Transmigration: From Farmer To Empress-Chapter 2036 - 2044: Ba Tulu’s Provocation (Part 1)

With the help of the sister-in-law, Chong Wu finally managed to calm Mother down. At least before Jin’er and Yu’er marry the Royal Consort, she won’t pressure him to get engaged. He was troubled as he pondered whether he should follow his elder brother’s example, wait until after the wedding, and then leave to travel for a year or so. Perhaps during his travels, he could meet someone he truly loves, just like his elder brother did?

However, this was merely a thought. Now he could do nothing, because the Older sister had just issued an edict, saying that the Prince of Qing Luo Kingdom had arrived and he was to accompany the Prince during his stay in Great Jin.

Wanyan Chao arrived in the Capital today. Although there was still a month until the grand wedding of the two princes, Wanyan Chao arrived early. Not only did he come, but the Great Prince of Liaodan, Ba Tulu, also arrived. The reason they came early was twofold: firstly, to have the opportunity to meet Bright Pearls and relieve their longing; secondly, to prevent each other from doing anything improper to Bright Pearls in their absence.

Cai Wei was aware that the two of them were always at odds with each other over Bright Pearls, fearing that something might go wrong. Therefore, she arranged for them to stay separately. Ba Tulu was assigned to stay at the summer resort in the suburbs of the Capital City, while Wanyan Chao was accommodated at the inn outside the city. She also entrusted Chong Wu with the task of keeping an eye on Chao’er, instructing him not to let him get too close to Bright Pearls to avoid any rumors that might damage Bright Pearls’ reputation. Additionally, she reminded him not to let him clash with Ba Tulu.

Wanyan Chao had not seen Bright Pearls for a year and missed her greatly. He had planned to use this visit to catch up with Bright Pearls, but this troublesome uncle tied him up so tightly that even while sleeping, a few people were stationed at his door, depriving him of the opportunity to meet Bright Pearls, making him grit his teeth with hatred.

However, if he was so easily watched over, he wouldn’t be Wanyan Chao. This boy appeared harmless, but in reality, he was full of cunning schemes. After being accompanied by Chong Wu for a few days, he realized that Chong Wu was watching him closely. Thus, one day he refused to leave the room, claiming he was suffering from heat exhaustion and wanted to rest inside.

From morning till dusk, the Prince didn’t show himself; he was sleeping alone on the couch and wouldn’t allow anyone to disturb him.

At first, Chong Wu heard that Wanyan Chao was suffering from heat exhaustion, probably due to playing polo under the sun yesterday. He thought resting would make it better. But as night approached and the Prince still hadn’t come out, he began to worry.

Normally, heat exhaustion is not fatal; a bowl of mung bean soup and a nap usually suffice. But just in case, since Wanyan Chao held a noble identity, should anything unfortunate happen while in Great Jin, it would be difficult for the older sister and brother-in-law to explain to the Emperor and Empress of Qing Luo Kingdom!

In his urgency, Chong Wu ordered his attendant to immediately enter the palace and urgently summon the Imperial Physician to the inn to check on Wanyan Chao. Despite the resistance from Wanyan Chao’s subordinates, Chong Wu broke into Wanyan Chao’s resting sleeping chamber.

Upon entering, there was only Wanyan Chao’s personal attendant dozing on a chair, and no one else in the room. The Prince’s bed curtains hung down, completely covering the couch, hiding Wanyan Chao from sight.

"Confused thing! His Highness the Prince already has heat exhaustion; why are the bed curtains drawn, preventing the wind from coming in? How do you serve him?"

Chong Wu scolded and quickly walked over, intending to pull open Wanyan Chao’s bed curtains.

"Master Mu—" The attendant, seeing Mu Chongwu reach for the bed curtains, quickly jumped up and blocked in front of him, nervously saying, "The Prince has commanded that the curtains should not be opened. I am following orders!"

Seeing the attendant’s anxious expression and contradictory words, Chong Wu was immediately filled with suspicion but nodded, saying, "Very well, then let’s leave them closed, to avoid displeasing His Highness the Prince.