On Our Wedding Night, I Discovered the Crown Prince’s Hidden Illness
Chapter 479: Adding Fuel to the Flames

Chapter 479: Chapter 479: Adding Fuel to the Flames

Especially now, the more she looked at those texts, the sleepier she got.

She had gone through the college entrance examination and the graduate entrance exams, and hundreds of other tests. She believed the Imperial Examination was within her reach.

And she did plan to review, but she hadn’t expected to go through so many books.

Ye Yiheng’s handsome eyebrows slightly raised, "Aren’t you planning to take the Imperial Examination? These books are just within the required scope."

Song Guo pointed to the books on the shelf and interjected, "Commandery Princess, if you wish to become the top scorer, you have to read all of these."

Having looked at a whole shelf of books, Leng Yu Yan tugged at the corner of her lips, "Your Highness, the knowledge is all in my mind now. I can read, but I don’t need to read so much."

Ye Yiheng’s eyes slightly narrowed, "As my Crown Princess Consort, you should set a good example for all students, read them well!"

He leaned slightly forward, whispering into her ear, "Or are you trying to tell me some secret?"

"What secret could I have?" Leng Yu Yan took a step back, looking quite guilty.

Ye Yiheng said faintly, "Like the secret of being extremely knowledgeable."

During the five years in the mountains, had she not possessed extraordinary knowledge and medical skills, how could she have learned so much? Compared to the person in the rumors, she seemed to be someone else.

Leng Yu Yan looked down, muttering softly, "I don’t have any secrets."

Ye Yiheng guessed that Ling Langruo had likely arrived at the Linqing Pavilion. In a few days, when they returned with Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter, he was curious to see how this woman would explain herself.

Thinking so, he opened a book and sat down, "I’ll keep you company while you read."

"Alright then." Leng Yu Yan also pulled out a book and sat cross-legged by the window to start reading.

Looking at Leng Yu Yan’s seated posture, Song Guo glanced at Ye Yiheng discreetly, "Your Highness, look..."

Leng Yu Yan rested her chin on her hand while looking out the window, flipping not even a single page of the book, just occasionally shifting her cross-legged position.

Ye Yiheng took out a copy of the "Classic of Poetry" and picked a few excerpts at random, which Leng Yu Yan answered promptly.

Song Guo couldn’t help but give a thumbs up, "Commandery Princess is truly impressive!"

"Whether forward or backward, I know them all," Leng Yu Yan said with a smile.

Ye Yiheng couldn’t help but dampen her spirits, "The Four Books and Five Classics require thorough reading and memorization, not to mention extensive commentary. You also need to carefully examine other historical and literary works."

"Thank you for the advice, Your Highness!" Leng Yu Yan sighed.

Finally, when it was time to enter the Palace, Leng Yu Yan walked briskly ahead.

Ye Yiheng shook his head, "It’s fine if we go a bit later."

Leng Yu Yan had her reasons for saying this, turned back, and took his arm.

At that moment in the Imperial Garden, the Princess Consort glanced briefly at Ye Jiu and then spoke to Yu Yinglei, "Beiliang Princess, since our last palace banquet, we haven’t seen each other. The weather is lovely today, I take great pleasure in formally introducing Prince Xian to you."

During the conversation, the Princess Consort slightly raised her hand.

Ye Zhenxian rose and bowed to Yu Yinglei, "Princess Ying Lei."

Yu Yinglei returned the bow with a smile, "Prince Xian."

The Princess Consort laughed joyously, "Look at that, what a marvelous pair!"

Princess Linglong joined in with a laugh, "The Princess Consort is right, I’m also delighted. Our Prince Xian is exceptionally handsome, a perfect match with the Beiliang Princess—a truly destined pairing!"

Seeing that Ye Jiu remained silent, Princess Linglong added, "What’s wrong with Ah Jiu? Could it be that she’s upset about still being unmatched at her age?"

