On Our Wedding Night, I Discovered the Crown Prince’s Hidden Illness
Chapter 423 The Beautiful and Kind-hearted

Chapter 423: Chapter 423 The Beautiful and Kind-hearted

Zheng Liqi said anxiously, "Your Highness, the Empress Dowager indeed had some final words."

"What words?"

Ye Yiheng’s voice was clear and cold, betraying no hint of emotional fluctuation.

"Before the Empress Dowager fainted from anger, her health was already frail. I went to the palace to see her, and she took my hand and said that once the Crown Prince returned to the capital, she wanted me to enter the Eastern Palace as a Second Attendant." Zheng Liqi gauged Ye Yiheng’s expression while cautiously continuing, "Unexpectedly, the Empress Dowager fainted the next day. I believed that her words the day before could be considered her last will."

"Second Attendant?"

His voice was neutral, expressing neither joy nor anger.

Zheng Liqi thought she had a chance and thus softened her voice, "The Empress Dowager said that the Crown Prince had gone to Beilan City and, considering the situation before leaving the capital, it was likely inseparable from Princess Beilan. Given that, she said she could only suffer the indignity of having me enter the Eastern Palace as a Second Attendant."

Her family had not been optimistic about this blind Crown Prince, but after his return to the capital, he had miraculously turned things around, reclaiming his position as Crown Prince and even obtaining the support of Prince Zhenbei Mansion.

In the eyes of her family elders, this blind Crown Prince was truly a remarkable figure.

Previously, they thought she had only been enamored with the Crown Prince’s appearance, and due to his frailty, they did not think highly of her prospects with the Crown Prince. But now, they also supported her staying by his side.

Although she wasn’t sure what exactly her elders were planning, their support gave her confidence.

In the past, she had desired to be the Crown Princess Consort, but now with the imperial decree of marriage between the Crown Prince and Leng Yu Yan, coupled with the influence of Prince Zhenbei Mansion, her acceptance of a lower status in the Eastern Palace as a Second Attendant seemed feasible.

With these thoughts, Zheng Liqi’s expression became even gentler.

"The Imperial Grandmother passed away three months ago, Miss Zheng might as well go down and ask if, after the palace coup, she still wishes for Miss Zheng to enter the Eastern Palace?"

Ye Yiheng’s voice grew increasingly chilly, like the howling northern winds.

"Go... go down?" Zheng Liqi panicked.

Song Guo’s eyes twinkled with amusement, "Miss Zheng, what His Highness means is that you had a good relationship with the Empress Dowager and that she misses you terribly down below. You might as well go down and keep her company."

Ye Yiheng patted Song Guo’s arm and promptly told the gatekeeper, "Show the guest out."

The gatekeeper stepped in front of Zheng Liqi and gestured politely, "Miss Zheng, please."

Having heard about Ye Yiheng turning Ye Gaoyun into a human skin lantern, Zheng Liqi didn’t dare linger and left with trembling legs.

Song Guo’s demeanor became serious, "Your Highness, should we pursue the Commandery Princess?"

Ye Yiheng pulled off his eye veil irritably and pinched the bridge of his nose, failing to understand why that little woman had come today, hastily arriving and hastily leaving.

He hadn’t sought her in the last couple of days because he had been trying to figure out his own worth in her heart.

With a woman who harbored so many secrets and wouldn’t even tell him the truth, how much sincerity could she have toward him?

Perhaps, their relationship truly was based only on mutual benefit.

The more he thought about it, the more agitated he became and thus he simply headed toward the bedroom.

Song Guo sighed and quickly followed, "Your Highness, perhaps the Commandery Princess is jealous. Are you really not going to chase after her?"

Reminded by Song Guo, Ye Yiheng’s face darkened as he turned around, "Pursue her."

His own Consort must be won over by himself.

Song Guo smiled and said, "All right, I will order the horse carriage be prepared."

Meanwhile, Xiaoshan was driving the horse carriage at breakneck speed.

Leng Yu Yan in the carriage quickly calmed down, wiped away her tears, and scoffed at herself. Two days ago, she had said that she needed to let go of herself first.

As a woman, there were plenty of pursuits available to her; she didn’t need to cling stubbornly to matters of the heart. Letting go of such nonsense as affection meant relief.

The carriage returned to Prince Zhenbei Mansion, and as soon as she alighted, she encountered Ji Qingyu coming out.

"Ah Yan, your timing is perfect."

"What’s the matter?"

