The Adventures of the Crying Princess

Duke Liu arrived in Beijing a few days later than originally scheduled, and Emperor Chengde ordered the Crown Prince and Prince Yi to go out of the city to welcome him.

Duke Liu is the uncle of the Crown Prince and Prince Yi, but his attitude towards the two is slightly different.

After paying his respects to the prince, he began to praise him highly, from head to toe, as if every hair on his head was growing on Duke Liu's heart.

When it came to Yuwen Ji, he just said, "Prince Yi, you have grown taller again."

Yuwen Ji smiled faintly. This was the same sentence he heard every year. He had long been accustomed to it.

The two accompanied Duke Liu to the Chen'an Palace. After meeting the emperor, Duke Liu first reported on his duties and then finished his official business. The queen followed the rules and waited in the side hall.

It was not until an hour later that Emperor Chengde gave the order and Empress Liu entered the main hall.

Seeing his sister, Duke Liu was delighted. "I see that the queen looks much better. Did you take any medicine?"

The queen smiled and glanced at Emperor Chengde, then told him about how Bai Yimeng had treated her.

Duke Liu just nodded without making any statement. When leaving the palace, Duke Liu stopped Yuwen Ji and said, "Prince Yi is not a child anymore. Don't blame your uncle for being nosy. As a prince, you can't be without someone to take care of you. Why did I hear that the little girl from the Bai family is back?"

Yuwen Ji didn't hear the hidden meaning and immediately praised Bai Yimeng, "Uncle has heard about it too? That girl is good at both literature and martial arts, and she also knows medicine. The king likes her very much."

"She is just too cheerful and unfit to be a princess. A princess must be dignified and sensible. She is both civil and martial, and can be a concubine at best.

In my opinion, the young lady of the Duke of Yue's mansion is both talented and beautiful, and she knows how to manage the household.

Now that His Majesty has chosen me, what a good marriage it is, why don't you agree?"

Yuwen Ji smiled and said, "What my uncle heard may not be the truth. The little girl from the Bai family is indeed lively and active, but she knows etiquette and knows her limits.

As for managing the household, I think that she not only understands it, but also does a good job.

Uncle, did you see the largest shop at the intersection of Dongsi Street just now? That’s the shop she sent me.

Later, your uncle will be able to see a small tea shop, which she built for little beggars in the past. It was to provide a place for the poor people around to stay. It is not for profit, but just to do something for the people.

As for making money, you have to go to Xilexuan. Uncle thinks it’s the one. There’s not only tea, but also fruit, snacks, and storytellers. It’s really lively.”

"The art of business is, after all, the livelihood of small families. I heard that she and her family are living in Prince Yi's mansion. The cost of food and drink must be quite high."

"Uncle is only half right. It is true that his brother, senior brother and master all live in Prince Yi's Mansion. As you know, her master is the owner of Wan'an Valley, and the valley is not short of medicinal materials.

What thousand-year-old ginseng? They are shipped in truckloads. Just selling a few of them would be enough to buy out my palace.

Besides, she spent more than just the medicine to treat her mother, but also a lot more..."

"Okay, okay, you always have excuses. You have never listened to advice since you were a child. The advice given to you by your elders is for your own good. Can't you just accept it with an open mind? Can we still harm you?"

Suddenly, a monkey jumped onto Yuwen Ji's back and covered his eyes. "Don't move. Guess who I am?"

Yuwen Ji patted Bai Yimeng's hand and lowered his voice, "Your uncle is here, why don't you restrain yourself?"

Bai Yimeng only then noticed Duke Liu. She was so embarrassed that her hands loosened and she fell off Yuwen Ji and sat on the ground. She quickly got up and bowed, "Greetings, Duke Liu."

Duke Liu's face darkened instantly. He looked at Bai Yimeng and muttered in his heart: Is this child from the Bai family? He doesn't even look that old. How can he heal diseases?

On second thought, it was probably Yuwen Ji's excuse to exonerate the little girl.

He looked at the two of them again and saw that they both looked out of tune. He became so angry that he snorted and walked away.

"Duke Liu, you still look angry." Bai Yimeng looked up at Yuwen Ji, "Did I go too far just now?"

"What are you thinking about? You know that my uncle has disliked me since I was a child."

Seeing the disappointment in Yuwen Ji's eyes, Bai Yimeng jumped onto his back again, "It's okay, I like you the most, isn't that enough?"

Yuwen Ji pinched Bai Yimeng's nose and said, "Yes, you like me, which is more important than anything else."

"Uncle Luo misses me, let's go see him."

Yuwen Ji couldn't help laughing when he heard this, "General Long Wei is so unlucky, he is recuperating at home, but he still has to be disturbed by you every day.

