Chapter 32 Visiting the Sick, Adding Insult to Injury
Yan Cang ordered someone to fetch some top-quality ginseng and tonics from the storeroom, and then traveled by carriage with Chu Yunjin to the Prince of Jin's residence.
Sitting in the carriage, Chu Yunjin couldn't help but laugh out loud at the thought of Prince Jin's reaction when he saw them later, leaving Yan Cang looking completely bewildered.
"I can't wait to see Prince Jin's reaction when he sees us." She nestled in Yan Cang's arms, hugged his neck, and couldn't help but kiss him. "Yan Cang."
She kissed him a lot these past two days.
But each time, Yan Cang couldn't help but be startled, his heart fluttering like a wildly growing vine, unstoppable.
Chu Yunjin nestled against his neck, her voice soft and gentle: "I will never do anything to make you unhappy again. We are husband and wife, husband and wife are one, and no one is allowed to sow discord between us."
Yan Cang lowered his eyes and gazed at her profile, remaining silent, but tightened his arms around her slightly.
Did you investigate your cousin Gu last night?
Yan Cang hummed in agreement: "He didn't go to Qingfeng Tower last night. He hasn't left the house since his mother was banished to the Cold Palace."
Chu Yunjin breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good."
Yan Cang looked down at her, wanting to ask her if there was any hidden story behind his mother being banished to the Cold Palace.
Why did her attitude change so drastically as soon as her mother was banished to the Cold Palace? Why did her appointment with Prince Jin at Qingfeng Tower lead to Prince Jin being beaten, which then prompted the Emperor to investigate Qingfeng Tower?
Just then, Gu Jinyi, who was originally involved, perfectly avoided trouble because of the fact that Consort Gu was banished to the Cold Palace.
Are these all coincidences?
Yan Cang had some doubts, but he also felt that Chu Yunjin should not have the ability to predict the future. Her reprimand of Prince Jin was a sudden whim and she could not have foreseen that the Emperor would investigate Qingfeng Tower.
This must all be just a coincidence.
The carriage arrived at the gate of the Prince of Jin's residence.
Qingchuan stepped forward carrying the medicinal herbs and explained his purpose: "His Highness the Prince of Yan has come to visit the Prince of Jin."
When the gatekeeper of the Prince of Jin's mansion saw the Prince of Yan arrive, he quickly stepped forward to pay his respects and sent someone to inform the Prince and Princess. Then, he respectfully welcomed Yan Cang and Chu Yunjin into the mansion.
"How is the Prince of Jin's injury?"
The steward replied respectfully, "The imperial physician came last night and said that it's not just external injuries, but also serious damage to the internal organs. He needs to stay in bed and recuperate for a while."
Chu Yunjin clicked her tongue in amazement.
As expected of a martial artist, Yan Cang's move was no joke; it was meant to leave a lasting impression.
The two were quickly taken to the East Courtyard.
The Prince of Jin was conscious at this time. After waking up from his coma last night, he was in so much pain that he could not sleep anymore. He was in pain all over his body, which made it impossible for him to get up.
Upon hearing that the Prince of Yan and his wife had come to visit, the Prince of Jin felt as if his internal organs were being roasted on fire, and the pain became even more unbearable. Even the murderous intent and hatred that suddenly fermented in his chest turned into boundless pain, making him feel like he was living a life worse than death.
Princess Jin sat by the bed and fed him a few drops of water with a small spoon, just enough to wet his lips. Then she put the bowl aside, got up, straightened her clothes, and her heart began to pound.
The steward came in and reported, "Your Highness, Prince Yan and his consort have arrived."
Before the Prince of Jin could speak, the Princess of Jin preemptively said, "Let the Fourth Prince come in."
"yes."
Yan Cang and Chu Yunjin arrived hand in hand. As they stepped into the room, Princess Jin's gaze automatically swept past Chu Yunjin and fell on Yan Cang.
