Chapter 14 Ruthless Beauty Destruction

e court today, so all the impeachment memorials have been sent to the Imperial Study Room. I wonder how Father will handle it But it's true that my grandfather, Old Grand Duke Yun, fell ill from anger...Chapter 14: Ruthless Hands Destroying Beauty

Hearing this, Ling Lian and Yi Xue looked at Jade Zi Shu in confusion. Even though they had been with their young miss for a long time, they still did not know what kind of entanglement existed between the young miss and Prince Yu. They only knew that there was a deep bond between them which no one could interfere with. After Jade Zi Shu spoke, he said nothing more and leaned against the soft couch. With his jade-like hand supporting his forehead, he watched Yun Qianyue as she sewed.

Yun Qianyue devoted herself entirely to sewing the clothes in her hands. The needlework was like a cloud ball in her hands, forming countless flowers that were well-arranged and beautiful to look at without any clutter.

Ling Lian and Yi Xue exchanged glances and also sat beside the fire pit. It was delightful to watch their young miss sew clothes.

The room was quiet, filled only with the sound of Yun Qianyue's needlework and fabric rubbing together.

Time passed inch by inch; several times, the wick of the lamp in the room was adjusted. The east began to show a pale gray light.

The small snow that had fallen all night stopped at some point. It was already bright daybreak with clear skies and sunshine. Yun Qianyue finished her last stitch, laid down her work, and turned to give Jade Zi Shu a smile while holding the clothes.

Jade Zi Shu seemed to see a ray of sunlight breaking through his defenses and entering his heart. He shook his head slightly and smiled, asking, "Is it done"

"It's done!" Yun Qianyue laughed happily as she asked, "I haven't made clothes for you in so many years; do you think they fit properly"

"They must fit perfectly!" Jade Zi Shu said with a smile.

Yun Qianyue blinked her eyes and tossed the clothes at Jade Zi Shu. Stretching, she sighed, "It's really not good without a sewing machine! If I had one, it wouldn't have taken until midnight to finish; an hour would be enough."

Jade Zi Shu reached out to take the robe and suggested with a smile, "Why don't you make a sewing machine tomorrow"

"I'm not planning on opening a clothing factory!" Yun Qianyue shook her head and murmured before urging him, "Hurry up and change behind that screen! Of course, if you want to change in front of us three women, there's no problem; we don't mind admiring Prince Yu's body."

Ling Lian and Yi Xue both blushed.

Jade Zi Shu smiled and shook his head as he stood up, taking the clothes into the screen behind him.

Yun Qianyue leaned sideways, falling onto a cushion. Ling Lian and Yi Xue immediately stood up to come to her bedside, one on each side massaging her shoulders. She sighed contentedly, "You two are really very considerate! I definitely won't be willing to part with you both once we get married!"

Ling Lian and Yi Xue's blush deepened again as they said in unison, "Young Miss, we don't want to marry others!"

"Isn’t it true that women have to get married" Yun Qianyue glanced at the two of them with a blank expression and murmured, "But you can wait; I’ll focus on getting myself married first before thinking about your matters."

The two laughed in unison, saying, "Young Miss is really anxious!"

Yun Qianyue nodded calmly without blushing or breathing heavily, saying, "Yes, I'm extremely anxious!"

The two looked at her and found it even funnier. Ling Lian teased, "Young Miss, when I went to Prince Rong's residence to get the silk fabric on that day, I saw a peach tree planted in the southwest corner of Purple Bamboo Courtyard! Young Lord Jing must be more anxious than you are; he plans to force it into bloom even before spring comes."

Recalling the peach tree which had already sprouted buds, Yun Qianyue said with both amusement and exasperation, "He tends that peach tree more carefully than me. I thought when Zi Shu came over those days he was rushing back to work because of busy official duties; turns out he was dealing with that peach tree. This person...I really can't understand him!"

Ling Lian and Yi Xue also laughed.

The laughter in the room dispelled the fatigue from a long night.

Jade Zi Shu slowly emerged from behind the screen, and Ling Lian and Yi Xue both exclaimed with admiration.

