Chapter 414: Helping Up
Chen Wan had a great time visiting the lantern festival tonight.
They ate everything they wanted and bought everything they liked. The crowd was so crowded that Xie Jingyu took her to the roof to see the bustling crowds and the lights of thousands of houses.
After having enough shopping, we went home.
In the carriage, Shen Wan sat in Xie Jingyu's arms, and Xie Jingyu said softly, "Are you tired?"
"kind of."
After all, I walked through several streets, how could I not be tired at all?
Shen Wan said, “I haven’t been going out recently.”
Xie Jingyu laughed, "If I don't attend Prince Ling's banquet, I must go to the Lin Mansion's adopted son banquet."
Shen Wan said happily, "The Lin family is going to officially accept my father as their adopted son?"
Xie Jingyu said, "It should be done after Prince Ling opens his palace."
Chen Ji was not anxious, but Old Master Lin was. He was afraid that Chen Ji would go back on his word. Only after holding the adopted son banquet did Old Master Lin and Mrs. Lin feel at ease.
Old Tutor Lin adopted her father as his adopted son, so she had to go and kneel down to pay her respects to Old Tutor Lin and Old Madam Lin.
Chen Wan leaned in Xie Jingyu's arms, and the two chatted casually.
When they arrived at the Jingbei Palace, Xie Jingyu took Chen Wan out of the carriage, and then did not put him down, but directly carried him back to Zhaolanxuan.
But he didn't carry her back to the house, but took her to the bathroom.
The bathtub in Xie Jingyu's bathroom was as big as four or five bathtubs. Shen Wan really liked taking a bath in it, but what she feared most was being in the bathroom. This guy would definitely not let her take a good bath.
But Shen Wan did not struggle. The baby in her belly would be six months old in the next two days, and she would not be able to have sex from then on.
Chen Wan couldn't bear it when she thought about him having to endure for four or five months. Generally, when a woman becomes pregnant, she has to take a concubine for her husband.
But she didn't want to, so she just considered it as compensation for him.
Xie Jingyu knew that Chen Wan was tired from shopping and had no plans to do anything, but he couldn't resist Chen Wan's initiative. She hooked her arm around his neck and looked at him mistily. It would be strange if he could control himself.
…
A night of passion.
When he woke up the next day, it was already noon. Chen Wan leaned against the big pillow, feeling too lazy to get up.
After leaning against her for a while, Shanhu pushed the door open cautiously for fear of disturbing her. Seeing her leaning against the pillow, she came over and said, "The Crown Prince's Consort is finally awake. Prince Ling is here and is playing chess with the Crown Prince in the study..."
Not knowing what Prince Ling was doing, Shen Wan lifted the quilt and got out of bed.
When she finished washing and dressing and went out, Xie Jingyu just came over from the study after sending Prince Ling out of the house.
When they met face to face, Shen Wanfu bowed and said, "Greetings, Prince Ling."
But before Shen Wan finished blessing, Prince Ling reached out and supported Shen Wan, "No need to be so polite."
The maids and servants in the yard were stunned by this scene.
How could Prince Ling support the Crown Prince’s Consort from Prince Jingbei’s Palace?
Not to mention the maids and old women were surprised, Shen Wan was also very surprised.
What's even worse is that a certain gentleman is a jealous person and has the guts to help her in front of him. Does Prince Ling want to be thrown out of the Jingbei Palace?
Xie Jingyu frowned. Even though he knew that Xiao Huaijin was Shen Wan's twin brother, he still felt unhappy when he saw Xiao Huaijin supporting Shen Wan.
Ever since Xiao Huaijin knew that Chen Wan was his biological sister, she was just his sister, a sister, and a pregnant sister at that. How could she accept the fact that she had to bow to him as her brother?
The hand was faster than the head, and before anyone could react, the hand supported the sister.
However, Xiao Huaijin was quick to help and put it away, "You don't have to bow to me in the future."
Shen Wan, “…???”
He is a prince, isn't it normal to pay respect to him?
Even if she and Xie Jingyu saved his life, etiquette cannot be abandoned.
