Chapter 167 Luo Sinian Visits to Apologize

Chapter 167 Luo Sinian Comes to Apologize

Compared to verbal gratitude, she felt more of a sense of being cherished by Ji Yuntang.

Luo Qingge knew that she had merely mentioned to Ji Yuntang that she wanted a music box, yet Luo Jingshen, her own brother, refused to give her one.

It was such a small matter, but Ji Yuntang took it to heart and personally carved a music box for her.

Luo Qingge was genuinely touched.

"I'm glad you like it." Ji Yuntang smiled faintly and took out a small box from the drawer in her room.

"By the way, Qingge, I have another gift here. When you go back, please help me give it to the Seventeenth Prince."

The small box was about the length of a palm, exquisitely crafted. Luo Qingge shook it and found it very light. She asked curiously, "Third sister-in-law, can I open it and see what's inside?"

Ji Yuntang nodded, "Of course."

Luo Qingge carefully opened the box and found three identical cylindrical pen holders, along with a small white square object.

Xie Liuzheng also leaned in curiously and picked one up.

"Princess Ye, these little things look a lot like writing pens, don’t they?"

But they were completely different from the brushes and wolf-hair pens they usually used. The tips were hard, requiring no ink, and they were light and convenient to hold.

"These are pencils. You can try them."

Ji Yuntang asked Hong Xiu to bring some rice paper and let them try writing on it.

After Xie Liuzheng and Luo Qingge tested them, their eyes lit up instantly.

They had never used such a wonderful pen before. The characters they wrote were not only small and neat but also very elegant.

Most surprisingly, after writing, they gently rubbed the small white object over the words, and the letters completely disappeared.

This was amazing!

Seeing their reactions, Ji Yuntang smiled and said, "When I visited the Empress's Phoenix Palace last time, I saw the Seventeenth Prince struggling to write with a brush, getting ink all over his face and clothes. That inspired me to come up with these pencils made from carbon powder."

"These pencils are lightweight and compact. When they run out, you can just sharpen them with a knife to continue using. If you make a mistake, you can erase it with an eraser without making a mess. I think they’re perfect for children."

"Third sister-in-law, you're not only beautiful but also so thoughtful. On behalf of my mother and the Seventeenth Prince, thank you."

Luo Qingge was overjoyed. Every time she saw the Empress teaching Luo Xianan to write, even when she grew irritable, she held back her temper, but it was very difficult.

The reason was that Luo Xianan’s brush-written characters were like scribbles—crooked, messy, and he would end up drawing all over himself with the brush.

Now with these pencils, she thought the Empress would have an easier time, and Luo Xianan would behave much better when writing, at least not drawing on his face.

Ji Yuntang smiled and said, "Just a small gesture, no need to thank me. I’m glad it can help."

Shortly after Luo Qingge and Xie Liuzheng left, Leng Yan suddenly reported, "Princess, there is a young man outside who claims to be Prince Chen. He says he wants to come into the residence to see Prince Ye. He asked me to tell you and ask if you would allow him in."

Ji Yuntang was taken aback, then looked at Leng Yan in surprise and repeated her question.

"You said who wants to see Prince Ye?"

She thought she must have misheard. How could it be that Luo Sinian wanted to visit Luo Junhe?

Ever since Luo Junhe drove Luo Sinian away last time, he had never set foot in Prince Ye's residence again.

Although Ji Yuntang had little contact with Luo Sinian, she knew he was very prideful and had strong self-esteem.

Once he made up his mind, it was impossible for him to humble himself, let alone come to visit willingly.

Moreover, Ji Yuntang knew Luo Sinian disliked her intensely, as if they were oil and water.

Leng Yan recalled the scene at the gate just now and suddenly smacked his forehead, saying, "I remember now. He said his name is Luo Sinian, the eighth brother of our prince."

"It really is Prince Chen." Ji Yuntang frowned upon hearing this.

In the past, when Nanny Xu was around, Luo Sinian would come and go from Prince Ye's residence as he pleased, without needing anyone's permission. No one in the residence dared to stop him.

Today, he actually took the initiative to ask for someone to announce his arrival?

"The sun must be rising from the west."

Ji Yuntang scoffed, wondering what Luo Sinian was up to this time.

She said lazily, "Go let him in."

Leng Yan acknowledged and left.

In less than the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, Luo Sinian arrived, followed by Su Mu and Bai Yu, each carrying two large gift boxes that seemed carefully prepared.

Ji Yuntang lay on a garden chair in the courtyard, with one leg crossed over the other, and greeted Luo Sinian with sarcasm.

"Oh, look! What wind blew Prince Chen over today? Our humble Prince Ye's residence can't accommodate a grand figure like you!"

Luo Sinian's expression was slightly uneasy, and his fingers clenched under his sleeves betrayed his anxiety, but he didn't get angry at the girl's words.

He was silent for a moment, then stepped forward to Ji Yuntang and took the initiative to apologize.

"I'm sorry for what happened before. It was my narrow-mindedness that led to the misunderstanding."

"I don't ask for your forgiveness; I only ask that you let me go in and see my third brother. Is that possible?"

He lowered his proud head, his voice tense and filled with earnest pleading, which surprised Ji Yuntang.

Luo Sinian actually took the initiative to apologize to her, and even replaced "this prince" with "I"?

Had the sun really not risen from the west today?

Ji Yuntang looked up at the sky. The clear skies from just moments ago were now covered with dark clouds, the sun having hidden behind them, nowhere in sight.

She studied Luo Sinian with a probing gaze and asked puzzledly, "What's gotten into you today?"

Luo Sinian was taken aback for a few seconds before replying, "Nothing's gotten into me. I know that my third brother's illness has never improved because he sleeps on the ice stone bed every night and takes ice baths. I also know that Nanny Xu is not my third brother's savior; she usurped Nanny Shen's merit and stayed in Prince Ye's residence only for its wealth and silver."

"As for how things ended up this way, I bear undeniable responsibility. If I hadn't been so undiscerning in the past, if I had cared more about my third brother's health and investigated Nanny Xu's identity, perhaps my third brother wouldn't have ended up like this, being gradually harmed by petty individuals."

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