To clear her father's name, Shen Chu cross-dresses as a man, passes the imperial examination to become the top scholar, serves as an imperial censor, and investigates old cases.
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Chapter 176 Little Shen's "chest" tastes delicious!
"You've disguised yourself quite well."
Pei Yuan chuckled and gestured with his other hand in front of his chest.
"Want me to wear one next time too?"
Shen Chu was struck dumb.
What triggered this guy? Or does he have some strange quirk he hasn't realized he has?
Pei Yuan nodded slightly and chuckled, "Young Master Shen, your chest is wet."
It's wet...wet?
Shen Chu looked down and saw a palm-sized water stain on her clothes.
It's damp.
Oh my god, this position is so awkward.
Pei Yuan's well-defined hand reached out and slipped inside her clothes, his face full of mockery.
"Let me take a look at Lord Shen's chest."
Shen Chu was so shocked she almost jumped up.
What... what is this guy going to do?
She instinctively stepped back, but it was too late.
Pei Yuan pulled two peaches out of her collar.
One of them had a broken skin and was oozing juice.
It must have been that she accidentally broke one during her fight with Lei Ying.
Pei Yuan was playing with the two peaches.
"Tsk, white with a hint of pink, peach-shaped and pointed, the shape is quite nice."
A sudden flush rose on Shen Chu's face.
What nonsense is this guy spouting?
It's as if they're talking about her....
After changing into Zhang Lan's clothes, Zhang Lan circled around her and said that something was still missing.
There were only peaches in the house at the time.
So Zhang Lan insisted that she put two in.
She held the peach, hesitating for a long time, before finally having to admit a fact with frustration.
Even after she unwrapped her breast wrap, she wasn't as big as a peach.
It's a truly sad fact.
To create a better disguise, she resolutely stuffed a peach inside.
But now, faced with Pei Yuan's mockery, Shen Chu regretted it.
She explained awkwardly, "Miss Zhang gave it to me, saying that not having this makes me look like a woman..."
Before he could finish speaking, Pei Yuan took a bite of the peach and commented as he chewed.
"Soft and juicy, sweet and moist, and um, it also has a special sweet aroma."
Shen Chu's face turned bright red.
How can this guy eat peaches?
The peach remained hidden in her bosom for more than two hours.
A unique sweet flavor....
Pei Yuan quickly finished the two peaches and concluded:
"Young Master Shen's chest tastes quite good."
What inappropriate and lewd words is this guy saying?
Shen Chu noticed that her neck was red.
Even her chest felt hot and itchy, tingling.
My heart was pounding wildly, and a strange sense of shyness spread through me.
She stared at Pei Yuan, bewildered.
Pei Yuan took out a handkerchief and wiped his hands.
"What a waste. If these were two potatoes, I could have shredded them right here and now."
Chen Chu...
This guy is crazy!
Wait, should I cut the potatoes into shreds?
A thought struck Chen Chu, and she felt she had grasped a bit of the direction in which Pei Yuan had inexplicably gone mad.
This guy only likes to cut potato shreds when he can't sleep or when he's in a bad mood.
Is Your Highness angry?
Pei Yuan, his face grim, grabbed her arm and asked, "Where are you hurt?"
Chen Chu glanced at it and casually said, "No injury, just a torn sleeve."
Pei Yuan snorted coldly and released her arm.
The movements seemed a little impatient.
Shen Chu was certain he was angry, but she didn't quite understand.
"What exactly is Your Highness angry about?"
"Heh, Master Shen is having a lot of fun, playing the hero and rescuing the damsel in distress, and dressing up as a woman."
Shen Chu blinked, looking completely innocent.
"Does Your Highness feel you haven't lost out? How about I dress up as a woman for Your Highness?"
"You!" Pei Yuan narrowed his eyes and habitually raised his hand to tap him, only to find that the jade fan was not in his hand.
He reluctantly withdrew his hand and angrily turned to leave.
"I should have come a little later, so the bandits could have chopped you into mincemeat."
Chen Chu rolled her eyes and followed after him.
"Is Your Highness angry that I risked my life alone?"
"Heh~"
Shen Chu explained, "When I discovered that Jiang Hongzhi had ordered the salt to be moved, it was already far away from the salt field."
If we go back to inform His Highness, it will be too late to track them down.
Besides, I left a mark for His Highness.
When the mark was mentioned, Pei Yuan paused, looking at her with a gloomy expression.
What kind of mark did you leave?
Chen Chu said with a hint of pride, "Hey, I just casually sprinkled salt on this, isn't it cute?"
Pei Yuan gritted his teeth, "Are you trying to provoke me, the prince, or are you trying to provoke a dog?"
“There is a difference…” Shen Chu quickly shut up, chuckled, “It’s just a mark, Your Highness, don’t take it to heart.”
Pei Yuan...
I suspect you're subtly criticizing me, but I have no proof.
"Don't interrupt me. I'm talking about your unauthorized showing off." He glared fiercely at Chen Chu.
"You dare to break into a bandit's den with thousands of people? Are you out of your mind?"
Shen Chu looked at the anger in his eyes, but felt a warmth in her heart.
She knew Pei Yuan was worried about her.
So there was no argument. He hung his head and whispered, "It won't happen again next time."
"You dare to do it again?" Pei Yuan sneered. "If you get hacked to death by bandits, you expect me to..."
"What?" Shen Chu asked, puzzled.
Pei Yuan paused, then turned his head. "How am I supposed to explain this to Father Emperor? You were appointed by him as the Salt Inspector."
"Oh." Shen Chu gave a dry "hmm," feeling inexplicably disappointed.
"Oh what? If you encounter something like this again, you are not allowed to act on your own."
Chen Chu responded sullenly, "I know."
Pei Yuan took a few steps but didn't hear anything behind him.
She stopped and turned around, only to see that Chen Chu was still standing in the same spot.
"Aren't you leaving yet?"
Chen Chu looked dejected. "I'm too weak to walk."
"Heh, weren't you quite strong when you were fighting bandits?"
"Is it all used up now?"
Shen Chu chuckled awkwardly, looking at him pleadingly, "Sixth Brother, could you...?"
Pei Yuan turned and left with a cold face, saying, "No, leave by yourself."
"Sixth Brother~"
Pei Yuan suddenly stopped, cursed under his breath, and turned back with a dark face.
He grabbed Shen Chu's arm and placed it around his neck, then used his other hand to lift her up by her buttocks.
He carried Chen Chu on his back and strode forward.
Shen Chu was stunned.
"Sixth Brother, I..."
"Shut up," Pei Yuan scolded coldly. "Can't you stop acting like a child all the time, you're a grown man?"
"If you want me to carry you, just say so. Don't whine and whine."
Chen Chu...
Is it possible that Your Highness has misunderstood?
I just wanted you to stop and rest for a bit.
I didn't ask you to carry me.
etc.
Where is this guy's hand resting?
Shen Chu belatedly realized that Pei Yuan's two hands were placed on her inner thighs, slightly lower.
As he walked, his long, slender fingers would unintentionally brush against her thigh.
Even through her skirt, she felt a warm, tingling sensation creep into her waist and spread down her back.
Shen Chu shifted slightly, feeling a little awkward.
Before she could even move, Pei Yuan raised his hand and slapped her, saying irritably:
"Don't move, or I'll throw you out."
Shen Chu's face instantly turned bright red.
Damn it.
Pei Yuan's slap just now landed squarely on her butt.