Chapter 68: Shen Shuwei becomes suspicious
Ever since Prince Jing threw Xiao Fufeng into the lotus pond, Chen Shuwei, the person who had spilled the wine on him, had been forgotten. She stood on the steps, somewhat bewildered, until Xiao Chifeng stepped forward and pulled her down.
"It's so satisfying! It's so satisfying!" Xiao Chifeng laughed unabashedly. "Who said that Prince Jing was an evil ghost before? In my opinion, he is clearly a living Bodhisattva who saves people from suffering."
Shen Shuwei's eyelids twitched, and she picked up the cakes on the table to cover his mouth.
Does he know what he is saying? He offends two people with one word.
"Mmmm!" Xiao Chifeng swallowed the cake in his mouth with difficulty, spitting out "Pah, Pah, Pah" and looking at Shen Shuwei with resentment, "Sister Shuwei, what are you doing? Xiao Fufeng was thrown into that stinky lotus pond, aren't you happy?"
Chen Shuwei glanced at the prince who was furious but trying to maintain his composure, and whispered, "Did the prince see the prince's expression?"
Xiao Chifeng said suspiciously, "He saw it. Doesn't he also think Xiao Fufeng is embarrassing? If I had a sister like this, I would beat her three times a day, thirty days a month."
Odd numbers slap the left cheek, even numbers slap the right cheek.
Chen Shuwei pursed his lips, sighed softly, brewed a cup of tea and handed it to Xiao Chifeng, "Your Highness should have a drink of water."
She was afraid that if he spoke again he would offend the prince.
Xiao Chifeng blinked his eyes, "I'm not thirsty, Sister Shuwei, let me tell you—"
"No, you're thirsty." Seeing Xiao Chifeng's excited face and wanting to say more, Chen Shuwei didn't care about the difference in status and put the teacup to his lips to stop him from saying the next word.
The whole place was dead silent, like a funeral. Is it appropriate for you and I to be so happy?
Xiao Chifeng curled his lips, snatched the teacup unhappily and drank the tea, muttering to himself.
Shen Shuwei pretended not to hear.
Chengfeng's eyelids twitched when Shen Shuwei was dragged away by Xiao Chifeng. Now, seeing Shen Shuwei feeding Xiao Chifeng cakes and pouring tea, his eyelids twitched even more.
Sure enough, the crisp sound of broken porcelain came from the pavilion again.
To protect his life from being taken out on others, Chengfeng cleared his throat and said, "Miss Chen."
Chen Shuwei was stunned for a moment, turned around and looked at Chengfeng who was waving at him eagerly, and blinked in confusion.
Is this calling her?
"Miss Chen, Miss Chen!" Chengfeng called out a few more times, fearing that Shen Shuwei didn't hear him.
Now everyone else on the field heard it, and they all looked at Shen Shuwei in surprise.
Chen Shuwei walked forward slowly, feeling as if she was being stared at. Before she could stand still, Chengfeng stuffed a bowl of lotus seeds into her hands and said with a smile, "Miss Chen, if you have nothing to do, please peel the lotus seeds for our prince here."
Shen Shuwei naturally had no objection. After all, she had splashed the other person with wine, and he punished Xiao Fufeng but not herself.
Chen Shuwei had just peeled a lotus seed when Chengfeng attentively moved an embroidered cushion for her to sit on, and even asked if she wanted to fan her.
Chen Shuwei put down the lotus seeds and looked up at Chengfeng, "Since it's an apology, I'll just stand."
Chengfeng was about to speak when he was suddenly caught by a glance. He immediately removed the embroidered cushion.
"Standing is good. It helps blood flow and keeps your body and mind healthy."
Chen Shuwei was really confused at this moment, and couldn't help but look at Chengfeng a few more times.
Chengfeng didn't want to be glanced at by her and immediately turned his back to her.
Shen Shuwei: “?”
