Consort of a Thousand Faces - Chapter 424

Chapter 424

CHAPTER 424 (1): YOUNGER BROTHER-IN-LAW IS REASSURED

Ning Lianchen wore a solemn expression . “Prince Hao, I will take what you have said to heart . ” He then looked towards Su Xi-er again . “Imperial Elder Sister, you don’t have to worry about Nanzhao . I have already grown up, and I’m no longer that mischievous child . ”

Su Xi-er stared at him .  Even though the burden on his shoulders is so great, he’s trying to act casually so that I won’t worry .  Her heart ached as she raised her hand to pat his head, her tone affectionate when she spoke again . “Lianchen, you have grown up . ”

A disconsolate feeling also crept into Ning Lianchen’s heart .  We haven’t met in such a long time, yet we have to part again .  “Imperial Elder Sister, I’ll only rest assured when I can see your happiness . ” Disregarding Pei Qianhao, he grasped Su Xi-er’s hand and walked over to the former .

Ning Lianchen laughed before pulling Pei Qianhao’s hand and placing it on Su Xi-er’s hand . “Prince Hao, she’s my only family in this world . She is my most respected and loved Imperial Elder Sister, and I will entrust her to you in this lifetime . You must treat her well, or else, I’ll be bringing her back to Nanzhao . ”

Watching their entwined hands, Ning Lianchen felt that Su Xi-er’s happiness was his own .

Pei Qianhao pulled Su Xi-er to his side with an earnest look . “This Prince won’t give you that chance . ”

“I am even more reassured now that I have received your promise . Imperial Elder Sister has a different personality than most other women, so I hope that you can yield a bit to her whenever you can, Prince Hao . It would be even better if you can always think of her first before you make any decision . ” As Ning Lianchen was much more familiar with Su Xi-er, he made sure to give Pei Qianhao some advice before he left .

Pei Qianhao turned to look at Su Xi-er, playfulness flickering across his eyes . “This Prince has deeply experienced this personality of yours . ”

He laughed in a confident or perhaps, arrogant manner . “This Prince is the only one in this world who can bear your Imperial Elder Sister’s personality . Perhaps only strong men can match her, but this Prince is honoured to have Nanzhao’s Eldest Imperial Princess . ”

Su Xi-er was extremely touched . His honest words caused a sour feeling to well up in her heart, and her eyes became uncontrollably wet .

Pei Qianhao immediately helped her wipe her tears away . “You’re ugly when you cry . This Prince doesn’t want you anymore . ”

“You dare?” The corners of Su Xi-er’s mouth rose .

She was clearly laughing, but tears were falling from her eyes . Once again, Pei Qianhao truly felt that women’s hearts were unfathomable to be able to cry and smile at the same time . “You’re right; this Prince indeed doesn’t dare . ”

Ning Lianchen was practically beaming . He hadn’t expected Pei Qianhao’s true character to be so indulgent .  Rumours have it that Prince Hao is cold, heartless, ruthless, and bloodthirsty . But in my eyes, Prince Hao is the most sincere and straightforward .

“Imperial Elder Sister, I have to go now . ” Ning Lianchen stowed away the reluctant look on his face as he spoke .  Even though separation is painful, all good things come to an end, and the time for goodbye will eventually come . Without separation, the joy of reunion would also cease to exist .

“Lianchen, I’ll see you off . ” Su Xi-er immediately felt someone pull on her hand, so she added, “Prince Hao, let’s see Lianchen off together . ”

Pei Qianhao was no longer displeased as he nodded at her . “Let’s go together . ” He then instructed the guards to prepare a horse carriage .

CHAPTER 424 (2): YOUNGER BROTHER-IN-LAW IS REASSURED

Soon, a horse carriage from the Prince Hao Residence set off for the posthouse . Along the way, Ning Lianchen used this final chance to constantly observe Pei Qianhao, no longer trying to hide it . He noticed that Pei Qianhao’s hand never left Su Xi-er’s, and when the ride became a little bumpy, he asked Su Xi-er if she had hurt herself and almost tried to carry her onto his lap .

