Because of Shen Ying's self-inflicted trouble once again, Shen Wan's appetite returned considerably after running away from home. She ate another half bowl of rice before putting down her chopsticks.

Shen Wan didn't leave her room, and Xie Jingyan didn't return until she fell asleep.

Shen Wan knew Xie Jingyan's temperament. Xie Jingyan had already promised her that he would move to the study once his leg ailment was cured. Before, she had only urged him verbally. Today, she had Yinshuang bring Xie Jingyan's bedding and pillows to the study. Xie Jingyan naturally knew how resolute her attitude was. In addition, considering the hurtful things she said, Xie Jingyan was already being considerate of his father and elder brother by not kicking her out of the Lingwang Mansion. How could he possibly come back?

Shen Wan lay on the bed, lost in thought as she stared at the blue gauze curtains above her head.

Perhaps she had slept too much during the day, or perhaps she wasn't used to having someone else in bed, but Chen Wan couldn't sleep until the early hours of the morning.

The next day, Shen Wan was fast asleep when she heard Yin Shuang shaking her and calling her, "Your Highness, wake up quickly."

Shen Wan was extremely sleepy, her eyelids only opening briefly, and she mumbled, "Let me sleep a little longer."

She didn't want to wake the princess either, but she had no choice.

Yinshuang said anxiously, "Eunuch Yuan, who serves the Emperor, has arrived."

Grandpa Yuan?

Shen Wan's head was terribly foggy, but upon hearing those three words, her drowsiness vanished instantly.

Shen Wan suddenly woke up with a start and quickly sat up. "Why is Eunuch Yuan here?"

Silver Frost shook her head.

She was also puzzled. It was quite early. Usually, the prince and princess would get up around this time. Although the Ling Prince's residence was not far from the palace, it still took quite a while to get there. It was only because Eunuch Yuan had come out of the palace early that she could understand why he was here so early. Eunuch Yuan was the emperor's most trusted person. There must be something important that made him come to the Ling Prince's residence so early.

Shen Wan guessed that Xie Jingyan must have revealed that his leg ailment had healed at the Prince of Jin's residence yesterday to avoid falling into Shen Ying's scheme, and that the news had reached the Emperor's ears. The Emperor probably still cared for Xie Jingyan very much, and it wasn't because of Consort Chen that the Emperor was angry and disliked Xie Jingyan, as everyone thought. Eunuch Yuan was deeply trusted by the Emperor and naturally understood him. He probably came to the Prince of Ling's residence early in the morning to see what was going on, fearing that the rumors might be wrong.

The earlier Eunuch Yuan arrived, the more it signified the Emperor's high regard for Xie Jingyan.

Shen Wan asked, "Has Your Highness gotten up?"

Silver Frost shook her head, "Not yet..."

Silver Frost had nothing to say.

The princess and the prince faked their marriage. Before, when they slept in the same room, Eunuch Yuan never came. On the first day after they consummated their marriage and lived separately, Eunuch Yuan got up early and caught the prince and princess red-handed. What would happen if this reached the emperor's ears?

Yinshuang didn't know what to do, so even though she knew Shenwan had gone to bed late the night before, she still woke her up.

Shen Wan quickly got off the bed and sat down at the dressing table to have Yin Shuang do her makeup. However, no matter how fast Yin Shuang was, it was too late, because Eunuch Yuan had already entered the courtyard.

Eunuch Yuan is the Emperor's most trusted person, and to some extent, he can represent the Emperor. Who would dare to stop him from coming to the Ling Prince's residence?

Steward Zhou led Eunuch Yuan into the Moyu Pavilion. Although Steward Zhou had already confirmed that Prince Ling's leg ailment had greatly improved, since they were already there, they still wanted to see for themselves so they could report back to the Emperor.

Upon entering the Moyu Pavilion, Eunuch Yuan was not bothered by the absence of Xie Jingyan and Shen Wan. Xie Jingyan's attitude towards the Emperor was not particularly good, let alone that of someone close to the Emperor.

Steward Zhou asked the maid, "Where is the Prince?"

The maid glanced at the study but didn't dare to speak.

Eunuch Yuan chuckled, "Your Highness, you're up so early to read?"

The maid shook her head, not daring to lie, and could only whisper, "The prince slept in the study last night, and hasn't gotten up yet..."

Eunuch Yuan, "..."

Eunuch Yuan thought he had misheard and raised his voice, "The Prince is sleeping in the study?"

The maid nodded.

Eunuch Yuan's brows furrowed into a deep frown, as did Steward Zhou.

Steward Zhou also found it strange, "The prince and princess have always had a good relationship, why would they be sleeping in the study?"

The maid blushed deeply when she was asked the question.

Eunuch Yuan said, "Tell the truth."

The maid blushed and said, "Yesterday, yesterday the prince bullied the princess badly during the day, and the princess made him sleep in the study."

The news that Xie Jingyan hadn't gone back to his room to sleep yesterday spread throughout the entire Moyu Pavilion this morning. The maids all guessed that Xie Jingyan must have bullied Shen Wan terribly yesterday, which is why he was sent to sleep in the study. After all, the commotion in the room lasted for almost two hours yesterday, and with the Princess still spraining her ankle, she must have been angry. It was normal for her to send the Prince to the study.

Well, no one in Moyuxuan thought there was a problem with Shen Wan and Xie Jingyan sleeping in separate rooms. No one suspected that their relationship had broken down. On the contrary, they thought their relationship was good and enviable.

For a moment, Eunuch Yuan was still in shock. How could Prince Ling have bullied Princess Ling to the point that he had to sleep in the study? It was only when he saw the maid's blushing face that he realized that this bullying was not the bullying he thought it was, but the kind of bullying.

At such a young and vigorous age, his lack of self-control must have caused Princess Ling much suffering, which is why she acted this way.

Eunuch Yuan shook his head and chuckled, then went to wait in the main hall.

Inside the study, Xie Jingyan barely slept a wink all night. He had never slept in the study before, and he wasn't used to it. Besides, he was so angry that he slept very lightly. When Chen Feng entered the room, even though he was walking very quietly, he was still woken up.

Chen Feng hesitated whether to wake his master. Seeing that he was awake, he stepped forward and said, "Master, Eunuch Yuan has arrived and is waiting for you in the main hall."

Xie Jingyan glanced at the water clock and said, "Let him in."

Chen Feng went to deliver the message.

Eunuch Yuan was in a hurry to return to the palace to serve the Emperor. Chen Feng invited him to the study, so Eunuch Yuan got up and stepped up the stairs. Just then, he saw Shen Wan come out. He immediately noticed the panic on Shen Wan's face. Although it was a matter between husband and wife, the royal family valued hierarchy. It was not right for the princess to send the prince to the study. It was normal for her to be afraid of being reprimanded by the Emperor. Eunuch Yuan pretended not to see it and bowed to Shen Wan.

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