Quick Wear: The Heirless Boss Wants to Get Close to Her Every Day

Chapter 488 The General's Daughter vs. the Deposed Crown Prince with No Heir (25)

Shen Shuyi said, "You don't need to worry. There are other maids in the Prince's mansion who are all taking good care of us."

The Empress, however, was relentless and immediately ordered two palace maids to step forward, saying, "Cai'er and Xia'er are both first-class palace maids. They can assist you in managing the Prince's residence."

Shen Shuyi remained silent. Was sending a beautiful palace maid so soon after their marriage a sign of treachery, or simply to annoy her?

She wasn't about to be put down. "Your Highness prefers quiet, so please forgive me for not daring to bring strangers to the Prince's residence."

The empress's face instantly darkened.

Just then, Zhao Heng, who had returned, walked up to Shen Shuyi, took her hand, and said to the Empress, "If there is nothing else, your son will leave the palace with the Princess."

The emperor still dotes on this deposed crown prince, and the empress can't stop it, much less send palace maids to the prince's residence.

She hadn't expected Shen Shuyi to be such a tough nut to crack; she had underestimated this woman before.

On the way out of the palace, Shen Shuyi released Zhao Heng's hand in the carriage and pretended to be angry, "Your Highness, do you know that the Empress just wanted to send a beauty to the Prince's residence?"

"We're newlyweds, and she's already like this!"

"She went too far." Zhao Heng didn't say anything about the walls having ears, but instead held her hand again to comfort her.

He pulled her into his arms and whispered in her ear, "I've uncovered some clues. All we need is to find evidence that the Empress poisoned me."

Shen Shuyi's bright eyes lit up, "Mm!"

Zhao Heng gently stroked her back, "As my queen, there's no need for you to suffer over such a small matter. Not to mention palace maids, even noble ladies would never be allowed to enter Prince Su's residence again."

Shen Shuyi kissed him on the cheek. "I'm relieved to hear you say that. I knew Your Highness would stand up for me!"

Zhao Heng joked, "We can't offend Father Emperor yet."

"No, considering how much gold and silver he bestowed upon me, I can let it go in one ear and out the other!"

"Don't worry, Shuyi, I will protect you. No one can hurt you."

……

Life after marriage was incredibly comfortable. Besides studying medical books and reading storybooks, Shen Shuyi would occasionally cook some novel dishes for Zhao Heng herself.

As for Zhao Heng, he was actually busier after marriage than before, often having secret meetings with his advisors and ministers in his study.

It gave Shen Shuyi a feeling that a storm was brewing.

Upon returning to the gate of the Prince's Mansion, Zhao Heng went down first and then extended his hand to Shen Shuyi.

Shen Shuyi placed her hand on it, and the next moment he swept her up in his arms and carried her into the palace. The servants along the way all lowered their heads.

Seeing this scene, the steward couldn't help but feel emotional. The prince finally had a confidant by his side, and the late empress would surely be gratified if she were alive.

As summer arrived and the weather grew increasingly hot, Shen Shuyi specially brewed plum juice and brought it to the study.

Outside the study, He Ya stood guard. When he saw her approaching, he quickly bowed and said, "Your subordinate greets Your Highness."

"Is Your Highness still busy?"

He Ya replied respectfully, "The advisors have just left; Your Highness should be inside reading the memorials."

Shen Shuyi nodded slightly, then carried the food box and pushed open the door to go inside.

Jingxian and Heya waited over there, tactfully moving a distance away to avoid overhearing the prince and princess's conversation.

Inside the study, Zhao Heng was reviewing memorials at his desk when he saw Shen Shuyi enter carrying a food box. He immediately put down the memorials and stood up.

"Is it too stuffy in the manor?" Zhao Heng took the food box. "Shall I accompany you for a walk outside this afternoon? We can go to the estate; the steward said the apricots there are ripe."

"How about we go tomorrow morning?" Shen Shuyi said with a smile, taking out the plum juice from the food box. "It's still quite hot in the afternoon, I want to stay home and read some storybooks."

"Try my plum juice."

"With the addition of dried plums and hawthorn, it tastes sweet and sour and is very delicious. It can also help regulate the spleen and stomach."

