Chapter 751 - 752: Consideration

Chapter 751: Chapter 752: Consideration

Ye Chutang composed herself and smiled faintly.

"That would be for the best, of course."

Seeing that Ye Chutang genuinely didn’t seem too worried, Princess Qingyang also relaxed.

Her gaze shifted back to the various tools scattered around, but after staring for a long time, she couldn’t figure out how these things were supposed to be used.

"This looks like so much work. Why not just hire someone to do it? Why must you do it all yourself?"

Ye Chutang picked up a file, pausing at the princess’s words. "It’s not so bad. The main issue is that some materials are hard to procure. Besides, I’m not busy with anything else lately, so I can just take my time with it."

Princess Qingyang had a faint feeling that what Ye Chutang was making wasn’t just a simple wheelchair. After all, there were many small objects here that she felt were completely unnecessary.

But since Ye Chutang had said so, there was no need to keep trying to persuade her. She’d just let her be.

"Since it’s coming from your hands, it definitely won’t be any ordinary wheelchair," Princess Qingyang said with a click of her tongue.

Ye Chutang smiled, not denying it.

In truth, besides the wheelchair, she was also preparing a pair of prosthetic limbs.

’That’s the real reason I’m making such a big production of this.’

The conditions were crude and many materials were unavailable, so Ye Chutang could only do her best to handle all the details and make them as functional as possible.

Princess Qingyang watched from the side for a while but found it incredibly dull. She had no idea where Ye Chutang got such patience.

In the end, she decided to play Go with Xiao Wu instead.

After losing three games in a row, the corner of Princess Qingyang’s mouth twitched.

Seeing Xiao Wu clearing the board for another round, Princess Qingyang immediately stopped her, declaring righteously, "Xiao Wu, I just remembered—haven’t you started practicing your calligraphy recently? I shouldn’t keep you from it. Go on, go write!"

Xiao Wu tilted her little head, her big, grape-like eyes blinking.

’But I already finished for today!’

Princess Qingyang was skeptical. She cleared her throat. "Well then, bring it here and let me see. Have you made any progress?"

Xiao Wu turned and PATTER PATTER PATTERed away to get her calligraphy practice book. She returned and handed it to Princess Qingyang with both hands, a hint of anticipation on her little face.

’Third Brother said my writing wasn’t good enough before!’

Her Third Brother had been leaving early and returning late these past two days, with no free time to supervise her. Today was the perfect chance to show her work to Princess Qingyang!

Xiao Wu lifted her head, looking at the princess eagerly.

Princess Qingyang quite enjoyed this look and affectionately ruffled Xiao Wu’s hair.

"Don’t worry! I’m not as strict as your Third Brother! Your writing—"

Staring at the neat and beautiful standard script on the paper, Princess Qingyang stopped mid-sentence. She looked at it several times in disbelief before asking Xiao Wu in a faint voice.

"You... wrote this?"

Xiao Wu nodded emphatically.

’Yes, yes! Princess, what do you think of it?’

Princess Qingyang: "..."

She took a soft breath, staring at the handwriting in deep thought for a long moment.

"Your writing... it’s quite good..."

Xiao Wu leaned closer, making a gesture with her small hands.

’So, are there any areas for improvement? I have to practice diligently so I can blow Third Brother away next time I see him!’

Princess Qingyang, remembering her own sloppy handwriting: "..."

She coughed guiltily. "Xiao Wu, you’re still young. To be able to write like this is already incredible! Just keep it up!"

Xiao Wu was skeptical. ’Really? Is my writing already that good?’

Princess Qingyang’s eyes darted around. She carefully smoothed out the paper, folded it neatly, and then... handed it back to Xiao Wu.

"Take it back. When your Third Brother sees it, he’ll definitely be pleased."

’It would be rude not to take it back now,’ Princess Qingyang thought calmly. ’These two sisters... It’s one thing to be constantly outshone by Ye Chutang, but now even Xiao Wu—’

"Uh, I just remembered I have something to attend to back at my mansion. The wine delivery from Yunlai Tavern should be arriving. I won’t stay any longer. I’ll come again another day!"

The moment Princess Qingyang finished speaking, her figure vanished from the courtyard like a gust of wind.

Xiao Wu, left standing alone: "..."

She subconsciously looked toward Ye Chutang.

Without even looking up, Ye Chutang said, "She doesn’t practice her calligraphy properly. She had it coming."

Princess Qingyang, who had just reached the outer gate: "!!!"

Xiao Wu vaguely guessed what had happened and looked down at her practice book again.

’Is my writing... really that good?’

Ye Chutang kindly reminded her, "Don’t worry, your Third Brother’s standards are different from hers."

At Xiao Wu’s current level, she still had a lot of practicing to do.

Xiao Wu: "!!!"

...

「Prince Jing Mansion.」

Xiao Chenglin abruptly looked up from a stack of letters, unable to hide the shocked fury on his beautiful and refined face.

"What did you say?! Where did he go?"

The Chang Sui kept his head bowed. "Yunlai Tavern. According to our sources, he went out alone early this morning, heading straight for Yunlai Tavern. He sat inside by himself for about an hour before leisurely departing."

CRASH—

Xiao Chenglin swept everything off his desk, his expression terrifyingly cold.

"What in the world is he trying to do!?"

Just last night, he had repeatedly warned Shui Xingqiu not to act recklessly, but Shui Xingqiu clearly hadn’t listened at all!

Refusing to wear a disguise was one thing, but now he’d gone straight to Yunlai Tavern, out in the open!

If anyone with malicious intent noticed him, who knows how much trouble it would cause!

"Does he really think no one in the Capital City can recognize him?!"

That Shui Xingqiu is far too proud for his own good!

Even if Nanhu is a thousand miles from the Capital City, it doesn’t mean he’s completely safe! Once his identity is exposed... things will become even more difficult!

The Chang Sui tried to soothe him. "Your Highness, there’s no need to worry for now. He only stayed at the tavern for a little while and didn’t do anything out of line..."

Xiao Chenglin sneered.

"With a face like his, just going out like that is already ’out of line’ in the Capital City!"

The Capital City is full of powerful and well-connected people. If they really wanted to investigate him, Shui Xingqiu wouldn’t be able to hide!

Xiao Chenglin massaged his temples, a headache coming on.

However, the Chang Sui’s next words only made him more agitated.

"Your Highness, there is one more thing... She has learned that Shui Xingqiu has arrived in the capital, and she wishes to meet him."

Xiao Chenglin froze. He slowly raised his eyes, his gaze utterly glacial.

"Have you all forgotten what I said before?"

Panic seized the Chang Sui. He immediately dropped to one knee, his body tense. "Your Highness, please understand! I had already clearly relayed Your Highness’s words to her, and she agreed to them at first. But... perhaps it’s because of Shui Xingqiu that she’s making this request. After all... after all..."

He lowered his voice, speaking hesitantly.

"After all, the poisonous insect in her body has not yet been completely purged... It’s inevitable that she would have her concerns."

Xiao Chenglin said nothing.

The Chang Sui paused for a moment before continuing, "It is said that... if the Life and Death Gu isn’t completely and promptly removed, it causes extreme damage to the body. In mild cases, it affects one’s lifespan. In severe cases, it can cause death at any moment. Otherwise, she wouldn’t be in such a hurry..."

Xiao Chenglin gave him a faint glance, his tone devoid of any emotion.

"You seem quite concerned for her."