Chapter 6: The Hypocritical Villain
It was already the second noon when Zhu Wenqin woke up. He subconsciously wanted to move his body, but as soon as he moved, a piercing pain attacked him from behind, making him gasp and wake up completely.
Thinking back to the beating I received yesterday, fear and grievance surged into my heart again.
At this time, Jing Siye had returned from court. He walked into the bedroom and heard some noise in the ear room, so he hurried in to check.
Zhu Wenqin was just about to get up to get some water from the small table next to her when she saw Jing Siye come in. She was stunned at first, then she glanced inside and snorted in her heart.
Jing Siye: Not only do you not greet me when you see me, but you also humph at me in your heart?
It’s my bad luck that I fed you medicine again last night and stayed with you all night.
Forget it. For your uncle’s sake, I won’t bother with you.
He walked to the bedside and picked up the bowl of water: "Guard Zhu, drink some water. I will have someone bring some porridge over later."
Zhu Wenqin curled her lips:
[A hypocritical villain.] 】
[…But, I’m really hungry. I haven’t eaten for more than ten hours. 】
[No, I need to eat and drink enough so that I can have the energy to search for clues. 】
Thinking of this, Zhu Wenqin leaned over to the edge of the bed and took the bowl from Jing Siye's hand. She was so thirsty that she drank up the water in the bowl in just a few gulps.
He wiped his lips and handed the bowl to Jing Siye: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
[When I recover, I will find evidence to make you suffer.] 】
Jing Siye: You little heartless person.
"I will allow you to rest for three days. Don't make any more mistakes during that time, or I will punish you severely."
Zhu Wenqin widened her eyes:
[I am only allowed to rest for three days when my injury is so serious? If you can do it, come on.】
[No wonder the rumors say that King Zhaonan is cruel and ruthless. Today I have learned a lesson.]
Zhu Wenqin was shouting wildly in her heart, but she didn't want to back out. Even if she wanted to back out now, she couldn't. After all, the Zhaonan Palace was not a place where one could come and go as they pleased. Zhu Wenqin bit her lower lip:
[…Hmph, three days is enough.] 】
"Thank you, my lord. I understand."
Hearing Zhu Wenqin's rich inner thoughts, Jing Siye's lips curled up slightly. On weekdays, the people around him are either respectful and submissive to him, or they try their best to flatter him.
Zhu Wenqin did not hide her inner emotions at all, and even showed a hint of resistance.
This little rabbit that can scratch people is really unique.
"Your Majesty, I'm here to bring medicine to Guard Zhu."
Qi Feng's voice sounded outside the palace gate.
"Come in."
After getting the consent, Qi Feng held a bowl of medicine with a few pieces of candy wrapped in paper neatly placed next to it.
When Jing Siye saw the medicine, he thought of the scene of feeding him the medicine last night. He unconsciously recalled the soft and warm touch of Zhu Wenqin's lips and shook his head guiltily.
Qi Feng put the plate on the small table next to him and prepared to leave, but was suddenly stopped by Jing Siye.
"Qi Feng, I have something else to do, please look after him."
After saying this, he hurried out of the ear room.
When Zhu Wenqin saw the medicine on the table, she suddenly remembered that she had a bitter taste in her mouth when she woke up just now. She should have taken medicine last night, but she had no recollection of it. So she asked Qi Feng:
"Guard Qi, were you the one taking care of me last night?"
Qi Feng: Can I say he is the prince?
But the prince told me not to tell anyone.
Qi Feng hesitated and nodded: "Yes."
"I'm sorry, Guard Zhu, I don't want to hit you with a stick, it's my duty..."
Zhu Wenqin interrupted him: "It's not your fault, Guard Qi, if you want to blame someone, blame the big devil..."
Hearing this, Qi Feng quickly covered Zhu Wenqin's mouth and said, "Guard Zhu, you can't scold the prince. If the prince gets angry one day, your life will be in danger."
Although Zhu Wenqin was not favored by Master Zhu in the Zhu family, he had been weak and sickly since childhood, had a slow brain, and was spoiled by his loving mother into becoming a rebellious person.
