The Crown Princess calculated with her fingers and the prince was terrified.

Looking at the familiar face in front of him, Shen Shijing felt inexplicably more lively.

Putting everything else aside, Shen Shijing did indeed have feelings for Jiang Xianyue. Although these feelings spanned a lifetime, Shen Shijing was not entirely heartless.

Shen Shijing's knuckles pinched Jiang Xianyue's chin, his tone inquisitive and playful.

"Only me? What does Miss Jiang mean by this? Is she openly admitting her affection?"

Although Shen Shijing said that, a self-deprecating smile immediately appeared in his eyes.

how is this possible.

How could Jiang Xian Yue possibly like him?

She's clearly a woman who enjoys others being cold-blooded and ruthless.

However, the moment Shen Shijing's probing gaze fell upon Jiang Xianyue, he moved even closer, his eyes fixed on her lips. He remembered the fleeting softness just now, though his brain couldn't quite process it, it must have been...

Even if it was all insincere, he wanted to find out the truth.

Jiang Xian Yue had just woken up, her mind still elsewhere, when she suddenly realized that Shen Shi Jing was already very close. The sickly crown prince's face was too outstanding, captivating all beings.

Jiang Xianyue came with the intention of repaying a debt of gratitude, and in this life she was determined to stand with him. Naturally, she discovered Shen Shijing's good qualities much faster than in her previous life.

Afterwards, she looked back intently, and because Shen Shijing unconsciously moved closer, she became nervous and her cheeks burned. Given her straightforward personality, she didn't push Shen Shijing away immediately.

Recalling her past life, Jiang Xian Yue knew that although Shen Qing Lan was a scoundrel, he was also pure-hearted and devoted to Jiang Ru Yan. Jiang Xian Yue didn't know what ties bound them together, but in any case, Shen Qing Lan outwardly respected her, and during their short marriage, the two were not very close.

Perhaps it was because Shen Shijing was pushing too hard back then.

In her previous life, Jiang Xian Yue had indeed never experienced any romantic relationships, and naively thought it was nothing special.

nowadays……

So this is what love tribulations are like?

They were so close, their breaths mingling, and Jiang Xianyue's face grew even hotter. A faint nervousness began to creep into her heart.

At this moment, Shen Shijing reached out his other hand and gently brushed aside the messy strands of hair at her temples, tucking them behind her ear. It wasn't a particularly intimate gesture, but it seemed ambiguous and alluring.

Jiang Xianyue felt her whole body tremble.

She's acting a bit strange today.

"Your Highness, the medicine has arrived!"

At this moment, Liang Feng came in carrying a bowl of medicine.

You should know that Jiang Xian Yue was unconscious, and even divine medicine was ineffective. Even if a divine doctor were invited, he could only prescribe a mild tonic. Jiang Xian Yue was not injured, but her breathing was weak, and she even vomited blood.

No one else has ever seen such a situation.

Liang Feng knew Shen Shijing was irritable, so he personally supervised the preparation of the medicine. Once it was ready, he brought it in, never expecting to see his master like this. Liang Feng tried to leave, but burned his hand with the medicine, hissing as he did so.

"Useless things!"

Shen Shijing was extremely annoyed.

If Liang Feng had left earlier, he could have pretended that Liang Feng had never been there. But his repeated calls were hard to ignore.

Shen Shijing released Jiang Xianyue, his voice cold and indifferent.

Liang Feng knelt down with a thud.

"Your Highness, it is I who deserve to die!"

Liang Feng lowered his head, ready to accept his punishment, but Jiang Xian Yue spoke first: "Guard Liang is feeling better!"

"Thank you, Miss Jiang. I feel much better. The dark aura is gradually dissipating!"

Speaking of the dark energy, Jiang Xianyue suddenly jumped up from the bed.

"With such a big fuss today, the Second Prince already suspects me. I wonder if he has already gone to the Vice Minister's residence. If I'm not there, wouldn't that be troublesome?"

