Chapter 101: Did King of Songâs Stock Hit the Limit Again?
âHusband, youâre awake?â Ye Liyan obediently let go of the hair strands she was twirling between her fingers, her beautiful eyes clearly reflecting Shen Yianâs face.
She had sensed it when Shen Yian opened the door and came in earlier.
After she finished her final small circulation and ended her meditation, she got up to find her husband already resting with closed eyes on the other side of the bed. She figured he must have exhausted a lot of energy using that bronze mirror to enter dreams.
So she crept over like a little cat stealing cream, crawling to Shen Yianâs side, and had been contentedly gazing at her husband until now.
During this time, she had wanted to make some small moves, but feared waking him. After an internal struggle, she resisted the urge.
Shen Yian smiled tiredly, turning to tightly embrace Ye Liyan. He didnât want to experience the pain of separation again.
Ye Liyan gently patted Shen Yianâs back, her small face nuzzling his cheek affectionately.
There were traces of tears on her husbandâs cheeks. He must have dreamed about Mother Xiao, she thought. She couldnât think of anything else that would make her husband cry.
âLiyan, after some time passes, letâs go visit your mother together.â
âMother... is very far from Tianwu City...â Ye Liyanâs voice trembled slightly.
âItâs alright, your husband has become stronger. We can make the round trip in a day.â
Shen Yian tenderly kissed Ye Liyan.
Lady Gong wasnât buried in the Ye family ancestral grounds, but in the Gong family ancestral grounds in the northern frontier. Though far, for Shen Yian at his current level, if he moved quickly, he could reach it in just an hour or two.
The couple lingered intimately for a while longer before getting up to wash and tidy themselves.
Just as they walked out of the room, they saw Xueguo dash across the courtyard in a flash, with Jinlian chasing behind, out of breath.
âXueguo, slow down!â
After Jinlian exchanged greetings with the two of them, she hurried off to chase Xueguo.
âThe weather is really nice. How about going to the flower and bird market with me later?â
âAs my husband wishes.â
After lunch, the couple took a carriage with Cheng Hai and the others, leaving the princeâs mansion.
The main purpose of this trip to the flower and bird market was to buy some plant seeds and potted flowers. He had his own use for them.
Additionally, he wanted to visit the Thousand Gold Pavilion again. Ye Feng was about to set off on a journey, and he wanted to prepare more gifts.
After browsing a while longer, they ran into a familiar face.
âFourth Brother.â
âSixth Brother?â Shen Jingyu uncertainly asked, looking at the mask on Shen Yianâs face.
âItâs me,â Shen Yian answered with a smile.
âSister-in-law is here too?â Shen Jingyu was surprised to see the pair of azure eyes beside him.
He had come here to buy some fish to feed the ravens and to see if there were any new bird species.
âGreetings, Your Highness the King of Song,â Ye Liyan nodded.
Shen Yian couldnât help teasing, âFourth Brother, why didnât Miss Gu come out with you for a stroll?â
âRuoyi has been unwell these past few days and hasnât left the mansion.â
âI see.â
Shen Yian nodded. Of course, he had sent an invitation to the Martial Marquisâs mansion for his wedding. They were all acquainted and had shared meals together, so they could be considered friends. It was simply inviting friends to his wedding, without any other implications.
Unexpectedly, Gu Ruoyi had her period that day and was too unwell to come. What surprised him was that Gu Qing personally brought a wedding gift.
Being able to invite people like Lu Wenxuan and Gu Qing, his prestige that day had almost gone through the roof. The next day, many rumors began to spread, saying he would be the true crown prince, the true successor. It was clearly intentionally spread by someone.
What could he do? If they say so, then so be it. He didnât attend court anyway, so out of sight, out of mind.
As the ancients said, idle talk exists daily, but if you donât listen, it doesnât exist.
But come to think of it, Shen Jingyu seemed to know Gu Ruoyiâs situation so well?
It seems he cares a great deal!
Hmm, his judgment was indeed as sharp as a stock market king. The King of Song stock had hit the limit up again!
Shen Yianâs inner thoughts continued:
Fifth Brother, oh Fifth Brother, you need to try harder! At this rate, you really wonât be able to compete with Fourth Brother.
For a moment, Shen Yian actually found himself wishing the answer wasnât so clear-cut. Second Brother and Third Brother havenât even entered the scene yet. Fourth Brother, please give them a chance!
âHm? Fourth Brother, whatâs wrong?â
Shen Jingyu suddenly froze in place, his handsome face wearing a very unnatural expression, his eyes full of shock.