AFDPIRAB Chapter60

Yun Jiangli had just finished feeding the little prince when Yuchi Zhao smelled the food and came to the small kitchen. He leaned on the door frame and poked his head in, saying with a flattering smile, “It smells so good, Young Hall Master, I want to try it too…”

 

Yan Muning was drinking soup from the small bowl in his hands. Hearing this, he turned his head and said childishly, “There’s none!”

 

Yuchi Zhao ignored him and walked in carelessly, standing by the stove and looking into the pot.

 

Yun Jiangli raised his hand and rubbed the youth’s head with a soothing smile, then turned his head and asked Yuchi, “Go ask Prince Cheng if he wants to eat it, I’ll cook it all together.”

 

So, half an incense stick later, the several princes and Yuchi casually put on their outer robes, sat around in the small kitchen, which was not spacious, and shared a pot of hot wonton stew.

 

Prince Cheng repeatedly praised Yun Jiangli’s cooking skills, put down his bowl, and took a long breath: “When it comes to eating, the food tastes best when there are many people rushing to eat it!”

 

Yuchi was panting from the scalding, but it didn’t stop him from talking: “I don’t think the food tastes best when there are many people rushing to eat it. If it’s just a group of people sitting there upright, observing etiquette before doing anything, even the most delicious food doesn’t taste good anymore!”

 

The little prince, who had already eaten to his fill, sat by the side, holding his belly and looking at them with a smile, occasionally praising his own big beauty, looking extremely proud.

 

They came quickly and ate quickly.

 

After the few people had a lively midnight snack, they all went back to their bedrooms with full burps.

 

Yan Muning felt a little sleepy, but Yun Jiangli did not allow the youth to sleep like this, fearing that if he slept right after eating, then the food would accumulate, so he pulled him to sit on the narrow couch and play chess.

 

The little prince had never won against his big beauty in chess, and today was no exception.

 

The little prince, unable to retrieve his move, could only act like a spoiled child, leaning against the big beauty and coquettishly saying, “Aiya, no more, no more, it’s not fun at all. Ah Li, how about you talk to me?”

 

Yun Jiangli took the youth into his arms and adjusted his posture to make him more comfortable. He said, “That’s right. I also have something to tell you.”

 

The little prince raised his head, glanced at him, and asked, “You finally want to tell me what you are worried about?”

 

Yun Jiangli was startled. He didn’t expect that the youth could be so sensitive to his worries. He was at a loss: “Xiao Qi, you…”

 

The little prince gripped the big beauty’s fingers and played with them, saying, “I am with you every day. It doesn’t matter if others don’t notice it, but how could I not notice it?”

 

After saying that, the little prince added in a low voice, “I’m not even stupid…”

 

Yun Jiangli raised his lips slightly and rubbed his chin against the youth’s head affectionately: “En, my Xiao Qi is the smartest.”

 

“Hmph, don’t think that just because you flatter me, I will ignore the fact that you are bothered by your own worries without consulting me.”

 

The little prince pouted proudly.

 

Yun Jiangli didn’t say anything else and directly told the little prince, “Prince Cheng came today and said that the old prince of the Wu family will return to the northern border in a few days.”

 

The little prince frowned, “En, Imperial Brother didn’t say anything?”

 

Yun Jiangli shook his head: “Prince Cheng didn’t say much, but Imperial Brother has already warned the Wu family a few days ago and rejected his request to have Wu Liangman leave the capital with him.”

 

The little prince pondered for a moment and asked uncertainly, “Then, these days, are you worried that the Wu family will go all out?”

 

Yun Jiangli was once again amazed at the youth’s sharpness. This little thing looked carefree, but in fact he was more thoughtful than anyone else.

 

“Yes, that’s one aspect.”

 

Yun Jiangli said in a rather admiring tone, “On the other hand, I always feel that the Wu family’s actions in recent days are a bit abnormal…”

 

“It doesn’t seem like something that old man would do, right?”

 

Yan Muning took over Yun Jiangli’s words again and blinked with pride.

