latelenovela Chapter 79 079 The Little Fool and the Young Prince
Chapter 79 079 The Little Fool and the Young Prince
Chapter 79 079 The Little Fool and the Young Prince
Inside the Marquis Anshi's residence, Chunyu Jingxuan's little hand was held by Ye Pianran as they walked forward step by step. This was indeed Chunyu Jingxuan's first time in a place so different from the imperial palace and the royal residence. Along the way, he kept looking around the Marquis's residence with his bright eyes, which were full of excitement and curiosity.
Ye Pianran couldn't help but chuckle, and asked with a smile, "This humble girl, Ye Pianran, wonders how I should address the young master?"
Chunyu Jingxuan put away his childish demeanor, put on a serious face, and said in a childish voice, "My name is Chunyu Jingxuan."
"Is Young Master Jingxuan satisfied with the Marquis's residence?" Ye Pianran asked.
Chunyu Jingxuan's fair cheeks flushed slightly as he replied matter-of-factly, "It's acceptable."
Sensing that some passing servants were observing them, Ye Pianran instinctively didn't want too many people to know that the Prince of Beiwu had arrived, so she smiled and asked, "I have some fun things in my courtyard. I wonder if the young prince would be interested?"
With a quick dart of his eyes, Chunyu Jingxuan said, "Tell me what it is first?"
Ye Pianran said, "Young Master, you will know once you come with me."
Chunyu Jingxuan followed Ye Pianran and Gongsun Yuan back to Lanxin Courtyard. As soon as they stepped into Lanxin Courtyard, a rich fragrance of flowers wafted over them. Everywhere they looked, there was a riot of colors, a truly breathtaking sight.
Chunyu Jingxuan was stunned by the beautiful scenery and before he could even exclaim in amazement, he suddenly saw Lingyi carrying a fluffy snowball out of Ye Pianran's house. The snowball snuggled restlessly in Lingyi's arms, its round body moved slightly, and suddenly its two long, white ears stood up.
Chunyu Jingxuan gasped, his eyes widening, and pulled Ye Pianran aside, asking with barely concealed excitement:
"W-what is this?"
"This thing is called a rabbit. It's a pet I kept for fun when I was bored," Ye Pianran grabbed the rabbit by the ears, lifted it up, and held it in front of Chunyu Jingxuan, her eyes full of smiles: "Would the young master like to hold it?"
Chunyu Jingxuan stared intently at the white rabbit in Ye Pianran's hands, nodded eagerly, and carefully reached out his hand. The rabbit's fur was very soft, its round body was warm, and he could feel its heartbeat when he held it in his palm.
This was an experience Chunyu Jingxuan had never had before. While feeling novel, a strange feeling arose in his heart.
He looked up at Ye Pianran, who was also looking down at him. She was wearing a veil, so he couldn't see her face, but her gaze was so gentle that it made his nose tingle for no reason.
Suddenly, a small figure wobbled in from outside Lanxin Courtyard, rushed towards Chunyu Jingxuan, and called out softly, "Bunny~"
Chunyu Jingxuan was startled and quickly took two steps back while holding the rabbit. His handsome face immediately hardened, and he shouted in a childish voice, "How dare you! How can you be so disrespectful to this young master!"
The little figure was already unsteady on its feet, and when Chunyu Jingxuan dodged, it immediately fell to the ground, hitting the ground hard. It burst into tears, its mouth full of blood.
This startled everyone in Lanxin Courtyard. Gongsun Yuan and Ye Pianran rushed forward anxiously. Gongsun Yuan hugged the little figure tightly and patted his back, saying, "Don't cry, don't cry, Kang'er, don't cry. Mother is here. Tell Mother where it hurts, okay?"
That cry of "Mother" was like a sharp thorn, piercing deeply into Chunyu Jingxuan's still immature mind. His eyes quickly reddened, and with a cold snort, he threw the rabbit in his hand to the ground, turned around, and rushed out of Lanxin Courtyard.
"Young Master!" Lingyi exclaimed in surprise.
Ye Pianran glanced at Ye Yankang, whose face was covered in tears, sighed softly, and turned to chase after him.
Chunyu Jingxuan was unfamiliar with the Marquis's residence and hadn't gone far at all. Ye Pianran caught up with him in no time. However, when she turned around in front of him, she was surprised to find that Chunyu Jingxuan's face was also covered in tears.
"What's wrong with the young master?" It was Kang'er who fell and was bleeding, so why is the young master crying too?
Chunyu Jingxuan brushed her hand away, pretending to be very fierce, and roared, "Mind your own business! Get out of my way!"
He didn't resemble Chunyu Yang at all. Compared to his father's coldness, his eyebrows and eyes were delicate and noble, his red nose was small and cute, and his angry look with wide eyes only made people feel sorry for him, without any intimidation.
Taking out a silk handkerchief from her person, Ye Pianran softened her voice and gently wiped away his tears, saying, "Young Master, are you in a hurry to return to the Prince's Mansion? But it's raining, which might be inconvenient. Why don't you wait until the rain stops before going back?"
Rain? Where is it raining? Chunyu Jingxuan blinked and looked up at the sky in confusion. At this moment, a breeze blew by, and the petals in Lanxin Courtyard swirled and fell on him. He felt a coolness on his cheek and then realized that she was talking about him crying.
His nose started to sting again, and he reflexively took a breath, only to make a jarring sound. His air of authority as a royal descendant vanished instantly. Somewhat embarrassed, he scratched his chubby little hand and said in a low voice, "Since you're so insistent on keeping me here, then I'll stay."
