The prince longs for me every night after mastering thought-reading
Chapter 939 - 624: A Man Doesn’t Easily Shed Tears, The Newlyweds Enter the Bridal Chamber

Chapter 939: Chapter 624: A Man Doesn’t Easily Shed Tears, The Newlyweds Enter the Bridal Chamber

Xiao Jinyu pressed for an answer, "What will happen?"

Feng Wuyou replied, "Without blood, one cannot survive."

Concubine Zhao Han is currently in such a state; her blood deficiency has been worsening. Even with daily medicinal supplementation, it’s too late.

Xiao Jinyu became extremely anxious, "How could this be? Ayan has always been in good health, how could she have a blood deficiency?"

Feng Wuyou said, "Right now, the most important thing is to find the cause of the blood deficiency. If it’s not due to a physical condition, then it must be an external factor. You should check the people in the palace to see if anyone wishes harm upon Concubine Zhao Han."

Although Feng Wuyou was once indifferent like a salted fish, she still knew something about the palace’s internal strife; if it wasn’t a physical condition, it would be an external one.

Xiao Jinyu immediately understood and his usual nonchalance disappeared, "Sister-in-law, I understand. I can’t believe someone dared to harm Ayan."

Feng Wuyou then instructed, "Keep taking the medicine without interruption."

Xiao Jinyu nodded, "I’ve got it."

As soon as Feng Wuyou left, Xiao Jinyu called his subordinates, "Keep an eye on everyone in the residence. If you find anyone suspicious, seize them immediately for me."

"Your subordinate obeys," Yang Wu took the order and immediately went to execute it.

Xiao Jinyu walked out. He paced slowly towards the consort chair and squatted down in front of it, looking at Concubine Zhao Han bathed in the sunshine, sleeping soundly without a hint of color in her cheeks, which under the sunlight appeared almost transparent.

Before, Ayan was just a bit cold and also quiet. When did she become sickly day after day, utterly lifeless?

Xiao Jinyu felt heartache and sorrow. He suddenly remembered that since returning from the battlefield, Ayan’s spirit hadn’t been as good as before, as she always seemed to be oversleeping.

Although Ayan was quiet before, she wasn’t one to oversleep, always waiting for his return every day.

Could it be that someone took advantage of his absence to strike at Ayan?

Xiao Jinyu’s gaze suddenly darkened. Who could hate Ayan so much as to seek her death?

After she had enough sun, Xiao Jinyu carried Ayan to his own bedchamber and, after making arrangements, came out from the bedchamber.

Just as he stepped out, he saw Wanxin standing at the doorway. At that moment, feeling irritable and angry, his tone was naturally not any better.

"Why are you here?" he asked.

Wanxin curtsied and lifted her delicate face to Xiao Jinyu, "Prince, today I have personally cooked some dishes and hoped to have lunch with you."

Without even thinking, Xiao Jinyu directly refused, "I’m not free."

As a person with delicate sensibilities, Wanxin immediately sensed that Xiao Jinyu was in a bad mood.

"Do you have any important matters to attend to?" she inquired.

With a worried expression, Xiao Jinyu said, "Concubine Zhao Han is unwell, and the cause has yet to be discovered. I’m troubled by this matter."

Wanxin stepped forward, took Xiao Jinyu’s arm, and consoled him gently, "Prince, don’t worry. Concubine Zhao Han has always been in good health; she will surely recover soon."

Xiao Jinyu, noticing Wanxin holding his arm, frowned and withdrew his arm, "Wanxin, there should be a distinction between men and women."

Wanxin’s hand paused in mid-air, her expression turning somewhat unpleasant. She had already married Xiao Jinyu, and he spoke of the distinction between men and women?

"Prince, I am already married to you. Alive, I am your person; dead, I am your ghost. What distinction between men and women are we talking about?" she retorted.

Xiao Jinyu spoke seriously, "Wanxin, I have told you that I wanted to marry only Ayan. Marrying you was due to the Empress Dowager’s wishes. You are still a maiden, and in a few days, I will clarify things with the Emperor and you will return to serve the Empress Dowager. Later, you can marry someone else."

To Wanxin, his words struck like a thunderbolt, making her legs weaken, and she took two steps back involuntarily. Marrying in only to be sent back – what did he take her for?

"Prince, I am already married to you. Now you want to send me back; how will I be able to face anyone in the future? How can I lift my head in the palace?" she protested.

Wanxin then started to cry, "I’m just a weak woman. Are you just going to discard me? Have I transgressed any of the Seven Outs? Are you really going to degrade me like this?"

Her pitiable appearance would stir sympathy in anyone.

Xiao Jinyu was no exception. He knew how important a woman’s reputation was. If Wanxin were sent back, she would likely be the subject of gossip.

"Staying in Qiancheng Hall is a waste of your time. It would be better to return to the Empress Dowager. With her in charge, she can surely match you with a good marriage."

"Prince, having married you, I am your woman. If even you don’t want me, then my only option is death, rather than marrying another," Wanxin said tearfully, looking at Xiao Jinyu with utmost grievance.