Chapter 53 Young Master Shen has absolutely no masculinity; let me give you some nourishment.
When they were bandaging her arm, they pinched it, and two bluish finger marks were left on her arm.
There was still a ring of bruises on his wrist that hadn't completely disappeared.
"How come your skin is as delicate as a woman's, with thin arms and legs, and you have no masculinity at all?"
The slight goodwill that had just arisen in Chen Chu's heart vanished in an instant.
"Your Highness is very curious. With such handsome features, how much of your masculinity remains, given how popular you are with the ladies of brothels?"
"Ha, mocking this prince for having weak kidneys? With your slender frame, how about we take off our clothes and compare our chests?"
Shen Chu... she dared not!
Men always have strange competitive desires!
She stood up with a smile, "Your Highness is naturally thin and frail, unlike me who is tall and strong."
After rebuking Pei Yuan, she lightly touched the ground with her toes and floated back down, secretly relieved.
Fortunately, after returning home last night, out of her long-standing habit of caution, she endured the pain and had Hongxiu treat the wound on her arm again.
Otherwise, Pei Yuan might have taken her down on the spot today.
"Xiao Shen, have you finished inspecting the site?" He Zhengxiang walked over with his hands behind his back.
"Alright, sir, now that we've seen the scene, let's head back to the Inspectorate."
Pei Yuan leaped down and landed beside Shen Chu.
"It's already past noon. Lord He and Lord Shen, please have lunch at the manor before you leave."
Shen Chu had absolutely no desire to stay for dinner.
Before she could even utter a word of refusal, He Zhengxiang beat her to it and agreed, "It is our honor."
Shen Chu couldn't help but glance at He Zhengxiang sideways.
Aren't you always upright and rigid?
"Sir, your laughter is utterly worthless now."
He Zhengxiang's mustache twitched slightly as he glared at him. "You brat, what do you know? I've heard that the chef at the Sixth Prince's residence is an excellent cook, known throughout the capital. Ordinary people can't even get a taste of his cooking."
Shen Chu's lips twitched slightly. She hadn't expected that besides loving to play with walnuts, you were also a foodie.
When the dishes were served, seeing what Lord He called "excellent cooking skills," I couldn't help but gasp.
Goodness, boiled beef, pickled fish, spicy chicken...
Every dish was covered with bright red chili peppers, and the numbing and spicy aroma filled the air.
She subconsciously rubbed her stomach.
Having experienced hardship and displacement in her childhood, her stomach cannot tolerate spicy food; it hurts whenever she eats it.
Pei Yuan picked up a slice of beef and placed it on the plate in front of Shen Chu. "Young Master Shen, please try this boiled beef. It's the most spicy and authentic, and it's the specialty of the Sichuan chef in my household."
Shen Chu looked at the beef completely covered in red oil and politely declined.
She looked at Lord He, her gaze deep and unsettling. "Is this the excellent cooking you spoke of, sir?"
Lord He stroked his beard and chuckled dryly, "This is my favorite. Little Shen, hurry up and try it. I guarantee you'll want more after you try it this time."
Shen Chu didn't speak.
Pei Yuan chuckled, "So it turns out that Lord Shen doesn't eat spicy food. Tsk, no wonder he has such delicate skin."
"What man can't eat spicy food? Eating spicy food can enhance masculinity."
As he spoke, he picked up two more chopsticks of chili peppers and said, "Young Master Shen, please eat more."
This guy is never going to stop.
Shen Chu smiled and put the chili back in her pocket. "Your Highness is too kind. Chili is spicy and warming, which is perfect for nourishing Your Highness's body."
Pei Yuan picked up a chili pepper and ate it without changing his expression, then picked up a slice of beef with his chopsticks.
"Young Master Shen, please eat more beef."
Shen Chu felt her stomach protesting and gently pushed the plate away.
Lord He couldn't bear to put her in a difficult position, so he personally poured her a glass of water.
"Xiao Shen, rinse it with water before eating, it will reduce the spiciness a bit."
Shen Chu... My lord, thank you.
"I'll just drink water."
She pushed the beef further away, took the water glass, and firmly refused.
Pei Yuan glanced at her, and just when Shen Chu thought he was going to make things difficult for her, he scoffed, "Whatever."
He turned around and started eating with Lord He.
"I have eaten at all the Sichuan restaurants in the capital, but the chefs at the Sixth Prince's residence still make the most authentic Sichuan food."
Pei Yuan ate with great enjoyment, saying, "If you like it, you can come often in the future."
"Thank you, Your Highness."
As Chen Chu watched the two quickly devour a plate of bright red boiled beef and then turn to the spicy chicken pieces covered in red chilies, she couldn't help but twitch her lips.
She soon noticed that He Zhengxiang and Pei Yuan were chatting, which was completely different from He Zhengxiang's usual behavior at the Inspectorate.