Although it was still just clothes, Prince Yu's clothes used to look no different from ordinary men’s robes; they were wide-sleeved and spacious. If there was anything special about them, it would be that the fabric was more luxurious compared to regular robes. But now it was different. From the collar, to the waistband, down to the hem and sleeves, besides the exquisite embroidery, he had also broken away from the usual broad style of men's clothing; his shoulders were wide while his waist was narrow, neither too big nor too small but perfectly fitting. Originally already possessing a noble elegance surpassing ordinary people, now it added an extra layer of splendor and nobility. The sunlight streaming through the window made him stand tall like a jade tree, exuding an aura that seemed to command respect from afar.

Just one set of clothes could make someone seem completely different.

"Hmm, indeed just right!" Yun Qianyue leaned on her hand and looked at Jade Zi Shu with evident satisfaction, but then enviously said: "Why are you so good-looking You have status, wealth, talent, looks, and martial arts skills. All the benefits are yours, truly infuriating to both gods and humans."

Jade Zi Shu laughed lightly, glancing at Yun Qianyue. "There must be countless women in this world who envy you, wouldn't they also make gods and humans furious"

Yun Qianyue blinked her eyes. "What's there for them to envy about me"

"You have Prince Jing, that alone is enough to make every woman in the world envious!" Jade Zi Shu said with a smile.

"That insufferable peach blossom! Attracting bees and butterflies." Yun Qianyue grumbled angrily as she stood up and commanded Ling Lian and Yi Xue, "Quickly check if Aunt Zhao has prepared breakfast yet Since we're leaving, let's hurry up and tidy up so he can leave early."

Hearing this, Ling Lian and Yi Xue shuddered slightly before immediately answering her call and left the room.

Jade Zi Shu smiled and shook his head as he walked past to wash his face.

Knowing Yun Qianyue was back and had worked all night, Aunt Zhao and others prepared a very sumptuous breakfast. After Ling Lian and Yi Xue hurriedly went to the small kitchen to urge them on, breakfast was quickly served in the room.

Yun Qianyue kept putting food into Jade Zi Shu's bowl, piling it up like a little mountain in front of him. Jade Zi Shu ate slowly with a smile on his face.

After finishing breakfast, Jade Zi Shu said warmly, "I'll leave by myself; you don't need to see me off! You've been busy all night, rest now!"

"No way!" Yun Qianyue shook her head and put on a cape before clutching a hand warmer and heading out. "Such a small task can hardly be called tiring I'm sending you out of the city!"

Jade Zi Shu couldn't dissuade her, so he didn't say anything more and followed her outside.

Right as they stepped out from Qianyue Courtyard, Prince Yun with his long attendant arrived. The long attendant was naturally Jade Qingqing in disguise. In her hand was a package.

Seeing the parcel in Jade Qingqing's hands, Yun Qianyue raised her eyebrows before she could speak and asked, "Are you also going to follow Zi Shu"

Jade Qingqing glared at Yun Qianyue but didn't respond. She handed the package over to Jade Zi Shu and whispered, "This is what I prepared for your journey back home; there are a few clothes I made for you as well as some medicine. The path from Tiansheng to Donghai will likely not be peaceful, who knows how many people might want to stop you. Be careful."

"Thank you Auntie, Zi Shu understands," Jade Zi Shu received the package with a smile and nod.

"Mother, why didn't you tell me that you made him clothes" Yun Qianyue asked in a low voice to Jade Qingqing.

"Why should I tell you everything, little fool" Jade Qingqing shot back at Yun Qianyue with an exasperated look.

Yun Qianyue harrumphed and pulled on the sleeve of Jade Zi Shu. "I'm telling you, even if it smells bad, don't take off the clothes I made for you and don't wear this woman's clothes. Think about it, she has been making clothes for middle-aged men all along; the style must be outdated, how good can they look If you wear them wouldn’t that lower your status as Prince Yu You're not allowed to wear them, got it"

"Smelly brat!" Jade Qingqing rapped Yun Qianyue's head with her palm and scolded her.

"It was supposed to be like this anyway!" Yun Qianyue glanced at Prince Yun’s robe before nudging Jade Zi Shu with her chin. "Did you see It looks just like that, so old-fashioned!"

"Mother made the clothes according to the pattern you drew; they aren't outdated," Jade Qingqing refuted.

“Did I give you permission to plagiarize my design” Yun Qianyue immediately frowned.

Jade Qingqing didn’t understand what copyright meant, but she understood ‘theft’ well. She was about to hit Yun Qianyue again when Prince Yun stopped her with a smile and said, "Don't quarrel anymore. It's still early in the morning; let Zi Shu leave as soon as possible."

