On Our Wedding Night, I Discovered the Crown Prince’s Hidden Illness
Chapter 438 A Good Night’s Sleep

Chapter 438: Chapter 438 A Good Night’s Sleep

The next morning, Leng Yu Yan woke to find someone half-reclining, flipping through her script.

From his focused expression, it seemed as though he was researching some kind of academic subject.

He couldn’t possibly be seriously researching the princess’s escape strategy in the script, could he?

Feeling a rustle in the bed, Ye Yiheng shifted his gaze to the side, "Awake?"

Leng Yu Yan, who hadn’t spoken since awakening, found her voice unexpectedly low and mesmerizing, which left her momentarily stunned.

She promptly sat up and pointed at the script, "How goes your research? Any insights?"

Ye Yiheng closed the script and placed it by the bed, "Quite boring."

Leng Yu Yan arched an eyebrow, ’Boring’ yet he seemed so engrossed?

Males and their deceitful tongue.

"It’s still early, you should sleep some more," Ye Yiheng got out of bed, "I have some matters to handle with your elder brother."

"Alright," Leng Yu Yan lay back down, watching him dress alone.

Broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and long legs— that waist must be incredibly strong.

Er, where was her mind wandering to?

If he were to find out, he’d surely be infuriated, and she would be the one getting hurt.

Feeling a persistent gaze on his back, Ye Yiheng turned around to see her lying on her side in bed, watching him intently.

"So fascinated by the view?"

His voice carried an unmistakable hint of teasing and interest.

Leng Yu Yan denied with utmost seriousness, "Not at all, I’m just lying on my side. Naturally, I have my eyes open since I can’t sleep."

Ye Yiheng didn’t plan to expose her bluff. He walked over, bent down, and pecked her forehead lightly, "Hungry? Shall I have Miao Zhu bring in breakfast for you?"

"No need, I’ll sleep a bit more and then get up."

"Alright," he uttered softly and then exited her room.

Leng Yu Yan touched her forehead where he had kissed her, the tender sensation as though branded, simply unshakable.

Not long after, Ye Yiheng and Li Yuyue met in the dining hall, discussing matters over breakfast.

"Yesterday while drinking, my uncle suggested sending people to Yaoshou together. I think it’s a good idea, but we should keep the number of people small and efficient."

While speaking, Ye Yiheng clapped his hands, and two men in tight-fitting black attire immediately appeared in the hall.

"An Shiqi, An Ershijiu, should you perform admirably on this trip to Yaoshou, I’ll grant you names."

An Shiqi and An Ershijiu quickly knelt on one knee, "We thank Your Highness for giving us this opportunity!"

Ye Yiheng gestured for them to rise, "The opportunity is yours to earn."

Previously, when he was ambushed by Ye Gaoyun in the palace, these two had represented the utmost dedication within the Eastern Palace Dark Guard Bureau.

Li Yuyue called to someone outside, "Come in."

At his call, Gao Yuan and Mi Xinrong stepped in together.

"Princely Heir, awaiting your command!"

Li Yuyue instructed, "Mi Xinrong, take your men and join the Crown Prince’s people to Yaoshou, investigate a matter. You must cooperate fully with the Crown Prince’s men, do you understand?"

Mi Xinrong bowed respectfully, "Your subordinate understands!"

Gao Yuan eagerly asked, "Princely Heir, what about your subordinate?"

Li Yuyue gave him a glance and said in a deep voice, "You stay in the capital city, I have another task for you."

"Yes!" Gao Yuan stepped aside.

Ye Yiheng spoke indifferently, "You are to go to Yaoshou to investigate the relations between the Princess Consort and the Governor of Yaoshou, as well as Scar Face. This investigation must be conducted in secret. Also, the last time I hastily left Yaoshou with the Commandery Princess, this time you need to find out if there are any remnants of Scar Face’s followers there."

"Yes, Your Highness!" The group responded in unison.

"Good, get ready and set off immediately!" Ye Yiheng gestured with his hand.

"At your command!"

