The prince longs for me every night after mastering thought-reading
Chapter 305 - 304: What kind of thoughts is she hiding? An incredible person comes to visit her

Chapter 305: Chapter 304: What kind of thoughts is she hiding? An incredible person comes to visit her

Where would Shen Chuwei dare to say what her initial intention was when she gave the fragrant pouch?

She gave a vague response, "Old fragrant pouches aren’t as good as new ones; they’re not suitable for carrying close to the body."

Xiao Jinyan was so clever that he quickly got to the point.

"Then why did you say it was harmful to the body?"

Shen Chuwei kissed Xiao Jinyan’s lips, trying to divert his attention, "Let’s continue, continue."

Xiao Jinyan’s magnetic voice drew closer to her, "What did you put in the fragrant pouch? Hm?"

Shen Chuwei wanted to resist to the death in not saying.

But Xiao Jinyan was too clever, always able to seize her weaknesses, storm the fortress and plunder the land, leaving her with no recourse but to confess in the end.

"Inside the fragrant pouch... there was a kind of herb that helps with marital... harmony."

Xiao Jinyan had suspected that the pouch was unusual, and he looked at her doubtfully, "Marital harmony?"

"Ah!" Shen Chuwei explained a bit right beside Xiao Jinyan’s ear.

After listening, Xiao Jinyan asked further, "What were you really thinking at the time?"

"I was completely thinking of you, with so many women, I feared that you would be willing but lacking the strength... "

The darkening in Xiao Jinyan’s eyes made Shen Chuwei shrink her neck.

Xiao Jinyan looked at her with a smile that was not quite a smile, "Should I be thanking you, then?"

Shen Chuwei shook her head vigorously, "No need, no need."

Xiao Jinyan should have expected that her mind was full of all sorts of jumbled thoughts.

In the end, Shen Chuwei didn’t even have the strength to speak; she watched as Xiao Jinyan gathered her into his arms, and even though it was too hot, she didn’t have the energy to push him away.

The next day, when Shen Chuwei awoke, Xiao Jinyan was long gone from beside her.

Having been grounded yesterday, Xiao Jinyan had climbed the wall to look for her, to make a baby.

If the Emperor found out, wouldn’t he be furious?

The poison in Xueyan had not yet been resolved, she was only slowly being treated with medicines, and although she was able to walk around, her body wasn’t as healthy as before.

Shuiyao came running in happily, "Princess, Lady Shen has been confined to the Xiaoxiang Pavilion by the Emperor’s orders; it has been said she won’t be released until someone else bears a child."

Upon hearing the news, the gloominess that had engulfed Xueyan for days vanished instantly.

Lady Shen, having been the most favored, was now imprisoned in Xiaoxiang Pavilion; it served her right.

"Invite the Imperial Doctor Wen over; the sooner I recover, the sooner I can serve in the bedchamber. Otherwise, others will take advantage."

"This servant will go invite Imperial Doctor Wen right away." Shuiyao heeded the command and ran out.

Lady Chang was overjoyed upon learning that Lady Shen had been confined by the Emperor to Xiaoxiang Pavilion.

With Concubine Xue’s illness, no one else contested for favor.

She dressed up early in the morning, wearing put on makeup and brought Nourishing Soup to the Crown Prince’s Bedchamber.

Xiao Jinyan, having just returned from court, saw Lady Chang dressed in a pink outfit, a pink Pearl Flower in her hair, and golden hairpins swaying as she approached.

Lady Chang liked blue clothes, but ever since she took to wearing pink like Little Nine, she had always worn pink outfits, even choosing pink for her hair decorations.

Lady Chang’s brows and eyes held a gentle smile as she curtsied, "Your Highness, may you be in great peace and safety."

Xiao Jinyan’s voice was cold and distant, "What brings Lady Chang here?"

Lady Chang spoke softly and gently, "Your Highness works hard day and night. This concubine has personally stewed Chicken Soup for you to taste, to nourish Your Highness."

Xiao Jinyan glanced at Huai Xiang, who held the food basket, "Lady Chang is thoughtful. I was just about to visit Concubine Xue, and it would be a perfect opportunity to offer the Chicken Soup as a gift to nourish her health."

