The prince longs for me every night after mastering thought-reading-Chapter 70 - 69 I’m Not a Beauty Picture Show
Chapter 70: Chapter 69: I’m Not a Beauty Picture Show
Chapter 70 -69: I’m Not a Beauty Picture Show
Xiao Jinyan instructed, “Remember to apply it every day; otherwise, you’ll scar.”
Shen Chuwei nodded perfunctorily on the surface, but couldn’t help but inwardly groan, If you find it so repulsive, don’t look! novelbuddy.cσ๓
With so many women to your name, being short of one won’t matter.
Seeing her downcast, Xiao Jinyan assumed she must be worried about scarring, and he comforted her softly, “Don’t worry, I’ll use the best Scar Removal Cream for you.”
“Thank you, Your Highness.” What Shen Chuwei wanted to say was, it’s really not necessary!
Xiao Jinyan took Shen Chuwei’s expression to be one of sulking.
He asked, “Regretting it?”
Shen Chuwei shook her head vigorously.
“Your Highness, I have no regrets.
Your safety is of paramount importance; if anything were to happen to you, I would not want to live either.”
She had seen a time-travel drama in which the Crown Prince died in the first episode, and the Emperor had ordered all of the Crown Prince’s women to be buried with him—
Therefore, as long as Xiao Jinyan was safe and sound, so could she be.
Xiao Jinyan was stunned by her reply; he had not expected Shen Chuwei to be so deeply devoted to him, and it left him profoundly moved.
“No more nonsense next time.
I won’t be in danger, and neither will you,” he said.
“Your Highness will be the future sovereign; with Heaven’s protection, you’re sure to live a long, long life.” Shen Chuwei was heaping on flattery, so she could sleep and eat in peace.
Xiao Jinyan couldn’t keep a straight face and said, “All you do is spout nonsense.”
Shen Chuwei yawned, “I’m speaking the truth.”
Xiao Jinyan, seeing her yawn incessantly, probably exhausted, stood up.
“I shall take my leave first.”
Hearing this, Shen Chuwei smiled with crescent eyes, “I shall see you out, Your Highness.”
Before leaving, Xiao Jinyan reminded her, “Stay away from Lady Shen; she’s not a good person.”
Early the next day, Shen Chuwei listened to Chun Xi prattling on, “Miss, since we’re going back home to visit, we must pay attention to our attire.
Otherwise, we’ll tarnish Your Highness’s reputation.”
Hence, Shen Chuwei wore delicate makeup and a head full of pearl hairpins, using the set of peach blossom pearl hairpins given by Tao Chenghui, paired with a lotus-pink dress.
It looked nice but was quite heavy.
Once ready, she went out with Chun Xi, Little Guizi, and a little rabbit.
The horse carriage was already waiting at the gate of the East Palace.
Shen Mingzhu stood by the carriage and seeing Shen Chuwei arrive, she had to bow due to their statuses.
“Sister has arrived.”
“Mmm, get in the carriage.”
Shen Chuwei replied indifferently, boarding the horse carriage with Chun Xi’s assistance.
Shen Mingzhu could see the scorn in her eyes, thinking, With your favored status, you dare to put on airs?
She boarded the carriage begrudgingly.
In the carriage, Shen Mingzhu looked at Shen Chuwei’s luxurious getup.
Becoming a Lady really does change a person’s appearance.
Isn’t it just by pleasing a man in bed that you’ve gained favor?
Shameless!
Shen Chuwei was enjoying the snacks prepared by Chun Xi and drinking tea leisurely, outright ignoring Shen Mingzhu.
Upon reaching the Shen Residence, Shen Tingfeng and her younger son Shen Haisheng were already waiting at the entrance.
Once the carriage stopped, Chun Xi lifted the curtain, helping Shen Chuwei down.
Shen Mingzhu followed suit.
Even as their mother, Shen Madame still had to be greeted properly upon meeting.
“Lady Shen, Lady Shen.”
Shen Chuwei saw Shen Madame dressed lavishly, and even at forty, she appeared quite youthful.
The moment Shen Mingzhu saw Shen Madame, she threw herself into her arms, sobbing, “Mother, I’ve missed you so much.”
“My daughter, I’ve missed you too.