……

Meanwhile, in the dead of night, Shen Qinglan really did arrive.

Jiang Ruyan walked beside Shen Qinglan, her voice soft.

"My elder sister left this morning and hasn't returned yet. I wonder what the Second Prince is looking for?"

Although Jiang Ruyan said this, she still spoke in a somewhat unfamiliar tone: "Second Prince, my elder sister is probably already asleep at this hour. Does the Second Prince have something to discuss with her?"

They have two faces; even Qin Yu would probably feel like he doesn't know them.

Shen Qinglan spoke softly, "I suddenly remembered that my personal jade pendant is missing. I only saw Miss Jiang that day, so I wanted to ask her about it."

This thing is very important to me!

As she spoke, Shen Qinglan even ripped off the butterfly pendant and put it inside her sleeve.

Jiang Ruyan looked as if she had just realized something, and led the way, even rushing into the courtyard where Jiang Xuanyue was.

"Sister, the Second Prince has come to see you!"

There were no lights in the room. Jiang Ruyan simply pushed the door open to prove that Jiang Xianyue was not there.

"Is this older sister resting?"

As she spoke, she led the people across the screen to the bedside, lit the candles beside the bed, and shone the light directly onto them.

A face suddenly came into Jiang Ruyan's view.

"Ghost!"

Jiang Ruyan was startled and screamed. Before Shen Qinglan could come over, Jiang Ruyan received a solid slap on the face.

Through the candlelight, one could see that Jiang Xianyue was wearing an undergarment, her hair was disheveled, and she clearly had just woken up.

Jiang Ruyan's scream attracted the servants of the mansion, who all entered the courtyard. A maid lit the candles in the room, and Jiang Xianyue quickly found a robe to put on.

"Jiang Ruyan, what's wrong with you!"

Jiang Xianyue rebuked her sternly, making Jiang Ruyan feel even more aggrieved.

Shen Qinglan instinctively protected Jiang Ruyan and spoke gently.

“Miss Jiang, it is this prince who wants to see you, so…”

She thought that since he was a prince, Jiang Xianyue would at least give her some face, but she never expected that Jiang Xianyue's tone would be even colder.

"Second Prince, what time is it now? You were brought into my boudoir by my half-sister in the middle of the night, disturbing my rest, and now you dare to admit it all."

This is the royal family's way of treating people!

"Sister, you've misunderstood. It was the Second Prince who said something was lost..."

Just as Jiang Ruyan was about to explain, another slap landed hard on her face.

Jiang Ruyan's face swelled up instantly, and she dared not speak.

"The things the Second Prince lost, could they possibly be in my boudoir?!"

After she finished speaking, she glared at him angrily.

"Second Prince, if you still know the rules, leave immediately and wait until I am dressed and my parents are present before we speak."

"And I only kept my appointment once, and the Second Prince keeps saying he lost something. Are they trying to throw all sorts of accusations at me?"

Shen Qinglan was determined to be with Jiang Xianyue.

The Grand Master said that the opponent should be a young woman.

The young woman, Shen Qinglan, was already suspicious and felt that everything was Jiang Xianyue's doing. She hadn't been able to get any proof, which was why she had come over so rashly.

He thought to himself that Jiang Xianyue definitely wouldn't be at the manor.

The Grand Master said that Jiang Xian Yue's injury was very serious.

Now, however, she can still teach her sisters a lesson in the mansion with great vigor, which makes Shen Qinglan suspicious, and she immediately nods.

"I will go outside and wait, and personally apologize to the young lady!"

Jiang Xianyue breathed a sigh of relief, quickly dressed, and went out. She ignored Shen Qinglan and glared angrily at Jiang Ruyan.

"Guards, take Jiang Ruyan away and give her twenty strokes of the cane!"

Upon hearing this, Shen Qinglan was astonished, and even Jiang Yu and Qin Yu, who had rushed over, stared wide-eyed in disbelief.