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"Young Master, medicine." Pei'er carried the medicine into the room and glanced at Ran Hao who was reading by the window. Then, she handed the medicine over to Zhao Qingyan.

Zhao Qingyan threw the sword manual to the side and drained the medicine bowl. He rubbed his hair and asked, "What time is it?"

"There's less than an hour before dinner," she said.

Zhao Qingyan coughed lightly, "There's only a few more days left." He fearfully pulled the thin blanket over his legs up, "I really want to sleep until I die. When I wake up, everything will be over."

Pei'er replied, "Although I don't know what happened, but Young Master's appearance is indeed strange." "The young master has started to read the sword manual, while Hao is holding onto the book and reading, it feels very weird."

Zhao Qingyan said carelessly, "Your Young Master was also a martial arts practitioner. He has to put on an act."

Pyle closed the window tightly and asked, "Is it better if the young master doesn't eat too much tonight?"

Zhao Qingyan said, "No, we don't want the latest medicine."

Just as Pei'er was about to leave, she suddenly thought of something. "Oh, yes. His Highness said that the craftsmen in the palace for sewing clothes have already been selected. His Majesty has specially picked out a few of this year's newest designs, as well as the Prince and Princess. And there's also accessories and clothing, all of which are waiting for Young Master to pick. "

Zhao Qingyan was stunned. "I'll just listen to Father for the coming of age ceremony. Go tell Father that I have no objections."

Pei'er blinked. "Young Master, I heard that you're going to give the Mu Estate a betrothal gift in two months? Is there going to be a Crown Princess soon? "

Zhao Qingyan smiled and said, "I'm early. Next March, it will be half a year in total."

Pei'er regretfully replied, "It will take so long."

Zhao Qingyan picked up the sword manual again, "Yes, it will be a long time before you think about it."

"What are you thinking about?" Jiang Wuyan walked in without knocking.

Before Zhao Qingyan could even open his mouth, Pei'er had already blurted out the words, "Young master will be getting married soon. He will have young master soon."

Zhao Qingyan frowned and said, "Pei'er, don't talk nonsense."

"Young Master?" Jiang Wuyan laughed, "He and Mu Qinghan? How is that possible? " Seemingly feeling that he shouldn't speak like that, he added hurriedly, "Your Young Master is still young, he's not in a hurry to have a son."

Pei'er's eyes sparkled. "Then it's fine to have a young lady as well. I'll be able to see her in another half a year."

Jiang Wuyan asked with a strange expression on her face, "Half a year?" He sized up Zhao Qingyan with suspicion.

Zhao Qingyan held her forehead and said helplessly, "Pei'er, go out and let me calm down for a while."

Pyle pouted and said unwillingly, "Oh, got it." He carried the empty bowl out and carefully covered the door.

Jiang Wuyan found a chair to sit on and looked at him mockingly, "What happened in half a year? "Just explain it properly."

Zhao Qingyan said, "Stop joking with me. Say it, why are you here?"

Jiang Wuyan said, "Guess."

Zhao Qingyan asked, "What did Lu Sobbing say to you?"

Jiang Wuyan curled her lips in disdain, "Are you that smart?"

Zhao Qingyan smiled and said, "It shouldn't be hard to guess. You sure are interested."

Jiang Wuyan didn't joke around. She straightened her face and said, "Tears of Blood said that Xia Cheng may have already begun to suspect that Lu Weeping is a thief in green clothes."

Zhao Qingyan laughed softly, "He's unusually sharp and stupid."

Jiang Wuyan asked, "You don't seem surprised?"

Zhao Qingyan said, "Fortunately, it wasn't too unexpected."

Jiang Wuyan naturally would not waste her time on words that were of little value to her. After she finished passing down the message, she asked about her own concerns, "The news that I let Bewitching Butterfly Town get kicked out has spread to the martial arts world. It probably won't be long before everyone knows about it. What are your plans for the next step? "

Zhao Qingyan thought for a moment. "The forces that could threaten the town within three to four months shouldn't make any big moves. Just being careful is enough." You stay here with me. You can leave again in a few months. "

"In a few months …" Jiang Wuyan repeated herself as she looked at Zhao Qingyan seriously, "After the selection?"

Zhao Qingyan shifted her gaze away and avoided his gaze. "Are you not that smart?"

Jiang Wuyan said, "If you want to dispel their doubts, I will stay here for two months." Are you still worried that the East Palace will stop you from getting married? Could it be that you have too much suspicion? "

Zhao Qingyan said calmly, "I'm very worried."

Jiang Wuyan took a deep breath, looking a little worried. "If you keep on being so suspicious, you'll drive yourself crazy."

Zhao Qingyan agreed. "I think so too."

Jiang Wuyan turned around and looked at Ran Hao who had put down the book and asked: "How has he been sleeping these past few days?"

Ran Hao shook his head and replied, "There aren't that many nightmares, but Young Master only sleeps less than six hours a day. He still has more than half of his time in a daze."

Jiang Wuyan looked at Zhao Qingyan's pursed lips and turned her face to her side, "Lend me the zither, I'll play a few songs and you can sleep for a while."

Zhao Qingyan quietly looked at the wall. After a long while, he shook his head, "Ok."

Ran Hao helped him lie down, and said in a low voice: "Then I will go get the zither."

Jiang Wuyan looked at Zhao Qingyan, who had already closed her eyes. She softly warned him, "Don't think too much."

Zhao Qingyan's eyes were closed, but there was no response. It was unknown if she had heard his words.

"..."

