Chapter 17: First Night (1)
[Prince Jing’s Mansion] In the study.
Ever since he found out Yin Yin was pregnant, Zhou Yan has been in a state of dismay, looking like he has no soul...
More than twenty years of affection.
More than 20 years of pursuit.
More than twenty years of persistence.
In the end, the beloved still didn't snuggle in his arms.
Thinking about the fact that all my efforts over the past twenty years have been wasted.
Thinking about the person you love most being pregnant with someone else's child.
The anger in my heart is hard to extinguish.
He never even thought that a stranger would break in and snatch away the person he loved, and a silent rage burned in his heart.
"Your Majesty——"
A call woke Zhou Yan from his angry thoughts.
"…How is it? Any results?"
No matter how angry he was, he still had to figure out what he needed to figure out. He stared at Zuo Yu who came in with a sharp and cold gaze, which made Zuo Yu shudder...
" Your Highness , the captured assassins have all committed suicide by taking poison. I have already sent people to hunt down the escaped assassins. Currently, there is no clue as to the attack!"
"... This is outrageous. First they poisoned me, then they assassinated me. These bastards are so bold that they dared to do something to me!!"
Zhou Yan became even more furious when he thought of Han Ji being poisoned and Yin Yin being attacked...
"But, Your Majesty, don't you find it strange? Based on what happened this time, it is obvious that the criminal's target both times should be Concubine Yuan. The previous decoction was also good. The criminal should have known that the decoction was for Concubine Yuan, but it just happened to be taken by the princess. And this time it is even more obvious. An ambush was set on Concubine Yuan's way back home, which shows that the criminal should be the same person!"
“That’s what’s so annoying!”
How could Zhou Yan not know Zuo Yu's analysis? No one knew that Han Ji was unwell, and Yin Yin let Han Ji take the poisoned medicine out of kindness. Fortunately, Han Ji reacted quickly and knocked over Yin Yin's medicine bowl, which saved Yin Yin from danger. Now he was the only one suffering; Yin Yin was kind and went out to pray for Han Ji, and was attacked on the way back. No matter how you look at it, it was not a coincidence. The criminal's target from the beginning was Yin Yin, and he seemed to know Yin Yin's situation very well?
"It stands to reason that Concubine Yuan has only just arrived at the mansion, and very few people know her identity. Who on earth would want to murder her?"
The first person Zhou Yan thought of was Zhou Cheng, but thinking back, Zhou Cheng was not a villain, so there must be someone else. However, he still had no idea who this person was.
"Zuo Yu, give orders to strengthen the security in the mansion. All food must be tested for poison first. Newcomers and people with suspicious behavior in the mansion must be thoroughly investigated, especially those who can come in and out freely!"
"yes!"
"If I find out who is so bold as to attack my beloved concubine, I will make him regret doing so!"
There was a strange light in Zhou Yan's eyes, as if he wanted to tear people apart alive...
Zuo Yu could sense Zhou Yan's anger and rage. He had been with Zhou Yan for quite some time and knew everything about his ways of doing things, including his persistence and longing for love for Yin Yin...
Han Ji was out of danger and woke up. Although she was a little weak, she was able to recover quickly after careful care. As for Yin Yin, she was fine, but she seemed to be weaker than before, perhaps because of her pregnancy. However, Yin Yin herself did not know that she was pregnant, because Zhou Yan had ordered that no one was allowed to leak a word, and anyone who violated the order would be killed without mercy...
A few days later [Chaoxia Garden].
"You mean the prince?"
"Yes, you don't know how worried the prince was when you were unconscious. When the prince heard the imperial physician say that you might not be saved, he almost killed the imperial physician. Fortunately, Concubine Yuan arrived in time and the imperial physician was spared—"
Han Ji, who was recuperating, talked with Xiao Lu about what happened after Han Ji fell into a coma. When Han Ji heard Zhou Yan was worried about her, she felt warm inside...
"After that, the prince collected a lot of rare medicinal herbs and sent them to us. Now he sends people to deliver a lot of supplements every day!"
When Xiaolu thought of Zhou Yan's concern for Han Ji, she couldn't stop smiling as if it was her own business!
"I never thought the prince would care so much about the princess!?"
Xiaolu was talking to herself, and Han Ji felt unprecedented sweetness in her heart...
"Your Majesty——"
A maid's voice came from outside the door.
"Ah, the prince is here!!"
Hearing the news that Zhou Yan was coming, Xiao Lu hurriedly stood up. Han Ji lifted the quilt and waited for Zhou Yan's arrival. Because her back was facing away, Xiao Lu did not notice Han Ji's actions. After a while, Zhou Yan came into the room, followed by several maids...
Xiaolu: "My Lord——"
Han Ji wanted to get out of bed: "Your Highness, I pay my respects to you." "Hey, why are you up, Princess? Get up quickly!!"
Seeing Han Ji getting out of bed, Zhou Yan hurried forward to help Han Ji up. Xiao Lu was also a little surprised. How could Han Ji get out of bed...
"The princess is in poor health, so we can skip all the formalities!"
Zhou Yan helped Han Ji sit on the bed, and then he sat down too...
"Please forgive me for not being able to go and pay my respects to the prince recently due to my poor health..."
"What are you talking about, Princess? Am I such a petty person? Princess, you are not feeling well and need more rest. How could I take these trivial matters to heart?"
Maybe Han Ji has been educated in etiquette since she was a child, so she can't change it for the time being?
"I hope Your Majesty will not blame me..."
"Of course not. By the way, I sent someone to bring some nourishing herbs and local products from the princess' hometown for her. She has been away from her hometown for a long time, so I'm sure she will miss it, right?"
The maids who followed Zhou Yan came forward carrying trays.
Looking at those familiar objects and delicacies, Han Ji felt indescribably moved, and tears flowed down her cheeks...
"What's wrong? Are you still feeling uncomfortable?"
"No, it's just that seeing these things reminds me of my relatives far away from home, and I can't help but miss them a little bit—"
While wiping away his tears, he expressed his thoughts; for some reason, Han Ji looked so charming in tears, was it because she was still ill? Zhou Yan was inexplicably shaken...
"The princess has been feeling a little sad since she separated from her family. I didn't know that and found something that would make her sad. I am really ignorant. Why don't you throw away all the things quickly——"
"yes--"
"Hey, wait a minute—"
The maids who were about to leave hesitated after hearing Han Ji's words. They looked at Zhou Yan and Han Ji in panic, not knowing what to do. Should they listen to Zhou Yan or Han Ji?
"Your Majesty, please don't throw them away. I like these things very much—"
"But wouldn't the princess be reminded of sad memories when she sees something?"
"No, I can't help feeling sad when I think about seeing these things again. I didn't expect to see them again. I'm really happy. I was being rude because I was happy. Please don't be offended, Your Majesty—"
"Oh? Is that really the case?"
"Yes, my lord!"
"Then stay!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"Come with me..." After getting Zhou Yan's permission, Xiaolu took the maid away to put away the things. Because she didn't want to be ungrateful, she didn't forget to close the door before leaving...
