Chu YanYu was outside of Ganqing Palace, requesting for an audience. The Emperor had a pretty good impression of Chu-Guiren. Therefore, he allowed Chu-Guiren to enter.
After Chu YanYu entered the palace, he discovered that the Crown Prince’s kids were also present. He thought to himself: what came from a fish demon must also be demons. No wonder they had managed to charm the Emperor. Chu YanYu felt even more disdain towards these demons.
The Baos were originally studying in class at the Imperial Study. After the Emperor received news that the Crown Prince couple were coming, he specifically ordered Luo RuiSheng to head over to the Imperial Study and bring the kids over to reunite with them.
The kids often spent time around the Emperor. They were very used to seeing the Emperor’s imperial concubines. Previously, in order to gain the Emperor’s favor, Chu-Guiren also set his sights on the kids and would often bring them some little jade carved things. He also brought them little toys before as well. However, the Baos had already received fish dad’s warning and wouldn’t get close to people they weren’t familiar with. They also wouldn’t accept the presents. Therefore, Chu-Guiren’s plans did not prevail, not even once.
This time, after seeing these kids, Chu YanYu’s behavior was obviously much colder, not his usual cordialness. Although the kids were young, it didn’t mean they didn’t know anything. Very quickly, they noticed that Chu-Guiren, who usually smiled at them previously, no longer did so.
“He’s so fickle.” The kids whispered to themselves.
Fickle was the new word that they learned recently. They often brought it out to use.
Hearing the kids’ words, the Emperor laughed uproariously. Chu YanYu felt extremely awkward and could only pretend he didn’t hear anything.
“Your majesty, I have something very important to inform you.” Chu YanYu took a step forth and knelt down.
Because this was related to the fish demon, the kids were very much in the way. Chu YanYu hoped the Emperor could send them away.
“You can say it directly.” In response to Chu YanYu’s cautiousness, the Emperor was completely indifferent. In the Emperor’s eyes, the Baos were his grandsons, not outsiders. There was no need to send the kids away.
Chu YanYu grinded his teeth. Looks like he has to say it in front of these demons……
He had already prepared his speech on his way to the Ganqing Palace. He explained what the maid had seen at the hunting grounds and also how there was only a fish inside Taizi-fei’s sedan.
Although he didn’t say directly that Taizi-fei was a fish demon, the implication of his words was already extremely obvious.
The Emperor: “…….”
The Emperor’s first reaction was disbelief. How can mere words be enough to make him believe that a real live person was a demon. This was a bit too outrageous.
The Emperor reprimanded sternly: “What do you mean by this? Are you trying to slander Taizi-fei?”
Although the Emperor had a fairly good impression of Chu-Guiren, Taizi-fei was practically his own child. This little good impression was not enough to shake Taizi-fei’s position. On the contrary, it made the Emperor become displeased with Chu-Guiren.
Bao#1 was right beside the Emperor, hearing all of this openly. He thought to himself, has fish dad been discovered?
Bao#1 hastily tugged on the dragon robe’s sleeve.
Seeing this, the Emperor picked him up and placed Bao#1 on his knees to avoid Chu-Guiren’s nonsense rambling from scaring Bao#1.
Although Chu YanYu had once helped the Emperor, the Emperor still wouldn’t permit an imperial concubine to tarnish the Taizi-fei.
“Someone come! Chu-Guiren is babbling nonsense. Take him away and hand him over to the punishment bureau to deal with!” The Emperor immediately ordered.
Head manager Luo came over, about to come grab him. He looked at Chu YanYu like he was looking at a dead man. The Emperor had an extremely good impression of the Taizi-fei. Did Chu-Guiren get tired of living here? If these words spread to the Crown Prince’s ears, he’d be offending the Emperor and the Crown Prince as well!
