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Chapter 255 The Youngest Prince

"Jingyun greets teacher." As soon as Canglan Jingyun saw Su Nuannuan, he quickly stepped forward, bowed deeply, and greeted her with utmost courtesy.

It should be noted that at this moment, Canglan Jingyun used the phrase "paying respects to my teacher," not "paying respects to the Imperial Concubine." The difference between the two is enormous. If Canglan Jingyun had said "paying respects to the Imperial Concubine," then according to etiquette, Su Nuannuan should have returned the courtesy accordingly, simply because the other party was the Crown Prince.

However, "paying respects to a teacher" is entirely different. When in the world have we ever heard of a teacher bowing to a student? (Of course, if such a deviant and illogical act truly exists, there's no need to delve into it here, and please don't argue with me endlessly.)

Su Nuannuan was truly surprised that the Crown Prince would address her in such a way upon their first meeting. For a moment, a slight sense of astonishment arose in her heart, but she still smiled and hurriedly stepped forward to help Cang Lan Jingyun up, saying in a slow voice, "Jingyun, why did you suddenly come to visit? You didn't even inform me beforehand so that I could be prepared."

Cang Lan Jingyun straightened up and replied, "Jingyun wanted to give Teacher a surprise."

After looking around, he asked with a hint of doubt, "Teacher, where is my fifth brother? I haven't seen him anywhere."

Su Nuannuan smiled slightly, raised her hand and pointed to the side, and replied softly, "Right now, he's probably busy in the small kitchen and doesn't know you're here yet. Otherwise, he'd probably be very happy." After saying that, Su Nuannuan's beautiful eyes flickered, and she looked at Cang Lan Jingyun, who had grown to be as tall as her shoulder, with a smile.

"Teacher, please let Fifth Brother come out to receive the imperial decree! Father Emperor has praised the oil tea noodles he developed and has prepared a special reward for him." Canglan Jingyun whispered to Su Nuannuan with a mysterious look on his face, his eyes sparkling with excitement.

Su Nuannuan nodded slightly, turned to look at Jinse beside her, and softly instructed, "Jinse, quickly go to the small kitchen and call Cheng'er to receive the imperial decree."

Jinse quickly bowed and replied crisply, "Yes, Your Majesty." After saying that, she hurriedly walked towards the small kitchen.

"Li Quan, take these guards and go to rest."

"Yes," Li Quan replied, limping forward.

Su Nuannuan then turned to look at Cang Lan Jingyun and said with a smile, "Jingyun, let's go inside and sit down to wait for him."

Canglan Jingyun nodded respectfully and replied, "Yes, teacher."

However, before entering the house, Canglan Jingyun instructed Xiao Liuzi: "Xiao Liuzi, follow Steward Li and put away my things first."

"Yes, Your Highness the Crown Prince."

After everything was arranged, Su Nuannuan and Cang Lan Jingcheng entered the front hall together. After they sat down, Su Nuannuan asked with concern, "Jingyun, was the journey smooth?"

Cang Lan Jingyun's expression darkened slightly as he slowly replied, "Teacher, I was attacked once on my journey. Those assassins were all highly skilled and well-trained. If it weren't for my father's Dark Dragon Guards protecting me, I would probably be dead by now." As he said this, he couldn't help but pat his chest lightly, still feeling a lingering fear.

"Assassination? Do you know who did it?"

"It is not clear at the moment, but Jingyun has already sent a message to the Empress Dowager, requesting her assistance in investigating."

"I wonder how Her Majesty the Empress is doing these days?" Su Nuannuan asked with concern.

"Mother is well, but she is just busy with many things on weekdays." Canglan Jingyun shook his head gently, a hint of helplessness on his face.

"That's excellent." Upon hearing this, Su Nuannuan smiled and nodded, indicating that she was relieved.

However, at this moment, the atmosphere suddenly became somewhat awkward, and the conversation unknowingly fell into silence, as if to completely end the topic.

Just as the two were looking at each other in bewilderment, a clear and urgent voice came from outside the door: "Mother, Aunt Jinse said that the Crown Prince has arrived. Is that true?"

Before Su Nuannuan could respond, a figure rushed into the room like a gust of wind. It turned out that Cang Lan Jingcheng had arrived. When he saw Cang Lan Jingyun, his excitement was palpable, and he immediately jumped up and down with joy.

"Crown Prince!" Canglan Jingcheng shouted as he rushed forward and hugged Canglan Jingyun tightly, as if afraid that he would disappear in an instant.

"Fifth brother, how have you been?" Canglan Jingyun smiled, reached out and gently patted his fifth brother who was hugging him, and said in a gentle tone.

"Crown Prince, how have you been?" Canglan Jingcheng immediately released his hands, took a step back, and looked up at Canglan Jingyun with joy and anticipation in his eyes.

"Fifth Brother, I am well. Let's not delay any longer. Let's receive the imperial decree first!" Canglan Jingyun said, taking out the bright yellow imperial decree.

When Cang Lan Jingcheng caught sight of the gleaming, golden imperial edict in his elder brother's hand, he was startled and instantly straightened up like a taut bowstring. At the same time, his nimble hands were not idle; he subconsciously and quickly tidied his slightly disheveled attire, afraid that even the slightest impropriety might offend this sacred decree.

Seeing this, Su Nuannuan quickly led Jinse to kneel down before the imperial edict. The entire scene was solemn and silent; everyone held their breath, waiting for Canglan Jingyun to read the edict.

Finally, Canglan Jingyun's clear and solemn voice rang out, conveying the contents of the imperial edict to everyone present, word by word. As the last word fell, Canglan Jingcheng was so excited that he couldn't contain himself. He jumped up from the ground, rushed forward with a joyful expression, snatched the imperial edict from Canglan Jingyun's hand, and held it tightly in his own.

He turned around, strode up to Su Nuannuan, and excitedly shouted, "Mother! Look, your son is now a prince!" His tone was full of pride and joy, as if he had obtained the most precious treasure in the world.

With a smile on her face and eyes full of love, Su Nuannuan looked at her spirited nine-year-old son and said softly, "Congratulations, my son, on being granted the title of Prince at such a young age. You are the youngest Prince in the history of our dynasty. You must work harder in the future and make more contributions to the country and the people."

Hearing his mother's praise and encouragement, Canglan Jingcheng nodded heavily, his eyes filled with unwavering determination.

However, at this moment, Canglan Jingyun suddenly realized that Canglan Jingyao was not there. He couldn't help but feel puzzled and asked Su Nuannuan, "Teacher, where is my younger sister Jingyao? Why isn't she here for such an important event today?"

Su Nuannuan sighed softly and explained, "Yao'er went out to see patients with her master and won't be back until tonight."