Сhарtеr 24: Princе Rui’s Sоn…
“Наvе you heаrd? А new mediсal cliniс rесеntlу оpеnеd in thе sоuthern pаrt of the city. Nоt оnly аrе thеir рriсes сhеаper thаn оthers, but thеir treatments аre аlso incrediblу effеctivе!”
“Оf coursе I’ve heard! Тhаt dосtor is truly а mirасlе worker!”
“It’s truе! Evеry time thе weathеr turns cold, mу stomach hurts sо muсh I сan’t еаt anything. But аfter tаking thе medicinе she prеscribеd fоr а few dаys, I cаn actuаllу еat again! Her medical skills аrе truly remarkablе!”
“Сould she reаllу be a reincarnated female Bodhisattva?”
Bihua Palace.
Consort Chen smiled warmly as she looked at Feng Aici before her.
“I’ve heard all about it. The line outside the medical clinic you opened stretches almost from the southern part of the city all the way to the northern part every day.”
“Your good reputation has spread throughout the entire capital. Now everyone knows that a female Bodhisattva has arrived in the southern part of the city.”
Feng Aici chuckled softly. “I still have to thank Your Highness and Fifth Princess. It is only because of your help that my wish could be realized.”
Consort Chen’s tone was gentle. “Sui and I only offered a small assistance. It is truly because your medical skills are exceptional.”
“Moreover, I’ve also heard that many women in the capital have now started opening their own shops and learning to engage in business. This is truly a wonderful thing.”
Shangguan Sui, who had been eating pastries beside them, nodded upon hearing this.
[Everyone was just afraid to be the first to take the risk.]
[The risks for women engaging in business are indeed very high. Now that they see someone doing it successfully, they naturally have the courage to try as well.]
Hearing this, Consort Chen turned to glance at her, her eyes filled with amusement.
Her Suisui really had a clear and insightful perspective on things.
The three chatted idly for a while longer.
Before leaving, Feng Aici took out three jade bottles and placed them on the table in front of her.
“These are ointments I specially developed for treating bruises and injuries. They are very effective.”
Shangguan Sui blinked her eyes. “Wow, thank you, Sister Feng!”
Feng Aici smiled, bowed, and then left.
Consort Chen looked at the three jade bottles on the table and turned to give instructions. “Qing Ping, store these medicines carefully.”
Seeing this, Shangguan Sui quickly spoke up.
“Wait, Mother, don’t put them all away. Leave one bottle. I want to give it to Father.”
Consort Chen was puzzled. “Why are you giving medicine to your father?”
Shangguan Sui blinked.
“Because Father might get injured.”
Consort Chen didn’t understand. “How could the Emperor get injured?”
Shangguan Sui tilted her head. “What if Father suddenly trips while going out?”
“Or what if he accidentally gets tripped by Eunuch Chen?”
“Or what if he accidentally hits himself while throwing a memorial at a minister?”
Consort Chen:…
Please wish your father well.
Shangguan Sui continued to plead. “Mother, please let me go~”
[Father has been busy dealing with Marquis Zhenbei’s remaining followers lately. He hasn’t taken me to the Imperial Study for several days, and I’m almost dying for the osmanthus cakes there!]
[Let’s go out and play! Let’s go out and play!]
[Please agree, Mother~ I beg you~]
In the end, Consort Chen couldn’t resist her daughter’s pleading.
She sighed helplessly. “Then follow Qing Ping closely and don’t run around.”
She still had many palace account books to review and couldn’t spare the time.
Shangguan Sui nodded vigorously.
“Yes, yes, Mother, I promise! I’ll come back completely intact!”
Consort Chen:…
The more I hear, the less reassured I feel.
In the end, Shangguan Sui got her wish and left Bihua Palace.
However, she was now followed by twenty additional eunuchs…
There was no other way. Consort Chen still wasn’t at ease and wanted more people to protect Shangguan Sui.
The large group made their way toward the Imperial Study, attracting many curious glances along the way.To those who knew, she was delivering medicine to the Emperor; to those who didn’t, it looked like she was heading out for a fight.
“Princess, does this path lead closer to the Imperial Study?” Qing Ping asked, puzzled.
Today, as soon as they stepped into the Imperial Garden, the princess had pulled her onto this small, unfamiliar path.
