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Chapter 781 - 569: The Reason and Purpose of the Emperor’s Favoritism for Xiao Jiu, Packing up and Leaving…_2

Chapter 781: Chapter 569: The Reason and Purpose of the Emperor’s Favoritism for Xiao Jiu, Packing up and Leaving..._2

"Xiao Jiu." Ye Yuxi called out, but as Xiao Jiu’s figure disappeared at the doorway, he furrowed his brows.

Seeing her brother’s forlorn expression, Ye Anyu couldn’t help but say, "Crown Prince brother, must you really marry Feng Wuyou? I think she’s nothing but trouble; whoever gets close to her ends up unlucky."

Ye Yuxi withdrew his gaze to look at his sister. "What do you know? Xiao Jiu, I must marry her."

*

After leaving the Crown Prince’s side, Shen Chuwei headed straight back to Wuyou Palace; it was better to stay far away from them. She didn’t want to get involved in the internal strife of the Royal Clan.

Upon her return to Wuyou Palace, Shen Chuwei ordered, "Close the palace gates, no visitors."

The two little eunuchs at the gate exchanged glances, full of confusion, but obediently closed the gate as instructed.

Shen Chuwei turned to glance at the tightly shut palace gates, feeling her anxiety rising again. When would the National Master return?

If he didn’t return soon, she contemplated packing up and leaving.

While Shen Chuwei prayed silently, a huge head nudged against her back, tickling her. Turning around, she saw the pet beast standing behind her.

The pet beast seemed to really enjoy nudging her with its head, and its tail would wag even more cheerfully when it received her response.

She rubbed the pet beast’s enormous head. Such a cute creature, she couldn’t help but think about packing it up and taking it with her.

Shen Chuwei promptly checked her impulse to take advantage of the situation. The pet beast belonged to Feng Wuyou; how could she take someone else’s beloved pet?

Having dismissed that thought, Shen Chuwei went straight to her Bedchamber to sleep, not wanting to think about anything else.

In the days that followed, Shen Chuwei did nothing but eat and sleep.

The Princes still came every day, bringing her delicious treats, but she declined their visits under the guise of ill health.

After recuperating for a few days, Ye Yuxi was able to walk again, and his first order of business was to visit Feng Wuyou, bringing with him her favorite stinky tofu.

The stinky tofu was specifically bought outside the palace, still piping hot.

As Ye Yuxi knocked on the palace gate, he saw the little eunuch and asked, "Where is Princess Jiuyou?"

After the little eunuch finished his salute, he said, "Your Highness the Crown Prince, the Master is unwell and not receiving guests."

During his recuperation, Ye Yuxi had also heard about Xiao Jiu closing the gates to visitors. He looked at the eunuch, implying he too couldn’t enter?

"Not even me?"

Under pressure, the eunuch responded, "Your Highness, the Master said she would not see anyone."

Ye Yuxi, having just recovered, should not be standing for long. He glanced down at the stinky tofu in his hand and handed it to the little eunuch, "Tell Princess Jiuyou that I will come to see her again tomorrow."

The little eunuch accepted the stinky tofu with both hands, bowing as he replied, "As you command."

Once the Crown Prince left, the little eunuch closed the palace gate and ran towards the Bedchamber.

"Master, the Crown Prince came by." The first thing the eunuch said upon entering was this.

Shen Chuwei didn’t want to see anyone right now and just wanted some peace and quiet. Hearing that the Crown Prince had come, she asked, "You didn’t let him in, did you?"

The eunuch shook his head, "No, no. I did as the Master ordered. But aren’t you afraid of offending the Crown Prince?"

Shen Chuwei shrugged, her gaze moving to the greasy paper package in the eunuch’s hands, "Is that stinky tofu in your hand?"

The eunuch hadn’t quite caught on, and with a puzzled "Ah?" he looked down at the item in his hands, quickly presenting it to his Master, "It is from the Crown Prince."

Shen Chuwei unwrapped the greasy paper package to reveal the stinky tofu, and felt a bit greedy for it.

The eunuch couldn’t help asking again, "Master, aren’t you afraid of offending people by turning away guests day after day? That’s the Crown Prince, the future heir to the throne."

Shen Chuwei smiled and said, "I’m not just refusing him; it’s fine."

By the time Ye Yuxi becomes Emperor, she would have long since run away. How could she offend him then?

The eunuch still didn’t understand his Master’s reasons but didn’t dare to question further, carrying his doubts as he continued his duty at the palace gates.

Shen Chuwei spent most of her time lying on the cot, and after eating her fill, she didn’t feel like moving, unless the pet beast was causing commotion outside and she had to go out to calm it.

During this time, Shen Chuwei’s face had become plumper, gaining a bit of flesh compared to before.

When Xiao Jinyan sneaked into the palace, he even pinched her cheeks, "You’ve gotten a bit chubby; the palace food must be very good."

Shen Chuwei, thinking of the meals she ate daily, lavishly praised, "Indeed, it’s very good. I have eight dishes every day, and I almost eat all of them. After eating, I just sleep, and I’ve finally put on some weight."

Shen Chuwei didn’t tell Xiao Jinyan about how Ye Suhuan beat up Ye Yuxi because of her; she didn’t want him to worry.