Romans PaiPai - Chapitre 95
"What's wrong?" The princess was taken aback by her usually clever younger sister's unusual behavior.
"What happened?"
The sound came from the doorway, and the Second Prince appeared carrying a brocade box, looking surprised. A cold glint flashed in Dolan's eyes as she snatched the box from his hand. As she expected, it contained candied fruit.
Countless times, she saw him personally handle even small matters like delivering medicine and candied fruit, and she couldn't help but feel moved for her sister, which made her even more willing to serve him.
Because helping him is helping my sister.
With a "crash," the box was slammed to the ground, spilling candied fruit everywhere. Before he could frown and speak, she grabbed his arm and pulled him to a safe distance from the house. She stopped, and the Second Prince, caught off guard, nearly bumped into her.
"Who upset you..."
"Feng Yanliang." She slowly turned around and slowly spoke, "Why did you harm my sister?"
He paused for a moment, then laughed, "What nonsense are you talking about?"
They concealed it very well. These kinds of people are natural actors. But the surprise that flashed across their eyes during that moment of stunned silence did not escape her notice.
This is true.
Suddenly, a chill ran from the soles of her feet to the tip of her heart. She had been too careless, too flustered, too reckless. What was the point of asking him like this? Regardless of whether he admitted it or not, what could she gain? An explanation? Justice for her sister? Dolan, what do you want?
Chapter 188
In a flash, countless thoughts raced through his mind, and his eyes widened. "I heard you've settled into a new house outside?"
The Second Prince burst into laughter, "So that's what it was about. Who told you that?"
"Don't ask me what I heard, just tell me if it's true or not? I don't care where the woman came from, or how many you want to have, if you don't have even a little bit of sincerity towards my sister, I, I, I..." Finally, unable to hold back any longer, tears welled up in her glaring eyes, "I won't let you go."
I won't let you go.
She still remembered the man who came to marry her sister, dressed in a phoenix robe, radiant and dazzling. The little girl thought then, "I want to marry someone like him someday..." But in the blink of an eye, everything changed, and her dream was like a kite blown away by the wind, losing its string.
I won't let you go, but I haven't figured out how to deal with you yet.
The next day, the palace bestowed exquisite candied fruit upon the Second Princess. At the same moment that the Second Prince was rewarding the eunuchs, Duolan arrived at Yun'an Palace.
"The miracle doctor is not here," Zhan Yuan said.
“I know he’s at the Ninth Prince’s residence.” Dolan sat down in the hall. “Don’t worry, I won’t bother you.”
The Ninth Prince always treated Yang Luoxue as an honored guest, with Qinghe escorting her everywhere she went. Today was no exception; Qinghe accompanied Yang Luoxue all the way to Yun'an Palace. Unlike usual, he didn't leave immediately after seeing her off. Instead, he followed her in and, upon seeing Duolan, smiled slightly, "This humble subject is late; please forgive me, Princess."
For some reason, that smile reminded Dolan of a topic she often heard the palace servants mention: Lord Qing was a fox spirit.
You never know how much he knows about you.
While she was still in a daze, Qinghe said to Yang Luoxue, "Let's borrow a place from the divine doctor."
He wanted to go to the medicine pavilion, where it was the quietest place. "Please feel free to give any instructions, Princess."
"Tell the Ninth Prince that I'm willing to serve him if he agrees to one thing," she said resolutely. Given her position in the palace, she was someone anyone could win over.
"As long as Your Highness can do it, I will do my best for the Princess."
"Please ask him to ensure my sister's safety after he succeeds."
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Qinghe had been listening attentively with her head bowed, but now she raised her head, a hint of a smile in her eyes. "The princess is indeed a sister to me."
"As expected... what do you mean 'as expected'?" Dolan's expression fell into Qingzai's eyes, and he smiled slightly, "Yesterday I noticed that the princess's expression was not as usual, so I paid a little attention." He flipped his hand, revealing a small carp carved from white jade in his palm, "Does this look familiar to the princess?"
Duo Lan recognized it immediately; it was a birthday gift she had given Feng Yanliang.
“This is the Second Prince’s beloved possession, which he hangs in front of his tent.” Qinghe’s pupils gleamed with a deep, mysterious light. “This is also why the Second Princess’s candied fruit is infused with sea jasmine.”
Dolan was completely stunned.
“The princess and the queen have been very close since childhood. Controlling the queen means controlling the princess. However, what the second prince wants is not just the princess’s help.” His voice was soft and low, but to Dolan it was like a thunderclap. “...What the second prince really wants is to end the queen’s life after he ascends the throne, and then marry the princess. Princess, you may become the empress.”
Chapter 189
"...Impossible." This was the only thing Dolan could say at that moment. "Impossible..."
“This jade fish was retrieved by my men last night and must be returned tonight, otherwise the Second Prince might be displeased,” Qinghe said calmly. “The candied fruit made for the Second Prince was prepared by a perfumer living in Dongtiao. This man is highly skilled; as long as you can afford the price, he can prepare any kind of fragrance. I have some connections with him.” Therefore, it wouldn’t be difficult to inquire about the Second Prince’s residence… “Of course, whether you believe it or not is entirely up to the Princess. However, before the Princess decides which side to take, I feel it’s necessary for her to understand the whole matter. If the Princess wishes to change her mind, it’s not too late now. Otherwise, please wait for me here three days from now.” With that, he bowed and gracefully departed.
Dolan took a step back, her back bumping against the drawer of the medicine cabinet. The vermilion handles on each drawer hurt her back, but she didn't feel anything.
I just feel cold.
This winter is exceptionally, exceptionally cold.
She stood there for a long time until someone gently placed her pulse. She looked up and saw Yang Luoxue.
In truth, every time she saw his face, she would be momentarily stunned, wondering, "Is this really him?" Even though she had just seen his features, she couldn't retain them in her mind. To her, he was always a riot of color, a sky full of stars, his radiance breathtaking at first glance.
So what I remember each time is that radiance.
"Yang Luoxue..." For the first time, she called him by his name instead of "Divine Physician Yang." Her fingertips acted before her brain could, grasping the fingertips that were resting on her pulse. His fingertips were long and cool, and he had a faint fragrance, like the scent of medicine, or like the fragrance of plum blossoms covered in snow. "...Yang Luoxue, will you marry me?"
His fingers stiffened in her palm.
"Once I get married, he won't rely on me anymore, and he won't be a burden to my sister anymore... Once I get married..." Something felt like it was boiling inside her, burning and aching terribly. She gripped his hand tightly, like a drowning person clutching their last piece of driftwood. "Marry me... Take me away, take me to your world. I don't want to stay here... Take me away..."
“You’re too tired,” was his reply. “You should rest.” Then a silver needle was inserted into an acupuncture point, and darkness surged in unstoppable. She closed her eyes and lost consciousness.
She never imagined she would say such things to a man.