On Our Wedding Night, I Discovered the Crown Prince’s Hidden Illness
Chapter 472: I Really Sympathize with You

Chapter 472: Chapter 472: I Really Sympathize with You

She held a smile on her face, "How can I recognize reality?"

Ye Yiheng spoke dispassionately and without expression, "I’ll show you whether it’s congenital or acquired."

Leng Yu Yan, "..."

Was that a place she could look at?

She quickly waved her hands, "No need, no need."

Although it was true that he was impotent, he was indeed a man in every physical sense. Leng Yu Yan unconsciously pursed her lips, her cheeks gradually turning red.

Seeing her blush, Ye Yiheng misunderstood it as comprehension and got off of her, saying in a deep voice, "Go to sleep early!"

"Your Highness..."

She wanted to say something, to tell him not to be angry, that she really didn’t despise him.

But fearing that her words would make him even more dejected, she refrained from speaking.

Ye Yiheng wrapped himself in the blankets, reproaching her, "All day long, your little head is filled with nothing but nonsensical thoughts."

Hearing this, Leng Yu Yan thought to herself that it was over; he was truly angry!

Such matters concerning a man’s dignity and his very nature, he was calling them nonsensical thoughts. He was definitely enraged!

With this in mind, Leng Yu Yan also cocooned herself in her blankets, just in case he threw a punch, leaving her unprotected.

Each harboring their own thoughts, they managed to spend the night in peace.

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The next morning, Yu Haoqiong entered the Emperor’s palace.

The Emperor was quite pleased with this man who was highly likely to inherit the throne of Beiliang.

As of yet, Beiliang had not established a Crown Prince, and every prince held real power.

Should Yu Haoqiong inherit the throne of Beiliang, then Ye Shi would become the rightful Beiliang Empress. Therefore, the Emperor was very gracious and amiable towards Yu Haoqiong.

After speaking for a while, Yu Haoqiong said respectfully, "The Imperial Examination of the Tiancheng is forthcoming. Beiliang has always admired the culture of the Tiancheng. I have two people by my side who wish to participate in Tiancheng’s Imperial Examination. I request the Emperor’s gracious permission!"

Fearful that Emperor Tiancheng might disagree, Yu Haoqiong added, "They only wish to participate in the examination, not necessarily to serve in the Tiansheng Court."

The Emperor nodded with a smile, "Individuals with a love of learning are respected everywhere. I grant my permission."

Yu Haoqiong stood up, bowing deeply, "Thank you, Emperor!"

As he bowed, a vicious gleam flickered in his eyes. Once his people joined the examination and defeated the students of Tiancheng, clinching the top scorer’s position would be as easy as turning over one’s hand. Then, the face of the Tiansheng Court would have nowhere to rest.

"Good, good, good!" The Emperor laughed heartily, "Ah Shi has been waiting for you for several days. Since you’ve come to the palace, stay here for a few more days."

"Thank you, Emperor!" Yu Haoqiong bowed again.

Once Yu Haoqiong had left, the smile disappeared from the Emperor’s face.

He raised a hand to summon Eunuch Ma, "Summon the Imperial College Sacrificial Officer to the palace immediately!"

Eunuch Ma acknowledged the command and briskly left the palace.

Four hours later, the Sacrificial Officer met with the Emperor in the Imperial Study.

"Emperor, may I inquire the reason for summoning your humble servant at this time?"

The Emperor closed his eyes and raised his hand. An eunuch standing by immediately approached to massage his temples.

After a moment, the Emperor opened his eyes and waved his hand, signaling the eunuch to step back.

Finally, the Emperor spoke, "I have called upon you for a matter concerning the Imperial Examination. This time, Beiliang will send participants. I command you, as the head of the Imperial College, to ensure that we secure the top scorer’s position."

We cannot lose to Beiliang!

The intent of the Emperor was clear to the Sacrificial Officer. However, given the current situation, securing the top scorer’s position posed some difficulty.

The Tiancheng Dynasty stretched vast and wide, and the number of people coming to the capital to take the Imperial Examination was beyond count.

Even if there were many students at the Imperial College, how could they compare to the entire student body of Tiancheng?

To secure the top scorer position for a student from the Imperial College would be a difficult endeavor.

