Part 2 - The Cloudy Sky Within The Sound of Flute
A flash of light passed in Qingchen's eyes, almost spitting out the three words 'Ye Tianling'. She unconsciously put her hand on her chest, her heart was beating in excitement!
At this time, the doctor has arrived, Consort Jin said: “Do you feel unwell anywhere? Quickly let him take a look.”
“Many thanks to Prince Consort.” Qingchen has a smile on her face, how can there be such a coincidence in this world?
The doctor greeted Consort Jin, then went up to check the pulse. After carefully checking the pulse on both her wrist, he moved on to write down a prescription. Consort Jin instructed the previous handmaid: “Cui'er, get someone to fetch the prescription with Doctor Zhou, don't be careless.”
Cui'er accepted and take the doctor out. A sound of greeting was heard from outside, like someone was asking something in a low voice, then Doctor Zhou said: “……This young miss has a weak constitution, on top of that she was tired from the experience in the past few days. However, it is not a problem if she is given proper care for a few days.”
A jade like gentle voice said: “I understand, prepare the medication properly, and come again tomorrow.” The sound of footsteps get closer along with the voice.
Consort Jin got up to welcome him: “Your Highness has returned.”
The gentle breeze brought in some flower petals and leaves from the corridor. Ye Tianzhan entered through the front curtain, his lips carrying a gentle smile, a pleasant and relaxing elegance within the carefreeness. Maybe because the sunlight was too bright, causing Qingchen to slightly turned her head away, avoiding his gaze on her.
“Do you feel better?" Ye Tianzhan's gentleness and voice caused her to feel suffocated. She silently curtsy: “Many thanks to your Highness for saving us.”
Ye Tianzhan said: “Not a big issue, why the need to thank me? Anyway, 'under the feet of the Emperor, within the royal city, someone was ignoring the law, oppressing others with their power, causing misdeeds, forcing good girls to sell themselves.' Me, as a prince who 'receives the blessing of God, has the responsibility to the common people', could not let myself be a bystander.” His words carried a certain amount of laughter, but does not make other feels constrained, but comfortable like a normal conversation.
Qingchen did not think he would return the words she said on the boat, can only replied: “It might not be a big issue for your Highness, but for girls like us, it is a great favor. I still need to thank your Highness.” She raised her head, only find that Consort Jin has left the room with her handmaids, leaving the two of them in the room.
Ye Tianzhan said: “Since I have taken up this case, anybody of Chang Men Sect and Tian Wu Zui Fang within the capital will be captured. They have mostly been jailed in prison. If you feel better, I can take you to see if anybody was missed.”
Qingchen quickly said: “In that case, let's go now.”
The guard in the prince manor has prepared the horses, healthy and vigorous horses matched with golden jade saddle. Everything was carefully prepared. Ye Tianzhan looked at Qingchen, stopped for a while, then turned his head to instruct the servant: “Prepare a carriage for today.”
Qingchen said: “I know how to ride a horse.”
Ye Tianzhan said with a smile: “In that case, change to a smaller horse.”
Qingchen went up to caress the horse, then looked up slightly: “No need.” After today, nobody will prepare a carriage or change the horse for her. She assessed the horse, who would have thought that the horse riding skill she obtained when playing at the horse ranch in middle school would be of use here. She released her breath, then stepped on the step, her hand supported on her back of the horse, she turned her body slightly to get onto the saddle on the horse. The horse moved slightly because of the slight strength she used. She swayed a little, but bite her lips and get onto the horse with the help of her hip. She looked down to see Ye Tianzhan smiled approvingly, there was a layer of sweat on her palms.
Ye Tianzhan received the reins from his guard, then get onto his horse in a swift motion: “Let's go.”
Qingchen held on the rein lightly, Ye Tianzhan seemed to be accommodating her by following her pace. After sometime, when she has gotten used to the horse, he increased his speed.
Qingchen looked around Yige city from the horse, to see within 100 steps ahead from her were storehouses and shops, people were moving around visiting the shops like clouds, while the shopkeepers were yelling out to welcome their guests, within the liveliness were the Hu** businessmen and women, their clothing were unique and colorful, adding liveliness into the bustling city.
**胡 – the Hu people. They can be translated as ancient non-Chinese people who immigrated to northern China in the Eastern Han dynasty. More information of this ethnic group here
Passing by some luxurious storehouses, she saw one of them had a plate with 'Tian Wu Zui Fang' hung at the top, red paint with gold. It was beautifully decorated. The shadow of the romantic brothel can still be seen. However, a pair of very eye-catching white seal ruthlessly sealing the beautiful building. There were many guards in black colored uniform guarding the place.
