Chapter 577 Extra - Aren't you the same?
Chen Ci stayed by Chu Song's side all night, and only left after confirming that he had no fever in the early morning and giving him instructions.
Walking along the long corridor of the Crown Prince's residence, smelling the slightly cool air of early autumn, he walked all the way from Chuyun Hall to Wutong Residence.
As soon as the door of Wutong Residence opened, the servants, who were sweeping the courtyard, bowed and greeted him as he approached.
Chen Ci walked along the corridor to Shu Tong's bedroom. Hai Tang was preparing her washing things. She was quite surprised to see him. After bowing, she said, "Your Highness is still sleeping. I'll go wake her right away."
"No need." Chen Ci raised his hand to stop him. "I'll go inside and wait."
"Your Highness..."
"Go ahead and get busy, I'll help her with her makeup later."
A fleeting look of surprise crossed Haitang's face, but she still curtsied and left.
Chen Ci pushed open the door and tiptoed in. He lifted a corner of the gauze curtain and saw Shu Tong lying on her side, her brow furrowed, clearly not sleeping comfortably.
Chen Ci sighed softly, raised his hand to touch her brow, and gently smoothed it.
Shu Tong turned over and lay on her back, her brow finally relaxing.
Chen Ci stood by the bed, staring blankly for a long time, until a ray of sunlight shone into the room and fell on the pink gauze curtains.
Shu Tong finally opened her eyes, and the first thing she saw was a handsome man's face. She was stunned for a moment before she realized what he meant: "A-Ci..."
Chen Ci smiled and said, "It's me."
Shu Tong couldn't help but smile, then noticed the man's tired face: "When did you get here? Didn't you sleep?"
"I stayed with Chu Song last night, and only came over this morning after I saw that he didn't have a fever."
Chen Ci sat down on the edge of Shu Tong's bed, took her hand in his palm and rubbed it gently: "You don't look well, and your eyes are a little swollen, aren't you...?"
"It's nothing." A bitter feeling welled up in Shu Tong's heart. "After knowing so much, isn't it normal for me to cry?"
Chen Ci barely suppressed the sadness in his heart: "Then do you want to tell me what exactly happened to you?"
Shu Tong shrugged, found a more comfortable position to lie down, and looked at the embroidered gauze curtain top: "Where should I begin?"
"It's all good." Chen Ci still held her hand. "I'm free today, so I'll stay here with you. I'll listen to you for as long as you want."
Shu Tong smiled and said, "Okay."
She gathered her thoughts: "I knew from the beginning that this was a world from a novel, a novel I had read in the real world."
So, it's another transmigration story.
Chen Ci nodded, a hint of anticipation in his eyes: "So, what kind of world were you in before?"
Shu Tong seemed to know what he was expecting, but said, "...No matter what, it's not your world. According to A Bao, your world is a world in the book."
Chen Ci's eyes dimmed slightly: "Yes..."
Shu Tong then told Chen Ci about the plot summary of the book she had seen and the reason why she transmigrated into the book, and concluded by saying...
"So the moment I arrived here, I was determined to change my fate, obtain the divorce papers, leave the Crown Prince's residence, and also hope that you and the Crown Princess can be together forever..."
Chen Ci nodded, understanding why Shu Tong had been so polite and distant to him before, and sighed at the irony of fate.
"So all you wanted to do from the beginning was leave my world, but my mission was to make you fall in love with me..." Chen Ci shook his head: "That's completely counterproductive."
Shu Tong looked into the man's eyes and pursed her lips slightly: "But I have to say, you've accomplished your mission."
Chen Ci processed the meaning of her words for a moment, then paused in surprise: "You...you really..."
"Is that not allowed?" Shu Tong's brow relaxed, and her smile brightened. "Aren't you the same?"
Chen Ci nodded, his gaze towards her deep and helpless: "Yes."
Having roughly confirmed each other's feelings, Shu Tong smiled broadly: "Well, since the outcome is already decided and we can't change it, let's make good use of the remaining time."
Seeing her carefree expression, Chen Ci felt a surge of warmth in his heart: "Okay."
Shu Tong raised her hand: "Then help me up."
Chen Ci got up and pulled Shu Tong out of bed, but Shu Tong still chased him out while he was changing.
After changing her clothes, Shu Tong saw that Chen Ci had already prepared all the toiletries.
"Please." Chen Ci raised his hand: "I'll help you wash up and do your eyebrows today."
"Alright." Shu Tong walked over in a few steps: "I'd be honored to accept your offer."
She raised her sleeves, and Chen Ci indeed helped her roll them up. After that, he took care of her until she finished washing up and then led her to the dressing table.
Seeing the cabinet full of bottles and jars, Chen Ci was still a little confused: "Does a woman need so many things to put on makeup?"
"Otherwise what?" Shu Tong shrugged. "Women are just that troublesome."
Chen Ci sat down next to her: "Come on, tell me how to use them."
Shu Tong didn't stand on ceremony and began explaining the purpose of each bottle and jar.
So when Haitang brought in the tea, she saw Chen Ci helping Shutong with her makeup.
The man, dressed in blue, was handsome and refined. His slender fingers gently applied rouge to Shu Tong's face, spreading it out. His eyes held a deep tenderness, as if he were doing something very pleasant.
The two sat by the window, bathed in soft sunlight, which added a touch of tranquility to their scene.
Haitang felt a warmth in her heart.
The young lady and His Highness the Crown Prince are truly loving and well-matched.
They're a match made in heaven.
Just like the poignant love stories in those folk tales.
She thought quietly, "The good days are coming to Wutong Residence."
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