Chapter 350 Forced relationships are never sweet
"Who said I took in Xia Chan to eavesdrop on your private affairs?"
Shen Wantang said indifferently, "Xiao Qingyuan, you don't actually think I like you, do you? You don't actually think I'm interested in the little things that happen in your room, do you?"
Xiao Qingyuan sneered: "Now you're denying you like me? Do you want me to tell everyone in your courtyard how much you want to consummate our marriage? Shen Wantang, I'm giving you face, don't be ungrateful!"
Shen Wantang suddenly burst into laughter, almost laughing until tears streamed down her face: "You're going to give me face? When? What face are you going to give me?"
"Whether we're at home or outside, whether we're in front of our own family or strangers, you keep bringing up the topic of divorcing me every day. I feel so proud, Xiao Qingyuan!"
"On our wedding night, my husband left without lifting my veil. Since our marriage, he has not consummated our marriage. I am the most prestigious woman in the entire capital!"
"Xiao Qingyuan, speak up! Why are you mute? I'm curious, if this is considered giving me face, what is it like when you don't?"
Xiao Qingyuan was speechless, unable to utter a single word.
Before he arrived, he had a lot to say, but after being rebuked by Shen Wantang, he suddenly felt like he was a bit of a jerk.
He couldn't speak, but Qin Xin blurted out, "Why did the Crown Prince come to the Crown Princess's place so late at night to interrogate her? Who instigated this? Hua Yi?"
"Of the two maids in your courtyard, one died and the other fell ill. The Crown Princess helped you settle Chun Die properly and comforted her family, so you have no worries. Shouldn't you thank her?"
"Then the Crown Princess took over the one you disliked who was sick, treated her, increased her monthly allowance, and appeased people. In the end, instead of being grateful to the Crown Princess, you even accused her of trying to spy on your private affairs?"
"Is the Crown Princess that kind of person? If she really wants to know what's going on in your room, why doesn't she just call the maid over and ask her? After asking, she can send her away without leaving any evidence."
"Why would she take in Xia Chan? Does she expect the Crown Princess to ask Xia Chan about her affairs every day? Who would have such an absurd hobby?"
"This servant thinks that the person who would take in Xia Chan to spy on the young master's private affairs is a pervert, a madman!"
Xiao Qingyuan finally came to his senses and scolded Qin Xin in an annoyed tone: "You have no right to speak here, you maid! Shut up!"
Although he reprimanded Qin Xin, and although he disliked Qin Xin extremely, he also felt that Qin Xin had some truth to her words—if she really wanted to pry into his private affairs, Shen Wantang could have secretly asked Xia Chan and then kicked her out.
There's only one possibility that Shen Wantang didn't chase away the clumsy cicadas—she's truly kind-hearted and couldn't bear to let her maid wander the streets.
Could it be that he misunderstood her again?
"Shen Wantang, I won't pursue the matter of you taking in Xia Chan, but I don't want the new maid you gave me!"
"Hmm, if you don't want it, then forget it."
Shen Wantang was able to control her emotions with ease. Just a moment ago, she looked pitiful, as if her heart had been betrayed by a man, but in the blink of an eye, she had regained her usual composure and calmness.
Her voice was soft and her tone was calm: "Your Highness, remember this: it was you who didn't want a maid, not that I wouldn't give her to you. If you need more people in your courtyard later, don't come looking for trouble with me again."
"I'm not a child, why would I cause trouble for you? That's ridiculous!"
Xiao Qingyuan couldn't help but reveal that he was about to make a fortune: "My courtyard will not lack manpower. I will hire maids myself, so you don't need to worry about it! Yanluo has already developed the best scar removal ointment in the world. A small bottle can sell for ten taels of gold!"
"Moreover, Yanluo has personally verified that the medicine is highly effective and has no side effects. With such a good medicine, once it starts selling, I can earn ten thousand taels of gold in less than a month!"
Shen Wantang gave a cold laugh: "Anyone can brag. If you're so capable, show me how to earn ten thousand taels of gold."
"Hmph, you just wait! I will definitely earn ten thousand taels of gold, and then you'll have to apologize to me! Because I wasn't bragging! You were the one who underestimated me!"
"Okay, you can go now. I'm going to sleep."
After Shen Wantang finished speaking, she ignored Xiao Qingyuan, stood up, and walked into the inner room.
Soon, the light in the inner room was blown out, and she actually fell asleep.
Xiao Qingyuan stood there, both angry and resentful.
Does Shen Wantang like him or not? He was completely confused by her!
One moment she's wearing her wedding dress and confessing her love to him with tenderness and devotion, and the next she doesn't want to spend even a moment longer with him, as if he's less important to her than her sleeping!
It felt like she had two souls inside her body, one that liked him and the other that didn't, but every time he saw her, he couldn't be sure which soul was talking to him.
Seeing that he wouldn't leave, Qin Xin stood in front of him like a stick: "Your Highness, the Princess Consort has already retired for the night. Aren't you going back? Or are you planning to stay here with her tonight? Unfortunately, Your Highness wants to stay, but the Princess Consort is unwilling. You can't force a relationship. Your Highness should go back!"
Xiao Qingyuan was so angry he almost spat out blood. Was this brat blind? Where did she get the idea that he was going to force himself on Chen Wantang?!
He talks as if he likes Shen Wantang so much!
"Nonsense! I would never stay at your Crown Princess's place! I have my own courtyard, and it's far better than this one! Anyone who stays at your courtyard is a dog!"
After he finished speaking, he turned and left.
Seeing him leave, Qin Xin felt conflicted. She went into the inner room and whispered to Shen Wantang, who was lying on the bed, "Princess Consort, is it good to drive the Prince away like this? Isn't this pushing him towards Huayi?"
Shen Wantang yawned and said casually with her eyes closed, "It's good that he's gone. This way I can get a good night's sleep. If he had really stayed here, we would have been very busy. Now, let Huayi do her work. It'll be good if she's still useful."
"But the two maids you sent to the young master have both been returned by him. What should we do?"
"Don't worry, someone will deliver it to the young master again for me."
"who?"
You'll find out soon enough.
After Shen Wantang finished speaking, she fell silent.
Dujuan lowered the curtains for her and pulled Qinxin out of the inner room: "The Crown Princess is about to go to sleep, why are you still talking on and on? Even if it's something important, let's talk about it tomorrow!"
Qin Xin scratched her head and asked, "The Crown Princess said someone would send a maid to the Crown Prince on her behalf. Do you know who she's talking about?"
"If you don't know, how could I possibly know?"
After thinking for a long time, Dujuan asked hesitantly, "Could it be the princess?"
Qin Xin shook her head: "Unlikely."
"Is that a prince?"
"Then that's even more impossible."
Who is that?
Qin Xin: "..."
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