Ye Tianzhan looked over following her gaze, then said with a smile: “Within two days of sealing Tian Wu Zui Fang, even Prime Minister Wei could not help but investigate, there are many lawsuits involved in this case.”
Qingchen lightly sigh, since she is here, she is grateful to his help no matter what, said: “I think it might have caused a lot of problems for you.”
Ye Tianzhan said: “No worries, not all problems are trouble, there is the good and bad side to everything.”
While talking, suddenly there was a loud noise coming from the city gate. The soldiers guarding the gate blocked all passer by opening a path, a few horses galloped in with dust flying behind them.
The few young men on the horses held on to their reins, in exquisite robe brocades, with refreshing air around them, causing people to move away wherever they passed, yet they do not seem to plan on reducing their speed, they quickly passed by in a flash.
Qingchen did not think they would just rushed by, and was too late to avoid them surprising the horse she was riding, almost standing on its hind legs with a neigh. Fortunately, Ye Tianzhan was quick with his hand. He quickly helped to stabilise the horse. After a few ringing neighs and its four legs stepping around restlessly, the horse was calmed down.
Almost turning into a mess, Qing Chen looked over with a frown. Those people were already ahead, one of them suddenly turned his horse around: “Seventh brother! It's you?” It was Ye Tianli.
The moment he stopped, the rest of them also turned their horses around. Seeing Ye Tianzhan, they quickly got off their horses to greet him: “Greetings to Seventh Prince!”
Ye Tianzhan looked around them. They were the sons of government officials. They have always been rowdy, it's not surprising that they do not know their manners. His brow invisibly frowned, but did not say anything to reprimand them, only smiled and said: “No need for formalities.” Then said to Ye TianLi: “What were you guys going to do? Going so fast in the city, were you not worried about scaring the passer by?”
Ye Tianli assessed Qingchen, recognising her and smiled: “It's Miss Feng, my apologies, we were too fast and might have scared your horse.” Then said to Ye Tianzhan: “Just came back from Kun Lun garden, we caught a leopard. They might have forgotten their manners due to excitement.” He had many bounties tied to his horse, it really was a bountiful hunt.
Part 2 - The Cloudy Sky Within The Sound of Flute
A flash of light passed in Qingchen's eyes, almost spitting out the three words 'Ye Tianling'. She unconsciously put her hand on her chest, her heart was beating in excitement!
At this time, the doctor has arrived, Consort Jin said: “Do you feel unwell anywhere? Quickly let him take a look.”
“Many thanks to Prince Consort.” Qingchen has a smile on her face, how can there be such a coincidence in this world?
The doctor greeted Consort Jin, then went up to check the pulse. After carefully checking the pulse on both her wrist, he moved on to write down a prescription. Consort Jin instructed the previous handmaid: “Cui'er, get someone to fetch the prescription with Doctor Zhou, don't be careless.”
Cui'er accepted and take the doctor out. A sound of greeting was heard from outside, like someone was asking something in a low voice, then Doctor Zhou said: “……This young miss has a weak constitution, on top of that she was tired from the experience in the past few days. However, it is not a problem if she is given proper care for a few days.”
A jade like gentle voice said: “I understand, prepare the medication properly, and come again tomorrow.” The sound of footsteps get closer along with the voice.
Consort Jin got up to welcome him: “Your Highness has returned.”
The gentle breeze brought in some flower petals and leaves from the corridor. Ye Tianzhan entered through the front curtain, his lips carrying a gentle smile, a pleasant and relaxing elegance within the carefreeness. Maybe because the sunlight was too bright, causing Qingchen to slightly turned her head away, avoiding his gaze on her.
“Do you feel better?" Ye Tianzhan's gentleness and voice caused her to feel suffocated. She silently curtsy: “Many thanks to your Highness for saving us.”
Ye Tianzhan said: “Not a big issue, why the need to thank me? Anyway, 'under the feet of the Emperor, within the royal city, someone was ignoring the law, oppressing others with their power, causing misdeeds, forcing good girls to sell themselves.' Me, as a prince who 'receives the blessing of God, has the responsibility to the common people', could not let myself be a bystander.” His words carried a certain amount of laughter, but does not make other feels constrained, but comfortable like a normal conversation.
Qingchen did not think he would return the words she said on the boat, can only replied: “It might not be a big issue for your Highness, but for girls like us, it is a great favor. I still need to thank your Highness.” She raised her head, only find that Consort Jin has left the room with her handmaids, leaving the two of them in the room.
