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It is commonly said that one can’t help but lower their head under someone else’s roof.

She was, under the Crown Prince’s roof, unable to defy his commands.

The first time she called out Jinyan, she really felt very uncomfortable.

But then again, the name was quite pleasant to the ear.

Xiao Jinyan also heard someone call his name for the first time. Shen Chuwei’s voice was naturally soft and glutinous, like cotton candy, much nicer than addressing him as Your Highness.

Xiao Jinyan rewarded her with a kiss as if to encourage, "Xiaojiu, we’ll take our time."

Shen Chuwei wanted to grasp Xiao Jinyan’s arm, but indeed she grasped his hand because her hands were tightly shackled to the bed by him.

Seizing the opportunity, she put forth a request, "Concubine wishes to move back to Xiyun Pavilion."

If not now, when?

Xiao Jinyan paused in his movements and lifted his gaze to look at her, "Why?"

"Concubine wishes to move back there to live." Shen Chuwei knew that Xiao Jinyan should be happy at this moment, likely to easily agree to such a request.

Xiao Jinyan pulled her into his embrace, kissing the corner of her mouth, "Xiaojiu, isn’t it nice to live in Hehuan Hall?"

Shen Chuwei whispered softly, "Concubine, Concubine likes Xiyun Pavilion."

Xiao Jinyan’s eyes hesitated for a moment before he finally uttered, "What if I refuse?"

Shen Chuwei had already become accustomed to calling him Your Highness and couldn’t switch immediately, she instinctively called out again, "Your Highness..."

Xiao Jinyan exerted some strength, "Hmm? What did you call me?"

Shen Chuwei promptly corrected herself, "Jinyan, why won’t you agree?"

Xiao Jinyan countered, "Isn’t it good to live next door?"

Shen Chuwei didn’t know why Xiao Jinyan insisted on having her live in Hehuan Hall, but she still wanted to tend to her own vegetable garden, chicken coop, and even the Fish Pond.

"But concubine still wishes to reside in Xiyun Pavilion." The Emperor is far away; wouldn’t it be nice to do as one pleases without restrictions and to stay away from some conflicts?

Xiao Jinyan frowned and simply sealed her lips with his, preventing her from bringing up moving back to Xiyun Pavilion again.

It was not easy for her to have moved out, so how could he allow her to move back?

Living next door made seeing each other far more convenient than from Xiyun Pavilion.

Many wish to live in Hehuan Hall but cannot, yet she treated it as if it were as worthless as worn-out shoes.

Shen Chuwei wanted to argue more, but Xiao Jinyan didn’t give her the chance.

She had finally seized this opportunity, and if she didn’t speak now, she would lose it.

Shen Chuwei found her chance and asked again, "Jinyan, can we discuss it again, please?"

This time she was smart and called him directly by his name.

Otherwise, she might get the title wrong, and he would secretly act up again.

Perspiration dotted Xiao Jinyan’s forehead, a clear sign of extreme restraint.

His voice was husky as he said, "Do you think it’s a good time to discuss this matter now?"

"...Concubine thinks it’s quite alright." Shen Chuwei, seeing the redness flitting across the man’s eyes and the dark currents swirling beneath, unintentionally lowered her voice.

But she couldn’t miss this opportunity.

Xiao Jinyan’s answer was straightforward and crisp, "I don’t think so."

The tone that brooked no argument made Shen Chuwei weaken once again, "Then we won’t discuss it now."

Xiao Jinyan drew closer with effort, whispering in her ear, "Why do you still have the mind to think about these things? Am I not trying hard enough? Hm?"

Shen Chuwei couldn’t get the words out, only able to gaze at Xiao Jinyan’s side profile, indeed his profile was quite striking, a beauty without a single flaw.

Just as Shen Chuwei thought, she, a mere salted fish, couldn’t escape being tossed and turned over.

The candlelight flickered, a faint fragrance wafted.

Time passed, and Xiao Jinyan murmured in Shen Chuwei’s ear, "Xiaojiu, I have never shared a room with them."

By then, Shen Chuwei was so tired she was on the verge of sleep, catching only a few words of his sentence.

The next day, Shen Chuwei was woken by hunger. When she opened her eyes, the sun was high in the sky, and Xiao Jinyan’s figure was long gone from her side.

How did she fall asleep last night?

And there was an important matter they hadn’t discussed yet!

She lay on the bed, too exhausted to move, but her stomach was growling fiercely, demanding food to restore her strength.

"Chun Xi." She spoke up, her voice hoarse.

Chun Xi had been standing guard outside the door since dawn, as the Crown Prince had instructed her not to disturb Shen Chuwei’s rest and to have the food prepared in advance.

Upon hearing Shen Chuwei’s faint call, Chun Xi entered the room, her face bright with a smile as she approached the bed.

"My lady, let this servant help you wash and get dressed."

Shen Chuwei lay there without moving, weakly said, "Let’s wait a bit to get dressed. First, wash up and eat. I’m starving to death."

Chun Xi heard her clearly and couldn’t help but worry, "My lady, what’s happened to your voice? Why is it so hoarse?"

Shen Chuwei also realized her voice was incredibly hoarse, like that of a severe cold, "If only I could tell you, it would be a sad story!"

"Could it be you caught a chill last night?" Chun Xi was frightened, "This servant should call the doctor to check on you."

Seeing Chun Xi turn to leave, Shen Chuwei hurriedly stopped her, "Chun Xi, no need. I’m just hungry, I’ll be fine after eating."

Still, Chun Xi looked worriedly at Shen Chuwei, "My lady, this doesn’t seem like mere hunger!"

"I’ll be fine once I’ve eaten, isn’t... isn’t it," Shen Chuwei quickly changed her words, "Chun Xi, just prepare the food first, please listen to me."

"...But,"

"No buts."

"This servant will attend to the lady’s washing up." Chun Xi could only bring in the washing utensils first, planning to call the doctor afterwards.

After washing up, Chun Xi brought in the food, setting it out on a low table one by one.

There was a low table placed on the bed, convenient for eating in bed.

Seeing the delicious food, Shen Chuwei’s mouth watered.

Chun Xi brought her a cup of warm water and held it out to her, "My lady, have some water first to moisten your throat."

"Alright." Shen Chuwei was actually very thirsty. She took the cup and drank several sips of warm water to soothe her throat.

Having quenched her thirst, she couldn’t wait to pick up her chopsticks and start eating.

Actually, she had been hungry even last night.

Just standing still, she tended to get hungry, let alone when she was active?

Unfortunately, Xiao Jinyan was at the height of his enthusiasm and showed no sign of fatigue.

Clearly, all the hard work was done by him.

Yet she was the one who ended up exhausted.

And he remained full of vigor, more and more valiant as the fight went on.

He said something at the end, but she hadn’t heard it clearly.

But now, with delicious food in front of her, filling her stomach was the most important thing.

Chun Xi, watching her mistress wolf down food as if she hadn’t eaten for a day and a night, was puzzled. She had never seen her mistress this hungry before, had she?

My lady had eaten quite a bit at the snack street last night.

While pondering with confusion and thinking that her mistress might have caught a chill, Chun Xi said, "My lady, this servant will go call the doctor now."

Assuming she would finally get the chance to speak, she turned and ran out. She reached the door only to encounter the Crown Prince returning from outside.

Xiao Jinyan saw Chun Xi’s flustered manner and asked coldly, "Why are you running?"

Chun Xi bowed and hurriedly said, "Your Highness, my lady’s voice is terribly hoarse, I’m afraid she has caught a chill. This servant is rushing to call the doctor."