Eight times a day, General Longwei, my wife and I get annoyed when we see you, and we still miss you?"

"Who told the General's wife to make such delicious snacks? I can't help it. I want to eat."

Yuwen Ji shook his head helplessly, and came to Luo Mansion with Bai Yimeng on his back. The doorman saw the two of them and smiled and greeted them, "Prince Yi, Princess Sui'an, you two are finally here. My second son has caused trouble and is now kneeling in the ancestral hall. Please help me beg for mercy."

Upon hearing this, Bai Yimeng slid off Yuwen Ji and ran in.

"Kid, don't be unruly." Yuwen Ji hurriedly followed, pulling the man back like a monkey catching the moon, and reminded him in a low voice, "Be rational, see what's going on first, don't be impulsive.

As soon as they entered the main hall, they saw broken porcelain pieces all over the floor. Luo Huainan had his back to the two of them, his back heaving violently, probably still angry.

Because she had worked for Luo Huainan before, Bai Yimeng was a little more afraid of him. Normally, it was okay, but in situations like this, she felt a little nervous.

"Don't beg for mercy, just let him kneel down. He has grown up and has his own ideas..." The old man turned around and saw Bai Yimeng and Yuwen Ji, and his anger subsided. He stepped forward and bowed.

"I greet Prince Yi and Princess Sui'an."

"Uncle Luo, why are you angry? How did Fifth Brother offend you? Tell me and I will deal with him for you."

Luo Jingan came in with tea, "Greetings to Prince Yi and the little princess. It's not a big deal. Father wants my second brother to go to Huai'an to collect the money.

In previous years, I went with my father, but this year my old illness came back and my father was not in very good health either.

I just wanted my second brother to go on this trip, but he insisted on staying in the capital and refused to go no matter what."

"Uh... Senior Brother Fifth isn't going, maybe because he's thinking about me." Bai Yimeng lowered his head and picked at his fingers.

Everyone knew what Bai Yimeng said, but they just didn't want to say it out loud.

"Actually, it won't be long, just a few days to and fro. The second brother is always worried about the little princess, and he always thinks that if anything happens to you, he can go back to the valley to get medicine." Luo Jing'an was pleading for his younger brother in disguise.

"Uncle Luo, please call out Brother Five and I'll talk to him."

Not long after, Luo Jingran was brought over. When he saw Bai Yimeng, he frowned slightly, "Why are you here? You're everywhere."

"I came here to eat for free and saw him. How could I just ignore it?" Bai Yimeng looked at the sloppy Fifth Brother curiously. This was a spectacle that could not be seen once in a century.

Luo Jingran always dressed himself very elegantly in the past, but how come he has become a sloppy old man now?

When Madam Luo heard that Bai Yimeng had arrived, she hurried over from the backyard, "Good boy, you are finally here, go and persuade him."

"Mom, if I say I won't go, then I won't go. No one can persuade me."

"Asshole, you rebellious son, look at what you are saying. Your family doesn't expect you to do anything all year round, so we just ask you to go collect rent for a few days, isn't that okay?"

Bai Yimeng looked terrified, as if Luo Huainan was going to hit someone in the next second. He quickly interrupted, "Fifth Senior Brother, you go ahead. Things at home are more important."

"Your medicine is running out. I'm not in Beijing. Can Xiaoliu do it alone?"

"Second Brother is not just for show. My eldest, second and third brothers can also go. You just go and get busy."

Luo Jingran smiled and shook his head, "These guys are all masters, none of them are good at taking care of people. I don't trust anyone except Xiaoliu."

Luo Jingran bit his lip and stopped talking.

"Don't we still have me? I am a caring person. When the little girl was sick, I took care of her. Second Young Master Luo, just go ahead and don't make things difficult for General Luo."

Luo Jingran still didn't say anything, Bai Yimeng understood, "I promise, I won't die before you come back, okay?

You are just afraid that if I suddenly die one day, you won’t be able to see me for the last time and you will regret it for the rest of your life. I promise you, go with peace of mind.”

"I don't believe you, you are a liar. I want the prince to promise me. When I am not around, you must ensure that Xiaoqi is safe."

"Pooh, pooh, pooh, live a hundred years." Yuwen Ji patted Bai Yimeng's mouth gently and looked at Luo Jingran, "Protecting the little girl is my job.

Besides, my child is doing very well, so I'm also troubling Second Young Master Luo, I hope she's doing well."

"Hmph, you even asked my Xiaoqi to rescue you last time. It turns out you're not that powerful." Luo Jingran was satisfied in his heart but was unforgiving in his words.