I just want to see her carefree, innocent smile again.
Just like when we were children...
He said coldly, "Then I shall trouble the Princess."
If this is what you await.
I, will fulfill your expectation.
Xiao Hezhen received Wu Xufan’s response without any surprise.
She had initially thought to wait half a year, otherwise, Wu Xufan taking a concubine so soon would definitely give rise to rumors of marital discord, but considering Wu Xufan was a man after all, needing to be satisfied, she felt that some rumors are just to be listened to and need not be taken to heart.
Once the Crown Prince’s mourning period was over, she began to take measures to find Wu Xufan a concubine.
Xiao Hezhen said no more.
She turned around, leaving with Yue Ying from Wu Xufan’s side.
Wu Xufan let out an ironic chuckle.
Xiao Hezhen might never know what he really wanted.
If she wants to thank him, what would be the best way to express her gratitude?
His smile just lifted at the corners of his mouth.
As tears fell within the smile...
Seven days of mourning vigil.
Tomorrow, the Crown Prince will be laid to rest.
Xiao Jinxing finally returned to Prince Chen’s Mansion. After changing clothes and bathing, he went to attend the burial ceremony of the Crown Prince.
It was already deep into the night when he returned to Prince Chen’s Mansion.
Little Wu naturally stayed close by Prince Xiao’s side at all times.
At this moment, Little Wu noticed that after disembarking from the carriage, Prince Xiao did not head straight for his own courtyard.
Instead, he stood rooted to the spot, motionless.
"Is the Prince going to see the Princess?" Little Wu could see right through the Prince’s thoughts with one glance.
He had been keeping the mourning vigil for so long.
Aside from the day when he saved the Princess, the Prince had not been able to come back.
Now that he had a moment’s respite, naturally he was concerned about the Princess’s illness.
It was only right for the Prince to be concerned about the Princess.
It was just hard to understand why the Prince hesitated.
So Little Wu took the initiative to ask.
Xiao Jinxing’s throat moved slightly.
He was well aware that as long as Ye Qichi was alive, her body would recover remarkably quickly.
Possibly, she could already be up and about.
Then, he walked towards Ye Qichi’s courtyard.
Little Wu was still somewhat startled.
Surprised that Prince Xiao could act so decisively all of a sudden.
Given Prince Xiao’s character, he does not express his emotions easily.
Sometimes, even the things he wants to do most, he would still endure and hold off.
So, regarding the Princess, can he no longer bear to wait?!
After this time, may Prince Xiao truly treat the Princess well.
May he no longer wrong the Princess or leave her behind again.
Ye Qichi’s courtyard.
At night, all is quiet, and the candlelight flickers dimly.
Little Wu reckoned, the Princess must be asleep.
Isn’t the Prince disturbing the Princess now by coming to see her?!
But upon second thought, maybe the Princess would be moved by the Prince’s late visit.
Little Wu also saw that the Prince had already opened the door to the Princess’s chamber.
The movement was very gentle.
Almost soundless, probably because he was afraid of waking the Princess.
Little Wu stood guard at the doorway.
It was not appropriate for him to enter the inner sanctum of the Princess’s boudoir without permission.
Xiao Jinxing entered Ye Qichi’s room almost without making any noise and then walked behind the screen.
The candlelight in the room was dim.
Ye Qichi was sleeping deeply.
Lu You, who was attending to her, also lay close to the bed, fast asleep.
At this moment, he just sat on the stool beside the bedstead, always gazing at Ye Qichi.
Gazing at the sleeping Ye Qichi, her face flushed, breathing heavy.
Xiao Jinxing’s gaze stirred slightly.
Gu Xingchuan naturally noticed Xiao Jinxing’s arrival as well.
Now suddenly returning.
He stood up, greeting respectfully, "Your Highness."
Yet his voice was deliberately kept low as well.
Fearing to wake Ye Qichi.
Over these seven days, Ye Qichi suffered recurring fevers, mostly sleeping restlessly, and today she finally calmed down after the fever subsided; he truly did not wish for anyone to disturb her rest.
"Where is the Imperial Physician?" Xiao Jinsen asked coldly.
Is Gu Xingchuan accompanying her?
And the Imperial Physician whom he had summoned from the palace was nowhere to be seen.
"The Princess let the Imperial Physician leave on the second day," Gu Xingchuan replied.
The specific reason, Gu Xingchuan did not elaborate.
If the Prince knew, then he would know.
If not, he did not wish to reveal Ye Qichi’s secret to him.
Xiao Jinxing naturally could guess in an instant.
Ye Qichi’s constitution was astonishing; if an Imperial Physician stayed and cared for her continuously, they would discover the abnormalities in her body.
So after receiving the first treatment from the Imperial Physician, she would not allow his continued treatments.