Chapter 149 Everyone Has a White Moonlight
Dou Wenyi and Pei Siyan exchanged a glance, both seeing surprise in each other's eyes. A hint of impatience flashed across his brow as he reluctantly released her hand and darted behind the screen.
Dou Wenyi sat on a chair not far from the bed, and when she looked up, she met Sheng Xiyue's noble and beautiful face.
Sheng Xiyue's smile froze for a moment, then quickly returned to normal. She asked politely, "So you were inside, sister? How is His Highness?"
Dou Wenyi's expression was cold and indifferent as she replied, "Yes, His Highness is like this. Come and take a look."
Sheng Xiyue sat down directly on the edge of the bed and saw the critically ill crown prince.
Her delicate face was almost contorted in distress, and two lines of tears rolled down her cheeks instantly. "Yesterday, Consort Shu also comforted me, telling me not to worry too much, saying that good people are always blessed. But how can I not worry about His Highness looking like this? I can't eat or sleep properly every day... Sister, you must understand my suffering."
Dou Wenyi frowned and glanced discreetly at Pei Siyan, who was unharmed behind the screen.
What a sin! This has caused the beauty to shed tears.
“Miss Sheng, you really should relax.” Dou Wenyi said calmly.
Sheng Xiyue seemed oblivious to her perfunctory tone, or perhaps reminiscing about the past, murmuring, "I've known His Highness for over a decade, and I understand his character to some extent. He appears aloof, but is actually warm-hearted beneath his cold exterior; he's a truly good person. As the Crown Prince, he bears heavy responsibilities, and his thoughts are difficult to fathom. Fortunately, I understand some of his nature. Sister, I wish to maintain a harmonious relationship with you in the future. I can also tell you some of His Highness's taboos..."
Dou Wenyi was speechless and interrupted her directly, "Miss Sheng, I have just arrived at the East Palace today and have many matters to attend to. I will go back first and we can chat slowly another time."
Regardless of her motives, she had no interest in knowing about their past. Everyone has a white moonlight in their heart.
With that, she stepped out of the house.
Sheng Xiyue's expression froze instantly.
She stared at the man on the bed with a puzzled look, feeling that his face was too pale. She immediately called to a palace maid, "Someone, bring me a basin of hot water. I want to wash His Highness's face."
As soon as Eunuch Anxi entered the palace, he saw Miss Sheng standing by the bedside with tender affection, looking extremely nervous. "Miss Sheng, His Highness doesn't like being served. It's not too late to do these things after you officially marry into the family. Let this servant handle these matters."
Sheng Xiyue blushed and said, "I have overstepped my bounds."
She stood up and inquired with concern, "What time does Your Highness usually wake up?"
Eunuch Anxi's eyes flickered slightly, and he coughed lightly, "Miss Sheng, there's really no certainty about that."
Sheng Xiyue glanced around, then took out a lustrous jade pendant from her sleeve and handed it over, saying, "It's just a small token of my appreciation, please don't take it personally, Father-in-law."
Anxi Gonggong felt a chill run down his spine and hurriedly declined. His Highness the Crown Prince was right inside the hall. Wasn't this Miss Sheng trying to harm him?
Sheng Xiyue looked embarrassed and said awkwardly, "Eunuch Anxi, I hope you can give me some pointers in the future. I will be very grateful."
“Miss Sheng, you are a concubine, there’s no need for this. I don’t usually accept such treatment, and it’s not just you…”
Anxi's father-in-law looked unpleasant and kept giving her meaningful glances, his words becoming increasingly incoherent.
In Wutong Garden, Cuizhi had already ordered people to pack everything up in the cage.
Inside the hall, the fragrance of incense wafted from the purple-gold incense burner, the kind of incense Dou Wenyi was used to. She looked around the room; the various furniture and furnishings were understated yet luxurious, and everything felt unfamiliar, except for the dressing table, which gave her a sense of familiarity.
Cuizhi couldn't help but remind her, "Miss, I just saw that Miss Sheng has arrived at the East Palace. I'm afraid that although she looks gentle on the surface, she may have ill intentions inside."
Dou Wenyi smiled casually upon hearing this, "It's alright, as long as she doesn't deliberately cause trouble, we'll just keep to ourselves."
"Why does the river insist on interfering with the well's water?"
She's just asking for her own death!
Dark clouds obscured the moon, and the lights outside the courtyard were turned on.
The palace servants had prepared an exquisite dinner, but Dou Wenyi had little appetite. She barely managed to pick up two bites before ordering the food to be taken away. Just then, the door creaked open.
Then Pei Siyan changed into a black brocade robe and walked in. He was tall and slender, and his face looked as white as jade under the lamplight.
Dou Wenyi was taken aback. Just as she was about to get up and bow, Pei Siyan pressed her hand down and sat down beside her alone.
Immediately afterwards, Eunuch Anxi led several eunuchs in carrying many food boxes, and finally, Ta Xue followed the smell and came in.
One by one, exquisite dishes were placed on the table, and the palace servants all bowed their heads and silently withdrew.
Pei Siyan gazed at her eyes and smiled radiantly, "Yi'er, these are all dishes from Fanlou, have a taste!"
Dou Wenyi picked up her chopsticks. "Your Highness, coming here in such a grand manner, what if someone discovers us..."
"It's alright, even if I'm half-dead, I still need to eat."
"what ever."
Dou Wenyi replied casually, and then moved the plate of crispy fish on the table to a low table to the side. Ta Xue immediately jumped up to enjoy it.
Pei Siyan's expression turned complicated. "There's nothing between her and me, don't overthink it."
Dou Wenyi paused in her chopsticks. Was he explaining Sheng Xiyue to her?
Pei Siyan explained directly, "The matter of the concubine was not my original intention. Her existence is indeed a hidden danger between us. I will find a way to delay the wedding date so that she cannot enter the East Palace."
Dou Wenyi lowered her head and remained silent.
In her previous life, everyone knew about the Crown Prince and his beloved Consort Sheng. If Dou Mingyan hadn't had the protection of being saved, she would have had no place in the Eastern Palace.
Perhaps this is their destiny! She is the one who shouldn't have entered the Eastern Palace.
Pei Siyan felt a little flustered by her cold response, and a sense of melancholy and bitterness spread through his heart.
He didn't want them to have a rift because of a woman before they were even married.
"Dou Wenyi, speak!"
Pei Siyan hissed, his sharp gaze fixed on her as if he wanted to carve a hole through her.
"What are you really thinking, or do you just not care about me at all?"
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