Chapter 139 After Marrying the Crippled Prince (19 Chapters) - Lin Shulang
Two days later, Gao Qi brought Yun Shuxue to apologize. The two were only superficially harmonious, and Gao Qi did not make a fuss about divorcing his wife.
According to Yun Shuxue, Old Madam Gao hid Chen Yao and forced him to comply.
Back in the same quiet pavilion in the backyard, Yun Shuxue sat across from the tea table, stroking her belly with an air of arrogance.
"There is still one sensible person in the Gao family who knows that the child in my belly is the most important."
Yun Chiyi slowly waved her fan, without saying a word.
Yun Shuxue's face turned pale and then red as she thought of the humiliation Shen Yao had brought her: "Gao Qi is bewitched and is still sending people everywhere to look for that slut. I will find her before him, and then I will hang her with a rope. If she wants to enter the Gao family, she will have to walk in sideways."
She spoke loudly and used particularly offensive language. Yun Chiyi turned her head away and ignored her, gesturing to Zhenzhen to pour her tea to shut her up.
Zhenzhen understood and stepped forward to pour tea: "Second Miss, please try this tea. It is the Princess's favorite tea these days."
Yun Shuxue took a sip, held it in her mouth, and then spat it back into the cup: "Is this too rough? Is this the kind of thing the Prince's Mansion uses every day? It's far inferior to the Gao Mansion."
Yun Chiyi chuckled and reached out to pour the tea from her cup into the pool.
Yun Shuxue: "Hey, don't spill it! I didn't mean to complain."
"This time, thanks to my sister's help, although in the end it was by accident that I angered the old lady, which is why she had the heart to lock Chen Yao up to prevent her from making a fool of herself again, I still want to thank my sister."
Zhenzhen said, "Second Miss should really thank the Princess. As you know, the Princess is in poor health. She was sick for two days after returning that day and only felt better this morning."
Yun Shuxue poured another cup of tea: "Look at my memory, I forgot that my elder sister is not well. She needs to see a doctor to take care of her health, otherwise it will be difficult for her to conceive in the future. She has been married into the Prince's mansion for some time now, but there is still no sign of pregnancy. Isn't Your Highness worried?"
Sure enough, she became arrogant again after getting through the difficult time. Yun Chiyi casually picked up a piece of walnut pastry and stuffed it into her mouth.
Zhenzhen hurriedly helped Yun Shuxue walk out: "The princess is going to take a nap. Second Miss, you should go back first. You don't need to come here for small matters in the future. You are pregnant and very precious."
After seeing Yun Shuxue off, Zhenzhen returned to find Yun Chiyi leisurely sleeping in a rocking chair under the flower trellis.
Zhenzhen was furious and stomped her foot: "What's so arrogant about that? Who said the princess can't have children? She'll give birth to a chubby boy and a chubby girl next year and make her so angry."
Yun Chiyi threw a handkerchief, which hit Zhenzhen squarely in the face.
"Why are you angry about this? I don't want children."
Zhenzhen felt like she had heard a fairy tale and immediately squatted down to ask for confirmation: "Is what the princess said true?! The child is so cute, how could she not want him? The prince must want him too."
Yun Chiyi laughed: "He wants to have his own child. The baby is giving me a headache. I'm not having one anyway."
The system echoed: [Exactly! Men in other small worlds can also have children.]
Zhenzhen was about to ask another question when Yun Chiyi covered her mouth.
"Shh, I need to rest."
Zhenzhen's eyes darted around, and she nodded.
Just as Yun Chiyi closed her eyes, Zhenzhen gently shook her awake again.
"The prince has arrived."
He always knew how to pick his time. Yun Chiyi turned her back and said in a tender voice, "Tell him I'm asleep and not to come looking for me unless it's urgent."
"Is that so? I see that Madam is still awake and has not gone to sleep."
Yun Chiyi continued to turn her back to him, ignoring his words.
