In the Bai residence, in a remote and secluded courtyard
"Brother Tianyou, Wan'er misses you so much."
The Crown Prince said somewhat helplessly, "Wan'er, didn't your father not want us to meet? This isn't appropriate in your residence."
Bai Chuwan nestled in Chu Tianyou's arms and said softly, "Doesn't Brother Tianyou miss Wan'er at all?"
She knew this was wrong, but Princess Changyun had humiliated her the moment she arrived, and she was resentful. If she could marry the Crown Prince as soon as possible, who would dare to treat her badly?
Chu Tianyou said in a low voice, "How could that be?"
Bai Chuwan tilted her head back and looked at him, asking, "Did Brother Tianyou come to see Wan'er today, or did he come specifically to congratulate Eldest Sister?"
A hint of impatience flashed in Chu Tianyou's eyes, but he gently patted her and comforted her, "Of course I came to see you here. Your eldest sister has nothing to do with me."
"Really, Brother Tianyou?" Bai Chuwan murmured, raising her hand to hug Chu Tianyou's neck.
Bai Chuwan had dressed up meticulously today. Chu Tianyou's eyes darkened as he gazed at the woman before him, dressed in a pink floor-length gown, with exquisite makeup and a gentle, alluring demeanor. He felt a surge of desire; after all, who doesn't love a beautiful woman?
So he lowered his head and kissed her lips deeply. Bai Chuwan's eyelashes trembled, and she hugged Chu Tianyou tightly, responding to his kiss. Gradually, their clothes were half undressed...
Just now, Princess Changyun, who was bored at Lanyue Pavilion, insisted that the eldest princess and Liu Shuyao come out for a stroll, and the others couldn't refuse.
As Changyun walked, he spotted a servant who looked like the Crown Prince's son in the distance.
So she turned and asked, "Princess Consort, is that someone from your residence? Why is he alone there? Where is the Crown Prince? Let's go check on him."
Liu Shuyao had a bad feeling. Could it be that the Crown Prince had gone to see Bai Chuwan? But before she could refuse, Changyun walked straight over.
He shouted, "Where is His Highness the Crown Prince?"
The servant hesitated, "This servant...doesn't know."
Changyun snorted coldly, and then seemed to vaguely hear some movement in the neighboring courtyard. He lifted his foot to...
The servant hurriedly tried to stop her, "Princess..."
Changyun coldly shouted, "Get out of my way!"
Then the eldest princess and Liu Shuyao, who were following behind, heard a scream, "What are you doing?"
Liu Shuyao's face was somewhat ashen, and she seemed to have guessed what was going on. However, the eldest princess gave a wink to the maid beside her.
The scream startled Chu Tianyou awake. He shoved Bai Chuwan away, and Bai Chuwan, also startled, hurriedly sat up and grabbed a piece of clothing to cover herself.
Princess Changyun's face darkened. "Bai Chuwan, you truly are a vixen!"
The eldest princess, Liu Shuyao, who entered afterward, also looked displeased. She didn't mind the Crown Prince's association with Bai Chuwan, but surely there should be some decorum, especially in public, particularly at the Bai residence. Where was her dignity?
Seeing so many people, Chu Tianyou's expression darkened. He straightened his clothes and asked, "Why are you all here?"
Changyun then spoke up, "Crown Princess, how can you tolerate this?"
Chu Tianyou looked at Liu Shuyao with a hint of guilt upon hearing this. After all, she had been very virtuous and generous, but he had been momentarily blinded by greed and had ultimately embarrassed her. Moreover, considering that they were currently in the Bai residence, he might incur Bai Linan's displeasure, and things could easily get out of hand today. He couldn't help but feel somewhat annoyed.
So he stepped forward and tried to take Liu Shuyao's hand, "Shuyao..."
But Liu Shuyao flinched. She had already been patient enough, but what about in front of so many people?
