The prince longs for me every night after mastering thought-reading-Chapter 48 - 47 It’s Not Easy To Be A Concubine
Chapter 48: Chapter 47: It’s Not Easy To Be A Concubine
Chapter 48 -47: It’s Not Easy To Be A Concubine
Lady Liang stared at the scene before her and was slightly stunned.
She had known Xiao Jinyan for several years now, and had never seen him lean on a woman’s shoulder before.
If it weren’t for Shen Chuwei, then perhaps Xiao Jinyan would be leaning on her shoulder, a thought that made the image seem very warm and comforting.
Lady Liang glared fiercely at Shen Chuwei, that woman who always knew how to seduce men.
Shen Chuwei looked down at Xiao Jinyan for a good while, initially thinking he was intentionally leaning on her shoulder, aiming to make Lady Liang jealous.
But listening to his even breathing, he seemed to be truly asleep.
She sighed helplessly, “Big brother, I’m tired too.
If you’re sleeping, what should I do?”
Shen Chuwei stole a glance at Lady Liang and, as expected, saw that she was very displeased.
As someone on the outside, Shen Chuwei couldn’t be bothered with this mess!
Shen Chuwei struggled to stay awake for a while but, ultimately, couldn’t hold out and was claimed by Lord Zhou in a game of chess.
Inside the horse carriage, there were only three people—two were asleep, leaving only Lady Liang to watch the two doze off, leaning on each other.
Even Xuetuan was staring at Lady Liang with its deep blue eyes, alert and ready to pounce at her slightest move.
By the time they reached the hunting camp, it had already grown dark.
Shen Chuwei woke up early and, upon awakening, found that Xiao Jinyan was still asleep.
How could he sleep even more soundly than she?
She lifted her head and met Lady Liang’s resentful gaze.
Outside the horse carriage, Qin Xiao reminded respectfully, “Your Highness, we’ve arrived at the hunting camp.”
Shen Chuwei waited a moment and, seeing no reaction from Xiao Jinyan, gently prompted him, “Your Highness, we’ve arrived.”
“Um,” Xiao Jinyan slowly opened his eyes and realized he had been sleeping, and, upon looking up, saw cherry lips, a pert nose, and a pair of clear eyes looking back at him.
It also made him aware that he had been resting his head on Shen Chuwei’s shoulder.
Xiao Jinyan’s eyes paused briefly, and feeling somewhat unnatural, he straightened himself with the help of the armrest and left the carriage without a word.
Lady Liang shot Shen Chuwei a glare and followed him out.
Shen Chuwei rubbed her shoulder, which had gone numb from Xiao Jinyan leaning on her for so long.
Indeed, it wasn’t easy being a concubine.
After getting out of the carriage, Shen Chuwei leisurely followed behind Xiao Jinyan.
She saw Lady Liang in her resplendent gown, walking elegantly into the tent.
During the hunt, Xiao Jinyan and Lady Liang would undoubtedly share a bed.
Wouldn’t she be a third wheel if she went inside?
Shen Chuwei hesitated, then turned to look at Qin Xiao standing outside the tent.
She approached him and said, “Brother Qin, could you set up a separate tent for me?”
Qin Xiao asked, “Did His Highness say so?”
Shen Chuwei nodded vigorously, “Of course, it was His Highness’s order.”
Xiao Jinyan surely wouldn’t want her to intrude on their time together.
Thinking over the day, Qin Xiao noted to himself how His Highness had been taking care of Shen Chuwei with food and drink, which didn’t resemble the treatment for a mere Guard.
He didn’t dare to neglect her request.
“I’ll call Weichi over to pitch a single tent for you.”
Shen Chuwei’s eyes curved in a smile, “Thank you, Big Brother Qin.”
Qin Xiao gave Shen Chuwei’s shoulder a pat, “We’re all brothers here; no need for formalities.”
Shen Chuwei nodded in agreement.
With the combined efforts of Qin Xiao and Weichi, a single tent was quickly set up.
Shen Chuwei was delighted with the single tent, though it was too close to Xiao Jinyan’s tent for her liking.
Weichi couldn’t help but ask curiously, “Brother, tell me the truth, did you sneak in here just to freeload?”
Shen Chuwei did not deny it, “Good eye, you figured it out.”
With an ‘I knew it’ expression, Weichi said to Qin Xiao, “He really did get in through the back door.”
Qin Xiao glanced at Shen Chuwei’s slender figure, “Without taking shortcuts, someone as delicate as he wouldn’t even pass the first test.”
