The prince longs for me every night after mastering thought-reading
Chapter 202 - 201: Holding a Big Furnace

Chapter 202: Chapter 201: Holding a Big Furnace

Xiao Jinyan saw her standing still and urged, "What are you stunned for?"

Shen Chuwei felt a bit embarrassed, "Your Highness, your concubine wishes to relieve herself."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jinyan paused for a moment, "Go ahead."

"Thank you, Your Highness." Shen Chuwei slipped away like a wisp of smoke, carefully closing the door behind her as she left.

Xiao Jinyan looked at her anxious demeanor, amused that she was so shy about simply attending to a bath.

Shen Chuwei ran all the way out and hurried into the latrine.

She really did need to relieve herself, driven by her nervousness.

Why had Xiao Jinyan suddenly wanted her to attend to his bath? Didn’t he dislike others watching him?

After resolving her physiological needs, she returned to the guest room, still puzzled.

By then, Xiao Jinyan had already nearly finished bathing. Seeing Shen Chuwei return, he lightly laughed, "Why have you only now come back?"

Shen Chuwei replied, feeling guilty, "Your concubine had a stomach ache."

Xiao Jinyan was noncommittal, "Have someone change the bath water."

Shen Chuwei had someone replace the water, stepped into the tub, and was enveloped by the warm water, which felt incredibly comfortable.

It also greatly alleviated the fatigue from traveling over the last several days.

Suddenly, Xiao Jinyan’s voice came from behind the screen, "Xiao Jiu, did you take your clothes?"

Shen Chuwei was startled and hurried to check her clothes, relieved to find she had taken them all.

"Your Highness, I’ve taken all my clothes," she assured.

Lying on the bed, Xiao Jinyan smiled faintly, "That’s good."

After finishing her bath, Shen Chuwei saw Xiao Jinyan on the bed, showing signs of fatigue.

She walked over, took off her shoes, and climbed into bed.

Xiao Jinyan watched Shen Chuwei climb into bed with an expression that never tired of watching; he always found her butt-in-the-air way of climbing into bed amusing.

Shen Chuwei pulled the quilt over herself and lay down, revealing just her head, "Your Highness, let’s sleep."

"Hmm." Xiao Jinyan blew out the lamp before lying down and pulled her into his arms, nestling his face against her neck, inhaling the sweet scent that was uniquely hers.

Shen Chuwei didn’t dare move, feeling as if she were backed against a large furnace, so very hot.

What had been going on recently?

Why had Xiao Jinyan also adopted the habit of holding something as he slept?

Every time he held her, she found it impossible to fall asleep immediately.

It greatly affected her sleep.

Could it be possible that the habit of holding something while sleeping was hereditary?

As Shen Chuwei pondered this, she drifted off to sleep.

Though the beauty in his arms gave Xiao Jinyan some thoughts, the continuous travel had left him somewhat tired.

He didn’t want to simply consummate their marriage with Shen Chuwei casually.

The next morning, the group continued their journey and finally arrived at Yongqian City in the afternoon, the destination of this trip.

The streets of Yongqian were bustling and very spacious.

Weichi found the largest restaurant, the Yongxing Restaurant.

After several days of travel, everyone had their fill of food and drink and slept very soundly that night.

The next day

Shen Chuwei slept in until the sun was high, and when she opened her eyes, Xiao Jinyan was no longer in bed.

Chun Xi came in to attend to her washing and grooming.

Shen Chuwei asked, "Do you know where His Highness has gone?"

Chun Xi shook her head, "This servant is not sure, he left early in the morning with Weichi and Qin Xiao."

After freshening up, Chun Xi brought over the breakfast.

Shen Chuwei was already famished by then. Seeing the food in front of her, not only did it look appealing, she ate quite a lot, finding the taste to her liking as well.

After having her fill, Shen Chuwei took Xuetuan out to the courtyard to bask in the sun.

"Who knows what the Master is out doing this time? It’s my first time traveling so far from home," Chun Xi’s initial excitement hadn’t worn off; if anything, she was becoming more agitated.