Ning Lianchen silently took in everything, only stopping when they reached the posthouse .

Detecting Ning Lianchen’s change, Pei Qianhao confirmed that his younger brother-in-law had finally given his trust .

Outside the entrance of the posthouse was an ordinary horse carriage with Nanzhao’s soldiers orderly lined up beside it . It was the exact same simple carriage Ning Lianchen had arrived in .

Hearing the movement from outside the carriage, Liu Yinyin lifted the curtain of the window and waved to Ning Lianchen . “I have been waiting for you for such a long time . ”

Su Xi-er looked towards Pei Qianhao . “Is it alright if we see them off until they reach the suburbs?”

“As you wish . ” Pei Qianhao indifferently replied before turning his attention to the nondescript horse carriage .  It’s a bit tight for four people .

Hence, Pei Qianhao proposed, “Your Majesty, why don’t you ride this Prince’s horse carriage together with me until the suburbs?”

Liu Yinyin pouted . “I also want to sit with you two . ”

Su Xi-er laughed . “Alright, we’ll sit together then . ”

Only then did Liu Yinyin cheerfully laugh . She immediately lifted the door curtain and bent her knees, preparing to leap down from the carriage . However, it was still likely that she would only end up falling down with how young she was .

Just as she was about to jump, Ning Lianchen swiftly dashed to the side of the carriage, reaching out his arm to carry Liu Yinyin down .

Su Xi-er was silently watching the scene when she heard Pei Qianhao’s deep voice . “I couldn’t tell that your Imperial Younger Brother excels at taking care of little girls . ”

Liu Yinyin pouted as she carelessly swatted at Ning Lianchen . “Don’t always carry me down . I’m not a child; I have grown up!” She purposely stressed the words ‘grown up’, very unhappy about Ning Lianchen constantly treating her as a child .

“When a girl grows up, her period will come . You can start saying that you’re grown up after that happens . ” Ning Lianchen solemnly and plainly stated .

Liu Yinyin was baffled .  What is a period? I must study this properly when I return to Nanzhao .

Pei Qianhao couldn’t help but lower his head when he heard Ning Lianchen’s words, whispering to Su Xi-er . “Your Imperial Younger Brother’s method of educating children is rather special . ”

His tone was slightly teasing, and Su Xi-er glared at him . “Your mouth is getting increasingly eloquent . ”

However, even though Pei Qianhao had lowered his voice, Liu Yinyin was very sensitive to the word ‘children’ . Despite hearing nothing else, she easily identified that specific word .

Thus, Liu Yinyin broke free of Ning Lianchen and strode to Pei Qianhao, raising her head to glare at him . “Who are you calling a child?!”

Despite being aware of Pei Qianhao’s status, Liu Yinyin was too livid to care, her young age doing nothing to aid her reckless courage .

Pei Qianhao laughed . “Who else but you?”

Liu Yinyin puffed out her chest . “Try saying that one more time!”

Su Xi-er tugged at Pei Qianhao’s sleeve . “Don’t frighten Yinyin . ” She then bent down to stroke Liu Yinyin’s head . “Yinyin, you will eventually grow up one day . Only when you are sensible will you not be called a child . ”

Liu Yinyin immediately smiled . “Fairy Elder Sister is still the best . Let’s get onto the carriage . ” She then immediately pulled Su Xi-er towards the carriage from the Prince Hao Residence .

Pei Qianhao looked at Ning Lianchen and couldn’t help but comment, “Taking care of a child is quite hard . ”

“I wasn’t used to it in the past, and only thought it to be a bother . Now, it feels like I’ve gotten used to it . We should just let everything take its course . ” Ning Lianchen then gestured at Pei Qianhao . “Prince Hao, please board the horse carriage . ”