“Your majesty, I’m begging you. Please listen to my words– You have also seen that fish. Don’t you think it’s very human-like? And plus, isn’t it true that you’ve never seen Taizi-fei and that fish appear at the same time together! The reason is very simple. Taizi-fei is that fish! That’s why it’s impossible for them to appear together! I can guarantee that all of my words are the truth! If any of my words were lies, let me be struck by lightning from the skies!”
Chu YanYu struggled desperately, shouting himself hoarse with his declaration towards the Emperor, not even afraid to swear a death vow to make the Emperor believe him.
“Your majesty, please think for a second. Taizi-fei’s name is Li Yu. Clearly he’s a fish demon!”
The Emperor became infuriated by Chu YanYu’s words. After hearing these ridiculous words, Bao#1’s little head started drooping. He even trembled slightly. The Emperor was both worried and angry: “Shut your mouth. I don’t believe it. Just because his name was Li Yu, it makes him a fish demon?”
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How absolutely absurd.
Almost shoved outside by head manager Luo, Chu YanYu persisted in saying: “Your majesty, I’m telling the truth. Taizi-fei has been forced into his original form. He’s trying to hide himself in the sedan heading out to the palace gates. If you send someone to check, you’ll know.”
The Emperor didn’t want to listen to him. Just at this time, a personal servant arrived to report that the Crown Prince was asking for an audience.
Just in time! The Emperor hastily ordered the Crown Prince to enter.
“TianChi, Chu-Guiren is trying to slander Taizi-fei. How do you want to deal with it?” The Emperor had a headache from the clamor. Concerned mainly with calming his treasured grandson Bao#1, he directly threw the problem at the Crown Prince.
Mu TianChi said coldly: “Father, My fish is rather human-like. Everyone already knows this. Who would have thought there’d be people gossiping randomly and pouring dirty water onto Taizi-fei. Actually, I want to hear just how they plan to slander Taizi-fei.”
The Emperor gave the Crown Prince a bewildered glance. Did the Crown Prince want Chu YanYu to continue speaking here?
Saying that Taizi-fei could turn into a fish, was only a one-sided story from Chu YanYu. The Emperor was very clear how loving the Crown Prince and Taizi-fei were towards each other. According to the Crown Prince’s personality, how could he tolerate Chu YanYu’s utter nonsense? However, the Crown Prince seemed completely calm and composed……
Forget it. Since the Emperor threw the problem away, and said that he wanted the Crown Prince to deal with it, then just let the Crown Prince deal with it.
Chu YanYu gained momentum. At this moment, he had no time to think carefully why the Crown Prince, who had refused to see him before, suddenly changed his mind. No matter what the Crown Prince had said previously, he was finally willing to listen!
Chu YanYu hastily said: “Your highness, I’m doing this for your own good…… please send someone to inspect Taizi-fei’s sedan.”
Mu TianChi raised an eyebrow faintly: “Is there something strange with the sedan?”
Unexpectedly, the Crown Prince cooperated with Chu YanYu and ordered people to carry back the sedan that Taizi-fei sat in previously.
Soon after, a personal servant returned swiftly holding a crystal bottle: “Your highness, there’s no one in the Sedan, only this crystal bottle with a fish inside!”
Finally, he got caught! Chu YanYu rejoiced covertly.
The personal servant carried the crystal bottle and entered the palace. A silver Koi appeared in front of the Emperor and Crown Prince.
Mu TianChi scoffed coldly: “Even if this fish appeared inside the sedan, so what?”
Chu YanYu said: “This fish is a fish demon. It can transform into Taizi-fei. That’s why it would appear in Taizi-fei’s sedan. If you don’t believe me, your highness, please invite Taizi-fei out to face us……”
Chu YanYu was confident that Taizi-fei couldn’t possibly “appear.” He didn’t even finish speaking when a young madam with a round bulging stomach walked in from outside of the palace. This person was wearing a yellow pleated dress, and had a round plate-like hairstyle.
This madam’s face was covered by a layer of silk, concealing everything below the nose, only revealing a pair of pretty bright eyes. Seeing the Emperor, they clumsily gave a respectful bow.
