After Shen Du left, only Shen Wan and Xie Jingyan remained in the room.

Xie Jingyan struggled to his feet, and Shen Wan silently brought him a clean brocade robe to help him put it on. The clothes were fine, but when she tied the belt, she had to wrap her arms around his waist, which made him feel a little uncomfortable.

As Shen Wan was tying Xie Jingyan's belt, the maid brought in lunch. Shen Wan helped Xie Jingyan get dressed, and the two sat down to eat lunch.

Xie Jingyan was in a wheelchair, making it inconvenient for him to reach the dishes that were far away. After Shen Wan sat down at the table, she very considerately put the dishes in front of her to Xie Jingyan. Almost every time his gaze fell on a dish, Shen Wan would put that dish on his plate.

Xie Jingyan enjoyed the meal very much.

After dinner, Xie Jingyan went to his study to read, while Shen Wan asked her maid to prepare hot water for her to take a bath.

After changing into a clean dress, I felt much more comfortable.

With nothing else to do, Shen Wan took Yin Shuang for a stroll in the garden. She needed to tire herself out so she wouldn't toss and turn at night.

In the garden, flowers bloom in clusters, a riot of colors, and even though it's only early summer, several butterflies are already fluttering about.

As Shen Wan stood by the lake enjoying the breeze, a maid in a pale yellow dress approached and said, "Your Highness, the Prince is looking for you."

What do you want with her?

With her gone, it's convenient for him to contact Chen Feng if he needs anything.

Shen Wan found it strange, but since Xie Jingyan had sent a maid to find her, she must be going back.

Shen Wan returned to Moyuxuan, thinking Xie Jingyan was in the study, but he was in the inner room, taking a medicinal bath.

Shen Wan blushed and turned her back to me. "You're taking a medicinal bath, what do you want with me?"

Xie Jingyan said, "You haven't finished reading the book yet, so read it to me."

“…Have Chen Feng read it to you,” Shen Wan said.

"Chen Feng is illiterate."

Chen Feng, who had suddenly become illiterate, stood outside the door, speechless.

The prince truly didn't want the princess to leave his sight for even a moment, but the excuse he came up with was rather clumsy.

Shen Wan was surprised that Xie Jingyan's personal bodyguard was illiterate. But besides Chen Feng, there were other people like Chen Yu. Surely they were all literate.

But since the person had just saved her on the street, she couldn't refuse such a small request.

Shen Wan picked up the book that was face down on the small table and read it to Xie Jingyan.

Xie Jingyan had his eyes closed and his arm casually draped over the bathtub, looking quite relaxed.

After finishing the book, Shen Wan noticed that Xie Jingyan seemed to have fallen asleep, so she prepared to put the book down and quietly leave.

However, just as he stood up, Xie Jingyan's voice came, "Read it again."

Shen Wan silently sat back down and read it to him again.

Fortunately, by the time he finished reading it once, he had soaked for enough time, so this time she didn't have to help him up; she wasn't capable of that.

During the day, things were fine, but Shen Wan was most afraid of the night. She had made up her mind not to sleep in the same bed with Xie Jingyan anymore. When Xie Jingyan came back from reading in the study, Shen Wan helped him sit on the bed. Xie Jingyan said, "We have to go back to our parents' home tomorrow, so go to bed early tonight."

Shen Wan then said, "Your injury hasn't healed yet..."

Xie Jingyan lay down on the bed and said casually, "It's just a minor injury, not enough to prevent me from accompanying you back to your parents' home."

Shen Wan nodded repeatedly, then turned around to hug the blanket.

Xie Jingyan assumed she brought a blanket to bed, but there was only one blanket on the bed, and she wanted to sleep with a separate blanket.

As a result, Shen Wan spread the quilt on the floor, and his face darkened.

Shen Wan spread out the quilt, then took the pillow. Not knowing where the pillow was, she took the one from the bed.

