Chapter 93 The Abandoned Eldest Daughter Makes a Comeback (17 chapters)
Although Xiao Chengze had never experienced such a thing, being born into the royal family meant that there were always people who flattered and fawned over him, so he inevitably knew something about it.
He hadn't realized it earlier because he hadn't thought about it that way. Now that Bihe had pointed it out, how could Xiao Chengze not understand?
Did Xiao Chengxu force Yun Zhen? Yes, it must have been him who forced Yun Zhen!
Xiao Chengze kept telling himself this in his mind, but he knew very well that he was just deceiving himself.
"Let's go, Third Prince."
Bihe tried tugging at Xiao Chengze's sleeve again.
Xiao Chengze didn't resist anymore and was dragged away in a daze.
Shen Yunzhen fooled around until evening, and only when she got hungry did she finally choose to get out of bed.
"Someone, prepare water."
Bihe hurriedly led people to bring in the water that had been prepared in advance, keeping her head down the whole time. After the water was placed in the water, she quickly led her people to leave.
Shen Yunzhen then got up from the bed, picked up a gauze dress and put it on to cover her graceful figure.
A faint light seeped in, creating a hazy atmosphere and subtly outlining graceful curves.
Xiao Chengxu lay on the bed, his face flushed, his eyes filled with fascination.
Seeing Shen Yunzhen about to leave, Xiao Chengxu panicked and instinctively grabbed her hand.
Shen Yunzhen turned around.
"What's wrong?"
At this moment, Shen Yunzhen's face was as beautiful as a peach blossom, her eyes were sparkling, and her eyes and brows were full of lingering charm. Even her voice carried a hint of allure, subtly stirring people's hearts.
She gently raised her hand to tidy the slightly messy strands of hair at her temples. Her languid posture carried a hint of satisfaction, making her seem like a bewitching enchantress. Every move she made was captivating, making it impossible to look away.
Xiao Chengxu's body tensed instantly, his throat bobbed, and the dry swallowing sound was particularly clear.
Shen Yunzhen extended a finger and lightly tapped his face, slowly sliding it until it finally pressed against his Adam's apple, applying gentle pressure with a half-smile.
"Can you still stand up?"
Although Xiao Chengxu was at the prime of his life, it all depends on who he was compared to.
Born from love and desire, Shen Yunzhen only felt enjoyment from it and had no idea that she couldn't handle it.
Xiao Chengxu coughed lightly.
He was truly drained, and he never imagined he would be so useless.
It seems I'll have to make up for it properly later. What if Yunzhen goes looking for someone else if I can't satisfy her?
Xiao Chengxu couldn't accept it at all.
He took Shen Yunzhen's hand, put her fingertips in his mouth and gently licked them, his voice muffled.
"I can do this too."
Because he refused the concubine she had arranged, the Empress Dowager had some connection to him and ordered several booklets to be sent to him.
Xiao Chengxu, puzzled, also glanced at it. Although he put it aside after finding out what was inside, it didn't stop him from memorizing what he had just glanced at, thanks to his photographic memory.
Among them are...
Thinking of the contents of the book, Xiao Chengxu's face turned as red as if it were burning.
Shen Yunzhen withdrew her fingers from his mouth and casually wiped his handsome face.
"Next time."
This is his first time using this body, so he needs to balance work and rest. Besides, he's hungry now.
Xiao Chengxu nodded obediently, got out of bed, and volunteered.
"I'll help you with your bath."
Shen Yunzhen naturally wouldn't refuse.
After washing up and changing their clothes, the two went to the hall for their meal.
Throughout the journey, Xiao Chengxu held Shen Yunzhen's hand tightly. Shen Yunzhen struggled for a moment but couldn't break free, so she let him go.
When Xiao Chengze saw the two clasped hands, his breath hitched, and the muscles on his face instantly tensed.
He forced a smile, a smile that looked more like a grimace, and strode forward to meet her.
As he approached, Xiao Chengze's gaze involuntarily drifted towards Shen Yunzhen's neck.
There were scattered red marks there, which stood out against the backdrop of fair skin, and were also quite ambiguous.
Even though he already knew what the two had done, Xiao Chengze still felt extremely uncomfortable when he witnessed it with his own eyes. It felt as if his heart was being squeezed by a large hand, and the pain spread throughout his body.
Xiao Chengze's hands, hanging by his sides, suddenly clenched, his nails digging deep into his palms.
He tried to appear nonchalant: "Yunzhen, Second Brother, you've arrived? Dinner is ready, please take your seats."
After most of the day, Xiao Chengze finally managed to compose himself.
He did not choose to back down, nor did he even run away.
Even if Xiao Chengxu wins Yun Zhen's favor, so what?
This doesn't mean he lost.
