Chapter 58
It didn’t take long for Li Yu to recover from his cold. During this period of recuperation, he spent an hour with King Jing in his human form every day. He drank medicine, ate snacks, and observed him calmly.
Although he didn’t know what he was expecting, after letting go of his preconceived anger, he was very happy to be taken care of like this. Thinking back, King Jing has been good to him for more than a day or two. It started when he officially became Young Master Li. Could it be that King Jing liked him since then?
If he answered this question correctly, he will get extra points, but looking at King Jing’s handsome and gentle face, Young Master Li, who wanted to know the answer, couldn’t ask.
Maybe, maybe, if he continues to observe calmly, he can find the answer? Young Master Li comforted himself.
Imperial Doctor Xu later checked his pulse a few more times, adjusted the prescription, and finally announced that he had recovered. Li Yu grinned happily. After thanking Imperial Doctor Xu, his heart flashed with a moment of disappointment. His illness was cured, so there was no need for King Jing to accompany him. He was responsible for raising fish in the mansion again.
Li Yu deliberately ignored the discomfort in his heart and said with a smile: “Thank you for taking care of me these days, Your Royal Highness.”
King Jing also smiled and nodded his head slightly.
He recovered from his illness, but Chu Yanyu drugged King Jing. Li Yu didn’t know what happened next. He didn’t dare to ask King Jing directly, so he asked Eunuch Wang instead. Wang Xi said without leaking any information: “Young Master Chu made a big mistake and is now thinking about it behind closed doors. How did Young Master Li know him? “Eunuch Wang asked with a smile.
Li Yu found it hard to explain, so he vaguely said: “I have heard of Young Master Chu’s name outside before.”
This was not a lie. In the original novel, Concubine Xiao Jiao was very beautiful. She was very famous when she was still with the sixth prince.
Eunuch Wang snorted: “Maybe this old slave has also heard of him. But no matter what happened in the past, you have to be a good person after entering the mansion. You can’t just think about doing dirty things. In this old servant’s opinion, Young Master Chu only has himself to blame.
Young Master Li, please don’t be soft-hearted and plead for him.”
Wang Xi was indeed a shrewd person. He even thought that Li Yu might plead for leniency. Li Yu was stunned. “How could that be?”
He wasn’t that unreasonable. Chu Yanyu had the guts to drug King Jing and was caught by King Jing. The fact that he wasn’t killed was already a merciful act by King Jing. The King Jing was just going to shut himself up and reflect on his mistakes. Of course, Li Yu wouldn’t plead with King Jing because of this.
However, he really didn’t know, nor did he think about the profound meaning behind Wang Xi’s words.
King Jing and Chu Yanyu were in such a mess. Based on his understanding of King Jing, these two were drifting further and further apart from each other.
It seemed that he was sitting firmly in Xin Yue’s position, and there was no need to think about pulling strings in the future.
When Li Yu thought about this, he couldn’t help but feel relieved.
Li Yu didn’t want to pay attention to what happened to Chu Yanyu later. King Jing had already refused to accept Chu Yanyu at the banquet. Chu Yanyu could have had a different life from the original novel, but Chu Yanyu still insisted on entering King Jing’s mansion. Eunuch Wang deliberately explained for his master, and Li Yu learned how Chu Yanyu entered the mansion. It was the Third Prince who unkindly threw the blame to him. Li Yu didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.
Until now, Young Master Chu didn’t have any status in King Jing’s mansion. He couldn’t even be considered a servant. Everyone in the mansion knew that they had to be wary of him, and casually addressed him as’ Young Master ‘with a hint of contempt. Unlike Young Master Li, who was acknowledged by His Highness, the servants all treated him with respect, fearing that he would be neglected.
Although Li Yu’s appearance messed up King Jing’s feelings, Li Yu didn’t force Chu Yanyu to enter the mansion and drug Chu Yanyu. Since Chu Yanyu decided to take this step, it was Chu Yanyu’s own choice. This was the true meaning of having nothing to do with him.
Li Yu didn’t mention Chu Yanyu. King Jing was a little annoyed that Xiaoyu was always inquiring about other people’s affairs, so he kept hinting at Wang Xi with his eyes.
Wang Xi, who had been entrusted with an important task, immediately changed the topic and said, “Your Highness, Young Master Li, recently, there’s a new market in the Imperial City. Uh, this old servant has inquired about it. It’s held by the Emperor and the King of Jin Jue to celebrate the marriage between our dynasty and the Jin Jue. Most of the people doing business there are Jin Jue merchants, and they sell trinkets that have never been seen before in our dynasty …”
As soon as Li Yu heard the words’ market ‘and’ trinkets’, his ears pricked up.
