The prince longs for me every night after mastering thought-reading-Chapter 22 - A Convenient Arrival
Chapter 22: Chapter 22: A Convenient Arrival
Chapter 22 -22: A Convenient Arrival
Xiao Jinyan had been the Crown Prince for half a year and had not escaped the designs and provocations from various princes.
If he wasn’t careful, his position as Crown Prince might not be secure.
Therefore, this time Xiao Jinyan faced pressure from both inside and outside.
Without reaching a decision on the matter, Xiao Jinyan waved his hand for them to withdraw.
Lu Zhaoyan glanced at Xiao Jinyan, wanting to say something but then stopped, and finally turned to leave.
The afternoon sun was bright and cheerful, with a gentle breeze blowing softly.
Shen Chuwei lay on the soft couch, with one leg crossed over the other, leisurely eating chocolate, living a peaceful and leisurely life.
On the branch, two magpies hopped back and forth, their chirping exceptionally joyful.
Shen Chuwei watched the magpies and suddenly thought of roast baby pigeon she had eaten in modern times.
She licked her lips, “I really want to eat roast baby pigeon.”
“My lady, don’t always think about eating,” Chun Xi said.
“Last time, his Highness seemed quite fond of scrambled eggs with tomatoes and fried-braised eggplant.
If you personally cook some for his Highness, it’s a good opportunity to make your presence felt.”
After saying that, Chun Xi leaned in with a mischievous smile and whispered in her ear, “You might as well stay and serve in his bedchamber.
That would increase the chances of conceiving a baby.”
Shen Chuwei said seriously, “I still want to eat roast baby pigeon.”
Chun Xi: “…There’s really no master in the palace as gluttonous as you.”
Shen Chuwei smiled, finished the last bite of chocolate, and decided to take a nap.
Right before she closed her eyes, she saw Xuetuan jumping down from the wall with a white pigeon in its mouth.
She thought she was seeing things and rubbed her eyes, only to see Xuetuan approaching step by step with the pigeon in its mouth.
She sat up excitedly, “Chun Xi, we have roast baby pigeon to eat.”
“My lady, where is there roast baby pigeon now?” Chun Xi looked in the direction of Shen Chuwei’s gaze, and saw Xuetuan approaching with a pigeon in its mouth, clutched by its leg.
Her mistress was truly blessed; as soon as she longed to eat roast baby pigeon, a pigeon appeared~
Xuetuan leaped onto the couch with the pigeon and presented it to Shen Chuwei as if offering a treasure.
Shen Chuwei excitedly took the pigeon from Xuetuan’s mouth and handed it to Chun Xi, “First, prepare the pigeon properly.
I want to roast it myself.”
“My lady, I will take care of the pigeon right away,” Chun Xi said, taking the pigeon from Shen Chuwei’s hand.
Shen Chuwei picked up Xuetuan and planted a big kiss on its forehead, “Xuetuan, you really understand me so well.”
Xuetuan let out a low meow, as if feeling shy.
“I’ll reward you with dried fish,” Shen Chuwei said, taking a bag of dried fish from the space and tearing it open to feed Xuetuan.
Xuetuan loved fish and started to eat eagerly at the smell of fish, its favorite treat.
Looking down at Xuetuan enjoying the dried fish, Shen Chuwei knew how much it loved them, thankful that she had plenty more in the space.
After Chun Xi processed the pigeon, Shen Chuwei also got the grill ready and applied the seasoning sauce.
It was ready to roast.
In half an hour, the aroma wafted through the air.
Shen Chuwei, smelling the fragrance, almost drooled.
Chun Xi sniffed, “It smells delicious.”
Xuetuan’s deep blue eyes were fixed intently on the pigeon, as if it might pounce on it at any second.
Ever since Shen Chuwei had served in the bedchamber twice, the women of the East Palace had become restless.
Tao Chenghui, seeing Shen Fengyi gradually gaining favor, thought of paying a visit in the hopes of catching his Highness’s attention.
Halfway there, Xu Chenghui met Tao Chenghui.
Tao Chenghui greeted her with a smile, “It’s sweltering.
Where are you headed, sister?”
Xu Chenghui didn’t expect to bump into an acquaintance on her way, and she smiled awkwardly as she held up her handkerchief, “I haven’t visited little sister Shen for a long time, and today the weather is nice, so I thought I’d drop by for a chat.