 

“Yes, although I haven’t found any evidence yet, but there is a high possibility that Wu Liangman was used by someone.” Yun Jiangli’s hand pinched the youth’s neck from time to time. “I have mentioned all this to Prince Cheng, he should also pay more attention to it, so you don’t have to worry too much.”

 

“Tsk, you said you don’t want me to worry, but you’re still worried about it?”

 

The little prince took a strand of the big beauty’s hair and started to braid it around, mumbling, “Although I don’t know Wu Liangman well, but he is both arrogant and stupid, so it’s normal for him to be taken advantage of.”

 

“As for the Wu family, they have been restless since my Emperor Father’s time, always doing some small things behind the scenes. You also know that the power of these princes should not be underestimated. They have been secretly weakened for so many years. Now if there is really a chance to completely get rid of their family, it would not be a bad thing either.”

 

“But you, don’t worry too much. My imperial brother is really powerful, I believe he can handle it.”

 

Yan Muning raised his head and kissed the big beauty’s chin.

 

Yes, this youth who grew up in the center of power and influence has been with the current emperor since he was a child. How could he not be clear-headed?

 

Yun Jiangli shook his head and smiled.

 

He didn’t know whether it was because he was too concerned or because of the heartless look shown by the little prince, which made him always feel that his youth was just a little thing who didn’t know the world.

 

In fact, the little prince was not ignorant of power and human nature, but he valued friendship more and was kinder.

 

“I believe that, too.”

 

Yun Jiangli smiled and kissed the youth on the forehead, “General Yuchi is also in the capital to investigate the situation of the foreigners, all…”

 

The little prince raised his paw and pressed it on the big beauty’s mouth: “The most beautiful Wangye in Dasheng is in your arms right now, and you just want to talk about state affairs?”

 

Yun Jiangli was amused and pulled the little prince’s hand away and whispered in his ear, “The most beautiful Xiao Wangye in Dasheng is pregnant with my baby… ai, there’s nothing I can do right now…”

 

“Humph!”

 

The tip of the little prince’s ears turned red, and he cursed this dishonest person in his heart. He lowered his eyes and continued to braid his hair while ignoring him.

 

After a long silence, so long that Yun Jiangli thought he had fallen asleep, the little prince suddenly spoke: “Ah Li.”

 

After calling him, Yan Muning climbed up with the help of the couch and knelt in front of Yun Jiangli, facing each other. He tilted his head and asked seriously, “Have you named the child?”

 

Yun Jiangli paused, “I really haven’t.”

 

The two stupid baby fathers stared at each other for a long time and finally realized that not only did they not give the child a name yet, but it seemed that… they did not prepare all the items for the child either.

 

“Do you have any experience?” The little prince frowned and asked, “What do we need to prepare for the baby?”

 

The big beauty frowned in the same way: “How can I have experience?”

 

Neither of them is used to having maids. Except for the cook in the kitchen, the rest of the servants in Prince An’s mansion are all old men. So no one would even ask about this kind of experience.

 

Then, the little prince realized another problem: “Should the child follow my last name or… yours?”

 

Yun Jiangli did not hesitate at all and teased him with a smile: “Yours, after all, I am the princess consort.”

 

The little prince immediately raised his chin and showed his signature pride. Before he could brag, his expression froze at the big beauty’s next sentence—

 

“The next child will definitely have my last name.”

 

Yun Jiangli said seriously, “As for Lao San[mfn]He was referring to the third one[/mfn], there is no need to rush, just be casual.”

 

The little prince’s fur that had not been raised for a long time exploded: “Lao San!?”

 

Pointing at his belly, he said fiercely, “The first child hasn’t been born yet, and you’re already thinking about the third one?! Yun Jiangli, I won’t give birth. If you want to, you can do it yourself! Humph…”

 

Yun old fox Jiangli took the angry little prince into his arms and began to smooth his fur. He placed his warm hands on his round belly and asked, “Ningning, what character does the next generation of the royal jade genealogy[mfn]The genealogy of ordinary people is called family tree, while the genealogy of the royal family is called jade genealogy.[/mfn] use? It’s better to ask Imperial Brother for the name of the child, why don’t we give him a nickname first?”

