"I heard you were punished by the Emperor. I've been worried about you ever since. I've lost my appetite and even my waist has gotten thinner. If you don't believe me, compare it with your hand. Isn't it two fingers shorter than before?"
As Shen Yunjin spoke, she gently took Xiao Yuncheng's hand and placed it on her slender waist.
Xiao Yuncheng caressed Shen Yunjin's slender waist with his palm, his voice gradually becoming tinged with desire: "Hmm, you've lost a lot of weight."
Shen Yunjin lowered her head shyly.
Xiao Yuncheng put his arm around Shen Yunjin and asked, "You don't resent me?"
"What do I have to complain about, Your Highness?" Shen Yunjin leaned limply against Xiao Yuncheng's chest and whispered, "I believe Your Highness. Those letters must have been forged. Your Highness is innocent. What's written in those letters is all lies! The talk about selling official positions for personal gain, the promise to marry Sister Wang as your principal wife... I don't believe any of that!"
Seeing Shen Yunjin's understanding expression, Xiao Yuncheng raised his hand, lifted her chin, and kissed her.
Shen Yunjin was like a delicate flower, her branches trembling as the rain and dew blew against her.
Shen Yunjin only snapped back to her senses when Xiao Yuncheng lifted her skirt.
"Crown Prince..." Shen Yunjin pushed away Xiao Yuncheng's hand shyly and timidly, her voice trembling, "This is the Princess's residence, isn't this inappropriate?"
"Don't worry, my elder sister won't mind."
"But……"
"But what?" Xiao Yuncheng embraced Shen Yunjin from behind, his voice gently brushing against her earlobe, carrying a hint of coaxing: "Didn't you say you missed me? Let me see if you really miss me!"
"Yunyan... misses her Crown Prince brother."
Shen Yunjin was immersed in Xiao Yuncheng's gentle embrace, gradually falling for him.
Xiao Yuncheng's eyes reddened, and his movements were swift and urgent, like a storm.
Half a year ago, Shen Yunjin and Xiao Yuncheng tasted forbidden fruit together. The first time was at the Crown Prince's residence. She was afraid of being blamed by Madam Jiang and being despised by others, but Xiao Yuncheng used sweet words to coax her and make her forget herself.
Since she was going to marry Xiao Yuncheng sooner or later and become his woman anyway, what difference did it make whether she gave herself to him sooner or later?
So, she had her first time with Xiao Yuncheng.
Once this happens once, it will happen again and again.
By now, Shen Yunjin had completely grown accustomed to the tender moments with Xiao Yuncheng.
She lay on the bed, her arms wrapped around Xiao Yuncheng's neck, glistening with sweat. Her body hung limply on Xiao Yuncheng's body as they made love, experiencing a blissful, oblivious feeling.
Just as the two were entwined, footsteps sounded outside.
It seemed like a lot of people were heading towards Xunfang Pavilion.
Shen Yunjin regained her senses and gently nudged Xiao Yuncheng: "Crown Prince, get up quickly, it seems someone is coming! We need to get dressed quickly!"
"Jin'er, we're just one step away..." Xiao Yuncheng lay on top of Shen Yunjin, his brows furrowed and his voice hoarse: "Are you willing to make me suffer?"
Shen Yunjin could also sense the urgency of the arrow being on the bowstring and ready to be released; asking Xiao Yuncheng to stop at this moment would be nothing short of wishful thinking.
But the footsteps outside the door were getting closer and closer!
If others were to discover that she and Xiao Yuncheng were in bed together, what would become of her reputation as an unmarried woman?
Her father will definitely break her legs!
Shen Yunjin turned pale with fright, and her body stiffened uncontrollably.
Xiao Yuncheng groaned in discomfort, "Jin'er, relax. You wouldn't want me to suffer, would you?"
Meeting Xiao Yuncheng's deep, tender gaze, Shen Yunjin's rationality was once again captivated.
