The prince longs for me every night after mastering thought-reading-Chapter 40 - 39 The Concubine Has a Hidden Illness (3100+ words, equivalent to three s)_2
Chapter 40 -39: The Concubine Has a Hidden Illness (3100+ words, equivalent to three chapters)_2
Chapter 40 -39: The Concubine Has a Hidden Illness (3100+ words, equivalent to three chapters)_2
Afterward, she went out to freshen up.
Shen Chuwei freshened up quickly, simply rinsing her mouth and washing her face, and that was it.
“Chun Xi, I’m hungry.”
Chun Xi softly reminded her, “Miss, shouldn’t you ask if His Highness would like to dine here?”
Shen Chuwei thought that Xiao Jinyan had left, and if he hadn’t, she would certainly have asked.
She stepped out from behind the screen and saw Xiao Jinyan sitting at the table, sipping tea.
She approached and asked, “Your Highness, would you like to have your breakfast before you leave?”
Xiao Jinyan had not eaten much the previous day, and was already hungry, so he nodded, “Mhm.”
Seeing this, Chun Xi quickly went out and one by one brought in the breakfast and laid it on the dining table.
Shen Chuwei stood to the side, waiting for Xiao Jinyan to speak before she sat down.
Xiao Jinyan looked at the breakfast set before him, which included a bowl of Sweet Dumplings.
He picked up a spoonful and sent it leisurely into his mouth, chewed slowly, finding the Sesame filling sweet but not cloying.
Shen Chuwei picked up a Fried Dough Stick and bit into it.
The outside was crispy while the inside was soft, offering a satisfying chew.
After eating two Sweet Dumplings, Xiao Jinyan saw Shen Chuwei holding a long golden pastry and eating it with relish.
Puzzled, he asked, “What is that you’re eating?”
Shen Chuwei’s mouth was full of Fried Dough Stick, her words muffled, “Your Highness, this is a Fried Dough Stick.
Would you like to try some?”
Xiao Jinyan nodded, “Mhm.”
Normally it was Eunuch Liu who served the Crown Prince.
Today, he intentionally stood aside without moving, intending to give Shen Chuwei the opportunity, as all the women in the East Palace were vying for the chance to curry favor with His Highness.
Shen Chuwei, who was eating joyously, noticed that Xiao Jinyan was waiting for someone to serve him.
Confused, she looked towards Eunuch Liu, who smiled at her, as if to say look how good I am to you, giving you such a fine opportunity.
Eunuch Liu, if you’re not serving the Crown Prince breakfast, why are you grinning at me like a fool?
After waiting a while and seeing that Eunuch Liu had no intention to serve, Shen Chuwei had no choice.
She put down the Fried Dough Stick she was holding, stood up, took another stick, thoughtfully tore it apart and, using a knife, cut it into small segments before placing them onto the plate in front of Xiao Jinyan.
“Your Highness, you can eat now.”
Xiao Jinyan picked up a pair of chopsticks, took a piece, and sent it into his mouth, finding it crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and quite flavorful.
Shen Chuwei picked up the half-eaten Fried Dough Stick and continued eating, scooping a Sweet Dumpling with her right hand.
Anyway, her mouth wasn’t idle.
Xiao Jinyan finished his breakfast and then left Xiyun Pavilion.
Shen Chuwei stood up to see him off, and once he had left, she sat down and continued eating.
Chun Xi waited until her master put down her utensils before coming over to clean up.
For half a month, Shen Chuwei played the salted fish; during this half-month, Xiao Jinyan occasionally came over to spend the night and every two or three days to scrounge for a meal.
Shen Chuwei could only greet him with a smile.
Fortunately, Xiao Jinyan knew she had a hidden illness and could not engage in strenuous exercise, so he did not lay a hand on her.
After Shen Chuwei was full, she lay on the soft couch only to see Chun Xi, her face filled with curiosity, leaning on the couch and staring at her stomach.
“Have I lost weight?”
“Miss, you have shared the bed with His Highness several times, how come there is no sign yet?” Chun Xi was worried, “If there’s a baby, you could be promoted.”