 

The little prince blinked and thought for a moment: “That’s right…”

 

The old fox continued to fool him: “Look, how lonely would it be for him to be an only child? My Renji Tang must have a next-generation leader too, right? Lao Er needs to be born… You don’t have to pick a name for him. The Yun family’s names are all herbs name, it’s very simple.”

 

The little prince listened and thought it made sense and nodded: “It seems so.”

 

Yun Jiangli continued to be considerate: “There is no need to rush to get Lao Er. You are still young, and you must take good care of yourself. Who knows, we may have twins…”

 

The little prince finally realized what was going on. It turned out that this man was still thinking about Lao San?

 

Yan Muning angrily broke away from the big beauty’s warm embrace and said angrily, “You wish!”

 

He climbed down from the narrow couch, ran back to the bed with his bulging belly, let down the bed curtains, and yelled at Yun Jiangli, “You will sleep on the narrow couch today, you are not allowed to sleep here!”

 

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Because of the matter of having three children, Yun Jiangli was glared at by the little prince for several days in a row. Even when they returned to Prince An’s Mansion the day before the Lantern Festival, the old fox still couldn’t appease him.

 

Old Prince Yuchi was still in the prince’s mansion. Yuchi Zhao took Chen Tan and Yan Muning directly from the manor back to Prince An’s mansion and refused to go back to his own mansion no matter what.

 

The Lantern Festival in the capital of Dasheng is very lively every year.

 

In recent years, not only have there been a wide variety of colorful lanterns, but the lion dance has become more varied, and even the lantern riddle has more tricks, attracting people from all over the city to come and watch the lanterns on this night, creating a very festive atmosphere.

 

In previous years, the little prince would have also crowded into the streets to watch the excitement, but this year he was not alone after all, and he had to take care of the child in his belly. In addition, the capital was not so peaceful at the moment, so the little prince booked a private room with the best location for viewing the lights in Fengyang Fang early in the morning. From the observation deck of the private room, he could take in the excitement of the entire lantern festival.

 

Fengyang Fang would be crowded after nightfall, and the carriage would definitely not be able to enter at that time. The experienced little prince had already told Steward Zhou to prepare the carriage since the end of the afternoon.

 

To go out and play, the conceited little prince must dress up well. After lunch, he took Yuchi Zhao back to the bedroom to pick and choose clothes.

 

Yun Jiangli did not follow to disturb the two youths but went straight to discuss the security arrangements for the little prince’s trip tonight with Chen Mo.

 

At present, in addition to Chen Mo’s team and the little prince’s guards, some of the remaining guards have already set out and dispersed throughout Fengyang Fang.

 

Yuchi Che would also bring Yuan Shaoyun to watch the lanterns with them, so all the guards in Yuchi’s mansion also followed them to Fengyang Fang and were arranged by Chen Mo to the outermost circle.

 

And the people under Yun Jiangli would directly blend into the crowd and look no different from ordinary people watching the lanterns.

 

In short, today’s Lantern Festival in the capital was protected as tightly as an iron barrel. With the addition of a group of close guards, Yun Jiangli, Prince Cheng, and Yuchi Che, the three people with top martial arts skills, it would not be an exaggeration to just convene a conference of martial arts champions.

 

If there really are people who are so blind as to want to do something during the Lantern Festival, they can only say that they have stumbled into a trap, saving them the trouble of looking for them everywhere.

 

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When Yan Muning arrived at Fengyang Fang, he learned that the Pingshui Lou where he had the accident had changed its owner and the name of the door. It was now called Dengling Pavilion, which sounded more elegant.

 

Before the little prince could take a few more glances, Yun Jiangli’s big hand blocked his vision: “Xiao Qi, don’t look.”

 

Pulling down the big hand that was blocking him, the little prince met a pair of somewhat cold phoenix eyes.

 

He hadn’t seen Yun Jiangli look like this in front of him for a long time already. The little prince, who was still secretly angry about the three children matter, suddenly softened his heart.

 

“I’m not afraid, you don’t have to be so careful.”

