The prince longs for me every night after mastering thought-reading
Chapter 283 - 282: You Are Out of Points? Use the Same Method to Poison Her

Chapter 283: Chapter 282: You Are Out of Points? Use the Same Method to Poison Her

Xiao Jinyan’s eyes were full of worry, "How could one suddenly fall if there was nothing wrong?"

Shen Chuwei couldn’t help rolling her eyes, wondering why he even had to ask.

She tiptoed with her soft and feeble toes, whispering into Xiao Jinyan’s ear, "Isn’t it because of your vigorous efforts last night?"

She spoke very softly, fearing that Liu Xi at the door would overhear.

Xiao Jinyan’s eyes paused, "It was my fault for being too reckless."

After saying that, he picked Shen Chuwei up horizontally and placed her on the bed.

What’s the use of just knowing?

Hold back!

After washing up, Shen Chuwei and Xiao Jinyan had breakfast together.

Shen Chuwei was truly hungry, grabbing a crystal bun and gobbling one after another.

Seeing this, Xiao Jinyan reminded her, "Eat slowly, be careful not to choke."

As soon as the words left his mouth, Shen Chuwei really did choke, her face turning red.

Xiao Jinyan stood up and patted her back, "Can’t you eat slower?"

After recovering, Shen Chuwei complained, "Isn’t it because I am hungry?"

Xiao Jinyan replied, "There’s no need to rush at this moment."

"I will eat slower." Shen Chuwei grabbed a crystal bun and bit half of it.

Seeing this, Xiao Jinyan shook his head helplessly and sat back down.

"I have already found out who poisoned the chickens and ducks."

Shen Chuwei had just stuffed the other half of the crystal bun into her mouth, her cheeks bulging as she asked, "Who?"

Xiao Jinyan answered concisely, "Concubine Xue, both times it was her."

Shen Chuwei was puzzled, "Why would she want to poison chickens and ducks? They didn’t provoke her."

"She is targeting you," Xiao Jinyan said, frowning as he thought of Xueyan’s inner thoughts.

"Why’d she target me through poisoning chickens and ducks? Five were wastefully lost." If she wanted to poison me, I’m not afraid—

Xiao Jinyan frowned, "What nonsense are you talking?"

Shen Chuwei shook her head, extending her chopsticks into the drawer and grabbing another crystal bun to bite into.

Xiao Jinyan said, "Chickens and ducks are just poultry, how could they compare to you?"

Shen Chuwei nodded in agreement, "Your Highness is right,"

Her mouth full of crystal bun, her words muffled.

Xiao Jinyan stared at her for a while before lowering his head to continue eating his breakfast.

Shen Chuwei looked up at Xiao Jinyan and saw him daintily sipping porridge, his eating manner elegant and graceful, a truly pleasing sight.

She curiously asked, "Your Highness, where did you get Xuetuan from?"

Xiao Jinyan paused, putting down his spoon and wiping his mouth with a handkerchief, "Why do you suddenly ask about this?"

Shen Chuwei said, "I’m just curious. Xuetuan is so clever and capable."

Xiao Jinyan spoke deeply, "We were stranded together, and I brought him back when returning to the country."

Shen Chuwei asked further, "How were you stranded?"

Xiao Jinyan paused in his wiping, silent for a long while, then spoke lightly, "On my way back from being a hostage in another country, I encountered unexpected dangers."

Shen Chuwei nodded, "I see, Xuetuan also shared hardships with Your Highness."

Xiao Jinyan gave no definite response.

Before leaving, Xiao Jinyan asked, "Do you have any poison?"

Shen Chuwei looked puzzled, "What do you need poison for, Your Highness?"

Xiao Jinyan snorted, "Since Xueyan poisoned your chickens and ducks, let her taste what it’s like to be poisoned, the kind that won’t kill."

"I do." Shen Chuwei turned around, took out the medicine box, opened the lid, and after searching for a while, she found a small bottle and handed it to Xiao Jinyan.

"Your Highness, this is a powder that can cause red rashes on the face, it appears to be an allergic reaction."

