The prince longs for me every night after mastering thought-reading
Chapter 358 - 347: Complaint to the Crown Prince and Empress, Climbing Through the Window At Midnight

Chapter 358: Chapter 347: Complaint to the Crown Prince and Empress, Climbing Through the Window At Midnight

Deep within the official road, the sound of horse hooves approached from afar.

Birds, scared off by the noise, took to the sky with outstretched wings.

Growing closer and closer until a black horse was seen charging head-on.

Weichi raised his arm, signaling the men behind him to stop.

Xiao Jinyan pulled the reins tightly, causing the horse to lift its front hooves and neigh before finally coming to a stable halt.

The black horse’s rider also reined in his steed, then leapt off its back and stepped forward a few paces to salute with his fist in his palm, "Your Highness, this is a letter from Prince Yuyu for you."

Upon learning the letter was from his younger brother, Xiao Jinyan’s brow furrowed. Could something have happened?

He took the letter and shook it open, scanning the contents with rising anger in his ink-black pupils.

Clenching the letter in his hand, he saw it crumble into pieces.

Weichi noticed his master’s complexion turn ominously dark; despite it being summer, he could feel the icy pressure radiating from him.

"Master, what has happened?"

Xiao Jinyan said coldly, "Someone took advantage of my absence to make a move on Lady Shen."

Weichi’s brow furrowed, "Who would be so bold as to lay a hand on Lady Shen?"

Xiao Jinyan should have returned to the Capital ten days ago, but due to an urgent matter that needed his attention, his return had been delayed.

"We will not rest along the way." After saying this, Xiao Jinyan spurred his horse’s flanks, snapped the whip, and the horse took off like an arrow released from its bow.

Weichi and the others did not dare delay and quickly followed suit.

The Empress, having fasted for days while praying for blessings at the White Horse Temple, thought of her daughter-in-law and grandson being safe, and felt it was worth it.

The Empress, who had just finished reciting scripture, could hardly swallow another bite of the vegetarian meal.

Qing Ying approached with the letter in hand, "Empress Mother, a letter from Prince Yuyu."

Upon hearing this, the Empress smiled gently, "Yuyu, that child, just a few days apart and he’s already writing to me?"

Qing Ying also smiled, "It shows how much Prince Yuyu and Empress Mother care for each other to be missing you this much after only a few days."

"Naturally, I raised Yuyu myself; the feeling, of course, runs deep," the Empress said with a sparkle in her eyes, eager to open the letter.

But the moment she saw the contents, her face turned livid with fury.

In the letter, Xiao Jinyu vividly described how the Emperor refused to listen to him and wouldn’t hear his explanations, making the Empress feel as if she were right there, raring to rush to her daughter-in-law’s defense even before finishing the letter.

After reading it, the Empress slammed her hand onto the table next to her, its tremor resonating throughout the hall.

"That damned Emperor, he doesn’t even recognize his own grandson!"

Seeing the Empress in a rage, Qing Ying softly advised, "Empress Mother, please do not anger yourself sick."

"And my own niece, to actually accuse Lady Shen of adultery with a Guard, how dare she! That’s my very own grandson!"

At this, even Qing Ying couldn’t help but feel angry, "Lady Liang as well, how could she commit such acts?"

The Empress was beside herself, "I’ve only been away for a few days, and they’ve managed to stir up such a mess."

Qing Ying tried to soothe her, "Empress Mother, please don’t worry. Surely the Emperor would not harm Lady Shen without distinguishing right from wrong."

"I can only hope so," commanded the Empress, "Qing Ying, prepare at once, we’re returning to the palace immediately. I want to see who dares to harm my precious grandson!"

The Empress, set to return to the palace the next day, left the White Horse Temple ahead of schedule.

Most people in the East Palace were simply waiting for a good show, waiting for the moment Lady Shen would be sentenced by the Emperor.

They assumed that Lady Shen spent her days in Xiaoxiang Pavilion living in fear and trepidation.