Wang Xi held back his laughter and said, “His Highness originally planned to go and take a look. If Young Master Li is interested, you can ask His Highness.”
Wang Xi winked at Li Yu, then pursed his lips in King Jing’s direction.
Li Yu hadn’t gone shopping in his human form after transmigrating into a book, so he hurriedly said, “Your Highness, I want to go. Can I?”
King Jing was waiting for him, so he nodded with a smile.
Finally, he could go out for a walk. If he stayed cooped up in the palace any longer, he was afraid that mushrooms would grow! Li Yu was elated when he realized that he was going to the market with King Jing. In modern times, wouldn’t this be a date?
… So, it was a date.
Li Yu’s face turned slightly red, and he secretly glanced at King Jing. The big bastard was using tricks again. He actually got Wang Xi to speak for him. He almost didn’t react in time.
Since it was a date, wasn’t King Jing chasing him?
Li Yu cursed in his heart. In the past, this bastard only used force. Now, he even knew to chase him. How could he improve so quickly?!
However, they could go to the market. Li Yu couldn’t bear to refuse. He bit his lip and thought to himself that he actually didn’t have a significant other. For the time being … he would let the big bastard chase after him. He shouldn’t lose out.
Li Yu nodded. It was a formal agreement. Eunuch Wang almost congratulated King Jing. The masters wouldn’t go immediately when they went out. They had to see when the market was open and when King Jing was free. Moreover, Xiaoyu also needed to have “suitable” clothes for going out. King Jing privately pointed out some clothing styles and asked Wang Xi to keep an eye on them. Eunuch Wang had been so busy recently that he didn’t even have time to rest.
In order to completely solve Xiaoyu’s worries, the fish lover King Jing thoughtfully offered to take the fish shopping with him. The task of taking care of the fish would be handed over to Li Yu.
Li Yu couldn’t ask for more. King Jing wanted him to take care of the fish. When the time came, he would have the final say on which fish were real and which were fake.
Soon, it was the day to go out. Li Yu had made an appointment with King Jing early in the morning. After he transformed, they met immediately.
He was wearing a rose-red robe embroidered with silver lotuses that King Jing had just given him.
A string of jade beads was casually tied around his waist. Wang Xi told Li Yu that he should wear more cheerful clothes after he recovered from his illness. Although Li Yu didn’t really understand the etiquette of the ancient people, it sounded like a good idea. Thus, he wore it. He still didn’t know how to tie the ancient belt. However, the clothes that King Jing had given him only had very thin belts. He didn’t have to worry too much about how to tie the belt.
Li Yu felt that he was blushing, and his complexion also improved significantly. Through the bronze mirror, he could see that there was a very light layer of rouge on his cheeks. He didn’t often wear such bright colors. King Jing stared at him for a long time before he looked away.
Li Yu smiled proudly. He also knew that clothes made the man, but King Jing’s old clothes fit him too well. It was as if they were made just for him. Li Yu had transmigrated into a fish. He didn’t have many opportunities to transform into a human. Usually, he would be thankful to have clothes to wear, so he never thought too much about it. However, this time, he thought a bit more. Why did King Jing always have a pile of old clothes that fit him?
Moreover, why did King Jing always not wear the color of these clothes?
“Could it be that these aren’t really old clothes, but were specially made by His Highness?”
Li Yu suddenly realized something. King Jing didn’t expect to be exposed, so he looked embarrassed. Although he didn’t admit it, his embarrassed eyes said everything.
In the past, Li Yu might have felt annoyed. However, now that he had changed his perspective, he could see King Jing’s care and affection for him.
Li Yu felt as if his heart was being gently scratched by a cat’s paw.
“Thank you, Your Highness. The clothes are very nice. I-I’ll continue to wear them …”
Li Yu quickly said to himself. He was just wearing the clothes that King Jing made for him.
However, King Jing’s embarrassment seemed to be contagious. He looked at King Jing for a while, and he also felt embarrassed.
Li Yu lowered his head and kept fiddling with the golden chain on the crystal bottle handle.
Because King Jing had entrusted the fish pet to him, Li Yu was responsible for putting the fish into the bottle. Li Yu put the fish bolster in advance. Usually, he would cover it with his sleeve. When the time came, the person in the bottle might be him. It was usually difficult to distinguish the real from the fake.
