C169 (2/2)
The two of them had toiled for an entire night. It was near dawn when Xiao Qingran finally got time to rest. She slept all the way until the sun rose on the second day before she slowly woke up.
On the other hand, that person looked completely refreshed.
Even Xiao Qing suspected that at this rate, she would be squeezed dry by this bastard.
”Qingqing, are you hungry?” I made porridge for you. ” Seeing that she had woken up, Su Qian Han brought the bowl over.
He could not cook anything else, but he had cooked a good porridge. This was the first time the two of them had cooked this dish.
Although the taste was pretty good, Xiao Qing didn't really like this kind of porridge after the fact.
After drinking a few mouthfuls from his hand, Xiao Qing had decided that it would be better to conserve her energy than to get angry at this person.
Just as the bowl of porridge reached its end, Riko knocked on the door.
Now she understood the habits of these two masters. As long as their mistress didn't wake up according to the usual time, it meant that there must have been one more person on the bed last night. As for who the other person was, she didn't even need to ask.
”Miss, Li Er has brought the toiletries over.”
”Come in.” A soft voice came from inside.
Riko sighed to herself.
These two really did not know how to restrain themselves. If the Prime Minister knew that the Prince was secretly sleeping at the mansion last night, he would be furious.
After entering the room, Li Er put down the basin and watched as Su Qianhan washed a certain young miss with her arms and legs. She lowered her head to look at her surroundings and reported, ”Miss, Mother Hua had sent a message early in the morning saying that Old Yuan is back.”
Xiao Qinglan dipped the towel into the water and was stunned: ”You're back?”
”Yes, I am already in the palace. Huiniang said that Elder Yuan had returned to the capital on his own. Moreover, the moment he returned, he went straight to the palace. It was likely that he had intended to return. Would Miss like to take a look? ”
Xiao Qing suddenly frowned, but didn't reply. She turned her head to look at the person behind her: ”You also sent someone to look for Old Yuan?”
Su Qianhan shook his head and wiped her hands clean with a towel. ”No.”
Xiao Qing Qing narrowed her eyes, ”In that case, this matter can be put to an end here. ”Li Er, go inform Father that I need to make a trip back to the Duke's Mansion.”
Because it was inconvenient for her body, Su Qianhan was considerate enough to find her a carriage.
The two finished their lunch and returned to the mansion at around noon.
As soon as he entered the inner courtyard, he heard Li'er's laughter coming from inside, followed by a conversation with the old man.
The two of them looked at each other as they walked into the courtyard.
”Old Yuan.” Xiao Qingran was familiar with Yuan Feng so she was the first to greet him.
Yuan Feng turned around and looked at Su Qianhan. The latter politely nodded her head to show her respect.
”Little girl, we meet again.” Yuan Feng turned his head around and looked at Xiao Qing Ran. He even patted Yuan Li's shoulder and said, ”You took good care of Xiao Li during this period of time. I should thank you very much.”
Xiao Qing suddenly walked over and politely replied: ”Old Man Yuan, there is no need to thank me. Previously, you have helped me many times, but today, it is my honour to be able to return the favor. Not to mention that Little Li is smart, I also like him a lot.”
”I like elder sister Qing Ran too ~” Yuan Li revealed his white teeth and his eyes were extremely bright. He tugged at Yuan Feng's sleeve and said coquettishly: ”Grandfather, little Li is very obedient in the mansion, little Li is obedient and didn't give elder sister Qing Ran any trouble ~”
”Grandpa knows that our Little Li is the most obedient child.” The gentleness and love in his eyes could not be faked. He turned back to look at Xiao Qingyi and said, ”This child is not that old, but he is more sensible than his peers and naturally attracts people's love. Other than that, this old man thinks that he should be more intimate with King Han.”
Xiao Qingran's eyes flashed and she gave a look to Liu Suifeng: ”I heard that you have been teaching Little Li medicine recently? Have you completed today's lesson? ”Disciple, even though you are young, as a master you cannot be sloppy.”
Liu Suifeng laughed and said, ”Now that you mention it, I remember that you haven't done today's lesson. Let's go back to the pharmacy, kid. ”
Little Li nodded and said goodbye to Yuan Feng in a sensible manner before obediently leaving with Liu Suifeng.
There were only three people left in the courtyard and the atmosphere had become more tense.
Su Qianhan's expression did not change and his tone did not fluctuate at all. ”This king does not understand Old Yuan's words very well. I hope that you can give me some pointers.”
”Heh, this old man has nothing to guide you. Didn't you already guess that?” Yuan Feng sighed. His gaze darkened a little as he said, ”That's right. I did indeed intentionally give this child to you earlier. This child is not related to me by blood.”
Xiao Qing Ran's heart skipped a beat as the same thought popped up in her mind once again: ”He's that child from back then? The youngest prince! ”
”That's right.” ”All these years, I have been thinking that if it wasn't for that matter back then, I might never have gotten into an affinity with this kid. It's just that after accompanying me for all these years, fate has finally arrived.”
Xiao Qing Ran sat on the opposite side of the stone table and frowned, ”Before I ask you about that matter from back then, I have a question that I would like Elder Yuan to answer for me. My aunt's child should be around ten years old, but little Li seems … ”
”Escape Pill.” Su Qianhan lowered his gaze and answered for him, ”This pill can help delay the growth of a person's body. It was initially refined as a longevity pill, and the person in charge of this pill was Elder Yuan.”