Su Yunmo had been thinking about what Third Concubine had said earlier and hadn't been paying attention to Luoluo's words.
Luoluo didn't mind and continued talking to herself.
Su Yunmo didn't eat much that evening. After finishing her meal, she went to rest.
Linlang pulled the still chattering Luoluo to see Ziyuan.
Ziyuan woke up once that night. She seemed to have recovered a lot of her spirit, but as the night deepened, she seemed to have lost some strength and fell asleep again.
Linlang used her power to infiltrate Ziyuan's body and confirmed that the curse had indeed been lifted. All that was needed now was for her to rest well.
Luoluo didn't know about Ziyuan being cursed. She only thought Ziyuan had a real cold. After complaining a few times about Ziyuan not taking care of her body, she decided to buy her some tonics the next day.
The next day, Linlang drove the carriage, taking Su Yunmo out of the manor and towards Prince Yu's mansion.
Qianxue was not present today, so the household staff came out to greet them.
This was not Su Yunmo's first time entering the mansion, and the staff recognized her. Without announcing her, they directly led her into the mansion and told her that Ye Jingyu was in the study, instructing her to find him herself.
Su Yunmo, familiar with the layout, walked towards the study alone. There seemed to be voices coming from inside.
Outside the study door stood a girl about the same age as Ye Jingyu.
Su Yunmo was startled when she saw her but didn't pay much attention. She took her short steps up the stairs and continued towards the study.
"Hold on!" The girl reached out to stop her. "What kind of lowly girl are you? Is Prince Yu's mansion a place you can just barge into?"
Su Yunmo looked up at her.
The girl was gracefully beautiful, with eyes as rippling as stars and the moon in water. Although she was young, it was not difficult to see that she was a budding beauty.
However, her face was filled with disgust at the moment, and the disdain in her eyes diminished her overall aura.
"I'm looking for Ye Jingyu," Su Yunmo said, not in the mood to waste time here. She stated her request directly.
Jiang Qinyue sized up the little dumpling from head to toe, her disdain deepening. "Who do you think you are? Do you think you can see the Prince just because you want to?"
"If I'm not mistaken, you must be the daughter of one of the maids in the mansion. Those born to servants are naturally servants. I know the Prince is kind-hearted and usually treats servants very well, but you can't push your luck."
"The Prince is discussing important matters with my father. Since I'm in a good mood today, you should hurry up and leave. Don't be an eyesore here."
When Qianxue returns, she'll have to have a good talk with her. From now on, the maids in the mansion need to be managed better. How can such a little girl be allowed to roam around the mansion?
Currently, the Prince's mansion does not have a Princess. If people see such a little girl in the mansion, they might misunderstand the Prince and tarnish his reputation.
Su Yunmo frowned unhappily. "Who are you?"
She had been to the mansion so many times, yet no one had dared to stop her before.
When did Ye Jingyu make such a foul-mouthed friend?
Jiang Qinyue snorted and arrogantly tilted her head. "It might scare you to death to hear this, but I am the Prince's childhood sweetheart."
She was the one who would become Princess Yu in the future.
Jiang Qinyue didn't say the latter part directly, but her expression already carried a hint of determination.
Su Yunmo sneered. Seeing the person's smug expression, she suddenly felt a surge of anger.
She glanced at the study door. The voices inside had quieted down, and it seemed the people inside had also noticed the argument outside.
The little dumpling crossed her arms and coldly raised her voice. "It seems I've come at the wrong time. In that case, I won't disturb you."
"Prince Yu is a distinguished figure now, and it's too difficult to get an audience with him. It seems I should visit less often in the future, lest I be an eyesore to you!"
With that, she turned and walked out.
The study door opened.
Ye Jingyu walked out from inside. Seeing the little dumpling's retreating back, he rubbed his temples helplessly. "Momo, don't be silly."
This little girl was too vengeful. He was just too engrossed in discussing official business with the Pavilion Master of Nongyue Pavilion and didn't notice her arrival.
And she was being so sarcastic. She was so petty at such a young age. What would she be like when she grew up?
The little dumpling heard Ye Jingyu come out but didn't turn her head or reply, continuing to walk out. Even her back exuded a hint of anger.
Seeing her like this, Ye Jingyu knew she was truly angry. He quickly descended the steps to chase after her.
Jiang Qinyue was very happy to see Ye Jingyu, but before she could be happy for long, she was surprised to see Ye Jingyu caring so much about the little dumpling.
Jealousy instinctively arose in her. She subconsciously tugged at Ye Jingyu's sleeve. "Brother Yu, do you still remember Yue'er? Yue'er came specifically to play with you."
Upon hearing the words "Brother Yu," Su Yunmo's face grew even more displeased, and her steps quickened.
Ye Jingyu didn't even look at Jiang Qinyue. He flicked her hand away and leaped in front of the little dumpling.
Su Yunmo quickened her pace, moving faster. Unexpectedly, someone appeared in front of her, and she couldn't stop, crashing directly into that person.
Ye Jingyu casually grabbed her collar and lifted her, tucking her into his embrace. "Little thing, you're getting more and more willful."
"Get lost, get lost, get lost! Who are you calling 'you'? Let go of me quickly!" Su Yunmo puffed out her cheeks, fuming.
Jiang Qinyue, having been pushed by Ye Jingyu, stumbled and was about to fall to the ground. Fortunately, Pavilion Master Jiang caught her, preventing her from falling.
At this moment, seeing Su Yunmo held in Ye Jingyu's arms, she felt resentment and jealousy.
"Brother Yu!" she called out to Ye Jingyu, drawing out her words. She shook off Pavilion Master Jiang's hand and ran to the two of them, reaching out to grab Ye Jingyu's hand.
She desperately leaned against Ye Jingyu, trying to push the little dumpling in his arms away.
"Brother Yu, look at me. Won't you chat with Yue'er? Yue'er has been thinking about you."
Ever since he saved her life, she had been thinking about him.
Her father hadn't planned to bring her to the capital this time, but as soon as she heard they were going to Prince Yu's mansion to see him, she couldn't help but follow.
It had been nearly a year since they last parted.
Su Yunmo's gaze swept over the hand she had placed on Ye Jingyu's wrist. She crossed her arms and coldly sneered. "Your Highness, isn't it a bit too early to be embracing left and right at your age?"
Ye Jingyu was stunned and became even more helpless.
He wasn't embracing anyone; that woman had leaned into him herself.
He sighed inwardly but didn't retort, unwilling to upset her further. He turned to Jiang Qinyue and said, "Let go."
Just two words, chilling enough to make one's blood run cold.
Jiang Qinyue was startled by his grim expression and instinctively withdrew her hand. However, unwilling to give up, she gritted her teeth and pointed at Su Yunmo.
"Who do you think you are, daring to order Brother Yu around? You're just a bastard born to a servant!"
As soon as these words were spoken, both of their expressions changed.
'Slap!'
'Slap!'
Two heavy slaps landed on her face, one on each side, with one imprint being larger than the other.
Jiang Qinyue looked at the hands that had struck her simultaneously, completely stunned.