Chapter 72 – 72 71 His Highness is Worried About Her

Chapter 72: Chapter 71: His Highness is Worried About Her Chapter 72: Chapter 71: His Highness is Worried About Her She was still frightened, clutching Shen Chuwei’s hand tightly and whispering, “My lady, it was so lucky that you left in time, or the consequences would have been unimaginable.”

Shen Chuwei didn’t speak and wasn’t afraid, because even the maddest dog wouldn’t attack her.

As for why Shen Mingzhu and Shen Tingfeng were attacked by the black dog, it was because the black dog had smelled Shen Chuwei’s scent and naturally treated her as its master.

And Shen Mingzhu and Shen Tingfeng, being strangers, were easily attacked by the already aggressive dog, especially when they tried to whip it.

No wonder it bit them!

Inside the room, it took the doctor a long time to tend to the wounds of the two patients.

Their spirits were low, one crying with tears streaming down her face, the other looking sadly at her right hand.

Lady Shen held up her handkerchief to wipe away tears and asked, “Doctor, my son’s hand will be fine, won’t it?”

The doctor replied, “Lady Shen, it’s hard to say, the wound on the wrist is too deep, and it has damaged the tibia bone, he needs more rest.”

Upon hearing this, Lady Shen’s tears flowed even more, “My lord, what are we going to do?”

Shen Haisheng looked at his son’s hand, his face full of worry, uncertain of what to do.

“What’s the use of keeping a dog?

Look what’s happened now!” Shen Haisheng heaved a sigh after speaking and then glanced at Shen Mingzhu, who now had an injured leg and would not be able to compete for favor for a while.

Misfortunes never come singly.

When Shen Haisheng and Lady Shen finally noticed Shen Chuwei standing aside, the former saw hope, while the latter gritted her teeth in hatred.

Shen Haisheng asked with concern, “Chuwei, you weren’t frightened, were you?”

Shen Chuwei replied, “Father, I was far away; it didn’t affect me.”

“That’s good, that’s good.” Shen Haisheng pinned his hopes on his youngest daughter; as long as she won favor and became the Crown Princess, there would be hope for the Shen family.

Lady Shen saw through Shen Haisheng’s thoughts at a glance.

How could her common-born daughter be compared with her own daughter?

Because Shen Mingzhu was injured, her return to the palace was delayed and she could only stay at the Shen residence overnight.

At this moment, in the East Palace

After finishing his tasks, Xiao Jinyan realized it was already dark and thought that Shen Chuwei should be back by now, “Liu Xi, prepare to go to Xiyun Pavilion.”

Liu Xi stepped forward and reported, “Your Highness, Lady Shen has not yet returned to the palace.”

Xiao Jinyan asked with a puzzled expression, “It’s already time to light the lamps, why hasn’t she returned to the palace?”

“Your Highness, news has come from the little rabbit.

Lady Shen was bitten by a dog, delaying her return to the palace.

She can only return tomorrow,” Liu Xi said.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jinyan knew that there was more to the story than what was said.

Lady Shen would not have been bitten by a dog for no reason.

He frowned and paced back and forth in the study room.

Liu Xi watched his master walking to and fro and thought that Lady Shen was just visiting her family home, yet His Highness was so worried about her.

It seemed that he had genuine affection for Lady Shen.

Xiao Jinyan stopped when he heard Liu Xi’s thoughts, snorted coldly, and thought, I’m only worried that Shen Mingzhu’s schemes are too devious, and that Shen Chuwei, the glutton, might be taken advantage of.

If she were even half as cunning as Shen Mingzhu, he wouldn’t have to worry.

If Eunuch Liu had the ability to read minds, he would surely say that after all, His Highness was just worried about Lady Shen Chuwei.

Xiao Jinyan glanced at the time, feeling it was now too late to send someone out of the palace to fetch Shen Chuwei.

At that moment, an imperial page came to report, “Your Highness, Master Lu is here.”

Xiao Jinyan said, “Let him in.”

“Yes.” After the imperial page left, Master Lu came in and saluted.

“This official greets Your Highness.”

