Chapter 103: The Most Precious Intentions (Two Updates, Please Vote)

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Li Yi never expected that with a casual toss, he would hit the mark once again. And once again, it was a perfect stick hit! Could it be any more astonishing? At this moment, not only did his siblings, Li Lizhi and her brother, refuse to believe it, even Li Yi himself began to harbor doubts in his heart, quietly murmuring, "Could it be... that I am truly a master at touhu?" Yet, in Li Yi’s memory, he clearly recalled having barely played touhu a few times before. How could he have hit the target on his first try? This time, he neither used physics to calculate the trajectory nor carefully aimed; to strike the stick in one throw was something Li Yi simply could not comprehend. Hitting the stick was extremely difficult, akin to shooting an arrow into a willow leaf from a hundred paces. Without being a skilled expert, one could hardly land such a shot. “Could it be that practice makes perfect?” Li Yi thought again. But he had no real interest in the game, nor was he well-practiced, so where would this skill come from? Li Yi was baffled and surprised. Just then, Crown Prince Li Chengqian glanced at the standard stick in the pot, then at Li Yi, and finally rested his gaze on Li Lizhi. “Fifth sister, see... I wasn’t wrong, was I?” With a smug look of “I knew it all along,” Li Chengqian pointed at Li Yi and laughed, “This Li Bo’an is obviously a touhu master—he really fooled me!” Li Lizhi pursed her lips in agreement and then turned to Li Yi with a gentle smile, “Li Bo’an, and you say you’re not good at touhu?” ... Seeing the two siblings staring at him with piercing, disdainful gazes, Li Yi slightly opened his mouth, but then held back his words. After a short pause, Li Yi shook his head helplessly and sighed deeply. “Your Highness, Princess,” Li Yi spread his hands, wearing an innocent expression, “I truly am not skilled at touhu, and I did not mean to be modest or hide it...” “Hah! I don’t buy it for a second!” As soon as Li Yi finished, the siblings simultaneously scoffed and rolled their eyes at him. If eye rolls could kill, Li Yi would have been struck down on the spot. Li Yi: “...” At this moment, even if his whole body were covered in mouths, he could neither explain nor defend himself. After all, the facts were plain to see. Everyone in the back garden, including Li Lizhi and her brother, as well as Li Yi himself, had witnessed the entire tossing process. He had no way to argue. So, he simply chose not to explain further, lest he make matters worse.

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In any case, whether they believed him or not was their own business... However, Li Chengqian, seeing Li Yi’s pitiful look, frowned slightly, feeling an urge to give Li Yi a good beating. Damn it! At a time like this, Li Bo’an still wanted to argue? It was infuriating! Did he think they were blind? Gritting his teeth and glaring fiercely at Li Yi several times, Li Chengqian finally suppressed the impulse. Though Li Yi refused to admit it, Li Chengqian and his sister, along with everyone in the back garden, had already accepted the fact. But there was no point dwelling on it further. So, with a dissatisfied hum, Li Chengqian waved to a nearby attendant and changed the subject, smiling as he said, “Bring the prize quickly and present it to the princess.” “Yes, Your Highness.” The attendant immediately fetched the items and respectfully handed them to Li Lizhi. “Thank you, Brother Crown Prince,” Li Lizhi nodded with a sweet smile, lifting her eyebrows as she tugged lightly on Li Yi’s sleeve and said earnestly, “Li Bo’an, we agreed to split the prize evenly. Here, you choose first!” Generously, Li Lizhi lifted her head and pushed the prize towards Li Yi, her two charming dimples appearing as she smiled delicately, looking quite stunning. Li Yi was momentarily stunned before regaining his composure. “Your Highness’s kindness is much appreciated,” Li Yi waved his hand and bowed slightly. “These were won by the princess, I cannot possibly accept them.” “...” Hearing Li Yi’s polite refusal, Li Lizhi rolled her eyes at him in exasperation. Then she picked out several fine jade pieces from the prize and pressed them into Li Yi’s hands. “Enough. Since you won’t choose, I’ll choose for you,” Li Lizhi said sternly, narrowing her eyes fiercely. “You’re not allowed to refuse or return them. These are your rightful prizes!” “...” Li Yi smiled helplessly and glanced at the jade pieces in his hand before nodding in thanks. “In that case, I gratefully accept the princess’s generous gift, and thank the Crown Prince as well.” “Hehe, you’re welcome!” Seeing Li Yi accept the prize, Li Lizhi’s face blossomed into a satisfied smile. But at the next moment, she tilted her head slightly and stepped over to Li Chengqian with a proud bow, smiling sweetly, “Thank you, Brother Crown Prince!” “Ahem...” Li Chengqian twitched his cheek and coughed dryly, somewhat helplessly waving his hand. “It’s nothing, as long as Fifth Sister likes it.” “Mm-hmm, I love it!” Li Lizhi nodded happily. Seeing Li Chengqian’s awkward expression, Li Lizhi paused for a moment, then took the smallest item from the prize and handed it to Li Chengqian with a playful smile. “Brother Crown Prince, here. This is a gift from your Fifth Sister.” “... Thank you, Fifth Sister,” Li Chengqian said with a wry smile.

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“Brother Crown Prince, no need to thank me. After all, it’s your own stuff,” Li Lizhi said matter-of-factly, speaking with full confidence. Li Chengqian: “...” Li Yi: “...” It was the first time Li Chengqian had seen someone take his possessions only to turn around and gift them back, especially the smallest piece. Was she really that stingy? “Aside from Fifth Sister, I don’t think there’s anyone else like her in the world...” Li Chengqian thought bitterly. Looking at the generous prizes in Li Yi’s hands and then at the lonely little item in his own, Li Chengqian felt that as an elder brother, he was even outdone by Li Yi... Instantly, he felt a bit disgruntled. Fixing his gaze on Li Lizhi, Li Chengqian whispered a complaint, “Fifth Sister, aren’t you a little biased? At least give me something a bit more valuable.” “Brother Crown Prince, this is the most valuable one!” Li Lizhi blinked her bright eyes innocently. Li Chengqian was stunned and asked, “This small thing is the most valuable?” “The sentiment is the most valuable!” Li Lizhi said seriously. “...” Li Chengqian was speechless. No matter how you heard it, or where it was placed, her words made perfect sense — utterly unassailable. Li Chengqian didn’t want to argue any further; it was too painful... Watching the banter between the two siblings, Li Yi couldn’t help but smile quietly, almost bursting out laughing. He had come to a clear conclusion: Li Chengqian and Li Lizhi were definitely true siblings! Just then, a palace maid in green arrived outside the back garden. Soon, she hurried gracefully over to Li Lizhi and whispered a few words in her ear, causing Li Lizhi’s brow to furrow slightly. “Mother is looking for Li Bo’an?” Li Lizhi was momentarily stunned, then suddenly recalled something important. I’ve been feeling unwell today and have been slow in writing; I hope everyone will understand. There’s one more chapter—I’ll try to finish it as soon as possible. (End of chapter)