The prince longs for me every night after mastering thought-reading
Chapter 484 - 420: Showing off their love and actually got scolded, the green tea b*tch turns green after meeting a straightforward man.

Chapter 484: Chapter 420: Showing off their love and actually got scolded, the green tea b*tch turns green after meeting a straightforward man.

The laughter from Miss Han just now was because Xiao Jinyu wanted to kiss her and got interrupted, revealing a temper like a little wolf dog.

"It’s nothing, what did Guard Qin bring?"

"Something to eat." Xiao Jinyu presented the items from the oiled paper package like treasures, and upon seeing the hot meat patties, he directly handed one to Miss Han.

"This is a meat patty, my sister-in-law’s favorite food. She believes that anything she finds delicious must be delicious. Don’t believe me? Try it."

Miss Han looked down at the meat patty in his hand and, smelling that it was indeed fragrant, she reached out to take it, looked up at Xiao Jinyu, and asked, "You trust the Crown Princess so much?"

Xiao Jinyu replied very straightforwardly, "Of course, my sister-in-law is quite the connoisseur when it comes to delicacies."

"Let me have a taste." Miss Han lowered her head to look at the hot meat patty in her hand, brought it to her mouth with curiosity, and took a bite. The patty was crispy on the outside and spicy on the inside; it actually contained quite a few green peppers and less meat, but the flavor was good.

After seeing her eat, Xiao Jinyu then asked, "Is it tasty?"

"It tastes good." Miss Han lifted her head to look at Xiao Jinyu, handing over the meat patty in her hand, "Do you want to try?"

Seeing her enjoy it so much, Xiao Jinyu became a bit envious, brought the meat patty to his face, and, without being polite, took a bite.

He had eaten meat patties many times before, but he found that this one was the tastiest.

After delivering the goods, Qin Xiao rode his horse to the front of the Maid’s horse carriage, raised his hand, and knocked on the carriage window, "Chun Xi."

Chun Xi was dozing off inside. Hearing someone call her, she opened her eyes, lifted the carriage curtain, and saw Qin Xiao on his tall horse.

"What’s up?"

Qin Xiao took out an oiled paper package from his bosom and passed it over, "For you."

Chun Xi took the oiled paper package from his hand with a look of confusion, felt it was still warm, opened it, and was greeted by the aroma of a few meat patties.

She hadn’t eaten them for a long time and was quite craving them.

Chun Xi took out a meat patty and offered it, "Have a piece."

Qin Xiao shook his head, "Don’t worry about me, you eat."

Chun Xi glanced around. Qin Xiao was a guard; it really wasn’t proper to be seen eating snacks so openly, so she didn’t say anything more.

Qin Xiao then took out a string of candied haws and offered it to her, thinking girls should like candied haws.

"Here."

Seeing the candied haw, Chun Xi’s eyes brightened, "You bought candied haw too."

"Yes." Qin Xiao kept pace with the horse carriage, continuing to offer the candied haw further to Chun Xi.

Chun Xi, looking bashful, reached out and took it.

Weichi turned his head and saw this scene, saying to Lu Zhaoyan, "I didn’t expect it, but Qin Xiao is quite good at making girls happy."

Lu Zhaoyan turned his head upon hearing this and saw Qin Xiao’s stern face showing a rare smile.

"That’s a man in love for you, Your Highness does the same."

As an imperial astronomer like Lu Zhaoyan wasn’t required to follow the autumn hunting expedition, he had volunteered to come along this time mainly because staying in the palace was somewhat stuffy, and he wanted to go out for a change.

After Lu Zhaoyan mentioned this, Weichi, as one of the personal guards, also noticed that his master had changed a lot over the past two years, sometimes catching him smiling for no apparent reason.

Sometimes he seemed extremely pleased, other times, quite the opposite.

Lu Zhaoyan joked, "When you fall in love, you’ll be the same."

Weichi sighed, "I think I’ll pass."

Lu Zhaoyan asked, "What’s the matter?"

Weichi replied, "Didn’t you say I might remain childless? I might as well stay single, so as not to drag down some girl’s family."

Lu Zhaoyan almost forgot about that matter and tried to comfort him, "It’s rare to find a good man like you."

Weichi: "..."

Chun Xi took out a meat patty and began to eat it little by little.

The Maid beside her showed envious eyes toward Chun Xi, but there were also eyes full of jealousy.

"Chun Xi, what’s your relationship with Guard Qin? Why is he so nice to you?"

"Chun Xi, come on, tell us, Qin Xiao couldn’t be your sweetheart, could he?"

Chun Xi lifted her head, about to explain, when she heard someone say in a mocking tone.

"Isn’t that obvious? Their relationship is clearly that of paramours. Guys always start with all kinds of sweet gestures, aiming to take advantage. Girls should still respect themselves, otherwise, ah, once they are tired of playing with you, they’ll dump you, and then there’s nowhere to cry." The speaker was a Maid named Fu Ping, who did menial tasks.

"What business is it of yours what my relationship with Guard Qin is?" Chun Xi sized up the opposite Maid, clothed in palace maid’s attire, though of a lower rank, with a face that was sharp and mean, no wonder her words were so acerbic.

"I didn’t realize that one so young could be fooled by scum males. Indeed, quite pitiful, but remember this lesson for next time, and don’t be deceived again."

Chun Xi may appear petite and delicate, seemingly easy to bully, but in fact, she was not that easy to bully.

