Chapter 532 Extra - Secret
Chen Ci stared at her intently, but Shu Tong didn't flinch; her expression remained calm.
Chen Ci thought to herself that this money was probably quite important to her, to the point that she had lost all sense of shame.
You know, before, if he stared at her, she would either blush or look away instantly...
I've never felt this at ease before.
With a slight raise of his eyebrows, Chen Ci said calmly, "The household is facing financial difficulties. Please allow me to raise some funds."
Shu Tong almost gritted her teeth, but remembering that the money hadn't arrived yet, she could only remain gentle and smiled as she reminded him, "Your Highness also won the pure gold medal in the Cuju (ancient Chinese football) competition."
The implication was that if all else fails, the gold medal would be acceptable to me.
Chen Ci actually pulled out the gold medal from his pocket and waved it in front of Shu Tong: "This gold medal..."
Shu Tong's eyes lit up: "Yes, the gold medal."
She was about to reach out to take it when Chen Ci took the gold medal back and held it tightly: "I'm going to give this gold medal away."
Shu Tong paused for a moment, her expression revealing obvious disappointment. She lowered her eyes and furrowed her brows: "Yes, Your Highness, I will wait for you to make arrangements. There is no rush. As long as Your Highness remembers that I once shared your burdens, that will be enough."
Chen Ci glanced at her a couple more times and saw that she had returned to her aloof state, as if they hadn't seen each other for a long time.
As far as I can remember, it's been a long time since I've seen him like this.
But think about it, he and she had only spent one day alone together.
This day gave him a feeling that was both long-lasting and mellow, and it even made him forget his past doubts about Shu Tong.
She is definitely not a simple person.
I don't know if it's due to the female lead's character design or something else.
In short, she has a secret.
...
After returning to Wutong Residence, Shu Tong took a comfortable warm bath and went straight to her room to sleep, where she slept until dusk.
As night fell, the lights in the corridor were already on, so the room wasn't dark, allowing Shu Tong to quietly gaze at the night sky in a daze.
For no apparent reason, the Crown Prince's deep, bright eyes suddenly appeared before her eyes.
His eyes were like two bright stars in the night sky, complementing his dashing features, making her unable to help but be captivated by them.
She touched the blanket beside her, and images of sharing a bed with him last night flashed through her mind.
Although nothing happened, she can still feel the rush of her heart at that moment.
This was the first time in her life that she had slept in the same bed with a man; how could she possibly remain calm?
The two were so close, almost touching...
He could probably turn over and...
Shu Tong dared not think any further, and her face instantly turned red.
Suddenly, there was a soft knock on the door. Shu Tong was startled for a moment, then raised her hand to clear her mind of the jumbled thoughts and whispered, "Come in."
Haitang came in carrying a lantern: "Your Highness, you're awake."
"Um."
Haitang lit two more lamps, and the room was instantly brightened.
She walked to the bedside to help Shu Tong get out of bed, but when she saw her face, she was stunned: "My lady, do you have a fever? Why is your face so red?"
"No," Shu Tong quickly replied, "I was sleeping, and the blanket I was using was a bit too thick."
Haitang didn't think much of it and helped her put on her coat while saying, "Yes, it's summer now and it will only get hotter every day. Fortunately, it will be time to use ice soon, so please bear with it a little longer, my lady."
Shu Tong nodded: "Okay."
Yes, even ice was a luxury in ancient times.
After helping Shu Tong get dressed, Haitang sighed softly, "I just heard that His Highness the Crown Prince went to Chuyun Palace for dinner. I wonder if he will stay there overnight."
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