Chapter 56 Target's Affection Level +1 +1 +1... [21]
In Si Jinye's study, A Chu accompanied him to finish his business and heard many things she shouldn't have heard.
She went from being terrified at the beginning to becoming numb later on.
After a while, she started to doze off in Si Jinye's arms.
As dusk fell, Achu grew hungry.
The rumbling in his stomach made Si Jinye stop writing.
He looked down at Achu: "Hungry?"
Ah Chu clutched her stomach, her face flushed.
She gave a soft "hmm".
Si Jinye put down his pen, pulled A Chu out of his arms, and stood up.
Ah Chu was finally free and stood on the ground when a hand was stretched out in front of her.
She looked up at Si Jinye, her eyes filled with confusion and bewilderment.
Si Jinye clicked his tongue: "Hold my hand."
Although Achu didn't understand why, he still obediently did as instructed.
She placed her hand in Si Jinye's palm.
Si Jinye's hands were large and slender, with calluses on his palms and fingertips, as well as some scars.
This is hardly a delicate or beautiful hand.
Ah Chu's hands were fair and slender, with even her fingernails round and beautiful, like exquisite works of art carved from white jade.
The two hands clasped together created a certain contrast.
Si Jinye withdrew his fingers and took A Chu's hand in his.
Ah Chu was led by the hand by Si Jinye and walked out of the study.
Outside the study stood Shou Gonggong, the chief eunuch of the Eastern Palace.
Eunuch Shou bowed and greeted, "Your Highness."
Si Jinye instructed him, "Serve the meal."
Eunuch Shou responded and then gave a wink to the little eunuch behind him.
The young eunuch immediately went to order the meal to be served.
Si Jinye took A Chu's hand and turned to leave, with Eunuch Shou following closely behind.
Achu was led by Si Jinye through the long corridor toward the side hall where they would dine.
The palace maids and eunuchs they encountered on the road all knelt down to pay their respects, but made no sound.
Si Jinye pulled A Chu along and walked straight past.
Upon arriving at the side hall, Granny Hua and several palace maids and eunuchs were waiting inside.
Upon seeing Achu and Sijinye, they bowed in greeting.
When Granny Hua saw Ah Chu and Si Jinye holding hands, her smile became even brighter.
Oh my! It seems the Crown Prince's Palace is about to have a female master!
Si Jinye pulled A Chu to sit down.
He wouldn't hold onto A-Chu's hand during a meal.
He just didn't want to keep too much distance from Achu.
So Si Jinye arranged for A Chu to sit next to him, to ensure that his headache and tinnitus would be relieved.
Although Achu was a little at a loss, she still sat obediently.
The meals at the Crown Prince's palace were naturally very lavish.
Shou Gonggong served food to Si Jinye, while Hua Mama served food to A Chu.
In the past, Si Jinye usually ate alone.
Very occasionally, the emperor would summon him to dine together.
But the father and son were sitting face to face, so it was impossible for them to be that close.
So close that if Si Jinye stretched out his arm even slightly, he would bump into A Chu.
This feeling is a bit strange, yet also a bit novel.
Si Jinye turned his head slightly to look at A Chu. She was eating quietly and obediently with her head down.
If Achu had turned on the affection level notification right now, she would have heard the system's message: "[Affection level of the target +1 +1 +1...]"
However, Achu only turns on the favorability reminder very occasionally, because she feels that the favorability reminder will disturb her immersive performance.
After dinner, it was completely dark.
Si Jinye was going to take a bath, and A Chu was finally free from following him.
She returned to her room, where Xiaoliu greeted her.
"Miss."
"Xiao Liu."
Upon seeing Xiaoliu, Achu's expression relaxed.
Xiaoliu asked with a worried expression, "Miss, did His Highness make things difficult for you?"
She longed to stay by Achu's side, but Granny Hua wouldn't allow it.
Granny Hua said that the palace rules were very strict, and that Chunhua Shuiyue should teach her the rules before she would be allowed to accompany Achu.
The time Ah Chu stayed in the study was the same time Xiao Liu studied.
