Chapter 71: The Crown Prince Is Returning Soon
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Yu Yunxi was originally very calm when she treated Feng Yili, but his burning gaze soon made her feel slightly uncomfortable. She finally gritted her teeth and said threateningly, “If you continue to torture your own body like this in the future, I really won’t care about your life or death anymore.”
A smile appeared briefly on Feng Yili’s face. He knew that she did not mean her words. He was certain that if he was in danger, she definitely would not leave him to die.
“Alright, I’ve already sutured the wound,” Yu Yunxi said. She rose to her feet and prepared to leave.
Suddenly, Feng Yili said, “Junjin saved my life so I let him stay in my residence.”
‘So? Why is he telling me this?’
Yu Yunxi raised an eyebrow and looked at him strangely.
Yu Yunxi was still perplexed when she heard Feng Yili say, “He’s not my illegitimate son.”
Yu Yunxi could not help but cough upon hearing these words, and her expression was rather unnatural and awkward as she said, “I don’t think he’s your illegitimate son at all…”
‘I know for a fact that he’s your legitimate son…’
“Alright, then don’t suspect me of cheating on you,” Feng Yili said with a straight face.
Yu Yunxi was speechless.
The atmosphere had just turned awkward when a tapping sound rang in the air.
There were movements at the door, and the two turned around in unison. They saw Yu Junjin shuffling into the room like a zombie with a dazed expression on his face.
“Jun…”
“Don’t call him…” Yu Yunxi said as she quickly turned around and covered Feng Yili’s mouth with a solemn expression on her face. It was best to not abruptly wake someone who was sleepwalking.
Feng Yili understood her meaning, and his expression turned solemn as well. The little bun shuffled around for a long time before he finally tired himself out.
Seeing that the little bun was about to lie on the ground, Yu Yunxi reached out to hug the little bun, but Feng Yili was faster. In just a flash, he carried the little bun in his arms. The little bun looked especially small in his arms.
Yu Yunxi could see a hint of tenderness in Feng Yili’s eyes as he looked at the little bun.
‘As it turns out, there are times when he’s gentle as well…’
After making sure that the little bun would not wake up, Feng Yili carefully placed him on the bed. He lowered his head to look at the little bun’s quiet and obedient appearance when sleeping, and he felt his heart melt.
Originally, he had planned for the little bun to pretend to fall asleep and pretend to sleepwalk in order to make Yu Yunxi stay. However, he did not expect that the little bun would fall asleep for real and even sleepwalk for real. He felt helpless and distressed for Yu Junjin.
Sleepwalking was very troublesome. Feng Yili wondered how the little bun had been coping until now.
After a moment, Feng Yili said hoarsely, “Let’s fight less in the future.”
“Huh?”
“I can tell that he’s very sensitive. I don’t know if it’s because of his parents. He likes you very much. I hope that you’ll stay for his sake,” Feng Yili said earnestly.
Yu Yunxi could tell that he was sincere this time, and she was slightly moved. She lowered her head and agreed without thinking about it too long. “Alright.”
A smile finally appeared on Feng Yili’s expressionless face upon hearing these words. After a moment, he said in a low voice before he left, “I just received news that the Chen family and their troops will be returning tomorrow. At that time, you’ll definitely be invited to the banquet in the palace to celebrate their triumphant return.”
Feng Yili did not expect too much from Yu Yunxi. He only hoped that she would not go against him.
‘Tomorrow? No wonder the Yu family has been behaving recently. As it turns out, their backer is coming home…’
Yu Yunxi frowned, and her expression was grave. She looked at Feng Yili’s back as he left and murmured to herself, “Are you really going to support the Fifth Prince in the battle for the throne? What’s your stance toward Xinan?
Before returning to the capital, her godfather had reminded her that the Crown Prince, the First Prince, the Third Prince, and the Fifth Prince were not people they supported. There was someone else they supported. Hence, if Feng Yili was adamant about supporting the Fifth Prince, they would inevitably become enemies.
“Do we really have to be enemies?” Yu Yunxi murmured to herself again with an indescribably complex expression on her face.
The next day.
While Yu Yunxi was checking the herbs in the medicine hall, Qian Jiao rushed in and said, “County Princess, the news is accurate. The Chen family has already arrived at the city gates with their troops. The First Prince, the Third Prince, and the Fifth Prince have gone to welcome them.”
“As expected,” Yu Yunxi said with a sigh, but her expression was calm. She knew that the Chen family was a tough nut to crack.
Seeing that Yu Yunxi’s expression was not quite right, Qian Jiao hurriedly added, “County Princess, don’t worry. The Crown Prince isn’t among those who went to welcome the Chen family. It seems that the Emperor is still punishing the Crown Prince.”
Yu Yunxi shook her head and said, “No. Although Feng Yili no longer leads the troops to war, he still holds a lot of military power in Tianxia. The Emperor is afraid of him so he needs the Chen family. Since he needs the Chen family, the Emperor won’t simply dismiss the Crown Prince. It won’t be easy for us to deal with the Crown Prince.”
Yu Yunxi’s voice turned cold as she continued to say, “Mark my words. The
Crown Prince and the Empress will definitely attend the celebration banquet. Not only that, but Yu Zhongcheng will also be released from prison.”
“County Princess…”
Qian Jiao was at a loss for words. They had spent so much effort to take Yu Zhongcheng down, but in the end, it was just a slap on the wrist. This meant that their previous efforts were all in vain.
Seeing the troubled expression on Qian Jiao’s face, Yu Yunxi said with a smile, “It’s fine. It’s actually beneficial to us if Yu Zhongcheng is released. He’s a very important chess piece in Godfather’s plan.”
‘Hmm? Is there another plan?’
Qian Jiao was very curious, but Yu Yunxi only smiled and did not elaborate on her words. She only said, “We’ve only begun to implement our plan not long ago. It’s impossible to take our enemies down so quickly. Yu Zhongcheng is not having an easy time in the imperial prison. It’s about time for him to come out and complain..
“County Princess, you mean…”
“The Crown Prince is grounded, and the Yu family can’t enter the imperial prison. We have our people in the prison, right?” Yu Yunxi said.
Qian Jiao’s eyes lit up, and she quickly nodded. “I understand now, County Princess.”
After listening to Yu Yunxi, Qian Jiao began to look forward to Yu Zhongcheng’s release.
At this time, a figure appeared at the entrance of the medicine hall.
“Greetings, County Princess.”
“Eunuch Lin De?”
Yu Yunxi’s eyes flashed briefly when she saw who it was.
“County Princess, the Emperor is elated that General Chen has returned victoriously. He plans to hold a celebratory banquet in the imperial palace. As the County Princess of Xinan, your attendance is naturally required.”
“I understand,” Yu Yunxi replied calmly.
Lin De continued to say as he looked at Yu Yunxi meaningfully, “The Emperor heard that the County Princess is highly skilled in medicine. His Majesty has been having severe headaches recently so you’ll have to take a good look at His Majesty when you enter the palace.”
“Yes, I will,” Yu Yunxi replied expressionlessly. It was hard to figure out what she was thinking at this moment.
After Lin De left, Qian Jiao asked worriedly, “County Princess, what do you think that b*stard Emperor plans to do?”
“It doesn’t matter. We’ll find out tonight and deal with whatever comes our way..”