"Is it chilled?" Zhao Heng took the bowl; it was cool to the touch. "Come and sit down."

"Yes, there's also watermelon. We'll eat it after dinner." Shen Shuyi sat down next to Zhao Heng and watched him drink the plum juice spoonful by spoonful.

Zhao Heng noticed her gaze. "Have you drunk it?"

"I've already had some, but seeing you drink it makes me craving it again." Zhao Heng held the bowl and scooped a spoonful of plum juice to her lips.

The two kiss frequently, so they don't feel awkward sharing a spoon.

Shen Shuyi leaned over, and the two of them quickly finished the whole bowl of plum juice.

She naturally went to the bookshelf, took out a new storybook, and started reading. Since she had married into the Prince Su's mansion, half of the study was reserved for her to place medical books or storybooks.

She even had a new, extra-comfortable low couch built in the study, perfect for sitting, lying down, or leaning against while reading, and the bamboo blinds on the window were her favorite style.

Seeing the princess comfortably sitting on the low couch reading a storybook, Zhao Heng also picked up a book and sat down next to her.

He was reading a military treatise, and in the past he could immerse himself in it whenever he read one. But with the fragrant and soft-spoken princess in front of him, he couldn't concentrate.

It seems the plum juice I just drank didn't quench my thirst either.

The princess's face was fair with a rosy glow, and she looked especially well-behaved when quietly reading.

Especially when I'm asleep.

Shen Shuyi yawned as she read, even though she had only recently woken up from her afternoon nap.
As the book fell from her hand and she squinted, Zhao Heng pulled her into his arms.

Shen Shuyi smelled the familiar fragrance of bamboo leaves and instinctively snuggled into his arms.

When Zhao Heng looked down, the person in his arms had already closed her eyes, her cherry lips were red and moist. He couldn't help but lower his head.

He tasted the sweet flavor of the sour plum, and as sunlight streamed in through the window, he reached out and pulled down the bamboo curtain.

When Shen Shuyi opened her eyes, she was met with Zhao Heng's handsome face. She laughed and scolded, "Your Highness, are you taking advantage of me while I was asleep?"

But seeing that she was awake, the man became even more brazen, reaching his hand inside her skirt.
...

...

Shen Shuyi bit her lip and glared at him, "They'll hear us."

"Then keep your voice down, Yiyi." Newlywed with his beautiful wife in his arms, and being a young and vigorous man, how could Zhao Heng resist?

Shen Shuyi's fingers gripped his back as she laughed and scolded, "You're so indecent!"

As the glow of the setting sun shone in, the undulating shadows on the low couch in the study of Prince Su's mansion finally subsided.

Shen Shuyi's black hair was disheveled, and she was covered in fragrant sweat. A few strands of hair clung to her cheeks, making her look charming and lovely.

Zhao Heng took a deep breath, a rare occurrence, and leaned on her shoulder, biting her earlobe as he said in a hoarse voice:

"Leprechaun."

Shen Shuyi pushed him away, panting, "You're the beast."

"Heh." Zhao Heng chuckled, pulling her tightly into his arms and letting her lean against him.

His gaze fell upon rows of Confucian classics. He indulged himself during the day, truly living a life worse than ever, having long since cast aside the dignity he once possessed as the crown prince.

Zhao Heng kissed her forehead contentedly, "I'll take you to pick apricots tomorrow."

"I will pick them for you to eat myself."

"I just hope that Shuyi will bring me plum juice every day."

"I won't see you off!" Shen Shuyi snuggled into his arms.

Zhao Heng cupped her face in his hands. "Let's go, it's time for dinner."

He helped her up and got off the ground first. He squatted down in front of her, picked up the embroidered shoes from the ground, looked up at Shen Shuyi and smiled: "I will help you put on your shoes."

Shen Shuyi tugged at her skirt and stretched out her foot.

Zhao Heng held the embroidered shoe in one hand and carefully slipped it onto her foot with the other.

Looking at her fair and jade-like feet, he had only one thought in his mind: from now on, he would put shoes on his beloved wife every morning.

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(End of this chapter)