The prince longs for me every night after mastering thought-reading
Chapter 284 - 283: Does it feel satisfying to disfigure faces, don’t you feel uncomfortable lying down?

Chapter 284: Chapter 283: Does it feel satisfying to disfigure faces, don’t you feel uncomfortable lying down?

At this moment, the distance between the two was the closest it had ever been.

With her eyelids lowered, Xueyan followed Xiao Jinyan, holding a handkerchief in her small hand.

Xiao Jinyan glanced down at Xueyan, then walked out of the bedchamber.

A breeze blew towards him, and Xiao Jinyan flicked his sleeves.

Xueyan smelled the fragrance of flowers and squinted her eyes in delight.

Standing in the path of the wind, Xiao Jinyan glanced back at Xueyan, who was closely behind him, and said indifferently, "Concubine Xue, go back. I am heading to the Imperial Study Room."

Xueyan nodded happily, "Concubine will wait for Your Highness in Qimeng Hall for dinner."

Xiao Jinyan withdrew his gaze and strode towards the Imperial Study Room.

Xueyan, watching Xiao Jinyan walk away, was secretly thrilled in her heart, certain that she would serve him tonight.

Once back, she instructed Shuiyao to prepare a lavish assortment of food and wine for the evening, to indulge to their heart’s content.

"Rest assured, Princess, I will take good care of everything." Shuiyao was also happy knowing the Princess was to serve tonight.

She promptly ordered the servants to start preparing.

Xueyan also bathed and changed her clothes ahead of time, not forgetting the fresh flower petals.

She did not neglect the essential oils for skincare.

By dusk, a sumptuous dinner was ready, and fine wine was on hand.

After bathing and changing, Xueyan sat in the room, eagerly anticipating Xiao Jinyan’s arrival.

During the wait, she scratched her face countless times, feeling a persistent itch.

She dared not scratch too hard, for fear of breaking the skin.

Shuiyao walked in happily, but when her eyes fell on Xueyan, she was startled, "Princess, what’s wrong with your face?"

Frowning, Xueyan said, "My face feels itchy."

"Princess, don’t scratch any more. I’ll fetch a mirror for you." Shuiyao turned to get a mirror and handed it to Xueyan, urging her to look at her own reflection,

Xueyan, puzzled, looked into the mirror to see her face flushed with tiny red spots, and she screamed in horror.

"Ah!!"

Pushing the bronze mirror away, Xueyan didn’t dare to look at the face any longer. She shivered as she said, "Why is this happening? My face shouldn’t look like this."

A woman’s face is her most treasured feature, especially for a beautiful princess, isn’t it?

"Don’t be scared, Princess. I’ll call the Imperial Doctor right away." Shuiyao ran out.

In no time, she brought back the warm-hearted Imperial Doctor.

"Imperial Doctor, please examine our Princess quickly," Shuiyao said, nearly in tears.

The Imperial Doctor stepped forward and saw Xueyan covering her face with a handkerchief. He spoke gently, "Concubine Xue, may this humble doctor have a look at your face?"

After hesitating, Xueyan revealed her face for the Imperial Doctor to see, "Imperial Doctor, what’s wrong with my face? Will it disfigure me?"

The Imperial Doctor replied, "Let me have a look first, and then we will know."

Wiping away her tears, Shuiyao said, "Please check carefully, Doctor. Her face is very important to our Princess."

"I understand." The Imperial Doctor put down his medicine box and began to examine Xueyan, following procedure.

Xueyan was extremely anxious, her beautiful eyes swollen with tears.

After some diagnosis, the Imperial Doctor said, "This is a very rare form of tinea. You must not be exposed to sunlight, cannot be in the wind, and must not consume foods with strong flavors. You need to recuperate indoors for a few days, and the condition will improve with some medication."

"Will there be scarring?" Xueyan’s main concern was this.

The Imperial Doctor said, "You need to pay attention to a few things daily, otherwise there might be scarring."

