It turns out that the Crown Prince and Crown Princess are so loving, and their interactions in private are so sweet and natural.
They didn't seem like a royal prince and princess, but rather like an ordinary couple, with the prince clinging to his wife and the prince loving her dearly.
Look at the Crown Prince's doting gaze; he practically adores his Crown Princess.
The palace servants passing by secretly glanced at the interaction between the two masters at the head of the table, feeling nothing but envy.
All of this was heard and remembered by the high and mighty emperor.
Sheng Jin thought he could pretend nothing was wrong, after all, he was always a good actor.
Can……
The Crown Princess is actually quite affectionate in private; she's even more adorable than a kitten.
However, this side of her is only shown to the Crown Prince!
Yes, she will only appear in front of the Crown Prince.
Sheng Jin felt as if his heart had been squeezed and crushed by a giant hand, and jealousy was like an ugly rat gnawing at his reason.
He was unwilling to accept it, truly unwilling!
I remember how the Crown Princess rushed over this morning after hearing that the Crown Prince had been punished, despite feeling unwell...
Then I remembered how she avoided me during the meal, so nervous and afraid that she wouldn't even dare to look at me...
So, it turns out, she really couldn't compare to the Crown Prince in her heart!
Sheng Jin felt a bitter taste on her tongue, as if she were soaking in bitter melon, the bitterness seeping into her very being.
The two people behind him were still whispering something, and although their voices were soft, they clearly reached his ears.
At this moment, he was extremely resentful of his own excellent hearing, which was a form of torture for him.
"Your Highness, don't you think I'm being spoiled?"
Just by listening to her voice, one could imagine that the Crown Princess must have red eyes and a face full of anxiety.
"Of course not, on the contrary, I like you more when you are a little delicate."
Yes, I like it very much too.
It would be even better if her spoiled behavior was directed at her.
"But the rules I learned from childhood were to never smile and never show my emotions. To be the most perfect Crown Princess, being spoiled is the worst thing you can do."
"It's alright. I have the final say on how the Crown Princess should behave. I like you this way, and no one else dares to object."
"Thank you, Your Highness..."
"Does your back still hurt...?"
"Your Highness!"
The young couple were still talking, but Sheng Jin didn't want to listen anymore.
He had heard of back pain, even though he had never experienced it himself; if it was too severe, the woman would experience it the next day…
This is something he could never do, something he could never give to Xi'er!
For him, these words were an unprecedented punishment.
How much she wished that she were the one standing beside the Crown Princess right now, listening to her sweet talk!
Be even more impulsive, snatch her away from someone else!
Even if she dies, she wants to be buried in the same grave as him, and cannot be involved with anyone else.
That delicate body, even if she herself couldn't touch it, she couldn't let anyone else touch it even a little bit, not even her rightful husband!
All sorts of dark and selfish thoughts began to emerge.
Sheng Jin could clearly feel the joy in her heart, as if doing this would truly make her happy.
But he couldn't, because it was all just wishful thinking.
Just because he can't bring her happiness, he simply has no way of keeping Xi'er trapped for a lifetime.
And certainly not by giving her children, which are the most valued quality in a woman's heart!
Sheng Jin used to be so happy about this strange disease, but now she hates it so much that it causes red rashes to appear whenever she comes into contact with a woman.
He couldn't listen anymore; if he did, he would really go crazy!
He went so far as to put his ideas, one by one, into practice.
To imprison her, even if it's just to feel her body temperature through her clothes...
Or perhaps she should be completely focused on herself, so that she can't see anyone else...
Leave here, leave here immediately.
He gave himself the order.
"Alright, I still have many memorials to review. Zhang Gan, I'll leave this to you. You must cure the Empress."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I will certainly live up to your expectations."
Sheng Jin nodded seemingly satisfied, his expression calm and composed, still maintaining his dignified and composed demeanor.
In fact, he had used all his strength to preserve the last shred of his sanity and control his departure with dignity.
Try your best not to get emotional on the spot!
but--
As if she had thought of something, Sheng Jin was about to lift her foot to leave, but then stopped in mid-air.
"Your Highness, please stay and wait..."
Go and visit Grand Tutor Hong for me. He is getting old and is about to retire. Please comfort this old minister and let him enjoy his retirement in peace.
After thinking it over, Sheng Jin still didn't want to let the Crown Prince go back to be affectionate with the Crown Princess, but she also didn't want to see his face.
It's brilliant that I could just suddenly remember such a trivial matter and still manage to get him out of the way!
"Yes, Your Majesty, I obey your command."
The Crown Prince was taken aback upon hearing this. Although he was somewhat disappointed that he could not return with the Crown Princess, he still felt that this was a sign that his father valued him.
He was just a little troubled because when the young granddaughter of Grand Tutor Hong was young and ignorant, she once clamored to be his crown princess.
Now that he's reached the right age for marriage, will his departure cause any further trouble?
Never mind, I'll just have to be more careful.
Therefore, he readily agreed.
"Go and do it right away."
Before the Crown Prince could say goodbye to the Crown Princess, Sheng Jin urged him on impatiently.
However, this time, the usually obedient crown prince did not follow his father's orders.
"Father, I wish to escort the Crown Princess back to Chonghua Palace and also to dress up again to show my respect for Grand Tutor Hong."
"Fine, do as you please."
Although the Emperor regretted missing an opportunity to be close to Xi'er, the Crown Prince's reasoning was reasonable and he could not refute it.
"Your subject thanks Your Majesty."
In reality, it was the crown prince who felt the sudden increase in force from the other's clasped hands.
Thinking back to what happened during breakfast, the Crown Prince knew that his Crown Princess was timid.
If she were to suddenly leave, she would surely be nervous facing her father alone.
Fortunately, it wasn't a big deal, so I took her home first to avoid leaving her alone and scared.
"I'll head back now."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I respectfully see you off."
Sheng Jin turned back and gazed deeply at Liu Lingxi before leaving with a heart full of resentment.
Afterwards, just as he had said, the Crown Prince sent the Crown Princess back to the palace, then immediately changed his clothes and left the palace to go to the Hong residence.
Hall of Mental Cultivation.
Sheng Jin was slightly satisfied upon receiving this news.
But he was still troubled and full of worries, and he could hardly concentrate on reviewing the memorials.
At that moment, a slightly obsequious voice rang in his ear.
"Your Majesty, you've been reading for so long, why don't you have some tea and rest? This servant has heard—"
When His Highness the Crown Prince was young and receiving instruction from the Grand Tutor, he became very close to Miss Hong. Miss Hong even clamored to marry His Highness the Crown Prince.
"really?"
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