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

Chapter 595 The Mad Regent vs. the Fake Princess (14)

“A slow-acting poison?” Shen Shuyi’s expression turned slightly serious. “Chen Junliu wanted to spare Li Zhan’s life first, and gradually consolidate power to ensure a smooth transition. This way, his position as emperor would be secure, and the Chen Kingdom would not take advantage of the regent’s sudden death to launch an attack.”

"What a vicious plot."

When the birds are all gone, the good bow is put away; when the cunning rabbit is dead, the good dog is cooked; when the enemy state is destroyed, the strategist is killed.

Shen Shuyi would not let Chen Junliu's scheme succeed.

[Host, what do you plan to do? What if Li Zhan finds out you're a spy?]
Shen Shuyi carefully hid the medicine bottle. "This is definitely a bombshell."

Given Li Zhan's current level of affection for her, even if he discovers she is a spy, he is unlikely to kill her.

Shen Shuyi noticed that Li Zhan had been much busier lately, with his staff frequently coming and going from the mansion, as if he were busy with something important.

So she had far fewer opportunities to go to the study. It wasn't until the Dragon Boat Festival that Li Zhan had some free time. The room was filled with a festive atmosphere, and the kitchen even specially made zongzi (sticky rice dumplings) and asked her if she preferred savory or sweet ones.

Shen Shuyi is not picky; she eats anything that tastes good.

To celebrate the festival, Shen Shuyi specially wore a light green dress paired with a moon-white skirt, looking elegant yet charming.

During the meal, Li Zhan dismissed everyone else, leaving only himself and the little princess in the dining hall.

Li Zhan came from a prominent family, but unfortunately his family was framed and executed. He escaped by going out to learn martial arts. Later, he changed his name and joined the army to make meritorious contributions. After becoming a general, he exonerated his family and restored the glory of the Li family. Unfortunately, there were no relatives left in the family.

After eating about half full, Shen Shuyi picked up a zongzi (sticky rice dumpling) and started eating it, but found the jujubes too sweet for her to finish.

"Your Highness, have a taste. You haven't had any zongzi today, have you?"

Li Zhan looked at the zongzi that someone had already eaten half of, which was being held to his mouth.

He inexplicably leaned over and took a bite.

It was too sweet, and he didn't like it, but he still ate half of the zongzi in big bites.

With the sweet and soft taste filling his stomach, Li Zhan picked up a glass of wine and began to drink.

Shen Shuyi sat down next to him. "Your Highness, I want to drink too."

"Sit properly. I have said that you are not allowed to use the cups and saucers that I have used."

Before he could finish speaking, the little princess grabbed his arm, leaned in, and greedily ate the wine in his glass with her pink, moist tongue.

Li Zhan tried to pull her away, but the girl wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed the corner of his lips.

The man's Adam's apple bobbed, and his gaze grew increasingly deep.

Shen Shuyi thought Li Zhan's lips were particularly clean and kissable, so she couldn't help but kiss them a few more times before leaving.

"Okay, I'll try to control myself next time!"

"I'm just so happy today, unlike before."

"What happened before?" Li Zhan pulled her hand down.

"It's nothing." Shen Shuyi poured herself a drink and drank several cups in one go, her eyes and brows even showing signs of drunkenness.

"If you drink any more, you'll become a drunkard." Li Zhan took the wine glass from her hand.

"Drink the hangover soup and go back to rest."

Shen Shuyi quickly said, "Wait, Your Highness, I have something I'd like to give you."

"What?" Li Zhan's eyes showed surprise.

Shen Shuyi took out a sachet embroidered with a tiger from her bosom and presented it to Li Zhan, saying, "Here, this is to ward off evil spirits."

"Did you make this yourself?" Li Zhan took the sachet and examined it closely.

"Mmm," Shen Shuyi's cheeks flushed.

Li Zhan held the sachet to his nose and sniffed it lightly. He immediately felt refreshed and calmed. He already liked the sachet for its delicate stitching.

