Chapter 74
Yun Wan was already beautiful and charming, and her eyes curved when she smiled, making her even more sweet.
Looking at her smile, the Crown Prince was momentarily stunned, and his hands, which were originally tucked into his sleeves, involuntarily clenched into fists.
"Your Highness flatters me."
The Crown Prince is the Crown Prince; even if he was momentarily distracted, he quickly regained his composure.
Yun Wan was still smiling when she said, "Your Highness, please don't joke with me."
Just then, the servants brought in tea and snacks. Yun Wan personally served them to the Crown Prince and then handed a cup of tea to Shen Rang. She felt that her every move was elegant and thoughtful, and she was extremely satisfied with herself after sitting down.
The Crown Prince took a sip of tea and said, "Zirong has been in the court for some time now. How is he adapting?"
"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. It's not bad."
The Crown Prince nodded: "Zirong is the newly appointed top scholar, so naturally he learns everything quickly. There are limited things to learn in the Hanlin Academy. If Zirong feels that he has learned enough, why don't I go to the Ministry of Rites to put in a good word for him?"
Before Shen Rang could speak, Yun Wan's eyes lit up.
The Hanlin Academy is busy with affairs and there's not much to say about it. In her opinion, Shen Rang should have left long ago!
More importantly, the Crown Prince clearly intends to promote him!
If we can get on the Crown Prince's big ship, we don't know how much trouble we can save in the future!
Moreover, the title of "retainer of the crown prince" sounds prestigious!
"Really?" Yun Wan asked hastily. "Is Your Highness truly willing to help?"
“That’s for sure,” the Crown Prince nodded slightly, “but I don’t know if Zirong is willing.”
Yun Wan quickly turned to look at Chen Rang, giving him a series of meaningful glances.
Shen Rang acted as if he hadn't seen it: "I am grateful for Your Highness's kindness, but I am not very knowledgeable and I know nothing about human relationships. Please forgive me."
The Crown Prince sighed: "If even you, the top scholar in the imperial examination, are lacking in talent and learning, then what chance do the others have?"
"I still have a lot to learn about being an official."
“Very well,” the Crown Prince raised his hand. “If you are unwilling, I will not force you. In any case, Father Emperor loves you. Even without my help, it is only a matter of time before you are expelled from the Hanlin Academy.”
"Thank you for your kind words, Your Highness."
Yun Wan was extremely anxious, but Shen Rang didn't look at her again.
Shen Rang seemed determined to uphold his earlier statement about his lack of social skills, and seeing the atmosphere in the hall gradually cooling down, he remained silent.
Fortunately, Shen Jun arrived and invited the Crown Prince to the study.
Shen Rang and Yun Wan then got up and walked to the backyard.
Along the way, Yun Wan kept saying, "Husband, the Crown Prince clearly intends to win you over, why don't you agree? If you can stand with the Crown Prince, who knows how many advantages you will have in the court!"
"Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it. I do not wish to entrust my career and even my life to others and become a puppet in their hands."
"But following the Crown Prince is the will of Heaven!"
Shen Rang then glanced at her: "I don't believe in fate."
Yun Wan was stunned for a moment. By the time she came to her senses, Shen Rang had already walked a long way away. Yun Wan quickly took a step to catch up, but dared not say anything more.
Since Shen Rang returned, Yun Wan has followed him closely, leaving Shen Rang no time to even go to Yun Xi or have a moment of peace.
This night was particularly difficult for him.
He couldn't sleep, so he couldn't help but wonder how Yunxi was doing.
Meanwhile, Yunxi, whom he was thinking about, lay in bed starving.
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