Chapter 60 Chen Jingtan, what do you want? [25]
Si Jinye wouldn't let anyone know that what could stop his headaches and tinnitus wasn't medicine, but a person.
Countless people hate him and want him dead.
The emperor, who sits high on the dragon throne, is one of them.
Therefore, he cannot let others know that Achu is his 'medicine'.
The emperor on the dragon throne breathed a barely perceptible sigh of relief after hearing that Wu Ming's newly made medicine could only treat the symptoms and not the root cause.
Then he frowned, his face showing concern for Si Jinye and dissatisfaction with Wu Ming.
"Wu Ming is a renowned doctor, capable of bringing the dead back to life and healing flesh and bones. Is there really no way he can help you?"
Si Jinye lowered his eyes, concealing the mockery within them.
"Your son's body is now merely clinging to life; let him live one day at a time."
His tone was calm and even, as if he had already resigned himself to his fate.
The emperor sighed: "As long as you are alive, there is still hope. Don't worry, Ye'er, your father will definitely find a cure for you!"
Si Jinye clasped his hands and bowed, saying, "Thank you for your concern, Father."
The emperor changed the subject: "I heard you brought a woman back from outside."
Si Jinye was not surprised that the emperor knew, and replied, "Yes."
The emperor smiled and said, "Good, you're already twenty-two. I've told you long ago to get married so you can have someone who cares for you."
"If you like that girl, give her a proper status."
Status?
Si Jinye had never really thought about this question.
He brought Achu to the East Palace without thinking too much; he only knew that she could relieve his headaches and tinnitus, so he brought her to his side.
The emperor's suggestion made Si Jinye think about the issue for a moment.
Perhaps, he should give Achu a proper status.
After all, she was officially practicing Buddhism at Lian Yue Nunnery for three months while still keeping her hair.
Three months later, Achu should return to the Marquis of Zhongyi's residence.
After all, she was the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Zhongyi, and he couldn't keep her in the Eastern Palace with an unclear relationship indefinitely.
If he gives her a title, Ah Chu can stay by his side legitimately, and forever—
Inside the East Palace, Achu was grooming Wangcai while checking Si Jinye's level of affection for her.
Just then, the system notified Si Jinye that his favorability had increased by 1, and his current favorability was [84].
Achu paused in her grooming of Wangcai, then continued what she was doing.
That night, Si Jinye was kept by the emperor for dinner before returning to the Eastern Palace.
Because he had someone pass on a message, Achu ate his dinner by himself.
Oh no, it wasn't just her; Wangcai was there to eat with her too.
Wangcai is very attached to her, and they live together every day.
Now, in Si Jinye's bed, there's not only A Chu, but also a white cat.
In the beginning, whenever Wangcai jumped onto the bed, Si Jinye would pull it off.
Then Wangcai would sneak into bed while they were asleep.
After that, Si Jinye stopped caring.
When Grandpa Shou often wakes Si Jinye up, he sees Si Jinye holding A Chu, and A Chu holding Wangcai.
The two people and the cat couldn't be more harmonious and heartwarming.
Even Shou Gonggong sometimes couldn't bear to wake Si Jinye up.
When Si Jinye returned to the East Palace, A Chu had just finished washing up.
She washed her hair today, and her long, flowing hair cascaded down her back.
Achu sat in a chair, teasing Wangcai with a homemade cat toy.
Every now and then, she would be amused by Wangcai's actions and burst out laughing.
The sky was darkening, with only a few specks of sunset glow remaining on the horizon.
The lights have already been lit in the hall's corridors.
The girl's skin was as white as jade, and her smile was as bright as a flower.
Even though he was still several feet away from the girl, Si Jinye felt that the headache and tinnitus that had been bothering him all day had lessened considerably.
It felt strange, like being brushed against by a cat's tail.
Si Jinye frowned and ignored the strange feeling.
He pursed his lips and walked towards A-Chu.
Achu hadn't noticed Si Jinye's return until she heard the palace servants bowing, at which point she looked up.
"Your Highness, you're back!"
She stood up from the chair, her beautiful eyes looking at Si Jinye, and the corners of her lips naturally turned up.
After spending this time together, A Chu was no longer afraid of Si Jinye at all.
Because Si Jinye always interrupted her when she bowed, A Chu no longer bowed to him.
When the palace servants bowed, she was the only one who stood.
Looking into Achu's bright eyes and smile, Si Jinye felt as if his heart had been brushed by Wangcai's cat tail again.
He didn't speak, but simply reached out his hand to Achu.
Achu took a few steps forward and placed her hand in Si Jinye's palm.
Their interaction was so natural; they had done it many times before.
As their hands clasped together, Si Jinye's headache and tinnitus completely disappeared.
The gloom and gloom that had accumulated around the emperor had largely dissipated.
Looking at Achu beside him, Si Jinye became even more determined to keep her by his side.
She was his cure!
Si Jinye suddenly asked, "Chen Jingtan, what do you want?"
Achu looked up at Si Jinye, puzzled, and asked uncertainly, "Can I have whatever I want?"
What could a woman possibly want? Nothing more than fine silks and satins, jewelry and jade, or perhaps to help her family.
He remembered that the Marquis of Zhongyi's eldest son had been on the frontier for three years and was quite capable in all aspects, so he could be promoted further.
Si Jinye was in a good mood and decided to grant her wish.
"you say."
Achu's eyes brightened slightly, and she tentatively made a request: "I want to go back to Lianyue Nunnery."
Si Jinye's face visibly darkened.
He pressed down on his lips and said coldly, "No, choose another one."
Achu: "...Then, I want to go back to the Marquis of Zhongyi's residence."
Si Jinye: "No, choose another one."
Ah Chu understood now; Si Jinye just wanted to give her some benefits, but not in the way of leaving his side.
She looked slightly disappointed.
After thinking for a moment, she finally made a request: "May I go out for a walk?"
Although the Eastern Palace is very large, she has explored the entire area in the past month.
Ah Chu was getting a little bored.
This time, Si Jinye did not refuse A Chu and replied, "Alright, I agree."
Achu looked up at him expectantly: "When are we going out?"
Si Jinye was still considering it.
The eunuch Shou, standing nearby, smiled and said, "Your Highness, it just so happens that there's a lantern festival today; it's quite lively outside!"
Before Si Jinye could speak, A Chu, standing beside him, asked with some curiosity, "A lantern festival? I've never seen one before!"
Si Jinye glanced at her and said, "Then let's go out today."
Achu excitedly replied, "Okay! I'll go change my clothes!"
She released Si Jinye, turned and ran towards her room, saying as she ran, "Your Highness, please wait! I'll be right there!"
Chunhua Shuiyue bowed to Sijinye, then hurriedly followed to serve him.
Watching A Chu's cheerful figure, Si Jinye suddenly felt that making her happy seemed more interesting than making her afraid and cry.
Si Jinye had excellent hearing and could even hear A Chu and the maids discussing which clothes to wear.
Her voice was light and cheerful, completely devoid of her former timidity and shyness.
I must say, it's quite fulfilling.
He needs to recuperate some more, so that she won't be so submissive when she sees others anymore.
The eunuch Shou, standing nearby, watched as His Highness the Crown Prince raised the corners of his lips, his eyes narrowing into slits with laughter.
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