Chun Xi, there once was an opportunity to be promoted right in front of your mistress, but your mistress didn’t cherish it~
Shen Chuwei replied perfunctorily, “Perhaps the time hasn’t come yet!”
Chun Xi immediately began to comfort her again, “Miss, you don’t have to rush or be sad.
After all, His Highness dotes on you, sooner or later it will happen.”
Shen Chuwei: “…” I’m neither anxious nor sad.
When Shen Chuwei awoke from her sleep, Chun Xi came in to report.
“Miss, Dongmei from Xinlan Hall brought an invitation.
Tomorrow is Lady Chang’s birthday, and she invites all other ladies of the Halls to attend her birthday feast.
It’s said that His Highness specially prepared a banquet for Lady Chang’s birthday celebration.”
When Shen Chuwei heard the mention of a banquet, her eyes lit up, “What time is it tomorrow?”
Chun Xi: “At the hour of You.”
Shen Chuwei seemed eager to partake in the banquet, “Make less breakfast tomorrow morning; I want to save room for the banquet.”
Chun Xi’s face filled with worry, “Miss, His Highness hasn’t come by for several days.
Lady Chang has been quite active these past few days; I fear she’s on the verge of sharing His Highness’s bed.”
Shen Chuwei thought, Lady Chang is clearly Xiao Jinyan’s favorite, not celebrating her birthday is unthinkable, are they waiting for New Year instead?
That said, if Xiao Jinyan and Lady Chang are meant to be, then it’s none of her business.
Xiao Jinyan probably wouldn’t need to come to her place purposefully to make Lady Chang jealous anymore, letting her have her dose of jealousy.
On the day of Lady Chang’s birthday
With Chun Xi’s help, Shen Chuwei dressed up.
Before leaving, Chun Xi asked, “Miss, what birthday gift have you prepared for Lady Chang?”
Shen Chuwei thought for a moment, “Didn’t His Highness give me a pair of bracelets?
I’ll give that.”
“I’ll fetch it,” Chun Xi said as she turned to go to the storeroom, returning with a delicate and beautiful brocade box.
After getting ready, they set off for Xinlan Hall.
Upon arrival at Xinlan Hall, the other sisters had already gathered.
Lady Chang sat in the position on the right, and the remaining spots were arranged according to rank.
Shen Chuwei went forward to give her respects, then took the elegant brocade box from Chun Xi and presented it to Lady Chang, “Happy birthday, Sister Chang.”
Lady Chang smiled lightly, “Thank you for the gift, Sister.”
Dongmei stepped forward, took the brocade box, and withdrew to the side.
Shen Chuwei found an empty seat and sat down, picking up a grape from the tea sweets before her and sending it into her mouth.
Xu Chenghui turned her head to look around and, seeing that His Highness had not yet arrived, asked curiously, “Sister Chang, when is His Highness coming?”
Lady Chang replied calmly, “His Highness has been busy with official duties these days; it must be some important matter that has delayed him.”
“His Highness, despite being so busy with official duties, still remembers Sister Chang’s birthday.
As for the birthdays of other sisters, I’m afraid His Highness doesn’t remember a single one.”
Lady Li remarked and turned her head towards Shen Fengyi with a smile, inquiring, “These days, Sister Shen has been the most favored.
Does His Highness remember your birthday?”
Shen Chuwei, who had just put a grape into her mouth and couldn’t speak, could only shake her head.
“It seems His Highness truly cares about Sister Chang.
I wonder what birthday gift he has prepared for you.” ƒгeewёbnovel.com
“With His Highness so fond of Sister Chang, the gift must be something we’ve never seen before.”
“We’ll know when His Highness arrives.”
Lady Xu listened as a group of people flattered Lady Chang.
She held her handkerchief, contempt flashing in her eyes.
“Today is Sister Chang’s birthday, and His Highness won’t likely visit Sister Shen tonight.” She deliberately raised her voice, as if afraid others in the room wouldn’t hear.
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