The fact that Xiao Chengxu did not bring Yunzhen back to the Eastern Palace shows that he had not completely won Yunzhen's heart.
If that's the case, then Xiao Chengxu can be Yun Zhen's lover, and so can he, and he can do it even better!
Shen Yunzhen nodded, while Xiao Chengxu gave her a gentle smile.
"Thank you very much, Third Brother."
His tone was calm, and even his eyes were calm, yet it was like a sharp knife piercing straight into Xiao Chengze's heart.
Xiao Chengze suppressed the pain and jealousy in his heart.
"It's all I should do. Since you've come to our home, we'll certainly treat you well."
"Second brother, you're too kind. There's no need to be so formal. Yunzhen and I..."
Xiao Chengxu paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "I'm not an outsider either, there's no need for such formalities."
Xiao Chengze understood Xiao Chengxu's provocative intent perfectly well, but after so much time had passed, he had calmed down considerably.
If you think you can make him furious and embarrass himself in front of Yunzhen, you've miscalculated!
Xiao Chengze deliberately misinterpreted the meaning behind Xiao Chengxu's words.
"Second Brother's words are rather casual. You ultimately gave this house to Yunzhen. Since you are not the owner of the house, yet you say you are not an outsider, could it be... that Second Brother is heartbroken over this house and regrets giving it to Yunzhen?"
"Second brother, you're wronging me. That's not what I meant at all."
Xiao Chengxu smiled nonchalantly.
He looked at Xiao Chengze and saw that his eyes were full of obsession with Yun Zhen and hatred for him. Suddenly, he decided not to beat around the bush anymore.
Xiao Chengxu took Shen Yunzhen's hand and gently kissed it.
"Second brother, do you understand now? I'm not an outsider, that's what I mean."
Although he cannot publicly acknowledge his relationship with Yun Zhen, Xiao Chengxu doesn't mind letting Xiao Chengze know, and even intentionally tries to appear more intimate.
It's true that he had an affair with Shen Yunzhen, but he didn't feel safe and was still full of anxiety.
He knew very well that, given Shen Yunzhen's understanding and attitude towards relationships between men and women, it was hard to guarantee that she wouldn't choose Xiao Chengze again.
After all, his third brother also had a very handsome appearance.
Therefore, he must eliminate this possibility.
Xiao Chengze's face immediately turned ugly, and the composure he had painstakingly maintained was shattered.
"you!"
Shen Yunzhen quickly pulled her hand back.
"Alright, stop talking and let's eat first."
She didn't want Xiao Chengze to be provoked and leave, so she wanted to keep him by her side to observe him.
Xiao Chengxu's expression stiffened slightly, but was quickly covered by a gentle smile.
"Okay, let's eat first."
Xiao Chengze's expression brightened instantly.
It turns out that Yunzhen didn't completely choose him after all.
"Yunzhen, let me serve you the food."
Seeing the two people sitting next to him, Xiao Chengze quickly squeezed over and stood between them, also pushing Xiao Chengxu to the side.
Xiao Chengxu's face darkened instantly, but considering his image in front of Shen Yunzhen, he had no choice but to silently endure it.
Xiao Chengze arranged the dishes for Shen Yunzhen, then turned to look at Xiao Chengxu.
"Second brother, let me serve you some soup."
"Need not."
Xiao Chengxu refused outright and reached out to pick up the bowl, but he was no match for Xiao Chengze's movements.
Xiao Chengze quickly ladled out a bowl of soup, and just as he was about to place it on the table, he loosened his grip.
The soup in the bowl was instantly poured onto Xiao Chengxu. Even though Xiao Chengxu had expected it, he still couldn't dodge it, and some soup was spilled on the hem of his clothes.
Xiao Chengze covered his mouth in surprise: "Oh dear, I'm sorry, my hand slipped. Second Brother, you won't be mad at me, will you?"
Xiao Chengxu's temple throbbed as he forcefully suppressed his rising anger.
"It's alright, how could your second brother blame you? But it's not good for you to be so clumsy. What if you hurt Yunzhen? I think since you're not suited to do these things, you should come back with me. Don't worry, with Bihe and the others there, they can take good care of Yunzhen."
Xiao Chengze choked.
What a treacherous person, trying to take this opportunity to get rid of him!
"You don't need to worry about that, Second Brother. You should go change your clothes quickly, as you're in a rather indecent state right now."
Who caused him to be like this now?
Xiao Chengxu gave Xiao Chengze a cold look before standing up and giving Shen Yunzhen an apologetic smile.
"Yunzhen, I'll go change first. Excuse me."
Shen Yunzhen waved her hand, "Go ahead."
Xiao Chengxu walked away with a composed expression and elegant steps, his posture upright like a pine tree, displaying a refined and graceful demeanor. In contrast, Xiao Chengze wore a smug expression, looking like a treacherous villain.