Zhenzhen smiled and pulled Chaosheng back. Chaosheng's eyesight seemed to have run out, and he stood there, refusing to leave. Lin Jinyuan coughed lightly, and Chaosheng suddenly realized what was going on. He and Zhenzhen disappeared into the shade of the trees while still holding their arms.
As silence fell, Lin Jinyuan took Yun Chiyi's hand and gently pressed it against his cheek.
Lin Jinyuan said softly, "It's cold outside, why don't you go inside and sleep?"
Yun Chiyi answered with her eyes closed, "It's relatively safe under the clear sky."
Lin Jinyuan chuckled quietly: "Madam's words have a hidden meaning."
Yun Chiyi asked, "Did Your Highness discern a different meaning? Does Your Highness have another meaning?"
Lin Jinyuan kissed her knuckles with his lips and said slowly, "We can just be like before. As long as you stay peacefully in the Prince's Mansion, everyone, including me, will respect you as Princess Consort Cheng. You probably don't have any other ambitions now. The Prince's Mansion is not as grand and magnificent as other mansions, but it is still much better than other families."
"Other aspirations?"
Yun Chiyi rolled over and lay flat on her back, slowly pulling Lin Jinyuan's arms to sit up. She smiled and said, "I have no other ambitions. At most, I just want to live a peaceful life with Your Highness, and most importantly, for Your Highness to live a long and healthy life. Both the ordinary and the extraordinary have their advantages. A leisurely life is also a carefree one for Your Highness. What do you think, Your Highness?"
Her smile was different from before; it was bright and clear. Lin Jinyuan had endured for many years, not just for the sake of peace, but for a position of absolute power and influence.
Because Yun Chiyi's smile was so innocent, completely devoid of calculation and flattery, Lin Jinyuan looked into her eyes and slowly and naturally asked her, "How much of what you said, Madam, was true?"
Yun Chiyi frowned, pretending to think, then smiled again: "I am completely sincere. Your Highness will believe me. I can't possibly curse you, can I?"
Lin Jinyuan felt very comfortable after hearing those two sentences. He smiled with his eyes slightly narrowed: "Just do what you like to do, and I will keep you safe."
Yun Chiyi didn't respond outwardly, but inwardly she was cursing him. He was the perfect example of someone who was impervious to reason and threats.
Oh well, it's still a long time before he rebels. Whether he changes his mind or sticks to his own opinion, his favorability rating should be maxed out by then.
She released his hand with a forced smile and said, "Then I'm going to sleep."
Lin Jinyuan responded with a low, nasal sound.
Just as Yun Chiyi lay back down, Zhenzhen and Chaosheng rushed over to report.
"Your Highness, the young master from the Eastern Palace has arrived, bringing a cart full of books and paintings."
Lin Jinyuan was not surprised at all and nodded calmly.
[What? What's the male lead doing here?] the system exclaimed in surprise.
Upon hearing this, Yun Chiyi slowly opened her eyes. The young master of the Eastern Palace, the male protagonist of the original book. He should be traveling around at this time. Judging by the days, he should not return to the capital until next autumn.
Why did you rush to Prince Cheng's mansion as soon as you got back?
Judging from Lin Jinyuan's predictable reaction, he was already making plans.
Yun Chiyi closed her eyes and continued her afternoon nap, planning to use the excuse of delivering snacks to see what Lin Jinyuan was up to.
Before leaving, Lin Jinyuan specifically told her, "Madam, I'm going to the study first. Don't sleep too soundly, or you'll catch a cold."
Yun Chiyi replied in a muffled voice, "I understand."
There seemed to be a change between the two of them. Zhenzhen couldn't quite put her finger on it, but she sensed that the princess had become much lazier and more casual. For example, right now, the princess no longer got up to see the prince off, she didn't bow, and the prince no longer constantly referred to himself as "this prince."
Zhenzhen bit her finger. Why is that?
