The prince longs for me every night after mastering thought-reading
Chapter 142 - 141: The surprise for her, the gift for him

Chapter 142: Chapter 141: The surprise for her, the gift for him

On the way to the Ministry of Punishments, Xiao Jinyan saw Xiao Yunxuan approaching, joy clearly written across his face as he greeted him with a smile.

"Where is the Crown Prince headed?"

Xiao Jinyan replied with an indifferent tone, "I am on my way to the Ministry of Punishments. Where are you heading, elder brother?"

"I am about to go to the Imperial Study Room," Xiao Yunxuan said, about to leave when he inquired with a smile, "Crown Prince, how is the poison case coming along?"

Xiao Jinyan said, "It’s rare to see elder brother so concerned about my case investigations."

"This prince is also concerned about the Crown Prince. Without getting to the bottom of it, I’m afraid you won’t sleep well at night." Xiao Yunxuan emphasized the last sentence deliberately.

Xiao Jinyan coldly responded, "Rest assured, elder brother, I will certainly get to the bottom of it."

At that moment, Guard Weichi rushed over and whispered into Xiao Jinyan’s ear, "Your Highness, the criminal Qiukui has committed suicide by poison."

Xiao Jinyan’s eyes widened, "What did you say?"

Weichi raised his voice to repeat, "The criminal Qiukui has committed suicide by poison."

The volume of Weichi’s voice was not loud, but also not low, just enough to be overheard by Xiao Yunxuan. A unnoticed cold laugh flashed through his eyes. Keep investigating, no matter how deep you dig, it will eventually be a waste of time.

Xiao Jinyan’s expression changed, "Where did she get the poison from? Hurry and take me to see."

After speaking, Xiao Jinyan strode toward the Ministry of Punishments but was stopped by Xiao Yunxuan, "Crown Prince, what’s the matter that you’re in such a hurry?"

Xiao Jinyan replied calmly, "It’s a trivial matter that I must handle right now."

Xiao Yunxuan feigned ignorance, "Is that so? Does it mean the case has been solved?"

"I will know once I have gone there," Xiao Jinyan said coldly before striding away.

Watching Xiao Jinyan’s retreating figure, Xiao Yunxuan scoffed coldly, you’ll never solve it in your lifetime.

When Xiao Jinyan hurried to the dungeon, he saw a corpse lying on the ground covered by a white cloth.

"Is everything prepared?"

Weichi bowed respectfully, "Your Highness, everything is ready."

Xiao Jinyan ordered, "Release the news."

"Yes," Weichi turned and left.

Xiao Yunxuan was returning from the Imperial Study Room when he overheard two little eunuchs talking.

"Divine Doctors are indeed divine; with just one prescription, the patient actually came back to life."

"That’s right, it’s said that Lady Shan was also poisoned severely, and who knows where His Highness found such a Divine Doctor to save her."

Xiao Yunxuan’s face changed upon hearing this. She was actually saved?

He suddenly remembered Lady Shan drinking poison, which should have killed her instantly, yet she was alive and well.

The last imperial hunting expedition turned out the same way.

Does Xiao Jinyan really have such a powerful Divine Doctor at his side?

Capable of bringing the dead back to life?

"Right, I heard that His Highness brought the criminal to the East Palace..."

When Xiao Yunxuan heard the specific location, his expression darkened, and he left with brisk steps.

Shen Chuwei woke up at noon, rubbed her sleepy eyes, scanned the bed, and found that Xiao Jinyan was no longer by her side.

She slowly sat up and saw a delicate lotus pouch and a small note on the pillow beside her. Curious, she picked them up, feeling their weight.

She first looked at the note, which read, "New Year’s money."

After reading it, Shen Chuwei couldn’t help but laugh, "Xiao Jinyan actually remembered to give her New Year’s money, who would’ve thought."

She then examined the lotus pouch, inspecting it carefully; it was beautifully embroidered with the pattern of a rabbit.

She untied the knot and emptied out the contents, revealing six gold bars.

"Xiao Jinyan is so generous, New Year’s money as six gold bars."

Chun Xi heard the laughter at the door, pushed it open, and walked in. Lifting the bed curtains, she saw her young mistress in high spirits.

"Young mistress, what has made you so happy?"

Shen Chuwei showcased the six gold bars in her hand, "Look, the New Year’s money His Highness gave me."

"His Highness is truly good to the young mistress." Chun Xi’s eyes went wide at the sight of the six gold bars.

Shen Chuwei pondered over the gold bars for a while, thinking they would suffice for her to live on for quite some time. She suggested that the gesture of gifting gold bars could be continued.

"Young mistress, before His Highness left today, he also distributed rewards at Xiyun Pavilion, ten taels for everyone. That’s equivalent to three months of allowance," Chun Xi said jubilantly.

Shen Chuwei flashed a look of approval, "I like the domineering CEO vibe from Xiao Jinyan."

Chun Xi asked curiously, "Young mistress, what is a domineering CEO vibe?"

Shen Chuwei explained in layman’s terms, "It means he’s handsome, rich, and generous."

Chun Xi grinned, "I understand, I like it too."

Shen Chuwei laughed, who wouldn’t like a domineering CEO?

Chun Xi asked curiously, "Young mistress, what do you plan to give His Highness in return?"

"I have to give something back?" Shen Chuwei asked in perplexity, assuming that being the youngest, she was exempt from giving gifts.

With a serious face, Chun Xi said, "Young mistress, with so many women around His Highness, how can you not give him a gift to show your feelings?"

Chun Xi’s line of thinking wasn’t surprising; in ancient times, men having multiple wives and concubines was normal, all the more for a Crown Prince, having many women was expected.

One man paired with so many women was like too many wolves and not enough meat. Women had to compete and fight for it; those who didn’t vie for attention would surely miss out.

Unfortunately, she came from the modern world!

"Let me think."

Shen Chuwei thought of a stone in her space, which looked quite nice and suitable for a necklace.

Thinking thus, she reached under her pillow—actually using her mind to retrieve the stone from her space.

She showed the stone in her hand to Chun Xi, "Give this to His Highness."

Chun Xi examined it closely, "Young mistress, what is this material? It looks pretty."

Shen Chuwei replied with a smile, "It’s a stone that glows at night."

"..." Chun Xi said, "Young mistress, His Highness gave you six gold bars as New Year’s money, and you’re giving a stone? How can you bear to part with it?"

However, Shen Chuwei countered, "It’s the thought that counts. His Highness doesn’t like showy things."

"... But still." Chun Xi couldn’t help thinking the stone looked paltry compared to the gold bars.

When night fell,

Three black-clad figures quickly sneaked into the East Palace, entering a secluded room on the north side.

With a "creak," the door was slit open with a knife, and the three figures charged into the room, their gaze falling on the bed.

The room was dark without a lit lamp, illuminated only by the moonlight coming through the window, which faintly revealed a person lying under the bulging bedclothes.

One of the intruders didn’t hesitate to strike at the figure on the bed with a knife, but there was no sound of cutting flesh.

Just then, dozens of people surged in through the door, and the lamp inside the room suddenly lit up.

Only then did the three assailants realize they had been duped and began swinging their knives, attempting to fight their way out.

The guards who arrived were all skilled in martial arts.

After a few moves, the assailants were overwhelmed.

Xiao Jinyan stepped inside, his gaze resting on one of the figures, who stood tall with a black cloth covering his face, revealing only his dark eyes.

A cold light flickered in his eyes, "Elder brother, stop your futile struggle. You won’t escape tonight."