Chapter 606 - Admiring a Beauty (1/2)

“You dare to have improper thoughts towards my daughter? You shameless little brat…” Fang Zizhen immediately stood up and looked around before he picked up a paperweight. He was planning on throwing it at Zhu Junyang.

Zhu Junyang hurriedly exclaimed, “Uncle Fang, please wait! This paperweight was given to you by Xiaocao, who especially picked it out for you. Regardless of how valuable it is, do you really think you can bear to break something that she’s given to you ah?”

When he saw Fang Zizhen hesitate in his throwing motion, the prince continued on, “Uncle Fang, you’ve misunderstood me! Just think about it, I’ve watched that la.s.s Cao’er grow up under my eyes, so how could I possibly treat her poorly ah? That being said, other than that maid Wutong, Chief Steward Su was also there keeping an eye on us. You don’t know this yet, but Chief Steward Su treats Cao’er as if she was his own daughter in every possible way and he’s extremely docile and gentle with her. From my perspective, it looks like he’s trying to steal your daughter away from you!”

This guy was truly too much. In order to obtain his future in-law’s trust, he was willing to crown himself as a ‘beast’. As long as he was able to hug his little la.s.s home, he was more than happy to have ‘beast’ as his name.! (Author: Royal Prince Yang, where’s your integrity? Royal Prince Yang sends out a glare: What is integrity? Can that be eaten ah?)

Fang Zizhen’s attention had been successfully transferred over to Chief Steward Su now. What? Chief Steward Su wanted to steal his daughter away? How could that be okay? Fang Zizhen really couldn’t do much against his daughter’s biological father. However, why did an eunuch also need to come into the mix? Did the guy want to steal someone else’s daughter because he was unable to father his own?

Furthermore, that fellow wore all white every day of the year and had severe mysophobia. In addition, the other man’s tactics at handling people was enough to scare children and his moods changed all the time. In all aspects, this guy was definitely not a good father, so he needed to make sure the eunuch didn’t end up influencing his daughter in the wrong way! Not okay! In the future, he needed to prevent that fellow from getting too close to his daughter. However, Chief Steward Su was the head of the hidden guards and had a wide reach. Was he really going to be able to stop the other man?

“Uncle Fang, I truly have something that I need to see Xiaocao about. Can you be a bit flexible and let me see her? If you don’t feel comfortable, then you can be present in the same room as us. That way you can see if I am improper in any way!” Zhu Junyang was willing to concede some things in order to win the overall battle as he truly wished to see the little la.s.s. Argh! Why was it so hard for him to even see his future wife in person?

Fang Zizhen stared at Zhu Junyang for a long time before he finally curled his lip and waved a hand. He stated in a voice that showed he was conveying a great favor, “Forget it, I may not trust you but how could I not trust my own daughter? Go ah? I’m only giving you two hours and it’s not negotiable. Don’t even think of trying to cadge a meal from us!!”

Zhu Junyang’s lips involuntarily twitched. He had originally wanted to spend time with the little la.s.s at the noon meal. It looked like...he needed to work on Lady Fang on this point now!

“Master, are we going to Miss Yu’s courtyard now? I’m not sure if that la.s.s, Wutong, is here or at the Yu Residence right now.” The second sentence that Hou Xiaoliang uttered was mostly for himself.

“Oh what? You’re interested in that maidservant?” Zhu Junyang glanced at his own a.s.sistant. Ever since Dong Dali had been transferred over to the Xishan Barracks to take over leaders.h.i.+p there, Hou Xiaoliang had been at his side. Perhaps the youth was of a tender age, but the fellow was not as steady as Dong Dali and had a livelier personality. However, he still managed to finish his tasks and a.s.signments in a satisfactory manner.

Hou Xiaoliang chuckled and candidly admitted his thoughts, “That’s right ah! Wutong has a pleasant appearance, is loyal and reliable, and is quite capable and clever. I haven’t even worn the sweater and gloves she knitted for me because I don’t want them to get dirty or ruined! She’s also gentle without being a pushover so I think she's quite good!”

“You need to make sure you think things through. In the future, Wutong will likely stay by Cao’er’s side and be the chief manager of her courtyard. As for you? You can just look at Older Brother Dong to see what your future is like. In the future, it’s quite likely that you’ll become a fifth or sixth ranked general. At that time, other people may mock you for marrying a maidservant and you may not be able to hold your head up high among your colleagues. Don’t blame this prince then when it happens!” Zhu Junyang reminded the other fellow a bit.

However, Hou Xiaoliang wasn’t the least bit grateful, “Master, this subordinate has no aspirations. Being able to stay by your side, running your errands, is already more than enough for me. I’ve really never thought of entering the military and becoming an official. This subordinate has already decided that it’s best for me to stay by your side for the rest of my life as your a.s.sistant. After all, wouldn’t I have more freedom doing this then going into the military?”

“Just look at you with your lack of ambitions! For the sake of your wife, are you willing to give up officialdom?! In the future, I’m sure you’ll become a hen-pecked man and be completely controlled by your wife!” Zhu Junyang jokingly scolded his a.s.sistant.

Hou Xiaoliang gathered his courage and grinned mischievously, “A certain type of master will have the same type of servant. This subordinate is only taking a page out of the master's book, that’s all. I still need to continue to study from you so I can bring the beauty home earlier!”

“Stinky brat, who gave you the guts to make fun of this prince? You’re looking for a beating, right?” Zhu Junyang turned around and swiftly sent a not-gentle kick at the youth’s b.u.t.t. Even though Hou Xiaoliang had taken precautions, he still wasn’t able to avoid his master’s fast reprisal.

“Greetings to Royal Prince Yang!” The sound of Wutong’s voice could be heard from behind the plum blossom glade. Hou Xiaoliang’s eyes, which weren’t very large but were full of life, immediately lit up. He raised his head and saw a graceful, simply-dressed figure through the picturesque scene of the plum blossoms. The fiery red flowers contrasted beautifully with her pale, white face. Hou Xiaoliang immediately fell under her spell.

Zhu Junyang quietly rebuked, “Such an embarra.s.sment!”

Then he looked at Wutong, who was wearing a cloak made of weasel fur, and asked, “Is your young miss up yet? How did she rest last night?”

Wutong appropriately replied in a decorous manner, “In reply to Your Highness, my young miss has been awake for quite a bit. She is currently with Lady Fang discussing her plans for tomorrow. The young miss slept very well last night and seems to be in good spirits today.”