AFDPIRAB Chapter59

The days in the manor outside the capital were quiet and carefree.

 

As Yun Jiangli said, the courtyards where the little prince and Yuchi lived, one located in the east and another located in the west of the manor.

 

The two small courtyards were not too close to each other. There should have been a small garden in the middle, but now there were no flowers planted in it. Instead, Yun Jiangli converted it into a medicinal garden, planting a small patch of medicinal herbs, which looked quite unique.

 

There were hot spring pools in both courtyards, and the hot spring water was brought from the hot spring in the mountain not far away. Although Yan Muning’s physical condition was not suitable for soaking in the hot spring for a long time, but Yun Jiangli still carefully added herbs and let the little prince soak for a while every day to relax.

 

Although the little prince is a very lively person, but he will not feel bored at all if he is with Yun Jiangli.

 

Even if Yun Jiangli was sitting quietly in the study reading a book for the afternoon, the little prince could stay by his side for the entire afternoon as well.

 

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Early in the morning on the fifth day of the first lunar month, Prince Cheng came to the manor, intending to stay here for a night.

 

When he first entered the room, he almost thought he had come to the wrong place. It has to be known that as long as Yan Muning and Yuchi Zhao are in the place at the same time, it is impossible for it to be so quiet and peaceful.

 

“He is too obedient. I can’t stand it.”

 

Prince Cheng pointed at the little prince, who was sleeping on the narrow couch by the window, and whispered to Yun Jiangli.

 

Yun Jiangli was afraid of waking the youth who had just fallen asleep, so he got up gently and gestured to go outside to talk.

 

“He didn’t sleep well last night.”

 

Yun Jiangli and Prince Cheng sat opposite each other at the tea table outside. With some worry and distress lingering between their brows, they sighed, “That thing in his stomach is very restless.”

 

Prince Cheng comforted him: “Although our Lao Qi is a little bit spoiled, but he is in good health, so you don’t have to worry too much.”

 

Soon after, Yuchi Zhao and Chen Tan also came over.

 

The habits that Chen Tan had developed over the years made him unable to adapt well to sitting at the same table with the prince, so he stood behind Yuchi Zhao with a little hesitation.

 

Yuchi Zhao also knew that it would take some time for him to completely change this habit. If he forced him to sit, he would feel uncomfortable, so he took his hand and patted it soothingly without saying much.

 

Prince Cheng naturally saw it and considerately changed the subject, continuing what he had just said, “If he is so active, isn’t that what he inherited from Muning? You don’t know that when Empress Mother was pregnant with him, she was tormented by this brat a lot.”

 

Yuchi Zhao answered from the side: “My eldest brother told me that my father spanked me when I was born because he felt sorry for my mother.”

 

With a roll of his eyes, he began to give bad advice: “In my opinion, Young Hall Master should wait until your child is born and then give him a couple of beatings as well.”

 

Everyone was amused by Yuchi.

 

Yun Jiangli couldn’t help but joke, “But now it seems that even if the Old Prince beats you, it won’t have any effect either.”

 

“Young Hall Master Yun, you’ve learned to be bad!”

 

Yuchi Zhao glared at Yun Jiangli and unceremoniously handed over the empty teacup.

 

“But when my princess consort was pregnant, she was very afraid of heat, so why is Lao Qi so afraid of cold?” Prince Cheng asked after taking a sip of tea.

 

Yun Jiangli poured tea for Yuchi and replied, “Most pregnant women are afraid of heat. I specifically looked up ancient books. Men’s physiques are different. In addition, Xiao Qi was seriously injured before…”

 

When Yan Muning was injured was mentioned, everyone looked unhappy. Yuchi Zhao suddenly remembered and interrupted, “Fifth Brother, how is the Wu family?”

 

“The old prince of the Wu family has asked His Majesty for permission, saying that he is too old to adapt to the climate and should not stay in the capital for a long time. He wants to leave the capital and go north on the seventh day of the first lunar month.”

 

Prince Cheng sneered.

 

Yuchi Zhao said bluntly, “It’s pure nonsense.”

 

Prince Cheng’s tone also became colder: “There’s something even more ridiculous, guess what?”

 

“Could it be that he wants Wu Liangman to go back to the North with him?” Yun Jiangli frowned.

 

Prince Cheng nodded: “Yes, this old man really doesn’t take Imperial Brother seriously.”