Ye Tianzhan said: “Since I have taken up this case, anybody of Chang Men Sect and Tian Wu Zui Fang within the capital will be captured. They have mostly been jailed in prison. If you feel better, I can take you to see if anybody was missed.”
Qingchen quickly said: “In that case, let's go now.”
The guard in the prince manor has prepared the horses, healthy and vigorous horses matched with golden jade saddle. Everything was carefully prepared. Ye Tianzhan looked at Qingchen, stopped for a while, then turned his head to instruct the servant: “Prepare a carriage for today.”
Qingchen said: “I know how to ride a horse.”
Ye Tianzhan said with a smile: “In that case, change to a smaller horse.”
Qingchen went up to caress the horse, then looked up slightly: “No need.” After today, nobody will prepare a carriage or change the horse for her. She assessed the horse, who would have thought that the horse riding skill she obtained when playing at the horse ranch in middle school would be of use here. She released her breath, then stepped on the step, her hand supported on her back of the horse, she turned her body slightly to get onto the saddle on the horse. The horse moved slightly because of the slight strength she used. She swayed a little, but bite her lips and get onto the horse with the help of her hip. She looked down to see Ye Tianzhan smiled approvingly, there was a layer of sweat on her palms.
Ye Tianzhan received the reins from his guard, then get onto his horse in a swift motion: “Let's go.”
Qingchen held on the rein lightly, Ye Tianzhan seemed to be accommodating her by following her pace. After sometime, when she has gotten used to the horse, he increased his speed.
Qingchen looked around Yige city from the horse, to see within 100 steps ahead from her were storehouses and shops, people were moving around visiting the shops like clouds, while the shopkeepers were yelling out to welcome their guests, within the liveliness were the Hu** businessmen and women, their clothing were unique and colorful, adding liveliness into the bustling city.
**胡 – the Hu people. They can be translated as ancient non-Chinese people who immigrated to northern China in the Eastern Han dynasty. More information of this ethnic group here
Passing by some luxurious storehouses, she saw one of them had a plate with 'Tian Wu Zui Fang' hung at the top, red paint with gold. It was beautifully decorated. The shadow of the romantic brothel can still be seen. However, a pair of very eye-catching white seal ruthlessly sealing the beautiful building. There were many guards in black colored uniform guarding the place.
Ye Tianzhan looked over following her gaze, then said with a smile: “Within two days of sealing Tian Wu Zui Fang, even Prime Minister Wei could not help but investigate, there are many lawsuits involved in this case.”
Qingchen lightly sigh, since she is here, she is grateful to his help no matter what, said: “I think it might have caused a lot of problems for you.”
Ye Tianzhan said: “No worries, not all problems are trouble, there is the good and bad side to everything.”
While talking, suddenly there was a loud noise coming from the city gate. The soldiers guarding the gate blocked all passer by opening a path, a few horses galloped in with dust flying behind them.
The few young men on the horses held on to their reins, in exquisite robe brocades, with refreshing air around them, causing people to move away wherever they passed, yet they do not seem to plan on reducing their speed, they quickly passed by in a flash.
Qingchen did not think they would just rushed by, and was too late to avoid them surprising the horse she was riding, almost standing on its hind legs with a neigh. Fortunately, Ye Tianzhan was quick with his hand. He quickly helped to stabilise the horse. After a few ringing neighs and its four legs stepping around restlessly, the horse was calmed down.
Almost turning into a mess, Qing Chen looked over with a frown. Those people were already ahead, one of them suddenly turned his horse around: “Seventh brother! It's you?” It was Ye Tianli.
The moment he stopped, the rest of them also turned their horses around. Seeing Ye Tianzhan, they quickly got off their horses to greet him: “Greetings to Seventh Prince!”
Ye Tianzhan looked around them. They were the sons of government officials. They have always been rowdy, it's not surprising that they do not know their manners. His brow invisibly frowned, but did not say anything to reprimand them, only smiled and said: “No need for formalities.” Then said to Ye TianLi: “What were you guys going to do? Going so fast in the city, were you not worried about scaring the passer by?”
Ye Tianli assessed Qingchen, recognising her and smiled: “It's Miss Feng, my apologies, we were too fast and might have scared your horse.” Then said to Ye Tianzhan: “Just came back from Kun Lun garden, we caught a leopard. They might have forgotten their manners due to excitement.” He had many bounties tied to his horse, it really was a bountiful hunt.
