Chapter 18 The Sentient Bucket Protecting the Prince!

Chapter 18: The Bucket's Come to Life! Protect the Prince!

Luo Sinian gave a cold shake of his head. "No, it's Ji Yuntang. They say she's the illegitimate daughter of that old fox Ji Nanchuan. That woman grew up in the countryside. Now she's entered Prince Ye's mansion and married Third Brother—truly a sparrow turned phoenix."

"In less than two short days, that ugly creature has already turned Prince Ye's mansion upside down, making life impossible for everyone. I see she's up to no good, coveting my Third Brother's body and his wealth!"

A flicker of understanding passed through Consort Li's eyes as she said calmly, "Ji Yuntang... She actually wasn't scared off by He Er's appearance. That is a surprise to this Consort."

Consort Li usually didn't interfere with matters at Prince Ye's mansion, but in her heart of hearts, she hoped Ji Yuntang would indeed turn the place upside down.

So, she parted her red lips and spoke gently, "Since Ji Yuntang has already married He Er, she is his Princess Consort now. No matter how vulgar and disgraceful her behavior, you should address her as Third Sister-in-law, not call her an 'ugly creature' at every turn, lest outsiders look down on the upbringing of the Dongchen Kingdom's royal family."

"This Consort is busy with affairs in the palace and has no spare time to care for He Er. Marrying him a Princess Consort to look after him sets this Consort's heart at rest. When you see Ji Yuntang in the future, you must not be disrespectful to your Third Sister-in-law."

Luo Sinian didn't see it that way. He said, "Consort Li, you are simply too kind-hearted. You don't know that ugly... Third Sister-in-law is savage and ignorant, arrogant and domineering, running roughshod over everyone, utterly unreasonable—in short, she possesses none of the qualities a Princess Consort should have."

"If she goes out, she's sure to make a fool of Third Brother and tarnish our royal family's reputation."

Hearing Luo Sinian's description, Consort Li was even more satisfied with Ji Yuntang, though not a trace of it showed on her face.

"Then another day, this Consort will summon her to the palace and have Nanny Sun properly teach her the palace rules."

"It's getting late today. You should leave the palace and return to your mansion early. Come another day to have tea with this Consort."

Having been busy all day and having obtained the news she wanted, Consort Li unhesitatingly gave him his marching orders.

Right now, she just wanted to go back, soak in a petal-scented bath, get her beauty sleep, and recover all the energy she'd spent today.

Luo Sinian also didn't feel right about overstaying his welcome. He immediately stood up to take his leave. "Yes, then this Prince will bring gifts to visit Your Ladyship in the palace another day."

With that, he turned and left.

After Luo Sinian left, Consort Li's senior palace maid, Jian Lan, immediately stepped forward and said, "Your Ladyship, you've been busy all day. This servant will go have hot water prepared to serve Your Ladyship in bathing and changing clothes."

"Mm, go ahead."

In the elegant and resplendent palace, hot water filled the entire white jade pool. Consort Li allowed Jian Lan to undress her, removing her gown.

She slowly stepped into the bathing pool, her slender, fair hands scooping up some water to pour over herself. In the steamy haze, red kiss marks were exposed, the traces of lovemaking obvious.

The smile vanished from Consort Li's face, her beautiful eyes narrowing playfully. "Ji Yuntang, don't disappoint this Consort."

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After leaving the palace, Luo Sinian was fuming. The more he thought about it, the more he felt this woman Ji Yuntang had designs on his Third Brother.

Today, he must go expose her schemes and plots, before Luo Junhe gets bewitched by her over time.

Luo Sinian immediately changed his mind and ordered, "Su Mu, this Prince is not going to Linglong Pavilion. Drive to Prince Ye's mansion!"

At the same time, Nanny Xu came to under Physician Qi's silver needles. He said, "Nanny, you fainted due to a fit of rage. You must avoid getting angry in the future. This old man will prescribe two doses of medicine for you, guaranteed to take effect once you take them."

But Nanny Xu paid no heed to this. She sat up from the bed and grabbed Physician Qi's medicine chest.

"Where's Lin Lang? How is my Lin Lang?"

"Physician Qi, you must save my Lin Lang! If something happens to her, how can I go on living!"

Nanny Xu wailed and cried as if mourning her own parents, the noise making Physician Qi's head buzz.

"Your daughter's injuries are more severe. Her face is swollen and she's lost two teeth. This old man has already bandaged her and prescribed an ointment for application. However, she hasn't woken up yet. As long as the servants take good care of her, she should regain consciousness within half a day."

"This old man has other households to visit and cannot stay long at your esteemed mansion. Farewell!"

Having said that, Physician Qi picked up the silver on the table, grabbed his medicine chest, and ran.

In his life, he most feared women crying, let alone a domineering and unreasonable old woman like Nanny Xu. Best to steer clear.

Nanny Xu gritted her teeth, her face contorted with rage. Her fist, as big as a sandbag, pounded the bed board with loud thuds. "That little bitch Ji Yuntang, how dare she bully and humiliate us mother and daughter like this! I'm going to complain to Prince Ye right now!"

"I refuse to believe that the Prince, considering I'm his lifesaver, would side with that little bitch Ji Yuntang! I must have her killed to vent the hatred in my heart!"

As she spoke, Nanny Xu rose with blazing anger and headed outside.

But she had only taken a few steps out the door when a servant came to report, "Nanny Xu, Prince Chen has arrived. He's already at the gate."

Upon hearing this, Nanny Xu immediately stopped in her tracks, her mind instantly becoming active.

Prince Chen, Luo Sinian, often visited Prince Ye's mansion and was well aware of her character. Nanny Xu usually maintained a flawless facade, so Luo Sinian's impression of her was still quite favorable.

Nanny Xu knew that after yesterday's wedding procession incident, Luo Sinian did not like this Princess Ye, Ji Yuntang.

Rather than seeking support from Luo Junhe, a living corpse, it would be better for her to first seek justice from Luo Sinian, a prince with real power.

If that didn't work, she could always complain to Luo Junhe later!

Thinking this, Nanny Xu immediately put on a tearful expression. She waddled out with her round, rolling body.

By the time Luo Sinian arrived at Prince Ye's mansion, the sky was completely dark. A hazy moon cast its light, with occasional birds flapping their wings overhead.

Bai Yu saw a moving barrel charging towards them from afar. He immediately drew the sword at his waist and held it horizontally in front of him, shouting loudly.

"The bucket's come to life! Protect the Prince!"

Luo Sinian frowned and glared at his foolish subordinate. "What's wrong with your eyesight? That's Nanny Xu."

"Ah?" Bai Yu rubbed his nose, sheathed his sword, feeling embarrassed.

He couldn't help but complain inwardly: What's with the nannies in Prince Ye's mansion? So fat and sturdy, even fatter than his own master.

Su Mu sighed, helplessly facepalming. How did he end up with such a foolish companion?

Not only was he stupid, but his eyesight was also poor.

It seemed there was a reason the Prince sent Bai Yu on missions outside.

By then, the bucket—Nanny Xu—had already run up to Luo Sinian. Though it was less than a hundred meters, it seemed to have drained all her strength.

Panting heavily, she plopped down on her knees before Luo Sinian, crying, "Prince Chen, you must see justice done for this old servant! This old servant and Lin Lang can barely go on living in this mansion anymore!"

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