Xiao Jinyan held the medicine bottle, a flicker of confusion in his eyes, "Allergic?"

Shen Chuwei thought for a moment, it seemed that the term ’allergy’ did not exist in ancient times.

She explained, "It means that the body doesn’t adapt to this powder, leading to the onset of the disease."

"I understand," Xiao Jinyan said, looking at the medicine in his hand, then asked, "How do I use it?"

Shen Chuwei told Xiao Jinyan how to use the medicine.

After hearing the explanation, Xiao Jinyan took the medicine and left.

After Xiao Jinyan left, Shen Chuwei went back to sleep.

Qimeng Hall

Xueyan had not slept well last night, and even after taking a petal bath upon returning, she still felt the stench of chicken dung on her body.

She lit two incense burners in the room, which barely allowed her to fall asleep.

She got up a bit late today, and upon seeing the porridge in the bowl at breakfast, she thought of her close encounter with chicken dung last night and immediately felt nauseous and vomited.

Shuiyao asked worriedly, "Princess, are you alright?"

Xueyan gritted her teeth, "It’s all Shen Chuwei’s fault."

Shuiyao looked at the untouched breakfast on the table and asked, "Princess, do you want me to get you a different breakfast?"

"No need." Xueyan ate a bit of the meal and then asked Shuiyao to clear the breakfast away.

Xueyan sent someone to find out that Xiao Jinyan would be having lunch in the Crown Prince’s Bedchamber today.

Before lunchtime, Xueyan dressed up and went to the Crown Prince’s Bedchamber.

Seeing Xiao Jinyan from a distance, she approached him happily, "Your Highness, you’ve returned?"

Hearing her, Xiao Jinyan stopped in his tracks and turned his head, only to see Xueyan with a smiling face, happily approaching him.

"Does Concubine Xue have something to discuss?"

With a joyful smile, Xueyan said, "I would like to have lunch with Your Highness."

Xiao Jinyan nodded, "Hmm."

When Xueyan saw Xiao Jinyan nod, she happily reached out to link her arm through his, but Xiao Jinyan subtly evaded and went straight inside.

Xueyan’s hand hung in midair, and watching the tall figure walking straight ahead, she withdrew her hand disappointedly and followed him inside.

The lunch was prepared by the Imperial Kitchen.

Xiao Jinyan usually didn’t drink alcohol, so when the dishes were served, he had them serve the rice.

Seeing no alcohol on the table, Xueyan curiously asked Xiao Jinyan, "Your Highness, you don’t drink alcohol?"

Xiao Jinyan’s voice was cold and distant, "I occasionally drink a few cups but not usually."

Xiao Jinyan always kept others at a distance, and Xueyan knew this, so she hoped that by changing herself, Xiao Jinyan would become more gentle.

"My father loves to drink, and my mother often has to manage him; he often drinks secretly," Xueyan shared a personal joy.

Xiao Jinyan replied indifferently, "One shouldn’t speak in bed or talk during meals."

Just when Xueyan was enjoying the conversation, Xiao Jinyan’s remark felt like a cold bucket of water poured over her head, extinguishing her mood to talk.

"I understand," Xueyan picked up her chopsticks, took some food from the dishes, and ate in small bites.

The lunch ended in a quiet and awkward atmosphere.

Xueyan gracefully wiped the corners of her mouth with her silk handkerchief, her eyes looking towards Xiao Jinyan, "Your Highness, will you be busy later?"

Xiao Jinyan nodded, "Hmm."

Playing with the handkerchief in her hand, Xueyan continued, "Would it be alright if Your Highness comes to my hall for dinner today? I will have a lavish dinner prepared."

Xiao Jinyan nodded again, "Hmm, I will come after I finish my work."

Xueyan’s eyes brightened with joy, "Then I will wait for Your Highness in Qimeng Hall."

As Xiao Jinyan stood up, Xueyan also rose and quickly walked up to him.

Without a sound, Xiao Jinyan shifted his position slightly, and the two nearly brushed shoulders.