Jade Qingqing shot Yun Qianyue a glare before she stopped.

Yun Qianyue harrumphed and pouted at her.

Prince Yun whispered to Jade Zi Shu, "Be careful on your journey; the Regent might try to keep you here. When the previous emperor was alive, he wanted to arrange a marriage between Tiansheng and Donghai, naturally wanting Prince Jing's engagement. But he also had concerns, fearing that such an alliance would make it easier for Prince Jing to gain support from Donghai and become too powerful uncontrollably. Therefore, when you destroyed Lu Yao’s marriage arrangement with him, the Regent didn’t put up much resistance but then wanted to arrange a match between Princess No. 6 and you instead. You dislike Princess No. 6 and are too close to Yue’er; you never hide your relationship from others, while he is so obsessed with Yue'er that it’s possible he wants to make something happen through you. But the Regent's intentions are unpredictable, and it can't be determined whether or not he'll try anything against you, but in any case, you must take care of yourself at all times; safety first, always correct."

"I will remember what Uncle King said," Jizhu nodded.

The Marquis of Cloud lowered his voice and said, "Tell your father not to worry. My sister-in-law and I are fine, there is no need for him to be concerned. After the Heavenly Saint的事情 concludes and Yuanyu settles down, we will return."

"Alright!" Jizhu nodded.

The Marquis of Cloud patted Jizhu's shoulder and then lowered his hand, turning to Yun Qianyue, "You take him out of the city. Father won't accompany you. The Regent knows that Crown Prince Jade is leaving the city and it seems he has already been waiting at the gate for a farewell."

"Yes!" Yun Qianyue nodded and said to Jizhu, "Let's go."

Jizhu didn't say anymore. He followed Yun Qianyue out of the compound.

Outside the main gate of Cloud王府, horses had already been prepared. Yun Qianyue untied a horse and threw the reins to Jizhu who took them and mounted his horse. She then untied another horse's reins and got on it herself. They both left from the entrance of the Cloud residence.

Although it snowed again yesterday, Heavenly Saint's capital city is still繁華之地, bustling with activity. The streets had been swept clean of any snow early in the morning. With clear skies today, after the old emperor's funeral, even though no one was allowed to wear bright clothing or hold celebrations for a month, people couldn't help but release their pent-up emotions from the past few days. Therefore, there were many people on the streets today, bustling about as if the city had regained some of its former glory.

Some citizens seemed to know that Crown Prince Jade was leaving the capital and many presented him with plum blossoms.

Yun Qianyue was somewhat impressed by how ancient people could spread news so efficiently without modern communication tools. She only found out last night that Jizhu was returning to the East Sea. What impressed her most, however, wasn't this; it was the integrity of Crown Prince Jade, who had even bought favors in Heavenly Saint's capital city. She turned and looked at him.

Jizhu felt her gaze and turned to look back at her with a smile, asking, "What is it"

"I'm thinking that Crown Prince Jade truly has great abilities! He loves his people as if they were his own children even in Heavenly Saint!" Yun Qianyue said. "Only you receive such care from the citizens. Other princes like Nan Lingrui or Xi Yan Yue, or Princess Ye Qian, haven't gotten this kind of treatment."

"This is all due to my efforts managing water levels in River Valley County several months ago!" Jizhu replied with a smile.

Yun Qianyue nodded in agreement and sighed, "So the people are indeed lovely. Water can carry a boat but also capsize it. The citizens are like water and the ruler is like a boat. If you treat your people well, they will reciprocate with kindness. Unfortunately, how many people understand this They think rulers should naturally rule everything, all those in power consider themselves to be incarnations of dragons, demanding everyone to bow down. How many can comprehend that the people are more important than the ruler"

Upon hearing these words, Jizhu also sighed and said softly, "If the Regent applied his mind to governing the country as he does in managing Northern Frontier, he would make a good emperor."

Yun Qianyue glanced at the city gate and composed herself. She replied mildly, "Let's hope for that!"

Jizhu didn't say anything more.

In the eastern gate of the city, besides merchants and visitors who had been closed off from entering or leaving for several days, today there were many people gathered here, among them were Yitianyi, Marquis Deying, Marquis Xiongying, and others. There was also a woman standing behind Yitianyi, dressed in plain court clothes with delicate features, it was the Sixth Princess.