Ignoring their jests, Shen Chuwei was happy to lay out the bedding.
Seeing Shen Chuwei’s small stature and delicate hands, Qin Xiao, who knew she wasn’t up for the task, picked her up by the collar to get her out of the way, “Move aside; I’ll do it for you.”
With someone offering help, Shen Chuwei was naturally pleased, “Thank you, Big Brother Qin.”
Weichi asked Shen Chuwei, “What would you like to eat tonight?”
“I’ll have whatever you’re having.” She couldn’t be bothered to cook for herself anyway.
After thinking for a bit, Weichi said, “How about roasted rabbit then?”
Shen Chuwei nodded in agreement, “Sounds good.”
“I’ll go catch a rabbit and be back soon.” Weichi said as he left with his sword in great strides.
Xiao Jinyan was the Crown Prince, and his tent in the camp was very spacious.
After entering, he sat down on the couch to rest.
Lady Changli paced gently towards him, her gaze on Xiao Jinyan.
Sleeping on the same couch with Xiao Jinyan tonight implied that she would serve him in bed.
Having been in the East Palace for so long, finally, to serve in bed — could anyone not be happy?
As long as she served in bed, securing the seat of the Crown Princess by conceiving the Dragon Descendant was almost guaranteed.
“Your Highness, may I assist you with your bathing?”
Xiao Jinyan lifted his eyelids slightly and saw Changli approaching. ƒreewebɳovel.com
He said coldly, “You must be tired from the long journey by carriage and boat as well, Changli.
You should go rest first.”
Changli almost thought she had misheard.
Was Xiao Jinyan asking her to leave?
“Your Highness, since Eunuch Liu did not come out with us, I can stay to attend to you.”
A flicker of annoyance passed through Xiao Jinyan’s eyes, “It’s not necessary, Changli.
I have Qin Xiao and Weichi here, and that’s enough.”
Changli, still not giving up, continued, “Your Highness, I was thinking…”
Xiao Jinyan called out to the door, “Qin Xiao.”
Qin Xiao entered briskly after lifting the door curtain and bowed with his hands clasped before him, “Your Highness, your subordinate is here.”
Xiao Jinyan said, “Take Changli to the tent to rest.”
“As you command.” Qin Xiao advanced a couple of steps, “Lady Changli, please.”
Grinding her teeth, Changli followed Qin Xiao out unwillingly.
Xiao Jinyan glanced around the tent, didn’t see Shen Chuwei’s figure, and furrowed his brow.
She couldn’t have gotten lost, could she?
He got off the couch, supporting himself on a low table and walked out of the tent at a slow pace.
At this moment, Weichi was holding two wild chickens, “I didn’t catch any rabbits, but I got these two wild chickens.”
Shen Chuwei’s eyes gleamed at the sight of the two wild chickens, “Wild chicken is not bad either; they are particularly delicious when roasted.”
“I’ll take care of them.” Weichi said as he skillfully started processing the two chickens with a dagger.
The water was already boiling, and by placing the chickens in hot water, it would make plucking the feathers easier.
Shen Chuwei wasn’t idle either.
When Weichi finished processing the chickens and came over, she placed the seasoning ingredients in front of him, “These spices will make the roasted chicken taste even better.”
Weichi looked at the jars and bottles, applied them one by one to the chickens as Shen Chuwei had instructed, skewered them with sticks, and then set them over the fire to roast.
Shen Chuwei stared with craving at the chickens.
When Xiao Jinyan came out, what he saw was this scene: Shen Chuwei sitting beside Weichi, her gaze fixed on the chickens over the fire.
He wore a stern face and uttered three words, “No self-respect!”
Qin Mu approached, bowing his head submissively, “Your Highness, do you have any instructions?”
Xiao Jinyan said in a deep voice, “Let her in.”
Qin Xiao asked in confusion, “Your Highness, are you referring to Brother Shen?”
Brother Shen?
Xiao Jinyan replied, “Mhm.”
“I will go right away.” Qin Xiao complied and went to find Shen Chuwei.
“Young brother, His Highness asked for you to come in.”
“I’ll be right there.” Shen Chuwei stood up briskly and ran into the tent without delay.
“Your Highness, you called for me?” She scanned the tent, did not see Changli’s figure, and a flicker of confusion crossed her eyes.
Xiao Jinyan’s voice was somewhat heavy, “You forgot your identity just after coming out?”