After the Imperial Doctor left the ointment and departed, Xueyan suddenly remembered that Xiao Jinyan was coming for dinner tonight. She couldn’t let him see her in this ghastly state.

In a panic, she ordered, "Shuiyao, tell His Highness that I am not feeling well tonight and cannot see him."

"I’ll go right away," Shuiyao said, scurrying off on her errand.

Stepping out from the Bedchamber, Xiao Jinyan spotted Shuiyao running towards him from a distance and bowing, "Your Highness, may you be blessed with peace and safety."

Xiao Jinyan feigned ignorance, "Why the rush? What would others think?"

"Your Highness, my lady Shen Chuwei is feeling unwell. I’m afraid she won’t be able to meet with you tonight," Shuiyao said, bowing her head.

Xiao Jinyan, suspecting the medicine had taken effect, asked gravely, "How is she unwell? Did you call for the Imperial Doctor?"

"The Imperial Doctor has already been summoned, and he said there’s nothing serious, just that she needs good rest," Shuiyao said guiltily.

Xiao Jinyan couldn’t even bother to feign concern, saying, "If that’s the case, you go back and attend to your lady."

"I understand," Shuiyao bowed and withdrew.

Seeing Shuiyao return, Xueyan quickly asked, "What did His Highness say?"

"His Highness is quite concerned about the Princess and even asked whether the Imperial Doctor was called," Shuiyao repeated the earlier conversation.

Xueyan felt slightly relieved but then asked, "Did His Highness say anything about visiting me?"

Shuiyao shook her head, "No, His Highness told me to take good care of the Princess."

Xueyan felt a pang of disappointment, fearing that Xiao Jinyan would be repulsed by the sight of her face and was disheartened that he was not coming. She questioned whether Xiao Jinyan truly cared about her.

Not long after Shuiyao left, Imperial Doctor Wen arrived.

Xiao Jinyan asked softly, "How is it?"

"Your Highness, Concubine Xue has developed many red spots on her face and her cheeks are significantly reddened; it won’t heal anytime soon. I have advised her to refrain from certain foods and to avoid wind and sun exposure for the next few days," Imperial Doctor Wen said leisurely.

Xiao Jinyan nodded in satisfaction.

That afternoon, Xiao Jinyan had already informed Imperial Doctor Wen in advance, so when Shuiyao summoned the doctor, she fittingly called for Wen.

Thus, the scene was set.

Concubine Xue can finally have some peace for a while.

Xiao Jinyan withdrew his gaze and turned to enter Hehuan Hall.

Upon entering Hehuan Hall, Xiao Jinyan briefly recounted the event to Shen Chuwei.

Shen Chuwei had enjoyed the day, having two servings of pork knuckle at lunch.

Hearing of Xueyan’s allergic reaction, she said, "That’s revenge sorted."

Xiao Jinyan made no comment.

For dinner, there was stewed vermicelli, one of Shen Chuwei’s favorites.

Not only that, but there was also pork belly stir-fried with potato powder, another of Shen Chuwei’s favorites.

Xiao Jinyan, looking at the steaming dishes, noticed one he had not seen before, and pointing at it, he asked, "What dish is this?"

Shen Chuwei’s gaze fell upon the freshly cooked dish, her mouth watering at the sight.

"Pork belly stir-fried with potato powder, incredibly delicious."

"I shall taste it," Xiao Jinyan said with curiosity, picking up a piece for his bowl to cool.

The potato powder was made from mountain yams harvested last year, and although the quantity was not plentiful, it would last a substantial while.

After tasting the pork belly with potato powder, Xiao Jinyan lavishly praised, "This dish is quite delicious."

"Of course, how could the dishes I love not be tasty?" Shen Chuwei said, hardly waiting to pick some up with her chopsticks to enjoy with delight.

Without any disturbances from outsiders, they enjoyed a hearty meal together.

That night it was natural to stay over in Hehuan Hall.

After bathing, Xiao Jinyan approached the bed where Shen Chuwei lay face down, still clad in a camisole and shorts that left her