Shen Wan looked at Xie Jingyu, and Xie Jingyu said, "After the Lin Mansion holds the adopted son banquet, you will be Prince Ling's sister. It's okay if you don't pay your respects."
younger sister?
“…My cousin.”
Shen Wan corrected.
Although cousin is also a sister, the prince's sister is a princess, okay? This is not something you can call casually.
Xiao Huaijin had nothing to say when his biological sister became cousins.
Neither Xiao Huaijin nor Xie Jingyu corrected Chen Wan. Xie Jingyu had tried his best to tell Chen Wan in a roundabout way, but this woman could know everything about other people, but when it came to him, he estimated that even if he told her directly, she might not believe it, and she might even think he was joking.
Xie Jingyu said, "On the 18th of this month, Prince Ling's Mansion will open, and Huai Jin is here to deliver the invitation."
For a small matter like delivering an invitation, just send a servant. Xiao Huaijin had nothing to do and wanted to come and see his only sister.
Xiao Huaijin was about to leave, so Shen Wan didn't delay him and made way.
Xie Jingyu escorted Xiao Huaijin out of the house. As Xiao Huaijin walked down the stairs, he said, "Wan'er is pregnant. Grandfather and uncle specifically told you not to take her with you."
Shen Wan, “…???”
Everyone in the yard said, “……???”
Wan'er...
Why would Prince Ling call their Crown Prince’s Consort like that?
Shen Wan felt even more that something was wrong.
However, Shen Wan's attention was more on Xiao Huaijin's "uncle". The uncle that Prince Ling mentioned... was his father.
After watching them leave, Shen Wan returned to her room to eat. Halfway through her meal, she vaguely remembered that she seemed to be a month older than Prince Ling...
When Xie Jingyu came back, Shen Wan said, "I am one month older than Prince Ling, shouldn't I be his cousin?"
When Shen Wan said this, Xie Jingyu was drinking tea and started coughing.
It's outrageous enough that my biological sister becomes my cousin, but I want to become my cousin...
However, Chen Wan's birthday is indeed one month earlier than Prince Ling's.
This thing is done.
Xie Jingyu asked, "Does this also need to be divided so carefully?"
"It doesn't matter whether it's big or small..."
After a pause, Shen Wan said, “But if I admit that I am my cousin, won’t you be my cousin’s husband?”
"I still think you are suitable to be a brother-in-law."
Xie Jingyu, “…”
What is the use of suitable?
My brother-in-law is my brother-in-law, and that cannot be changed.
Xie Jingyu said, "Hello, brother-in-law. Let Prince Ling protect me more in the future."
This time, the one who was coughing changed to Chen Wan, "Who is protecting whom?"
Not to mention now, even if Prince Ling succeeds to the throne in the future and sits in that position, it will be Xie Jingyu who protects him, right?
Xie Jingyu patted Chen Wan on the back. Chen Wan stopped arguing about who was older between him and Prince Ling and continued to eat.
…
It rained in Kyoto, and it was time for Prince Ling to open his palace.
After breakfast, Xie Jingyu went to Prince Ling's Mansion to help greet the guests. Chen Wan didn't go anywhere and stayed in Zhaolanxuan, making a small belly band for the baby in her belly and enjoying it.
Xie Jingyu went out after breakfast, and it was already evening when he returned home.
At that time, Shen Wan was choosing books in the study. When he walked in, a snow-white dove landed on the window sill.
Chen Ping went over, caught the carrier pigeon, and said, "Master, this is news from the son of the Marquis of Linjiang."
Xie Jingyu took the letter and opened it.
The two lines of small words above——
Fortunately, I have fulfilled my mission.
Return in three, five or seven days.
Xie Jingyu, “…”
Shen Wan came over to take a look, also with a dark look on his face, "When will you come back?"
Xie Jingyu said, "I don't know how many days the pigeon flew, but it might be back in three days at the fastest, or seven days at the longest."
Chu Yang completed his mission, but what about Shen Ling?
Shen Ling went to Jizhou to look for him. Did she find Chu Yang? Even after Chu Yang came back, she still didn't know where he was.
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