Yun Qianyue narrowed her eyes when she saw the Sixth Princess.

Jizhu's expression remained warm, showing no particular emotion.

The two of them arrived at the gate. Yitianyi spoke first, "During Crown Prince Jade’s stay in Heavenly Saint, many things have happened and I've been overwhelmed, unable to properly entertain you. Yesterday, after sending off the late emperor, I was hoping we could have a good discussion, but unexpectedly, you are eager to return home."

Jizhu dismounted from his horse with a smile, "There's plenty of time in the future; when I leave today, who knows, maybe I'll come back and visit Heavenly Saint again. No need for Regent to be so formal!"

"Although you say that, not being able to entertain Crown Prince Jade properly still makes me feel ashamed," Yitianyi said.

"I was treated like a guest of honor at the Glory王府 and the Prince Consort Jingshi entertained me very well. I felt embarrassed enough as it is." Jizhu smiled. "This time my visit to Heavenly Saint was mainly for Yuanyu's coming-of-age ceremony. Afterward, I should have returned home immediately but due to unforeseen circumstances, I stayed several more days. Now that the King of East Sea has become anxious and sent three imperial edicts urging me back, otherwise, I would have liked to stay longer. We'll see each other again next time! When Crown Prince Jade misses Yuanyu in Heavenly Saint, who knows where he might appear again. In the future, visits will be commonplace."

Yitianyi glanced at Yun Qianyue and smiled calmly, "Right, I forgot, the relationship between Moon and Crown Prince Jade is unmatched by others. She couldn’t hold back Crown Prince Jade even if she wanted to; it seems that neither can I today."

Jizhu chuckled but didn't say anything more.

Yun Qianyue looked at Yitianyi with a mild expression, also remaining silent.

"Since Prince Jade cannot be retained, this King will not force him to stay," Night Tianyi glanced behind him and smiled. "Six Little Sister has always been extremely admiring of the East Sea landscape but has been confined in the palace all along. Now she wishes to visit the East Sea along with Prince Jade on his way back home. I hope that Prince Jade will take good care of her."

Yun Qianyue's eyes suddenly narrowed as she looked at Night Tianyi and the Sixth Princess behind him. What was he up to Was he sending a beauty to Prince Jade Zi Shu She never expected Night Tianyi would resort to such tactics. A princess traveling to the East Sea, especially following Prince Jade back home, what did that signify Even a three-year-old child could understand this. He truly went through with it! Anger suddenly rose in her heart.

"Oh So Sixth Princess is extremely admiring of the East Sea landscape" Prince Jade Zi Shu was not angry and raised his eyebrows with a smile.

The Sixth Princess clearly admired Prince Jade's noble and glorious demeanor; she had been staring at him since he arrived. Seeing him smilingly looking at her after hearing Night Tianyi’s words, she was pleased and hastily said in a reserved tone: "I’ve heard that the East Sea is blessed with talented people and beautiful scenery. I am indeed admiring it and wish to see for myself. Hope this will not cause trouble or inconvenience to Prince Jade."

"How could I tarnish Sixth Princess’s admiration towards the East Sea" Prince Jade Zi Shu smiled, "However, from Tian Cheng to the East Sea is a long journey with hardships along the way. I fear that Sixth Princess might not be able to bear it."

"I can endure it!" The Sixth Princess shook her head quickly; as soon as she said this, it seemed urgent and then she immediately continued in a gentle tone: "I used to act recklessly without understanding the ways of the world. Later I was disciplined for over a month at the imperial mausoleum. Presumably Prince Jade has heard about that. After entering there, even palace maids would not be as pitiful as me; now that I have come out, I am not afraid to suffer."

Prince Jade Zi Shu nodded upon hearing this and smiled: "If so, then let me take Sixth Princess along!"

Yun Qianyue was taken aback. She thought Prince Jade would refuse but instead he agreed. She looked at him in surprise. Naturally, she believed that he would not be bewitched by the Sixth Princess’s beauty and knew that he felt nothing for her, yet she did not understand what his agreement implied. The anger in her heart subsided; originally intending to stop it, now that he had agreed, there was no more she could say.

The Sixth Princess also did not expect Prince Jade Zi Shu to agree so readily and was momentarily stunned with joy: "Really"

"Of course!" Prince Jade Zi Shu nodded with a smile. "I have several sisters who are around the same age as you, Princess. You have a genuine personality; once we reach the East Sea, I believe that you will get along well."

