Chapter 127 It's Still Early
Seeing the troubled look on Ye Mingzhu's face, Qin Xuefei quickly asked, "Sister Mingzhu, is there something you're worried about? Or is it that things are difficult to handle with the Duke?"
"No." Ye Mingzhu came to her senses and covered up her surprise. "This is the first time I've heard this news, and I was shocked."
"Hmm." Qin Xuefei didn't intend to stay any longer and got up to take her leave. "You and the Duke should discuss it as soon as possible and come up with a solution. I also need to secretly go home and tell my family."
"Then be careful." After saying that, Ye Mingzhu added, "Wait, now that you're here, take the things I prepared for you with you."
Ever since Qin Xuefei went to the border to join the army, Ye Mingzhu has been sending her effective medicines such as wound medicine without fail.
Qin Xuefei didn't stand on ceremony and laughed heartily, "Thank you, Sister Mingzhu!"
"Mmm." Ye Mingzhu smiled at her, pursing her lips.
Thinking of the tragic Qin Xuefei in the storybook, and then looking at her now, so dashing and spirited, she felt very happy.
It was only because good deeds are rewarded that Qin Xuefei took such a great risk to remind her about the Third Prince.
...
evening.
Sheng Yunche did not return until 1:15 PM.
As soon as he got back, he went straight to the bathroom.
He finished the "battle" in just a few breaths, walked over to Ye Mingzhu with his clothes still damp from the hot water, snatched the book from her hand that she was using as a prop, and stared intently at her with a pair of smiling, dark phoenix eyes.
What they want to do is self-evident.
"..." Ye Mingzhu sighed helplessly, "Shouldn't you dry your hair first?"
"You get it for me," Sheng Yunche said shamelessly. "I've been treating you like royalty these past few days, don't you feel sorry for me too?"
Ye Mingzhu: "..."
He treated her like she was on cloud nine.
Who's the one who's always bothering whom?
In her past life, she felt sad and helpless when Sheng Huai'an neglected her, but in this life, with him pestering her like this, she can't take it anymore!
Ye Mingzhu blushed and looked away from him, gesturing for him to lie down on the soft couch.
As a result, he naturally ended up resting his head on her lap.
Okay then.
Under Sheng Yunche's unrestrained, smiling gaze, Ye Mingzhu picked up a soft handkerchief to absorb the excess moisture from his hair, and then used a steamer to dry his damp hair little by little.
It didn't dry completely.
Sheng Yunche raised his hand and touched her, feeling that it was almost ready. He then casually tossed the incense burner aside, picked her up in his arms amidst her surprised gaze, and walked straight to the bedside.
"Sheng Yunche!" Ye Mingzhu exclaimed in surprise.
"Don't shout." Sheng Yunche cleared his throat and looked down at her. "Save your voice, we'll need it later."
Ye Mingzhu: "..."
"Say it a few more times for me later, I like it."
Ye Mingzhu: "...!!!"
She was both ashamed and angry, so she pinched his arm several times.
Naturally, it is: the spring scenery is beautiful inside the hibiscus tent, and the mandarin ducks intertwine their necks, showing deep affection.
In the dimly lit room, the night was as still as water. Suddenly, the bed curtains swayed, as if a small boat were sailing into a reed marsh.
The boat rocked gently, startling a few water birds. Their chirping was incessant, but the wind carried them away, making it impossible to hear them clearly.
The water rippled, and the boat rocked incessantly.
It's unclear whether the waves propelled the boat or the boat rocked the water.
Even the moon's reflection in the water was shattered into a silvery light.
Finally, things calmed down.
Ye Mingzhu's cheeks were flushed, and she nestled in Sheng Yunche's arms, panting heavily, feeling that she no longer had the strength to even open her eyes.
He played with her fingers, occasionally bending down to kiss her cheeks, lips, and eyes, as if he was still not satisfied and wanted to do it again at any time.
Ye Mingzhu took several deep breaths to regain her strength. When she opened her eyes again, she was met with Sheng Yunche's smiling and doting gaze.
She bit her lip and smiled.
But I still remember the important matter.
"Lord Duke..." she said, "Qin Xuefei came to see me today, did you know?"
