Chapter 234 Going to Huameiju

Night falls quietly. Even though it is dark, I can still clearly feel the sultry air spreading all around, as if even the air has become sticky.

Huameiju.

When Lin Miaoyin heard that His Highness would be coming tonight, she began to make careful preparations early.

At this moment, she sat on the couch nervously and expectantly, twisting the handkerchief in her hands.

Next to her is her personal maid Yuqi.

"Yuqi, take a quick look at my makeup, is there anything wrong with it?"

Lin Miaoyin's voice trembled as she looked at Yuqi.

"Master, you are wearing light makeup tonight, your face is rosy, your eyebrows are as dark as ink, your eyes are as beautiful as autumn waves, and you are still beautiful. His Highness will definitely like you."

In order to ease her master's nervousness, Yuqi smiled and praised her softly with sincerity in her eyes.

Lin Miaoyin has a petite figure, a pretty face, and a pitiful look that easily arouses a man's desire to protect her.

At this moment, she frowned slightly, bit her lips lightly, and her nervousness was obvious, making her even more pitiful.

Yesterday, the prince went to the concubine's place. The three newlyweds were secretly thinking that the prince would summon new ladies tonight, but Lin Miaoyin didn't expect that she would be the first one.

Among the three of them, Lin Miaoyin had the lowest status. Although she was a noble lady of the highest class in Jinzhou, when she came to the capital, Ye Yaqin's father was a second-rank commander-in-chief, and Mu Liyue's father was a third-rank minister of the imperial court. They were both women from aristocratic families.

I originally thought that His Highness would go to Ye Yaqin first based on their status, but he actually came to Huameiju.

Could it be that His Highness had already remembered her on the day of the beauty pageant?

Do you have some feelings towards her?

The more Lin Miaoyin thought about it, the more her heart started beating like a deer, and two blushes quickly appeared on her cheeks.

"Master, His Highness is already on his way to Huamei Residence."

A palace maid hurried in and bowed slightly to report to Lin Miaoyin.

Lin Miaoyin and other concubines had learned the palace rules before the selection, so they naturally knew that they needed to greet the Crown Prince in advance in order to serve him.

Then she took a deep breath, stood up from the couch, straightened her dress, put on what she thought was her most beautiful smile, and walked out of the bedroom with lotus steps.

At the entrance of Huameiju, Lin Miaoyin stood respectfully with an upright posture and a submissive look.

Her eyes extended outward from time to time, full of anticipation and nervousness.

Jun Zechen walked slowly out of the deep darkness, his steps steady and powerful.

Lin Miaoyin had never looked closely at the Crown Prince's appearance before. At this moment, as he gradually approached, she took a quick glance at him. His handsome face made her lower her head shyly, and her cheeks became as red as the sunset.

"I pay my respects to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Lin Miaoyin bowed slightly, her voice soft and a little shy.

"Get up."

Jun Zechen's voice was light, calm and without any waves.

Then, without looking around, he walked past her and went straight into the house.

Lin Miaoyin followed behind him, and only at this moment did she dare to quietly raise her head and look at the majestic figure of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.

The broad shoulders and straight spine made her heart beat fast.

Jun Zechen came back after dinner. He didn't spend much time in the harem in his previous life, but this woman had also been in his harem for many years, and Jun Zechen was already familiar with her.

Seeing them again, his heart was as calm as water, just like the kind of person who knows everyone clearly, whether it is their personality, what they will do in the future, or their love for him, so Jun Zechen's heart is not disturbed at all.

After entering the room, Jun Zechen sat down on the couch very casually, his movements smooth.

An Shun respectfully handed the book he brought from Yude Hall to Jun Zechen.

This is a collection of poems that Jun Zechen uses to kill time, after all, it is still early.

Lin Miaoyin sat obediently on the other side of the couch, her body slightly tense, not quite sure what to say.

If she spoke without hesitation, would His Highness think she was being noisy?

Lin Miaoyin bit her lips lightly, leaving faint marks on them from her teeth. She lowered her head slightly, her eyes wandering, and seemed a little at a loss.

In the silent room, there was only the slight sound of papers turning when Jun Zechen was reading a book.

Lin Miaoyin felt that she couldn't just wait passively like this. After hesitating for a while, she mustered up the courage to speak: "Your Highness, how about I play the piano for you?"

Jun Zechen did not move his eyes away from the book, but just nodded slightly.

Lin Miaoyin gave Yuqi a look, and Yuqi understood and took her piano over.

In fact, playing the zither is not a skill that Lin Miaoyin is particularly good at, but Lin Miaoyin does not know His Highness's preferences at the moment, so she can only give it a try first.

After I have a deeper understanding of your highness' preferences, I will study hard.

Yuqi placed the piano properly, and Lin Miaoyin walked over and sat down. She lightly tested the piano sound with her slender fingers, and then began to play the song she was most familiar with.

The melody was melodious and graceful, flowing into people's hearts like a gurgling stream. A pair of affectionate eyes always looked at Jun Zechen, with shyness and admiration.

She was sitting and playing the piano with full concentration, while he was half lying down and reading a book leisurely. The scene was very peaceful and beautiful.

However, Lin Miaoyin's piano playing reflects her inner shyness. Every note carries the feelings of a young girl in love, making the air seem to be filled with a subtle sweetness.

Jun Zechen knew clearly that Lin Miaoyin was not very good at playing the piano, and the one with superb piano skills was Ye Yaqin.

However, Ye Yaqin is as ambitious as the Ye family. She appears gentle on the surface, but is actually scheming and ruthless.

As a result, Jun Zechen felt that Ye Yaqin's piano music was no longer elegant, but rather exuded a vulgarity tainted by power.

