"Yes, I will do as you said."
Steward Deng nodded in agreent. The news of Princess Linlang coming to the capital not only lifted the Prince’s spirit, but even he was also excited about it.
"Go and make the necessary arrangents now. Do also send whatever precious herbs and dicine we have from the small store in the mansion over to Linlang. She is usually frail, what more now she’s injured. She can surely use so supplents.
The small store in the mansion was usually managed by Lin ngya. Long Tianhao knew she was very knowledgeable about the herbs and dicine.
Lin ngya would be the perfect person to prepare the herbs and dicine for Linlang.
"Yes, Your Highness."
Steward Deng bowed and excused himself. Long Tianyu returned to his study. Left alone, he began reminiscing about his embrace with Lin ngya a mont ago.
He had no idea how satisfying the feeling of embracing a person was until now.
It was like a person who had suffered prolonged thirst, and finally found the water to quench his thirst.
He had never experienced such feelings ever.
Without being conscious of it, his lips curled up into a smile. Even the burdenso docunts on the table seed to beco sothing pleasant.
However, as the scene of Qinghu and Lin ngya in an embrace suddenly appeared in his mind, a troubled look took over his handso face.
He wanted to be the only one to enjoy her embrace.
A little whistle slipped out from his sleeve and he put it to his mouth. With one blow, Ye appeared before him straight away.
"What can I do for you, Young Master?"
Long Tianhao looked at Ye, who was kneeling before him, with a severe expression, as if he was trying to suppress his feelings.
"From now on, don’t allow that Qinghu cos close to the princess. If he does anything inappropriate to the princess, kill him without any hesitation."
Ye frowned. Did he hear wrongly?
"Yes, Your Highness."
Long Tianhao was finally at ease. He waved his hand and said,
"You may go, but rember, Qinghu is not allowed to even touch the corner of the princess’s dress." "Otherwise, you have to cut off both his hands."
Prince Yu had never even been so cruel towards his enemies. Obviously, he treated the princess with the exception.
Back in her room in Liuxin Courtyard, Lin ngya’s soul seed to have left her.
Linlang, Linlang, Linlang... the na seed like a curse that had surrounded and entangled her heart.
She had told herself since the beginning not to fall in love with the prince. She could not and should not waver.
But why was she having this heart-wrenching feeling?
"What happened to you, Miss?"
Baishao was holding on a bouquet of daisy as she stood before Lin ngya and stared at her, who was putting her head on the table, looking drained of energy.
"I’m alright."
After she gave the answer with a weakly voice, even Lin ngya thought she herself sounded dispirited.
All four of her maidservant surrounded Lin ngya and gave her a worried look.
"Little lass, you looked like a bruised brinjal, which is very unlike you."
Qinghu, who had just received a hug from Ling ngya so ti ago, was presently smiling in a relaxed manner.
He ca face to face with Lin ngya, wearing a brilliant smile on his face.
"Why are you smiling so happy, huh?"
Lin ngya reached out to pinch Qinghu’s cheeks and squeezing them as if they were dough.
Qinghu simply let her do whatever she wanted with his cheeks, at least this made Lin ngya feel a little bit better.
"I’m alright really, don’t worry about ."
Lin ngya always felt better when Qinghu was made to look like he was in agony.
However, she suddenly realized that her four maidservants were staring at sothing behind her.
What was behind her?
As she turned to look, she was surprised to see Ye, clad and masked in black.
At this mont, Ye was holding on a sharp sword and looking like he was put in a tight spot.
"I suppose there was nothing dangerous happening here?"
Lin ngya said in a delayed reaction. She looked around and all she saw were familiar faces. There were no strangers around.
"His Highness, the Prince had instructed to cut off both of Qinghu’s hands if he touches even the corner of your clothes."
However, it was the princess who took the initiative to touch Qinghu’ face now.
What was he to do? Was he supposed to chop off Qinghu’s head?
Ye’s usually sensible and logical mind was in total confusion now. He took his sword out of its sheath as he charged towards Qinghu.
"I’m warning you! I had shown you rcy just now, which was why you’re still alive. Don’t push the limits!"
Exasperated, Qinghu cried out loudly. He had to admit he was at fault previously.
However, he did not understand why this guy in black was targeting him now?
Ye’s Kungfu was ruthless and ferocious but neat. Although Qinghu was also highly skilled, he was not carrying any weapon, so all he could do was to dodge and duck from the attacks.
"Hey! You’re beginning to spout nonsense! ngya, will you discipline this crazy dog, please?"
While Qinghu was trying to block and flee from Ye, Ye continued chasing after him. Between the two of them, they had made a scene in Liuxin Courtyard.
"Are you not going to take control of the situation? I can see that the big brother in black was more highly skilled than Qinghu."
Baizhi looked towards Qinghu, who was crying out, and found the two rather comical.
However, it was hard to ensure safety if this continued. It would be disastrous if anyone got hurt.
"There’s no need to worry. Qinghu’s is more highly skilled than that man in black. He was just playing along with him. Even they were to continue chasing and fleeing in this manner for three days and three nights, they would still be alright if they don’t exhaust their stamina."
Baisu was also good at Kungfu. Although she was not as outstanding as these two n, she could more or less understand what was going on.