Shen Shuwei stood there peeling a bowl of lotus seeds, pouring a cup of tea, and even bringing over a plate of snacks before he was allowed to leave.
Not long after she came down from the pavilion, Prince Jing also left the pavilion.
Looking at the Prince of Jing, whose face was covered tightly with a veil, Chen Shuwei withdrew his gaze.
Soon, a crowd of people came and tried to inquire about her relationship with Prince Jing or Chengfeng, who was beside him, just as they had done before with Xiao Chifeng.
Even the Crown Princess came forward to comfort her.
Chen Shuwei stroked the remaining lotus seed flesh on his fingertips and lowered his head in thought.
Liangzhou...
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Chu Xinrou was resting in the backyard when she suddenly heard a commotion on the road. She stopped and listened for a long time before she realized that so many things had happened while she was away.
Not only did Prince Kangping speak up for Shen Shuwei, but the second princess also offended the Prince of Jing and was thrown into the lotus pond.
When Chu Xinrou heard about Prince Jing, she remembered that her father had called her over before the banquet this morning and told her to please Prince Jing if she met him, as he was a truly powerful and noble man.
Listening to the maids on the road discussing the style of Prince Jing, Chu Xinrou was a little moved and walked towards the lotus pond while biting her lower lip.
She was lucky. After walking a few steps, she saw two figures coming towards her, one in front and one behind. The former had a slender figure and an elegant and noble demeanor. Although she couldn't see the face under the veil, Chu Xinrou's heart beat faster for a moment.
The man seemed to have sensed something and looked in her direction. Chu Xinrou quickly hid behind the courtyard wall.
"Prince, there seems to be someone in front." Chengfeng said with narrowed eyes.
Zhao Yun retracted his gaze and said, "It's just a mouse, don't bother with it."
"Find someone to stay in the Prince's Mansion instead of me."
It was getting late, and he should go back home to make sweet water for the young lady.
The young lady is so smart, I wonder if she has discovered any clues today.
When Chu Xinrou came out from behind the courtyard wall, the two figures had disappeared. Chu Xinrou felt an indescribable regret in her heart.
Suddenly, she caught a glimpse of a small object that had fallen where the Prince of Jing had stopped earlier, and it was shining golden in the sunlight.
Chu Xinrou picked it up out of curiosity and found that it was actually a palm-sized gold Epiphyllum ornament.
Chu Xinrou pursed her lips and quickly hid the gold jewelry in her arms. She did not forget to look around, and after finding that there was no one around, she lowered her head and quickly left.
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When Chen Shuwei left the house, he was surrounded by many female relatives who were trying to find out the news.
Chen Zhang and his superiors took half a day off to pick her up. Seeing the women sticking to her, he narrowed his eyes, strode forward, pulled Shen Shuwei over, and stood in front of her.
"I'm going to take my third sister back home. If you have anything to say, you can send a letter to visit me."
It has to be said that Shen Zhang had been in the Imperial Guard for over a month, and when he stepped in front of people, a sense of oppression naturally arose.
Several female relatives smiled awkwardly and waved their handkerchiefs to Shen Shuwei, "Then Miss Shen will wait for our invitations. Don't break your promise when the time comes."
Shen Shuwei didn't reply and got on the carriage.
"What's going on? Why are they all rushing towards you? Did something happen at the banquet today?" Chen Zhang sat opposite her and asked with a frown.
Shen Shuwei picked out some of the things that happened at the banquet and told Shen Zhang. Before Shen Zhang could speak, she asked, "Second brother, is Jing Yin still in the mansion?"
Chen Zhang hadn't recovered from what she had said. When he heard her asking about that sickly male vixen, his face immediately fell. "Who knows? Maybe he was taken in by a Taoist priest who passed by our house."
Shen Shuwei looked at him helplessly, knowing that he couldn't get anything out of his second brother Shen Zhang.
So after returning home, he went to look for Chen Heng who was studying in the mansion, and Shen Zhiyang happened to be next to him.
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