The Dandy's Duchess

Chapter 121: Who Told You to Steal My Blanket (3)

That day, indeed, people came and went in Yun Qianyue's courtyard. Ye Tianqing, Ye Tianyu, and Yu Ning, who came to apologize for the events of the previous day and seek reconciliation, as well as Princess Qingwan, who came to check on Yun Qianyue after her drunken episode, all were blocked at the door by Mo Li, who explained that the young lady was feeling dizzy from drinking and was resting in bed.

In contrast, no one came to disturb Rongjing's courtyard.

After taking the medicinal meals and soups three times throughout the day, Yun Qianyue finally felt a bit more energetic. In the evening, she lightly returned to the west courtyard after spending the day in Rongjing's room.

As soon as she reached the door, Cai Lian came out to meet her, whispering in complaint, "Miss, you're finally back. Our Young Master has been waiting for you in the room for half an hour. I was going to call for him, but he wouldn't allow it. I didn't expect to wait for you for so long."

"My brother?" Yun Qianyue paused in her steps. "What does he want with me?"

"He's worried about you, Miss. You were so drunk on South Mountain yesterday, and it was Young Master who carried you back! Naturally, he's concerned about how you are today," Cai Lian replied quickly.

"Oh, then I'll have to thank him for his trouble," Yun Qianyue said, walking toward the room.

"Miss, today is the last day of the prayer festival, so we'll likely be returning to the capital tomorrow. I didn't hear anything from Young Master regarding packing up. Did you hear anything about returning to the capital from him?" Cai Lian asked.

"Not yet! Let's not pack for now; I think it's nice here. I want to stay a couple more days," Yun Qianyue waved her hand.

"Yes!" Cai Lian nodded. She also thought it was nice here; there were no chaotic conflicts like at Yun Prince's residence, the vegetarian meals were delicious, and most importantly, they were not bound by formalities. The beautiful mountains and rivers made her reluctant to leave.

Yun Qianyue lifted the curtain and entered the room, and sure enough, she saw Yun Muhan waiting there, holding a book and reading.

Before she could say anything, Yun Muhan looked up and furrowed his brows slightly. "You stayed with the Young Master for an entire day?"

"Yeah! I had to take refuge! I couldn't rest in this courtyard," Yun Qianyue walked over and sat down. "What are you doing here instead of accompanying your princess? Be careful not to make her feel neglected; the Emperor won't forgive you."

Yun Muhan's face darkened. "The princess is not mine."

"Fine, fine, fine, if she's not yours, then she's not yours. Sooner or later, she might become yours," Yun Qianyue thought her brother was quite good at heart but a bit sensitive. Seeing his gloomy face, she changed the subject. "I'm doing well, as you can see. Let's go!"

"Getting drunk and not waking up, and then catching a cold. You call this doing well?" Yun Muhan raised an eyebrow. Seeing Yun Qianyue stick out her tongue, his expression softened slightly. He continued, "I've already sent someone to inform Grandpa. Tomorrow, I'll take you back to the capital."

"Tomorrow?" Yun Qianyue was taken aback and immediately shook her head. "I'm not going back!"

"Why not?" Yun Muhan looked at her.

"Grandpa sent Uncle Meng to say that I could stay here longer if I wanted. Now that I'm doing fine here, why should I go back? I'm not going! I haven't had enough time here yet!" Yun Qianyue asserted.

Yun Muhan's expression turned serious. "On the first day, you almost set the incense springs on fire while grilling fish. On the second day, you got drunk and couldn't even recognize your surroundings. On the third day, you caught a cold after waking up from your drunkenness. You call this doing well? I think the Young Master is too lenient with you, letting you do whatever you want. If this continues, how will you succeed? I've already reported to Grandpa that I'll take you back tomorrow. You don't need the Young Master's protection anymore. Just pack your things! I'll come to pick you up tomorrow morning."

"I said I'm not going back, and I won't! If Grandpa agrees, it means he's breaking his promise to me. Besides, I haven't caused any major trouble; the incense springs are fine and didn't catch fire. I got drunk on my own, and it has nothing to do with anyone else. I'll get over my cold by tomorrow. Moreover, you still have to escort Princess Qingwan back; I don't want to go back with you. Seeing that woman makes me sick! I can't forget how she helped others bully me. I'm not going back, decisively and resolutely," Yun Qianyue said all in one breath, suddenly realizing that her stuffy nose had cleared up.

"Although she needs my protection on the way, she won't be in the same carriage as me. You and I will be in the same carriage, so she naturally wouldn't dare to bully you now," Yun Muhan's tone softened.

"That's even worse! I'll get annoyed just seeing her!" Yun Qianyue shook her head.

"Then we'll just have to make sure you don't see her! I'll take the princess back to the capital tomorrow; how can I feel at ease leaving you here? Both Grandpa and Father are worried," Yun Muhan said, putting down the book and standing up, his tone leaving no room for argument. "There's no need to say more; you must come back with me tomorrow."

Yun Qianyue sulked and fell silent. She thought, did it matter if she disagreed? In ancient times, rights meant nothing!

"Since you came to Xiangquan Mountain, you've only known how to play, without even going to experience the sound of Buddhist chanting, nor have you even visited the Hall of Patriarch Bodhidharma. You've wasted Grandpa's effort in sending you here. The sky is still early; you should go with me to pay respects to Master Lingyin. It would also be good to ask the Master to divine a fortune for you," Yun Muhan continued.

"What? You want me to meet that charlatan?" Yun Qianyue jumped up, retreating three feet from Yun Muhan, shaking her head vigorously. "I'll go back with you tomorrow, but I absolutely won't meet that old monk!"

Yun Muhan frowned at Yun Qianyue's strong reaction. "Others would find it hard to get a fortune from Master Lingyin. Grandpa has a close relationship with Master Lingyin, and I owe Master a favor for being saved by him with half a Heavenly Mountain snow lotus ten years ago. It shouldn't be too difficult for me to ask the Master to divine for you. Let's go!"

"I said I won't go, so I won't!" Yun Qianyue was angry.

"You must go!" Yun Muhan's tone was firm. "Princess Qingwan and Miss Yu Ning from the Prime Minister's residence went to ask the Master for a fortune, but he didn't respond, saying they weren't fated. The second Miss of the Rong Wang residence and the little princess from the Xiao Qinqin residence took letters from Old King Rong and Old King Xiao to ask for a fortune, but the Master also rejected them. The Master said he would only divine one last fortune before sealing his pen, but he hasn't met a fated person yet. Now that all the women on Xiangquan Mountain have gone to seek fortunes, none have found their fate. You're the only one who hasn't gone. So, you must go!"

Damn! That makes it even worse! Who knows what's waiting for her!