The prince longs for me every night after mastering thought-reading
Chapter 89 - 88: A Kiss

Chapter 89: Chapter 88: A Kiss

"The night is deep, and eating too much can lead to indigestion."

Shen Chuwei had only eaten half her fill; without being fully sated, she couldn’t fall asleep.

She held up a finger and promised, "Your Highness, what if your concubine eats just one more bowl, is that alright?"

Xiao Jinyan flatly refused, "No."

"..." Shen Chuwei: "Your Highness, do you know why my grandfather lived to a ripe old age?"

Xiao Jinyan asked curiously, "Why?"

Shen Chuwei said seriously, "Because my grandfather never cared how many bowls of rice I ate."

Xiao Jinyan was stunned.

Taking advantage of his distraction, Shen Chuwei scooped herself another bowl of rice and ate a mouthful with satisfaction.

When Xiao Jinyan saw this, he finally realized what she meant; was she daring to say he was meddling too much?

"Your boldness is growing."

Shen Chuwei, holding her chopsticks and piling food into her mouth, mumbled unclearly with bulging cheeks, "That means I’m getting more familiar with Your Highness."

Xiao Jinyan did not confirm or deny her words.

Shen Chuwei glanced at a dish in the distance whose name she couldn’t recall. The distance was a stretch for her, so she had to stand to pick up a piece before quickly sitting back down.

There were many dining etiquettes in the palace, and while standing to reach for dishes was allowed, she could only wish her arms were longer.

After tasting the dish and finding it delicious, Shen Chuwei reached for her chopsticks intending to stand again when she saw Xiao Jinyan move the dish right in front of her.

"Eat."

"Thank you, Your Highness." Shen Chuwei didn’t hesitate to help herself to the dish and started eating.

Xiao Jinyan watched Shen Chuwei eat for a while and then sized her up; her waist was still slim, seemingly fragile enough to be broken with one hand.

"How come you don’t gain weight despite eating so much every day?"

Shen Chuwei shook her head, "I don’t know."

Xiao Jinyan didn’t ask further.

After Shen Chuwei had her fill, she contentedly wiped her mouth with a handkerchief.

Liu Xi instructed the maids to clear away the meal and then left the bedroom, making sure to close the door securely behind her.

After rinsing her mouth, Shen Chuwei saw Xiao Jinyan stand up. Without waiting for his instruction, she took the initiative, "Your Highness, allow me to undress you."

Xiao Jinyan: "Mhm."

For Shen Chuwei, undressing had become second nature, and she peeled off Xiao Jinyan’s garments effortlessly, leaving just his inner clothes.

After undressing Xiao Jinyan, Shen Chuwei began to strip off her own clothing.

Perhaps it was because of their repeated nights sharing a bed, Xiao Jinyan wasn’t as interested in her as before; there was no longer any hesitation. Rather, it all felt very natural, just like in Xiyun Pavilion.

Xiao Jinyan sat on the bed, watching Shen Chuwei quickly remove her clothes with swift and decisive movements, not showing any signs of hesitation.

It’s said that men watch women undress with a gaze of admiration, coupled with anticipation.

Xiao Jinyan was no exception. As Shen Chuwei’s garments came off, revealing her thin underclothes, he could clearly see the lotus-pink bead-covered bellyband through the fabric.

This wasn’t his first time seeing her in lotus-pink, but each time the visual effect seemed slightly different.

At the same time, he noticed that she might have gained some weight.

Shen Chuwei finished undressing and looked up at Xiao Jinyan, only to find that he was still sitting, his dark, captivating phoenix eyes fixed on her...

It’s not like he hasn’t seen it all before; what’s there to gaze at?

"Your Highness, aren’t you sleeping?"

Xiao Jinyan realized he had been staring at Shen Chuwei without any reserve. After all, she was his woman. What did a few glances matter?

He diverted his gaze and slipped under the covers to lie down.