Xiao Yuncheng raised the corners of his lips slightly, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes, before lowering his head and kissing Shen Yunjin's lips fiercely.
Outside Xunfang Pavilion, Xiao Yunyan led the noble ladies from prominent families who had come to attend the banquet, and the group of people walked into the courtyard in a grand procession.
"Your Highness, where is that Moon Fairy Tree?"
"It's right here in this room!"
Xiao Yunyan pointed to the tightly closed door in front of her, a playful smile playing on her lips.
She ordered the maid behind her, "Open the door!"
With a creak, the vermilion-lacquered door was pushed open.
Shen Yuan sat up with the support of the bedside and looked up at the princess's physician.
The physician said, "Miss Shen is out of danger. She just needs some herbal medicine to dispel wind and cold."
"Thank you, doctor!"
Bai Zhi thanked him and personally saw the physician out.
Shen Yuan threw off the covers, put on her shoes, and got out of bed.
Bai Zhi had just helped her change into a clean dress, and she snuggled in the quilt for a while to warm up, feeling much more comfortable.
Seeing Shen Yuan get up, Bai Zhi said with concern, "Miss, you just woke up, why are you getting up? Rest a little longer!"
"We need to find Shen Yunjin quickly, before she causes any trouble!"
Shen Yuan took Bai Zhi's hand and ran anxiously out of the house.
To her surprise, she bumped into Xiao Yunfei, who was coming out of the next room, as soon as she came out.
Upon seeing Shen Yuan, Xiao Yunfei's gaze darkened.
Shen Yuan feigned surprise and asked, "Oh, what's Your Highness Prince Jin doing here?"
After she finished speaking, she seemed to remember that she had forgotten to bow, and hurriedly performed an awkward bow.
"Your humble servant, Shen Yuan, pays her respects to Your Highness, Prince Jin!"
Xiao Yunfei silently raised his hand, signaling Shen Yuan to get up.
As soon as Shen Yuan stood up, she heard the eunuch behind Xiao Yunfei say, "His Highness Prince Jin fell into the lake to save you. Why don't you quickly thank His Highness Prince Jin!"
"The person who saved me just now was His Highness?" Shen Yuan looked astonished. "I don't know what happened just now, I suddenly fell into the lake, I was so scared! In my panic I didn't even see who saved me, I never expected it to be His Highness Prince Jin, thank you for saving my life!"
Shen Yuan bent down and raised her hands high above her head, her attitude so respectful that no one could find fault with her.
Xiao Yunfei's lips twitched. "Get up! Although I jumped into the lake, I didn't save you. The one who saved you wasn't me, but yourself!"
"Regardless, His Highness Prince Jin has lent me a helping hand! I am deeply grateful to His Highness Prince Jin for saving my life! In my next life, I will repay Your Highness by serving you like a cow or a horse!"
Shen Yuan thanked Xiao Yunfei profusely, her fawning and obsequious manner making it seem as if she couldn't wait to latch onto him, which left Xiao Yunfei somewhat dazed.
It seems that Shen Yuan's kick to him in the water was truly unintentional!
Xiao Yunfei smiled faintly: "Miss Shen can actually swim?"
"Oh! Your Highness, you don't know this, but I grew up in the muddy fields. I'm good at climbing trees to steal bird eggs and wading into the river to catch fish and shrimp. Before I entered the General's Mansion, I was the best swimmer in our village!"
"If I hadn't suddenly fallen into the water today, and it was my first time seeing such a big, deep, and magnificent lake, I wouldn't have been so scared. I even forgot how to swim, and I almost drowned because of a leg cramp. No wonder people say that those who drown are usually good swimmers! That's so true!"
Shen Yunjin spoke fluently and incessantly.
But Xiao Yunfei had already lost patience to listen. He casually remarked that Miss Chen was truly remarkable, and then led his eunuchs and guards away.
As soon as he left, Shen Yuan immediately lifted her skirt and ran in another direction.
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