Shen Wan walked to the bedside and said, "Get me a pillow."

"Take it yourself."

His tone was very unpleasant.

Shen Wan understood, but didn't pay any attention; she just took it herself.

Shen Wan reached out her arm to jump over him to grab the pillow. Just as her hand touched the pillow, her waist was suddenly grabbed. Before she could react, Xie Jingyan pulled her onto the bed and pinned her down.

This posture made Shen Wan blush so deeply it could bleed. "You..."

Xie Jingyan gritted his teeth and said, "I told you I wouldn't touch you, do you distrust me that much?"

Shen Wan said, "You have a back injury, so I'll sleep on the floor to avoid you hurting yourself while you sleep."

Xie Jingyan smiled, "You really are thinking of me."

Shen Wan said, "After all, you were injured while saving me..."

Xie Jingyan said, "Since you have such a conscience, how do you plan to repay my life-saving grace?"

She knew that someone who would ask for a gift for even the smallest favor wouldn't save her life without asking for anything in return.

Shen Wan blushed and said, "Get out of the way first."

Xie Jingyan didn't move, and Chen Wan asked, "Then what do you want?"

Xie Jingyan raised an eyebrow, a hint of mockery in his voice, "You want me? Aren't you afraid I'll make you repay me with your body?"

Shen Wan's heart skipped a beat.

She said, "You won't."

Xie Jingyan's smile deepened as he stroked Shen Wan's smooth face. "Are you so sure I won't ask?"

Shen Wan might not be certain about other things, but she was very certain about this.

His hand was on her face, and his body was pinned down and unable to move. Even without emotion, this position was extremely dangerous.

Why can't he be a man who can remain unmoved by a woman in his lap?

Shen Wan was extremely annoyed.

Shen Wan struggled, but it would have been better if she hadn't struggled; the struggle only made things more awkward for both of them.

Shen Wan was so embarrassed she wanted to die, and Xie Jingyan wasn't much better off. He had a sharp tongue, but his second brother always managed to embarrass him, making him lose face completely.

Xie Jingyan pretended to lie down nonchalantly, and Shen Wan quickly tried to get out of bed. Xie Jingyan said, "Did I give you permission to sleep on the floor?"

It's not like he has to agree to this.

Shen Wan was about to get out of bed when Xie Jingyan looked at her. Suddenly, Shen Wan stopped.

Even though Xie Jingyan's leg hasn't healed yet, he won't let her get out of bed, so she can't get down either.

Anyway, they slept in the same bed yesterday. He's not afraid she'll kick him, so what is she afraid of?

Shen Wan slept on the innermost side, pulled the blanket over herself and wrapped herself up, but she was still a little unwilling. "You have to promise me that once your leg is healed, you can sleep in the study."

The only response Shen Wan received was Xie Jingyan's laughter. Annoyed, Shen Wan asked, "What are you laughing at?"

Xie Jingyan certainly wouldn't laugh at her naivety. If he really wanted to do something, he could do it now; there was no need to wait for his leg to heal.

She'll sleep in the study once her leg is better. Is she planning to sleep in the same bed with him for the rest of her life?

Xie Jingyan was in an exceptionally good mood.

Seeing that Shen Wan kept looking at him, Xie Jingyan readily agreed, "This request is not excessive, I agree."

Well, the more readily you agree now, the more trouble you'll face in the near future.

It's good that you agreed.

Shen Wan was truly exhausted. She turned over in the blanket and fell asleep facing inwards.

However, when Shen Wan woke up the next day, the first thing she saw when she opened her eyes was not the bed, but Xie Jingyan.

She fell asleep in his arms again.

Shen Wan stared at Xie Jingyan's sleeping face, wondering how she ended up in his arms. As she watched, Xie Jingyan suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze filled with sorrow.

Shen Wan sat up abruptly and looked at Xie Jingyan again, but everything was normal, as if the mournful look in his eyes just now was just her imagination.