Now that he has come to the palace as a guard, he cannot change the temperament of the young master of the Zhu family for the time being.
When Zhu Wenyan heard Qi Feng's words, her eyebrows curved, and she felt that he was really doing it for her good.
"Thank you, Guard Qi, you are so kind."
[Not like that big devil.] 】
The big devil Jing Siye sneezed in the study. Xue Nian, who was waiting nearby, stepped forward nervously and asked:
"My Lord, do you want to call the court doctor?"
Jing Siye replied calmly: "I am not that squeamish. I am not that kind of person..."
"Forget it, just accompany me for a walk." Anyway, he had no intention of dealing with official documents.
Just as Jing Siye stepped out of the study, another guard, Lu Bo, came to report:
"Your Majesty, Miss Wang is outside the main courtyard asking to see you."
Jing Siye sneered: "Want to test the truth? Let her in."
On normal days, Jing Siye would never let those beauties who were forced in set foot into the main courtyard.
Wang Zhiyan was instantly delighted when she received the prince's approval.
She quickly raised her hand, carefully tidied her hair, and walked towards the main courtyard with her maid Mei Xue.
As soon as she saw Jing Siye, Wang Zhiyan moved lightly, bent her knees slightly, and said in a tender voice:
"I have seen the prince."
Jing Siye looked indifferent and said in a calm tone:
"No need to be so polite. What does Miss Wang want to see me for?"
Wang Zhiyan saw this, leaned forward slightly, her eyes moving, and said softly:
"Your Highness, my family sent some rice wine to me. This rice wine is brewed according to a secret recipe unique to the people. It not only tastes mellow, but drinking it will also be of great benefit to your health."
As she spoke, she deliberately covered the corners of her mouth with a handkerchief and looked at Jing Siye with amorous eyes.
Jing Siye's expression did not change: "Miss Wang is thoughtful."
After saying that, he gave a look to Xue Nian beside him.
Xue Nian immediately stepped forward and took the tray from the maid with both hands.
Jing Siye did not hesitate at all and asked:
"Miss Wang, do you have anything else to do?"
There was already a hint of expulsion in his tone.
Wang Zhiyan seemed not to understand the meaning and continued to say coquettishly:
"Your Majesty, I am really tired after walking all the way here. Can I rest here for a while?"
As she spoke, she kept glancing around.
Jing Siye instantly saw through Wang Zhiyan's thoughts, and his voice suddenly turned cold as he asked:
"Miss Wang, are you looking for something? Is there anything in my palace that Miss Wang cares about?"
Wang Zhiyan choked, a trace of panic flashed across her face, but she quickly pretended to be calm and stammered:
"Ah? No, Your Majesty. I heard that Your Majesty has found a new personal guard. Your Majesty has never had such a person by your side before. I am just curious and want to meet him."
Jing Siye: "Well, I did find a young guard, but he was disobedient and was beaten by me. He is still recovering from his injuries."
As he spoke, his thoughts unconsciously drifted back to the scene of feeding medicine last night. Thinking of this, Jing Siye's lips curled slightly, and a trace of attachment flashed in his eyes that he himself did not even notice.
Women's intuition has always been sharp.
Wang Zhiyan instantly captured the extremely subtle change in Jing Siye. Her heart was shaken, and the fire of jealousy instantly burned in her heart:
What the hell is this thing that is not worthy of being shown on the stage? What kind of seductive tricks did it use to dare to compete with me?
"Miss Wang, if you have nothing else to do, please leave. I have something else to do."
Jing Siye's voice rang out again, bringing Wang Zhiyan back from her thoughts.
Wang Zhiyan was unwilling to give up. She gritted her teeth and said:
"Your Majesty, you must be more careful. Some people have bad intentions. Don't fall into their trap."
Jing Siye's expression suddenly darkened:
"Miss Wang, are you teaching me how to do things?"
Wang Zhiyan saw that the situation was not good, and immediately knelt down with a plop, saying in horror:
"I dare not. I am also worried about the safety of the prince."
Jing Siye snorted coldly and said:
"Alright, you leave. Do not come here again without my permission."
After saying this, without even looking at Wang Zhiyan, he turned around and strode towards the study.
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