She wasn't very bright, but fortunately, the Chunhua and Shuiyue sisters were gentle and patient.
Xiao Liu is having a pretty good time, but she's a little worried about A Chu.
Achu smiled and shook his head at Xiaoliu: "Your Highness did not make things difficult for me."
"Xiao Liu, have you had dinner yet?"
Xiao Liu nodded: "I just had dinner with Sister Chunhua and Sister Shuiyue."
She then talked to Achu about learning etiquette in the afternoon.
"There are so many rules in the palace! I'm so stupid, I've spent the whole afternoon trying and I still haven't learned them well!"
Achu smiled and comforted her, "Xiaoliu isn't stupid, she just learns a little slowly. It's okay, take your time."
Xiao Liu said, "This servant needs to learn the rules quickly so that I can follow Miss around more often!"
Ah Chu thought back to when she was in the study, she probably didn't need any maids to serve her.
But she didn't tell Xiaoliu, she just smiled and told her to study hard.
When it was time to rest in the evening, Achu washed up and changed into her nightgown with the help of Xiaoliu and Chunhua Shuiyue.
She had just prepared to lie down when Granny Hua arrived.
Granny Hua bowed to A Chu and said with a smile, "Miss, His Highness invites you to come over."
Achu's expression froze, her eyelashes trembling slightly: "Granny, it's so late, what does His Highness want me to do?"
Granny Hua replied with a smile, "This servant doesn't know either. Miss, please hurry on your way, lest His Highness wait too long."
Ah Chu looked down at herself: "Then I'll change my clothes first..."
Granny Hua still smiled and said, "His Highness wants you to come over immediately."
Achu: "...Okay."
Chunhua took a moon-white cloak and draped it over Achu's shoulders.
Ah Chu followed Granny Hua out the door and arrived at Si Jinye's bedroom next door.
Granny Hua stood at the door and said to A Chu, "Miss, please go in by yourself."
I went in by myself again.
Achu paused, which was a bit better than his behavior at the study door in the afternoon.
She nodded slightly and stepped inside.
There weren't many candles lit in Si Jinye's bedchamber, so the light wasn't very bright.
It was extremely quiet inside.
Achu stood in the center of the bedchamber, looking left and right, but did not see Si Jinye.
She pursed her lips and called out, "Your Highness? Your Highness the Crown Prince?"
A man's voice came from behind the falling bed curtains: "Come here."
Achu stepped forward and stood outside the bed curtains, asking softly, "What are your orders, Your Highness?"
Si Jinye: "Come in."
Achu paused, staring at the bed curtains, seemingly somewhat reluctant.
Si Jinye's voice grew impatient: "I don't want to say it a second time."
Achu bit her lip, closed her eyes, and finally raised her hand to lift the bed curtains and went inside.
As soon as she entered, her wrist was grasped by a large, slightly cool hand.
Immediately afterwards, she was pulled into the man's broad embrace.
Achu seemed to hear a comfortable sigh.
She leaned stiffly against Si Jinye's chest.
Si Jinye closed his eyes, enjoying the instant dissipation of his physical discomfort.
This feeling is just wonderful!
When he opened his eyes again, all that remained in them was pleasure.
Si Jinye pulled A Chu to lie down on the bed.
Achu lay there unwillingly, closing her eyes and refusing to look at Si Jinye.
Si Jinye didn't care whether she was willing or not; he only cared about his own comfort.
He closed his eyes, letting sleepiness wash over him.
And Achu, without realizing it, fell asleep.
Her posture was relaxed in her sleep.
When Si Jinye pulled her close, she naturally leaned against him and placed her hand on his waist.
I slept well all night.
The next morning, Si Jinye woke up first.
He glanced down at the sleeping posture of himself and Achu, who were embracing each other, and didn't think anything was wrong.
Looking at A Chu's peaceful sleeping face, Si Jinye thought of something and ordered his guards to invite the old doctor Wu Ming over.
He wanted Wu Ming to examine A Chu to see what was so special about her.
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