The Tyrant Father's Pampered Daughter Chapter 1091 -: In the World, Only I Can Be Fierce to Elder Brother Siming!

Upon hearing this, Yun Linzhou felt that Gu Nuo’er was showing genuine concern for him.

A gentle smile graced his lips.

“Nuo’er, seeing you truly makes me happy.

“The East Palace has been quite lively these past few days with many interesting activities. Would you like to visit? I could show you around.”

Gu Nuo’er pouted, pondering for a moment.

She then shook her head, replying, “Thank you, Linzhou, but I’m afraid I don’t have the time!”

The child began counting on her fingers. “I need to spend time with Brother Shen’er, studying and chatting with the pretty consort. Emperor Ling is rather clueless, so I have to tutor him too. I also want to visit Dudu and Gugu. Oh, in short, there are so many things to do! Thank you for your invitation, though. Perhaps another time if the opportunity arises!” Yun Linzhou listened as she listed her various engagements.

To him, each of these seemed like trivial matters!

Furthermore, he couldn’t help but wonder what on earth ‘Dudu and Gugu’ referred to.

A hint of disappointment flickered within him upon learning she wouldn’t be visiting the East Palace.

However, he recognized that Gu Nuo’er was now in Xili, and if his intention was for her to remain and become the crown prince consort, he had ample time to strategize.

He offered another smile. “Very well. If you ever need my assistance, simply send word to the East Palace. I will set aside all my affairs to be with you.”

Gu Nuo’er waved her small hand dismissively. “That won’t do. As the crown prince, you must remain focused.

“Linzhou, you need to hone your skills in governing the country. Only by becoming a capable emperor in the future can you effectively protect your people!” Yun Linzhou’s gaze softened even further upon hearing her words.

She was indeed concerned about him, wasn't she?

At this juncture, a cold voice cut through the air from the side.

“Gu Nuo’er, come here.”

The child turned and saw Ye Siming standing a short distance away, holding a plate of pastries she favored.

His brow was knitted in a cold expression, and his eyes were dark and piercing.

Gu Nuo’er remarked to Yun Linzhou, “Elder Brother Siming is here. Linzhou, do your best. I must be going now!”

However.

Yun Linzhou appeared to be provoked by something.

He looked directly at Ye Siming, his voice steady but his gaze intensely fixed on the other man. “Marquis Yongye, you are merely the princess’s guard. How dare you address the princess so familiarly?”

Ye Siming, possessing the innate sharpness and wariness of a wolf, detected the direct provocation and palpable hostility emanating from Yun Linzhou.

The formidable aura surrounding the youth gradually solidified, transforming into undisguised arrogance and disdain.

Raising an eyebrow, he met Yun Linzhou’s gaze. “I don’t necessarily need your permission to speak with her, regardless of what I call her.”

“Who, do, you, think, you, are?” Ye Siming enunciated each word deliberately.

His overwhelming arrogance exuded a powerful, oppressive presence at that moment.

Yun Linzhou’s frown deepened. “Does the Emperor of the Qi Empire know of your disrespect towards the princess?”

Before Ye Siming could respond…

Gu Nuo’er’s small figure had already darted into Ye Siming’s embrace.

The child clung to Ye Siming’s arm.

It was as if she were shielding him.

Turning to face Yun Linzhou, she declared, “My father is well aware. Not only is he aware, but he also quite likes Elder Brother Siming! Elder Brother Siming journeyed thousands of miles from home to be with me. Linzhou, you mustn’t bully him!

“And you certainly cannot reprimand him, nor is it appropriate to speak ill of him. In this entire world, only I am allowed to be harsh with Elder Brother Siming!”

The child’s fierce protectiveness over Ye Siming was evident.

The cold hostility that had previously resided on Yun Linzhou’s face instantly gave way to a look of panicked shock.

“Nuo’er, that was not my intention…”

Gu Nuo’er grasped Ye Siming’s wrist. “Elder Brother Siming, the banquet is about to commence. Let’s go.”

With that, she tugged Ye Siming along, departing without so much as a backward glance at Yun Linzhou.

Yun Linzhou clenched his teeth, his gaze fixed on Gu Nuo’er as she leaned intimately against Ye Siming.

Marquis Yongye was proving to be an insurmountable nuisance.