Pei Zhang was in total shock from the development he for now was sure that these ladies were not nobody. Especially the lady that was about to play with his father. Thus having been rebuked he stood like a statue.
While playing empress and duke Zhongyong also entered to meet with Yusheng bringing lots of delicious snacks. As if founding hope he again started to shout but this time it was the shout of pity and snitching.
Yusheng totally not bothered receives the stone bowls from xiaoqing while emperor looks at his son "Zhang'er be quiet, father is about to be busy." Then looking at Yusheng he says with glee "hehe.. I have new trap invented... come..come.. let's start"
"Muhou ... Maternal Grandfather.. save this son and free me. Fuhuang with that lady is torturing your son. Fuhuang does not love this son anymore and even playing with that lady who tied your son."
Inside his heart he was smug "hmmph Fuhuang don't blame this son on snitching but it was you who didn't help this son. See how muhou and uncle will sort you now"
Contrary to his expectation his dramatic plea was thoroughly out looked by the people. Duke Zhongyong along with the empress went ahead and gave a grand bow "esteem lord, Chen taiwen pays respect"
While the prince eyes and mouth were far wide, Yusheng calmly looks to the duke then smiling gently "at ease, do take a seat. Duke Zhongyong this lord is pleased with your presence. This lord has to say there are very few who have managed to impress and be admired by this lord. You are one of them.
Duke Taiwen became more humble and sat on the side while empress was smiling to her ears. Waving her hand she orders the servants to place the snacks she made by herself.
"Learning of your visit, this empress had snacks prepared. Here it's the moon silk cakes and milk dough cake you like." explaining and even serving h empress with graceful and gentle motion passes the plate.
Taking a bite she nods and praises "very tasty... have to say empress hands are blessed by heavens" receiving praises empress becomes shy and happy.
Looking at the peaceful and happy mood while being tied he was all sour and pouty. He saw the look both his mother and maternal grandfather had gave earlier as if looking at a naughty child being reprimanded.
The game continued with everyone eating and drinking having light chats. While he sniffed those delicacies raising his hunger. Duke Taiwen was astonished with Yusheng's play which showed her great intellect which was very rare to be found in such young maiden.
Emperor was all scrunched up having his stone eaten and blocked. Yusheng was at ease nibbling snacks and sipping tea. Suddenly finding that childish person had been quiet for some time now so looking at him "umm.. xiaoqing.. have the person untied.. it's enough for today.. if found to be naughty.. this lord will have you tied on legs and hang you upside down from a tree infront of the court hall.
For giving face to your parents and your uncle this lord was lenient on punishment. But be warned this lord is very short tempered and easy to be irritated.
After her warning all the elders chimed one by one first was emperor "Zhang'er you are now a titled prince.. ah.. don't add worry for father"
"Zhang'er you have to stop being childish, how will you handle your family in near future"says empress.
"Zhang'er.. now you are a Junwang who has to start helping with shouldering burdens of emperor, like your brother you should toughen up." says duke Taiwen.
Emperor waves at him" Zhang'er come and pay respect to lord of the medicine valley. Father warns you ..Ah.. if naughty again and punished by lord like today father will not help you."
Though dandy and haughty but he was well learned. Knowing that she was the lord of the valley famous in the entire world he suddenly become nervous. And like a child who was caught while stealing candy moves infront slowly and obediently gives greeting while stuttering" This.. this prince asks for mercy for showing ugly behaviour, Pei Zhang greets esteem lord"
"Umm.. childish but not foolish... good.. have to say.. duke Zhongyong has done great job in raising.. needs polishing but with time and experience will definetly shine... may take your leave."
Pei Zhāng ran like running from a demon similarly how he does infront of Pei Jin. While duke had his tail raised high from such compliment. After seeing him running so fast everyone laughs.