It hasn’t been long, and you’ve already lost weight,” Shen Madame looked at her thin figure and felt an ache in her heart.
Shen Chuwei glanced at Shen Mingzhu’s voluptuous figure, which had nothing to do with being thin—
Shen Madame turned to Shen Chuwei, who would have thought a girl from the countryside could surpass her own daughters and live in such glory?
Even if she was dissatisfied inside, she still showed a concerned expression on the surface, “Lady Shen, how have you been in the palace?
Are you accustomed to it?”
Shen Chuwei answered neither warmly nor frostily, “Thank you, Mother, for your concern.
I’ve been very well in the palace.”
After some pleasantries, Shen Chuwei followed Shen Madame into the Shen Residence.
Shen Mingzhu held onto Shen Madame’s arm, chatting about family matters as they walked in, completely ignoring Shen Chuwei.
Once they entered the room, Shen Chuwei saw Shen Haisheng on the couch, an old man over fifty, sitting with a sable fur blanket over him.
Shen Mingzhu let go of Shen Madame’s arm and rushed to Shen Haisheng, anxiously asking, “Father, how is your health?”
Shen Haisheng looked at Shen Mingzhu and then glanced at Shen Chuwei.
Both daughters had entered the palace, and now the younger one was favored, which was good news for the Shen Family.
“I’m fine.
Your return alone is enough to cheer me up.
I truly found it hard to part with you girls entering the palace.”
Shen Mingzhu held a handkerchief and dabbed at her tears a couple of times, “As long as father is fine.
Hearing that father was seriously ill, I was so scared I couldn’t sleep all night.
I too find it hard to part with you.”
Shen Chuwei stood aside, watching the deep bond between father and daughter, thinking, If you find it so hard to part, then why send her to the palace in the first place?
After the pleasantries went on for a while, Shen Madame said, “Let’s have lunch first; we can talk more later.”
Shen Chuwei’s eyes brightened at the mention of lunch, wondering what delicious food the Shen Residence might have.
The darling daughter’s return was celebrated with a table full of exquisite dishes at the Shen Residence.
The family sat around the round table, maintaining polite conversation as they ate.
Shen Chuwei waited for them to finish their courtesies, then picked up her chopsticks and began eating a piece of fish she had placed in her bowl.
Shen Haisheng smiled at Shen Chuwei with chopsticks in hand, “Wei’er, I’ve heard you’ve become quite the favorite of His Highness?”
“Not as much as Lady Shen,” Shen Chuwei replied without looking up, finishing her fish and moving on to the goose.
Shen Madame also asked, “You’re now on par with Lady Shen.
His Highness must be very fond of you, right?”
Shen Chuwei, with a piece of meat in her mouth, puffed up her cheeks and responded, “Not as much as Lady Shen.”
Shen Haisheng spoke earnestly, “You and Azhu are sisters; you should support each other.
Being favored doesn’t mean you can forget about your sister.
You should speak well of Azhu in front of His Highness…”
Shen Chuwei cut him off mid-sentence, asking confusedly, “I’m not a beauty app; how can I enhance my sister’s looks?”
Shen Haisheng was taken aback, not immediately grasping the meaning of her words.
He explained again, “No, what your father means is, you should speak favorably about your sister to His Highness.”
Shen Chuwei took a bite of abalone, “My sister is an adult; can’t she speak for herself?
Do I need to speak on her behalf?
I’m two years younger than she is; surely, I couldn’t do it as well as she does.”
Shen Haisheng paused and then tried to clarify once more, “…That’s not what I’m saying.
As sisters, you share the same fortunes and misfortunes; only by supporting each other can you stand firm in the East Palace.”
“I’m doing quite well as it is,” Shen Chuwei said as she picked up a chicken drumstick and bit into it, enjoying the flavor.
Shen Mingzhu couldn’t help rolling her eyes—of course you think it’s fine right now since you’re the one in favor!
Shen Madame watched Shen Chuwei constantly eating, thinking that indeed, she really did come from the countryside, eating as if she had never had good food before.
“Wei’er, you’ve already spent the night with him a few times, while your sister hasn’t yet,” she noted.
“Next time His Highness visits you, remember to remind him about your sister.”
Shen Chuwei looked surprised, “Sister hasn’t spent the night yet?”