Yun Chiyi took a short nap for fifteen minutes. When she woke up, Zhenzhen was guarding the stone table next to her, holding a soup bowl in her hands, staring blankly up at the birds playing in the air.
Hearing Yun Chiyi's sigh, Zhenzhen immediately turned her head with a smile: "Your Highness is awake. The Prince was worried that you would get cold, so he had the kitchen quickly heat up some mountain delicacies chicken soup. The temperature is just right now, so you can drink it."
Yun Chiyi took a bite and found it quite delicious. She then took a small bowl from the side and shared some with Zhenzhen to try.
After quickly finishing her soup, she led Zhenzhen to deliver some snacks and tea.
Upon arriving at the study's courtyard gate, they saw Chaosheng standing like a guardian deity under the crabapple tree. Inside the study, only Lin Jinyuan and an unfamiliar pageboy were visible from behind.
Yun Chiyi walked over slowly: "A few days ago, the prince said he wanted to drink the tea in my room, but he had guests so I didn't go over. You can deliver it to him."
She smiled faintly, looking straight at Chaosheng.
Just as Chao Sheng was about to answer, Lin Jinyuan's voice drifted over softly.
"Is that Madam? If you have nothing else to do, would you like to admire the paintings with me?"
Yun Chiyi took the tea back and walked towards the study without changing her expression.
As expected, the study only contained the study of Lin Jinyuan and the eldest grandson of the emperor. A hint of doubt flashed through Yun Chiyi's mind. As soon as she stepped across the threshold, a clumsy figure bumped into her, knocking over all the pastries and tea she had carefully arranged.
With a crash, the teapot fell into the study and rolled several times on the floor. The pastries she had carefully prepared were also smashed. Didn't she know that these pastries were very expensive and that you had to queue up to buy them?
Yun Chiyi stumbled and bumped into the door frame, but Zhenzhen caught her just in time.
"princess!"
Inside the room, Lin Jinyuan unfolded the scroll with both hands. Hearing the noise, he looked up and instinctively used his feet to support Yun Chiyi. Only then did he regain his balance in the wheelchair.
"Shulang, how old are you? Why are you still in such a hurry?"
Lin Shulang lowered her head first, and her pink robe followed suit: "I'm sorry, Imperial Aunt. I was just afraid that Imperial Uncle would watch too fast and miss the exciting parts. Imperial Aunt is so beautiful and kind-hearted, she would definitely not hold a grudge against a junior, right?"
As he spoke, he smiled brightly, tilting his head back.
His features were as striking as a prince's, and his temperament as gentle and bright as a princess's; together, he had a face even more handsome than some women.
Lin Shulang and Lin Jinyuan were not much different in age, but he looked more youthful than the other young people.
Yun Chiyi was also unharmed and nodded to indicate that she was alright.
Lin Shulang raised an eyebrow and smiled more deeply: "Why is my royal aunt so cold? Could it be that my royal aunt does not want to forgive Shulang?"
He was used to philandering, and when he saw Yun Chiyi's beautiful features and serene demeanor, he blurted out these words without even thinking.
"Madam, please sit beside me as usual." Lin Jinyuan put down the painting, his smile not reaching his eyes.
Yun Chiyi bypassed Lin Shulang and sat gracefully on Lin Jinyuan's lap, her wrist skillfully resting on Lin Jinyuan's neck.
Lin Jinyuan hadn't anticipated her not avoiding outsiders, and she clearly felt his shoulders stiffen; he still knew how to be shy.
Faced with Lin Shulang's dumbfounded expression, Lin Jinyuan laughed heartily, a rare occurrence: "Shulang is not often in the capital, and your imperial aunt is unable to speak, but that is not out of coldness. You, as a junior, should be able to understand."
"Besides, I'm sorry to have made you laugh, but she's always been quite clingy."
Before he finished speaking, Yun Chiyi tightened her grip on Lin Jinyuan's neck even more, as if to confirm what he had said.
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