Chapter 20 I Can’t Cure Your Brain Damage

Chapter 20: I Can't Fix Your Brain Damage

Luo Junhe hung his head with a bitter smile. How ironic!

Everything Luo Sinian had said was true.

Ji Yuntang was at a loss for words. Was this Luo Sinian really a prince? Did he have no sense of propriety at all?

While they were still eating, he kept talking about shit and piss. She wanted to ask: what happened to his basic manners?

Ji Yuntang put down her chopsticks and turned to look at Luo Junhe on the bed, who had lowered his head with an unreadable expression.

Half a bowl of creamy sea bass soup remained, and the yam, pumpkin, and millet paste was untouched, exactly as it had been served.

It was easy to imagine how embarrassed and humiliated he must be feeling at this moment.

Ji Yuntang had had enough. She had worked so hard these past few days, trying different ways to cook and finally managing to cheer Luo Junhe up a little. And now, Luo Sinian's words had plunged him back into gloom.

If he dared to bully her prince, then he shouldn't blame her for firing back!

"Your Highness, is your eighth brother mentally ill? Did he get dropped on his head as a child? Otherwise, how could he spout such brainless nonsense?"

After saying this, Ji Yuntang turned to Luo Sinian, placing her hands on her hips and speaking bluntly, "Luo Sinian, if you're sick, go find a doctor! I'm not a physician; I can't cure your eighteen years of brain damage!"

"Ji Yuntang, you—"

Luo Sinian had only gotten halfway through his sentence when Luo Junhe's icy, emotionless voice rang in his ears.

"Luo Sinian, have you had enough? If you're done, get back to your Chen Prince Mansion!"

"This is my territory. It's not your place to cause trouble here!"

Luo Junhe had always had a good temper. As a soldier, he rarely showed his emotions and never casually lost his temper with those around him.

But today, for the first time, he had lashed out at Luo Sinian.

It would be a lie to say Luo Sinian wasn't shocked. He staggered back a step. "Third Brother, I..."

Luo Junhe closed his eyes and turned his head away, unwilling to acknowledge him. "I'm tired. You may leave."

Luo Sinian's face was filled with sorrow and indignation. He clenched his fists, then relaxed them, clenching them again. Finally, he spat out hatefully,

"Third Brother, you've been bewitched by this woman. One day, you'll regret it!"

After saying this, Luo Sinian turned and left without looking back.

Nanny Xu was utterly dumbfounded. She had originally wanted Luo Sinian to cause trouble for Ji Yuntang. She never expected that Luo Sinian would end up being driven out by Luo Junhe.

It was often said that true brotherly affection was rare in royal families, but anyone with eyes could see how close these two were.

And now, for the sake of Ji Yuntang, Luo Junhe was willing to disregard even this brotherly bond?

With her instigator gone, Nanny Xu tried to slip away quietly.

But her bulk was simply too large to go unnoticed. She hadn't taken more than a few steps when a pebble struck her knee.

"Ouch! That hurts so much!"

Nanny Xu's leg gave way, and she fell to the ground with a thud, wailing in pain.

Ji Yuntang narrowed her beautiful eyes, looking at her with a faint, mocking smile. "Nanny Xu, since you're already here, why not come in and greet His Highness and this Princess?"

"This servant has urgent matters to attend to and wouldn't dare disturb Your Highness and the Princess's rest."

If even Luo Sinian had been mercilessly thrown out by Luo Junhe, what good outcome could she possibly expect?

Especially since Luo Junhe was still angry. If she went in now, wouldn't she just be asking for trouble?

Others might not know, but she was very clear: Luo Junhe had slept on that Ice Stone Bed for three years, and she had never once sent anyone to clean it for him.

Just then, Luo Junhe's low voice rang out.

"Nanny Xu, come in. I have something to say to you."

Since Luo Junhe had spoken, Nanny Xu knew there was no avoiding it. She could only brace herself and limp into the room.

As soon as she entered, she began to play the victim. "Your Highness, you must stand up for this servant! The Princess not only beat my daughter but also took back the housekeeping authority from me..."

Luo Junhe cut her off. "The Princess has already informed me about this matter."

"Before I married, I entrusted the entire Night Prince Mansion to your care. No matter how you managed the household, I never interfered. But now that I have a wife, the Night Prince Mansion has a mistress. It is indeed time for the housekeeping authority to be handed over to her."

"Nanny Xu, you saved my life. I am grateful and willing to repay you. But that has nothing to do with my Princess. She is under no obligation to feel the same gratitude I do. If you offend her and she punishes you, that is perfectly justified. On this matter, I will not stand up for you."

"I hope that from now on, you will assist the Princess well in managing the entire Night Prince Mansion. I am also willing to provide for you in your old age and handle your funeral arrangements. In the future, I do not wish to hear any more reports of disrespect from the Night Prince Mansion's servants towards the Princess. I have said all I need to say. You may leave."

Luo Junhe's words made cold sweat break out all over Nanny Xu. She bowed, her back already soaked with sweat.

After this incident, she knew that the scales in Luo Junhe's heart had truly tipped in Ji Yuntang's favor.

Although she was filled with resentment, now was clearly not the time to openly defy him. She would have to find another way to reclaim the housekeeping authority of the mansion.

"Yes, Your Highness. This servant takes her leave."

After Nanny Xu left, the West Courtyard fell quiet again. Ji Yuntang silently began clearing the bowls and chopsticks from the table.

She had finished all her food, but there was still a lot left in front of Luo Junhe.

"Your Highness, your fish soup and millet paste have gone cold. Should I heat them up for you again?"

Just as Ji Yuntang reached out to pick up the fish soup bowl, Luo Junhe's despondent voice, tinged with a hint of apology, sounded beside her ear.

"Miss Ji, regarding today's events, I apologize on behalf of my eighth brother. He is still young and immature, not yet adept in dealing with people. He tends to act impulsively. I know he did all this for my sake, but his perspective is too narrow. Having never experienced the treachery of human hearts, he ended up offending you, Miss Ji. I am truly sorry."

Ji Yuntang let out a derisive snort. "You certainly think of him in every way. It's just a pity that he doesn't even know what kind of hardship you, his elder brother, have endured these past three years. He's gullible, easily manipulated by others, and will suffer great losses in the future because of it."

"But Your Highness can rest assured. Luo Sinian is just an immature young lad. I won't stoop to his level. I only hope he doesn't provoke me again next time. Otherwise, I'll beat him up too."

Luo Junhe's brows relaxed, and a faint, almost imperceptible smile touched the corners of his mouth.

Even though she was a few years younger than Luo Sinian, her words carried such steadiness.

"If there is a next time, Miss Ji, feel free to take action. Consider it as teaching an unimproved younger brother on behalf of his elder brother."

Today, he had driven Luo Sinian away. Given the other's proud and stubborn nature, it was likely he wouldn't come to the Night Prince Mansion for a long time.

That was just as well. Whatever Ji Yuntang wanted to do, no one would be able to hinder her.

Ji Yuntang was also amused by Luo Junhe's words. Although he protected Luo Sinian, he didn't indulge him excessively.

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