Emperor of the Red Chamber

Chapter 49 Older Sister
Even though the third prince had always been smart and calculating, at this moment he couldn't figure out why his old father sighed suddenly, so it was naturally inconvenient for him to ask.

He judged that since the old father told him directly in person today about passing on the throne, it meant that the old father had chosen him to succeed him, and at the same time he wanted Qing Bai to be the next emperor.

Although it is true that the old father is still in good health, and it will take several years before he dies and his third prince can succeed him, he will not be impatient. As long as he remains loyal, respectful, filial and hard-working, that day will come sooner or later.

Emperor Jing'an was in great spirits that day. He enjoyed the scenery, attended a banquet and listened to a play in Yuanzhao Garden. He did not return to Dangchun Garden until evening, and Yuan Qingbai followed him.

It was already midnight.

Yuan Qingbai, who had just sent the drunken Emperor Jing'an back to Dan to settle down, returned to his new residence in Dangchun Garden in the deep night breeze while admiring the snow scenery.

Third Master is back!
Youshi, Qin Keqing, and Lingxue, who returned to their residence before Yuan Qingbai, rushed forward to greet their third master Bai.

Entering the main room, Lingxue saw Yuan Qingbai's face was a little red and asked with a smile: "Third Master, have you drank a lot today?"

Yuan Qingbai smiled and said: "Both the Holy Master and father were in high spirits today and drank a lot. I drank a little too much."

Lingxue said: "I'll pour some strong tea for Third Master, and then go to the kitchen to ask someone to make a sobering soup."

Yuan Qingbai smiled and said: "There is no need for sobering up soup. The strong tea is enough. It's late at night, why bother asking you to go to the kitchen. Today we have just moved here and we are not familiar with the kitchen here."

There were multiple kitchens in Chunyuan. When Yuan Qingbai lived near Dan settled in the past, the catering was directly handled by the imperial dining room there. Now that he has moved farther away from Dan settled, another kitchen is used.

Lingxue smiled and said: "Since the third master cares about me, I won't make this trip. I'm afraid the tea alone is not enough. How about giving the sobering stone to the third master to hold in his mouth?"

Yuan Qingbai smiled and said, "It's not like you don't know, but I don't like holding that thing in my mouth."

When Youshi and Qin Keqing saw this, they both thought at the same time that this maid, who was already eighteen years old, was quite attentive in serving Mr. Bai.

At this time, under the bright light, Yuan Qingbai noticed that Youshi's face was also a little rosy, and smiled at Youshi and asked, "Have you drank a lot today?"

You Shi smiled awkwardly: "Thanks to the kindness of Concubine Yi, I was asked to drink a few more drinks."

Now not only Emperor Jing'an loves Yuan Qingbai, but also his grandmother Yi Fei loves Yuan Qingbai.

In addition, Concubine Yi saw that Youshi and Qin Keqing looked good and had good personalities today, and she liked them, so she let Youshi drink more. As for Qin Keqing, because she was a little young, she deliberately didn't let her drink too much.

Yuan Qingbai took the strong tea from Lingxue, took a few sips and stood up: "This place is spacious and cold. Lingxue goes to light the lamp in the bedroom while I go to the bedroom."

Lingxue said "hmm" and hurriedly went into the bedroom to light the lamp.

Yuan Qingbai smiled at You and Qin Keqing and said, "Come into the bedroom with me. I have something to ask you."

Youshi, who was already blushing because she was tipsy, turned even redder when she heard this. Qin Keqing also blushed a little. Are you about to enter Mr. Bai's bedroom now?

Although they were both shy, neither of them hesitated. Seeing Yuan Qingbai getting up and walking into the bedroom, they looked at each other and then followed in shyly, with lowered eyebrows and lowered eyes.

"Lingxue, go get hot water for me to wash my face and feet."

Yuan Qingbai ordered Lingxue.

After Lingxue left, Yuan Qingbai looked at Youshi and Qin Keqing: "Did the princess give you any trouble today?"

Youshi and Qin Keqing looked at each other, and the older Youshi said, "It's not difficult." Yuan Qingbai smiled playfully.

Not in trouble? With Xiahou's virtue, it is no wonder that he is not embarrassed!

Fortunately, Concubine Yi is in charge of the female family members today. The Xiahou family can only find opportunities to make things difficult for You and Qin Keqing. From now on, You and Qin Keqing will not have to deal with the Xiahou family in the morning and dusk, and they will rarely even see the Xiahou family.
Yuan Qingbai continued: "Today you were first taken to the palace, then followed me to Dangchun Garden to pay homage to the Holy Master and Concubine Yi. You also followed me to Yuanzhao Garden to meet my parents and accompany Concubine Yi. , the princess’s banquet, have you worked hard?”

Youshi said hurriedly: "It's not hard work, it's not too late to be honored. I feel like I'm dreaming today. I've met great nobles and the world."

Qin Keqing hurriedly agreed: "I have the same idea as Sister You."

Yuan Qingbai chatted with the two for a few more words, and Lingxue led the palace maid to bring hot water for washing faces and feet.

Seeing that Lingxue was about to help him wash his face, Yuan Qingbai said to Youshi and Qin Keqing: "It's night, you are all tired today, go back to your room and rest."

Youshi and Qin Keqing both stood up, but when Youshi walked to the door, she suddenly summoned the courage to turn around and said, "Third Master, let me wash your face and feet."

After saying that, she quickly lowered her head, her face flushed and her ears hot.

Qin Keqing on the side couldn't help but glance at Youshi.

Amazing, she deserves to be an older sister. I just met the Third Master today, and I can’t wait to serve him to wash his face and feet tonight. The Third Master said that it will take two days to open the face for this sister, so Sister, won’t you be sleeping with the third master tonight?
Yuan Qingbai looked at Youshi with a smile but not a smile: "That's fine."

Youshi felt happy and stepped forward to help him wash his face.

Qin Keqing was still stunned at the door, not knowing whether he should leave now or offer to serve.

Lingxue understood the situation and stepped forward to pull down Qin Keqing's sleeve: "Miss Qin, let's go out."

Qin Keqing said "Oh" and followed Lingxue out reluctantly.

Only Yuan Qingbai and Youshi were left in the bedroom.

Youshi was so ashamed that she didn't wash Yuan Qingbai's face well, so Yuan Qingbai naturally wouldn't blame her.

Yuan Qingbai sat on the edge of the bed, and Youshi took off his shoes and socks and washed his feet. The light shone on Youshi's blushing face, which was as pink as a peach blossom. She really lived up to the word "beautiful" in the original novel.

Yuan Qingbai bent down and reached out to lift Youshi's chin, and glanced at Youshi's eyes. Youshi was even more ashamed, but she still mustered up the courage to look at him, and there seemed to be water ripples in her eyes.

I don't know if it was intentional or not, but at this moment Youshi even called out "Third Master" in a sweet voice, which made Yuan Qingbai faint because he was a little drunk tonight.

However, Yuan Qingbai still suppressed some of the eagerness in his heart. After all, Youshi had not yet opened her eyes and had to wait two days for her wedding night. It was against the rules to let him sleep with her tonight.

Yuan Qingbai gently patted Youshi's rosy face with his hand: "Wash carefully, don't be in a daze."

Youshi lowered his head, said "hmm", and put more strength into his hands.

When the foot washing was over, Yuan Qingbai asked her to leave, which made her even more looking forward to her appearance in two days.

(End of this chapter)