"Hmm." Sheng Yunche responded, continuing to play with her fingers. "The gatekeeper and Buxi told me, and Buxi reported back to me. They just couldn't guess the person's identity, which they found strange, but I figured it out myself."
Ye Mingzhu wanted to laugh.
She praised him aloud, "The Duke is truly intelligent and perceptive."
Sure enough, the man holding her raised a thick eyebrow, his eyes becoming increasingly smug.
Ye Mingzhu said, "She came to me today and said that the border is not peaceful and that she suspects that the Third Prince wants to seize the throne and is suspected of secretly colluding with foreign enemies. She told me to make plans with you as soon as possible."
"I was worried that the change of imperial power would bring chaos, so I sent my brother to various places to acquire properties and stockpile grain and medicine. You know that I didn't hide it from you."
"Now I'd like to know what you're thinking. Could you tell me?"
Ye Mingzhu looked directly at Sheng Yunche with her clear, almond-shaped eyes, her anxiety hidden. She tugged at his sleeve and asked softly, "Lord Duke, which prince do you support?"
Men generally don't discuss matters of officialdom with women.
Ye Mingzhu was actually unsure whether Sheng Yunche would tell her the truth.
Or perhaps, like other men, he casually dismissed her with a simple, "Why should a woman worry so much? I'll protect you."
Sheng Yunche said, "Crown Prince."
"Huh?" Ye Mingzhu didn't react for a moment because he was so straightforward, which stunned her.
After realizing what was happening, she propped herself up and asked him, "Crown Prince?"
That's... wonderful!
Although the Crown Prince is mild-mannered and the Third Prince seems to have more power, she has a grudge against the Third Prince!
Ye Mingzhu's eyes lit up.
Sheng Yunche said, "When I was young, I was the Crown Prince's study companion. We had a deep relationship, and in the eyes of outsiders, I was already the Crown Prince's right-hand man."
“The Crown Prince is kind-hearted and shrewd, far superior to the Third Prince, a worthless scoundrel.”
Hearing him scold the Third Prince, Ye Mingzhu couldn't help but nod.
Having reached an agreement with Sheng Yunche, she felt relieved, and her smile unconsciously deepened.
Sheng Yunche glanced down at her twice, his gaze suddenly moving down from her face.
The brocade quilt draped over her body couldn't conceal the red marks on her collarbone. Like red plum blossoms in the snow, they were delicate and alluring, tempting one to bend down and smell their fragrance.
Sheng Yunche's Adam's apple bobbed, and he asked in a hoarse voice, "Are you rested? Let's do it again."
Ye Mingzhu: "..."
Although she didn't say anything, her eyes were full of questions like, "Again?"
Sheng Yunche gave a soft snort and didn't say anything.
Instead, he grabbed her waist and pulled her into his arms, showing her with his actions.
right.
Come again.
It's still early before dawn, how can it end so soon?
Ye Mingzhu quickly reminded, "Remember to use sheep casings, you absolutely must!"
Women who give birth too early are more prone to accidents; it's better for them to postpone having children for two years.
Having been given a second chance at life, she cherishes it greatly.
"I know." Sheng Yunche snorted again, gently biting her earlobe, as if he were complaining.
really.
He buried his face in the crook of her neck and said, "The sheep casing is a layer of something, huh. One day, I'll throw that damn thing away!"
Ye Mingzhu wanted to laugh.
...
With Qin Xuefei acting as a bridge and after communicating with the Qin family, Ye Mingzhu felt more confident.
In her previous life, Qin Xuefei married Liu Pinliang, and the Liu family was colluded with the Third Prince. If they lost in the struggle for imperial power, they would likely be purged by the new emperor.
For the sake of their daughter's safety, the Qin family was forced to attach themselves to the Third Prince's carriage and had no choice but to support him.
In this life, Liu Pinliang is dead beyond dead. His body, buried under the magnolia tree in Qinghui Garden, is probably already rotting. He could no longer possibly scheme against Qin Xuefei.
The Prime Minister of Qin was an upright man who devoted himself to the country and its people. He disapproved of the Third Prince's treasonous and power-grabbing behavior and naturally could not support his ascension to the throne.
very good!
Ye Mingzhu felt relieved, but she didn't forget to keep an eye on Liu Rumei.
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