In order to persuade Xie Jingyan to help propose marriage, Cheng Yi went all out and told the truth about how he met Yan Yue.

Xie Jingyan judged that there was probably nothing to hide. After all, his cousin had only been back in the capital for a short time, and she was confined to the mansion due to smallpox, so she didn't leave the mansion often. It was quite rare for them to run into each other like this.

But I've only seen him a few times outside the mansion. What about inside the Yan mansion?

Xie Jingyan asked, "Did you ever climb over the wall to the Yan residence?"

Cheng Yi was taken aback by the question, "Not, not yet..."

not yet……

This means that the idea has been formed, but no action has been taken yet.

Indeed, even an honest hunter like Du Cheng'an was taught how to scale walls, let alone the son of the Right Chancellor, who held a high position. He didn't need to be taught; he learned it as soon as he heard it.

Birds of a feather flock together; people of similar tastes group together. That's absolutely true.

Shen Wan harbored resentment in her heart.

Cheng Yi's words came out without thinking, and by the time he realized it, his ears were burning red, but it was too late to take them back.

The man's brow furrowed deeply, and Shen Wan, watching, felt an unbearable urge to laugh but couldn't.

The man beside her, who was in a wheelchair due to a leg ailment, had still climbed over the walls of the Marquis of Pingyang's mansion quite a few times. He couldn't be allowed to set fires while his brothers were forbidden to light lamps, but the one being coveted was his own cousin, and he, as her cousin, couldn't tolerate it.

However, Shen Wanxin and Cheng Yi had not yet climbed over the wall to the Yan residence, otherwise Yan Yue would not have teased Yan Qing'er so much.

If Young Master Cheng were to climb over the wall to find her later, Yan Qing'er would definitely tease him back.

Xie Jingyan ultimately didn't interfere with Cheng Yi's climbing over the wall. As long as the marriage was settled, it wouldn't hurt to turn a blind eye, after all, he was an experienced person himself. "Tomorrow, I'll go to the Yan residence to ask for you."

The Prince of Ling agreed to help propose marriage, and the marriage was 90% settled.

Cheng Yi quickly thanked him and then took his leave without bothering him any further.

After Cheng Yi left, Shen Wan and Xie Jingyan walked towards the inner courtyard. Shen Wan said, "You're going to the Yan residence tomorrow, so I'll go back to the Pingyang Marquis's residence."

Xie Jingyan said, "I will pick you up at the Marquis of Pingyang's residence tomorrow after I finish my business."

Shen Wan nodded.

Upon returning to Moyuxuan, she instructed Zhou Mama to prepare a gift for the visit, so that she could bring it back to the Pingyang Marquis's residence the next day.

The plan was perfect, but she didn't make it to the Marquis of Pingyang's residence at all the next day.

She woke up at noon, feeling weak all over and without the strength to even get out of bed, let alone go out.

A man who has been a vegetarian for more than three months will not leave a trace of meat if he eats meat again.

After nightfall, Shen Wan read for a while while her maid prepared hot water. Just as she stepped into the bathtub, a certain gentleman returned.

Using the excuse that he lost a bet, he served her a bath and took full advantage of her.

It's just that they haven't done "that" for too long, and like the second time, one of them surrendered in less than half a cup of tea's time. This time, his pride wasn't hurt as much as it was last time, but he wondered if he had been holding back for too long and had ruined himself.

He kept asking Shen Wan for confirmation, dragging her out until the wee hours of the morning, and only let her go after she begged for mercy countless times.

Shen Wan was awakened by starvation.

Upon waking, she leaned weakly against the large pillow and asked, "Where's that bastard?"

Yinshuang guessed that the "bastard" her princess was referring to was the prince, but she didn't dare to admit it. Instead, she asked, "Is the princess asking about the prince?"

Shen Wan asked, "Where is he?"

Yinshuang said, "The prince went to the Yan residence to propose marriage for Young Master Cheng and hasn't returned yet."

Chen Wan clenched her back molars.