"My mother told me to come get you, she said she’s ready to make some changes to her hands."

"Okay, wait a moment for me, I’ll go get the medicinal chest."

Ji Qingyu nodded affirmatively, joyfully said, "Good."

His gaze followed Leng Yu Yan as she walked away, inadvertently catching a glimpse of a white-haired boy passing by in front of him, carrying a food box. He called out to him, "Hey, what’s in that food box of yours?"

Xiaoshan raised an eyebrow and hid the food box behind him, "None of the Commandery Prince’s business."

"Go on, go on, I’m feeling good today, so I won’t waste my time bantering with you, you white-haired weirdo," Ji Qingyu waved his hand dismissively.

Being able to meet with Ah Yan today was a joyful occasion for him; thus, he didn’t feel like quarreling with the white-haired weirdo anymore.

Xiaoshan gave him a look and sneered inwardly, What an idiot, really thinks too highly of himself!

If it weren’t for the Commandery Princess agreeing to the Eldest Princess’ request, how could she possibly have agreed to go to the Marquis Jiangyang Mansion?

Before long, Leng Yu Yan retrieved the medicinal chest and followed Ji Qingyu to the Marquis Jiangyang Mansion, accompanied by Miao Zhu.

When Ye Yiheng arrived at the Prince Zhenbei Mansion, Xiaoshan was in the front yard enjoying a meal.

Song Guo looked at the dishes and touched one of the plates, "You’re pretty lucky, kid. These dishes have great flavor, even though they’ve gotten a bit cold."

Xiaoshan glanced over at Ye Yiheng and Song Guo, the master and servant, without a word, simply burying his head and eating heartily.

Song Guo was annoyed, "With the way you’re eating, it’s as if we’re going to snatch your food."

Xiaoshan protectively moved the dishes closer to himself, "Wouldn’t you?"

"You’re only eating the dishes and not the rice?" Song Guo asked with curiosity.

Xiaoshan gobbled down his food and said, "The Commandery Princess instructed me to finish all the dishes."

Ye Yiheng cleared his throat, "Where is your Commandery Princess?"

"I won’t tell," Xiaoshan replied curtly, immediately stuffing his mouth full again.

Song Guo moved to grab Xiaoshan’s collar but was stopped by Ye Yiheng.

"You go ask someone else."

Song Guo quickly left, agreeing to the task.

In a little while, he came back, "Your Highness, the Commandery Princess left with Prince Qing."

Ye Yiheng’s face turned cold instantly, radiating a keep-away aura all around him.

Seeing this, Xiaoshan quickly swallowed the last bite of his food and burped contentedly, "Crown Prince, you need not be angry. My Commandery Princess went to look at the Eldest Princess’ hand. It’s not something shady."

Song Guo asked Ye Yiheng in a low voice, "Your Highness, shall we go to Marquis Jiangyang Mansion?"

Xiaoshan wiped his mouth, "I don’t think there’s any need to go. The Commandery Princess doesn’t want to see Your Highness right now."

Song Guo looked at his prince’s expression and nervously asked Xiaoshan, "Why not?"

"Crown Prince had a pleasant conversation with Miss Zheng. If Your Highness were to go to the Commandery Princess right now, she might feel hurt," Xiaoshan said, followed by another burp.

Song Guo furrowed his brow, "Why are you eating so much of the dishes?"

"The dishes were personally made by the Commandery Princess. Since the Crown Prince has Miss Zheng, he naturally wouldn’t want to eat the dishes made by the Commandery Princess, so she gave them all to me. I am very happy to eat them."

At those words, Ye Yiheng’s face grew even darker, "Did Yanyan make these dishes for me?"

"Yes, the Commandery Princess worked hard all morning to make them. I saw her happily heading to the Eastern Palace. The scene of the Commandery Princess going to the Eastern Palace was quite real. Just now, I accompanied the Commandery Princess to the Eastern Palace, and we witnessed Your Highness chatting amiably with Miss Zheng—also quite real!"

Xiaoshan let it all out in one breath.

Could this Crown Prince have forgotten how the Commandery Princess stayed by his side and treated his ailments? Now as soon as he returns to the capital, he’s found another woman.

The more Xiaoshan thought about it, the angrier he got, and he continued, "My Commandery Princess is beautiful and kind-hearted, naturally not as cunning and scheming as Miss Zheng. Crown Prince, your eyes must not be in good condition, preferring someone manipulative—probably thinking it might cure your eyesight."