0p0 Chapter 656 The Last Respect
Chapter 656 The Last Respect
Prince Jing's wedding took place as scheduled.
Xiao Yu didn't send Su Lingyue, but only sent someone to deliver a congratulatory gift.
Su Lingyue didn't want to go either. Rather than sitting there idly, she preferred to stay at the mansion with Xiao Yu.
Since taking the new medicine sent by Doctor Lu, Xiao Yu's condition has improved a lot. In just a few days, he was able to hold some light things with his hands, such as picking up a teacup by himself.
As soon as Su Lingyue came in from outside, she saw Xiao Yu holding a teacup by himself. Although his hand was still a little unsteady, he successfully brought it to his lips and took a sip.
After finishing his tea, Xiao Yu looked at his hands and gently curved the corners of his mouth into a smile.
It had been a long time since Su Lingyue had seen Xiao Yu so genuinely happy.
She snapped out of her surprise and gently called out to Xiao Yu, "Your Highness."
The cicadas were chirping loudly outside. Xiao Yu didn't hear Su Lingyue enter the room. When he heard Su Lingyue call him, he abandoned his usual composure and smiled at her, saying, "Yue'er, do you see that?"
"Yes, I saw it." Su Lingyue smiled along with Xiao Yu, her eyes brimming with tears.
She placed the food box on the table, then immediately went to the bedside, gently took Xiao Yu's hand, and smiled at him.
Xiao Yu looked down at his hands, and Su Lingyue could clearly see the joy in his eyes.
She took the teacup from Xiao Yu's hand, placed it on the low table beside the bed, and held his hand to take his pulse.
The medicine was indeed miraculous. After only a few days of taking it, Xiao Yu's poison was suppressed, and he recovered so quickly.
"His Highness's poison has been suppressed, and he has indeed improved a lot." Su Lingyue smiled, but the joy on her face quickly turned into regret. "It's a pity that it can only be suppressed. If only it could be completely cured!"
Xiao Yu withdrew his hand, stroked Su Lingyue's cheek, leaned forward, and kissed Su Lingyue's lips with his cool lips, whispering, "If it can be like this again, that's enough."
After saying that, he pulled the person into his arms and hugged them gently.
In the end, it's enough to retain some dignity.
*
In the evening, after returning to his residence, Yunting went directly to Furong Pavilion and knocked on the door.
"Come in."
Upon hearing Xiao Yu's voice, Yun Ting pushed open the door and entered. After passing the screen, she saw Xiao Yu sitting on the headboard, looking at a chess manual.
Yun Ting stopped in her tracks, frowning as she looked at Xiao Yu.
Xiao Yu didn't even raise his head, his gaze still fixed on the chess score. He said coldly, "Don't worry, this is the effect of that half of the Spirit Fire Grass. Everything is just as you wished. Soon, everything will be yours."
Yun Ting looked at Xiao Yu with a complicated expression.
After a moment of silence, Xiao Yu asked him, "Is something the matter?"
Yun Ting said, "I've come to report to Your Highness on the situation of Prince Jing's wedding banquet. Everything went smoothly, and General Lin will recommend me for a position in the Ministry of War tomorrow."
"It is indeed good news," Xiao Yu said simply.
Since Xiaoman and the others died, Xiao Yu has never looked at him properly.
Yun Ting looked at Xiao Yu, and after another moment of silence, said, "Your Highness, I'm sorry, but if I want revenge, I need their support. As long as you live, they will never truly obey me."
Those people were originally intended for him to establish his own household in the future.
However, there is no need to explain now.
"After you finish speaking, go out."
Faced with Xiao Yu's indifferent attitude, Yun Ting finally didn't linger any longer and turned to leave.
He felt he shouldn't have explained earlier; things had already come to this point and there was no going back. He had only come today to confirm that Xiao Yu's condition would not change.
Zhang Chenglin was guarding the door.
"Keep a close eye on things, and report back to me if anything happens."
"Yes, boss." Zhang Chenglin bowed respectfully.
*
Su Lingyue, along with Jiang Siyuan, led Yan Qing and the steward to inspect Muyun Pavilion.
