Time Travel: Pampered by the Aloof Prince
Chapter 249: What did you just say to your maternal grandfather?

Chapter 249: Chapter 249: What did you just say to your maternal grandfather?

Li Mingjue also looked out the window and saw the spring breeze by the river lifting the long hair by Qi Yu’s ear, paired with her white attire, she seemed like a celestial being descended from heaven.

He couldn’t help but recall her origins.

Although it was mysterious, he didn’t question and believed it readily.

If there really were celestial beings in this world, they should indeed be like this.

The corners of his mouth curled into a faint smile, as he deflected the question in a roundabout manner and returned it, "Hasn’t the Princess’s grandfather already had someone look into her background?"

Song Feng glared at him, "If it could be looked up, why would I ask you!"

Just to put up a pretense.

Doesn’t this further prove that those two are hiding something from him?

Li Mingjue laughed lightly, "I wouldn’t dare."

He recounted all the events that had taken place in the past six months or so, without revealing any abnormality concerning Qi Yu’s origins.

He merely said she had been abused by the Qi Family since she was little and had to feign folly to stay alive.

Song Feng initially felt something was off, but as he listened, he became engrossed and did not probe into the truth.

In the end, he even remarked with feeling, "The girl has truly not had it easy."

Li Mingjue simply smiled without saying a word.

Apart from her origins, he had not lied about a single word.

Therefore, when the two had finished talking and came out of the cabin onto the deck, meeting Qi Yu, Song Feng’s gaze toward her became significantly more affectionate.

Qi Yu, not knowing why, covertly gave Li Mingjue a look.

The two walked side by side to a deserted corner, and Qi Yu tugged at his sleeve, asking, "What did you just tell grandfather?"

Li Mingjue then laid out all of Song Feng’s suspicions.

Qi Yu was so frightened that her eyes widened and her heartbeat nearly stopped on the spot.

General Song was truly a veteran of many battles, wide in his knowledge and discernment.

He saw through her peculiarities at a glance.

She clutched at his sleeves with both hands, urgently inquiring, "Then what happened, how did you explain it to grandfather?"

Although she trusted that Li Mingjue wouldn’t betray her, Qi Yu couldn’t help but anxiously look at him.

Li Mingjue found it amusing yet somewhat distressing to see the usually composed person start to panic over such a trifling matter.

He embraced her, patting her back to soothe her, "Don’t worry, I told grandfather that you pretended to be mad and foolish on purpose just to save your life."

Then, he relayed to her in detail the words he had used to pacify Song Feng.

After hearing this, Qi Yu’s heart settled back in her chest, and she breathed a sigh of relief, "If grandfather believed it, that’s good."

She was genuinely afraid that if the old general harbored suspicions about her, he would take a dislike to her, and perhaps upon returning to the capital city, he might even call for a Taoist to get rid of her.

Weren’t ancient people superstitious?

After hearing her heartfelt words, Li Mingjue chuckled and lightly flicked her perky nose, "What are you thinking, how could grandfather treat you like that!"

Qi Yu found a comfortable position in his embrace, her arms wrapped around his waist, and laughed, "Isn’t it because I have a ’ghost’ on my mind?"

After talking for a while, Zhou Hong came sneaking over.

Upon seeing the two embraced, he even covered his eyes and exclaimed dramatically, "Look away from this immodesty!"

Qi Yu and Li Mingjue were both annoyed and amused, and they separated to look at the trouble-making youngster.

Zhou Hong peeked through his fingers, and only after seeing that they were no longer holding each other, did he dare to lower his hands, then righteously pointed at them and accused, "In broad daylight, have you no shame!"

Qi Yu looked at the pouting youngster, and couldn’t help but poke him on the cheek.

Song Ting deflated the puffed-up cheeks with an accusing glare.

Qi Yu twisted his ear and scolded with a laugh, "Where did you learn all this nonsense from?"

Song Ting rubbed his ear, sticking out his tongue.

Li Mingjue had no warm feelings for the little rascal who had ruined his moment, and looked down to give him a cold glance, "Why aren’t you staying on the boat, running around like this?"

Scolded by his cousin, Song Ting wasn’t annoyed and cheekily said to him, "Grandfather asked me to call you for lunch!"

Having said that, he pulled a face and ran off merrily.

Qi Yu and Li Mingjue exchanged a look, seeing a mutual sense of helplessness in each other’s eyes.

They had stayed on the boat for a good ten days before reaching the station nearest to the capital city.

The place was bustling with good business due to the frequent comings and goings of ships, and the street was exceptionally lively.

They disembarked to freshen up.

Haven’t returned to the capital for a long time, Song Ting couldn’t move his feet when he saw sugar figures and candied haws on the street, along with various slingshot toys.

He didn’t dare to bother Song Feng and his cousin, so he could only lift up his little face, gazing at his most beloved cousin-in-law with eyes full of longing.

Left with no choice, Qi Yu had Li Mingjue foot the bill to buy all the things he had set his eyes on.

Song Ting held a sugar figure in his left hand and a candied haw in his right, munching away blissfully.

As for the toys, they all ended up in Shiqi’s hands.

Shiqi, with a deadpan face, had to carry all these childish toys, his whole being exuded a sense of speechlessness.

For Shi Zhou, who was also visiting the capital city for the first time, the local customs and practices were very different from those in Jiangnan, prompting him to take several extra glances.

No wonder they say wealth and splendor blind the eyes; even though they were more than ten miles away from the capital city, the merchandise on the streets was dazzling enough.

Shen Xihe was leading her by the hand, all the while entertaining her with interesting stories about life in the capital city.

Qi Yu overheard some and said to Li Mingjue, "Minister Shen truly is the most charming man in the capital city; there’s nothing he doesn’t know."

Li Mingjue also nodded, agreeing, "That’s true."

Playing along with one another, Shen Xihe turned back and gave them a threatening glare.

When had he ever been a playboy? He was nothing but unrestrained, simply loving to mingle with people from all walks of life.

He had never engaged in flirting or gallantry.

Thinking of this, he couldn’t help but cast a worried glance at Shi Zhou and hurriedly assert to her, "Don’t listen to them; I never do such flirtatious things."

Shi Zhou, of course, trusted him, nodding in response, "I know."

The man she admired was naturally the best in her eyes.

A smile graced the corners of Shen Xihe’s mouth as he held her hand even tighter.

Zhou Hong followed behind, watching this scene, and couldn’t help but think back to when they went to Jiangnan, Minister Shen was just like him, a lone man.

In just a short month, he had already won a beauty’s favor.

Seeing him sigh, Qi Yu turned back and teased, "Commander Zhou, there’s no need for sighs. Once we’re back in the capital, the emperor will arrange a fine match for you!"

Zhou Hong, a burly man, turned red with embarrassment at these words, quickly waving his hands, "Princess, please don’t joke like that!"

Qi Yu then turned to Li Mingjue, who, understanding the cue, raised his eyebrows and said to Zhou Hong, "Commander Zhou, at your age, it’s time to settle down."

Zhou Hong’s face was a mix of red and black, so mortified he couldn’t even lift his head.

The group walked on the street, amidst laughter and cheerful voices.

But around the corner, in the shadows, two pairs of eyes fixed intensely on them, observing their every word and action.

The one leading had from time to time a fierce and ferocious look in his eyes.