 

“A few days ago, Imperial Brother openly and covertly threatened the Wu family. That old thing actually wanted to show his power but was directly rebuked by Imperial Brother.” Prince Cheng has been very annoyed these days and has not had a happy New Year.

 

Yun Jiangli took this opportunity to express his worries and said cautiously, “It is better to remind His Majesty to be careful.”

 

During the festival, the three of them were reluctant to discuss business matters. After chatting for a few words, they saw Yan Muning rubbing his eyes and running barefoot outside.

 

The Yun family’s manor is heated by floor heating, and the floors in the houses are all paved with wood. There is no need to wear shoes inside the houses, and the little prince often doesn’t even wear socks.

 

As soon as Yun Jiangli saw the little prince, he immediately stood up and picked him up.

 

Yan Muning’s feet were instantly in the air, his face turned red, and he complained in a low voice, “Everyone is watching, put me down quickly.”

 

“Ai! I can’t see ah, just do whatever you want to.”

 

Yuchi didn’t give him any face at all.

 

Prince Cheng even showed a look of delight at this.

 

Yun Jiangli sat down with the youth in his arms without changing his expression. He poured a cup of warm tea and fed it to the youth in small sips. His tone was full of complaints: “Why are you not wearing socks and running out in just your undergarment?”

 

“It’s not even cold.”

 

The little prince retorted in a low voice, not wanting to say that he had just woken up and didn’t see Yun Jiangli, so he ran out in a panic.

 

“Will Fifth Brother stay overnight today?”

 

Yan Muning leaned forward and asked, “It’s so quiet here at night, I sleep well. And the market in the town is also very interesting!”

 

Prince Cheng was not fooled at all and teased him with a smile: “You are not looking forward to my staying overnight, you are looking for an excuse to go to the market, right? What? It seems that the princess consort is very strict and doesn’t allow you to go.”

 

Having his thoughts exposed, Yan Muning retracted his head, nestled into the big beauty’s arms, and ignored everyone.

 

He had only been to the market once in the few days since he came!

 

Because there were so many people at the market, Yun Jiangli was always afraid that someone would squeeze him, so he was worried about him going.

 

Yun Jiangli helplessly rubbed the soft hair of the youth in his arms and coaxed him: “Would you like to go with Fifth Brother today? But you have to follow me closely, you are not allowed to run around.”

 

The little prince raised his head instantly, his eyes brightened, and he nodded repeatedly.

 

However, these people forgot that today was the fifth day of the Lunar New Year. All shops were open today, but the market was not as lively as the previous two days. The little prince looked at the scattered stalls and didn’t find anything interesting. He was a little depressed. After walking for a while, he said he was tired and wanted to go back to the manor.

 

“I’ve heard that the Lantern Festival in the capital is very lively. Would you like to go with me this year?” Yun Jiangli coaxed the depressed youth in a gentle voice.

 

The little prince was really easy to coax. When the Lantern Festival was mentioned, he immediately became energetic again. He held the big beauty’s hand and talked about many interesting things he heard and saw at the Lantern Festival in previous years.

 

Yun Jiangli listened patiently and responded to his excited youth from time to time, his eyes full of doting love.

 

Prince Cheng followed behind at a distance, looking at the two sweet couples in front of him who were sticky even when walking. He said to Chen Bai with a somewhat sad tone of an old father, “Ai, youth is really full of energy ah…”

 

Chen Bai: “……”

 

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At night, Yun Jiangli sat beside the bed, massaging the calves of the little prince, who was half-lying on the head of the bed, and listened to the chattering of the child in his belly.

 

As the child grew up, the little prince felt more and more tired. Although he did not often talk about it with Yun Jiangli, he would only complain to him softly when he was acting coquettishly.

 

But he was less and less willing to move these days and became particularly clingy. How could the attentive Yun Jiangli not notice the clues? Feeling sorry for him, he took time out every day to read various medical and ancient books, looking for ways to help the youth relieve his discomfort.

 

For example, he was massaging the little prince’s calves because he accidentally discovered that the little prince’s calves had been slightly swollen at night recently, so he would massage the youth for a while after taking a medicinal bath every day.

 

The little prince was a little embarrassed at first, but later he stopped refusing after he realized that his calves were warmed by massage and he could sleep more comfortably at night. If Yun Jiangli did not take the initiative to massage his legs, he would also linger and stick to the big beauty and quietly ask for a massage on his legs.

