The prince longs for me every night after mastering thought-reading
Chapter 779 - 568: Ye Suhuan stopped due to her words, revealing his intentions to get close to her_3

Chapter 779: Chapter 568: Ye Suhuan stopped due to her words, revealing his intentions to get close to her_3

"There is indeed a big issue. I heard that the Third Prince beat up the Crown Prince," whispered a little palace maid, leaning close to Shen Chuwei’s ear. "It’s lucky that they sent for help in time; otherwise, the Crown Prince’s life would have been in danger."

Although Shen Chuwei was aware of Ye Yuxi’s condition and knew there was no danger to his life, the tone of the palace maid couldn’t help but make her heart tighten.

"Does the emperor know?"

The palace maid replied, "The emperor knew about it last night, and he was furious. The Third Prince has been locked up in the Confinement Room."

Shen Chuwei pressed on, "Is there anything else?"

The palace maid shook her head, "That’s all."

The emperor didn’t blame her, which allowed Shen Chuwei to breathe a sigh of relief secretly. Thinking about what Ye Suhuan had said last night—that no one would trouble her—did he already know?

"Get ready to wash up."

"I’ll prepare everything right now," said the palace maid as she walked out with brisk steps.

After the heat of the late summer, the weather was becoming cooler and cooler.

Shen Chuwei watched the chimera in front of her, playing with Xuetuan, while the colorful bird stood on the chimera’s head, as if boasting of its prowess.

The chimera attempted several times to chase the colorful bird away but ultimately gave up.

Shen Chuwei beckoned to the chimera, "Huhu, come here."

Upon hearing her, the chimera immediately abandoned Xuetuan and ran towards Chuwei, with its tail wagging particularly happily behind it.

Every time Shen Chuwei saw that tail, she was reminded of a dog; it was just too adorable.

She extended her hand and stroked the chimera’s fur time and again; spiritual beasts loved this the most.

Seeing this, Xuetuan also ran over and, not considering the consequences, burrowed into Chuwei’s arms.

Shen Chuwei, sitting on a stone, easily allowed Xuetuan into her embrace, and then it began to act coquettishly.

The chimera looked on, though unhappy, it couldn’t do anything because it was just too big to snuggle into Chuwei’s arms like Xuetuan.

The palace maid ran over, "Master, Prince Bei Yu has arrived."

As Shen Chuwei raised her head, she saw Prince Bei Yu, Ye Yuchen, walking over with wide strides behind the palace maid; she stood up, still holding Xuetuan in her arms.

"Prince Bei Yu."

Ye Yuchen was someone of a straightforward nature, and he didn’t beat around the bush even when facing Feng Wuyou. Instead, he got straight to the point, asking, "Chuwei, do you know about the incident between the Third Brother and the Crown Prince?"

Shen Chuwei was somewhat surprised, "Don’t you know?"

Ye Yuchen replied, "I only received the news this morning. I heard that because the Third Brother almost killed the Crown Prince, Father has locked him in the Confinement Room and forbids anyone from visiting, so I came to you for the exact details."

Shen Chuwei thought to herself how clever Ye Yuchen was to have guessed correctly—who else but her would know the specifics of the incident?

She was indeed one of the parties involved.

Seeing that Chuwei was silent, Ye Yuchen ordered the palace maids nearby, "You may all withdraw."

"Yes," the palace maids answered and withdrew.

Ye Yuchen turned to Chuwei, "Can we talk now?"

Shen Chuwei rubbed Xuetuan in her arms thoughtfully, then decided to tell the truth, "The Crown Prince was drunk last night, and he got handsy with me. It just so happened that the Third Prince saw us and then he attacked. I tried to intervene, but the Third Prince was not in a state to listen to anyone at that moment."

Once Ye Yuchen heard the explanation, everything made sense to him. "That’s no surprise that the Third Brother hit so hard. For your sake, he’s capable of doing it."

Shen Chuwei thought of last night’s events and couldn’t deny that Ye Suhuan had attacked Ye Yuxi because of her. The ferocity he exhibited still made her shudder in retrospect.

She kept asking, "How did you know I was aware of the specifics?"

Ye Yuchen replied, "I guessed. Only you could prompt the Third Brother to act so recklessly, so I thought you might know what happened."

Shen Chuwei wished she had known what was going to transpire last night; if so, she wouldn’t have let Ye Yuxi escort her, and then none of this would have happened.

"How long will the Third Prince be confined?"

Ye Yuchen sighed helplessly, "I don’t know yet. It’s been nearly ten years since the Third Brother has been back, and though Father admires his abilities, the incident this time was too grievous. A light punishment would not satisfy the court."

Shen Chuwei knew that Ye Yuxi was beaten to within an inch of his life, and had it been any ordinary prince, he would have been charged with attempting to murder the Crown Prince, which necessitated a heavy punishment.

Ye Yuchen looked at her earnestly and expectantly, "Chuwei, only you can help the Third Brother now."

Shen Chuwei’s eyes widened as she pointed to herself, "Me? How could I have such power?"

Ye Yuchen said, "If you tell Father that it was the Crown Prince who transgressed first with inappropriate advances, and the Third Brother struck him in a fit of anger, it might reduce the Third Brother’s crime."

Shen Chuwei was conflicted; Ye Suhuan could not be considered a good person. He meant to kill Xiao Jinyan and, though unsuccessful, he did injure Xiao Jinyan.

Plead for Ye Suhuan?

Seeing Chuwei hesitating to agree, Ye Yuchen frowned, "What’s the matter? Don’t you want to help the Third Brother? Do you know about the whipping punishment in the Confinement Room?"