After confirming this, the Sixth Princess happily looked at Night Tianyi: "Seventh Brother Prince Jade has agreed!"

Night Tianyi glanced at Prince Jade Zi Shu with a probing and thoughtful gaze for a fleeting moment before smiling at the Sixth Princess. "You’ve been pestering me for days; now you’re satisfied Along the way, do not cause trouble to Prince Jade, nor should you act recklessly once we arrive in the East Sea. Have you understood"

The Sixth Princess immediately lowered her head with a joyful tone: "Yes!"

"Then let’s depart," Prince Jade Zi Shu smiled warmly.

The Sixth Princess nodded, led a chestnut horse to the side and got onto it. Her entire being radiated joy from within outwards.

"Wishing you a safe journey back, Prince Jade!" Night Tianyi clasped his hands with a smile.

"Wishing you a safe journey back, Prince Jade!" Duke De, Duke Xiao and others all clasped their hands together in unison.

"Regent and all the other officials take care of yourselves. Goodbye!" Prince Jade Zi Shu sat straight on the carriage, also clapped his hands with a smile before nudging the horse's sides to leave the city.

Yun Qianyue followed him out of the city alongside.

Night Tianyi raised an eyebrow. "Moonie, you’re leaving the city too"

"I’ll see him off for a while," Yun Qianyue replied without turning her head.

Night Tianyi did not say anything and made no attempt to stop her.

The Sixth Princess spurred her horse to follow Prince Jade Zi Shu and Yun Qianyue out of the city. She avoided Yun Qianyue and walked on the other side of Prince Jade Zi Shu; she wisely refrained from confronting Yun Qianyue head-on this time.

Ten miles outside the city, a black carriage was parked at a pavilion named Pavilion for Escorting Departures. Beside it stood two horses. Three people were seated in the pavilion: one wore a crescent moon white brocade robe, another wore dark green light fur and the last one wore a plain white shirt. They were Rong Jing, Night Qingran and Rong Feng respectively. Judging from their postures, they seemed to be chatting while waiting for someone.

Undoubtedly, they came to see off Prince Jade Zi Shu.

Yun Qianyue looked at the three people; her gaze first fell on Rong Jing then moved onto Rong Feng before finally settling on Night Qingran. He did not accompany Night Tianyi to send Prince Jade Zi Shu off at the city gate and instead waited here with Rong Jing and Rong Feng. A cold wind blew, chilling him; his posture was as casual and leisurely as that of the two others, seemingly sealing away the aloofness he displayed after appearing in the palace yesterday once more. Watching him made her feel puzzled by this person.

"Young Marquis Qingran is truly remarkable! He understands when to advance or retreat better than Regent Wang does; put it another way, he’s even deeper than Regent Wang," Prince Jade Zi Shu tilted his head and whispered to Yun Qianyue: "Cloud, don’t be soft-hearted towards him again. His thoughts are clearly laid out there for anyone to read through. He will make everyone see through him. Such a person isn't the hardest to deal with; however, this Young Marquis Qingran is different because he’s impossible to fathom. This kind of person truly has an unfathomable depth."

"Hmm!" Yun Qianyue nodded, "I understand."

Yu Zishu said no more.

The Sixth Princess looked at Yu Zishu and Yun Qianyue whispering closely and pursed her lips but didn't speak up in the end.

The trio arrived at Zongjun Pavilion and simultaneously pulled their reins. The other three also turned to look at them in unison.

Rong Jing's gaze landed on Yu Zishu’s clothes, his clear eyes flashing a hint of something before it vanished instantly.

Ye Qingran chuckled softly as he sized up Yu Zishu from head to toe, "Haha, Prince Jade, your outfit is rather unique and eye-catching! Such exquisite craftsmanship, cut, and design cannot be found elsewhere in the entire Heavenly Capital. Even renowned lady Quanlouzi Yin wouldn’t be able to replicate this. Which beauty gifted such a masterpiece to Prince Jade"

"Young Marquis Qinger has an eagle-eyed perception!" Yu Zishu smiled slightly, "That beauty is nearby."

