Time Travel: Pampered by the Aloof Prince
Chapter 83: It’s Time to Send a Generous Gift to the Prime Minister’s Residence

Chapter 83: Chapter 83: It’s Time to Send a Generous Gift to the Prime Minister’s Residence

Gu Fengmian and Gu Jue did not expect her to say that, they exchanged a glance, both somewhat at a loss for how to respond.

They naturally wanted to go, after all, they hadn’t spent time with Qi Yu for more than a decade.

But Prince Qiu Residence was not a place one could simply visit at will.

Furthermore, given their statuses, they feared that it might upset His Highness Prince Qiu.

"Or maybe we should..."

"That settles it!" Qi Yu made a decisive call.

While Gu Fengmian and Gu Jue were still in shock, she led them straight back to the Prince Residence.

After all, there were many vacant rooms in the Prince Residence, and not many people either, so it would be good for everyone to get together for the New Year.

Steward Li had been waiting at the door for a long time, his face finally breaking into a smile when he saw the people descending from the carriage: "The Princess is finally back."

Qi Yu had been away for several hours, and while he was in the residence, watching the sky gradually darken, he thought that if the Prince returned and did not see the Princess, he would probably get anxious again.

Assisted by Chunlan, Qi Yu stepped down, and said to Steward Li with a mysterious tone: "The Princess has brought people back with her!"

"Who?" Steward Li asked, somewhat surprised, as he looked at the carriage catching up behind them.

Gu Jue helped Gu Fengmian out of the carriage, standing in front of Prince Qiu Residence’s gate, still somewhat dazed.

Qi Yu, afraid they felt uncomfortable, accompanied them along the way and asked Steward Li to arrange rooms.

"Yuyu, the Prince... he won’t get angry, will he?" Gu Jue asked softly while sitting in Tinglan Pavilion.

Qi Yu sipped her tea with a calm and collected demeanor and shook her head at him: "Cousin, don’t worry, the Prince won’t be angry over such a trivial matter."

Song Ling sensed his restraint and reassured: "Mister Gu need not worry, the Prince has said that the Princess is in charge of all the big and small matters in the residence."

This statement shocked both Gu Fengmian and Gu Jue.

Qi Yu nodded confidently in agreement: "The Prince did say so."

She had long figured out Li Mingjue’s bottom line, as long as she didn’t court disaster, she could practically tear down the Prince Residence for fun without issue.

Gu Jue looked at her with a mixture of belief and disbelief.

Although he had never met Prince Qiu, the rumors suggested that His Highness was not an easy person to get along with.

Who would believe that he would entrust the management of the Prince Residence to a woman.

But considering the way everyone in the Prince Residence treated Qi Yu, it seemed there was no flaw in her statement.

As they were speaking, Li Mingjue walked in.

Steward Li had already informed him in advance that Qi Yu had brought two people back.

When he saw Gu Fengmian and Gu Jue, his expression did not show surprise.

Qi Yu stood up and introduced them: "This is my maternal grandfather, and this is my cousin."

Li Mingjue nodded slightly, greeting both: "Maternal grandfather, Mister Gu."

Gu Fengmian and Gu Jue did not expect him to be so easy to talk to, even observing all formalities and calling with Qi Yu, "maternal grandfather."

Seeing that everyone was present, Steward Li hurriedly had the kitchen serve the dishes.

Gu Fengmian originally wanted to serve Qi Yu some vegetables, but Li Mingjue had already filled her bowl to the brim.

The others all appeared quite accustomed to this, leaving Gu Fengmian and Gu Jue somewhat unsure of where to begin with their chopsticks.

After the meal, seeing that it was getting dark and the snow was growing heavier, Qi Yu, together with Gu Jue, escorted Gu Fengmian back to his room.

Steward Li had already had someone heat the kang, so the room was not cold.

Gu Fengmian was elderly, and these old bones of his couldn’t take much; once back in his room, he sent them on their way.

