Chapter 357 - 342: Second Update
Zheng Nianru was so captivated by the storybook that she asked people repeatedly to find the latest one for Qi Yu, and even though her eyes became sore, she was unwilling to put it down. However, she was very quiet, which set Prince Dian’s mind at ease.
The next day, Yin He became restless. Zheng Nianru had not called for him, which shifted his initial unease to a now burning anxiety. Every time he saw that familiar figure, Yin He lacked the courage to step forward.
Fu Dong tricked the Commandery Princess into going out for a walk, arguing that reading all day was bad for her eyes. That afternoon, with a mix of deception and cajoling, she mentioned that the rabbits brought back from the Qishun Building had birthed a litter of plump, white bunnies. Only then did Zheng Nianru set down her book to go and see the rabbits.
Nian Xia had already prepared kites, those petite and exquisite ones half the length of an arm, which young ladies in the courtyard would play with. She particularly chose a very pretty one.
After seeing the rabbits, Zheng Nianru was indeed attracted by the kite. Nian Xia handed her the kite, which, caught in a gentle breeze, flew low but allowed the people on the ground to clearly see the beautiful figures on the kite, ensuring it did not become a mere speck, which would have quickly lost its appeal.
"Miss, look how beautiful the kite is. It’s due to your intelligence that the lady on the kite has such a stunning dress. Look how beautifully it floats," laughter and cheerful voices filled the courtyard.
Elder Can searched around and finally found his Young Master.
However, the situation was now quite special. Although everything had been calm for two days and Yunqian had been quiet in Zong Sheng Residence, the plan had to continue.
Up to now, the plan was more than halfway complete, but the crucial and most urgent parts were yet to come.
Song Gao and Song Yuan were spreading rumors that Qiandao Temple had spared no effort in using ghosts and beasts capable of Soul Absorption. Many commoners had started to believe it and had actually gone to the front of Zong Sheng Residence, pleading for Yunqian to perform rituals.
Even quicker than Elder Can had expected, today, it had been announced within the Zong Sheng Residence that they would comply with the people’s requests, and Yunqian would conduct the rituals.