Only then did Shen Chuwei remove her shoes and climb onto the bed, careful not to touch Xiao Jinyan’s legs, spreading hers a bit more.

Xiao Jinyan watched her carefully, finding her movement increasingly peculiar. Suddenly, his throat felt dry.

Shen Chuwei climbed in, lifted the covers, and lay down, facing Xiao Jinyan. She was accustomed to this position; it gave her a sense of security.

Xiao Jinyan turned his head to look at Shen Chuwei, her clear, bright eyes staring unwaveringly at him, "Are you ready?"

Shen Chuwei was totally confused, "Ready for what?"

Xiao Jinyan breathed out two words, "To serve."

At the mention of serving in bed, Shen Chuwei panicked. Why couldn’t she escape this ordeal?

She thought Xiao Jinyan wasn’t an impatient man; what suddenly sparked his interest?

She mustered a smile, "Your Highness, isn’t it quite late? Aren’t you tired?"

Xiao Jinyan replied indifferently, "This palace is not tired."

Shen Chuwei wanted to say that she was very tired!

"Your Highness, your concubine is still young, not suitable for serving in bed."

Xiao Jinyan looked skeptical, "Then when do you plan on serving?"

Shen Chuwei bargained, "When your concubine is mentally prepared, how about that?"

Xiao Jinyan asked, "Are you so afraid of this palace?"

Shen Chuwei shook her head to signal she wasn’t scared, then nodded slightly, "A bit afraid."

Hearing this, Xiao Jinyan propped himself up with one hand, allowing him to draw closer to her; he then leaned over, his long fingers lifting her chin.

It was a simple gesture, yet it was enough to set off a whirlwind of thoughts in Shen Chuwei’s mind.

What’s so interesting about my chin?

What exactly does Xiao Jinyan mean by this?

Her beautiful eyes fluttered, feeling somewhat overwhelmed under those glossy phoenix eyes.

Xiao Jinyan, please spare me from your charms, alright?

I won’t fall for them.

You have so many women; aren’t they enough to satisfy you?

Seeing Shen Chuwei’s eyes dart about, Xiao Jinyan asked in a low voice, "What are you thinking?"

Xiao Jinyan’s voice was inherently pleasant to hear, and now purposely softened, it had an even more magnetic quality.

"Your concubine was just considering that Your Highness is busying himself day and night, and it must take a toll on your body. Wouldn’t it be better to rest early? Look how concerned your concubine is for you, how thoughtful I am! I’m not like the other women who only know how to exhaust you!"

Xiao Jinyan, on hearing this, felt a familiar tinge of deja vu. He thought back and remembered her shocking statement by the lotus pond, supposedly for his physical well-being.

"This palace’s body is perfectly healthy."

Shen Chuwei looked at Xiao Jinyan in utter disbelief. So many women, yet his health is excellent?

Could that be true?

He didn’t seem to be exaggerating.

"Your Highness is indeed a dragon among men, incomparable to ordinary people."

As the saying goes, flattery gets you everywhere!

Xiao Jinyan’s face darkened, "..."

Shen Chuwei noticed Xiao Jinyan’s expression becoming increasingly gloomy. She gulped silently, "Your Highness, shall we rest now?"

Xiao Jinyan scrutinized Shen Chuwei for a while, feeling as if he had been tricked. He suddenly asked, "Do you like this palace?"

Shen Chuwei considered for a moment and nodded.

Xiao Jinyan persisted, "Is your reluctance to serve in bed because you’re scared?"

Shen Chuwei nodded again.

In modern times, she would’ve still been considered just a child. How could she not be frightened?

Xiao Jinyan pursed his lips, seeing her fear, it wasn’t hard to guess what she dreaded.

"Fear won’t help; it’s an experience you’ll have to face sooner or later."

Xiao Jinyan meant to comfort her, but to Shen Chuwei, it sounded like an insistence that she must go through with it tonight.

She was truly unprepared...

In a stroke of desperation, she tilted her head up and pecked Xiao Jinyan on the cheek.