Yet, the Xiaoxiang Pavilion was still full of life, without a trace of fear to be felt.

Although the meals sent from the Imperial Kitchen were either spoiled or the plain cabbage soup without oil.

But that did not deter them, as their beloved little uncle, Prince Yuyu, would send over fresh pig trotters, beef, and pork every day.

And Xiyun Pavilion had its chicken and ducks.

Today, Xiao Jinyu carried fresh pork on his back and, in full view of the guards, climbed over the wall with finesse.

The watching Guards: "..." Prince Yuyu, you’re already here, must you be so brazen in climbing over the wall?

We’re not blind~

After delivering the pork, Xiao Jinyu went back the way he came, leaping down from the wall, dusting off his hands, and didn’t forget to console the watching Guards, "You all have worked hard."

Guards: "..." Are you worried we wouldn’t find out?

Actually, the first time Xiao Jinyu climbed over the wall to deliver items, the guards reported it to the Emperor.

The Emperor knows his son well. If he doesn’t let him send the items, he will definitely think of other methods, so he simply turned a blind eye.

After the truth of the matter was investigated, no amount of pleading from anyone would help.

News from the Sky Prison said that Qin Xiao wouldn’t confess.

The Emperor frowned, "Continue the interrogation."

The baby was growing faster than usual, and its belly had gotten much larger.

It was Chun Xi who had discovered this.

Shen Chuwei said, "This is all thanks to you, Chun Xi."

Chun Xi looked puzzled, "My lady, how is it the servant’s credit?"

Shen Chuwei said seriously, "Because you, Chun Xi, make Braised Pork and crystal pork hocks for the baby every day. That’s why the baby is growing so fast."

Chun Xi: "..." She should have known, she could never keep up with her lady’s train of thought.

Shen Chuwei spoke with a smiling face, "Chun Xi, the baby says it wants to eat Roast Duck tonight."

Chun Xi looked at her lady as she boldly made excuses, really, she used any excuse or reason she could.

Just the other day, she said she missed Your Highness because she wasn’t allowed to eat something.

Now the babies have become her reason for wanting to eat again.

Could she say no?

Of course not.

Chun Xi let Little Guizi throw a very plump duck over the wall to Xiaoxiang Pavilion to be handled by a little bunny.

Chun Xi was in charge of marinating and roasting.

For the evening meal, Shen Chuwei got her wish and ate the Roast Duck, satisfyingly sucking on her fingers.

"How many ducks are left in the Xiyun Pavilion?"

Chun Xi replied, "My lady, the big ones are gone, only the young ones are left."

Shen Chuwei nodded, "Then let’s have roast chicken next time!"

Chun Xi: "..."

Shen Chuwei said, "The little ducks have to make an effort to grow and lay eggs too."

Chun Xi: "..." No matter how hard they try, they can’t keep up with the speed at which you, my lady, eat them.

Nighttime

Concubine Xu had not seen Shen Chuwei for two days and three nights and felt that life was far less fun.

She knew Shen Chuwei was a foodie, and now that she was locked up, life would definitely not be as good as before, fearing she might become thin from hunger, and the baby would grow slowly.

Just as Concubine Xu was worrying, the missing black-clad figure appeared.

His tall figure unexpectedly appeared in front of Concubine Xu.

Concubine Xu was startled at first, not expecting the black-clad figure to return.

But when she thought about how he had broken his word and disappeared, she felt somewhat disgruntled.

"What are you doing here?"

The black-clad figure walked over, sat down in front of Concubine Xu, took a tea cup of his own accord, and poured himself a cup of cold tea.

"I came because I wanted to."

The voice of the black-clad figure was magnetic and pleasant to hear, yet carried a hint of nonchalance.

Concubine Xu, unable to contain her frustration, said, "Do you think this is your own house? Come whenever you feel like it?"

The black-clad figure casually sipped the tea, "With enough Kung Fu, you can enter the Imperial Palace whenever you want."

Concubine Xu: "..."

ps: One more update