The Useless Miracle Doctor Consort Is Spoiled Rotten by the Prince!

Chapter 1564: Chapter 1559: How Do You Consider Yourself Grown Up?

Xie Qing You approached with a cup of wine in hand, "Mu Yan brother, brooding over this isn’t the solution. Even if you don’t go back to the mansion, you can’t escape your sister-in-law’s concern. I’ve heard that she’s been crying her eyes out these past couple of days because of that nanny."

Qin Muyan lifted his head and gave him a glance. This brother of his may not have any other skills, but he has a clear grasp of all the gossip among the nobility in the capital. There was nothing that could be hidden from him when it came to his household.

Now, Qin Muyan had no energy left to beat up Xie Qing You. His handsome brows and eyes were filled with exhaustion, "This time, Your Highness was able to protect Jingjing, yet I was unable to save her nanny. She was so bold to lay such a vicious hand on Li Yunshu."𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

"In my opinion, that nanny never intended to live through it. She would rather exchange her own life for decades of peace for your sister-in-law. There’s really no need for you, brother Mu Yan, to rescue her," said Xie Qing You, patting Qin Muyan’s shoulder.

Qin Muyan frowned at him, "What do you mean by that?"

Xie Qing You sighed and laid out the full context for him. Unlike heroes like Qin Muyan who emerged from battlefields, he lingered in the inner quarters daily. He understood women’s thoughts more deeply, and by combining that with the previous situation at court, he clarified it all for Qin Muyan.

"No matter how noble your sister-in-law’s status is, she has no solid foundation in the Great Wei Dynasty. She can’t have children immediately and can’t compare with the power of the Li family from Li Yunshu. Now, with that nanny’s bowl of safflower soup, Li Yunshu, the legitimate daughter, is ruined. The Li family had only her as a legitimate daughter, cutting off the hope of the Li family. With that, isn’t your sister-in-law’s position more secure?

Plus, I think that nanny is a person with a grand vision. By cutting off Li Yunshu’s future offspring, she also eliminated a significant thorn in your side, brother Mu Yan. The Li family holds a high status that overshadows the sovereign, with the old Duke having influence all over. It’s inevitable they could have other intentions, and with the Eldest Princess also being a daughter-in-law of the Li family, if Li Yunshu truly bore a son one day...

Brother Mu Yan, have you ever thought about the safety of yourself and the emperor?"

With his words, Xie Qing You sharply awakened Qin Muyan, and the effects of the alcohol in his body instantly dispersed.

Initially, he felt that the inner palace struggles among women were petty matters that could be resolved. However, once they’re linked to family backgrounds and the royal court, the extent of the involvement can’t be treated as mere struggles within the back chambers.

Especially for his Scarlet Flame King’s mansion.

He was always very clear about Imperial Brother’s intentions.

The balance within his internal household was particularly important.

He returned to the prince’s mansion with a heavy heart. Rong Yun was squatting at the door waiting for him with two maids. As soon as she saw him, Rong Yun threw herself at him, "Qin Muyan! Why won’t you see me? Please don’t kill auntie... can you please not kill auntie? I can’t bear to lose her!"

Her teary eyes begged for sympathy.

Qin Muyan bent down to pick her up, taking her back into the yard.𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

He wanted to reason with her, to tell her that Nanny Yan had done something wrong, and this time he couldn’t protect her, to allow Nanny Yan to come back to her side, but Rong Yun wouldn’t listen to anything, her emotions so agitated she kept crying, frustrating him to no end, and no matter how he tried to comfort her, she was relentless in her tears.

"Qin Muyan, I beg you, please save auntie! I’ve already left my mother, I can’t lose auntie too! Auntie treats me well like my mother did, without her... I’m scared!"

Rong Yun clutched his hand, her tearful eyes filled with fear like a child who had lost her mother.

Qin Muyan felt deep pity for her.

But at the same time, he also realized a serious problem, "Jingjing, you’re already sixteen years old, you are the Princess of the Scarlet Flame King, and in the future... your status may even become more noble. You can’t stay immature forever."

Having Nanny Yan by her side to support her was indeed a good thing.

But Nanny Yan couldn’t accompany her for a lifetime, couldn’t always make the right decisions for her.

His Jingjing must grow up to secure her position.

"Why do you say the same..."

Rong Yun tightly clutched his fingers, but suddenly they slipped through, as she retreated in a daze, "Aunt left me a letter, she said the same, mother also wrote to me, she said, I must grow up..."

But, what does it mean to grow up?

To become like Li Yunshu, able to harm others, to scheme and plot, is that what it means to be grown up?

To be like the Eldest Princess, possessing power and status, having the authority to scold me, is that what it means to be grown up?

Must I become like them?

I was not born that way, and I do not wish to become that way either!

Qin Muyan felt a sudden tightness in his chest, unable to express the myriad of complex emotions, listening to Rong Yun’s words, he found it heartless.

"I am the heartless one," said Qin Muyan.

Qin Muyan gave a helpless and bitter smile, "From the beginning, I should have realized that there are many things you cannot do, I should not have demanded you to grow up..."

A person’s temperament may change over time and through their experiences, but it would be a pity if her pure heart were tainted.

Wasn’t what he loved most about Rong Yun her pureness and her delicate tenderness and weakness?

How could he expect her to become as ruthless and as scheming as Li Yunshu?

"Jingjing, I have other matters to attend to these days, and will not be able to accompany you. You can play inside the mansion or go out to play, just be sure to protect yourself. But I cannot save Madam Yan’s life for you, this is something you may resent, yet it does not change the outcome," he said.

He dropped the formality, speaking to Rong Yun as a common couple might.

Straightforward and cruel.

After that, he left Rong Yun’s courtyard.

Rong Yun crumpled to the ground stiffly, watching as Qin Muyan walked away without turning his head, she suddenly felt nauseous and vomited, holding her mouth, "Vomit—"

In the royal court, Qin Rulie summoned the Old Duke Li to report on the happenings in the prince’s territory. The Old Duke Li explained in detail, also bringing back a confession letter handwritten by the prince, telling Qin Rulie that the prince recognized his error in building an army for his own power and was willing to amend his ways. In three months’ time, he would enter the capital to meet and present the commander’s seal.

This news shocked both Qin Rulie and Qin Muyan.

Qin Rulie had been on guard against the prince and had thought that it would take a forceful military action to subdue him due to his uncle’s temperament. Yet, to his surprise, the Old Duke Li was able to persuade him to submit without the need for battle, achieving great results. Qin Rulie praised the Old Duke Li on the spot and bestowed upon him many rewards.

The Old Duke Li thanked the emperor with emotionless reverence.

Having accomplished such a significant feat, he didn’t actively seek rewards from Qin Rulie, nor mention the matter of Li Yunshu to Qin Muyan, showing extreme restraint.

This complicated the feelings of the Qin brothers towards the Li ducal mansion.

During dinner, Qin Rulie invited Qin Muyan to eat with him in the palace, and with heartfelt earnestness, he asked Qin Muyan, "Do you still hold grudges against Li Yunshu in your heart?"

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