Li Yu remembered that King Jing would deliberately wrap the golden chain around his palm to prevent the crystal bottle from falling out. Li Yu imitated King Jing to make it look real. As soon as the golden chain was wrapped around his palm, King Jing took the golden chain and the crystal bottle from his hand.
Li Yu was baffled. His heart was in his throat. He was afraid that King Jing would take a closer look at the fish in the bottle and find something wrong. However, King Jing only seriously untied the golden chain that was wrapped around his hand for a while and wrapped it back around his own hand.
Li Yu:???
King Jing couldn’t speak, so he had to think about a lot of things.
Li Yu was in a daze for a while. King Jing didn’t blame him, so it wasn’t that he didn’t know how to take care of him. He just felt that the golden chain made him uncomfortable.
However, King Jing’s hand was injured before, and it was because he wanted to protect him …
Recalling how King Jing bled for him, Li Yu’s heart was flooded with emotions. He planned to calm down for a while, but King Jing seemed to have used an invisible rope to pull him away bit by bit.
*Your Highness, Young Master, it’s time to set off.” Eunuch Wang came over to ask for instructions.
Because the market was far from the prince’s residence, Eunuch Wang arranged for a carriage. Li Yu had to cherish his time. When they got on the carriage, a servant took the initiative to use his body as a stool. Li Yu declined. He wasn’t a real aristocrat. It wasn’t difficult for him to climb into the carriage.
King Jing’s carriage was a little small, so it was just right for Li Yu. Not long after, King Jing came up from the other side. After two seats were stuffed in, it was a little full. Li Yu had no choice but to sit face to face with King Jing. Their legs touched. The carriage sped along. Sometimes, when they turned a corner or changed speed, he couldn’t help but touch King Jing or bump into him.
However, he didn’t use much force and it didn’t hurt.
Li Yu was extremely embarrassed. He felt that he had taken advantage of King Jing. He apologized a few times after touching him. King Jing’s eyes were full of smiles when he heard his continuous apologies.
Li Yu: Wuwuwu, big bastard. Why do I feel like he’s taking advantage of me when he smiles like this?!
The carriage soon arrived at the market. King Jing pulled Li Yu out of the carriage. Li Yu climbed into the carriage himself. When it was his turn to get off the carriage, he looked at the carriage that was obviously taller than the ground. Li Yu’s legs trembled a little. He had no choice but to let King Jing pull him out of the carriage.
Who knew that King Jing was such a person. When he saw that Li Yu was willing to let him go, not only did he pull Li Yu’s hand, he even put his arm around Li Yu’s waist. Li Yu was completely taken advantage of by the abominable height difference and was half-hugged and half-carried out of the carriage.
Hearing that a noble had arrived, many commoners had already gathered in the market. When they looked up, it was a sea of crows. Li Yu had just landed on the ground and struggled out of King Jing’s arms when he heard some people whispering among the commoners.
“Who is this noble person?”
“Looking at the carriage, it’s King Jing’s residence. Have you heard of His Highness King Jing?”
“Nonsense, of course I’ve heard of His Highness King Jing. I’m asking about the young man beside King Jing.”
When Li Yu heard that there was something else about him, he immediately pricked up his ears.
The person on the other end asked, “Who is that young man?”
“I don’t know. Maybe he’s His Highness’ younger brother?”
“Does your younger brother need to be carried? In my opinion, to be able to make His Highness dote on her so much, she’s either a princess consort or a concubine. “
“Impossible, how can a princess consort go to the market?”
“If it’s impossible to be a princess consort, then she must be a favored concubine.”
Li Yu: “…”
King Jing also heard this nonsensical conversation and his face darkened. Li Yu thought that it was inevitable that King Jing would be angry if the crowd didn’t know the truth and were talking nonsense. It would be good if he was willing to come out and clarify things.
Just as he thought this, King Jing seemed to have a telepathic connection with him. His sharp eyes swept over Wang Xi. Wang Xi quivered and immediately ran over. He pulled a few commoners who didn’t have good eyesight to one side and talked with them.
Wang Gonggong completed His Highness’s instructions and returned to his group with a smile.
The commoners also returned with smiles and shouted excitedly at the top of their voices,
“Welcome to His Highness and Her Highness.”
Li Yu, who naively thought that King Jing was clarifying things, “!!”
How did he become a princess consort? What kind of reputation would he have in the future?
