The prince longs for me every night after mastering thought-reading
Chapter 518 - 441: Complimenting another man’s physique, the Crown Prince’s jealousy leads to serious consequences

Chapter 518: Chapter 441: Complimenting another man’s physique, the Crown Prince’s jealousy leads to serious consequences

Shen Chuwei was nervous about matchmaking for the first time. She picked up her teacup, blew on it, and took a few sips to bolster her courage.

For the sake of future game meat, she was all in.

"I was just idle, taking on a side job."

Chun Xi asked curiously, "What is a side job?"

Shen Chuwei explained, "It’s doing something extra in your spare time to earn additional income." For example, game meat~

Chun Xi nodded, "This servant understands, but why are you arranging a match for me?"

To ease her nerves, Shen Chuwei drank some more tea. "You and I are the same age. Look, I already have both a son and a daughter. Don’t you think you should start thinking about your own personal matters?"

Seeing how serious Shen Chuwei was, Chun Xi felt compelled to reply, "This servant wants to serve by Master’s side for a few more years and isn’t in a hurry to marry."

"I’m not asking you to marry right away. Just meet him first, and if he seems alright, then get to know him a bit better. How does that sound?" Shen Chuwei, trying her hand at matchmaking for the first time, wasn’t sure how to go about it, but she thought what she said should be right, right?

"Master, I really don’t want to." Chun Xi’s eyes were downcast, her hands fidgeting with her clothing hem, looking both shy and stubbornly insistent.

Shen Chuwei checked again, "You really don’t want to? You don’t even know who I am matchmaking for you with."

Chun Xi shook her head, "Even if this servant were to marry, she would want to marry a man she likes, someone who has a loving relationship like Master and Your Highness. Otherwise, this servant would rather stay unmarried. As for who it is, it doesn’t matter."

"Okay then." Shen Chuwei wouldn’t force anything, and then she grew curious, giving Chun Xi a thorough look, "So, do you have someone you like?"

Chun Xi thought of Qin Xiao and couldn’t help blushing slightly, "There is someone."

Shen Chuwei leaned in, unable to contain her gossipy nature, "Who is it?"

Chun Xi was embarrassed to say, after all, everyone knew each other, and it was a matter of seeing faces every day. Speaking out would also be unfavorable to Qin Xiao.

"I’ll tell Master later."

"If you’re really interested, we’ll have Your Highness help you matchmaking," Shen Chuwei said, then thinking of Qin Xiao, she realized there was little hope there.

Chun Xi was somewhat flustered, "I’m afraid there won’t be a chance."

Shen Chuwei held Chun Xi’s hand reassuringly, "There will be. You’re beautiful and capable, especially with such good culinary skills. There’s no reason why someone wouldn’t be interested in you. Besides, isn’t there a saying, ’a girl chasing a boy is like splitting a gauze’? You could try it out."

Bolstered by Shen Chuwei’s praise, Chun Xi suddenly felt more confident. But then remembering what Qin Xiao had said, her shoulders slumped again.

"We’ll talk about it later. This servant isn’t in a hurry to get married right now."

Shen Chuwei grew curious again, "Is he handsome?"

Chun Xi, her face red, nodded her head.

Qin Xiao was above average in looks and physique, considered quite the catch among the Guards, very handsome indeed.

Hearing this made Shen Chuwei even more curious about who Chun Xi liked, but no matter how she asked, Chun Xi wouldn’t spill the beans; Shen Chuwei could only stay curious.

When they went to bed at night, Shen Chuwei lay on Xiao Jinyan and said, "Your Highness, if Chun Xi wants to get married, would you help her matchmake?"

As his wife’s request, Xiao Jinyan, of course, would agree, especially since Chun Xi had truly been loyal. When Shen Chuwei was nearly punished to the Xiaoxiang Pavilion, Chun Xi had stayed by her side through thick and thin.

"Sure, I can arrange the marriage."

Shen Chuwei joyfully cupped Xiao Jinyan’s handsome face and planted a kiss on him, "When the time comes, I will prepare a generous dowry for her, so she can marry with dignity."

Xiao Jinyan asked casually, "Who does Chun Xi fancy?"

Shen Chuwei shook her head, "I don’t know; Chun Xi is too shy to say."

Xiao Jinyan: "..." She knew nothing and yet was in such a hurry to have him arrange a marriage?

Shen Chuwei thought of Qin Xiao with some regret, "Speaking of which, Qin Xiao has taken a fancy to Chun Xi and has asked me to matchmake for him, but Chun Xi refused."

When Qin Xiao was mentioned, Xiao Jinyan’s eyes darkened momentarily. Qin Xiao was his personal Guard and the one he trusted the most. If Qin Xiao fancied Chun Xi, naturally, he would want them to be together.

"I haven’t noticed Qin Xiao’s affections."

Shen Chuwei said, "I didn’t notice either. But Qin Xiao isn’t bad; he’s handsome, tall, and has a great figure. Although he’s a bit simple, he would still make a good husband."

