I heard that she used to have a male favorite in her household. Could it be that male favorite's clothes?
And there's also Doctor Wu, who seems to live here too.
The thought of this made Chen Zhiyan feel a pang of jealousy. Even though he knew it was wrong and against the proper conduct of a husband, he just didn't want to share her with another man. The thought of her tenderness being given to another man made his heart ache so much that he couldn't bear to even think about it.
Moreover, he didn't want to wear those men's clothes; he felt uncomfortable with them.
Green Branch outside the door was getting anxious as it didn't get a response from Young Master Chen for a long time. Could something have happened?
If something were to happen to Young Master Chen here, just thinking about His Highness's possible reaction, Green Branch broke out in a cold sweat.
"Young Master Chen? Young Master Chen?" Green Branch called out twice more. If Young Master Chen didn't respond, he would have no choice but to force his way in.
Chen Zhiyan was finally brought back to his senses. Hearing the somewhat anxious voice outside the door, he replied, "I'm fine, come in." With that, he disappeared into the water.
Green Branch entered and, without looking to the side, draped the clothes on the screen.
Chen Zhiyan, who was inside, looked at the clothes that were half-exposed on the screen and found them somewhat familiar. These were not his own clothes.
Chen Zhiyan was immediately embarrassed, realizing that he had been overthinking things.
Thinking that His Highness had even sent someone to the mansion to fetch her clothes, she felt incredibly sweet inside.
When Chen Zhiyan came out after getting dressed, he saw Wei Wangqing sitting there waiting for him.
"Awake?" Wei Wangqing teased, after all, no one expected that the aloof and jade-like Young Master Chen would be like this after getting drunk.
Upon hearing this, Chen Zhiyan's face flushed. "I apologize for my inappropriate words and actions while intoxicated, Your Highness."
"It's okay, I think it's quite cute." Wei Wangqing smiled at him.
Chen Zhiyan was extremely embarrassed.
"You've never drunk alcohol before?" Wei Wangqing asked.
"No," Chen Zhiyan answered honestly.
"Don't drink outside in the future, lest you lose your composure." Wei Wangqing didn't want others to see him like that.
"Yes, I understand." I will never drink again. Drinking has led to his loss of composure in front of His Highness.
"Drink this bowl of ginger soup, and I'll take you home," Wei Wangqing said with a smile.
"Okay." Your Highness is so considerate.
"Has Your Highness had a drink?" Chen Zhiyan felt he couldn't fall behind.
"I've already drunk it."
Chen Zhiyan drank it all in one gulp. "That's enough."
Let's go.
Wei Wangqing escorted the person to the entrance of the Minister's residence and watched them go inside before leaving.
Chen Zhiyan was interrogated by his father as soon as he entered the mansion.
"My son, what exactly happened? You..."
"How could you do such a thing? You have truly disappointed your father." Mr. Chen was heartbroken.
Chen Zhiyan was completely bewildered. "What did I do?"
"You're still pretending with me. The Sixth Princess has already sent people to the mansion to collect your clothes, saying that you've soiled them. Oh dear, I'm too embarrassed to say it."
"How could you do such a scandalous and immoral thing, something that disregards the proper conduct of a husband?" Chen's father said angrily, pointing at Chen Zhiyan.
Chen Zhiyan then realized that his father had misunderstood. "Father, what are you thinking? Today, I went to the outskirts with the Sixth Princess, and I accidentally fell into the stream. That's why I sent someone back to retrieve my clothes," Chen Zhiyan said helplessly.
He didn't dare say that he had been drinking.
"Is that really so?" Father Chen was still somewhat skeptical. After all, all women are the same, but he couldn't let a woman succeed before the wedding, otherwise she wouldn't be so respectful to the rightful husband.
"Of course, when has your son ever lied to you? And His Highness is not that kind of person. My interactions with His Highness have always been based on affection but within the bounds of propriety." Chen Zhiyan automatically dismissed the part about him being drunk.
"Alright." Mr. Chen finally believed him.
"But remember this: you must never give yourself away before the wedding," Chen's father admonished him, fearing his son would suffer a loss.
"I understand." Chen Zhiyan really didn't want to talk about this topic.
Life went on like this, neither exciting nor dull.
The Witch Clan made no further moves, suggesting that the Holy Maiden still had some effect.
Meanwhile, things were calm in the Southern Dynasty. It was unclear whether King Ye's move had truly intimidated everyone or was merely the calm before the storm.
As time passes and the smoke clears, another auspicious day for marriage arrives.
Today is a very special day for the Fifth Prince Wei Wuyan and Miss Wang Fengyue of the Ministry of Works.
As a member of the royal family, Wei Wangqing naturally had to participate.
Wei Wangqing was somewhat curious about what the woman who could subdue the Fifth Prince looked like, but after seeing her, he could only say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. It wasn't that she was bad, but she looked rather sinister and didn't seem easy to get along with, especially since she had that face on her wedding day. It was hard not to think that she was extremely dissatisfied with the marriage.
The Fifth Prince's face was covered by a veil, making it difficult to see clearly.
It's uncertain whether the marriage that the Fifth Prince has worked so hard to arrange will go as he wishes. If the First Princess were still alive, it would have been very likely, but now it's hard to say.
Even so, he was the fifth prince.
Even though he married his own cousin.
Human relationships are inherently weak; everyone pursues fame and fortune, striving to become superior. Who would value a prince who can no longer bring benefits?
And this is just the beginning.
The scene was noisy and chaotic. The groom had already been taken to the bridal chamber, but because he was a prince, no one dared to make a ruckus in the bridal chamber.
So everyone came to congratulate the bride, but the bride did not smile, making their congratulations seem somewhat superfluous.
Looking at this marriage, Wei Wangqing felt both amused and exasperated, because it was not a wedding at all, but a loveless exchange of interests.
Wei Wangqing couldn't help but think of her and Chen Zhiyan; they would never have come to this.
After everything was over, Wei Wangqing felt somewhat heavy-hearted, perhaps because the wedding that night had been too oppressive.
Wei Wangqing sat by the window, gazing at the twinkling stars outside.
The Fifth Prince was undoubtedly arrogant and domineering before, but that was because he was favored by the Empress and the Crown Princess, so he could act recklessly. But now, the Crown Princess has been deposed and the Empress has fallen out of favor, so he has lost the capital to be proud.
If he continues as before in the Prince's mansion, reality will likely slap him hard in the face.
Wei Wangqing didn't have much sympathy. After all, many things are choices you make yourself. If you don't take responsibility for your own choices, how can you expect others to?
But today, Wei Wangqing felt that the Fifth Prince was different from the past. Today, the Fifth Prince seemed to be too quiet. He didn't say a word and went through all the procedures like a puppet on a string.
But Wei Wangqing didn't think much of it. The Fifth Prince had also experienced a change, which made him see the coldness of human relationships and it was understandable that he would change.
Moreover, although she and the Fifth Prince did not have any deep-seated hatred, they did have some old grudges, so there was no need for her to worry about him.
I looked up at the sky again, and it was so dark!
There's a constant feeling of dark clouds looming overhead, making it hard to breathe. Perhaps this summer is just too hot. I hope it rains tomorrow!
Wei Wangqing stopped thinking about it and slept soundly without any dreams.
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