Chapter 109 Don't you know that you shouldn't look at what you shouldn't see?
Back at the Prince of Yan's residence, Chu Yunjin took a long and enjoyable hot bath.
Granny Zhou brought over an invitation and respectfully reported, "Your Highness, the Duke of Dingguo has sent an invitation, inviting you to visit his residence tomorrow. Will Your Highness go?"
Chu Yunjin did not speak immediately, but instead recalled what she knew about the Duke of Dingguo's mansion.
The Duke of Dingguo's family rose from military ranks and was the only Duke in the early years of Emperor Zhaode's reign, a position that has remained to this day, making him a very prominent figure.
The eldest son of the Duke's mansion, Su Zixuan, married the current Third Princess, Yan Xiyue, while the second son, Su Ziyan, married Pei Yi'an's younger sister, Pei Zhilan.
By establishing marriage alliances with the royal family and having military families as relatives, they not only gained prominence but also solidified their family's position with real power.
But recently, something happened to the Pei family.
At this critical juncture, the Duke of Dingguo's mansion sent her an invitation.
Even if Chu Yunjin was stupid, she knew why.
She said, "I haven't been feeling well these past two days and don't want to go out. Please ask the nanny to turn them away."
"yes."
Chu Yunjin raised her hand and splashed water in the bathtub.
A few petals fell onto her fair arm. She picked one up and sniffed it. Noticing that the air had suddenly become quiet, Chu Yunjin turned her head and saw that Ade and Zhaixing had all curtsied and then walked out with their heads down.
Chu Yunjin followed their gaze.
Yan Cang, dressed only in a black robe, walked over and stood not far away, quietly admiring the beautiful woman emerging from her bath before him. His expression was gentle, and a hint of alluring emotion gradually rose in his eyes.
"Why are you here?" Chu Yunjin shrank back into the water, looking at him shyly. "Don't you know the saying 'Don't look at what you shouldn't'?"
Yan Cang's lips curled slightly: "I can't even look at my own wife?"
Chu Yunjin nodded seriously: "It's not appropriate to do this in broad daylight."
Yan Cang raised an eyebrow: "I still remember last time—"
"Yan Cang," Chu Yunjin interrupted him hastily, "Let's not bring up the past anymore; we need to look forward."
Yan Cang: "..."
Chu Yunjin quickly got down to business: "Did Father summon you today because of the Pei Yi'an case? Shouldn't you be busy right now?"
"I came here to tell you this." Yan Cang walked closer, squatted down, scooped up a handful of water, and poured it over Chu Yunjin's thin, fair shoulders. "I'm going to the Southern Border early tomorrow morning. You stay in the palace by yourself and be careful in everything you do."
"You're leaving the capital?" Chu Yunjin understood after a moment's thought. "To investigate Pei Yi'an's treason and collusion with the enemy, and to clear up the misunderstanding with Nan Zhao?"
To be precise, not only should Pei Yi'an be punished, but the Crown Prince of Nanzhao, who is also colluding with the enemy, should also be exposed, so as to restore stability to the border.
If we can turn hostility into friendship with Nanzhao.
For the next few decades, the Yong Dynasty no longer needed to worry about wars in the southern border regions.
Yan Cang hummed in agreement.
Chu Yunjin turned to look at him: "Don't worry, I'll take good care of myself."
Yan Cang lowered his gaze, his eyes falling on her full breasts, and his eyes involuntarily darkened.
...
Parting is imminent.
The passion they shared that night was exceptionally intense, as if they wanted to use up all the longing they had felt since their separation.
Chu Yunjin was so tormented by him that she begged for mercy repeatedly. Her pitiful voice made Yan Cang's heart pound. He wished he could devour her whole and savor the memory on the way.
The rhythm of the curtains continued until midnight.
Exhausted, Chu Yunjin lay on the bed, the sound of Yan Cang's slightly obsessive voice echoing in her ears: "I really want to put you in a brocade pouch and take you wherever I go, so that I can always feel at ease."
