Chapter 344 - Chapter 344: Why Did He Leave?
Chapter 344: Why Did He Leave?
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
At this moment, Ling’er rode her beloved horse, passing by the courtyard gate. The Eleventh Prince’s eyes lit up as he saw the lively and carefree girl playfully smiling at the maid leading the horse.
The fleeting figure deeply captivated him.
“Who was the girl passing by the courtyard gate?”
The servant hurriedly went and returned after a short while.
“Your Highness, that girl is Madam Qiao’s only daughter and Princess
Tianshui.”
“I see.”
The Eleventh Prince looked again at the courtyard gate, but the charming silhouette was no longer there. His gaze dimmed.
In just a moment, he had seen many lively scenes outside the window.
On the roof, a red cat was frolicking around, and at some point, a few squirrels had joined, holding unidentified nuts in their hands.
They looked adorable, a sight he had never witnessed before. If he had seen them demonstrate their lethal skills, he might not have used the word “adorable.”
Towards noon, Little Six came back.
“Your Highness, the items have been delivered to Yuexian Pavilion. Madam
Qiao has accepted them.”
“Well, did she say anything?”
“No, she didn’t seem particularly pleased when she saw those items. Her expression was indifferent.”
“She wouldn’t care much for these things, but it’s my sincerity. As long as
Madam Qiao accepts it, that’s enough.”
“I am in high spirits. Would you support me to stroll in the courtyard?”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
With the help of his attendants, the Eleventh Prince slowly walked on the ground. Although challenging, the brain commanding his legs seemed to work fine.
When he got tired, he had people push him around to enjoy the scenery in Lucky Garden.
Little Six explained the different courtyards to him along the way.
“Your Highness, the place you lived in once belonged to Madam Qiao’s eldest son.”
“Why did he leave?”
“He wanted to visit his birth parents’ graves, so Madam Qiao allowed him to return to his ancestral home.”
The Eleventh Prince frowned. “Isn’t it natural to visit one’s parents’ graves?” “Being physically present here while his heart was elsewhere wasn’t ideal.”
“Perhaps Madam Qiao couldn’t tolerate any disobedience. Often, such people are difficult to befriend.
“The servants at home say Madam Qiao is friendly and approachable. As long as you do your duties, she only rewards and never punishes.”
“Maybe those brothers crossed her bottom line.”
“It seems good. Madam Qiao allowed them to return to their family, fulfilling their wishes and preventing any lingering attachments.”
“That makes sense.”
As Little Six pushed him, they explored several courtyards in Lucky Garden. At the gate of Penglai Residence, they encountered Old Mistress Wang and Jiaru.
Both sides exchanged polite nods, and Little Six grinned.
“The old lady holds a first-grade noble title. The younger woman is her granddaughter, Young Prince Shunqin’s wife, who suffered memory loss due to illness. She was taken in by her grandmother.”
“Memory loss?”
“Due to her strong and competitive personality, coupled with her dislike for others, she was confined by the Old Royal Consort.”
“It seems they just returned.”
“They probably went to the backyard. I heard Madam Qiao entrusted the care of small animals here to Old Mistress Wang. Those red cats you saw is her favorite pet.”
“Indeed, these cats are rare.”
At the main courtyard, Little Six whispered, “This is Madam Qiao and Master Yuan’s courtyard.”
“Yes, it’s more elegant than the palace. There are no flowers, plants, or trees in the palace.”
“There is also the Imperial Garden in the palace, but flowers and plants are not cultivated to prevent hiding places for thieves.”
“It’s good when necessary, but Lucky Garden is especially lively.”
“That’s right. His Majesty always wants to come here for a meal and stroll around when he has nothing to do.”
Three days later, Li Yuxuan could finally eat. He tasted the Qiao family’s food, and with his stomach gaining motivation, he ate decent portions for all three meals.
After eating, he would stroll around. When tired, he would sit in the wheelchair.
Qiao Mai accepted his gratitude. Seeing his clumsy and heavy wheelchair, she bought him a lightweight and beautiful chair from the platform.
When the chair was delivered to Tingfeng Pavilion, Little Six was overjoyed. After pushing a wheelchair for over ten years, this was the best he had ever met.
“Your Highness, Madam Qiao is amazing. This wheelchair is unique in the world, right?”
“Yes. After my recovery, I won’t need it anymore, but we can give it to someone in need.”
“This is a priceless treasure.”
The master and servant duo were overly enthusiastic. This wheelchair would only cost a few thousand if sold online. Converted into gold, it would be just a few dozen grams. This illustrated the rarity of high-tech items. In this case, it was valuable.
Qiao Mai came to check his pulse daily. On the fifth day, Li Yuxuan no longer needed assistance. Although he walked slowly, he was now stable.
The weather was getting colder. The old emperor, worried about his son, came in the evening. Delighted to see his son recovering, he happily took away a cartload of Qiao Mai’s food.
Since he couldn’t stay for a meal, he tried to take stuff, making the Eleventh Prince embarrassed.
Days flew by quickly. In the blink of an eye, ten days passed. The Eleventh Prince’s legs were now agile, and Qiao Mai issued a farewell order.
He left with his people and the daily items he had brought.
With an outsider present, it always felt like something was off.
As the day for her return to Tianshui Town approached, Qiao Mai decided to go out for consultations again before the New Year.
When the Eleventh Prince returned to the palace, the emperor sought an opportunity to talk to him. Delighted to see his beloved son finally recovered, the old emperor nodded repeatedly.
“Son, did you see Princess Tianshui in Lucky Garden?”
Thinking of her figure, the Eleventh Prince blushed. “Just a fleeting figure.”
“How was your impression?”
“Uh, it was… good.”
“It seems you are pretty satisfied.”
“Father, although the impression is good, I still need to get to know her better.”
“Your legs were looked after by Madam Qiao, so I’ll invite them to the palace.
Our families can gather and express our gratitude.”
“Father’s arrangement is fine.”
“Let’s make it the day after tomorrow.”
As soon as the season changed, the number of patients increased. Many people were waiting in line, especially as the weather got colder.
The medical halls in the capital had given up competing with this divine doctor. They couldn’t track her and had no reason to cause trouble. They could only focus on themselves.
Fortunately, Qiao Mai diagnosed without prescribing medicines. She also doesn’t sell pills. Otherwise, they might have had a serious argument with her.
Returning home, Yuan Jiaqi had already prepared her clothes. Qiao Mai bathed, changed into clean clothes, and took her son and daughter to the palace.
In the palace, the old emperor, Consort Rui, Princess Jiamei, and the Eleventh Prince were already waiting in the hall.
When the two families met, they greeted each other warmly. The princess greeted Ling’er, and the Eleventh Prince greeted Chuan’er. The parents were surprisingly carefree, behaving like young people, even holding hands as they took their seats.
The Eleventh Prince unintentionally looked towards Ling’er. With just one glance, he fell in love.
It’s said that love at first sight is an infatuation with appearance, but it can also be explained as a complete affinity upon first meeting.
There aren’t that many peerless beauties in the world, but most couples, regardless of their appearance, have some resemblance. Perhaps that’s the meaning of affinity.
Consort Rui held Qiao Mai’s hand. She knew the emperor intended to wed the
Eleventh Prince and Ling’er.
Today’s meeting was for them to observe each other.
“In-law, I think they are a match made in heaven.”
Qiao Mai glanced at the emperor. “Has His Majesty mentioned my three conditions to him?”
“Not yet. Let them meet each other first. If I can agree, let alone that young man.”
“You can control people but not their hearts.” “If he dares to mess around, I, I’ll kill him..