Although Lin Miaoyin also has her own little thoughts, at least she does a very good job on the surface. When you are with her, you don't feel her calculations and scheming, and you just feel relaxed and comfortable.

Lin Miaoyin was also very sensible and well-behaved. As long as Jun Zechen didn't put down the book in his hand, she would keep playing the piano. They were all soothing tunes. The sound of the piano seemed to have magical powers that could relieve people of a day's fatigue.

Lin Miaoyin's mother was not her father's legal wife, but a concubine who was promoted to a co-wife.

Naturally, she also learned from her mother how considerate she was to her father.

A man is busy with his work during the day, so he should be relaxed physically and mentally at night.

Even though the gentle and caring mother is not daddy's favorite, daddy can't live without her.

Lin Miaoyin also wants to be such a woman. She does not expect the Crown Prince to love her deeply. As long as he likes her a little, does not feel bored, and even feels comfortable with her, it will be enough.

Then she would have the confidence to continue living in the palace, and if she was lucky enough to give birth to an heir in the future, her life would be full of satisfaction.

As she thought about it, Lin Miaoyin's smile became even sweeter.

Time seemed to stand still, passing slowly by every second.

Jun Zechen finally closed the book in his hand, and the slight "click" sound was particularly clear in the silent room.

Almost at the same moment, Lin Miaoyin also stopped playing the piano, and the last note seemed to still linger in the air.

"Your Highness, do you want to rest?"

Lin Miaoyin's voice was as gentle as falling feathers, with a hint of careful inquiry.

Jun Zechen nodded slightly.

Afterwards, he walked towards the clothes rack. Seeing this, Lin Miaoyin hurriedly followed him in small steps, her movements seeming a little awkward.

She stretched out her hand and began to undress Jun Zechen properly.

But she had just played the piano for quite a long time, and her hands were shaking slightly uncontrollably as she took off her clothes, and her fingertips seemed a little stiff.

In addition, it was the first time she was so close to a man. The warm breath brushed against her face and her cheeks almost touched the prince's broad chest. Lin Miaoyin's blush quickly spread from her cheeks to her ears, and even her fair neck was stained with a layer of pink.

Lin Miaoyin had just taken off Jun Zechen's outer robe and hung it on the hanger.

An Shun walked in with a nervous mood.

"Your Highness."

When Lin Miaoyin saw An Shun coming in, her body suddenly stiffened and she suddenly had a bad feeling in her heart. Her already tense nerves became even more tense at this moment.

Jun Zechen's expression was still as calm as water, without any sign of disturbance. "What's the matter?" His voice was stern.

"The maids in Concubine Su's palace ask for an audience."

An Shun's voice was trembling and beads of cold sweat appeared on his forehead.

Last time, the Concubine went to the Crown Princess's palace to snatch someone away. Today is the first day that His Highness favors a newcomer. Could it be that Concubine Su is going to snatch His Highness away again?

When Lin Miaoyin heard An Shun's words, her heart seemed to have fallen into a bottomless abyss and kept sinking.

This morning I witnessed how domineering Concubine Su was towards the Crown Princess. I never thought it would be my turn tonight.

She lowered her head and bit her lip tightly. Although her heart was full of anger and grievance, she dared not speak out.

I just prayed silently in my heart, hoping that His Highness would not tolerate Concubine Su's lawless and arrogant attitude.

Jun Zechen's face darkened instantly.

Yesterday he had a vague feeling that this woman would be upset if he favored someone else, so he thought about comforting her, but he didn't expect that she would still make a fuss today.

She better be in trouble! Otherwise, I will not let her off easily!

Jun Zechen was secretly angry.

"Let them in."

When Lin Miaoyin heard His Highness' words, she felt as if she had suffered a heavy blow. She raised her head suddenly, full of disbelief and panic.

She clenched her teeth hard to suppress the fear in her heart.

If Her Highness leaves Huamei Residence tonight, how will she face the people in the Eastern Palace tomorrow?

Shouldn't everyone be sarcastic and mocking her?

An Shun brought the maid in. The maid kept her head down the whole time. She walked in tremblingly and bowed.

Then she timidly relayed Concubine Su's words: "Your Highness, Concubine Su has a headache today and can't sleep. I want you to come and see her."

Headache?

Jun Zechen was confused for a moment, not knowing whether she really had a headache or was just pretending.

Although she also sent people to Qiluan Palace to invite him last time, when he went there, she was indeed very scared because of the thunder, so he stayed with her until she fell asleep before leaving.

Could it be that I really have a headache today?

Thinking of this, his brows furrowed even more tightly.

"Have you called the doctor?"

"The master felt it was too late and would be fine after a rest, so he did not call a doctor." The palace maid's voice became more and more trembling.

"Nonsense!"

Having said that, Jun Zechen quickly walked to the clothes rack, grabbed the clothes, put them on quickly, and walked out of Huameiju without looking back.

Lin Miaoyin stared blankly at His Highness's hurriedly leaving back, her eyes empty, unable to come back to her senses for a long time.

Then he could only murmur: "Your Highness..."

The sound was as light as fallen leaves in the wind, filled with helplessness and loss.

Although His Royal Highness the Crown Prince left as soon as he said he would, An Shun still couldn't bear it and turned around to comfort Lin Liangyuan.

"Lin Liangyuan, Concubine Su has a headache. Your Highness is just concerned. Don't take it to heart."

There was some sympathy and helplessness on An Shun's face.

Lin Miaoyin was not the kind of person who could not bear grievances, but at this moment tears were still welling up in her eyes, and she was trying hard not to let them fall.

"Thank you, Master Anshun, for your comfort."

Her voice was visibly choked with sobs.

An Shun sighed and felt in his heart: They are all poor women.

Then he hurriedly followed His Highness's footsteps and headed for Shuining Palace.