The prince longs for me every night after mastering thought-reading-Chapter 49 - 48 You Have a High Fever
Chapter 49: Chapter 48 You Have a High Fever
Chapter 49 -48 You Have a High Fever
Shen Chuwei was somewhat dazed.
Today, as she left the house with trepidation, she didn’t dare exceed her bounds in the slightest.
Where else could you find such an understanding and compliant concubine like her?
“Your Highness, I have always been mindful of my place and dared not overstep in the slightest,” she said.
Xiao Jinyan’s gaze darkened slightly, “Then let me ask you, what is your status?”
Shen Chuwei replied, “Of course, I am your concubine, Your Highness.
I dare not forget it for even a moment.”
Xiao Jinyan said, “Since you are my woman, shouldn’t you be by my side at all times?
What is it seemly for you to mingle with a bunch of rough men?”
Shen Chuwei said softly, “I saw Lady Liang attending to Your Highness, so I thought you did not need my service.”
Xiao Jinyan pinched the bridge of his nose, how could he have forgotten Shen Chuwei’s tendency to overthink things?
She must have conjured up some messy scenarios in her mind, staying away and probably making space for Lady Liang.
“Did I say I no longer needed you?” he asked.
Shen Chuwei shook her head, “Then, does Your Highness have any orders for me now?”
Xiao Jinyan said wearily, “I’m a bit hungry.
Have Qin Xiao prepare some porridge and get some side dishes ready.”
“I’ll go right away,” Shen Chuwei turned and went out to instruct Qin Xiao to prepare the porridge.
As for the side dishes, in her space, there were packaged Pickled Long Beans and preserved vegetables.
They just weren’t as tasty as ones she pickled herself.
She glanced at Weichi, worried that they wouldn’t leave any pheasant for her to eat.
She approached to remind him, “Big Brother Weichi, I’ll be attending to His Highness.
Please save some pheasant for me.”
Shen Chuwei, fair and delicate, with her petite figure more beautiful than that of young girls, her sweet voice calling ‘Big Brother Weichi’ this way and that—it would be hard for anyone to refuse her request.
“No problem, we’ll save some for you,” he assured her.
“Thank you, Big Brother Weichi.” Only then did Shen Chuwei return to the tent feeling assured.
Seeing her return, Xiao Jinyan stood up and opened his arms, instructing, “Attend to me as I disrobe.”
“Alright.” Shen Chuwei stepped forward and first untied his waist sash, followed by his outer robe…after a few times, one becomes quite adept at it.
Xiao Jinyan watched Shen Chuwei’s actions silently, noting she was much more skilled compared to when she first helped him undress.
After he was undressed, Xiao Jinyan, wearing only his inner garment, walked behind the screen and undressed by himself.
With dozens of lamps lit in the tent, Shen Chuwei fixed her gaze on the silhouette on the screen, able to make out Xiao Jinyan’s physique as he removed his inner garment, which was indeed impressive.
“Meow.”
Shen Chuwei heard a cat’s meow and turned to see Xuetuan lying on the soft couch.
She walked over briskly, scooped up Xuetuan, and began to vent.
Xiao Jinyan and Lady Liang are at odds again.
No matter what I, as his concubine, do, Xiao Jinyan seems to find fault with it.
Just as Xiao Jinyan stepped into the bath, he heard Shen Chuwei’s tirade.
His brows furrowed tightly, and his already dizzy head throbbed even more.
Day in, day out, aside from eating, all she does is dwell on troubling matters.
It’s bitter in my heart, yet I will not speak of it.
Xiao Jinyan thought silently, “…” I think you’re just idling away on a full stomach!
Submerged in the warm water, Xiao Jinyan nearly fell asleep again.
Not only was his head dizzy, but his limbs were also incredibly weak.
Even dressing was a lot slower than usual, eventually requiring Shen Chuwei to come and help him change.
By then, the porridge was ready.
Shen Chuwei went out to fetch it and also prepared the side dishes.
Weichi came over with the pheasant, “Young Brother, I’ve saved some pheasant for you.
Eat it while it’s hot.”
“Thank you, Big Brother Weichi,” Shen Chuwei had Weichi place the pheasant on a plate, which she then carried into the tent.