As An Shiqi, An Ershijiu, and Mi Xinrong stepped out of the dining hall, Gao Yuan immediately came to Li Yuyue, "Princely Heir, what is my task?"

Li Yuyue glanced at Ye Yiheng, hesitated for a moment and, just as he was undecided about whether to speak in front of Ye Yiheng, Ye Yiheng spoke first, "Is it about Ye Zhenxian?"

Li Yuyue nodded honestly, "To be frank with Your Highness, these past few days I have been thinking about how to deal with Ye Zhenxian in a lawful and appropriate manner."

"Although Ye Zhenxian conspired with Ye Gaoyun, he almost made no effort in the conspiracy; just for this reason, the old man will not punish him," Ye Yiheng stated calmly.

The old man had lost his first and second sons. Although the old man did not care about his sons, he would not deal with another one in a short time without any reason, especially when dealing with a prince who poses no threat to the throne.

An even more important point is that Ye Zhenxian is good at flattering and bootlicking, and the old man finds him quite useful to keep around.

Li Yuyue clenched his fist: "That’s exactly the problem!"

He turned to face Gao Yuan, "Starting today, you will have people watch over Prince Xian Mansion, as well as all of Prince Xian’s movements."

"Yes, Princely Heir!" Gao Yuan bowed.

Ye Yiheng added, "I believe that the people from Beiliang also need to be watched, especially the Beiliang Princess who will arrive tomorrow."

Li Yuyue frowned, "Why?"

Could it be that Ye Yiheng was interested in the Beiliang Princess?

He had gained the support of the Prince Zhenbei Mansion, could it be that he also wanted Beiliang’s?

Ye Yiheng explained slowly, "Now that Ye Zhenxian is a waste, he can’t obtain the throne. The officials who supported him have long since scattered. If he wants a worry-free life, he must find a backer. As of now, that backer appears to be the Beiliang Princess, who knows nothing about Ye Zhenxian."

Hearing this, Li Yuyue nodded repeatedly, "No matter which prince ascends to the throne in the future, Ye Zhenxian’s situation will be difficult. There is only one reason, which is his previous closeness to Ye Gaoyun and his history of conspiracy."

Saying this, Li Yuyue sighed in his heart. Just now, he had almost misjudged the Crown Prince.

"So, my suggestion is to keep an eye on the Beiliang people. When the time is right, we can leak the fact that Ye Zhenxian is a waste, which would be worse than killing him," Ye Yiheng lifted the bowl and started drinking the porridge. "As for when to kill Ye Zhenxian, we can wait until the Beiliang people leave before doing so."

"Your Highness is absolutely right! After all, Ye Zhenxian is a prince. Killing him like this, if word spreads to Beiliang, would damage Tiancheng’s dignity as a great nation."

Ye Yiheng leisurely finished the porridge in his bowl, "That’s not necessarily the case. If we can kill Ye Zhenxian while the Beiliang people are still here, and it’s a good opportunity, then we’ll do it. How Beiliang sees it does not concern me."

Li Yuyue stood up and bowed, "Thank you for the advice, Your Highness. I know what to do."

As long as the Crown Prince allows him to do it, he will take action when he finds the right opportunity!

"Come, eat quickly. The breakfast is getting cold," Ye Yiheng pointed at the spread of food on the table.

Li Yuyue nodded and sat down, then turned to Gao Yuan, "Do you know what to do?"

"This subordinate understands!" Gao Yuan bowed, "I will arrange it right away."

Less than half an hour after Gao Yuan left, Ye Jiu appeared in the dining hall.

"Smelling the fresh scent of bamboo leaves on the Princely Heir, I had a good night’s sleep!"

Her voice was clear and lively, her face adorned with an unstoppable happy smile.

Hearing this, Ye Yiheng and Li Yuyue exchanged glances.

A good night’s sleep, smelling his scent, no matter how one interpreted it, it sounded extremely intimate.

Li Yuyue’s ears reddened anxiously, "Your Highness, please don’t misunderstand. There’s nothing between me and the Ninth Princess..."