The two chatted like elders and younger people in everyday life, showing a kind of friendship that transcends age.
I don't know what it is about Pei Yuan that could attract the rigid and upright old man He.
Her thoughts drifted for a moment as she pondered Pei Yuan's intention in inviting her to stay for dinner.
Could it be that my behavior just now did not dispel his suspicions?
There was a knock on the door, and Xie Qingqiu walked in carrying a food box.
"Why are you here?" Pei Yuan's smile faded slightly.
Xie Qingqiu tenderly brought over a bowl of soup, her gaze sweeping over Chen Chu before she softly said:
"There's nothing to do today, so Qingqiu personally prepared a Double Whip Revitalizing Soup and specially brought it over for Your Highness to nourish your body."
Cough cough.
Chen Chu choked while drinking water.
The name "Shuangbian Fuyuan Decoction" itself tells you what its function is.
Her gaze involuntarily swept towards Pei Yuan's lower body.
That shouldn't be the case; the effects of the "Golden Spear Elixir" she administered should have dissipated on its own within two days.
Could it be that Pei Yuan is still not good enough?
Upon receiving her gaze, Pei Yuan's face immediately darkened.
Damn it, where is Chen Chu looking?
He instructed Xie Qingqiu, "Leave it for now. If there's nothing else, you can go back now."
Xie Qingqiu tugged at the handkerchief in her hand, looking somewhat aggrieved.
Pei Yuan has been visiting Qingfeng Tower less and less lately.
She whispered, "Your Highness, I have consulted the imperial physician. The Shuangbian Fuyuan Decoction is most effective when taken while it is hot. Please drink it while it is hot."
Pei Yuan frowned as he looked at the soup in front of him, the rejection in his eyes exactly the same as when Shen Chu faced the chili peppers earlier.
Shen Chu smiled and teased, "Miss Xie, this soup must have been simmering for a long time. I see your hands are all red from the heat. Your Highness, please don't disappoint the beauty's good intentions. Nourishing soup should be drunk while it's hot."
Xie Qingqiu pretended to be flustered and clenched her fist, revealing a small red patch on the back of her hand.
Pei Yuan's gaze swept over Xie Qingqiu's hand, and his brows furrowed slightly.
Xie Qingqiu smiled gently: "It's just a minor injury, Your Highness need not worry about it."
Pei Yuan's eyes flickered, but he remained silent.
Shen Chu smiled and said, "Miss Xie is so concerned about Your Highness. Your Highness, please drink up."
Pei Yuan looked over with a half-smile, "Whether this prince needs to drink this or not, shouldn't Lord Shen know best?"
"Cough cough..."
Lord He, who was engrossed in eating like a quail, choked and kept pounding his chest, looking at Chen Chu with suspicion.
What did he hear?
Why would Lord Shen know about His Highness's situation in that area?
Shen Chu quickly explained, "It is precisely because I injured Your Highness's vital point that I am even more aware that Your Highness needs to drink nourishing soup."
She looked at Pei Yuan with a serious expression, but couldn't hide the smile in her eyes.
If you're so capable, then tell Miss Xie that you're perfectly fine.
Pei Yuan understood the provocation in her eyes, gave a light snort, and placed the soup bowl in front of Chen Chu.
"Speaking of nourishing, I see that Lord Shen has thin arms and legs and lacks any masculinity. Lord Shen is the one who needs nourishing the most."
This prince is offering this bowl of soup as a gift to you.
Young Master Shen, please finish it while it's hot.
Why would a woman like Shen Chu drink double-whip soup?
She quickly pushed the bowl back, saying, "Thank you for your kindness, Miss. I am unworthy. Your Highness, please drink it."
The bowl was pushed back. "I, the prince, will let you drink it, so drink it."
"Your Highness, drink."
"Young Master Shen, please drink."
The bowl was being pushed around, and Shen Chu couldn't help but use a little too much force.
Bang.
The soup bowl slid off the edge of the table and shattered, spilling soup all over the floor.
Well....
Shen Chu gave an awkward grin. "I'm sorry, I didn't control my strength well."
Xie Qingqiu's expression was rather unpleasant, and her gaze towards Chen Chu was shrouded in gloom.
Shen Chu repeatedly ruined her plans.
Pei Yuan glanced at Xie Qingqiu and said indifferently, "Didn't you burn your hand? You don't need to worry about me here. Go back and apply the medicine first."
Xie Qingqiu pursed her lips, curtsied, and left.
For a moment, the atmosphere in the room froze.
Chen Chu silently continued drinking water, silently repeating the words "not embarrassed."
Sun Yan entered silently and whispered a few words in Pei Yuan's ear.
Shen Chu's ears twitched slightly, and he vaguely heard words like "report to the authorities" and "drug".
My heart skipped a beat.
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