Chapter 72 She threw herself into Chu Jichen's arms
Shen Qingci's thoughts raced. After having breakfast, she looked at Chu Jichen again and said, "Wanqing said that Your Highness stayed in the palace all night to handle state affairs and came to my place early this morning. You must be tired. Why don't you go and rest for a while, Your Highness?"
Chu Jichen coughed lightly: "I am indeed a little tired, but my people came to report earlier that your wedding dress and my wedding attire are ready and will be delivered later so that we can try them on and see if there is anything that needs to be adjusted."
"I'll try it with you then, it'll be more convenient. I won't go back to the Regent's Palace for now."
After Chu Jichen finished speaking, he looked intently at Shen Qingci.
Shen Qingci raised an eyebrow and coughed lightly: "Then Your Highness... shall you rest here for a while?"
A clear smile spread across Chu Jichen's eyes: "Hmm, that works too."
"However, this courtyard was only set up for you to stay in temporarily before your wedding, so only the main courtyard where you will be staying has been properly cleaned and furnished. The other courtyards have not been cleaned."
Shen Qingci took a deep breath. This person had gone through all this trouble, and it turned out it was all for this one thing.
She lifted her eyelids slightly, secretly chuckling to herself, "Then, Your Highness, would you like to rest in my room?"
Chu Jichen had been waiting for her to say this, but he pretended to be hesitant: "Qingci's boudoir, may I? Wouldn't that be inappropriate?"
Is this not quite appropriate?
He sneaked into her bed in the middle of the night, hugged her, and even... when his thing was pressed against her, didn't he feel anything was wrong?
Now you're putting on an act?
Shen Qingci took a deep breath: "There's nothing wrong with it, I just need to rest on my bed for a while."
“We are engaged, aren’t we? Our wedding is less than half a month away, and everything is being prepared. My marriage to you is a done deal, and there will be no changes.”
Chu Jichen's smile deepened: "Qingci is right. Once it's a done deal, I won't let it change."
"Since Qingci has extended such a warm invitation, I will gladly accept."
Shen Qingci lowered her eyes. This person was nothing but a wolf in sheep's clothing, and now he was trying to hide his tail and play the dog.
He was unaware that his true colors had long been exposed.
After Chu Jichen went to her bedroom, Shen Qingci simply moved a bamboo couch and sat on the veranda reading and daydreaming.
If Huo Yunzhan used that fictitious troop mobilization order as an excuse to get Prime Minister Liu to rescue him, then Huo Yunzhan will come after her sooner or later.
If Huo Yunzhan were to approach her, she could use the troop mobilization order to trick him.
If what Chu Jichen said is true, then the troubles of the Shen family must be related to Huo Yunzhan.
How did the Emperor and Huo Yunzhan learn that her father had trained a private army? Did Huo Yunzhan obtain some clue during his interactions with her and then reveal it to the Emperor?
Or perhaps the emperor found out first and then revealed it to Huo Yunzhan, so that Huo Yunzhan could approach her, marry her, and find out where the troop mobilization order was.
Regardless of the circumstances, Huo Yunzhan and Emperor Yongming must have already secretly colluded together.
Shen Qingci's eyes were dark and brooding. She was determined to find out the truth! To clear the name of the Shen family and avenge her loved ones!
As Shen Qingci was thinking, Wan Qing happily beckoned several maids into the courtyard.
"Miss, the people from the Prince's Mansion have sent over the wedding dress and wedding gown. Would you like to try them on first?"
Shen Qingci's gaze fell on the chest containing the wedding dress and gown: "The prince is still resting..."
She paused for a moment: "Do I have to try it on now?"
A woman who looked like an embroiderer following behind Wanqing quickly said with a smile, "The prince and princess's wedding date is quite tight, so it would be best if you tried it on now. This servant can check if there are any adjustments that need to be made so that we can make them in time."
That's true.
Moreover, with an embroiderer present, problems can be easily detected.
Shen Qingci stood up: "Then I'll trouble you to wait here for a moment while I go and call the Prince."
"yes."
Shen Qingci paused slightly at the door of the bedroom before walking straight in.
The room was quiet. Chu Jichen's wheelchair was placed beside the bed. He lay quietly on the bed with his eyes closed, as if he had fallen asleep.
Shen Qingci raised her eyebrows. This person clearly slept well last night, falling asleep much earlier than her. How come she can still sleep so early in the morning?
She walked to the bedside and her gaze fell on Chu Jichen's face. Chu Jichen's face was extremely handsome, but perhaps because of his high position, his eyes and brows always concealed a sharp edge and a hint of fierceness.
Now that he's asleep, he appears much quieter and more peaceful, making him look even more handsome.
"Your Highness," Shen Qingci called softly.
But the person on the bed remained motionless.
Shen Qingci thought for a moment, then reached out and poked Chu Jichen's arm. As soon as she touched Chu Jichen's arm, her hand was grabbed and pulled sharply.
Caught off guard, Shen Qingci was pulled down and fell into Chu Jichen's arms.
"Ugh..." Shen Qingci bumped straight into Chu Jichen's chest and couldn't help but let out a muffled groan. This person... this chest... is a bit too hard.
Chu Jichen seemed to finally wake up, opening his eyes, though they were still somewhat dazed: "Qingci?"
Shen Qingci raised her eyes, her eyes brimming with tears, and looked at Chu Jichen. She saw Chu Jichen's Adam's apple bobbing, and a faint flame flickering in his eyes.
not good!
Shen Qingci was no stranger to that look.
She quickly pressed her hand against Chu Jichen's chest, raised her voice, and said urgently, "Your Highness, the people from the Prince's Mansion have delivered the wedding clothes and gowns. They want us to try them on now so that they can make alterations if they don't fit."
Chu Jichen continued to stare intently at Shen Qingci, and Shen Qingci even sensed that Chu Jichen's manhood was showing signs of revival.
Shen Qingci's ears turned slightly red, and she quickly said, "Your Highness, please let me go."
This is different from what happened last night.
Last night, at least she pretended to be asleep at first, and then Chu Jichen actually fell asleep.
But now, they are all awake.
What if he really... falls in love again?
The two of them will be the ones who feel awkward then.
Chu Jichen took a deep breath and finally let go of her: "Sorry, I was half asleep and felt someone touch me, so it was an instinctive reaction."
Shen Qingci hurriedly stood up. Hearing Chu Jichen's words, she frowned and couldn't help but whisper, "A subconscious reaction? Someone touched the prince while he was asleep, and the prince subconsciously... tried to pull him into his arms?"
Chu Jichen reached out and grabbed her hand, a hint of a smile in his eyes: "Of course not."
"This subconscious reaction only applies to you."
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