When Ye Pianran brought Chunyu Jingxuan back to Lanxin Courtyard, Ye Yankang had already stopped crying. Upon seeing her, he leaned out of Gongsun Yuan's arms, holding a baby tooth in his hands, and offered it to Ye Pianran like a precious treasure, saying in a hushed voice, "Sister~"
His voice sounded strange, as if wind was blowing into his mouth, which made people laugh.
"Kang'er is fine. One of his teeth was loose, and the fall knocked it out," Gongsun Yuan said, half amused and half helpless. The maids and nannies beside her also covered their mouths and laughed.
Ye Pianran took the baby tooth into her palm, smiled and gently tapped Ye Yankang's forehead: "The baby tooth has fallen out, Kang'er is growing up."
Ye Yankang couldn't understand what she was saying, but he felt a tickle on his face, so he chuckled and tried to grab her hand: "Sister~"
Chunyu Jingxuan initially felt somewhat apologetic towards Ye Yankang, but upon seeing this, his curiosity immediately replaced his apology, and he asked, "Besides saying 'elder sister,' can't you say anything else?"
Ye Yankang then noticed that there was an unfamiliar person in the courtyard. He stared blankly at Chunyu Jingxuan for a while, then chuckled.
"This is my younger brother, Ye Yankang. He suffers from a brain disease and can only recognize some familiar people. He cannot answer your questions, Your Highness. Please forgive him," Ye Pianran said softly.
So this person who looks about the same age as him is actually an idiot?
The Northern Martial Prince's Mansion only has Chunyu Jingxuan as his heir. He rarely interacts with people his own age, and now, faced with this situation, he was at a loss and stammered, "It's alright, this prince forgives him."
At this moment, the rabbit that had been thrown away earlier hopped and pounced at Chunyu Jingxuan's feet. Ye Yankang's blank expression instantly came to life. He struggled to get out of Gongsun Yuan's arms, repeatedly calling out, "Rabbit~ Rabbit~"
Chunyu Jingxuan bent down and hugged the rabbit to his chest. He looked up at Ye Pianran and then said to Ye Yankang, "Since you like this rabbit so much, I, the young master, will reluctantly let you play with it too."
So the two adorable little children began to tease the rabbits together in the courtyard. Although Ye Yankang was mentally challenged and unable to speak, Chunyu Jingxuan, who had never had a playmate since childhood, still enjoyed his company immensely.
Seeing that Chunyu Jingxuan did not seem to have any ill feelings towards Ye Yankang, Gongsun Yuan instructed Ye Pianran to take good care of him before turning around and going back into the house with peace of mind.
Lingyi brought out the osmanthus cakes she had just made that morning, Ye Pianran warmed a pot of plum tea, casually picked out a medical book she had brought back from Liu Lulu a few days ago, and sat down in the courtyard to read it.
Her head was bowed, her expression focused, with wisps of tea smoke rising around her and flowers falling in the quiet courtyard. Time seemed to stand still around her.
While playing, Ye Yankang suddenly turned around and ran back to Ye Pianran's side. He scrambled onto the couch, crawled into her arms, and cried out, "Sister~ I'm hungry~"
Chunyu Jingxuan ran back with him, looking up with his rosy little face, and called out very naturally, "Sister, I'm thirsty."
Somewhat surprised, she looked at Chunyu Jingxuan, only to see him with a natural expression and intense gaze, seemingly completely unaware of what he had just said. Ye Pianran didn't remind him, but simply smiled and poured him a cup of plum tea.
The plum tea was sweet and sour, refreshing and thirst-quenching. Chunyu Jingxuan liked it very much and drank two cups before stopping, still wanting more.
Ye Pianran used a silk handkerchief to wipe the tea spilled from his lips. She noticed he was looking at Ye Yankang with envy. A thought struck her, and she bent down to carry him to the couch as well. Smelling the faint fragrance emanating from Ye Pianran, eating the soft and delicious osmanthus cake, and drinking the warm plum tea, Chunyu Jingxuan couldn't help but show a satisfied expression on his face.
The Marquis's residence is truly wonderful! He has a little fool to play with, and an older sister who understands him. Staying here, even if his father rarely returns to the residence, he won't feel lonely.
Chunyu Jingxuan looked up at Ye Pianran for a long time, then suddenly asked in a childish voice, "Big sister, why do you always wear this on your face?"
"Because... I'm ugly, and I'm afraid I'll scare people away," Ye Pianran said with a smile.
"I'm not afraid, sister, let me see what you're up to?" Chunyu Jingxuan said, opening her beautiful big eyes.
Ye Pianran did not refuse. With her eyelashes lowered, she removed the veil from her face, revealing a face as beautiful and delicate as a begonia in spring. Sadly, that beauty was marred by the scar on her cheek.
Although the scar was fake, it was still shocking to Chunyu Jingxuan. He clung to Ye Pianran, reached out his soft, white hand, and gently touched her cheek, asking, "Does it still hurt?"
Ye Pianran sighed softly in her heart and replied gently, "It's all better now, thank you for your concern, young master."
“Sister, don’t be afraid. My father also has many scars, which are deeper and longer than yours,” Chunyu Jingxuan comforted her.
The Northern Martial King's injury was sustained on the battlefield; how could it be the same as hers? Ye Pianran was both amused and exasperated, but she did not refute it. She simply said, "In that case, your father should be in more pain than I am."
Chunyu Jingxuan was stunned for a moment, then suddenly fell silent. He recalled the injuries he had inadvertently seen on Chunyu Yang's body, and suddenly felt less resistant to studying military strategy.
With the two children quiet, Ye Pianran was happy to have some peace and quiet, letting them sit on either side of her while she looked down at her medical book.
When a servant came to inform that the Prince of Beiwu had personally come to the Marquis's residence to take the young prince back, Chunyu Jingxuan was lying in Ye Pianran's arms, fast asleep, holding her hand tightly.