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Although the sound of Sun Ruoyun's slap was quite crisp, the force behind it was not very strong.
It was just that it looked frightening at the time. The doctor examined Xiao Yao carefully and only advised applying some blood circulation ointment, and it would heal in a day or two. He Yu then felt relieved and immediately asked Zhao Hezhong to return home and bring over all kinds of precious wound ointments.
Xiao Yao looked at the various wound ointments on the table and couldn't help but laugh and cry. She looked at He Yu and said, "I really can't use this much..."
"It's fine, just keep it for now," He Yu waved his hand. "Girls are bound to have some bumps and bruises; it will definitely come in handy."
"..." Xiao Yao was speechless. "Are you cursing me to get hurt?"
He Yu was momentarily taken aback by Xiao Yao's words, then laughed cheerfully, "It's okay; better safe than sorry!"
Xiao Yao rolled her eyes, indicating that the credibility of that statement was extremely low.
The two had not chatted for long when Xiao Mo Yi returned. Upon seeing Xiao Mo Yi, He Yu smiled and said, "So? Have they finally let you go back?"
"I just went to familiarize myself with the situation. I can handle things at first. Scholar told me to go back tomorrow," Xiao Mo Yi said as he took a sip of water, then noticed the slap mark on Xiao Yao's face. His eyebrows immediately shot up. "What happened?!"
Xiao Yao knew she couldn't hide this matter, so she straightforwardly told Xiao Mo Yi everything. Xiao Mo Yi's anger surged, "Sun Family? A mere illegitimate daughter dares to hit someone? Is there no law in this capital city?!"
"Of course there is," He Yu comforted as he patted Xiao Mo Yi's shoulder. "Sun Ruoyun is currently in my residence. I've already instructed Sun Ping to personally bring her over; otherwise, she won't be released."
Sun Ping is Sun Ruoyun's father. Upon hearing this from He Yu, Xiao Mo Yi fell silent for a moment and raised an eyebrow. "Your method is indeed ruthless; I fear that Sun Ruoyun will be beaten half to death by Sun Ping."
"You're too kind," He Yu smiled. "Since she has the guts to bully my daughter-in-law, she must also have the guts to face the consequences."
Seeing that Xiao Mo Yi had returned, He Yu said, "That's perfect; since the palace hasn't locked up yet, I need to make a trip to the palace."
"Hey? Aren't you staying for dinner?" Xiao Yao saw He Yu about to leave and anxiously grabbed his sleeve. A fleeting smile passed through He Yu's eyes as he shook his head. "No, I hurried back because I heard you were being troubled. I was originally going to find the Crown Prince; since there's nothing wrong now, I should go attend to my business."
Hearing that it was a serious matter, Xiao Yao suddenly realized and awkwardly let go of He Yu's clothing corner. "Well, remember to eat dinner on time, otherwise it's not good for your health."
"Of course." Hearing Xiao Yao's concern, warmth deepened in He Yu's eyes. "Alright, it's getting late. I’ll take my leave now." With that, he waved goodbye to the Xiao siblings and strode out of the courtyard.
Once outside Xiao Residence, He Yu's expression darkened. He instructed the guard beside him, "Go back and tell Zhao Hezhong to keep a close watch on Sun Ruoyun. If Sun Ping wants to take someone, it must wait until I return to the residence and give my approval."
"Understood!" The guard nodded in response and turned to dash towards Xuanping Prince's Mansion.
He Yu continued on his way to the palace, but before reaching it, he abruptly changed direction and walked into an alley where a carriage was parked. The carriage was simply decorated and unobtrusive, drawing no attention at all. The driver sat at the front of the carriage, nodding off.
As He Yu approached, he cleared his throat. The driver's eyes immediately opened wide, bright and alert, showing no signs of drowsiness from before. Upon seeing He Yu, he remained calm and simply got down from the carriage. "Please get in, Your Highness."
He Yu nodded; this place was not suitable for lingering. All conversations were naturally kept brief. After settling into the carriage, it immediately sped away. He Yu leaned back and closed his eyes to rest.
After a short while, the carriage came to a stop. He Yu bent slightly as he exited the carriage. In front of him was a small courtyard; although the entrance looked unremarkable, He Yu knew of its exquisite details. The large door was made of precious nanmu wood, and the door knocker featured carvings of auspicious beasts crafted by the palace's finest artisans. Even the eyes of those auspicious creatures were vividly lifelike, with every carving meticulously detailed.
After getting off the carriage, He Yu adjusted his attire. Someone had been waiting nearby. "Your Highness, the Crown Prince has already arrived. This servant will take you over."
"Thank you, Zhou Gonggong, for leading the way." A familiar smile returned to He Yu's face.
The person waiting for He Yu was none other than the Crown Prince's personal attendant, Zhou Zhiquan. The location of this courtyard was quite unique; it was lively yet tranquil—bustling yet not remote at all. He Yu couldn't help but sigh; such a prime location could only be acquired by someone like the Crown Prince.
The courtyard was small and unlike typical multi-courtyard residences in the capital; it seemed transformed from a peach orchard. All doors, corridors, and rooms were built around the terrain of this peach grove, making everything—houses, moon gates, corridors, and screens—appear subtly within the peach trees.
As He Yu walked along, he thought that when peach blossoms bloomed in full glory, this place would surely be enchanting.
Upon reaching the Crown Prince's side, He Yu couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, "This truly is an excellent piece of feng shui!"
Yang Yunqing saw He Yu’s delighted expression and couldn’t help but chuckle inwardly. "Alright now, as the First Non-Surname King of the Capital, surely you’ve seen plenty of good things? No need to put on a show for me."
When Yang Yunqing is alone with He Yu, they often refer to each other as "you and I." However, the court is unaware of the close friendship between the prince and the crown prince, which is, of course, a result of their deliberate efforts to keep it that way.
"When the peach blossoms bloom, can I borrow this courtyard to stay in for a while?" He Yu casually asked Yang Yunqing, not minding that he was the crown prince and directly asking for something.
The crown prince couldn't help but chuckle. "What? Are you planning to bring your princess over?"
"Of course!" He Yu replied matter-of-factly. "It's a shame for this place to be empty most of the time. Why not let me borrow it to please my Daughter-in-law? What do you say? Will you agree?"
"Please?" Yang Yunqing frowned. "Isn't she just the daughter of an ordinary family? Why do you need to 'please' her? Is she that aloof?"
"Whose Daughter-in-law?" He Yu immediately retorted. "My Daughter-in-law is cute and obedient."
"Then why do you need to please her? You are a prince!" Yang Yunqing looked at He Yu disapprovingly. "You are a prince! Do you really need to please her?"
He Yu shrugged it off with a smile. "Prince? So what? As long as she is the one I have chosen in this life, I will naturally give her my all!"
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