Chapter 507 Extra - Watch Her Performance
Shu Tong broke free, took two steps back, and bowed respectfully.
Looking at her again, Shu Tong's eyes and brows were no longer filled with the respect and humility of before, and all the playful and beautiful charm was gone.
A hint of complexity appeared in Chen Ci's eyes as he raised his hand and said, "Get up."
Shu Tong stood up, her gaze falling on the table. She quickly stepped aside to block the view, and respectfully asked, "Has Your Highness had lunch?"
Chen Ci stood still: "I've already used it."
"Is Your Highness here to see Princess Shuyun?" Shu Tong said with a smile, "The princess should be at the Crown Princess's place in Chuyun Palace at this time."
Does this mean he should leave?
Chen Ci nodded, walked straight around the table and sat on the swing, saying casually, "I came to see if Shu Liangyuan is still feeling well."
"Ahem..." Shu Tong said, coughing lightly as she deftly rolled up the papers on the table.
"I am grateful for Your Highness's concern and have taken good care of myself for two days, but I am still feeling unwell and I am afraid I will need to continue to rest."
Chen Ci didn't say anything. The warm afternoon sun shone on him as he leaned back in the swing chair, and for some reason, he felt that life had become a little more pleasant.
After a long pause, he said casually, "Uncle Ling is hosting a banquet at the Prince's residence tomorrow. I was thinking of taking you there for a stroll, but since Consort Shu is unwell, let's skip it."
Shu Tong smiled and said, "That's a real shame..."
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Shu Tong recalled Chen Ci's words.
Isn't the Crown Prince's Uncle Ling the same as His Highness Prince Ling? The Prince Ling who held the opening ceremony of the Hundred Gold Recruitment Sports Meet.
"That's true." Chen Ci stood up. "Then Shu Liangyuan should rest well."
"Your Highness."
Shu Tong walked around the table and went to the swing. While basking in the sunlight, she said, "The doctor said that my weakness is also related to being cooped up in the house. He also told me to go outside more often, get some sunshine, and see more people when I have the chance."
"Oh?" Chen Ci looked down at her face, which had suddenly brightened, and smiled faintly, "Is that so?"
Shu Tong nodded, her big eyes shining: "Yes."
Chen Ci smiled and said, "That's fine. Then, when Consort Shu has nothing to do, she can take more walks in this garden and bask in the sun in the afternoon. It's always good."
Shu Tong's expression stiffened: "Um... just now His Highness mentioned that Uncle Ling is hosting a banquet?"
"Hmm." Chen Ci turned his hands behind his back and watched her performance quietly.
Seeing that he didn't speak, Shu Tong pursed her lips and mustered up her courage to say, "I've thought about it and I still want to go with Your Highness. It'll be a good opportunity to go out and see the world, and also to pay my respects to Uncle Ling and Princess Ling."
A hint of amusement flickered in Chen Ci's eyes, and he raised his chin slightly: "Let me think about it. After all, my uncle only invited me over and didn't say that I should bring any female relatives."
Shu Tong's face visibly showed disappointment, and she curtsied, saying, "Yes."
If the Crown Prince is to bring anyone, it should be his Crown Princess. He only mentioned it earlier because she said she was unwell and couldn't go, so he just said it casually.
She actually took it seriously.
Seeing that she showed no intention of fighting for it, Chen Ci's expression darkened, and he left directly.
Shu Tong politely saw him out, saying, "This humble servant respectfully sees off Your Highness the Crown Prince."
Chen Ci glanced back at her and then saw a lifeless and uninteresting wooden figure.
With a slight frown, he led Tang Ming away.
On the way, Tang Ming added, "Your Highness, judging from Consort Shu's demeanor just now, she seems quite inclined to visit the Ling Prince's residence..."
I am unsure whether my statement is acceptable.
Tang Ming continued, "Since you intend to take her, why not..."
Chen Ci glanced at him, and Tang Ming saw six words in his eyes: "Do you want me to teach you how to do things?"
So he quickly sealed his mouth shut, obediently took a step back, and followed behind Chen Ci.
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