Lady Chang’s smile at the corners of her mouth stiffened; involuntarily, she twisted the handkerchief in her hand. Her earnestly stewed Chicken Soup was to be given to Concubine Xue to drink?

Does Concubine Xue deserve it?

Xiao Jinyan listened indifferently to Lady Chang’s dissatisfaction in her heart and didn’t speak, waiting for her answer.

Since the Crown Prince had spoken, Lady Chang found it hard to refuse. She could only muster a forced smile and nod, "Your Highness, of course you may."

Xiao Jinyan: "Then I will visit Concubine Xue."

Lady Chang caught up and asked softly, "Would it be alright if I accompany Your Highness to visit Concubine Xue?"

Xiao Jinyan replied with just one word, "Fine."

Hearing this, Lady Chang felt slightly better in her heart.

When Xueyan saw Xiao Jinyan arrive, she happily got up to greet her, but Xiao Jinyan stopped her.

"Concubine Xue, there is no need to be formal since you’re unwell."

Concubine Xue was overjoyed, "Thank you, Your Highness, for your understanding."

Lady Chang stepped forward and curtsied, her eyes smiling as she looked at Xueyan, "Concubine Xue, I’ve come to visit you. Are you feeling any better?"

Seeing that Lady Chang had also come, disrupting her private time with His Highness, Xueyan naturally wasn’t pleased.

"I have improved quite a bit, thank you Lady Chang for your concern."

"We’re all sisters here; it’s only right that we care for and look out for each other. There’s no need for pleasantries, Concubine Xue," said Lady Chang indifferently, her heart filled with triumph. Her body is weak, yet she still dreams of serving His Highness? She should stop dreaming.

Without changing his expression, Xiao Jinyan said, "Concubine Xue, this is the chicken soup stewed by Lady Chang. Seeing that you are unwell, I specifically brought it for you to nourish your health."

Liu Xi took the chicken soup out from the food box and placed it on the round table before retreating.

When Xueyan heard this, she looked at the bowl of chicken soup and guessed it was prepared by Lady Chang for Xiao Jinyan, but alas, His Highness brought it to nourish her instead.

As she looked at Lady Chang, a flash of triumph crossed the depths of her eyes.

Lady Chang was displeased but did not show it.

Xiao Jinyan observed the various suspicions, jealousy, and dissatisfaction between the two; his goal had been achieved.

Xiaoxiang Pavilion

Shen Chuwei spent the day overseeing the little bunnies as they continued to clear land and plant vegetables. When she grew tired, she sat in the rattan chair, eating peach-flavored ice cream prepared by Chun Xi.

Suddenly, a sound of something heavy hitting the ground reached her, followed by a painful cry of "Ouch."

At the sound, Shen Chuwei looked over and saw a figure falling from the top of the wall. Curious, she got up and walked over.

The figure struggled on the ground for a while before slowly sitting up.

Under the blazing sun, the shining bald head made her quickly guess who it was.

She rested her hands on her knees, staring at Wu Tan with confusion, "Wu Tan, how did you fall from the wall?"

Wu Tan looked towards Shen Chuwei awkwardly as he stood up with the support of the wall, dusting off the dirt on his clothes before raising his head to face her.

Wu Tan said, "There are guards outside, so I couldn’t enter, which has embarrassed me in front of you, Lady Shen."

Shen Chuwei nodded, "What brings you here, then? Did another bird fall from its nest?"

"Hearing that Lady Shen was punished, it was only right for me, who knows you, to come visit," Wu Tan said while taking a wrapped oilpaper packet out of his robe and handing it to her, "This is for you."

Unable to refuse delicious food, Shen Chuwei took the packet and said, "Thank you, little master Wu Tan. You fell trying to deliver me something tasty. Did you get hurt? I have some ointment."

Wu Tan shook his head, "No, it’s nothing."

Just then, a sharp voice from the entrance announced, "The Empress has arrived."

A flicker of confusion crossed Shen Chuwei’s eyes, "Why has the Empress come?"

"I’ll go hide for a bit," Wu Tan said, hastily hobbling towards the bushes in the rear courtyard to avoid suspicion.

Shen Chuwei considered helping him, but just then the gentle voice of the Empress came from behind her, "Lady Shen, what are you doing?"

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Let me explain, the female lead is in the early stages of pregnancy, and she herself still doesn’t know!