The prince longs for me every night after mastering thought-reading
Chapter 828 - 585: Confessing Their True Feelings to Each Other, Admitting to the National Master about Impersonation_3

Chapter 828: Chapter 585: Confessing Their True Feelings to Each Other, Admitting to the National Master about Impersonation_3

Shen Chuwei stopped and shook her head at him, "I’ll be fine after removing my makeup in a moment; you don’t need to stay with me."

Xiao Jinyan insisted, "I want to stay with you."

Shen Chuwei: "...Alright, then."

With Xiao Jinyan accompanying her, she headed to a private spot downstairs to wash up.

Xuetuan could only follow on its four legs.

Shen Chuwei took out her makeup remover and bit by bit, removed the aging makeup from her face, gradually revealing her true appearance.

Throughout the process, Xiao Jinyan watched, somewhat surprised by how impressive her disguise skills were.

After she finished removing her makeup, Shen Chuwei washed her face with clean water, wiped it dry with a handkerchief, and her unadorned face instantly felt much more relaxed.

She looked up at Xiao Jinyan, "Shall we return to the palace now?"

Xiao Jinyan shook his head, "Let’s not go back tonight; let’s sleep at the inn and return tomorrow."

Shen Chuwei nodded. It was already very late, and the palace gates were closed. It wouldn’t be good if they were caught sneaking into the palace at night.

Xiao Jinyan took her hand and led her outside.

Following him out of the restaurant, the inn was still some distance away. Xiao Jinyan carried her onto the horse, which was much faster than walking.

When they returned to the inn, it was already deep into the night, and the two of them bathed separately.

After her bath, Shen Chuwei sat down on the bed, and before she could warm her spot, she saw Xiao Jinyan approaching in a white undergarment, his body emanating a faint fragrance after his bath.

She shifted inside to make room for him.

Xiao Jinyan sat down at the edge of the bed, turned to face her, and thought about how, since their arrival in Nanzhao Country, opportunities to share a bed had been sadly scarce— even in the Imperial Palace, they stayed in separate rooms.

Shen Chuwei noticed Xiao Jinyan staring at her and wasn’t sure what he was looking at. She yawned, "It’s very late, we should sleep."

With that, she lay down inside the bed, pulled the blanket over herself and, after a moment’s thought, turned to face inward.

Xiao Jinyan silently watched her turn her back on him, and after a few seconds of silence, he also took off his shoes, lay down on the bed, and then turned and hugged her into his arms, as usual.

Shen Chuwei’s body stiffened, and she slowly opened her eyes, looking down at the arm holding her. She used to be held by him often while sleeping; why did it feel a bit strange now?

Was it a psychological thing?

Indeed, some things once cracked, are hard to return to their original state.

Xiao Jinyan whispered into her ear, "Xiao Jiu, give me some time. Once I’ve handled everything, we’ll go back to Daxia together."

Shen Chuwei uttered a faint "Hmm" in response.

Xiao Jinyan, watching her reaction, couldn’t tell if it was an illusion, but she seemed different from before, as if she was deliberately distancing herself from him.

After a long silence, so long that Shen Chuwei was beginning to nod off, she heard Xiao Jinyan murmuring drowsily, "Xiao Jiu, don’t leave me."

The next day, Shen Chuwei returned to Wuyou Palace and learned from the palace maids and eunuchs that the Emperor had been alarmed by her disappearance and was about to issue an Imperial Edict to search for her if she hadn’t returned that day.

"..." So dramatic?

Shen Chuwei immediately went to explain the situation to the Emperor, telling a small lie. The Emperor didn’t pursue it further; he was just worried about her.

Just back from the Imperial Study Room, Ye Suhuan arrived.

"Where were you yesterday?"

Shen Chuwei, naturally, wouldn’t tell the truth, and made up an excuse, "I went out to play. Is there something wrong?"

Ye Suhuan only found out about it when he came back the night before and had searched for her in vain. Just getting the news of her return to the palace, he rushed back.

"It’s nothing. If you want to go somewhere, you can tell me, and I will take you," he said.

Shen Chuwei bluntly refused, "No need, I’m not going anywhere."

Ye Suhuan stared at her for a long while and asked, "Who made you unhappy?"

Shen Chuwei paused at his question and denied, "I’m not unhappy."

Ye Suhuan said, "You usually have a faint joy in your eyes and smile. When you are unhappy, your eyes lack that smile."

Shen Chuwei almost reached for a mirror to see if what he said was true.

"That’s because I didn’t sleep well, so I’m going back to nap. Goodbye!"

Having said that, Shen Chuwei turned and headed back to her bedchamber.

Ye Suhuan stood there, watching her enter the bedchamber, wondering why the National Master didn’t allow her to regain her memory.

Ever since Shen Chuwei ran away once, Xiao Jinyan had felt somewhat uneasy, never daring to stay out too long, fearing she might run off again.

Ye Anyu also heard the news and hurried over, just to see if this impostor felt guilty?

Upon arrival, she saw Shen Chuwei feeding the fish. As there was no one else around, there were no concerns about speaking openly.

"I heard you suddenly disappeared yesterday. You didn’t happen to run away because you felt guilty, did you?"

Shen Chuwei tossed a few pastry crumbs into the water, responding casually, "You guessed right; I did run away because I felt guilty. What can you do about it?"

Once the National Master returned, she would admit her guilt and be lenient. She did not want to continue impersonating Feng Wuyou.