He promised to pick her up from the Pingyang Marquis's residence after finishing his business, but instead, he went to the Yan residence himself, not caring whether she could make it to the Pingyang Marquis's residence or not!

Starving, Shen Wan threw off the covers and got out of bed. Her legs felt like they were walking on cotton, and a certain part of her body was sore. She couldn't help but curse that bastard in her heart when she heard familiar footsteps.

Xie Jingyan received a glare from Shen Wan as soon as he entered the room, but the glare was so sharp that it not only failed to harm him, but actually pleased him.

Xie Jingyan walked over, and Yinshuang and Haitang, being perceptive, quickly retreated.

Xie Jingyan asked softly, "Does it still hurt?"

That bastard still has the nerve to ask?!

Shen Wan was so angry she was almost dying.

She looked listless, while this bastard was so energetic.

Xie Jingyan coaxed her, "Alright, don't be angry anymore. I'll try to be more restrained in the future."

"Last night, I wished I could give my life for you."

Hot breath sprayed against my ear, tickling and tingling.

Shen Wan's anger dissipated immediately.

This guy wasn't just talking; he was truly willing to give his life for her, even in two lifetimes.

Although last night almost took her life...

Shen Wan said, "I can't go back to the Pingyang Marquis's residence today. I'll go back tomorrow, and you can't..."

"Okay, I'll go back with you tomorrow."

The maid brought in the food, and the two sat down to eat lunch.

However, the next day, Shen Wan returned to the Pingyang Marquis's residence alone. It wasn't that Xie Jingyan went back on his word; he accompanied Shen Wan out of the residence. They had already reached the main gate of the Prince's residence when a carriage from the palace slowly came to a stop.

Yuan Gonggong alighted from the carriage, followed by two other eunuchs, each carrying a tray with two stacks of memorials on it.

Seeing this, Xie Jingyan frowned and asked, "What is this...?"

Eunuch Yuan said, "His Majesty is unwell and has sent me to deliver these memorials for Your Highness to review."

Xie Jingyan asked, "How serious is Father's illness?"

"He probably caught a chill last night; he coughed several times this morning..." said Eunuch Yuan.

I thought he was seriously ill. He only coughed a few times and couldn't even review the memorials, so I sent them to him?

This is clearly because they're tired of reviewing memorials and are trying to take advantage of him.

Xie Jingyan looked at Shen Wan, who said, "Go visit Father Emperor. I'll go back to the Pingyang Marquis's residence by myself."

Actually, she should have gone to the palace with Xie Jingyan to visit the Emperor.

But judging from the situation, the emperor is most likely faking illness, so it's best for her not to go.

The Emperor and Xie Jingyan and his son are fighting. It would be fine if the Emperor could gain the upper hand, but the problem is that the Emperor can't. Eunuch Yuan can't avoid it, and she's just stupid enough to get close to him.

Xie Jingyan didn't know when he would be able to leave the palace, and since Shen Wan probably wouldn't be having lunch at the Pingyang Marquis's residence, he didn't mention going to pick her up.

Xie Jingyan helped Chen Wan into the carriage, then mounted his horse and rode into the palace.

Eunuch Yuan had a terrible headache. The young eunuch asked, "Eunuch, what about these memorials?"

Since they've all been delivered, we definitely can't take them back. Otherwise, the Emperor will scold him for being incompetent. Besides, Prince Ling didn't say he'd bring the memorials back to the palace.

We have to find a loophole.

Eunuch Yuan decisively said, "Put it down, put it down."

The young eunuch hurriedly handed the memorial he was carrying on the tray to a servant in the Ling Prince's mansion, and followed Eunuch Yuan out of the mansion, afraid that if they were too slow, the memorial would grow legs and follow them back to the palace.

The servant carried the tray and looked at Steward Zhou, who was both amused and exasperated.

Being able to help the emperor review memorials is something many princes would dream of, but in the hands of their prince, it's something he finds utterly undesirable.

Memorials are no ordinary documents; they can be left in the outer courtyard for the prince to handle upon his return. Steward Zhou said, "Send them to Moyuxuan and have the maid put them in the prince's study."