Listening to his wife praising Qin Xiao and hearing about his ’great figure,’ Xiao Jinyan’s face darkened, "What did you say?"

Shen Chuwei paused, then repeated, "I said Qin Xiao would make a suitable husband."

Xiao Jinyan’s gaze grew colder, "The sentence before that."

Shen Chuwei asked, "Qin Xiao is a bit simple, isn’t he?"

Xiao Jinyan said sternly, "No, the sentence before that."

Shen Chuwei blinked twice, puzzled, "Was it that Qin Xiao is handsome? Or that Qin Xiao has a great figure?"

Hearing his wife compliment another man once more, Xiao Jinyan’s expression turned even darker, "How do you know if Qin Xiao has a great figure or not?"

Shen Chuwei spoke with conviction, "It is but a guess by this concubine. You see, Qin Xiao is tall and a martial artist, his physique must be good, pectoral muscles, abdominal muscles..."

Shen Chuwei watched as Xiao Jinyan gripped her hand and brought it to his chest muscles, gliding downwards until her palm met the clearly defined lines of his abs.

Shen Chuwei’s eyes were glued to the sight.

Xiao Jinyan’s phoenix eyes were fixed on Little Nine, seeing her gaze linger on his body, he asked in a low voice, "How does this palace’s physique compare?"

Shen Chuwei replied honestly, "Your muscles are very firm."

Xiao Jinyan then asked, "How does it compare to Qin Xiao?"

Shen Chuwei’s eyes settled on the V line, the faintly visible lines were extremely sensual.

"Of course, Your Highness has the best physique."

Xiao Jinyan let out a cold laugh, "With your husband’s physique being so splendid, do you still have the mind to pay attention to others?"

Shen Chuwei lifted her head to look at Xiao Jinyan, her arms willingly wrapping around his neck while her other hand lingered on his abs, hesitant to leave.

"This concubine has no mind for others; all this concubine sees now is Your Highness."

Xiao Jinyan’s large hand clutched the back of her head, bringing them very close together, his warm breaths spilling out and making Shen Chuwei shiver.

"Will you still praise other men?"

Shen Chuwei shook her head vigorously, "From now on, I will only praise my husband."

Even so, Xiao Jinyan had no intention of letting her off easily, to ensure she remembered the lesson well.

Shen Chuwei was close to crying.

In the end, she truly cried.

The next day, Shen Chuwei dragged her exhausted body and finished breakfast.

They were to set out to return to the palace later, and she was very happy, for she would see her two treasures soon.

Qin Xiao had gone early in the morning to catch live game to take with him, and upon seeing Shen Chuwei, he walked over and saluted, "Crown Princess."

Shen Chuwei rubbed her sore waist, "Guard Qin."

Qin Xiao looked at Shen Chuwei expectantly, "Crown Princess, is there a result?"

Shen Chuwei looked at Qin Xiao’s hopeful eyes and hesitated.

With confusion, Qin Xiao asked, "Has the Crown Princess not asked yet?"

Shen Chuwei said, "I asked, Chun Xi said she’s not in a hurry to marry."

Qin Xiao let out a relieved sigh, "So that’s it. I’m not in a rush either, after being single for 27 years, I don’t mind waiting another couple of years."

Shen Chuwei couldn’t help but ask, "But what if, Chun Xi doesn’t like you?"

"If she does not like me..." Qin Xiao was stunned for a long while before replying, "If Chun Xi doesn’t like me, I’d still like to wait and see."

Shen Chuwei felt somewhat heartbroken to tell Qin Xiao the truth, also lamenting that being a matchmaker was no easy task.

Qin Xiao, being Xiao Jinyan’s personal guard, had many tasks to do before returning to the palace.

Just as Qin Xiao left, Chun Xi arrived. Seeing the retreating figure of Qin Xiao, she asked Shen Chuwei, "Master, was Guard Qin looking for you for some matter?"

Shen Chuwei let out a sigh, struggling with whether or not to tell, while Chun Xi, remembering she still had things to pack, hurriedly ran into the tent.

Shen Chuwei quietly breathed a sigh of relief, deciding to talk about it upon returning to the palace.

When boarding the horse carriage, Shen Chuwei held Little White and went up first.

Xiao Jinyan held Xuetuan, who had a temperament like a human, yet was incredibly delicate.

Once everything was ready, a group of people set off to return to the palace in a grand manner.

Shen Chuwei leaned against the carriage, the strenuous activities of the previous night still left her unrested even after several hours.

She looked at the one who started it all, engrossed in reading a book earnestly.

She nibbled on the freshly roasted pigeon, comforting her injured soul.

Meanwhile, the Empress had ordered extra cushions to be placed behind the Emperor’s back, so that he wouldn’t feel uncomfortable.

The Emperor watched the Empress preparing tea, and after she finished, he called out, "Lingling, come sit closer."

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