Honey, I'm listening.
Perhaps it was because Consort Ye couldn't bear the sight of blood, or perhaps it was because Chen Sheng's voice was too loud and disturbed him, but in the end, he helplessly waved his hand and ordered Ye Xialing to release Xu You.
Xu You didn't wipe the blood from the corner of his mouth. Instead, he turned around and looked at Chen Sheng, who was still pretending to be serious. After a brief eye contact, he immediately looked away.
Chen Sheng felt a tingling sensation, as if she had been electrocuted. Suddenly, a sentence popped into her mind: "Pink and delicate, you are now... cough cough, it suits you perfectly."
She was about to help Xu You up when she inadvertently noticed a blade half-exposed in Xu You's sleeve. If she wasn't mistaken, it should be a dagger.
More than a thousand possibilities flashed through Chen Sheng's mind. What if Xu You had a moment of despair and chose the worst possible outcome?
He was just choked, and he can still laugh? Didn't Xu You say he wanted to live a good life? Is this what he calls living a good life?
Please, isn't it good to just live a quiet life? You can lie around all day, have a couple of drinks now and then, and watch the female lead fight the vicious female supporting character. As long as she doesn't get involved, she can keep her presence to herself.
"Father." Xu You spoke softly, helping Chen Sheng to his feet. He looked at his father, who still possessed a refined and dignified air, standing in the high hall.
Chen Sheng stood behind him and caught a glimpse of a red mark on Xu You's right wrist out of the corner of his eye. It wasn't thick, but it was quite noticeable against his fair skin.
Ye Fei was taken aback by his call, but he didn't take it seriously. Ye Fei believed that no one knew Xu You's personality better than him.
He then raised an eyebrow at his son, his face full of disdain.
Xu You simply looked at him, her respect gradually fading. "Your subject has always held you in high esteem, and I have agreed to any of your requests, including marriage. I have done everything according to your wishes. However, you seem to be dissatisfied with me all along. What have I done to you this time?"
Everyone present was stunned. The servants withdrew on their own. Chen Sheng originally wanted to follow, but Xu You seemed to have expected it and grabbed her hand, her right hand, which also got blood on Chen Sheng's hand.
The tip of the dagger was pressed between the carotid arteries in their hands.
Chen Sheng: Take it easy, take it easy.
Ye Fei frowned and remained silent, while Ye Xialing, on the other hand, seemed like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, and went somewhat crazy.
The young man in purple, with an arrogant air about him, raised his hand, intending to slap Xu You.
Xu You grabbed his hand, and the dagger almost fell to the ground. Fortunately, Chen Sheng was quick-witted and hid the dagger in his sleeve.
Unfortunately, Xu You's blood splattered onto Ye Xialing's hand, scaring the young man into screaming and losing all his composure.
Chen Sheng still really wanted Chen Han to come and see. That's what Chen Sheng thought...
"Chen Sheng, your husband is confused, are you confused too?" Consort Ye looked at everything happening in the hall, her tone tinged with anger. "Why don't you take him back and let him rest for a few days? What are you standing here for?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Sheng nodded, and ignoring Xu You's resistance, picked him up and carried him directly out of the main hall.
Before leaving, she couldn't help but express her respect and blessings, "Father's mind has been muddled lately, he should be seen by the imperial physician. And Cousin Ye, not only is he mentally ill, but his intelligence and emotional intelligence are also low. It's not too late to treat him as soon as possible. Youyou is not feeling well, so I'll take my leave now."
It's a pity that Chen Sheng is currently trying to look cool and mature, and can't take that arrogant and aloof step, otherwise she would definitely hum a few tunes.
Ye Xialing was about to get angry, but was stopped by Consort Ye. Consort Ye's face was gloomy, and she kept clenching her sleeves. "Her mother is the Prime Minister. You can't afford to offend her."
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Chen Sheng originally wanted to carry Xu You back to Changming Palace, but her strength did not allow it, and she could not do it.
Xu You's maid, Tong Ji, waited for quite some time at the entrance of Changming Palace. When she saw Chen Sheng and his wife appear, she rushed over immediately. Seeing the blood on Xu You's hands, she felt a pang of heartache.
Seeing the deep affection between the master and servant, Chen Sheng felt somewhat superfluous.
Then, she opted for the polite "I have a friend" approach.
"Fourth Prince, I suddenly remembered something." Chen Sheng habitually touched the bridge of his nose and said matter-of-factly, "I need to go and discuss something important with my second sister. It's urgent, so I'll be going now."
Before Xu You could nod, Chen Sheng had already run more than ten meters away, adding a concerned note before he ran off, "Remember to apply the medicine!"