As soon as these words were spoken, many princesses younger than Ye Jiu couldn’t help but laugh secretly.

Even Yu Yinglei spoke up, "Ninth Princess missed the opportunity to marry my Seventh Prince; she missed it for a lifetime."

Ye Jiu smiled and nodded, "The Beiliang Princess is right, missing out is for a lifetime. However, did you know that missing your Seventh Prince was my fortune!"

"Hmph, just pretending to be strong!" Ye Shi slowly approached, "Ninth Sister must be regretting it terribly right now."

"Why isn’t Tenth Sister thanking me?" Ye Jiu lightly raised an eyebrow.

Ye Shi stopped, "Why should I thank you?"

Ye Jiu chuckled, "If I hadn’t rejected Yu Haoqiong, how would you have had the status of Seventh Prince Consort of Beiliang?"

"You!" Ye Shi huffed, then promptly sat down next to the Princess Consort, "Look at everyone present, which one of them is still unmarried at your age? Even Fifth Sister-in-law is younger than you."

Ye Jiu stroked the back of her hand, "That is true. Although Tenth Sister is younger than me by a few days, you certainly have more wrinkles on your face than I do."

As these words came out, the princesses and princess consorts present all began to urge, "We are all family here, let’s not say these things."

Fifth Prince Prince Duan and Fourth Prince Prince Liang exchanged glances, with Prince Liang speaking, "Since today’s tea party is hosted by the Princess Consort, let’s all show some respect for her. She’s concerned about Second Brother’s marriage; let’s drink and set aside other matters."

Ye Zhenxian clasped his hands together, "Thank you, Fourth Brother, for stepping in!"

He then proclaimed loudly, "The first time I saw the Beiliang Princess, I was captivated. Hereby, I ask all here to witness, I will treat the Princess well from now on!"

The crowd applauded and cheered.

Yu Yinglei gracefully stood up, "Thank you, everyone!"

Prince Duan couldn’t help asking, "I heard previously that Princess Ying Lei’s marriage alliance was meant for my younger brother, the Crown Prince. How did it change to another person?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Haoqiong smiled and said, "Everyone here must be curious just like Prince Duan. Let me explain briefly to clear your doubts."

Saying this, Yu Haoqiong looked towards Yu Yinglei, who nodded, and he continued, "Initially, my sister admired the Crown Prince. However, upon arriving in the capital, finding the Crown Prince to be blind was a deep disappointment to her. Moreover, hearing about the Crown Prince’s frailty, it would be too cruel for a princess who would leave her homeland to stay in Tiancheng."

"Furthermore, before we set off, our Father Emperor had mentioned that if possible, Ying Lei should have the chance to visit home and preferably bring her family. After arriving in the capital, we found out that the Crown Prince was not only blind and frail but also unable to..."

Yu Haoqiong deliberately paused without saying further.

Even before he spoke, everyone already knew he was referring to Ye Yiheng’s inability to consummate.

Consequently, the crowd burst into discussion.

Having achieved the expected reaction, Yu Haoqiong continued, "Naturally, my sister could not marry such a man. In her moment of deep grief, she met Prince Xian. Prince Xian is not only perfectly sighted but also free from any illness, well-suited to match my sister."

"Excellent!" Suddenly, a powerful voice rang out.

Everyone hurriedly stood up and paid their respects.

"Greetings, Father Emperor!"

"Greetings, Emperor!"

The Emperor lifted his hand, "Everyone, please rise."

He strode to the Princess Consort’s side, lifted his robe, and took a seat, "Since my Second Son and the Beiliang Princess have taken a liking to each other, I shall grant their marriage right here!"

Ye Zhenxian quickly knelt down with Yu Yinglei to express their thanks.

The Emperor laughed heartily, "Truly a match, let me think when the wedding should be."

Just then, Ye Yiheng arrived leisurely with Leng Yu Yan.

"Father Emperor, why not set Second Brother’s happy day for tomorrow? Tomorrow is a rare auspicious day."