The difference in their abilities is immediately apparent.
Shen Yunzhen rubbed her forehead.
Why are men so prone to jealousy and rivalry? Can't they just get along harmoniously?
"You can go down now, Bihe, you serve the dishes."
She was really hungry and just wanted to eat a meal in peace and quiet.
If we let them continue their antics, the food will get cold.
Xiao Chengze, caught up in his anger, only then realized what he had done in front of Shen Yunzhen. He immediately shrank back, feeling a pang of guilt.
Not daring to say anything more, he obediently went down.
However, she couldn't help but hold a grudge against Xiao Chengxu in her heart.
After the meal, it was completely dark, and it was not long before the palace gates were locked.
When Xiao Chengxu moved out, he took all his belongings with him. It was not convenient for him to stay overnight, so he had to leave reluctantly.
Seeing that Xiao Chengxu had left, Xiao Chengze was finally able to spend time alone with Shen Yunzhen.
He hesitated for a moment, then stammered, "Yunzhen, why... why... did he bully you?"
Shen Yunzhen looked at the expectation in Xiao Chengze's eyes, but still did not give him the answer he wanted.
"No, it was consensual between us."
Xiao Chengze's eyes immediately dimmed.
"Is that how it is?"
"Did your second brother ever say he wanted to marry you?"
Shen Yunzhen replied nonchalantly, "No, I have no intention of getting married."
Xiao Chengze perked up and selectively ignored what Shen Yunzhen said next.
He said urgently and firmly, "Yunzhen, you must not be fooled by your second brother! His actions are definitely not out of genuine concern for you. Given his status, you won't be the only one for him in the future. He's just trying to take advantage of you right now!"
While Shen Yunzhen might lack in other areas, she was still confident when it came to men.
Since Xiao Chengxu's identity was advantageous to her, she naturally wouldn't let him go. The intense lust emanating from him made Shen Yunzhen quite certain that he was now in her grasp.
However, seeing Xiao Chengze's anxious expression, Shen Yunzhen still wanted to tease him.
"Oh? What is his identity?"
"he……"
Xiao Chengze paused, then gritted his teeth and said, "He is the current crown prince and the future emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty. He will surely have a large harem of beauties. Yun Zhen, he is not a good match for her."
Because he was afraid of being kicked out when he agreed to be a servant, he didn't reveal his identity. But now that he saw Xiao Chengxu starting to deceive Shen Yunzhen, Xiao Chengze couldn't care less.
Moreover, since he wants to be with Yun Zhen, he should reveal his identity as soon as possible. Only in this way will he be competitive and more qualified to stand by Yun Zhen's side.
Shen Yunzhen exclaimed in surprise, "What? So he's actually the Crown Prince?"
Xiao Chengze nodded heavily: "Yes, so you must not be fooled by him!"
Shen Yunzhen's expression changed, and she questioned, "Then aren't you lying to me too? Since he's the Crown Prince, and you still call him Second Brother, aren't you also a prince?"
These words shattered Xiao Chengze's feigned composure, causing his heart to skip a beat and him to panic.
He was completely unaware of Shen Yunzhen's exaggerated emotions at that moment.
Xiao Chengze stammered, "I...I didn't mean to."
"If it wasn't intentional, then you did it on purpose?"
"No, no, I didn't mean it, Yunzhen, please listen to me..."
Fearing that he would incur Shen Yunzhen's dislike, Xiao Chengze dared not hide anything and quickly revealed his previous thought process.
"So, Yunzhen, can you forgive me?"
"One of you is the Crown Prince, and the other is a Prince. What can I do if I don't forgive you?"
Shen Yunzhen turned her head away, her voice low.
Xiao Chengze's heart clenched instantly. He took a step forward, his hands instinctively rising, but he dared not touch Shen Yunzhen rashly, and could only helplessly clasp them in the air.
"Yunzhen, it's my fault. Hit me and scold me as much as you want, just please don't make yourself angry."
Shen Yunzhen took a step back.
“You are a prince, how can I beat or scold you?”
Xiao Chengze was extremely anxious and completely lost his composure.
"Yunzhen, I only beg you not to consider my status as a prince. These things are insignificant compared to you. In my heart, you are the most important. I just want you to be happy. As long as you can forgive me, I will do anything."
In his haste, Xiao Chengze didn't have time to choose his words carefully, and the emotions he had suppressed in his heart poured out.
Shen Yunzhen turned around, and the cool moonlight shone down, like a thin veil, enveloping her. Her clothes fluttered slightly in the wind, adding to her ethereal and hazy feeling, like a fairy from the moon palace, Chang'e, about to take flight.
"Is it really possible to do anything?"
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