Quick Transmigration: After Fake Death, All the Protagonists I Flirted With Went Crazy

Chapter 172 Ingratitude and Deceit (7)

Gu Yao led the little prince step by step toward Ruotang Courtyard.

The child's skin was delicate, and he wasn't wearing shoes yet. His feet were red from the cold snow, but he clung tightly to the person in front of him, afraid of being left behind.

Gu Yao saw it, but remained silent.

It's good to let this wolf cub suffer a little.

Consider it collecting some interest in advance.

When they were almost at the entrance of Ruotang Courtyard, Gu Yao pretended to "inadvertently" glance at the boy's feet, which were a little purple from the cold, and said with a hint of apology, "I'm sorry, Your Highness, I didn't see them just now. If you don't mind, please let me carry you back."

The young prince looked at the person kneeling before him, dressed in the finest silk robes, embroidered with intricate and delicate patterns in gold and silver thread, exuding a unique air of nobility in the snowy light.

He looked down at himself again, his clothes were a yellowish blouse, and there were stains and bloodstains that he couldn't wash off.

The boy couldn't help but shrink back, feeling somewhat ashamed.

Gu Yao looked at the embarrassed young man in front of him and smiled slightly.

He reached out and picked up the boy.

It felt like bones were digging into your hands, and even through the cloak, it hurt.

Malnutrition.

It feels light and airy when you hold it in your arms; it doesn't have much weight.

Gu Yao frowned but didn't say anything more.

The hand holding the boy was surprisingly steady.

His steps were steady and gentle.

The boy, pressed against the young man, could clearly feel the vibration in his chest.

He was a little shy, and a faint scent of sandalwood wafted from his nose.

Unlike the overpowering, pungent scent of spices that emanates from ordinary eunuchs, the sandalwood fragrance is calming.

The boy hooked his arm around Gu Yao's neck, but his hand was still clenched into a fist, as if he was a little nervous.

Gu Yao felt the child burying his head in the side of his neck, but he didn't say anything.

It simply condoned his behavior.

Shen Shenwei pursed his lips as he watched the two of them act out of line, but ultimately said nothing.

It's none of his business to worry about his master's affairs.

As for the Tenth Prince, it's hard to say whether being taken back to his own courtyard by Gu Yao is a blessing or a curse.

Gu Yao returned to the main room and carried the child to the soft couch by the window.

The boy crossed his legs, his nervousness evident.

Gu Yaowen looked at the young man in front of him and said in a gentle voice, "Your Highness, I will have someone prepare a room for you. From today onwards, Your Highness will live with me."

The young prince curled up in his cloak and nodded slightly.

Gu Yao smiled slightly after receiving an affirmative answer.

Well-behaved children are the most lovable.

"Act with caution."

Shen Shenwei, who was guarding the door, quickly went inside and respectfully asked, "Master, is there anything you need?"

The young man's expression was indifferent. He raised his hand and pointed to the boy on the bed. "From today onwards, the Tenth Prince will live in my courtyard. Have someone prepare a room for him and make him some clothes."

Gu Yao glanced at the reserved young man, whose footsteps were stained with blood that was glaringly bright.

The young man frowned slightly and looked away.

"Summon another imperial physician."

The boy, who had his head down, glanced at the screen but made no move.

After Shen Shenwei left, Gu Yao turned to look at the young man on the bed.

He was so thin he was just skin and bones.

Her small, thin body trembled slightly.

It looks like a stray cat with wet fur.

Gu Yao got up and went into the inner room to take out an unused quilt from the cabinet and put it on Bu Shaoluan's head.

The boy peeked out from under the covers, his eyes filled with questions.

Gu Yao reached out and wrapped the blanket around the boy. "It was my oversight. Your Highness is dressed so thinly; you must be cold."

The young prince wrapped the blanket tighter around himself and whispered his thanks to the young man in front of him.

***

The palace is so small, and Gu Yao brought the little prince back to his own courtyard without any attempt to hide it.

The rumors circulating below have long since become incredibly offensive.

However, no matter how nasty the rumors were, no one dared to pass them on to Gu Yao in person.

Gu Yao had no interest in explaining.

If some go too far, Shen Shenwei will also take action to control them.

After teaching for three years, it should be of some use by now.

It was worth all the teaching he did.

Gu Yao sat by the window, looking at the plum blossoms in the courtyard, which were as red as the sunset on the horizon.

Such vibrant colors are what make people feel warmest.

However, it lacked the color of blood.

That pure, almost malevolent red was even more vibrant than the red spider lilies blooming on the banks of the Yellow Springs River.

It's incredibly glaring.

Gu Yao felt inexplicably irritated.

He raised his hand and closed the window.

It insulates against the cold air brought by the snow.

Just as he put his hand down, there was a knock on the door. "Palmprint, it's me."

Gu Yao frowned. He had just sent this unfortunate child to school that morning, so why was he back at noon?

"Enter."

Bu Shaoluan opened the door and peeked out, revealing a timid look.

"Is there anything I can do for you, Your Highness?"

Upon hearing this, the boy looked somewhat embarrassed. He entered the room and stood in front of Gu Yao as if he were facing the head of the teaching department.

"Master, can I come back and have lunch with you sometime?"

Gu Yao frowned as he looked at the somewhat timid person in front of him. "Did Your Highness encounter something at the academy?"

Surely no fool would dare to mess with the little brat, right?

After all, he had a bad reputation, and this brat bore his mark.

To outsiders, he was just a pet they kept in their backyard.

Bu Shaoluan waved his hand somewhat awkwardly, "No, no one bullied me."

After saying that, the boy seemed to realize he had said something wrong and raised his hand to cover his mouth.

Gu Yao raised an eyebrow upon hearing this, put down the memorial in his hand, and looked at the child in front of him who had his head down, like a child who had done something wrong.

She looked like a pitiful little white flower.

The white brocade robe I wore this morning had a noticeable shoe print on it.

So they were waiting for him here.

The boy's acting was clumsy and forced.

The flaws are obvious at a glance.

Gu Yao smiled, stood up, and slowly walked to the boy.

He reached out and lifted the boy's chin, a gesture that was utterly frivolous.

The boy seemed a little nervous, and his whole body stiffened.

Seeing the boy's naive reaction, Gu Yao smiled gently, and his words seemed to bewitch people.

"Your Highness, tell me, who bullied you, hmm?"

Bu Shaoluan stared blankly into the young man's clear amber eyes.

He quickly lowered his eyes, his tone filled with obvious grievance, "It was Fifth Brother. He said I'm an unwanted wild child."

At this point, the boy seemed a bit defiant, looking up directly at the young man in front of him. His dark eyes were filled with tears, but he stubbornly refused to let them fall, as if he were telling his grievances.

Gu Yao withdrew his hand and instead took the boy's hand. "Your Highness, it doesn't matter whether anyone wants you or not. You just need to know that in the future, they will all have to submit to you."

He pulled the boy to the table and pressed him down into the chair.

The maidservant standing by respectfully asked, "Master, shall we serve the dishes?"

Gu Yao nodded.

The servants, who had been waiting for a long time, filed in, brought the dishes to the table, and then left in an orderly fashion.

Gu Yao sat at the table and picked up a piece of fish for the boy.

"Your Highness, please rest assured. If you wish to come back for a meal in the future, please do so."

With Gu Yao's indulgence, the boy smiled innocently and gently.

For a moment, the two seemed quite harmonious.