 

Yun Jiangli’s heart softened when he thought of the youth’s soft face.

 

“Growl…”

 

The clear sound interrupted Yun Jiangli’s thoughts. He turned his head and looked at the source of the sound with an unconcealed smile in his eyes.

 

The little prince blushed and muttered, “It was not me who was hungry…”

 

“En, that’s right, it’s all because the child wants to eat.”

 

Yun Jiangli followed his youth’s words and said, “Then please ask the child what kind of midnight snack he wants to eat. I’ll make it right away.”

 

“You will do it?”

 

Yan Muning’s eyes lit up. His appetite had improved a lot recently, but he had become more picky about food. He only liked the food made by the big beauty himself.

 

Yun Jiangli also discovered this, so whenever he was free, he would personally prepare the food for the little prince.

 

“En, I’ll make it. What does Xiao Qi want to eat?”

 

Yun Jiangli gently tickled the youth’s soles.

 

The little prince was so itchy that he kept dodging, his white and tender toes curled up, and he laughed and was about to hit Yun Jiangli: “Don’t tickle me!”

 

“Also, I’ve already said that it’s the child who wants to eat, not me…” The little prince pulled the big beauty’s sleeve, not letting him touch him again.

 

Yun Jiangli stopped bullying him and patted the little prince’s leg gently: “Put it back, I’ll go to the small kitchen to see what I can do.”

 

“Eh…”

 

When the little prince saw Yun Jiangli walking out of the bedroom, he remembered that he wanted to order the meal. He rolled off the couch awkwardly, casually put on an outer robe, and ran out.

 

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For convenience, Yun Jiangli casually tied his ink-black long hair behind his head with a braid, rolled up his sleeves to reveal his well-proportioned arms, and stood in the small kitchen, busying himself.

 

Yan Muning had moved a small stool and sat next to the stove, holding his belly and looking at Yun Jiangli eagerly.

 

Yun Jiangli walked back and forth, and the little prince’s head followed him back and forth, which was very cute.

 

“Why are you looking at me like this?”

 

Unable to bear the youth’s gaze, Yun Jiangli leaned over and pecked the corner of his lips lightly.

 

The little prince, who was kissed, smiled even more happily, tilting his head to show the big beauty a pair of shallow dimples: “Because you are pretty!”

 

“You are being so sweet just to trick me into making wontons for you late at night?”

 

Yun Jiangli dipped his fingers in flour and deliberately touched the tip of the youth’s nose.

 

The little prince was not annoyed at all and laughed: “Ah Li, when I look at you like this, I always think, if I am not the prince and you are not the young hall master, will we be like this now? Staying together in a small courtyard day and night?”

 

“Little fool.”

 

Yun Jiangli’s fingers were deftly pinching the wontons, and he laughed at him without raising his head: “If we are just ordinary people, we have to work hard to make a living. How can we have the time to be with each other day and night?”

 

The little prince was not convinced: “Are you complaining that I don’t do much? I’m not like this on weekdays. It’s because you all don’t allow me to do anything after having a child…”

 

As he spoke, a plate of fragrant, fresh meat wontons was put into the pot.

 

The little prince’s greed was aroused again. He straightened his back and stretched his head to look into the pot.

 

Yun Jiangli listened to him speaking halfway and suddenly stopped talking. He turned his head slightly and saw that he was staring at the pot: “Xiao Qi, wipe your saliva.”

 

Yan Muning took it seriously and raised his hand to rub the corner of his lips in embarrassment. Only then did he realize that he was being laughed at by the big beauty, and he glared at him fiercely.

 

“Why are you like this now! You have learned to be bad!”

 

This was the second time today that Yun Jiangli heard someone say that he had gone astray. He wondered with some curiosity, was it so obvious that he had changed after meeting the youth?

 

Thinking back on how he felt when he was first attracted to the youth, he realized how important the little prince’s influence on him was.

 

Yun Jiangli scooped the cooked wontons into a large bowl, then carefully divided a few into delicate small porcelain bowls before squatting in front of the little prince. He blew gently and fed it to the youth’s mouth, with deep attachment in his phoenix eyes.

 

“Xiao Qi, I only know that no matter whether you are Prince An or not, I will find you and be your husband.”

 

“It is true in this life and in the next life as well.”