"What are you worried about?" Chu Yunjin turned her head, her fair forehead glistening with sweat. "Are you afraid that if I stay alone in the capital, I'll go and rekindle my old flame with Prince Jin?"
Yan Cang's eyes darkened slightly, and he raised his hand to press against her lips: "Don't say such discouraging things."
He was truly afraid that in a moment of impulse, he might sneak into the Prince of Jin's residence in the dead of night and chop the Prince of Jin into pieces so that they could never be pieced back together.
But then I thought of the Prince of Jin's residence.
Yan Cang's eyes were deep and cold.
He's leaving the capital early tomorrow morning, so he should deal with the Princess Consort of Jin first to avoid future troubles.
"Yan Cang." Chu Yunjin turned over, her voice hoarse yet slightly soft, "When will you be back from this trip?"
"It's uncertain. It could take as little as a month, or as long as two or three months," Yan Cang said. "I will deal with the border matters as soon as possible and then rush back to the capital."
Chu Yunjin hummed in agreement and kissed his lips reluctantly: "You must be careful and protect yourself."
"I will." Yan Cang pulled her into his arms. "I will stay with you for the rest of my life and protect you for the rest of my life."
Chu Yunjin felt that she was starting to get love-struck.
Putting aside the fact that Yan Cang is genuinely not greedy, with his status and appearance, coupled with the confident tone he's using to make this promise, which woman wouldn't be confused?
Therefore, a woman's romantic mind is truly beyond her control. Unless she meets someone who can make her fall for him, no man or woman in the world can escape this sophisticated web of love.
...
Chu Yunjin did not go to the Duke of Dingguo's mansion.
The next morning, she saw Yan Cang off at the mansion. After Yan Cang said goodbye to her, he left with his entourage. Then, the Third Princess Yan Xiyue and Su Ruoli, the eldest daughter of the Duke of Dingguo, sent their visiting cards and came to visit.
When someone arrives at the door, it's not appropriate to say you won't see them.
Chu Yunjin could only have someone take them to the inner hall to serve tea.
This was her first meeting with the Third Princess and Su Ruoli since she arrived here. Yan Xiyue was probably five or six years older than Yan Jinyue, and looked to be around twenty-two or twenty-three years old. She was a gentle and humble beauty, without Yan Jinyue's bright and cheerful demeanor or Wen Jingsheng's sinister aura. She was very pleasant to look at.
But it's only pleasing to the eye.
After all, we have different stances.
Su Ruoli is a spoiled young lady. Although she doesn't dare to be arrogant and domineering in the Yan Prince's Mansion because of Chu Yunjin's status, her obviously unpleasant demeanor is undeniable.
and……
Chu Yunjin looked at Su Ruoli, not knowing why, even though she had never seen her before, she always had a strange feeling of repulsion... She wondered if it came from the original owner's dislike of her.
Chu Yunjin invited the two to sit down and ordered someone to serve tea.
"I apologize for disturbing you today, Your Highness," Yan Xiyue said softly, turning to take a brocade box from a maid. "This is a small token of my appreciation—"
"I cannot accept rewards without merit." Chu Yunjin raised her hand to stop her. "Third Princess, there's no need for such formalities."
Yan Xiyue stood up and placed the gift on the table next to Chu Yunjin. "This is nothing, please accept it, Your Highness."
"No." Chu Yunjin pushed the brocade box back directly. "The prince is not at home. I will not accept any gifts from anyone, so as not to give anyone any leverage. Please forgive me, Third Princess."
"Isn't Your Highness being a little too cautious?" Su Ruoli frowned. "My sister-in-law and I have come here uninvited, but it's just a small token of our appreciation—"
"I appreciate your kind gesture," Chu Yunjin said. "Thank you, Third Princess."
Su Ruoli's face turned pale. Her emotions surged to her head, but she held back and picked up her teacup, pretending to drink tea.
Yan Xiyue looked slightly embarrassed, but she quickly smiled and didn't press the matter further: "I have come here today without permission because I have something I would like to ask of the Princess."
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