The Second Prince’s Mansion, the inner room in the backyard.
The second prince sat by the bed with a concerned look on his face, holding a woman's hand.
His voice was filled with blame and heartache: "Xiaoya, why are you so stupid? Since you had a fight last month, why didn't you tell me earlier?"
The woman lying on the bed slowly turned her face to the side and said, "It's not a serious problem. I just didn't want to worry Your Highness, so I didn't let them spread any rumors. Who would have thought that they would go and tell you the news without your permission today."
The second prince looked at the woman's face with pity.
The face was very fair, with delicate features, and there was a hint of girlish shyness between her eyebrows.
"Thanks to the maids who came to me in time to tell me the news, otherwise I don't know how long you would have kept it a secret from me."
At this time, a little maid came in with a prescription in her hand.
"Second Prince, Miss Wu, the doctor has written the prescription."
The second prince took the prescription, glanced at it quickly, and then strode out.
"Doctor Lin!" the second prince called out.
Doctor Lin had just finished writing the prescription, collected the consultation fee, and was packing up his medicine box.
Hearing the second prince calling him, he quickly stopped what he was doing.
"Your Highness, this girl's headache is an old problem. She should be kept away from cold, wind, and excessive excitement."
"Otherwise, it will easily relapse in the future."
The Second Prince quickly responded, "Okay, I'll take note of that."
After sending Doctor Lin away, the Second Prince hurriedly handed the prescription to the maid to get the medicine, and then returned to the inner room.
"Xiaoya, the doctor told you to rest well. Don't catch a cold or get exposed to the wind."
"If you feel any discomfort in the future, don't endure it. You must tell me immediately, okay?"
The woman supported her body with her arms and slowly sat up. The second prince hurriedly supported her and stuffed two pillows behind her for her to lean on.
"Your Highness, I actually have a little thought. I'm afraid I might have a headache or a fever. If I tell you, the doctor Your Highness invites will definitely be the imperial physician."
"But with my identity, if I'm ever treated by an imperial physician and they spread the news, wouldn't that bring trouble to His Highness?"
The woman named Xiaoya had a soft and weak voice, and her tone was humble. Anyone who heard it would feel pity.
The Second Prince sighed, "It's really hard for you to always think about me."
"But don't worry, I'm not stupid, I understand. The doctor I've hired for you today is a street doctor in the capital, not an imperial physician. This way, you don't have to worry."
After hearing what the second prince said, the woman's expression relaxed a little.
The woman's name was Wuya, and she was brought back from the northern border by the second prince.
Because of the sensitive nature of the woman's identity, the Second Prince did not dare to tell Emperor Mingxi and the Empress directly, and even kept it a secret from the Crown Prince and Xia Miaoyuan.
A faint smile appeared on Wu Ya's pale face: "That's good, then I feel relieved."
"Your Highness is willing to leave Xiaoya a place to stay, allowing Xiaoya to survive in this world. Xiaoya is already grateful."
"If Xiaoya causes any more trouble to His Highness, she will be guilty of a serious crime."
Wu Ya opened her pair of tender eyes and looked at the Second Prince, with crystal tears glistening on her eyelashes, making her look pitiful.
The Second Prince met Wu Ya's eyes, and instantly felt a tingling sensation, his heart sour and soft.
He immediately hugged Wu Ya tightly in his arms and kissed her gently on the cheek.
Wu Ya blushed instantly. With her slender hands, she pushed the Second Prince with difficulty, muttering, "Your Highness, what are you doing?"
"We... haven't..."
As she said this, she covered her face with her hands in embarrassment and turned to the inside of the bed.
The second prince was so carried away that he couldn't control himself at all.
This time, I was shocked by Wu Ya's reaction.
He explained in a panic: "Xiaoya, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, it's all my fault!"
"But I didn't mean to be disrespectful to you."
"I just couldn't help myself at the moment."
Wu Ya covered her face with her hands, her voice tinged with tears: "Your Highness, you are a dignified prince. Xiaoya, I know now that I am just a little girl in your eyes."
"Besides, Xiaoya's current meals, tea, needlework, food, and clothing are all provided by His Highness."
"But Xiaoya is a well-educated girl after all. How could you bully her like this?"
"If you treat Xiaoya like a toy like a cat or a dog, Xiaoya should leave immediately and wander outside. Even if she starves to death or is killed by a villain, it is better than being humiliated here."
When Wu Ya said this, she started to sob.
The second prince was at a loss, his face flushed red. He opened his mouth in panic, but because he was too anxious, he didn't know how to explain.
He was so anxious that he opened his hands and slapped his face.
While fanning her, he continued, "It's all my fault. I flirted with Miss Xiaoya! I deserve to die! I'm a bastard!"
Wu Ya was startled by the sound of the slap and turned around quickly.
"Oh, Your Highness, why are you hitting yourself?"
Wu Ya hurried forward to stop him: "Your Highness, please don't do this. Isn't it enough for Xiaoya to forgive Your Highness?"
When the Second Prince heard the word forgiveness, he stopped what he was doing and said with a smile, "If Xiaoya is willing to forgive me, I will be satisfied."
Wu Ya looked at the Second Prince's face distressedly and said angrily, "Your Highness, how can you be so careless about your body? Your face is all red and swollen."
The Second Prince chuckled foolishly a few times: "As long as Xiaoya is happy, my actions are nothing."
"I promise that I will never cross the line before I marry you."
"Although I am the Second Prince, I have never looked down on you. I am completely devoted to you and truly love you!"
Wu Ya smiled shyly: "With the Second Prince's words, Xiao Ya feels relieved."
After a while, the two of them calmed down again, and Xiaoya got back on the bed, half leaning against it.
"Xiao Ya, lie down and take a nap. Wait until the servants have prepared the medicine, and then you can get up and take it." The second prince said gently and was about to leave.
Wu Ya waved her hand and said, "Your Highness, could you please sit with Xiao Ya for a while and talk to me?"
"Xiaoya is so bored today."
The second prince curled his lips in joy and sat on the stool beside the bed.
"Then let me tell you some interesting stories from the past two days."
"Recently, the Royal Grill has introduced new dishes, which are the delicacies served at the Outer Palace Banquet."
"When you're better, I'll take you out to eat."
Wu Ya pursed her lips and nodded.
"Your Highness, I heard from the maid that you went to the guesthouse today?"
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