But they had never taken this route before.
Shangguan Sui shook her head. “I don’t know.”
“Then why are we taking this path?”
Shangguan Sui replied matter-of-factly, “Because I’ve never walked it before!”
Qing Ping:…
Well, your curiosity is certainly strong.
Shangguan Sui gazed at the unfamiliar scenery around her, hopping and skipping with delight.
Suddenly, she heard a fierce voice coming from behind a willow tree up ahead.
“Hold him down! I’m going to beat him to death today!”
The words were vicious, but the voice was unmistakably childish—clearly belonging to a child.
Shangguan Sui’s ears perked up.
What was going on?
She immediately trotted forward to see what was happening.
As she approached, she spotted several children standing behind a large tree.
The leader was a sturdy, well-fed boy dressed in brand-new brocade robes, holding a thick stick as big as his arm.
His round face was flushed with anger as he glared fiercely at a young boy in front of him.
The boy was pinned to the ground by two young attendants, unable to move, yet his delicate face showed no trace of fear.
Qing Ping caught up just then.
She was about to speak when Shangguan Sui shushed her.
“Shh—keep your voice down.”
Qing Ping quickly nodded and crouched quietly beside her behind the tree.
The twenty eunuchs following behind exchanged glances and silently kept their mouths shut.
After watching for a moment, Qing Ping soon remembered.
“Princess, those two are likely Prince Rui’s sons.”
“The Imperial Study is right nearby, and only royal children are allowed to study there. But neither of them is a prince.”
“Given their age and that they’re studying in the Imperial Study, they must be Prince Rui’s two sons.”
“Although Prince Rui is a non-imperial prince, he is highly trusted by the Emperor, so his sons are permitted to study alongside the princes.”
Shangguan Sui blinked.
Prince Rui’s sons…
That must mean the male lead!
Born in Turbulent Times, I Choose to Rebel Directly is a male-oriented novel.
It tells the story of the male lead, Xiao Ziyuan, and his journey of rebellion and revenge.
The book begins with his childhood, detailing every aspect of Xiao Ziyuan’s upbringing.
Xiao Ziyuan is the legitimate son, but his father, Prince Rui, favors his concubine over his wife.
When he was seven, his mother died of illness, and Concubine Liu was elevated to a secondary wife. From then on, he suffered daily abuse at the hands of this stepmother.
At the Imperial Study, he was bullied by the Fourth Prince and Xiao Feng.
At home, he was framed by servants, and kneeling in punishment at the Imperial Ancestral Temple became a regular occurrence.
Xiao Ziyuan gradually grew darker because of it.
The book has no female lead. Xiao Ziyuan severed all emotional ties and love, cutting a bloody path to the end.
The conclusion sees him ascending the throne and killing everyone who had ever wronged him.
Shangguan Sui couldn’t help but swallow hard.
Having read the original book, she knew just how vengeful Xiao Ziyuan could be.
His cunning and enduring patience were more than enough to see his revenge through.
Thinking of this, Shangguan Sui shook her head.
No, it can’t be…
Xiao Ziyuan must not turn dark!
Although the current Plot development differed from the original book—the Great Moon Kingdom wouldn’t fall into the same state of decline and give Xiao Ziyuan the opportunity to rebel—Xiao Ziyuan himself was far too unpredictable.
Who knew what madness he might unleash?On the other side, Xiao Feng stared at Xiao Ziyuan’s composed and unyielding demeanor, veins bulging on his neck in anger.
This little brat, who can’t even get enough to eat, actually recites texts so quickly!
The Grand Tutor praises him all day long! What’s there to praise!
Today, he was going to beat him until he could never recite again!
Xiao Feng raised the wooden stick high.
Just as the stick was about to strike Xiao Ziyuan’s back, a clear, childish voice suddenly rang in his ears.
“Stop! Who dares to hit someone in front of this princess!”
Xiao Feng turned his head, his gaze falling on the child wobbling toward him, and curled his lips in disdain.
Where did this little brat come from, daring to interfere in his business!
He was Prince Rui’s son!
Wait, who did this kid say she was again?
Qing Ping, following behind Shangguan Sui, said sternly, “This is the Fifth Princess!”
Xiao Feng snapped back to reality, frightened, and immediately knelt down to kowtow.