It doesn't really matter whether you say it or not, because he'll wipe it for you when he's older. But even newlyweds who don't have much affection for each other should still exchange a few words of greeting.
"Your Highness, you are not feeling well, please go and rest."
Xu You glanced at the blood on her hands, her mind filled with thoughts.
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It's unclear whether Xu Nuo knew Chen Sheng was coming in advance, but after court, she didn't go back. Instead, she wandered around the back garden alone.
When Chen Sheng found her, she was still teasing a little girl.
"Second sister, you have such refined tastes, I am truly ashamed of myself." Chen Sheng made a perfunctory bow, but it was not convincing and had a rather nonchalant air about it.
Xu Nuo handed the flowers in her hand to the little girl in front of her, patted her robe, and smiled at Chen Sheng, "You little rascal, Chen Sheng, you run away as soon as you see me, making me wait for you for so long."
Chen Sheng raised his hand as if to swear, "You see, I was acting under orders, and there is absolutely no possibility that I violated the principles of gentlemanly conduct."
"What order are you following? I have no idea," Xu Nuo said, but he pulled her toward the pavilion.
Chen Sheng replied in a slightly strained voice, "Of course it's His Majesty's order to make the Fourth Prince happy! My sister's scolding today has made me quite flustered."
Xu Nuo smiled, sat down on the stone bench, and didn't say much. Chen Sheng thought for a moment, then sat down as well.
The servants on both sides set out food and poured tea, and then quickly left.
"Speak, where did you come from, you evil spirit, and what do you want to do with Chen Sheng's body?"
Chen Sheng was taken aback by her question. Her mind raced, but she maintained a sincere expression. "Your Highness is indeed Your Highness, but what if I said I am Chen Sheng?"
Xu Nuo took a sip of tea, then gently shook her head. "You're lying."
Chen Sheng was startled, stood up abruptly, and subconsciously glanced at the surroundings behind him.
"It's okay, don't always think so badly of me." Xu Nuo looked up at her. "I won't hurt you. I need you to work for me."
Chen Sheng looked puzzled and took a step back.
Xu Nuo stood up and walked towards her. "Don't always take one step forward and you take one step back, or I'll think I'm up to no good."
Chen Sheng's lips twitched. "I'll tell you everything I know. You sit back down first, and we'll talk properly."
In the end, everyone returned to their seats, resolving violence through civility. The initiative remained firmly in Xu Nuo's hands.
Chen Sheng still trusted Xu Nuo's character, and casually lay down on the table, saying, "If I had known you would say that, I wouldn't have handed you that note to arrange a date."
Xu Nuo raised an eyebrow. "You're quite interesting. Alright, answer my question."
Chen Sheng: "My name is also Chen Sheng. I don't have a registered residence here, so I guess you could say I'm an unregistered resident. It was by chance... right when you arrested me last time, I took the place of this Miss Chen. I didn't do it on purpose. Actually, I don't really have any ambitions. I just want to live a good life."
"Now that you mention it, you really do seem innocent." Xu Nuo then posed another question, "Where did Chen Sheng really go?"
"Ah..." Chen Sheng scratched his head, "He should be dead, I don't know..."
She spoke softer and softer. She couldn't very well tell people that she was just a wisp of soul that had transmigrated into a book, could she? Please, she'd be treated like a ghost and have her bones ground to dust!
"Sigh!" Xu Nuo sighed heavily. "My poor little sister! We haven't even finished visiting a hundred handsome men, how could she... Sigh! No, you have to take her place and comfort me."
After saying that, she lifted Chen Sheng's chin, as if she were about to taste his red lips.
Is this the consequence of frequenting brothels? How shameful!
"Let's not do this, I'm afraid Xu You will misunderstand." Chen Sheng coughed a few times, casually turned to the side, and sat down on another stone bench.
"Alright, I'm not teasing you anymore." Xu Nuo withdrew his hand and became more serious. "I'm in a bit of an awkward situation. I hope you can help me out for the sake of my fourth brother."
"No...you're kidding, right, sis?" Chen Sheng laughed awkwardly. "I don't know anything, how can I help you? Am I supposed to go and get scammed?"
"Although I don't know what you mean, as long as you are willing to follow my arrangements, I will guarantee you a life of wealth and honor."
"Really? Will I die?" Chen Sheng was somewhat tempted.
Xu Nuo laughed, annoyed. "If you do as I say, you won't die. I won't let someone who can't even kill a chicken go to the front lines."
"Okay, I'll work my ass off for you. We'll write a contract or something later to prove it."
Chen Sheng smiled, though he felt empty inside, he tried to convince himself that this was an unexpected gain.
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