The prince longs for me every night after mastering thought-reading-Chapter 21 - Trust Her
Chapter 21: Chapter 21: Trust Her?
Chapter 21 -21: Trust Her?
Lady Chang coughed lightly twice after speaking and looked meaningfully at Shen Fengyi.
Shen Chuwei felt Lady Chang’s gaze and glanced at Xiao Jinyan, thinking, ‘Your Highness, could you not direct the flames towards your concubine?
I really don’t wish to be cannon fodder.’
Xiao Jinyan: “…”
She turned to Lady Chang with a faint smile, “Sister Chang is right, it was indeed rash of this sister to believe rumors.
To be safe, it’s still best to ask the Imperial Doctor.”
Xiao Jinyan’s voice was cool, “Where is the Imperial Doctor?”
Imperial Doctor Wang stepped out from behind the crowd, approached, and bowed, “Your Highness, Coarse Rice Soup does indeed have an effect on night terrors.”
Xiao Jinyan’s cool gaze turned to Lady Chang, “Lady Chang, any further questions?”
“This concubine has no more questions.” Lady Chang, holding the bowl, clenched her teeth and began to drink directly, her brows furrowing tightly, looking extremely pained.
After drinking one bowl, she couldn’t stomach any more, her insides churning violently, but she couldn’t vomit in front of His Highness, so she had to endure it.
Xiao Jinyan spoke faintly, “If Lady Chang is still troubled by nightmares tonight, boil another pot of Coarse Rice Soup.”
“Understood,” a small Palace Maid replied with a trembling voice.
Shen Chuwei saw the pained expression on Lady Chang’s face and then looked at Xiao Jinyan, who was expressionless.
Thinking back to how Xiao Jinyan had clearly shown no interest in her the previous night yet insisted on staying over, wasn’t this just to deliberately provoke Lady Chang?
Was this what they called a lovers’ tiff, a cold war?
Look, she was worried about Lady Chang but couldn’t let down her pride, so she deliberately spoke coldly.
And now she probably hoped Lady Chang would give him a way to step down, but Lady Chang was also obstinate, wanting the Crown Prince to capitulate first…
So it seemed that even ancient princes had cold wars with their girlfriends like this, obviously distressed yet stubborn as a mule.
It’s no wonder Shen Chuwei thought so, as the whole East Palace was saying that Lady Chang was the most favored, mistaking her as Xiao Jinyan’s beloved.
Xiao Jinyan, hearing Shen Chuwei’s imagined scenarios, had his lips twitch fiercely.
Which of his eyes ever hinted he and Lady Chang were lovers disquieted by quarrel?
“Lady Chang, rest well.
This palace will come check on you when I have time.”
Xiao Jinyan stood up after speaking, glanced at Shen Fengyi with an ambiguous gaze, then strode out.
Feeling the unfriendly glance from someone, Shen Chuwei sighed, realizing being a cannon fodder was indeed a challenge.
Once they left, Lady Chang could no longer hold back and “wah” let out a sound, vomiting the Coarse Rice Soup she had just drunk.
“My lady?” The Palace Maid was startled and rushed forward to comfort her.
Lady Chang clutched the corner of the blanket tightly, sadness flashing in her eyes.
She looked up at their retreating figures, her eyes full of unwillingness.
She had never seen Xiao Jinyan caring so much for any woman, and now he even brought Shen Fengyi to her doorstep to flaunt?
The position of Crown Princess, which she had thought within her grasp, now felt threatened.
Leaving Xinlan Hall, Shen Chuwei held Xuetuan leisurely as she followed behind Xiao Jinyan, the afternoon sunlight casting their shadows intertwined.
Xuetuan was sweetly asleep in Shen Chuwei’s arms, which made her feel sleepy too.
Shen Chuwei noticed Xiao Jinyan didn’t seem to plan on stopping—and further on would be his sleeping quarters.
“Your Highness?”
Xiao Jinyan stopped and turned to ask, “What is it?”
Shen Chuwei shook her head, “Nothing much.