What about you, little sister?”
Tao Chenghui glanced at the exquisitely wrapped gift box in Chun Xi’s hand, and like seeing through a mirror, she knew Xu Chenghui had always followed Lady Chang’s lead and hadn’t regarded Shen Fengyi highly before.
Now that Shen Fengyi has gained favor, she has come to ingratiate herself as well.
She truly is like the grass on top of the wall, swaying to both sides.
Outwardly, she responded with a smile, “I am also on my way to visit little sister Shen.
How about we go together?”
Xu Chenghui was no longer embarrassed upon hearing this, since they had the same purpose, “It’s indeed better to have company.”
Together, they made their way to Xiyun Pavilion.
Xu Chenghui swept a glance around Xiyun Pavilion; the trees were tall and straight, the greenery was lush, but the palace lamps were damaged and looked desolate.
“Xiyun Pavilion is so desolate.
If His Highness truly favors Shen Fengyi, how could he bear to let her live in such a remote Warm Pavilion?”
Tao Chenghui said, “But Shen Fengyi has indeed served at the bedside twice now, and even the favored Lady Chang hasn’t had a turn yet.
Regardless, it’s most important to establish good relations first.”
Xu Chenghui agreed with her, but since Lady Chang had the Empress behind her, she still defended her, “Lady Chang was severely ill after falling into the water.
Once she recovers, His Highness will probably stay at Xinlan Hall every day.”
Tao Chenghui thought to herself, last night His Highness spent the night at Xiyun Pavilion; not even Lady Chang’s worst nightmare could compel His Highness to go there.
And she still dreams of His Highness staying every day?
That’ll be tough!
The moment Tao Chenghui entered, she smelled the aroma of grilled meat, “It’s not time for dinner yet, so why is there a smell of meat cooking?”
“Shall we find out by going inside?” Xu Chenghui waved her handkerchief and proceeded in.
Seeing Shen Fengyi in the corridor, the two of them stepped forward to greet her.
Shen Chuwei saw two beauties arrive and felt out of her element, trying to remember who they were for a good while but failing.
The palace had many rules; was it necessary for her to return the greeting?
Chun Xi whispered a reminder, “Young miss, the one wearing goose-yellow clothes is Tao Chenghui, the one in green is Xu Chenghui, both of lower rank than you.”
Knowing that their ranks were lower than hers and that she need not return the greeting, Shen Chuwei lifted her gaze to the two gorgeously dressed beauties, “Sisters, what brings you here today?”
Xu Chenghui stepped forward warmly and said with a smile, “We are all sisters, after all.
We should visit each other more often to avoid growing apart.”
“Xu sister is right.
As family, we should visit each other more, and we can chat to relieve boredom in our spare time,” Tao Chenghui added warmly.
Shen Chuwei: “…” I don’t feel bored at all; I really don’t need you to come over and keep me company for a chat.
Xu Chenghui and Tao Chenghui didn’t notice Shen Chuwei’s indifferent gaze and each found a place to sit.
Shen Chuwei continued to tend to the pigeons, treating them as if they were air.
Xu Chenghui caught sight of Xuetuan and a flash of surprise crossed the depths of her eyes, “Little sister Shen, isn’t that His Highness’s beloved pet?
Could it be that His Highness is here with you?”
As soon as Tao Chenghui heard that His Highness was here, she immediately began looking around with delight in her eyes, “Where is His Highness?”
Shen Chuwei propped her chin with her hands and watched the two scan through Xiyun Pavilion as if their eyes were scanners, almost standing up to search the room.
She coolly stated, “His Highness isn’t here with me.”
Xu Chenghui chuckled inwardly, thinking they were being taken for fools.
His Highness’ beloved pet was not just any ordinary pet; wherever His Highness was, Xuetuan would surely be there too.
She glanced at Xuetuan and said, “Little sister, you do love to joke.
His Highness’s beloved pet is right here.”
Tao Chenghui had also heard that nobody else could get close to His Highness’s beloved pet, so she was convinced that His Highness must be at Xiyun Pavilion.
She sneakily glanced at the room, thinking that His Highness might just be inside resting.
Fortune favors the prepared, and what a timely arrival.
Perhaps with one glance from His Highness, the chance to serve at the bedside would come, right?