The five ladies hid in the room as they enjoyed so fragrant tea and snacks while they watched the drama in the courtyard.
"What are they doing, Big Sister?"
Lin Zhongyu, who had just completed doing his howork joined them to watch the battle in Liuxin Courtyard.
Lin ngya waved him into the room and now the six of them sat in the room, watching the drama happening outside.
"Young Master," said Baisu, standing up as she glanced at Lin Zhongyu with fear in her eyes.
By now, Baisu had spent so ti around Lin ngya and knew that Lin ngya was not one who was only concerned about what happened on the surface. She was beginning to feel that they get along quite well.
It was just that she still felt awkward and uneasy around Lin Zhongyu.
"Look at how you’ve scared Baisu because of how you loved to show off your skills."
Lin ngya teased. She did not wish that this lovable lad would turn into so straight-faced prince one day.
"I did not. Don’t wrong ."
Lin Zhongyu’s face fell and he tried to win her sympathy by looking pitiable.
Lin ngya gave a helpless sigh. Ever since Qinghu and Lin Zhongyu found that she was actually a soft-hearted person, they had been pretending to look pitiable to win her sympathy.
"Alright, alright, you’re good. Co and sit by my side so I could give test you on your howork."
ekly, Lin Zhongyu ca to stand beside Lin ngya. His pretense to be docile appeared to have repulsed Baisu.
"Big Sister Baiji, does the Young Master, no, Childe Yu always behave so ekly in front of Miss?"
Baisu asked as she tugged on Baiji’s sleeve. It was a rare occasion that Baisu gossiped.
"Yes, in fact, Childe Yu had always been very kind to us. He is usually especially obedient to Princess Yu. She even comnted that Childe Yu was a sweet boy."
Baiji smiled and put the fox fur coat she finished making halfway against Lin Zhongyu’s body as a gauge on the size.
Baisu opened her eyes wide, surprised that Lin Zhongyu had quietly and ekly allowed Baiji to do whatever she wanted on him. It felt as if there were big waves in her heart.
Heavens! She rembered that in the past, a blind man’s arm was cut off simply because he grabbed hold of Childe Yu.
The people in the courtyard were no ordinary people, they were a mystery to her!
"Pant, pant... what a heartless lass! Don’t you rember that I’ve saved your life nurous tis?"
A breathless Qinghu dashed into the room down a cup of tea from before Lin ngya.
Ye, who was also exhausted, was hiding in a corner as he tried to catch his breath and regain his energy.
"I suppose age is catching up with you so you don’t have much stamina left in you, Ye? How about you co in here to drink so tea?"
"Thank you for your offer, Your Highness, Princess. I don’t need it."
As she expected, Ye’s voice could be heard coming forth from one corner of the courtyard.
He was obviously trying hard to keep up, but she could still hear the breathlessness and uneven breathing in his voice.
"I hope you didn’t hurt him?"
Lin ngya said softly. In fact, she had intended for Qinghu to try out Ye’s level of martial skills.
"No, but his moves are unconventional. I don’t think many people could match up to his skills. However, his skills are more than sufficient if it’s just to protect you."
Qinghu answered cheekily. He was rely playing along with him just now.
Moreover, he could sense that Ye did not intend to kill him. With his stubborn character, if he did intend to kill Qinghu, he would have continued until he achieved his end.
"Your Highness, Prince Yu had sent to co and get the key to the small store from you."
While the two people fighting were taking a breather, Steward Deng had arrived in Liuxin Courtyard.
"Baishao, please bring Steward Deng to get the key. I wonder what Prince Yu wants to do, asking for the key to the small store?"
Lin ngya did not continue pressing the issue. After all, Long Tianhao had even handed her the title deed for the land to Lin ngya for her to manage.
"Your Highness, Prince Yu wished that you would personally pick so herbs and dicine to be sent over to Prefecture Bing for Miss Linglang."
Her heart dropped when she heard the words of Steward Deng. Her mood had been lifted when she watched Qinghu and Ye chasing each other, but now, her mood was clouded once again.
While she forced a friendly smile on her face, Lin ngya could no longer suppress the heart-wrenching sadness in her.
"Alright, follow , Baiji and Baishao. As for the rest of you, please tidy up the courtyard."
All who were present could see that Lin ngya was upset, but they had no idea why.
With light steps, Lin ngya brought along her two maidservants as she headed toward the small store, which was at the heart of the Prince’s Mansion.
Stored in there were the majority of the mansion’s valuable gold and silver articles. There was even one container that was used to store Lin ngya’s most treasured dicine.
After unlocking three large locks and two other smaller ones, they finally got into the small store.
Once they stepped into the dry storeroom, they could sll the subtle fragrance of herbs and dicine.
Just by slling it helped lift one’s spirit.
Various herbs and dicine were stored in labeled small drawers and lined up on the shelves against the wall.
Among these were many valuable herbs and dicine that cost a bomb in the market outside.
Even Steward Deng who had a wealth of life experiences was greatly surprised to see the contents of this small store.
Lin ngya proceeded to sit down and instruct the two maidservants to collect so Jinseng deer antler, while a storm raged in her heart. At this mont, she had a number of unanswered questions in her mind.
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