Lin Qinghe took You Rong to the bustling market, bought a pile of snacks, and You Rong happily hugged them back to the mansion.
That night.
After Lin Qinghe finished washing up and lay down, You Rong suddenly turned over and leaned over, kissing her on the face with a smack. Lin Qinghe froze, sat up abruptly, and asked in surprise, "You Rong! You... you've regained your senses?"
However, You Rong looked confused, "Princess Consort, what are you talking about?"
He hadn't regained his senses? Then why did he suddenly kiss her!
Lin Qinghe didn't even realize her cheeks were red. She said angrily, "Why did you suddenly kiss me? Who taught you?!"
You Rong blinked his eyes, looking innocent. "When we were at the teahouse today, the storyteller on stage said that before resting, the husband kissed the young lady, and the young lady shyly pushed him away, but was very happy in her heart... You don't like it when this prince kisses you, Princess Consort?"
Lin Qinghe: "..."
You Rong didn't understand anything about men and women. He merely thought this would make her happy and wanted to please her.
You Rong stared at Lin Qinghe with wide eyes, tugging at the sleeve of her inner robe. "Princess Consort, why aren't you talking anymore? Do you... really not like it? Did this prince do something wrong?"
Lin Qinghe wiped the place on her face where he had kissed her and said grumpily, "Hurry up and lie down and rest! Forget what the teahouse storyteller said, it's all nonsense! From now on, if you want to do anything, you need to ask me if I agree, understand?!"
You Rong lay down a little aggrieved. "Oh... this prince understands."
Watching Lin Qinghe lie down with her back to him, You Rong secretly thought that the teahouse storyteller was lying! He kissed the Princess Consort, but she didn't like it at all and was even angry! He would never believe the storyteller again!
Lin Qinghe's thoughts were a mess. She closed her eyes and it took a while for her to fall asleep. After she was sound asleep, You Rong carefully turned her over, hugged her face-to-face, grinned, and fell asleep contentedly holding her.
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Three days later.
Lin Qinghe was watching You Rong fly a kite in the courtyard. You Rong was pulling the kite string, jumping and skipping with joy. She sat contentedly sipping tea to the side.
Suddenly, she realized that taking care of him every day was also a good experience. Except for the progress bar not increasing, she quite liked this weak and easily bullied, obedient You Rong.
You Rong glanced at Lin Qinghe, handed the kite string to a servant, and trotted over to Lin Qinghe, a bright smile on his face. "Princess Consort, do you want to fly a kite? This prince is flying it very high! It's so much fun!"
Lin Qinghe took out a handkerchief and wiped the sweat from You Rong's forehead. "No need, I'll just watch Your Highness fly. As long as Your Highness is having fun, that's enough. But be careful when flying the kite, don't fall, understand?!"
"Yes! This prince understands, I will absolutely not fall!"
Lin Qinghe nodded with satisfaction. "Very good, go ahead, go play with the servants and fly the kite."
You Rong happily ran back. After watching for a while, Fu Sheng suddenly walked over and bowed, "Princess Consort, the owner of Yan Yulou just sent a letter, saying it's for you."
Hearing that the letter was from the owner of Yan Yulou, Lin Qinghe's heart rejoiced.
Could it be news of Feng Jingtian?
Lin Qinghe asked impatiently, "Where is the letter?"
Fu Sheng presented the letter. "Princess Consort, the letter is here."
Lin Qinghe took the letter and opened it, scanning the contents of the paper at lightning speed.
Everything was as Lin Qinghe had expected. The chess game set up in Yan Yulou had attracted countless people to try and solve it in just a few days, but no one could. Until this morning, an old man came to study it for a long time but still couldn't solve it. He specifically asked the owner of Yan Yulou who had set up the chess game, wanting to meet them.
The owner of Yan Yulou, following Lin Qinghe's instructions, said that the person who set up the chess game was of noble status and, regrettably, could not meet just anyone. The old man, after some hesitation, revealed his identity, saying he was the renowned divine doctor Feng Jingtian of the martial world, and only wished to meet this person.
The owner of Yan Yulou informed Feng Jingtian. Upon hearing that it was someone Lin Qinghe wanted to meet, the owner of Yan Yulou immediately agreed, saying he would arrange for Feng Jingtian to meet her at the teahouse tomorrow.
After reading the letter, Lin Qinghe said to Fu Sheng, "Steward Fu, has the messenger who delivered the letter left yet?"
"Replying to the Princess Consort, yes, the messenger is still outside the mansion."
"Please go and tell him that this Princess Consort knows, and ask him to inform the owner of Yan Yulou that this Princess Consort will go to Yan Yulou tomorrow."
Fu Sheng bowed. "Yes, this servant understands."
After Fu Sheng retreated, Lin Qinghe propped her chin and thought that the system said it would lower the difficulty of the mission, and it wasn't just empty words. With Feng Jingtian found, and considering Feng Jingtian's fondness for chess, she had a way to get her to agree to treat You Rong.
In Lin Qinghe's view, the mission in this world was already a sure thing, even if the progress bar was currently at zero.
Lin Qinghe narrowed her eyes and looked at You Rong, who was happily flying a kite, a smile curling at the corners of her lips. She was very much looking forward to seeing You Rong's reaction when he regained his senses and remembered how foolish he had been.
Lin Qinghe called out to You Rong, "Your Highness, come here!"
You Rong looked back, handed the kite string to a servant without a second thought, and trotted over, "Princess Consort, what do you need this prince for?"
Lin Qinghe smiled and said, "Nothing, I just wanted to call Your Highness... When I called, Your Highness ran over immediately, just like a well-behaved little dog."
"Like a little dog?" You Rong's dark eyes rolled around. If he was like a little dog, the Princess Consort seemed very happy, so You Rong immediately squatted down, propped himself on Lin Qinghe's lap, and grinned, "Woof! Woof, woof woof... Princess Consort, am I more like a little dog now?"
Lin Qinghe was amused by You Rong, her eyes curving, and she pinched his cheek. "Yes, you are very much like a well-behaved little dog. Get up now. Since Your Highness is so obedient, I will take Your Highness out to play tomorrow."
You Rong jumped up happily. "Really? Then... this time this prince still wants to buy candied haw! The candied haw bought a few days ago was delicious!"
"Okay... This prince will buy whatever Your Highness wants!"
You Rong suddenly hugged Lin Qinghe, resting his face on her shoulder and acting spoiled. "Princess Consort is so good. Besides Empress Grandmother, Princess Consort is the best, best person..."
Granny Xu stood by, watching the interaction between Lin Qinghe and You Rong. Her heart was relieved for the Empress Dowager.
Although she didn't understand some of the Princess Consort's actions, she could see that the Princess Consort genuinely cared for the Prince. With the Princess Consort here, the Empress Dowager wouldn't have to worry anymore. Su Dan Novel Network
The next day.
Lin Qinghe took You Rong out of the mansion and took a carriage directly to Yan Yulou. As soon as they entered, the owner of Yan Yulou came forward and respectfully said, "Madam, you are here. Please come in quickly. Divine Doctor Feng is already waiting for you in the private room."