The Dandy's Duchess

Chapter 158: The Fated One (6)

As Rongjing finished speaking, the three fighters retracted their moves, and the sounds of their brawl abruptly ceased.

Rongjing seemed to glance toward Yun Qianyue's direction, half-turning his body back before closing the window, leaving no further words.

Yun Qianyue couldn't help but admire Rongjing; he truly was impressive! She chuckled a couple of times and called out loudly, "Hey, you guys keep fighting! I'll forgo sleep tonight just to watch a thousand monks surround you. That scene will surely be magnificent and entertaining!"

"Little girl, I've climbed the mountain to see you, and you're treating me so heartlessly," Ye Qingran chided with a laugh.

"Who told you to disturb my sleep?" Yun Qianyue stuck her tongue out at Ye Qingran, feeling a little guilty for her reaction toward him. She quickly called back Mo Li, saying, "Mo Li, come back and go to sleep! Everyone else is going to sleep too!" With that, she turned and returned to her room, closed the door, and jumped into bed, covering herself with the blanket, hoping to finally get some sleep.

Mo Li reluctantly retreated, still looking a bit unsatisfied.

Ye Qingran also seemed somewhat reluctant, grumbling, "This little prince has been tired day after day, weighed down by heavy armor, unable to fully display my abilities. Otherwise, I would have dealt with both of you long ago." With that, he stepped toward Rongjing's room. "Since this little prince has no place to sleep, I'll begrudgingly squeeze in with you, weak beauty!"

Xian Ge immediately blocked Ye Qingran's way. "Little Prince, my master doesn't need your reluctant company!"

Ye Qingran looked at Xian Ge, speaking leisurely, "It's fine if your master doesn't take me in; Sister Yue will definitely take me in. I'm not the least bit reluctant." With that, he really did bypass Xian Ge and continued toward the eastern courtyard.

"Xian Ge, let your place be given to Little Prince!" came Rongjing's voice from inside the room.

Xian Ge's face darkened, and he replied stiffly, "Little Prince, you should stay in the lower room!"

"Hmm? I stay in your room? You aren't being reluctant?" Ye Qingran stopped and scrutinized Xian Ge.

"I'm not being reluctant," Xian Ge nodded.

"If you're not reluctant, then I will be! I prefer to have my own space and not squeeze with others," Ye Qingran shook his head, then added, "But Sister Yue is an exception."

"I won't stay with the Little Prince. You can stay in the lower room, Little Prince. I... I'll keep watch for you and my master," Xian Ge said through gritted teeth.

"Ha ha, alright! I'll go sleep in your room then. Make sure to keep watch for us!" Ye Qingran laughed heartily and swaggered toward Xian Ge's room, reclaiming the satisfaction of having been pushed down by Xian Ge.

Watching Ye Qingran enter his room, Xian Ge's face fell. He thought, this little demon is truly someone one cannot offend!

The eastern and western courtyards finally fell silent again, no more sounds emerging.

Yun Qianyue quickly fell asleep, and this time, she slept until the bright light of day before slowly waking up. Hearing vague noises outside, as if many people were gathered, she opened her eyes and peeked outside. The curtains blocked her view, and she frowned, calling out, "Cailian!"

"Miss, you're awake?" Cailian responded as she pushed the door open and entered.

"What's going on outside? Why are there so many people?" Yun Qianyue asked.

"Miss, it's the Crown Prince who sent two female doctors from the imperial hospital yesterday. They came early this morning to examine your health and provide appropriate remedies. They're all waiting outside now!" Cailian explained promptly.

Yun Qianyue's face darkened. "Go out and tell him that I'm in perfect health and don't need an examination!"

"Miss, this... I'm afraid that's not good?" Cailian glanced outside and said quietly.

"What's bad about it? Just say that my brother checked on me yesterday and everything is fine. Are the two female doctors from the imperial hospital really more skilled than my brother?" Yun Qianyue huffed, annoyed. She knew what Ye Tianqing was scheming.

"This..." Cailian hesitated. Seeing the displeasure on Yun Qianyue's face, she nodded and turned to leave.

Yun Qianyue pushed aside her blanket and got out of bed, thinking how Ye Tianqing came looking for trouble early in the morning, ruining her mood entirely. She hastily donned her clothes and walked to the window, pulling back the curtains. Sure enough, she saw more than ten people in the courtyard, some sitting and some standing, filling both stone tables.

On one stone table sat Ye Qingran, Ye Tianyu, and Yun Muhan, while the other table had Ye Tianqing, Yun Wangye, and Rong Linglan. Behind Ye Tianqing stood two middle-aged women dressed in the attire of imperial doctors. A short distance away, seated alone in a moon-white brocade robe, was Rongjing, his expression warm and serene. Beside him stood a boy of about ten, who was none other than Rong Xi, his pure, bright eyes curiously gazing toward her room.

Yun Qianyue thought, today's situation is quite grand! What are they all up to?

Just then, Cailian conveyed Yun Qianyue's original words to Ye Tianqing. Ye Tianqing had been talking to Yun Wangye, and upon raising his head and seeing Yun Qianyue standing at the window, he smiled at her, speaking in a very friendly tone. "Sister Yue's health is precious. Although Muhan understands medicine, he is not specialized in treating women. These two female doctors from the imperial hospital are highly skilled in treating the ladies of the palace. Let them examine you. If they confirm that you're fine, it will ease everyone's minds."

Yun Qianyue remained silent, coldly regarding Ye Tianqing.

Ye Tianqing continued, "This is also the emperor's wish. Although I had these two female doctors invited, the emperor was informed and approved it. He even conveyed a message that they must examine you carefully without any mistakes. When the empress heard that you and Rongjing were in danger, she was worried for the past three days. Later, upon learning that you were rescued, she was overjoyed and cried tears of happiness. She wanted to accompany the doctors but was stopped by the emperor. So, Sister Yue, you should not be willful. The emperor and empress care for you."

Yun Qianyue continued to stare at Ye Tianqing, pursing her lips in silence.

Cailian looked anxiously at her mistress. She thought, the Crown Prince is bringing up the emperor and empress, which clearly shows he's determined to have Miss examined. Although she wasn't very clever, she understood that this move was intended to confirm whether Miss and Rongjing had encountered any issues.

"Yue, don't be willful. The Crown Prince is concerned for you. Let the two female doctors examine you! As the Crown Prince said, if you're fine, it will ease everyone's minds," Yun Wangye sighed internally. He thought about how Yun Qianyue had once chased after the Crown Prince, doing many reckless things that he couldn't condone, and he felt a bit of disappointment. But seeing the Crown Prince treating her with kindness now, no longer maintaining a superior attitude, he was worried that his daughter had reversed roles and grown obstinate.