Then seeing the Crown Prince, the young madam also wanted to bow. Teeth itching, Mu TianChi didn’t wait for them to take any actions. Instead, he took the initiative to personally grab over a chair and stuff the madam into it.
Because the personal servant didn’t announce this person, the Emperor and head manager Luo both didn’t know who this was. For a moment, they both looked towards this madam.
After the young madam sat into the chair, they discovered that the Emperor and head manager Luo were both looking at them. Therefore, they give these two a bashful smile.
When this person smiled, their eyes curved like the crescent moon. The Emperor unexpectedly felt it looked somewhat familiar.
The Emperor temporarily couldn’t figure it out. Head manager Luo was keen. He discovered that the madam’s stomach seemed even rounder than normal fat people, yet their hips weren’t particularly thick.
Can this be–!
With a spark of light, head manager Luo figured it out. However, seeing the Crown Prince and this young madam’s manner, they clearly didn’t want to be discovered yet.
Head manager Luo can only pretend that he was blind and didn’t see anything.
“TianChi, who is this?” The mystified Emperor couldn’t help but ask.
“It’s the Baos’ new wet nurse.” The Crown Prince said.
The Emperor: “…….”
It was just a wet nurse, yet such a grand introduction.
Perhaps the Crown Prince wanted it like this? The Emperor wasn’t very clear.
Hearing daddy Crown Prince’s words, Bao#1 scratched his head curiously. This person was his wet nurse? But he’s never seen them before!
Bao#1 slid down from the Emperor’s knees and ran over to the new wet nurse to take a look. Then he was halted by the wet nurse.
The new wet nurse huffed hot air into their palms and gestured under Bao#1’s armpits. Bao#1: “……”
W..w-w-wasn’t this how fish dad tickled him?
This was fish dad, no doubt!
Bao#1 tackled over, grabbing the wet nurse’s legs, refusing to let go.
Just now, Chu-Guiren kept on insisting that fish dad was a fish. Bao#1 was really very scared.
Fish dad said that their identities can’t be discovered. If it was discovered then they’d be locked up. Thus, fish dad’s identity also couldn’t be discovered.
When the crystal bottle was carried over, all of the kids couldn’t resist looking at the fish inside the bottle.
However, after they finished looking, they all felt relieved. This fish was their old friend. Fish dad was fine. Bao#1 also felt reassured.
Bao#2, Bao#3, Bao#4 all imitated Bao#1 and ran over. Discovering fish dad. Bao#2 was just about to call him when the madam threw him a vicious glance and shushed him softly.
Bao#2 no longer dared to shout. However, he still clamored for hugs.
The Emperor: ……En. Looks like this really was the wet nurse.
Chu YanYu has never really seen the Taizi-fei before. Naturally he didn’t recognize him. Furthermore, as soon as this madam appeared, everyone had all stopped paying attention to him. He needed to remind the Emperor and Crown Prince that Taizi-fei was a fish demon!
Chu YanYu said loudly: “Your highness, this fish is Taizi-fei.”
Mu TianChi withdrew his gaze from the madam. Chu YanYu felt it was kind of strange. The gaze that the Crown Prince used to look at the wet nurse was passionate and deep like the ocean. However, when looking at him and looking at the fish, the Crown Prince was completely indifferent! However, Chu YanYu didn’t have any time to think about this carefully right now.
The Crown Prince gave a glance at the fish inside the crystal bottle: “You say this fish is Taizi-fei. Then, if you call it, will it answer?”
Pfft! The madam couldn’t help but laugh soundlessly. After receiving a glare from the Crown Prince, they immediately behaved and held the kids quietly.
Chu YanYu had expected the Crown Prince would ask this. He already thought up a good countermeasure to expose this fish demon in front of the Emperor and the Crown Prince.