"Is that a cat embroidered on it?"

Shen Shuyi's ears turned red, and she quickly said, "It's a big tiger!"

"Oh, I thought it was a cat."

Hearing Li Zhan's teasing voice, Shen Shuyi immediately tried to snatch it back, saying, "Give it back to me if you don't like it!"

Li Zhan turned away from her hand, then carefully tied the sachet to his waist. "Once it's given to me, it's mine. There's no reason to return it." "Whether it's a cat or a tiger, it doesn't matter. It's rare to find such a kind gesture from the little princess."

Shen Shuyi noticed that the corners of his mouth were slightly upturned, and she knew that he was in a very good mood, but his mouth was still sharp.

"Hmph, it's a cat, it's a cat, yet you still tie it around your waist. Aren't you afraid of being laughed at by the other ministers when you go to court?"

"Who dares to laugh at me?" Li Zhan subconsciously stroked the sachet at his waist, feeling a sense of comfort in his heart.

"Since you have given me this sachet, do you have any return gift you would like?"

Shen Shuyi tilted her head slightly to look at him, "Yes, but can I pay you back first? I have something else I want to ask you."

"What's the matter?"

"Your Highness, was it you who orchestrated the sending of Princess Changqing to the Qiang Kingdom for a political marriage?"

"Yes."

"So, Your Highness, are you avenging me?"

Li Zhan picked up the wine cup, drank a cup, and put it down before saying, "No, I was just upholding the dignity of the Regent's Palace."

"Oh," Shen Shuyi lowered her eyes slightly, as if she was a little disappointed. She took advantage of Li Zhan's inattention to drink another whole glass of wine. After the wine entered her stomach, she got up to go back to her room, but her steps began to sway.

"If you can't hold your liquor, why are you showing off?" Li Zhan stood up and helped her up.

Shen Shuyi patted his chest, "I want to take a bath."

Li Zhan frowned. "I'll have a maid come in to serve you."

He was afraid someone would get drunk and drown in the bath.

Shen Shuyi grabbed his hand, "No."

"What do you not want?"

"I don't need any maids to serve me. Didn't Your Highness just ask me what I wanted? I want you to be by my side in case anything happens to me."

Li Zhan's lips curled up. "You're really drunk and confused. Do you think I, the king, would serve my personal maid while she bathes?"

Shen Shuyi ignored him and went straight to the Regent's bedroom, where she even used his bath.

Li Zhan stood behind the screen, pinching the bridge of his nose. He thought to himself that he must be out of his mind, otherwise why would he be fooling around with the little princess like this?

There was a "splashing" sound coming from inside. At first, it was normal, but then the sound stopped after a while.

He called out, "Xuanhua."

There was no response, so Li Zhan walked quickly past the screen and went inside.

He spotted the beautiful woman in the bathtub at a glance.

The girl's body was already sliding down, but he didn't care about anything else and scooped her out of the bath and carried her back to the bed.

As he was about to leave, Shen Shuyi grabbed the man's hand, her watery eyes gazing at him dreamily.

"Your Highness?" The girl's voice was even softer and more melodious than before, and her fair face was flushed.

A sweet fragrance wafted over, and Li Zhan grabbed her hand. "Who else could it be but me?"

"You're so fierce." Shen Shuyi wrapped her arms around his neck, and the blankets slipped off her body.

With the beautiful woman before him, Li Zhan's eyes grew even deeper, and his Adam's apple bobbed.

Seeing the girl tearfully accusing him of his crimes, Li Zhan had no choice but to put her back on the bed. "Lie down."

Fearing he would lose control if he continued, he quickly took a bath at the bathhouse, washed up, changed into clean clothes, and then returned to bed.

The girl, who had just been wrapped in a thin blanket, rolled out and into his arms completely naked.

The shapely woman in Li Zhan's arms kept turning over, which made his eyes darken and his anger rise.

He grabbed the girl's waist and leaned in to kiss her lips.

"Um"

(End of this chapter)