"So it’s the little girl! Now everything makes sense!" Ye Qingran glanced at Yun Qianyue and his smile spread wide. It was as if none of their earlier squabbles and rifts ever occurred. He and she still interacted as they did before, effortlessly. Nodding, he said, "Only her would be capable of such a feat. I’m not surprised either." Finished speaking, he turned to Rong Jing with a smile, asking, "Isn’t that right Weakling Beauty"

Rong Jing smiled slightly and met Yun Qianyue's gaze, his voice gentle, "Indeed, I’m not surprised by anything she does."

"Do you have clothes made by her" Ye Qingran asked.

"Yun Qianyue, do I have any of your handmade clothing" Rong Jing smiled and retorted to Yun Qianyue.

Yun Qianyue rolled her eyes; she was about to say no but seeing his smiling face made her think better of it. If he got jealous, the suffering would fall on her again. So she nodded firmly and said affirmatively, "Of course!"

Rong Jing slowly nodded as well, turning away from Yun Qianyue. He complimented Yu Zishu with a smile, "Prince Jade’s clothes are indeed unique and novel. Wearing such attire makes the roadside plum blossoms appear more enchanting. On your journey back to the East Sea, you may have made numerous flowers blush. You must take care of yourself!"

Upon hearing this, Yun Qianyue nearly laughed out loud. Rong Jing was... a scoundrel! Was there such an indirect way of criticizing someone

Ye Qingran burst into hearty laughter without hesitation, "Weakling Beauty is right; Prince Jade must take care of your health! Plum blossoms may be beautiful but if they are too striking, it can easily exhaust people!"

Rong Feng seemed to suppress a light chuckle as well but remained silent.

Hearing this, Yu Zishu smiled faintly without changing his expression. He said with a smile, "I’m not sure whether the plum blossoms along my journey have blushed or not, but what I know is that Yun’s clothes are indeed very warm when worn by me." Then he slowly added, "The peach blossom in Young Marquis Jing's courtyard seems to be a Taoyao flower. Young Marquis Jing must take care as it absorbs the essence of heaven and earth at its blooming time. Since you’re weak, don’t forget to take care of yourself or let Taoyao absorb all your energy."

Yun Qianyue turned her face away and suppressed a laugh, thinking that Rong Jing now had competition when it came to sharp tongues! They were all scoundrels...

Hearing this, Ye Qingran laughed again loudly. He tilted his head towards Rong Jing and asked, "Weakling Beauty, what do you think Don’t tell me you have a rival now"

Rong Feng’s mouth twitched as if he was holding back laughter.

Rong Jing covered his mouth with his jade-like hand and coughed softly. His gaze seemed to glance at Yun Qianyue before returning to Yu Zishu, smiling and saying, "Prince Jade is right, we all need to take care of our health!" He then appeared to notice the Sixth Princess for the first time, asking in puzzlement, "Sixth Princess, why are you here too"

The Sixth Princess was originally sitting inside her carriage but after hearing this, she hesitated before dismounting and bowing slightly towards Rong Jing. She said gracefully, "To Young Marquis Jing, I will be accompanying Prince Jade to the East Sea."

"Oh" Rong Jing raised an eyebrow.

"I’ve long admired the customs of the East Sea Kingdom and wish to see them for myself. My brother granted me permission," she said softly.

Rong Jing smiled as he nodded, speaking formally, "That’s wonderful news. I only learned about this now. The East Sea is a land of talented individuals. It would be great if the Sixth Princess can see it firsthand." Finishing his statement, he turned to Yu Zishu and said, "Prince Jade must take good care of our Heavenly Capital's precious princess! You’ll have your work cut out for you on this journey."

"Of course!" Yu Zishu nodded.

"It’s getting late. Prince Jade and Sixth Princess should set off." Rong Jing stood up, took out an object similar to a jade token, and tossed it to Yu Zishu in front of everyone, smiling warmly, "This is my parting gift to you both. Take care on your journey."

The Jadezi Shu wasn't being polite either. He received the jade token, didn’t even glance at it once, and put it in his bosom. Then he clasped his hands together and smiled, "Viscount Jing, Little Prince Rang, Viscount Feng, see you again!"

"See you again!" Ye Qingran and Rong楓 bowed their hands together.

"Six Princess, get on the horse and start your journey," Jadezi Shu said to the Six Princess.

The Six Princess immediately replied. She turned around and got onto the horse but somehow fell off halfway through getting on. Whether it was because she moved too quickly or that the horse’s fur was too slippery, she suddenly tumbled from the horse, making an alarmed sound as she fell to the ground.

