The prince longs for me every night after mastering thought-reading-Chapter 67 - 66 Have the Nerve to Show Up
Chapter 67: Chapter 66: Have the Nerve to Show Up?
Chapter 67 -66: Have the Nerve to Show Up?
Shen Chuwei’s gaze shifted from the little rabbit to Xiao Jinyan, her eyes curving into a smile, “Of course, it should be well-fed and plump for the best.”
That way, she could eat a few more pieces of meat.
Xiao Jinyan: “…” You want to eat more pieces?
Didn’t you eat enough roasted rabbit meat during the autumn hunting?
He continued to ask, “And then?”
Shen Chuwei was startled for a moment.
Wasn’t that obvious?
Once the rabbit was fattened, it would certainly be slaughtered, and there were several ways to cook rabbit meat.
However, since Xiao Jinyan had caught the rabbit, it would be better to ask his preference.
“Your Highness, do you prefer braised rabbit meat, or dry-fried rabbit meat?”
All these cooking methods were her favorites, and it would be even better if Xiao Jinyan liked them too.
Xiao Jinyan looked at Shen Chuwei, who was eagerly staring at him.
She not only wanted to eat the rabbit, but she had also already thought about how to cook it.
“I don’t like either.”
“That’s troublesome,” Shen Chuwei said, lowering her gaze to the small rabbit, which was only as big as the palm of a hand.
It would be a long time before it grew up, and perhaps by then Xiao Jinyan’s tastes would have changed.
“I am returning to the palace,” Xiao Jinyan said before standing up and striding out.
Once he was out of the room, Xiao Jinyan paused in his steps.
What was he so angry about?
It was just a rabbit; it would be eaten when eaten.
Shen Chuwei watched Xiao Jinyan’s retreating figure, wondering why he had suddenly left when everything was fine.
She understood; Xiao Jinyan preferred stewed rabbit, so that’s why he was upset.
Shen Chuwei lowered her gaze to the little rabbit, thinking to herself that although it was a wild rabbit with long legs and not ugly in its childhood, once it grew bigger, it would probably become ugly.
The thoughts in Shen Chuwei’s mind were heard loud and clear by Xiao Jinyan, who was standing outside the door.
Taking a deep breath, he left Xiyun Pavilion with a stern face.
Eunuch Liu followed closely behind.
Chun Xi was now beside herself with excitement, “Young Mistress, you finally see the light after the clouds disperse.
Lady Shen is not bad either, especially since there is no Concubine yet.”
Shen Chuwei was also happy.
Once there were other women in the East Palace, she would not need to bother getting off the bed.
Early the next day, Eunuch Liu brought gifts and servants to Xiyun Pavilion.
Eunuch Liu, with a kind smile, said: “Lady Shen, all these are Your Highness’ rewards for you.
His Highness said Lady Shen has an injury and need not get out of bed to show gratitude.”
Shen Chuwei smiled lightly: “I thank His Highness for the reward and his consideration.”
Eunuch Liu called out to the door, “The rest of you, what are you waiting for?
Come and pay your respects to the new Master.”
Five people entered from outside, two maids and three little eunuchs, all of whom saluted Shen Chuwei verbally.
“Maid, pays respects to Lady Shen.”
“Servant, pays respects to Lady Shen.”
Shen Chuwei waved her small handkerchief, “Stand up.”
“Thank you, Lady Shen.”
The five people stood up one after another, taking their places to the side.
Eunuch Liu took out a white jade bottle from his sleeve and introduced it with a cheerful grin: “Lady Shen, His Highness specifically had this delivered to you, an excellent medicine for healing scars.”
Shen Chuwei held the white jade bottle, examined it briefly, and then put it away, “His Highness is considerate.”
“Then I’ll return to report back.” Eunuch Liu, still smiling, left Xiyun Pavilion.
Chun Xi looked at the five people before her and asked, “What are your names?”
“Young Mistress, this servant is Cai Die.”
“Young Mistress, this servant is Gui Xiang.”
“Young Mistress, this servant is Little Guizi.”
“Young Mistress, this servant is Little Anzi.”
“Young Mistress, this servant is Little Rabbit.”
