The Dandy's Duchess

Chapter 120: Who Told You to Steal My Blanket (2)

"I really saw you this time!" Yun Qianyue stood up suddenly upon hearing the familiar voice. She looked outside and saw Xian Ge holding a bowl of medicine at the door. Her eyes sparkled with anticipation, but she couldn't forget the grudge from that day when she had been tricked into drinking two bowls of porridge after the delicious hibiscus fish. She was already plotting how to get back at him.

Xian Ge flinched and immediately threw the medicine bowl towards the room, disappearing in an instant. His voice echoed back, "Young Master, catch it!"

Container in hand, Rongjing effortlessly caught the flying bowl as it came into view.

Yun Qianyue turned sharply to face Rongjing. "Am I that terrifying? He just runs away when he sees me?"

"You're not scary, but your expression just now was a bit intimidating," Rongjing replied, placing the bowl down gently. "Come, drink this. It'll help with your discomfort."

"Even if he runs away, he can't escape the temple! He shouldn't think I'll let him off the hook!" Yun Qianyue said defiantly, lifting the bowl of medicine to her lips. She pinched her nose and gulped it down quickly, grimacing as she reached the bottom. "It's so bitter!"

"Have a candied fruit!" Rongjing pushed a plate of delicacies toward her.

Yun Qianyue quickly grabbed some and munched on them, the bitterness fading away immediately. Her face lit up with a smile. "This is delicious! Even though you're a bit black-hearted, at least you know how to enjoy life!"

"Well, at least my future wife won't go hungry," Rongjing said casually.

"She's a lucky one!" Yun Qianyue agreed but quickly changed the subject. "But I bet she won't last long with you. Fortunately, you're rich; you can just marry another if you drive her mad."

Rongjing nearly spilled his tea as his hand shook at her words. He looked at Yun Qianyue seriously. "How do you know I'll drive my future wife crazy? I'll cherish her!" He paused for effect. "Besides, this is none of your business. Any woman who marries me will be the happiest in the world."

Yun Qianyue rolled her eyes. "Sure, I'll be watching. Let's see how long she can tolerate your toxic tongue and heart. Honestly, I'm so curious to meet her and admire her strong heart..."

"Don't worry, you'll meet her sooner or later!" Rongjing said, giving her a deep glance.

"Okay!" Yun Qianyue focused on devouring the candied fruits. Soon, she polished off the entire plate and looked up at Rongjing. "Do you have any more? Bring me another plate!"

"Wait until lunch for more," Rongjing replied.

"Fine!" Yun Qianyue looked forward to that bitter medicine again.

Rongjing put down his tea cup and asked, "Where do you want to go today?"

"I'm not going anywhere!" Yun Qianyue shook her head, leaning her body on the table lazily. She suddenly remembered the orchid wine from yesterday and perked up. "Hey, what about that jar of good wine from yesterday? You didn't drink it all, did you?"

"What? You still want to drink?" Rongjing asked.

"Of course! Such good wine shouldn't go to waste! If you didn't finish it, give it back to me! I want to practice my drinking skills!" Yun Qianyue stretched her hand towards him.

Rongjing shook his head, looking at her delicate, pale hand reaching out. "I didn't waste it. After you got drunk yesterday, Prince Nanling Rui from Nanliang came to Nanshan and happened to see that wine. I sent it to Master Lingyin, and he drank it all."

"What? He drank it all?" Yun Qianyue asked incredulously.

"Yeah," Rongjing confirmed with a nod.

"Darn! There's someone with better drinking skills than me. Let's go see this amazing person!" Yun Qianyue stood up excitedly.

"You probably wouldn't be able to talk to him. He was carried away from Master Lingyin's place. He was so drunk he probably won't get out of bed for ten days to half a month," Rongjing said slowly. "But he's staying in Tian Sheng for a while, so you'll have a chance to see him when he wakes up."

"Oh, so he isn't that impressive then! No need to see him," Yun Qianyue said, losing interest.

"Yeah, it's probably for the best. You wouldn't be interested in him anyway. Prince Nanling has a reputation for being a flirt with countless beautiful women. Yesterday, Princess Qingwan, Miss Qin from the Prime Minister's residence, the young princess from the Xiaoqin Prince's residence, and my cousin were all with him at Nanshan. He must have made quite the story while protecting the ladies as they descended the mountain." Rongjing added.

"Hmph... so he's just another peach blossom," Yun Qianyue sighed.

Rongjing nodded, speaking softly to Yun Qianyue, "So don't just apply this 'peach blossom' label to me. I'm leagues away from Prince Nanling, and even less than Ye Qingran. When he was infatuated with a girl, she ended up with Ye Qingran. Now, he still resents Ye Qingran for it. Compared to those two, I've been at home for ten years, so my mind is clear."

Yun Qianyue sighed again. "Ye Qingran is impressive! He really stole love right out from under someone!"

"Yeah, he has many more impressive qualities that you'll discover in time. You don't think he could travel for seven years and return unscathed without any skills, do you? It takes more than just luck to do that," Rongjing remarked, adding, "Of course, he also attracts countless women."

Yun Qianyue nodded, shifting her perception of Ye Qingran from a player to a man who could draw admiration.

Rongjing fell silent, standing up from the table and moving to the soft couch, picking up a book. He glanced at Yun Qianyue, who was still slumped over the table. "Since you don't want to go out today, rest in my room. Your courtyard has had too many visitors. The prince and the fourth prince came yesterday, and I expect more today. You probably wouldn't want to see them."

"That relentless Night Tianqing!" Yun Qianyue grimaced at the mention of his name, moving away from the table to lie down on Rongjing's large bed, snuggling under the blanket. "Okay!"

Rongjing said nothing further and lowered his head to read.

Yun Qianyue felt alternately hot and cold, feeling miserable. She closed her eyes and soon drifted off to sleep.