 

Yan Muning gripped Yun Jiangli’s fingertips and comforted him softly.

 

Yun Jiangli shook his head, lowered his eyes, and said hoarsely, “I am afraid.”

 

“You don’t know, I don’t even dare to recall the day I lost you.” Yun Jiangli frowned slightly. “I’m afraid, so don’t look, Xiao Qi.”

 

The little prince didn’t expect that Yun Jiangli, who was so powerful in his eyes, would be afraid because of him.

 

Yan Muning didn’t care if anyone else saw him. He just stood on tiptoe and hugged the big beauty’s neck, then kissed the corner of his lips.

 

“En, I won’t look. Let’s go to the lantern festival!”

 

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This year’s Lantern Festival was indeed more lively than previous years.

 

Yan Muning, Yuchi Zhao, and Yuan Shaoyun were extremely excited, jumping and skipping along the fence of the observation deck. Yun Jiangli was watching from behind with fear, wishing he could tie him up with a belt.

 

“Ah Li!”

 

The little prince was so happy, but he did not forget to call his big beauty either, “Come and see! Look at that orchid lantern! It’s so beautiful!”

 

Yun Jiangli hugged the youth and finally felt more at ease. He listened to his youth instructing Xiao Jiu to buy a little rabbit lantern and then a flower…

 

After the first group of lantern-playing teams passed by, all the lantern-guessing puzzles started to light up, and the group became even more lively, making Yun Jiangli’s ears buzz.

 

“Drink some water, even your throat is hoarse.”

 

Yun Jiangli brought the warm tea to the youth’s mouth.

 

Yuchi Che immediately followed suit and brought a cup of tea to feed Yuan Shaoyun, but his tall stature made him look rather clumsy when doing this for the first time, which directly attracted the ruthless ridicule of the others.

 

When the lantern festival was going on at the beginning of the Xushi[mfn]7-9pm[/mfn], a guard in Yuchi’s mansion brought up a message that they had really caught several outsiders who were trying to take advantage of the chaos to cause trouble. Surprisingly, they found tattoos on two of them.

 

Yuchi Che gave orders with a cold face, asking them to tighten the guard, secretly send the arrested people to Yuchi’s Prince Mansion to lock them up first, and not let the news leak out, waiting for him and Prince Cheng to come back and interrogate them.

 

“Heh, they can’t hold back anymore.” Prince Cheng snorted coldly: “Wait a little longer, maybe there will be a big harvest today.”

 

Only then did the little prince and Yuchi Zhao realize that the fish had actually been baited by them.

 

“Brother! Are you using me to fish?” Yuchi Zhao asked in astonishment.

 

Yuchi Che rolled his eyes at him in disgust and said, “Shut up now. Is there any bait as stupid as you?”

 

In stark contrast to the two brothers, Yun Jiangli was explaining to Yan Muning in a gentle voice, “We were just preparing in advance, and we defended a little stricter than normal. We didn’t expect that someone would actually dare to cause trouble.”

 

Yan Muning had talked about this with Yun Jiangli before when they were at the manor outside the capital, so he was not surprised and nodded obediently.

 

On the contrary, Yuchi Zhao listened attentively, then immediately turned around and hugged Yuan Shaoyun: “Look at Young Hall Master, and then look at my brother! What are you doing with this idiot? It’s too unfair!”

 

“Ouch—”

 

As soon as Yuchi Zhao finished speaking, he was kicked on the butt by his brother.

 

……

 

When returning to the mansion from the lantern festival, the little prince was still excited and kept chatting with Yuchi and the others all the way.

 

When they entered the mansion, the guards had their hands full, and they had brought back almost all kinds of lanterns. Steward Zhou came over cheerfully, took all of them, and arranged for people to hang them up everywhere in the mansion.

 

However, what no one expected was that among the troublemakers caught tonight, one of them was the small leader who escaped when Yan Muning was assassinated in Jinzhou.

 

At the same time, “Xuezhu” intercepted a letter written by Wu Liangman to Xiqi—

 

Attached to it was a map of the capital city that marked at least half of the defense points in the capital.