The foreman eagerly introduced, "Young Master, Princess, Muyun Pavilion is built exactly according to the design drawings. Do you find it satisfactory? If there are any improvements needed, we can make them immediately."
Jiang Siyuan said, "Let the Princess take a look first."
The foreman smiled obsequiously, "Yes, yes, everyone, please inspect first."
Upon entering Muyun Pavilion again and seeing the familiar layout, Su Lingyue felt as if a long time had passed.
The same small bridges and flowing water, the same houses and pavilions, as if the fire had never happened.
The only difference is the layout of the main house.
Just as Su Lingyue and Xiao Yu had described, the bedroom had a partitioned area with blue brick flooring, where one could take a shower directly. The bedroom itself, like before, had cypress wood flooring.
The bed is just a bit bigger than Xiao Yu's old one, so even if we do something...
Su Lingyue coughed lightly, covering her mouth to hide the guilt in her eyes.
What is she thinking? Xiao Yu is like that, yet she still thinks about these things. It's really not right of her.
Not far from the main house, a hot spring pool was built, the same size as the one in the old bathhouse, only much closer to it.
Standing on the attic of the study, one can see the lotus pond in the mansion. The lotus leaves are lush and green, but there are no lotus flowers left. The lotus pods sway in the breeze.
She was very satisfied with everything. She went back to discuss it with Xiao Yu and choose an auspicious day to move in this morning.
Yan Qing and the steward were discussing something with the foreman not far away.
"Is there a problem?" Su Lingyue walked over and asked.
Yan Qing pointed to the book in the steward's hand and said, "The house is fine, but the prince said that the princess likes osmanthus and asked that a few be planted in the yard. They forgot about that. Also, the stream hasn't been stocked with fish yet. Once these two things are done, everything will be fine."
Osmanthus?
Sounds good.
In two months, we'll be able to smell the fragrance of osmanthus blossoms and enjoy the moon with Xiao Yu.
"Okay, go and make the arrangements." After saying that, Su Lingyue asked the foreman, "How long will it take to finish?"
The foreman replied respectfully, "The osmanthus tree and the fish can be delivered tomorrow morning, and everything can be completed before noon."
Su Lingyue was very satisfied with the efficiency of this work. "Okay, you guys coordinate with Yan Qing."
*
To celebrate Xiao Yu's good health, Su Lingyue had the kitchen prepare a sumptuous dinner that evening.
Xiao Yu hadn't eaten by himself for a long time, and perhaps because he was happy today, he ate a few more bites than usual.
However, compared to having his meals, Su Lingyue could tell that what made him happiest was being able to bathe by himself.
As the warm medicinal bath submerged Xiao Yu's chest, Su Lingyue heard him let out a satisfied sigh.
Su Lingyue was behind him, giving him a massage as usual.
Xiao Yu closed his eyes, feeling the love from his loved ones.
These delicate hands always put his mind at ease.
After the massage was finished, Xiao Yu smiled and asked in a low voice, still with his eyes closed, "Would Yue'er like to come in and join us?"
Having not bathed together for so long, Su Lingyue's face flushed red, even her ears turned bright red.
Although she also wanted to take liberties with Xiao Yu, he was still ill and she didn't know if he would cough when aroused. He had only just recovered, and if she were to trigger another attack, she would be committing a terrible sin.
Su Lingyue coughed lightly and said softly, "Let's wait a couple of days, until we're sure the Prince's condition is stable..."
She was too embarrassed to say anything more.
"Come in, I want to hug you. I've already taken my medicine." Xiao Yu's voice was soft, but it carried a coaxing tone that left Su Lingyue no room to refuse.
They hadn't been close for months, and in an instant, Su Lingyue's heart pounded like a drum.
Sensing that Su Lingyue's breathing had quickened, Xiao Yu said softly again, "Come on."
All reason crumbled under Xiao Yu's coaxing.
"Ah."
Su Lingyue tested the water temperature and added two more ladles of hot water before reluctantly washing her face and rinsing her mouth.
As he walked over, Xiao Yu had just opened his eyes.
His deep eyes, with a slight smile, took in her jade-like figure as she approached step by step.