Chapter 259 - Royal Debut (1/2)

Doctor Lou chuckled and stroked his long beard with a wide grin, ”You don't need to be shy~ Just say it~ Shi -fu~ and I will handle the rest~” He said looking up at Prince Yi with an expectant grin.

Prince Yi knit his brows in confusion at the old man, completely taken aback by the weird request. He was expecting to get a request for money, land, or perhaps even a person, but for him to be his student? What the hell was this old man thinking?

But in light of the services the old man politely rendered, Prince Yi took no offense and flatly responded, ”Thank you for your offer, but I am not interested in a teach-”

”Fine, fine. You may leave.” Doctor Lou interjected waving Prince Yi away with a pout. Prince Yi nodded and then left the strange old man alone. As he sat in his carriage heading back home, he snorted, somewhat amused that the old man dared to ask a prince to be his student.

Now that he thought about, he already did have a teacher...even though it was one he never officially accepted as his teacher. The Voice often nagged him to be called ”Shifu”, but he unfortunately never felt moved to comply.

Prince Yi sighed, it had been a while since he last heard from the Voice. Then again, it was better for it to be gone. It probably would not have approved with his current plan and being nagged was not something he needed at the moment.

Prince Yi closed his hand around the package as a smile bloomed on his face. This was the key to everything he wanted. As the carriage rolled along, he mulled over thoughts about how to go about handling this thing with Princess Nalan.

Doctor Lou stroked his beard and pouted at the door where Prince Yi had just exited.

{...Stubborn, all too stubborn!... This is all that Qi Yin's fault! All of them are trees! ( ￣^￣ )...}

Now that he thought about his sister again, he remembered the mysterious disappearance and knit his brows in contemplation. Even though he did not like to get involved in other people's matters, this still bothered him. Doctor Lou stroked his beard and sighed.

{...Well technically this involves me, therefore, I can at least ask some questions...and if that Qi Yin dares to ignore me again like last time, I just might truly end her this time! ( ￣^￣ )....}

Doctor Lou decided to leave and the doors of the pharmacy slammed shut as the chair was suddenly missing its pouting occupant.

***

By nightfall, the Emperor officially ended the search after not finding hair or nail of the enemy. He had received Commander An's report and was relieved to know the prisoner would awaken soon. Although that was dampened by Doctor Lou's words regarding Madam Chen. He will have to prepare for that and compensate the Chen family.

At the very least, Chen You's punishment was now on suspension. As for what would happen after her mother's passing, he will decide later...or perhaps, have lei Xing decide. But that was a matter for later.

As for his mother, the also received a report on her and she was still alive and well. She had apparently simply fallen asleep and has been sleeping since then, which was great for the Emperor's peace of mind and tranquility of the palace. He had also ordered the guards to simply ignore his mother's ranting. She did the same thing when his father had initially locked her up.

She will eventually tire of that and come to terms with her new life.

The Emperor was not interested in talking to her simply because he could tell how the conversation would go. It was a waste of his time to speak with someone that has shown she could not be reasoned with.

If she ever became tame enough and shows that she has regained her good sense, he might send her off to the Xia palace. He would even have it remodeled just so she could happily retire in peace...If she were actually capable of it.

***

”...That is why the Emperor has sent me over to assist you as I am - Is something wrong, Your Highness?” The strict looking elder woman stopped and asked when she noticed Lei Xing slightly knit her brows.

”No, no, everything is fine. You have quite the stellar resume...” Lei Xing commented with a polite smile.

{...The actual question here is how are you still alive? o_O)...}