On Our Wedding Night, I Discovered the Crown Prince's Hidden Illness-Chapter 262 - : Concern in Secret

Chapter 262 -262: Concern in Secret

Ye Yiheng’s hand clenched in an instant. Did he still have the right to care about her?

Blind and frail, even kissing her posed a risk to his life. Did he have the right to care about her?

After a long silence, he said in a cold voice, “No need.”

Everyone around His Highness was cold, and intuition told Song Guo there was a considerable conflict between His Highness and the Commandery Princess.

But what the conflict was about His Highness wouldn’t say, only ordering the hidden guards to protect the Commandery Princess secretly.

How could this continue?

It was likely driving him, the eunuch, to an early grave!

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The next day, Leng Yu Yan went to the Imperial College to study.

On her way to the classroom, she ran into an acquaintance.

This man was none other than Wei Ruili, to whom she was once betrothed as a child.

Wei Ruili seemed to be waiting for her. Seeing her approach, he squinted his peach-blossom eyes and greeted with a smile, “Sister Yu Yan, it’s been a while. Have you been well?”

The girl before him, with skin as white as snow and features as delicate as flowers, couldn’t hide her enticing figure, even dressed as a man.

Leng Yu Yan didn’t really want to bother with Wei Ruili, but remembering his father was the Minister of War, she nodded politely, “I’m fine.”

Hearing her voice like celestial tones, Wei Ruili felt waves of emotion, even the small mole at the corner of his left eye seemed to come alive.

She actually responded to him!

Leng Yu Yan walked past him, continuing on her way.

Wei Ruili, struck by a thought, quickly followed: “I heard that the Prince Zhenbei and Princely Heir have awakened. Are they doing alright?”

“They’re doing alright,” Leng Yu Yan nodded indifferently, then asked casually, “I heard that Zheng Likuo took the opportunity meant for me to gain experience in the Ministry of War?”

“Yes, that kid is always buttering up my father.”

“Oh, why?”

“He doesn’t want to work but still desires a high position. What else would such a person want from experience?” After a pause, he said, “Sister Yu Yan, how about we dine together at noon?”

Leng Yu Yan raised an eyebrow, declining tactfully, “No, thank you.”

Wei Ruili was disheartened.

“I’m going to Xinya Academy to eat with Lai Jiajia.”

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Wei Ruili felt a bit better then: “Indeed, sisters should eat together.”

Leng Yu Yan pinched the palm of her hand, trying to stay as calm as possible, “I’m heading to the classroom now. We can talk another day.”

If it wasn’t to gain information about the Ministry of War from him, she wouldn’t have wasted words with him.

“Alright!” Wei Ruili was overjoyed, repeating the words “We can talk another day” to himself.

While Leng Yu Yan was in class, one of the Eastern Palace Dark Guard secretly protecting her was dispatched to report back.

They reported the conversation between Leng Yu Yan and Wei Ruili to Ye Yiheng.

Ye Yiheng closed his eyes, pinching the bridge of his nose, and said indifferently, “As long as she’s safe, there’s no need to report every tiny detail.”

Song Guo, pulling on the hidden guard, said, “Tell us, what did the Commandery Princess and that man talk about?”

The hidden guard relayed precisely, “The man asked the Commandery Princess to dine with him, but she refused. The man was quite saddened until the Commandery Princess said they would talk another day, and then he cheered up.”

Although Ye Yiheng outwardly claimed he didn’t want to hear it, he listened intently to the entire account.

During lunchtime, Leng Yu Yan went to Xinya Academy.

Seeing her approach, Qian Mutong scoffed and whispered to the person beside her, “Her mother was unfaithful and had her out of wedlock. Though she’s a Commandery Princess by title, her origins are filthy indeed.”

Leng Yu Yan walked slowly towards her, “That’s still better than someone who is homeless and perennially dependent on others.”

People around Qian Mutong promptly gave their respects to Leng Yu Yan, “We greet the Commandery Princess!”

“Everyone may rise,” Leng Yu Yan said with a shallow smile before addressing Qian Mutong, “I have my Father King’s guidance, yet you lack parental discipline and don’t know what manners and upbringing are.”

Qian Mutong trembled with anger, having been struck where it hurt, “You! Leng Yu Yan, you’re going too far! Just because you’re a Commandery Princess doesn’t mean we have to salute you.”

