Upon hearing this, Sheng Jin looked up at Xiao Yezi, who was holding a teacup and smiling ingratiatingly, and a thought struck her.
"Yes, the Crown Prince is good-looking, with a refined and elegant appearance. He has been handsome since childhood and is indeed popular with girls."
I recall that General Shen's only daughter once stopped the Crown Prince in the street and expressed her feelings.
Although women in this dynasty also abide by the Three Obediences and Four Virtues and are well-versed in the virtues and precepts for women, they are not as harsh on women as in previous dynasties.
General Shen doted on his daughter, teaching her martial arts from a young age, and later personally taking her to the battlefield to fight the enemy.
At a celebration banquet, Miss Shen met the fifteen-year-old Crown Prince and was immediately struck by his extraordinary beauty.
Later, when the Crown Prince left the palace, she boldly stopped him in the street.
If this matter hadn't blown up so much that it reached his doorstep, he wouldn't have known.
"Yes, Your Highness is a gentleman with a far-reaching reputation, so it is natural that you are liked by many women. If Your Majesty wants to know, you may send someone to investigate."
Xiao Yezi carefully considered her tone, trying her best to offer advice to the Emperor.
Even though he didn't spell it out, Sheng Jin immediately understood Xiao Yezi's scheme.
Indeed, although the Crown Prince now absolutely needs his Crown Princess, and has even dismissed all other women in her presence.
but--
Feelings are ever-changing; what if the Crown Prince really becomes infatuated with a woman outside?
"I understand. Go and collect your one hundred taels of silver."
"Yes, Your Majesty, this servant thanks you for the reward."
Little Leaf was so happy she was practically beside herself.
For him, earning so much reward money with just a few words was simply the best job he could do.
Indeed, money is the best catalyst for ambition.
It's a pity that his master is right above him; if he wanted to take another step forward...
Coincidentally, he ran into Bai Qing, who was guarding the door, as soon as he went out.
The atmosphere was awkward. The two looked at each other and both saw the other's ambition.
"Little Yezi, you're still too carefree..."
“Master, I am just doing what a servant is supposed to do.”
"Yeah……"
A cold glint flashed in Bai Qing's eyes, like a long-dormant venomous snake flicking its bright red tongue.
Xiao Yezi also shed her previous fawning manner, stood up straight, and had a determined look in her eyes.
Smoke and fire filled the air.
...
Of course, things weren't entirely peaceful inside the Hall of Mental Cultivation, because Sheng Jin had summoned Shadow again.
Shadow is not a person, but a code name for all Shadow Guards.
This organization was established by him when he was the crown prince in Chonghua Palace. He owed his success in seizing the throne to the existence of these people.
Therefore, even though Sheng Jin didn't need the Shadow Guards most of the time after ascending the throne, he still continued to spend money to support them.
Now, it's time for this organization to be rebooted.
“Investigate the daughters of officials in the capital who admire the Crown Prince and have the desire to curry favor with the Emperor.”
"Yes, I will take men to investigate immediately."
"Go ahead, but be discreet."
After the shadow left, the Hall of Mental Cultivation returned to its usual tranquility.
Wisps of smoke rose from the incense burner, releasing a delicate fragrance of peach blossoms.
Sheng Jin, dressed in a bright yellow dragon robe, picked up his brush and placed it on the paper. With swift strokes, a picture of a beautiful woman dining appeared on the paper in no time.
Although it was drawn with fine cinnabar ink, the strokes were so lifelike that it was as if she were truly standing before him.
"Xi'er..."
Putting down his pen, Sheng Jin gently stroked the red lips he had longed for, a strange light flashing in his eyes.
"If he changes his mind, will you turn your attention to me...?"
Sheng Jin felt like a rat in a dirty ditch, eyeing the other person's happiness, but he really didn't want to give up!
He couldn't bear just that morning's whispered conversation with his lover, but he couldn't actually kill the crown prince.
So he thought, let's adopt a conciliatory approach.
Sheng Jin made up her mind and put it into practice.
...
Within a month, the Crown Prince had been turned into a spinning top by the Emperor.
Today I've been visiting either Grand Tutor Hong's residence or General Shen's residence, in addition to the Li residence, the Qin residence, and the Zhao family...
The Crown Prince could never find a reason to refuse, unless he claimed to be ill.
Even when he pretended to be sick, the emperor personally sent a royal physician to examine his pulse, thus eliminating his only excuse.
Therefore, after a month of running around outside the palace, the Crown Prince was exhausted and became very thin.
Today is the day the Crown Prince finally managed to plead for and obtain a day off.
The sun was shining brightly, high in the sky, illuminating the glazed tiles of Chonghua Palace and causing them to reflect a myriad of colors.
It is dazzling and exceptionally luxurious.
Chonghua Palace.
Absence makes the heart grow fonder; although they can be together every night… they no longer have time to connect emotionally during the day.
Every day when Liu Lingxi wakes up, she can only face the cold bedding beside her.
Today, I finally caught a glimpse of someone, so I couldn't help but linger around him a bit longer.
Of course, His Highness the Crown Prince also enjoyed it and even intentionally indulged this rare intimacy.
The two fooled around for a while after getting up in the morning, and when the sun was high in the sky, they finally sent someone to prepare lunch.
"Your Highness, please eat more today. Look how thin you've become these days."
"Yes, thank you for your concern, Xi'er. But don't just focus on me; you've forgotten about yourself."
The prince looked at the mountain of meat in his bowl, all of which were his favorite dishes, and smiled helplessly.
He then personally selected a piece of tender fish for the crown prince.
"These are new dishes prepared by the Imperial Kitchen. I found them quite good. You should try them too."
"Yes, ugh—"
Before Liu Lingxi could even put the food in her mouth, she smelled the fishy odor and immediately vomited.
"Xi'er!"
The Crown Prince immediately stood up nervously, somewhat afraid that his Crown Princess might have been plotted against or that something was wrong with her health.
Ye Zhi was somewhat excited as he watched this scene, clutching his handkerchief tightly, a vague guess forming in his mind.
He then said something and ran outside; you couldn't stop him.
"Your Highness, Your Majesty, this servant will go and fetch the imperial physician right now!"
"Go quickly!"
Crown Prince Sheng Changfeng didn't even look up, standing beside his Crown Princess with a concerned expression, and took the fish dish even further away.
He gently patted the woman's back, his movements tender and full of concern.
"Are you feeling better, Xi'er?"
"I am fine. Perhaps it is just an upset stomach or I caught a chill last night."
As Liu Lingxi spoke, she inexplicably blushed and glared at the Crown Prince beside her.
The crown prince was clearly reminded of the playful antics they had shared in the bathtub the night before after being glared at by the woman.
Although he had been entangled with his Crown Princess every night for the past month, and the two had been quite affectionate.
but……
That was indeed my first time trying it in a bathtub.
So they got even more excited, and the whole thing dragged on for a bit longer.
"It's my fault, it's my fault. I'll try to heat the greenhouse a bit more next time."
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