Chapter 485 Extra - Between Husband and Wife
Chen Ci thought for a moment and then nodded: "Okay."
He also wanted to see how Shu Tong would cover up her lie after seeing him, and also...
I wonder if she still remembers who carried her down from the restaurant.
He stood up: "I'll go change first, you wait a moment."
Chen Shi then noticed a stain on his white shirt, which, judging from the angle, looked like someone's face had been rubbed on it.
Frowning, Chen Shi asked with a disdainful tone, "Brother, what mischief have you been up to?"
Chen Ci patted her on the head: "Kids shouldn't ask about adult matters."
Chen Shi stuck out her tongue and obediently sat down to wait.
...
Wutong Residence.
Haitang was carrying a bowl of egg noodles that Shutong wanted to eat towards the bedroom when a palace servant rushed over to report.
"Sister Haitang, news has come from Chengqian Palace that His Highness the Crown Prince and Princess Shuyun are preparing to have dinner at Wutong Residence."
Haitang nearly dropped the tray in her hands: "Your Highness the Crown Prince and Princess Shuyun?"
"yes."
Haitang tried to calm herself down, and then quickly instructed the palace servants to go to the kitchen. After that, she hurried back to Shutong's bedroom.
Shu Tong was idly leaning against the window pruning the crabapple branches when she noticed that the crabapple tree, which was hurrying past in the corridor, looked a little off.
As soon as Haitang entered the palace, she said, "My lady, His Highness the Crown Prince and Princess Shuyun are coming to our Wutong Residence for dinner. Let me help you get ready."
"who?"
Shu Tong was a little taken aback.
Shouldn't the Crown Prince be visiting the Crown Princess at Chuyun Palace...? Why did he come to Wutong Residence?!
Also, why is Princess Shuyun here too?
As far as I remember, Princess Shuyun appeared very few times in the original novel, and in the end she married the top scholar...
However, because she wasn't a main character, she sometimes skipped over her scenes, so she didn't have a strong impression of Princess Shuyun.
Haitang pulled Shutong to sit in front of the mirror and quickly explained a few things to her.
"Princess Shuyun is our prince's younger sister and the most favored princess of our Wu Dynasty. She has visited the Crown Prince's residence before. She has a slightly eccentric personality. When you see her later, just be accommodating and don't offend her."
Haitang paused for a moment and then added, "Our prince dotes on her a lot. If you can get along well with her, it will be quite beneficial."
Shu Tong nodded: "Oh."
Although she didn't need the benefits Princess Shuyun could bring her, she didn't intend to offend anyone, adhering to the principle of "it's better to avoid trouble."
Especially the powerful and wealthy.
Lost in thought, she saw Haitang offering to apply a face mask and promptly refused: "No!"
She suddenly remembered that she was currently ill, so how could she wear such elaborate makeup? It would be better to look sickly.
Haitang looked at her: "What's wrong, my lady?"
"You forgot? I'm sick right now..."
"Your Highness, it is an honor to have you here. Even though you are ill, you must come to see me."
Shu Tong was speechless for a moment. Sure enough, the feudal society had a strict class system, and she, as the Crown Prince's concubine, had a lowly status...
Therefore, that divorce agreement is especially important!
She sat back down, letting Haitang apply makeup, style her hair, and change her clothes, feeling rather dejected...
Less than half an hour later, a palace servant announced from outside the door that His Highness the Crown Prince and Princess Shuyun had arrived.
Haitang hurriedly helped Shutong out to greet her and pay her respects, showing great respect for etiquette.
A moment later, two corners of robes appeared before Shu Tong, who was bowing in greeting.
One wore a dark blue brocade robe, the other a pink ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress), followed by the Crown Prince's deep voice: "No need for formalities, rise."
Chen Shi also gave Shu Tong a slight boost, her voice light and cheerful: "Sister-in-law, please don't be so polite."
Shu Tong then stood up, her gaze naturally falling on Chen Shi's face, and she was instantly amazed by her beauty.
The girl looked to be only fifteen or sixteen years old. She was pretty and charming, with bright black eyes, a straight nose, and thin lips. Every smile and frown of hers was like a painting of a beautiful woman.
Chen Shi glanced at Shu Tong without changing his expression, feeling quite amazed.
She had seen the Crown Princess before; she was dignified and elegant. But the Lady Shu in front of her had a more charming and delicate look in her eyes and brows, and her features were exquisite. However, she had a calm and composed demeanor.
She seems quite compatible with her mature-beyond-her-years elder brother, the Crown Prince.
Chen Shi winked at Chen Ci beside her, but Chen Ci pretended not to notice and lowered his eyes to talk to Shu Tong.
"I heard that Ms. Shu Liangyuan caught a cold and wasn't feeling well. Is she feeling any better now?"
"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. I am much better now."
"Since you are not feeling well, Liangyuan, you must take good care of yourself and avoid catching a cold."
These words made Shu Tong's heart tremble inexplicably: "Thank you, Your Highness, I will remember."
The question-and-answer session between the two was so formulaic that Chen Shi found it a bit boring. She blinked her big eyes and then came up with a plan.
"Sister-in-law, the Crown Prince is skilled in pulse diagnosis. Let him examine you."
Shu Tong didn't know that the Crown Prince could take pulses, but it was unnecessary in any way, both morally and logically.
After all, she's not sick!
She smiled and declined, saying, "It's just a minor ailment; I wouldn't dare trouble Your Highness."
Chen Ci was displeased when he saw Shu Tong's forced smile and the indifference and aloofness emanating from her.
She had a very pleasant conversation with her so-called "Brother Ye".
They not only drink alcohol but also have a lively conversation.
They were surprisingly polite to him.
Although he didn't really care, completing the mission naturally required Shu Tong to fall in love with him, which seemed quite troublesome at the moment.
Displeased!
Extremely displeased!
So he said with a forced smile, "There's no trouble between husband and wife, I'm happy to do it."
Shu Tong paused slightly.
Between husband and wife?
Could a concubine like her be considered husband and wife with the Crown Prince?
Before she could react, Chen Ci stretched out his long arm and grabbed Shu Tong's wrist, placing three fingers on the cun, guan, and chi points of her wrist.
Shu Tong felt a cool sensation on her wrist, and all she could see were the man's slender fingers.
It must be said that Chen Ci, as the male lead, exudes an elegant and noble air even in his fingers, with distinct joints and long, well-proportioned shape.
It's very pleasing to the eye.
She glanced at it a couple more times, and her heart fluttered slightly.
She's definitely a hopeless fangirl; even a hand can make her heart flutter.
Then, a scene suddenly flashed into her mind: the man handing her a handkerchief.
Wow, that's a skill.
Handkerchief!
Shu Tong's heart skipped a beat. Why was the scene that flashed through her mind just now the one in the restaurant where the man handed her a handkerchief?
That's not His Highness the Crown Prince!
Is she... having a change of heart?
Shu Tong was immediately startled, and her face began to flush slightly with nervousness.
Chen Shi, who was looking at her from across the room, smiled slightly and said, "Sister-in-law Liangyuan is shy. Brother, please don't tease her."
Upon hearing this, Chen Ci's fingers paused slightly, and his thoughts froze for a moment before returning to normal.
He slowly withdrew his hand, his expression extremely calm, but his tone carried a hint of mockery.
"The pulse is calm and steady, with only slight signs of alcohol-induced numbness. Has Your Excellency been drinking?"
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