Of the four people sent by the Empress, Xie Qingyu was the most beautiful.

But the other three also have their own strengths and very different temperaments.

Because Xie Qingyu was the youngest, although she had a charming appearance, it was overshadowed by her youthful innocence, so her allure was not apparent unless she made a conscious effort to look at it.

Xin Jing is a true beauty with an elegant temperament, even somewhat similar to Princess Luo Qingran.

Despite her seemingly mature demeanor, she actually looks incredibly young, with big eyes on a baby face that instantly brightens anyone's mood.

Xinping is aloof and doesn't talk much.

Xie Qingyu pondered that these palace maids were clearly there to be concubines, not maids.

What kind of mother would send several servants to take care of her son as soon as he wakes up?

Is it because they fear that Prince Shen will be injured and his health will be compromised, so they want to leave an heir as soon as possible? Or are they dissatisfied with the current queen and send several people to spend time with her day and night to compete for her favor?

Or something else?

Xie Qingyu considered some possibilities.

I don't think either one is more likely, since I haven't actually seen the mother and son interact.

As for Prince Shen, Xie Qingyu thought about the muscle contours she felt back then and the illusion she had this morning, and curled the corners of her lips. The royal family is really interesting.

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Xie Qingyu went back to get some rest—she hadn't expected to have to work the night shift.

Qingyan told her the news when she returned.

Originally, I was supposed to be on night duty tonight, but unexpectedly, Prince Shen took the initiative to suggest that it was troublesome to rotate the maids on night duty every day, so it would be better to rotate them every five days.

Having to work five night shifts in a row, even Xie Qingyu couldn't help but show some emotion.

"What's wrong? Did His Highness get up in the middle of the night? Or were you having trouble sleeping?" Qingyan asked, looking at Xie Qingyu's expression.

Thinking of Qingyan's concerned expression that morning, Xie Qingyu shook her head. "Keeping watch is fine. The prince slept soundly last night after taking his medicine. It's just that I'm still getting used to it since I just arrived."

Qingyan expressed understanding of Xie Qingyu's statement.

When they were in the palace, their status was not high enough to keep watch at night. Only the head maids and nannies who were close to their masters could keep watch at night. It was not their place.

Although I know all the rules, this is my first time keeping watch by myself, so it's normal to feel a little uncomfortable.

"You'll get used to it. During the day, the prince is always drowsy and doesn't have the energy to move around much. He's quite easygoing." Qingyan was relatively satisfied. Although taking care of a patient requires caution in every aspect, only those who have come from the palace know how important it is to have a good-natured master. At least you don't have to worry about your life all the time.

In fact, they all felt that coming to the Prince's Mansion was much better than staying in the palace.

"I know, sister, don't worry about me. But you need to be careful during the day when you're on duty."

“Aside from the Princess coming to see the Prince, there wasn’t much else to do during the day.” Speaking of the Princess, Qingyan couldn’t help but say a few more words, “The Princess came again in the afternoon, watched the imperial physician diagnose the Prince, and then dined with the Prince in the evening. The Prince respects her very much. In fact, she’s really lucky.”

The phrase "lightly speaking" refers to the fact that Prince Shen woke up after Luo Qingran married into the family.

This confirms her reputation as a bride brought to bring good luck. Although the name of her marriage is not flattering, now that Prince Shen has woken up, her position is secure.

"Do not speak ill of the Princess Consort," Xie Qingyu reminded her.

"I'm just telling you this here, so just listen. You can't tell anyone outside," Qingyan said, turning the tables on Xie Qingyu.

"I know," Xie Qingyu said helplessly. She should have been the one to say that.

"It's good that you know. None of the women from the inner quarters are to be underestimated. The palace has its methods, and the inner quarters have theirs. Besides, I think the prince and princess have a good relationship."

Qingyan was still talking, but stopped after seeing Xie Qingyu's clear eyes.

"Let's go, I'll go with you to your shift." Qingyan stopped talking about the topic and went back with Xie Qingyu to serve her.

She had originally come to inform Xie Qingyu that she would be on duty that night.

Xie Qingyu was on night duty again, after everyone else had left.

Upon entering the house this time, Xie Qingyu clearly sensed that something was different.

Next to the bed was a small table with a lamp on it and a book beside it—the very book she had been reading the night before.

"Would Your Highness like to rest?" Perhaps because he had met with outsiders during the day, Prince Shen was currently wearing his outer robe. If he were to go to sleep, Xie Qingyu would have to help him remove his outer robe first.

"Hmm." Prince Shen's health seemed to be a little better. This time, he got out of bed without Xie Qingyu having to help him, but he could only stand up with difficulty.

Xie Qingyu quickly helped the person up.

Perhaps because of her young age or other reasons, Xie Qingyu has a great figure, with full curves in all the right places, but she is not very tall, especially when standing in front of Prince Shen.

Xie Qingyu supported Shen Wang with both hands, thinking about the 2% mission progress reported by the system when she returned home in the morning, and couldn't help but have some thoughts.

Because of the bowed head, the snow-white nape of the neck was fully exposed in the candlelight, like a young deer encountered during a hunt, unknowingly exposing all its fatal flaws.

Wearing a loose outer robe, Xie Qingyu supported Prince Shen with one hand and used the other to untie the belt around his waist.

The man's belt was already complicated to put on, and Xie Qingyu really couldn't operate it with one hand.

Prince Shen was a member of the imperial family since childhood, yet even so, he showed no intention of taking action himself.

Xie Qingyu's hands trembled, her brows almost furrowed, and she fumbled around his waist for a while but couldn't find the right way to untie it. Instead, she seemed to be tightening the belt even more.

“Clumsy,” King Shen suddenly said.

Upon hearing this, Xie Qingyu suddenly looked up, a faint glint of light appearing in her eyes. After meeting Shen Wang's eyes, she realized how bold her direct gaze had been and quickly lowered her head.

“If you don’t know how, then learn. I didn’t say anything to you,” King Shen said, seemingly helpless.

Then, a large hand reached out and guided Xie Qingyu's outstretched hand to the buckle on the side of the belt.

Xie Qingyu's hand was pulled to the side by Shen Wang, and she felt as if she had fallen into his arms, her nose filled with the medicinal fragrance of his chest.

Xie Qingyu's palms were burning hot, and her eyes were lowered.

"Undo these two first, then do these." Shen Wang had already unfastened the side clasp with Xie Qingyu's hand at some point, and then moved her hand to the front.

"You untie this." After guiding her hand back to the front of his belt, King Shen released her, as if he were a teacher who had taught her and was now checking her progress.

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