Upon hearing those words, Fu Ping immediately became unhappy, "What do you mean by that? I was kindheartedly reminding you, don’t be ungrateful."

Another Maid nearby kindly reminded her, "Fu Ping, she is the Crown Princess’s chief Palace Maid in charge. Provoking her is asking for trouble."

Hearing that Chun Xi was the Crown Princess’s chief Palace Maid in charge, Fu Ping knew she was not someone to mess with and didn’t dare to confront her directly, only feeling somewhat resentful inside.

"What’s so great about being a managing palace maid? We still ride in the same horse carriage."

Chun Xi gnawed on a meat pie and lifted her chin, saying, "Being a managing palace maid isn’t anything special, at least you don’t have to do menial work."

Fu Ping washed clothes every day and felt even more aggrieved. Why should she wash endless laundry day after day when Chun Xi, also a maid, didn’t have to and could instead enjoy good food and drink?

Wanxin sat in the corner, watching the scene with a faint look, also aware of how important status was.

They arrived at the hunting grounds the following afternoon.

Shen Chuwei had been there once before and was quite familiar with the layout, which hadn’t changed in two years.

The tents were set up in advance, and Shen Chuwei followed Xiao Jinyan all the way to their tent.

Xiao Jinyan instructed, "Qin Xiao, sprinkle some realgar around the tent."

"Your subordinate obeys." Qin Xiao went to carry out the task.

Xiao Jinyan turned his gaze back to Shen Chuwei, only to see her and Chun Xi organizing the packs, nearly drooling over her snacks.

"If you’re tired, you can go inside and rest for a while."

Shen Chuwei stretched, "I am feeling a bit sleepy, so I’ll take a nap first."

Xiao Jinyan nodded.

The bed was already made, so Shen Chuwei could go to sleep as soon as she undressed.

After sleeping for an hour, Shen Chuwei woke up thirsty, found the tent empty, and Chun Xi was nowhere to be seen.

She got up, poured herself a cup of cold tea, drank two cups, quenched her thirst, then put on her clothes and emerged from the tent.

She saw Xiao Jinyu coming out of his tent and waving at her when he noticed her.

"Sister-in-law."

Shen Chuwei approached with curiosity, "Where are you planning to go?"

Xiao Jinyu said, "I’m going to catch rabbits, a female one to pair with yours."

Shen Chuwei couldn’t help but laugh out loud, "Pairing up? If they have babies, you can’t eat them anyway, so it’s better not to keep them."

She had planned to roast and fry the fat rabbit at home, but since discussing cooking methods with Xiao Jinyan and upsetting him, she dared not think about eating the rabbit anymore.

They couldn’t let a rabbit ruin their amiable relationship, could they?

She could roast a whole lamb to eat!

Xiao Jinyu nodded in agreement, "Sister-in-law makes sense, but a male and a female together could keep each other company and avoid loneliness."

Shen Chuwei expressed no objections, "That’s fine too."

Just then, a gentle female voice came from behind, "Your Highness the Crown Princess, Prince Jinyu."

Shen Chuwei turned in confusion and saw Wanxin approaching.

Wanxin gave a respectful curtsy, lifted her tender eyes towards Xiao Jinyu, "I have nothing to do, if Prince Jinyu needs any tasks done, you can command me."

Xiao Jinyu was surprised to see Wanxin, "Aren’t you serving the Empress Dowager? What brings you to the hunting grounds?"

"It was the Empress Dowager who sent me here," Wanxin replied with confusion. "Where are you heading, Prince Jinyu?"

Xiao Jinyu, a bit excited, "I am going to catch rabbits for Miss Han, she likes rabbits."

Shen Chuwei thought of catching rabbits and remembered when Xiao Jinyan gave her one. Naively, she thought it was for eating, not realizing it was meant to be a pet~

Wanxin, upon hearing this, expressed a tinge of regret, "Rabbits are so cute, isn’t it a bit cruel?"

Shen Chuwei responded, "Are wild rabbits as cute as pet rabbits?"

Xiao Jinyu was full of question marks, "Do you think it’s very cruel?"

Wanxin nodded, "I just feel it’s too bloody."

Xiao Jinyu said, "Then what are you doing in the hunting grounds? You know the prey inside are all reared by the Imperial Family for hunting. If you can’t stand the sight of blood, then you definitely shouldn’t be in the hunting grounds."

Speaking softly, Wanxin said, "I am not hunting, so I don’t mind."

Shen Chuwei couldn’t help but ask, "You don’t eat meat normally, do you?"

Wanxin, puzzled, "Of course I eat meat. Why do you ask?"

Shen Chuwei said, "You’re so kindhearted, after eating pork, beef, and venison, do you live with guilt every day?"

Xiao Jinyu also chimed in, "Being as merciful as you are, you’d be better off eating vegetarian meals."

Shen Chuwei declared, "I’m someone who can’t live without meat. Vegetarian food, I can’t handle."

Wanxin realized she had overstepped and quickly tried to fix it, "It’s not as exaggerated as you say. I do eat meat."

Xiao Jinyu asked, "Then why did you say capturing rabbits is too cruel?"

Wanxin faltered, "I am just a bit afraid."

Xiao Jinyu then inquired, "We’re having roasted rabbit, grilled wild chicken, and other game tonight. Do you dare to eat it?"

ps: One more Chapter.