Chu YanYu took a step forward and said: “There’s a Daoist Priest who’s an expert at catching demons, waiting outside. Your highness, please allow him to exterminate the demon.”
Mu TianChi expressionlessly nodded his head. Xiao Yu said that he wasn’t a normal carp demon. Daoist priests, monks, black dog blood, and anything else were all completely useless against him. Plus, it wasn’t used on him anyways. Finally, Mu Tianchi agreed to allow Xiao Yu to dress up and ‘put himself in danger.’
Very quickly, a 30some years old, yellowed bearded Daoist priest came in.
Chu YanYu had met this Daoist priest before. The black dog blood was also given to him by this person. Immediately, they started to perform an exorcism at the crystal bottle.
Shaking a golden bell continuously, the Daoist priest muttered incantations under his breath. He placed a sword made of peach wood and a small talisman seal inside the fresh water inside the crystal bottle.
After doing all of this, the fish was still swimming about slowly.
Repeating the process, the fish was still swimming.
The Daoist Priest and Chu YanYu were both dumbfounded.
Having no other plans, the Daoist Priest gathered his courage to express: “Fish demons fear the blood of black dogs. To tell the truth, your majesty and your highness, the reason why it returned to its fish form was because it had touched the blood of a black dog. If I use the dog’s blood again, it will definitely expose it.”
Chu YanYu agreed. At the same time, he even audaciously looked at the Crown Prince’s four sons, implying silently that perhaps these kids also feared dog blood.
Mu TianChi’s lips curved: “How are you going to unveil it?”
Chu YanYu pulled out a porcelain bottle from his sleeve. After opening the bottle, a horrible pungent smell floated out.
Chu YanYu gave the porcelain bottle to the Daoist Priest. The Daoist Priest apologized and placed the bottle in front of the fish.
He thought this fish would definitely become frightened. However, this fish still continued to wave its tail indifferently.
The kids were being held by the wet nurse. They can also see the situation over here and smell the pungent aroma. The wet nurse covered their noses for them. The kids said in unison: “So smelly.”
The Emperor also felt it smelled terrible and ordered head manager Luo to bring over a silk handkerchief for him to cover his nose.
“This is the unveil you guys are talking about?” The Crown Prince scoffed coldly.
Cold sweat poured from the Daoist Priest’s head. The Emperor also saw through this quack by now.
Seeing that there was nothing strange with the fish after all of this time and effort, Chu YanYu became somewhat anxious. He thought perhaps they should just pour the dog blood completely into the crystal bottle.
He refused to believe that if they threatened the fish demon like that, the demon could still endure it!
Chu YanYu snatched the porcelain bottle from the Daoist Priest’s hand and wanted to pour the dog’s blood inside. The wet nurse, who hasn’t spoken all this time, suddenly opened their mouth: “If you do that, even a normal fish wouldn’t be able to handle it.”
Chu YanYu said rudely: “What do you know? Fish demon is a demon and not the same as normal fish. Demons aren’t easily killed. It only needs to use some magic, then it can prove my words.”
The wet nurse: “So it’s like that…… However, what if it’s really only a normal fish?”
“Then let me beg forgiveness from the Crown Prince. I’ll accept whatever punishment he gives me!” Chu YanYu said resoundingly.
The wet nurse took in a deep breath: “Alright……”
This ancient era didn’t actually have any demons. It only had– a gold-fingered System Fish.
He originally wanted to watch this monkey show some more, however, if he didn’t step forward now, the fish body double might get poured a head full of dog blood and become so stinky, they wouldn’t be able to keep it.
“Chu-Guiren, before you pour the dog blood, you should first take a look at who I am.”
The next second, the wet nurse removed the silk veil on their face.
Thank You for the chapter (ꈍ꒳ꈍ)❤
They’re having so much fun <(￣︶￣)>
Li Yu acting like a scooby doo villain here and I love it
LMAO 😭😭
jajaja 😭😭
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thanks for the chapter!
chu he looks insane now