Xiao Jinyan sat on the soft couch, weakly supporting his head, watching Shen Chuwei carry the food plate over and arrange the porridge and side dishes before him.
He glanced at the whole pheasant.
Shen Chuwei felt the weight of Xiao Jinyan’s gaze.
She still remembered Xiao Jinyan eating her tea cakes, so she immediately felt alarmed, “Your Highness, pheasant is too greasy.
It’s not suitable for you to eat.”
Xiao Jinyan indeed couldn’t stomach greasy food at the moment.
Holding the bowl and chopsticks in hand, he raised his eyes to Shen Chuwei, only to see her picking up the wild chicken and biting into it…
Feeling somewhat guilty, Shen Chuwei said, “Big Brother Wei didn’t get the heat right—it’s overcooked.
Next time, I’ll roast another one for you to try.”
Not only did Shen Chuwei have a sweet mouth, but she was also good at making promises.
Big Brother Wei?
Xiao Jinyan snorted, “That’s all you aspire to?”
Shen Chuwei didn’t argue.
Nothing could stop her from eating.
Xiao Jinyan ate some pickled long beans and drank two bowls of porridge, regaining some strength.
Shen Chuwei, on the other hand, continued to nibble on the roasted wild chicken while sipping on porridge, relishing every bite.
Even Xiao Jinyan, sitting across from her, couldn’t help but feel a pang of envy.
He now knew the answer; even if it were a whole, uncured pork knuckle, Shen Chuwei the food lover would still pick it up and gnaw on it.
Xiao Jinyan drank two bowls of porridge and then rinsed his mouth, choosing not to eat anymore.
Shen Chuwei, satisfied and full, cleaned up the bowls and dishes to take them out.
Qin Xiao and Weichi were just standing by the door, ready to take them.
Just as Shen Chuwei was about to turn and leave, Qin Xiao stopped her.
“Is Your Highness unhappy?”
“Isn’t that the truth.
When I went in earlier, I got a good scolding,” Shen Chuwei said helplessly.
Seeing that Shen Chuwei was small and probably timid, and not used to grand scenes, Qin Xiao comforted her, “His Highness must be troubled by worries.
As subordinates, we should be understanding.”
“I understand.” Shen Chuwei returned to the tent and found that Xiao Jinyan had already laid down on the bed.
She strode over and upon getting closer, noticed that although he was lying down, his enchanting phoenix eyes were open.
“Your Highness, rest.
I’ll go back to sleep now,” she said.
Xiao Jinyan glanced at the spot beside him.
“Come up.”
Shen Chuwei also looked at the spot.
The bed Xiao Jinyan was on was quite large, and there was definitely enough room for two.
It wasn’t her first time sleeping there, and Shen Chuwei was no longer as nervous as before, although it wasn’t as comfortable as sleeping alone.
“Your concubine has not bathed yet.”
Xiao Jinyan said, “Go ahead.”
Shen Chuwei went behind the screen to undress, stealing a glance in the direction of the bed before continuing to undress and then stepping neatly into the bathtub.
In truth, she was still quite afraid that Xiao Jinyan would suddenly take an interest and peek—
But considering they had shared the bed several times and Xiao Jinyan had never made any out-of-line moves, though it was probably due to fear of triggering her “hidden illness.”
After a comfortable bath, Shen Chuwei, dressed in her undergarments, walked out from behind the screen.
Approaching the bed, she noticed Xiao Jinyan had fallen asleep, his brows furrowed as if in discomfort.
With curiosity, Shen Chuwei kicked off her shoes and climbed onto the bed.
This wasn’t her first time climbing into bed this way.
Once she climbed to the inside, she lifted the blanket and lay down.
Xiao Jinyan was actually not asleep; his eyelids were just too heavy to keep open.
He could feel Shen Chuwei climbing into bed, carefully lying beside him, leaving a substantial amount of space between them.
It was only after lying down that Shen Chuwei realized she had forgotten her cat pillow.
Accustomed to sleeping with the pillow, she truly felt uncomfortable without it.
She watched Xiao Jinyan for a moment and noticed that his face was unusually red.
Seeing his furrowed brows, he seemed to be in distress.
With a puzzled expression, she cautiously reached out her hand towards Xiao Jinyan’s forehead.
As soon as her palm touched his forehead, the heat made her frown.
He was running a high fever.