"Six Princess, be careful!" Jadezi Shu was about to whip his horse but instead turned around and gave a warm reply. He immediately stretched out his hand in alarm but unfortunately didn’t catch her.

Ye Qingran also arrived at the Six Princess’s side on his horse at this moment since Suong Jun Pavilion was quite far from the roadside; by the time he reached her, she had already fallen to the ground. He similarly failed to catch her in time.

"Is the Six Princess alright" Jadezi Shu hurriedly dismounted and stretched out a hand to help her up but immediately stopped halfway through, saying to Ye Qingran, "Men and women shouldn’t be too intimate; she’s also of royal status. Zi Shu dare not act rashly. Little Prince Rang is related by blood to the Six Princess; you should carry her."

Ye Qingran glanced at Jadezi Shu upon hearing this and reached out to help the Six Princess up, "How are you Did you hurt yourself"

The Six Princess’s face was pale with no color in it. Her eyes were already red from tears, so she shook her head at Ye Qingran when she heard him.

Ye Qingran pulled her to stand up. As soon as he lifted her body off the ground, she let out a pained cry and stopped. He frowned and asked, "Where did you hurt yourself"

The Six Princess had tears streaming down her face and said in pain, "My waist and my back are hurting…"

Ye Qingran immediately put his hand on her pulse and then pressed it onto her back. After a moment, he looked at her pained expression and said, "Your waist is strained, but you have fractured one of your ribs in the back."

The Six Princess’s face turned pale. "Does that mean I can’t… Can’t go to the East Sea"

Ye Qingran looked at her for a moment before falling silent.

Jadezi Shu sighed. “This is all due to Zi Shu’s carelessness. After receiving three imperial edicts, Zi Shu hurriedly returned home with only light luggage, and I forgot that the princess is of royal status. How can she ride a horse Even if you know how to handle horses, you are still a weak woman; you haven’t been raised in the inner chambers for nothing. If we had prepared a carriage, then it would have been better. Now that you’re injured, your body needs one hundred days of rest before it recovers. You can't travel on this road with me to the East Sea and endure its rough terrain.”

"But I want to go to the East Sea…" The Six Princess said through gritted teeth.

Jadezi Shu felt regretful. "Then let’s wait for another time. The princess admires the East Sea, and it’s an honor that the East Sea can earn such praise from a princess like you. As the crown prince, Zi Shu feels very happy about this. Moreover, Princess has a pure disposition; I also feel fond of her. Unfortunately, fate is against us today. Your Highness had just left when this happened—your health comes first, so let’s return to the palace and take care of your body properly for now. There will be plenty of time to go to the East Sea."

"Crown Prince Jadezi is right! Princess Six, you have injured your bones; it’s impossible to move around anymore. Your health comes first, there’s still a long road ahead," Rong Jing walked over slowly and gave her another look before not giving her another chance to speak and asked Ye Qingran, "Little Prince Rang, what do you think"

"Of course she can’t go anymore! I’ll take you back to the palace right away to set your bones and treat you," Ye Qingran said after picking up the Six Princess. He gave Jadezi Shu a deep look before saying, "It looks like Crown Prince Jadezi won’t be able to enjoy any favors from beautiful women. Take care on your journey; I’ll take the princess back to the palace for now! Goodbye."

"Goodbye!" Jadezi Shu smiled as he nodded.

Ye Qingran picked up the Six Princess and got onto his horse, spurring it towards the city gate with his legs.

Yun Qian Mo watched as they walked away. She looked at Jadezi Shu once more before raising an eyebrow and smiling. "You’re really willing to crush a flower! I told you that you were too easy on Night Tianyi; it turns out that you had been waiting for this."

Jadezi Shu gave her a small smile, his expression cool and calm. “Except for you, all flowers can be crushed by me. If someone could give me a woman so easily, then Night Tianyi would be underestimating me.”

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Zi Shu… (n_n) Haha!

The monthly votes for this month have been reset. Dear readers who still have the votes in your hands, please don’t hesitate to vote! Don’t waste them because it’ll make me sad if you do. Kisses!

Dear readers, I saw all of you sending me my monthly votes and diamonds; thank you for everything! Kissing!s given instructions, then Miss should make another trip to the palace," Cloud Meng immediately instructed Li Yun upon hearing.Li Yun frowned; could she avoid this But then she thought that it wouldn'...