"Geezer, don't move recklessly." Zhao Shu watched as the five-year-old Zhao Qingyan struggled to climb up his pants. With a helpless smile, he bent down to pick him up and place him on his lap. He asked gently, "What's wrong?"

Zhao Qingyan asked, "What are the words?"

Zhao Shu froze for a moment before asking, "Words?" "What word?"

Zhao Qingyan tried his best to think of a way to express his feelings. Then, he said, "It's just a word. It's written on the book. Whoever's other name is called."

Zhao Shu smiled. "Ah, that's what you're asking." Words were a form of address that was very respectful to each other. That's what all brothers and friends call it. "

Zhao Qingyan tilted his head and pointed at himself, then at Zhao Shu. "Is Imperial Brother's calligraphy 'Imperial Brother'?"

Zhao Shu broke into laughter. "We're not old enough yet. We usually have to wait until we're crowned, and only people with status can have one." Of course, you can have your own handwriting when you're about my age. "

Zhao Qingyan nodded as if he did not understand and then frowned, "It will be a long time yet. Ten years. Royal brother … I want it now. "

Zhao Shu asked, "What do you want?"

Zhao Qingyan said, "Zhao Qingyan doesn't sound good."

Zhao Yu rubbed his wrinkled face until it was back to normal, then asked with a smile, "How come it doesn't sound good?" "How nice is it?"

Zhao Qingyan said in a low voice, "It's just that I don't like the sound of it. Brother Huang, please give me a word."

Zhao Shu thought for a moment before asking, "Why don't we do this? Let's make a word, that's what I'll call you in the future, but that's not true. Only when you grow up will you have your word. "

Zhao Qingyan seemed to have understood and nodded. "Sure."

Zhao Shu asked, "Then what's good?"

Zhao Qingyan looked around and then pointed at the inkstone on the table. "This one."

Zhao Shu said blankly, "Ink?" Mo? Pen? "

Zhao Qingyan said, "Mo, I like it."

Zhao Shu thought for a moment, but it wasn't hard to hear. She said, "That's right. How about I call you Mo'er from now on?" Seeing his happy smile, he added, "Your eyes are as black as ink. They look especially good."

Zhao Qingyan said, "Thank you, Imperial Brother!" Although his eyes were not very big, they were watery and usually looked like ink that had been dissolved in ink. When he smiled, his eyes would be especially cute and attractive. Even if they were in a bad mood, the sight of his pure smile that seemed to have magic would make their hearts calm and soften.

This porcelain doll of an exquisite and clear child really made it difficult for anyone to hurt him.

Zhao Shu laughed lightly and called out, "Mo'er!" Hearing his answer, she felt an indescribable happiness in her heart.

"..."

"Hey, Mo'er, run a little slower. Be careful of the pain from your fall!" The twenty-something year old youth chased the small child in front of him with a helpless and doting expression. He waved to the palace maids behind him, indicating that they did not need to worry, then strode after his younger brother. The young man picked up the child, who was not even as tall as his own leg, and pinched the tip of the child's nose. He smiled and said, "Don't you want to know how old you are? Will you be able to outrun me?"

Zhao Qingyan put her arms around his neck, "I definitely can't outrun Imperial Brother. But since I'm able to run, I should at least give it a try, right?"

Zhao Shu froze for a moment, the smile in her eyes dimming as she caressed his hair. "Mo'er, don't worry. Even if you can't run away in the future, Royal Brother will still play with you."

Zhao Qingyan blinked and asked, "Really? Your royal brother won't find it annoying? "

Zhao Yu smiled lightly. "Of course not. Brother Mo is so obedient, why would I bother you?"

Zhao Qingyan smiled sweetly and said, "I'll keep my word!"

Zhao Shu said, "Yes, of course. It's only right to be an elder brother's caretaker, and I don't have many. Royal brother will protect you forever and won't let anyone bully Seventh Brother. "

Zhao Qingyan said with a serious expression, "I'll remember that."

Zhao Shu asked, "Where do you remember?"

Zhao Qingyan pointed at her head. "Over here. I will never forget what royal brother said. I will wait for him to protect me for the rest of my life. "

Zhao Shu looked at his childish appearance and smiled gently. "Mm. Remember, this is a promise between you and me. No one can forget. "

"En!" Zhao Qingyan nodded vigorously with a serious expression on her face.

A lady in a palace dress approached them with a smile and asked, "What are you two whispering about?"

Zhao Qingyan said, "This is a secret between my royal brother and I."

The woman deliberately made a face and asked, "You won't even tell your aunt?" That aunt doesn't like you. "

Zhao Qingyan looked at Zhao Shu with a troubled expression. Seeing that his royal brother was only smiling at him, he hesitated for a while before saying reluctantly, "Royal brother promised to stay with me for a lifetime. He will protect me and prevent others from bullying me. When I can't run anymore, Royal Brother will play with me. "

Seeing him say such heavy and naive words, her heart ached. She quickly asked with a smile: "Isn't this a secret between you and your royal brother? Is it all right to tell Aunt? "

Zhao Qingyan pouted and whispered, "But I don't want auntie to dislike me anymore." Then she added nervously, "Aunt, don't tell anyone!"

The court lady smiled and said, "Of course, Aunt will not tell anyone. Auntie will bear witness for you. In the future, if your royal brother doesn't care about you anymore, Auntie will scold him. "

Zhao Qingyan smiled happily with narrowed eyes. "Mm, thank you, Aunt. When I grow up, I will definitely treat my sister and Little Xu the same way that my royal brother treated me. "

The woman pinched his cheek, "They love you the most. When you grow up, they will definitely protect you. Aunt really believes in you."

Zhao Qingyan said, "Yes, definitely."