trembling, Chunyu Jingxuan felt a pang of hesitation, but looking at his father's cold, stern face, and thinking that he would finally see Ye Pianran, he gritted his teeth and said:
"Yes! Xuan'er can definitely do it!"
At this moment, Chunyu Shan, who was walking slowly in the Northern Martial Prince's Mansion, raised his eyebrows slightly.
Three days later? 9 AM? Jishi Medical Clinic? Hmm, interesting…