LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 88 - 89: Protecting Loneliness_l
Chapter 88: Chapter 89: Protecting Loneliness_l
Translator: 549690339
Someone’s relative, on a certain day, saw the majestic Imperial Guards at the entrance of the annex.
Some lucky family was granted permission to deliver firewood and vegetables to the annex, entering the magnificent and charming rear garden.
A child from a certain family was chosen by the housekeeper nurse from the palace to do odd jobs at the annex.
Sweeping the courtyard, assisting in the kitchen, washing clothes, and washing vegetables, they didn’t complain about the workload and even earned some pocket money to support their family.
The villagers talked passionately and enthusiastically about their encounters.
However, they never could have imagined that the royal figures they were referring to were not residing in the luxurious annex but were actually hiding amongst them.
Accompanied by two Imperial Shadow Guards, Jifeng and Jiyu, they changed their identities and hid discreetly in Su Hu’s small courtyard.
Jifeng and Jiyu were not the Little Prince’s personal guards, but Qilin Guards responsible for protecting the Empress, two of the eight most trusted personal shadow guards of the Empress.
After the Little Prince’s recent encounter with danger, the furious Empress punished several of his guards.
She specifically chose two of her most trusted Qilin Guards to serve by the Little Prince’s side to ensure his safety.
Full of enthusiasm, Jifeng and Jiyu intended to demonstrate their abilities to protect the Little Prince and suppress the ambition of the Black Wolf Guards.
However, as soon as they arrived at Woniu Village, they experienced the most humiliating encounter with a little kingfisher bird, which left them physically and mentally depleted.
No matter where they hid in the mountains and forests, a group of birds would circle above them, chirping loudly as if communicating information.
Soon enough, a red kingfisher would swiftly arrive, assuming the position of a king among the excited calls of the other birds.
The kingfisher glanced arrogantly in their direction, its black eyes seeming to mock their foolish attempts to hide from the truth.
The forests belonged to the birds, and no matter how well they tried to hide, they couldn’t evade the watchful eyes of the birds.
Jifeng and Jiyu were frustrated, unable to protect the Little Prince from their hidden positions.
For three days they searched Su Hu’s vicinity, failing to find a suitable hiding spot. Whenever they got within a kilometer of the Little Prince, the birds would warn them off with their chirping.
Feeling helpless, the once superior Qilin Guards were defeated and dejected.
With no other options, their secret positions turned into publicly visible ones.
Using disguise techniques to change their appearances, they pretended to be Li Xiu’e’s distant nephews seeking refuge at her house after a flood had devastated their hometown.
Thus, the Little Prince had a suitable identity that allowed him to legally reside
in Su Hu’s home, happily sticking close to his “Sister.”
With the careful treatment from his “Sister,” as well as nourishment from the thousand-year-old medicinal plants, the prince’s poisoned and weakened legs regained their strength.
In the early summer, the mountains and forests were lush and green, kissed by gentle breezes.
Su Qingluo rode Jujube, leading the Little Prince through the forests, freely galloping and playing.
The Little Prince sat in front of her, his delicate hands gripping the horse’s mane tightly.
His thin body pressed against her chest, moving up and down in time with the horse’s gallop. Their breaths synchronized, blending together harmoniously. “Xuan’er, don’t be afraid. Sister is holding you. Take a deep breath and relax.”
Su Qingluo could feel the tightness of the Little Prince’s back muscles, his body stiff like a bamboo pole.
She pulled back the reins, patted the horse’s head, and signaled Jujube to slow down.
Jujube neighed, seemingly reluctant to slow down. It stomped its hooves heavily on the muddy ground a few times before finally reducing its pace, leisurely walking through the forest..