Chapter 75

Although Jixiang had become her servant and secretly brought her some food under the guise of delivering water, there were other servants guarding the courtyard. Each time, Jixiang could only bring in a small amount, enough for Yunxi to barely fill her stomach. By bedtime, she was still quite hungry.

That night, she didn't even know how she fell asleep. In any case, she was woken up by hunger before dawn.

As the sun gradually rose outside, I could barely feel the hunger in my stomach, but I had no strength left in my body.

Yunxi struggled to sit up, and then, supporting herself against the cabinets and other objects against the wall, she finally reached the window and knocked twice on the wooden board that was nailed to the window.

Jixiang came over upon hearing the sound and handed her some warm water.

"Find a way to send a message to the Crown Prince," Yunxi said in a very low voice, "to lure him here."

Ji Xiang lowered his voice and said yes.

At dusk, Shen Rang returned.

Yun Wan was still waiting for him at the gate: "Husband, you're finally back."

Shen Rang dismounted and walked a few steps to her: "Madam, were you waiting for me again?"

Yun Wan nodded: "Yes!"

There is no other lady in the entire capital as considerate as her!

The two walked together to the backyard.

"What did you do today, my husband? Could you tell me?" Yun Wan asked with a smile.

Shen Rang curled his lips: "You're interested in hearing about working with a bunch of seemingly aloof people?"

Yun Wan's smile froze instantly.

I still remember when Shen Rang first went to the Hanlin Academy, she said that the people in the Hanlin Academy were all fake arrogance.

"...I was just saying it casually back then, but my husband has remembered it for so long."

Shen Rang remained silent.

"Husband, stop teasing me! Tell me what happened!" Yun Wan seemed impatient.

Shen Rang simply said, "It's nothing, just going to the palace to listen to His Majesty and his ministers' discussions and take notes, and then returning to the Hanlin Academy to draft documents."

"I'm sure I can learn a lot by following His Majesty's side, right?"

"I have indeed benefited greatly."

"Now that you've come to His Majesty's side, you must let His Majesty see your abilities. Don't just focus on taking notes; be sure to speak up when you have any good ideas. That way, you can be promoted faster!"

Shen Rang remained silent.

It is precisely because they are by the emperor's side that they must be even more careful with their words and actions.

Throughout history, countless intelligent people have existed, but only a handful have managed to gain a foothold in the imperial court.

Seeing that Shen Rang remained silent, Yun Wan changed the subject: "By the way, husband, are you about to take a break?"

Shen Rang nodded slightly.

"Could my husband accompany me for a walk in the street? We've been married for a while now, and I've never been out in the street with you before."

Go to the street...

Shen Rang recalled the words he had said to Yun Xi when he apologized.

"I had other plans that day, please forgive me, Madam."

Yun Wan smiled and said, "If you have nothing else to do that day, my husband, you must come to see me again."

Shen Rang didn't say anything more.

The two returned to Liuyun Garden. As soon as they entered the courtyard, they saw Jixiang waiting for them.

Jixiang was also surprised to find that Shen Rang and Yun Wan had returned together, and a look of horror flashed across her face.

Shen Rang stopped in his tracks: "What is it?"

“What could a maid possibly do?” Yun Wan quickly said, “Husband, you’ve had a long day, you should go back and rest.”

Shen Rang didn't move, his gaze still fixed on Ji Xiang, clearly waiting for her to speak.

He knew this maid was always by Yunxi's side.

But Jixiang looked at Yunwan and didn't dare to say a word.

Standing here isn't a solution, so Yun Wan frowned and said, "What is it? Tell me!"