The prince longs for me every night after mastering thought-reading
Chapter 476 - 414: The Perfect Solution, His Highness’ Annoying Genius_2

Chapter 476: Chapter 414: The Perfect Solution, His Highness’ Annoying Genius_2

Wanxin laughed and said, "Prince Jinyu doesn’t put on airs deserving of royalty, which makes him easily approachable. Moreover, Prince Jinyu is very meticulous and gentle, qualities that other princes lack."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jinyu felt somewhat embarrassed and said, "I never realized I had so many good qualities."

"Prince Jinyu gives the impression of being the boy next door," Wanxin concluded, then cautiously asked, "Will Prince Jinyu not be angry with such a comment from me?"

Xiao Jinyu shook his head, "Why would I be? That’s just how you feel; it’s not actually true."

Wanxin: "..."

When they reached the doorway, Xiao Jinyu told Wanxin to return, and then he left the Cining Palace himself.

Wanxin stood under the porch, watching Xiao Jinyu’s retreating figure with a smile, then turned around and went in.

Seeing Wanxin return, the Empress Dowager took her hand and asked, "What do you think of Prince Jinyu?"

Wanxin replied with a smile, "I think Prince Jinyu is very nice; he doesn’t put on airs, and he has a good temperament."

"Indeed, Prince Jinyu doesn’t put on airs. Moreover, he hasn’t taken a wife yet, not even a single maid by his side," the Empress Dowager said, eyeing Wanxin closely, "What do you think of being promised to Prince Jinyu?"

Wanxin shyly said, "Empress Dowager, you are the only family I have in this world, and naturally, I will listen to your will. But, would Prince Jinyu even take a fancy to me?"

"You’re so gentle and understanding, what man wouldn’t like you? Just now, I could see that Prince Jinyu has some thoughts about you; why else would he be afraid you’d be punished and personally escort you back?" chuckling as she spoke, the Empress Dowager felt very clever for seeing right through Yuyu’s thoughts.

Wanxin said bashfully, "Then I will heed the Empress Dowager’s decision."

Having lived to such an age, the Empress Dowager could guess from Wanxin’s behavior that she was very willing to do so.

"That’s good, that’s good."

*

Concubine Xu had been stuck in the East Palace for two days, and without Shen Chuwei and the babies, she felt as if the days were dragging on endlessly.

Unable to bear it any longer, she pulled Lady Tao along with her to Fengyi Palace.

"Is it really proper for us to rush off to Fengyi Palace without warning?" Lady Tao asked with some concern.

"What’s improper about it? We haven’t paid our respects to the Empress or the Crown Princess for so long. As their close relatives, we should naturally go pay our respects," Concubine Xu asserted confidently.

Upon hearing this, Lady Tao paused, "...That seems to make sense."

Concubine Xu proudly said, "Of course, it does. What I say always makes sense."

The two made their way to Fengyi Palace and after being announced, followed Eunuch De inside.

Upon learning of Concubine Xu and Lady Tao’s visit, Shen Chuwei, carrying Susu, came out to greet them.

"Concubine Xu, Lady Tao, welcome."

"Crown Princess, I’ve been dying to see you, no, I’ve missed you terribly," Concubine Xu said, eying Susu in Shen Chuwei’s arms and reaching out to hold her, "Susu, would you like a hug from your godmother?"

Susu obligingly stretched out her arms for a hug.

Concubine Xu happily took Susu into her arms and, seeing the small child’s smiling face, couldn’t help but smile too.

Lady Tao held Susu’s small hand, "Susu really does get cuter every time I see her."

Concubine Xu said proudly, "Of course, whose goddaughter do you think she is?"

Resisting a laugh, Lady Tao teased, "Susu resembles the Crown Princess."

"The autumn hunting festival is just a few days away. Would you two like to join?" Shen Chuwei suggested, feeling that they might be bored staying in the palace all the time and could use some fresh air at the autumn hunting festival.

"Of course, I’d love to go. I’ve never been before," said Concubine Xu, who would have jumped with excitement if she had not been holding Susu.

She then realized an important question, "Would His Highness allow us to go?"

"It seems difficult," Lady Tao admitted, wanting very much to go but afraid that His Highness wouldn’t allow it.

Shen Chuwei paused for a moment, "He should, I think. He has even taken Lady Chang before."

From afar, the Empress saw this scene, the three of them chatting and laughing without any pretence or hypocrisy, their smiles genuine and earnest.

This was a rare sight in the palace.

She also envied them for their ability to sincerely treat the Crown Princess with friendship, despite the Crown Prince’s exclusive devotion to her. Their sincere treatment of the Crown Princess was truly commendable.

After Concubine Xu and Lady Tao had left, Shen Chuwei went to find Xiao Jinyan.

When she appeared in the study room, Xiao Jinyan was pleasantly surprised; Chuwei must have missed him terribly to come looking for him.

Shen Chuwei approached the desk and glanced over the memorials in front of him, "Your Highness."

Xiao Jinyan lifted his eyes to look at her, "Chuwei, what is it?"

Shen Chuwei walked around the desk, took Xiao Jinyan’s hand with a hint of coyness, "Your Highness, I have something to discuss with you."

Xiao Jinyan looked at her hesitant manner, assuming she wanted to ask him to take her back.

"What is it? Let’s hear it."

Shen Chuwei asked, "Your Highness, are we going to the autumn hunting festival together?"

Xiao Jinyan was a touch disappointed but nevertheless nodded. He didn’t wonder how she knew because the Emperor must have gone to see the Empress, and naturally, Chuwei had learned of it.

Shen Chuwei cheekily moved closer, "Then, can we take Concubine Xu and Lady Tao with us? They haven’t left the palace in a long time and are almost going stir-crazy.

Xiao Jinyan huffed, "You sure think of them for everything good, don’t you?"

Shen Chuwei said, "But being good goes both ways, right? They treat me well, and I shouldn’t forget them when something nice comes up, should I?"

Xiao Jinyan nodded, "You make a fair point. I can agree to that."

Overjoyed, Shen Chuwei cupped Xiao Jinyan’s handsome face and leaned in for a kiss.

Just as she was about to pull away, a large hand held the back of her head and deepened the kiss.

Xiao Jinyan hadn’t been intimate with Chuwei for several days. Given a kiss so willingly, why would he let go?

Dizzy and confused, Shen Chuwei, regaining a bit of clarity, found herself wrapped in Xiao Jinyan’s arms, sitting on his lap.

Xiao Jinyan whispered huskily into her ear, "Chuwei, you truly are a tease."

Shen Chuwei’s face turned bright red, completely befuddled, "How have I become a tease?"

Xiao Jinyan swept her up in his arms and stood, heading straight for the bed behind him.

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