Changyun, however, erupted in anger again. After all, she loved the Crown Prince, and now he was entangled with this woman. "Bai Chuwan, you shameless slut, you're seducing the Crown Prince!" she shouted, stepping forward to slap her.
Chu Tianyou said in a deep voice, "Changyun, stop!"
But it was too late; a crisp slap landed on Bai Chuwan's face.
Bai Chuwan turned her head to the side after being hit, and said pitifully, "Princess..."
Princess Changyun angrily retorted, "Who are you trying to fool with your seductive act now...?"
Chu Tianyou naturally couldn't let Bai Chuwan be scolded, and said sternly, "Changyun, shut up, this is none of your business."
Upon hearing this, Changyun felt aggrieved again, "Your Highness, you...you Crown Princess, don't you care either?"
Just then, Bai Chuxiao and Chu Tianze arrived together. They had heard the eldest princess's maid's report on their way to Lanyue Pavilion and rushed over. Seeing this scene, Bai Chuxiao couldn't help but curse inwardly, "Fool! Doing such a thing in our own residence, especially at my eldest sister's coming-of-age ceremony—only my second sister would do such a thing!"
When Princess Changyun saw her arrive, she snorted coldly, "Bai Chuxiao, the daughter of the dignified Left Prime Minister is actually this kind of trash. What excellent upbringing!"
Bai Chuxiao's eyes turned slightly cold. "Princess, please watch your words. Has Your Highness forgotten what you said at the palace banquet..."
Upon hearing this, Changyun's face immediately turned ugly.
Bai Chuxiao then looked at Liu Shuyao, as if to explain something, "Your Highness, this matter is..."
Before she could finish speaking, Bai Chuwan suddenly stood up and knelt before Liu Shuyao, "Your Highness, His Highness and I are truly in love. Please grant us your blessing..."
Liu Shuyao stared at her, wanting to laugh, and slowly said, "Bai Xiang has really raised a good daughter."
Bai Chuxiao was speechless and wanted to roll her eyes. She didn't want to deal with such a stubborn person, so she ordered, "Go and invite Father over."
A moment later, Bai Linan stormed in, followed by Prince Xiang and Prince Qi. The moment he entered, he slapped Bai Chuwan across the face, yelling, "You rebellious daughter!"
Madam Xie rushed forward and hugged her daughter. She couldn't possibly hit her daughter in front of so many people, so she scolded, "Master..."
Chu Tianling chuckled and said, "How could Your Highness do such a thing in someone else's residence?"
Chu Tianyou's expression was somewhat unpleasant, but he politely said to Bai Linan, "Prime Minister Bai, rest assured, I will take responsibility for this matter."
Chu Tianling started fanning the flames again, "How does Your Majesty intend to take responsibility? How can you face Fourth Sister-in-law like this? Where does this leave Bai Xiang's face?"
Chu Tianyou remained polite as he spoke to Bai Linan, "I intend to choose a date to marry the Second Miss as my concubine. What does Bai Xiangnan think?"
After saying that, he winked at Liu Shuyao, indicating that now was not the time to be stubborn.
Liu Shuyao understood, but still felt uneasy, so she said calmly, "I have no objection. Since Miss Bai herself is also interested, why not set a date as soon as possible to welcome her into the manor?"
Princess Changyun sneered, "Your Highness, you are truly magnanimous. According to me, my cousin the Crown Prince should just take a concubine. How could such a shameless woman be worthy of being a secondary consort?"
Madam Xie couldn't help but shut up, "Shut up! Wan'er is the legitimate daughter of the Left Prime Minister's family. It's already beneath her to be a concubine, how can she be a lowly servant?"
Changyun roared again, "How dare you! How dare you disrespect this princess!"
Then, turning to Liu Shuyao, he said, "Your Highness, did you see that? You're so magnanimous. She's not even satisfied with the position of a concubine; she wants to sit in your place."
"Enough! This is a matter between the Crown Prince and the Bai family. We shouldn't interfere. My brothers and Changyun, you all come back with me," the eldest princess said sternly.
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