With a smile still on her face, Leng Yu Yan responded, “I, as a Commandery Princess, hold the title of Beilan, Second Rank. Qian Mutong, what rank are you?”

Lai Jiajia came out of the academy, laughing, “She has no rank at all, no class, no shame, clinging to Xinmei’s fiancé—it’s utterly shameless!”

Qian Mutong’s face darkened, her teeth gritting tightly, she finally shouted, “I won’t salute, so what?”

Fearing being accused of poor breeding, she bolted away.

Seeing Qian Mutong as nothing more than a jumping clown, Leng Yu Yan was unfazed and smiled at Luo Meng’er and Mi Xinmei approaching, “Hurry, I’m starving.”

Lai Jiajia followed with a laugh, “We can’t let my Lady sister starve, let’s hurry to eat.”

The four young girls walked arm in arm towards the dining hall.

As they walked, Lai Jiajia whispered into Leng Yu Yan’s ear, “Sister, I have to tell you, Lai Manting’s face seems to have developed spots.”

Upon hearing this, Leng Yu Yan’s eyes and eyebrows slightly moved, “You’ve seen it with your own eyes?”

Lai Jiajia nodded vigorously, “I saw it with my very eyes!”

At dinner time, academy classes ended.

As agreed at noon, Leng Yu Yan, Lai Jiajia, and Luo Meng’er followed Mi Xinmei back to the Mi Family home.

In the Mi Family garden, Leng Yu Yan stood alone under the veranda, gazing at the evening sky, lost in her thoughts.

Mi Xinrong walked up to stand shoulder to shoulder with her.

“Commandery Princess has returned to the Imperial College, is everything proceeding smoothly?”

“So far so good, there is an archery skill examination on September 19th, there’s still a chance,” she replied.

Mi Xinrong nodded slowly, “Commandery Princess healed my leg, yet I have failed the trust placed in me, please punish me as you see fit!”

With that, he turned to the side, respectfully bowing.

Leng Yu Yan did not tell him to stand, but instead asked in a light voice, “Brother Mi, do you have any aspirations?”

Even if she helped him to his feet at that moment, he would still bear guilt in his heart, he would rather straighten his own spine.

Hearing that question, Mi Xinrong stood upright, “If possible, I wish to join the military again!”

Leng Yu Yan smiled faintly, “I could introduce you to my brothers.”

Joining the Northern Garrison was his dream, so, excited, he knelt on one knee, clenching his fist in salute, “I’m willing to serve you, Commandery Princess!”

“You may rise. My eldest brother is recovering at the moment, once he’s a bit better, I shall take you to meet him. Of course, I have three other brothers; you can choose any one of them to follow,” she said.

Mi Xinrong joyfully responded, “I will follow whatever decision the Commandery Princess makes!”

Just then, Mi Xinmei’s voice calling them to dinner came from the dining hall.

Mi Xinrong raised his hand, “Commandery Princess, after you.”

Leng Yu Yan nodded, and they both proceeded to the dining hall.

On their way, they encountered a group of maids carrying trays hurrying with food. Leng Yu Yan pointed at one of them whose eyes were darting around and asked Mi Xinrong beside her, “Is this the maid?”

“Precisely,” he confirmed.

“Why still employ her?”

“She’s been behaving very obediently of late, and I’ve been keeping a close watch for anything to hold against her, aiming to have her sent to the authorities.”

Leng Yu Yan shook her head, “You are too naive.”

As they reached the dining hall, Lai Jiajia and Luo Meng’er were already there, and the Mi parents greeted Leng Yu Yan with smiles, “Commandery Princess, please take your seat! Miss Lai, Miss Luo, please sit as well.”

Leng Yu Yan nodded graciously, just as she was about to sit down, she caught a strange scent.

“I’m so hungry, Uncle and Aunt, we won’t stand on ceremony,” said Lai Jiajia while picking up her chopsticks and grabbing a chicken leg.

“Mom and Dad don’t even call me anymore, your daughter is really hungry,” Mi Xinmei said, directly grabbing a roll with her hand and stuffing it into her mouth.

Leng Yu Yan frowned deeply, leaning down to take a closer sniff, she discovered that every dish on the table had been poisoned.