"I’ve never traveled far either. I’ve heard Yongqian City is considered the second city of Daxia, bustling and with likely plenty of street food. It would be wonderful if we could go out tonight."

At that time, their anticipation of visiting the snack street that evening grew as they recalled what Xiao Jinyan and the others had mentioned when they saw her.

Just as Shen Chuwei was filled with anticipation, a slim man approached with a smile, bowing courteously, "Young Master, I overheard your conversation just now—are you not from around here?"

Shen Chuwei sized up the man in front of her: dressed in cyan-green attire with the look of a scholar and, like Xiao Jinyu, holding a folding fan in his hand.

She nodded, "Hmm, something the matter?"

"I am a local here, surname Qian. I’m well acquainted with the area. The snack street is in the southeastern alley, quite lively even during the day. If Young Master wishes to go, I can show you the way." offered Master Qian.

Chun Xi declined without hesitation, "Thank you for your kindness, but we can’t just venture out without our Master."

Master Qian continued with a smile, "Didn’t you say your Master has stepped out? The snack street is not far, just a few steps away."

Shen Chuwei was tempted, "Really just a few steps?"

Master Qian slapped his chest in assurance, "Of course, why would I deceive you, Young Master?"

Shen Chuwei grabbed Chun Xi’s hand, a bit excited, "Chun Xi, let’s go take a look."

Chun Xi was worried, "Young Master, the Master has yet to return. How can we leave? The Master would get angry if she comes back and finds us gone."

"No worries, we’ll make it quick," assured Shen Chuwei as she pulled Chun Xi to her feet, "Please lead the way."

Master Qian chuckled triumphantly to himself—they took the bait at last.

"Very well, please follow me," he said.

Shen Chuwei followed Master Qian out of Yongxing Restaurant.

After a good while, they ventured further into an increasingly remote area.

Chun Xi became worried, "Young Master, something doesn’t feel right."

Shen Chuwei pointed at a wall ahead, "It is indeed off; we’re heading into a dead end."

"Young Master, you really are delicate. You could fetch a good price," Master Qian chuckled maliciously, eyeing them as if seeing cash.

Two burly brutes came up from behind, clearly toughs just by their looks.

Chun Xi, trembling with fear but still protective, positioned herself in front of Shen Chuwei, "How dare you, you can’t capture my Master."

Master Qian instructed, "Take them."

The two burly brutes, far from gentle or respectful, made their move to seize them.

Shen Chuwei quickly pulled Chun Xi behind her, grabbed the men’s wrists, and squeezed forcefully, eliciting a scream of pain.

Shen Chuwei’s grip on their acupoints was precise and ruthless—a force even a bull couldn’t endure.

She then lifted her foot and struck their chins. With two audible cracks, a mouthful of teeth shattered, and blood gushed copiously.

Seeing this, Master Qian turned to flee in terror, but Shen Chuwei picked up a brick from the ground, whacking him precisely on the back of the head, causing him to collapse unconscious.

Shen Chuwei brushed the dust off her hands, "Do they really think I’m that easy to bully?"

Chun Xi watched in awe as Shen Chuwei took down three men in the blink of an eye, looking up to her with adoration, "Young Master, you are so formidable."

Shen Chuwei smiled, "Of course. How could I get by in this world without knowing some Kung Fu?"

They left the alley and inquired about the snack street. Learning it was quite a distance away, they had no choice but to head back to their lodging.

It wasn’t until the lamps were lit that Xiao Jinyan returned.

At the dinner table, Shen Chuwei didn’t dare mention what happened during the day, fearing Xiao Jinyan would be angered.

After dinner, Xiao Jinyan asked for hot water to be prepared for a bath.

This left Shen Chuwei no chance to propose an outing to explore the street food.

While waiting, Xiao Jinyan’s slightly deep voice suddenly carried from behind the screen, "Little Nine, I’ve forgotten my clothes."