Xiao Jinyan, already seated in his chair, raised his eyes to look at the approaching Lu Zhaoyan, “You’ve come at this hour.

Is there something important?”

Lu Zhaoyan replied, “Your Highness, today the Empress summoned me to inquire about the matter of appointing the Crown Princess.”

It had been postponed before due to Lu Zhaoyan’s astrological calculations.

After hearing her son’s words, the Empress recalled the matter of appointing the Crown Princess.

Since it had been more than half a year, the Empress had summoned Lu Zhaoyan to ask about it.

Xiao Jinyan frowned upon hearing this; he understood his mother’s thoughts.

She simply wished to appoint the usual favorite as the Crown Princess.

“How did you respond?”

Lu Zhaoyan said, “Your Highness, I haven’t told the Empress the result yet, making the excuse that I need to observe the stars for calculation and will inform her of the result tomorrow.”

Xiao Jinyan replied, “You tell the Empress that it is still not appropriate to appoint the Crown Princess now.”

Lu Zhaoyan said, “Your Highness, we can’t use the same reason a second time.”

Xiao Jinyan paused at his words, then bluntly left the hot potato with Lu Zhaoyan, “You are the head of the Imperial Astronomical Bureau; it shouldn’t be a problem for you.

Think of another reason.”

Lu Zhaoyan internally despaired, thinking, it is you who wants to appoint the Crown Princess, not me!

He felt immense pressure facing the Emperor and Empress.

He sighed; being the head of the Imperial Astronomical Bureau wasn’t easy.

Lu Zhaoyan suddenly remembered something, “Your Highness, I heard that during this autumn’s hunting expedition, Shen Fengyi risked her life to save Yours.

Is that true?”

Xiao Jinyan corrected, “She has already become a lady.”

Lu Zhaoyan paused in surprise, thinking the promotion had been rather quick.

Xiao Jinyan continued, “Indeed, she risked her life to save mine, nearly losing her own life in the process.”

Lu Zhaoyan was somewhat astonished; he had met Lady Shen twice and knew at a glance she was a fragile and gentle girl.

It was impressive that she had the courage to shield Xiao Jinyan from an arrow.

Hence, her promotion to lady was not surprising.

*

Shen Chuwei lay on her bed, feeling that it wasn’t as comfortable as the one in Xiyun Pavilion.

Chun Xi tiptoed into the room, found her lady lying on the bed, and wasn’t surprised anymore.

“My lady, some pastries have been delivered,” she said.

Upon hearing of pastries, Shen Chuwei propped herself up on her elbows, looking expectant, “Where are they?”

A maid walked in carrying two plates of pastries, bowed to Shen Chuwei, “Lady Shen, these are Osmanthus Cake and Mung Bean Cake, specially prepared for you by Madam.”

At the mention of Mung Bean Cake, Shen Chuwei’s mouth watered, “Mother is so thoughtful.”

The maid placed the two plates of pastries on the low table and exited the room.

Shen Chuwei picked up a piece of Mung Bean Cake, took a bite, and found it a bit too sweet but not sickeningly so.

Seeing how deliciously Shen Chuwei was eating, Chun Xi also took a piece of Mung Bean Cake and found it indeed tasty.

If anyone else were to see this scene, they would surely think Chun Xi had no manners.

But such a sight was common in Xiyun Pavilion, silently condoned by Shen Chuwei.

“It tastes good, just a tad too sweet,” Chun Xi commented.

Shen Chuwei nodded in agreement, “The hero has the same opinion.”

Chun Xi ate a piece and then went to prepare the hot water.

When Chun Xi returned, the plates were empty, the pastries having all made their way into Shen Chuwei’s stomach.

She sighed, wondering if her lady wasn’t afraid of overeating and feeling uncomfortable.

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The next day

When Chun Xi came in to assist Shen Chuwei in getting up, she glimpsed her lady’s face and was startled.

“My lady, you need to wake up, please wake up!”

Shen Chuwei touched her face in confusion, “What’s wrong with my face?”

Chun Xi quickly brought over a bronze mirror, “My lady, take a look.”