Moreover, since Beiliang had decided to send participants, they must have made thorough preparations.

Mulling over this, the Sacrificial Officer bowed his head and asked boldly, "Emperor, with the immense number of students throughout Tiancheng, as long as Tiancheng’s students triumph over those from Beiliang, that would count as a victory, so why must it specifically be a student from the Imperial College?"

"The students of the Imperial College are considered to be the Emperor’s own students; by that alone, does my minister not understand?" the Emperor spoke gravely. "Furthermore, the Imperial College is Tiancheng’s premier academic institution. If your students cannot snatch the top scorer’s position, where would the Imperial College’s face be left?"

The Emperor slammed the table, "In my view, you, as the Sacrificial Officer, have become more and more muddled!"

The Sacrificial Officer quickly knelt, "This minister will certainly put forth his utmost effort, please forgive this sin, Emperor!"

The Emperor waved his hand, "Go now."

"Yes." The footsteps of the Sacrificial Officer were slightly unsteady as he exited the Imperial Study.

If the matter of the Imperial Examination had been placed three years ago, he would naturally have confidence in his students.

However, the palace upheaval before the New Year festival made all scholars believe that the Imperial Examination would not be held this year, including those at the Imperial College. After all, when people thought the dynasty was about to change, who would have the mind to prepare for the Imperial Examination?

At that time, the scholars in the capital were either busy saving their own lives or busy choosing sides.

And the scholars outside the capital, those from impoverished households were busy with their livelihoods, and even those from decent households likely neglected their studies for many days.

In such circumstances, the Sacrificial Officer had very little confidence in competing with well-prepared students from Beiliang.

Suddenly, two candidates crossed his mind, one was Li Yuyue and the other Leng Yu Yan.

Right, how could he have forgotten the Leng siblings?

He needed to seek a savior!

The Sacrificial Officer hurried towards the Prince Zhenbei Mansion without stopping.

At this moment, it was time for the midday meal. Leng Yu Yan moved her chopsticks and then stealthily glanced at Ye Yiheng, seeing his face dark as thunder, she ate even more quietly.

On the other hand, Ye Jiu kept smiling with her lips pursed, and even Li Yuyue, who was usually stern, had a suspicious smile on his face.

Leng Yu Yan lifted her gaze, looked at Ye Jiu and Li Yuyue with suspicion, "Are you two keeping something from me?"

"Ah, not at all!" Li Yuyue placed some food in Leng Yu Yan’s bowl, "Yan’er, eat more. Big brother sees you haven’t touched much of the vegetables, is your appetite not good?"

Leng Yu Yan shifted her gaze to Ye Jiu, narrowing her eyes, "Both of your mouths are swollen as if you’ve eaten hot peppers, but today’s dishes don’t have a trace of pepper in them, what have you done?"

"What else could we have done, we were kissing!" Ye Jiu’s laughter became uncontrollable, "Good Ah Yan, I just said I want to be your sister-in-law, and once I am married to the Princely Heir, our relationship will follow our terms."

Under the table, Ye Jiu’s foot gently touched Li Yuyue’s, and together with her words, Li Yuyue suddenly understood that yesterday’s prolonged kiss was no accident—Ye Jiu was awake.

Leng Yu Yan turned to look at Li Yuyue, smiling as she asked, "Big brother, you weren’t forced by Ah Ju, were you?"

Usually seeing big brother blush at the slightest action from Ye Jiu, it must have been Ye Jiu who took the initiative.

Li Yuyue served her more food, "What force? Come, eat more!"

Leng Yu Yan smiled genuinely, "Then congratulations are in order, big brother!"

Ye Jiu also served her some food, "Ah Yan, quickly call me sister-in-law and let’s hear it."

Leng Yu Yan took a bite and playfully replied, "When you are married to my big brother, it won’t be too late for me to call you that."

Ye Jiu hummed, "You believe that tonight I won’t become your brother’s wife?"

"Ah?" Leng Yu Yan lowered her voice, "Who talks about such things so casually? You’re a princess after all!"

"Happiness must be fought for!" Ye Jiu leaned close to Leng Yu Yan’s ear, "Ah Yan, suddenly I feel so sorry for you!"

Leng Yu Yan: "..."

She felt sorry for her for what? Wasn’t it all just because someone was incompetent?