The person she had longed for appeared before her, and she couldn't help but feel flustered. She tried her best to control her emotions, stepped forward, bowed, and said with a smile, "Thank you, Fourth Brother, for coming to visit His Highness—"
"These are tonics that my master brought for His Highness Prince Jin." Qingchuan stepped forward, handed over the ginseng and tonics he was carrying, then excused himself and stood outside the door, not wanting to disturb his masters' conversation.
The Prince of Jin turned his head to look.
Enemies meeting are bound to be filled with hatred.
It was as if sparks of hatred were flying in the air.
Chu Yunjin walked into the inner room and looked at Prince Jin lying on the bed with a pale face. She was secretly gloating, but on the surface she showed a deep expression of sympathy: "Prince Jin looks very badly injured. Have you found the person who hit you?"
Prince Jin's gaze was as cold as a venomous snake. Listening to Chu Yunjin's feigned concern, and then looking at the culprit standing calmly to the side, his hands under the covers were already clenched into fists.
Princess Jin forced herself to look away and turned to look at Chu Yunjin: "Did Fourth Princess come to visit my Prince today?"
She emphasized the word "deliberately," and Chu Yunjin knew perfectly well what her intention was.
She slowly shook her head, offering no explanation, but instead said, "Last night, my lord assisted the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review in searching for the murderer at Qingfeng Tower. The murderer has not yet been found, but they have discovered Prince Jin's spending records at Qingfeng Tower."
The Prince of Jin felt a chill run down his spine.
Chu Yunjin raised an eyebrow, a half-smile on her face, and said, "Prince Jin is certainly generous. A regular at Qingfeng Pavilion, and all the girls who belong exclusively to Prince Jin... Ah, excuse me, did I say something wrong?"
She glanced at the Princess Consort of Jin, whose expression was not good, and quickly apologized: "It is common for men to have multiple wives and concubines. Occasionally seeking pleasure with a woman is not a heinous crime. I hope the Princess Consort of Jin will not take it to heart. Qingfeng Tower is an elegant place. The women there only play music and do not sell their bodies."
Princess Jin forced a smile: "Qingfeng Tower exists for a reason. As women of the inner quarters, we should be gentle and virtuous, and not interfere in our husbands' affairs outside. This is the duty of a wife."
It's unclear whether she was saying this to Chu Yunjin or to Yan Cang.
Chu Yunjin, after hearing this, completely disagreed: "Wouldn't someone as curious as me die of boredom? I like to inquire about my husband's movements. I want to know everything he does outside. Does that mean I'm not gentle or virtuous?"
She turned to look at Yan Cang, and said with some dissatisfaction, "Does this mean I can no longer ask what you do outside, and can only stay quietly in the inner quarters and be a virtuous wife who serves her husband?"
Yan Cang looked down at her, his tone steady: "You can ask me anything. I'll tell you whatever you want to know."
Princess Jin's face stiffened, and she instantly clenched the handkerchief in her hand.
"My husband is so good." Chu Yunjin said with a sweet and shy smile. After speaking, she turned around and took the hand of the Princess of Jin. "Let's go out and talk about some girly topics, and let the brothers talk to each other alone."
After saying that, he didn't care whether Princess Jin was willing or not, and forcibly dragged her out.
Princess Jin turned back every few steps, her gaze fixed on Yan Cang's noble and handsome face, her eyes revealing her undisguised feelings.
Yan Cang didn't notice her gaze. He slowly walked to the bedside, looked down at the Prince of Jin lying on the bed, and said in a cold and hard voice: "From this day forward, if you meet with my wife in private again, the lesson will not be just this little bit of physical pain."
"So, Your Majesty knew all along," Prince Jin sneered. "Since you've known all this, how could you tolerate Chu Yunjin being your princess? Shouldn't you have divorced her, or gone directly to Father Emperor to ask for a divorce agreement?"
"I won't divorce her," Yan Cang said coldly, "but I can make you suffer a terrible death."
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