This concubine was just wondering if Your Highness had any commands for me?”
Xiao Jinyan, thinking about discussing affairs, replied, “No, you may go back.”
Shen Chuwei was overjoyed, finally able to go back to sleep.
She looked down at Xuetuan, who was sleeping sweetly in her arms, and asked, “Your Highness, about Xuetuan…”
Xiao Jinyan, seeing Xuetuan sleeping contentedly, suddenly thought of a question, “Xuetuan does not take kindly to strangers, yet it’s particularly affectionate with you—why is that?”
“Your Highness, this concubine does not know why either,” Shen Chuwei looked down at Xuetuan and thought, ‘How could such a cute cat not like being close to people?’
That day, when she was basking in the sun in the corridor, Xuetuan had jumped into her arms of its own accord, nuzzling against her hand for affection.
Xiao Jinyan was surprised when he heard her inner thoughts.
Xuetuan had jumped into her arms on its own…
seeking affection?
He had raised Xuetuan for five years and never once had he seen it willingly jump into someone else’s arms.
On the contrary, women who approached him were often left with their clothes torn by Xuetuan.
Seeking affection was indeed a first.
Shen Chuwei thought Xiao Jinyan might not believe her, so she added, “Your Highness, perhaps it’s because Xuetuan is always warmly received at Xiyun Pavilion, which is why it’s especially close to me.”
Of course, Xiao Jinyan did not believe it was for that reason.
Women trying to ingratiate themselves with Xuetuan were not uncommon, even those bearing Xuetuan’s favorite fish snack couldn’t get close.
Knowing she had not used any tricks, he didn’t dwell on the matter, “You may leave.”
Shen Chuwei breathed a sigh of relief, moved forward a few steps to return Xuetuan, and their hands inevitably touched during the exchange.
Her skin was pale and delicate, smoother than silk, hard to let go of once touched.
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Shen Chuwei gave a curtsy and waited for Xiao Jinyan to walk away first before she departed.
Xiao Jinyan did not probe further, holding Xuetuan, and turned to leave.
After the others were sufficiently far, Chun Xi finally couldn’t hold back, “Young mistress, what a splendid opportunity, you should spend more time with His Highness, increasing your affections.”
“Chun Xi, I am tired,” Shen Chuwei yawned and began to walk back.
Where other ladies would compete for every second to accompany His Highness and make their presence known, her own young mistress was quite the opposite—His Highness had not yet dismissed her, yet she had hurried him away first.
Chun Xi sighed and followed after her.
Study Room
Xiao Jinyan sat on the throne in his dark gold brocade robe, his cold and sharp eyes scanning everyone present.
“Last night, a spy reported that the eldest Prince has brought back a very fierce wolf.
At the time, he will propose in front of the Emperor for this palace to subjugate the wolf.
Do any of you know of any remarkable people who specialize in this field?”
“Your Highness, subjugating a wolf?
How is that possible?
The eldest Prince just wants to use this occasion to make Your Highness lose face.
Why don’t I take care of the beast tonight and see if the eldest Prince still has excuses to trouble Your Highness,” Yang Qing said, always forthright even in Xiao Jinyan’s presence.
Wen Chengjun chuckled lowly, “General Yang, your approach is inappropriate.”
Yang Qing retorted, “Then what would you suggest?”
“I, as a mere scholar, am admittedly ignorant in matters of animal taming, but…”
Yang Qing pressed, “But what?”
Wen Chengjun continued, “Wolves love meat, so we should prepare some in advance, meat with something mixed in.”
Lu Zhaoyan chuckled, “If it were so simple, His Highness wouldn’t be worried.”
Xiao Jinyan put down his tea cup and spoke slowly, “If we use drugs, that will only give Xiao Yunxuan a handle against us.”
“That…” Wen Chengjun shrugged, indicating his helplessness.
“Getting a wolf to obey usually requires lengthy training.
It’s impossible to make it listen to us in a short period.
The eldest Prince is deliberately making things difficult for Your Highness by considering this,” Song Changchun spoke indignantly.