Hearing the last name, Shen Chuwei couldn’t help but laugh out loud and looked up to see a slender and pretty-faced little eunuch who didn’t fit the image of a little rabbit at all.
“Why are you called Little Rabbit?”
Little Rabbit stepped forward, bowing his head: “To answer Young Mistress, this servant is fortunate, it’s a name graciously given by His Highness personally.”
Shen Chuwei hadn’t expected Xiao Jinyan to bestow such a name on a eunuch, Little Rabbit?
She turned to look at the gray little rabbit in the corner, which had gotten used to the place in the two days and had grown bolder in Xuetuan’s absence, scrambling around the room.
Chun Xi hadn’t forgotten that her Mistress was still unwell and needed more rest, “All of you leave now, the Young Mistress needs to rest.”
“Yes,” the servants responded, exiting one after another.
“Young Mistress, you rest first…” Chun Xi attended to Shen Chuwei lying down in the bed.
Just as she lay down, Little Rabbit came in to report.
“Young Mistress, there is someone who claims to be Chun Tao asking to see you.”
Chun Xi thought for a moment and then remembered who it was, “Isn’t that the one who scorned the Mistress for lacking favor and then latched onto a new master, leaving behind cutting remarks before she left?
What does she want?”
Little Rabbit replied, “This servant doesn’t know.”
Looking down at Shen Chuwei, Chun Xi excitedly said, “Young Mistress, you rest; this servant will go see.”
Shen Chuwei, already feeling sleepy, nodded, “Mmm.”
After tucking Shen Chuwei in, Chun Xi stepped out of the room.
As soon as Chun Xi stepped out, she saw Chun Tao standing at the door, her attire indeed a bit more glamorous than when she was at Xiyun Pavilion.
“Who are you?
Do you have business at Xiyun Pavilion?”
Chun Tao smiled ingratiatingly, “Chun Xi, I am Chun Tao.
We served the Young Mistress together before.”
Chun Xi looked Chun Tao up and down as if just recognizing her, and with an air of surprise, said: “Oh, it’s Chun Tao?
Having served under Lady Shen, you really have changed; your outfit almost fooled me.”
Chun Tao adjusted her hair at the temples, a bit embarrassed: “Chun Xi, you’re joking.
How could I compare to you?”
Chun Xi gave Chun Tao a disdainful look, “I really can’t claim that ‘sister’ title.”
“Where’s that coming from, sister?
The camaraderie we shared serving together cannot be matched by anyone else.” Chun Tao continued with a smile: “Ever since I left, I’ve been constantly worried about the Young Mistress, fretting if she’s eating and sleeping well.
I’ve been longing to visit but never had the chance.
When I heard the Young Mistress was injured, I hurried over to see her.”
Chun Xi said, “It’s not your fault.
After all, working for Lady Shen keeps you busy; unlike at Xiyun Pavilion where it’s leisurely and comfortable.”
Chun Tao was no fool and could tell Chun Xi’s sarcasm; for the sake of her own future, she could only continue to smile sheepishly: “I have something I want to discuss with the Young Mistress, please let her know.”
Although Chun Xi was displeased with Chun Tao’s arrival, she worried there might be something important and went inside to inform.
“Young Mistress, Chun Tao wishes to see you.”
Shen Chuwei responded sleepily with a “Mmm.”
Only then did Chun Xi lead Chun Tao inside.
As soon as Chun Tao entered, she kneeled down with a thump and kowtowed: “This servant Chun Tao pays respects to Lady Shen.”
“This servant has always been thinking of the Young Mistress.
Upon hearing of the Young Mistress’ injury, I couldn’t wait to come and see her.”
Chun Tao waited a while, not hearing Shen Chuwei speak, and continued to lament: “Young Mistress, this servant didn’t leave because I scorned the Young Mistress for lacking favor; it was because Lady Shen tempted me.
Young Mistress, I still want to continue serving you, please grant me this wish.”
Chun Xi hadn’t expected Chun Tao to have the audacity to say she didn’t scorn the Mistress for lacking favor.
And she wants to come back to serve?
Who gave you the nerve?
