Chapter 55 It’s a waste to wash alone
Emperor Decheng sighed and said, "My beloved concubine, you don't have to blame yourself. This was Rui'er's own decision. It has nothing to do with my beloved concubine."
After Emperor Decheng finished speaking, he immediately felt something was wrong. Didn’t he just keep blaming Jing Siye?
Upon hearing this, Wei Yue also shook his head slightly, - it was indeed the beauty that caused the trouble.
Emperor Decheng knew that he had just let it slip, but it was a fact that the prisoner was kidnapped from Jing Siye, and he could not avoid the crime of dereliction of duty.
Emperor Decheng took the high seat and gave the order in a deep voice: "The Third Prince killed his brother and robbed the prisoner. His crime is unforgivable. He must be immediately arrested and brought to justice. The Second Prince failed to supervise the execution. Considering that he was seriously injured, he will be fined one year's salary and cooperate with the Dali Temple to capture the prisoner."
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When Jing Siye returned to Zhaonan Palace, Xue Nian and Lu Bo hurried forward to greet him.
Xue Nian saw blood stains on his robe, frowned, and asked worriedly:
"Your Majesty, how is your injury? Doctor Chen is waiting in the bedroom."
Jing Siye walked hurriedly and shook his head, saying, "The king is fine. Is Qin'er awake?"
Xue Nian replied, "The calming incense was extinguished an hour ago. Guard Zhu just woke up and is making a fuss in the bedroom, wanting to come out to look for the prince. Qi Feng is trying to comfort him."
Upon hearing this, Jing Siye couldn't help but quicken his pace.
Hearing the familiar footsteps, Zhu Wenqin hurried out and asked anxiously:
"My Lord, how is my uncle?"
"How come you are injured..."
When Jing Siye saw Zhu Wenqin running out without wearing an outer robe, his heart tightened. He didn't care about his own injuries and quickly picked him up and walked into the house, with a little blame and concern in his tone:
"Qin'er, why don't you take care of yourself? What if you catch a cold?"
Zhu Wenqin was picked up by Jing Siye in public, her face flushed, and she said in a low voice:
"There is a floor heating in the house. It's too hot to wear an outer robe. Qin'er ran out just now because she was anxious..."
Jing Siye placed Zhu Wenqin on the couch and took off his cloak to put it on him.
When Chen Lian saw that he had finished his work, she asked, "My Lord, do you want to bandage your wound again?"
Jing Siye waved his hand: "No need, Rui'er doesn't have internal strength, so he can't stab very deep."
"Third Prince?" Zhu Wenqin asked in disbelief.
"Why would he attack the prince?"
Jing Siye signaled Chen Lian to leave, then held Zhu Wenqin on his lap.
"The Third Prince and your uncle are in love with each other."
Zhu Wenqin was a little confused: "So, he bravely went to rescue the prisoner and stabbed you?"
Jing Siye scratched his nose and explained with a smile:
"It's not that simple. He is powerless. I have planned everything. Rui'er's matter was a variable halfway through."
He paused for a moment, a trace of emotion on his face.
"Rui'er stabbed me with a sword because he wanted to take all the responsibility on himself."
At this point, he couldn't help but sigh, his eyes showing both helplessness towards Jing Sirui and a hint of relief.
"But it's good this way, they are together after all."
Zhu Wenqin looked at Jing Siye's wound, her eyes slightly reddened, and she said guiltily:
"My Lord, I'm sorry for getting you hurt again."
Jing Siye's mouth curled up, and a sly look flashed in his eyes.
"Being injured is a small matter, but I can't take a bath by myself. Qin'er has to help me."
Zhu Wenqin muttered in her heart:
[It’s not like my hands can’t move.]
[You must want to take advantage of me again,]
[Forget it, just consider it a reward...]
Jing Siye was secretly proud: I must enjoy this "reward".
Behind the screen, the bathing water is ready, with mist and a faint fragrance in the air.
Zhu Wenqin helped Jing Siye take off his clothes. When he was left with only his underwear, he wanted to leave as usual, but was stopped by Jing Siye.
"Qin'er, there is..."
Jing Siye's voice had a different meaning, and he pulled Zhu Wenqin's hand with a little force.
Zhu Wenqin's face instantly turned red like a ripe tomato, almost bleeding. He groaned and protested:
"Your Highness did it himself, his feet are not injured."
"Qin'er," Jing Siye refused to give in, pulling Zhu Wenqin into his arms, and said in a wronged tone:
"I have been badly injured in order to save General Li. Qin'er, please help me."
Zhu Wenqin looked at Jing Siye's "fawning" look and felt soft-hearted:
"Alright, alright, why are you acting like a kid? I'll help you this time."
Although the two had been honest with each other, Zhu Wenqin was always nervous because of the man's strong aura and innate courage.
He closed his eyes and helped Jing Siye take off his underwear with slightly trembling hands.
Jing Siye looked at the nervous little guy in front of him, and his lack of interest was instantly filled with the desire to tease. He leaned down and gently kissed Zhu Wenqin on the forehead.
Zhu Wenqin opened her eyes subconsciously and instantly saw Jing Siye's muscular body, especially the place where the difference was the biggest.
His face turned even redder, and he tried to move away, but Jing Siye hugged him tighter and acted like a spoiled child:
"Qin'er said she would help me bathe, but she didn't keep her word."
Zhu Wenqin closed her eyes and made up her mind.
[So what if it’s big?] When I learn the technique, I will sleep on it. 】
Zhu Wenqin pretended to smile, but in her heart she was gritting her teeth:
"My Lord, Qin'er will help you right away."
Jing Siye slowly sat into the steaming bathtub. The warm water instantly wrapped around his muscular body. He closed his eyes comfortably, leaned back slightly, and enjoyed this moment of relaxation.
Zhu Wenqin stood beside the bathtub, his cheeks still slightly flushed. He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down, then picked up the towel beside him, gently bent down, and lowered his head to help Jing Siye wipe his back.
Just as his hand touched Jing Siye's back, Zhu Wenqin's eyes inadvertently swept to the edge of the bathtub, and then he suddenly noticed something strange.
His movements suddenly froze, his eyes widened, full of confusion, and he quickly asked:
"Your Highness, when did you get this bathtub replaced with a new one? And it was also replaced with a tub this big?"
As he spoke, he walked around the bathtub a little, looking carefully at the brand new big bathtub, his eyes full of confusion.
Jing Siye slowly opened his eyes, a meaningful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he said slowly:
"The bathtub is big and comfortable to take a bath."
After hearing this, Zhu Wenqin didn't think any more about it, but just kept complaining in her heart.
[It is not easy for Qi Feng and Xue Nian to fetch water from such a big bucket.]
[Besides, aren’t you afraid of wasting water if one person washes so much? ……】
The more he thought about it, the more unreasonable it seemed, and a hint of helplessness and anger flashed in his eyes.
Upon hearing this, Jing Siye slowly stretched his hand out from the water, bringing up a string of crystal water droplets.
Then he held the back of Zhu Wenqin's head firmly, leaned closer, and sprayed his warm breath on Zhu Wenqin's ear, and asked softly:
"Qin'er, do you think that I am too wasteful? How about Qin'er accompany me to take a bath?"
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