Qi Yu then spent some more time with Gu Jue.

Gu Jue was about the same age as Qi Yu, also lively and active, already wanting to ask during the dinner.

Holding back all the way until now, seeing that there was no one around, he couldn’t help but ask: "Does Prince Qiu usually treat you this well?"

Qi Yu glanced at the snowflakes fluttering in the sky and hooked up the corner of her mouth in a smile: "Yes, he does."

Seeing her admit it so generously, Gu Jue didn’t know what to say.

Having learned business in Suiyu Pavilion for many years, he had seen all kinds of people and rarely had he seen husbands who would indulge their wives like this.

Moreover, it was the noble Prince Qiu.

Such a man should be the one served by others, shouldn’t he?

But just now, as he carefully observed, there was not a single sign of impatience on Li Mingjue’s face while he served Qi Yu food.

On the contrary, it was Qi Yu, who was busy eating her meal, seemingly unaware of his actions.

Upon hearing his question, Qi Yu blinked at him and asked, "Cousin, do you have a lady you fancy?"

Gu Jue shook his head.

Qi Yu said "Oh" with an expression that seemed to say "as I thought."

Though Gu Jue had only spent half a day with her, the two had hit it off well and he felt no strangeness in her company.

He immediately bristled at the implication of her words.

He was indeed a fine gentleman, and there were many ladies in the capital city who fancied him, alright!

Qi Yu laughed softly, not wanting to crush his spirits.

Before leaving, she only said one thing: "You’ll understand in time."

Gu Jue pondered deeply all night but couldn’t unravel the mystery behind her words.

Meanwhile, after returning to her room, Qi Yu was surprised to see that Li Mingjue was not in his study: "Aren’t you going to the study to discuss official matters tonight?"

These past few days, he had almost taken up residence in the study, so she wondered what could keep him so busy.

Li Mingjue looked at her with deep eyes, clearly unhappy with her words.

He had just managed to find some free time to spend with her, and now he was being questioned by her.

Qi Yu raised her eyebrows slightly, ignoring the displeasure radiating from him, and took something out of her embrace to toss over to him.

"What’s this?" Li Mingjue looked down at the Jade Pendant in his hand, confusion appearing in his eyes.

However, he immediately thought of her initial plan to pawn the box of jewelry today and guessed the origin of this item.

Qi Yu shook her head slightly and said, "This wasn’t given by me."

"Hmm?" Li Mingjue looked up at the person approaching him and pulled her into his embrace.

Qi Yu deliberately sighed: "I couldn’t afford this Jade Pendant. I originally thought of pacifying you with some trinket but my grandfather directly chose the best quality Jade Pendant from the shop, saying only this was worthy of your status."

Li Mingjue chuckled softly, "What, you’re reluctant to give it to me?"

"How could I be?" Qi Yu stood straight, holding the Jade Pendant in her hands, touching its patterns.

"My grandfather said it’s his gift for meeting you."

Li Mingjue paused for a moment, then understood the meaning behind the Jade Pendant.

Qi Yu returned the pendant to him and pulled a land deed from under the pillow, waving it in front of him: "This is the true spoils of today’s princess!"

Li Mingjue watched with amusement as she seemed to have gotten the better end of the deal.

If she wanted, what kind of estate couldn’t he buy for her?

But her happiness was all that mattered.

Qi Yu held the land deed in her left hand and a bag of Silver in her right, feeling that she had reaped a great harvest that day.

Yet these things were not enough to satisfy her.

Seeing a glint of cunning in her eyes, Li Mingjue guessed that her mind was filled with mischievous thoughts.

He tapped her forehead affectionately, "What wild ideas are you coming up with now!"

Qi Yu glared at him, defiantly saying, "I am thinking of serious matters!"

"Alright," Li Mingjue continued, "what serious matters is the Princess contemplating?"

Qi Yu curved her lips into a sly smile, saying mischievously, "The New Year is approaching, it’s time to send a grand gift to the Prime Minister Residence."