novelaction Chapter 716 Two people clashed!
Chapter 716 Two people clashed!
Things rarely go as planned.
For example, this morning, before Mu Xin Nuan even got out of bed, someone came to report that Duanmu Chen was already waiting at the door.
Duanmu Chen was, after all, the Prince of An. At this time, the city gates were not yet open. The steward couldn't possibly say that the prince and princess had left the city early in the morning, could he? That would obviously be a lie.
Duanmu Chuze was practicing his sword at the time, and Zi Yi did not dare to disturb him. Since Prince An was the eldest son of the Crown Prince and the Emperor's favored grandson, the steward took it upon himself to invite him into the front hall.
When Duanmu Chuze sheathed his sword and heard Zi Yi's report, his face immediately darkened.
They really are a persistent ghost!
"If he were truly filial, why wouldn't he seek out renowned doctors throughout the land for his mother's sake? But who gave my Anuan permission? If you say he didn't have ulterior motives, not even a ghost would believe it!"
Zi Yi's lips twitched. Master, your level of jealousy has reached a new level.
"No rush, let him wait. While we're at it, ask him if he's had breakfast yet. If not, just have someone send him a serving."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Zi Yi followed behind the prince, and when they arrived at the entrance of his master's bedroom, she consciously stopped walking.
The master is currently very jealous, so it's absolutely crucial not to upset him further.
Mu Xin Nuan was puzzled. After feeding Zong Hua a small bowl of porridge, she found that he refused to eat properly and only played with the chopsticks.
Mu Xin Nuan usually has a good temper, but that doesn't mean she's always good-natured.
After being told off several times, he continued to play with his chopsticks with great enthusiasm. Finally, with a flick of his wrist, he picked out most of the side dishes from a plate on the table.
This time, Mu Xin Nuan was a little annoyed.
"Zonghua!"
While shouting, the hand slapped his little hand directly.
When Zonghua felt the pain, he loosened his grip, and the chopsticks naturally fell to the ground.
"Stop pretending! You can clearly understand what your mother is saying, but you deliberately refuse to listen. You refuse to eat, huh? Fine!" Mu Xin Nuan was truly angry. "Someone, take the young prince aside and don't let him move or feed him anything."
"Yes, princess."
When Duanmu Chuze saw her son's embarrassed look, she wanted to cry but dared not. Her little face twitched and her eyes blinked. She looked so pitiful.
Duanmu Chuze raised an eyebrow, inwardly cursing, "Serves you right!"
The servants cleaned up the place before Mu Xin Nuan could start her breakfast. After all that fuss, she hadn't eaten a single bite yet.
"Alright, stop being angry, it's not worth it. Here, try these pickled cucumbers, they're pretty good. Not too salty."
Mu Xin Nuan didn't look in Zong Hua's direction and just focused on eating.
Duanmu Chuze turned to look at Xiao Zonghua, knowing that he dared not cry, which meant he knew he was wrong.
Seeing his somewhat timid yet ingratiating gaze, constantly sweeping over Mu Xin Nuan, she simply shook her head. "Never mind, have someone bring him over, I'll feed him, okay?"
Mu Xin Nuan swallowed the porridge in her mouth, glared at him, and didn't say anything.
Seeing this, Duanmu Chuze could only give his son a very sympathetic look and say quietly, "Son, it's not that I'm unwilling to help you, but the trouble you've caused today is just too great."
Even your father wouldn't dare to easily provoke your mother!
Finally, they reached the back and saw that Mu Xin Nuan's expression had eased a bit. Duanmu Chu Ze then cautiously said, "I'll feed him. You go for a walk and digest your food."
Mu Xin Nuan ignored him and actually got up and left.
Duanmu Chuze then gave a signal, and the wet nurse brought the child over.
As soon as Duanmu Chuze picked up Duanmu Zonghua, he slapped him on the bottom. "You brat! Even I, your father, dare not upset your mother, but you have the nerve to do that! Who gave you the audacity to mess with your mother?"
Xiao Zonghua stared at him blankly for a moment, then bit his lip, "Father."
Well, that cute voice immediately melted Duanmu Chuze's heart.
"Silly boy, why didn't you call me 'Mom' just now? If you had, your mom definitely wouldn't have been angry anymore. Your mom is just stubborn but soft-hearted. You're such a fool!"
After finally coaxing Zonghua to eat his fill, Duanmu Chuze, reminded by Zi Yi, remembered that there was such a thing as Duanmu Chen.
In the front hall, Duanmu Chen was sitting upright, drinking tea.
"Greetings to Fourth Uncle."
"No need for formalities, we're all family. I heard you came yesterday, is there something important?"
"Uncle, it's because my mother has suddenly fallen seriously ill. I've heard that Princess Chang Le is a skilled physician, so I'd like to ask her to come and examine my mother to see if she can alleviate her condition."
Duanmu Chuze looked at Duanmu Chen with a half-smile and said, "Chen'er, why are you being so formal? You call me Fourth Uncle, but you call your Fourth Aunt Princess Chang Le instead? Does this mean you don't treat her as an elder?"
Duanmu Chen's expression turned slightly cold, his head was lowered slightly, and a dark glint flashed in his eyes.
He refused to call her "Fourth Aunt," naturally because he didn't want to remind himself that the woman he loved was his Uncle Wang's wife.
But now that Duanmu Chuze has pointed it out so blatantly, it seems he has no choice but to admit it, even if he doesn't want to.
"Uncle, I'm just not used to it yet. You left the capital shortly after you got married and haven't returned until now. I haven't had a chance to see you two, so I'm a little unaccustomed to it."
"Oh, I see. That's good. I thought you thought Ah Nuan was too young and didn't want her to be your elder. Since you didn't disrespect her, there's nothing to worry about."
"Uncle Wang is joking."
Duanmu Chen said these words almost through gritted teeth.
"Chen'er, your mother is seriously ill. You should go to the Imperial Hospital to seek treatment from the imperial physicians. If they are all helpless, you should also ask your father to post notices everywhere to seek out renowned doctors from all over the country. As for your fourth aunt, she is simply not cut out for this."
"Fourth Uncle is too modest. I have heard that back in Yan, the Princess and Young Master Zhao worked together to eliminate the plague."
Duanmu Chuze's eyes turned cold. "When did this happen? You still remember? But now that you mention it, I do recall that your fourth aunt was just a misconception. The one who was truly capable was Zhao Zihe."
Duanmu Chen's face gradually darkened, and he said with a forced smile, "I only wanted to invite the Princess Consort to the Eastern Palace to examine my mother's pulse. Why is Fourth Uncle making such a fuss? Or does Fourth Uncle think that my mother's condition is none of your concern, Chang Le Prince's Mansion?"