Chapter 90: Chapter 90

Chapter 90: “Shut-in” Ye Liyan

A figure in white robes, with unbound black hair falling loosely over their shoulders, exuded an aura of languidness.

Ye Liyan stared blankly at the back for two seconds, then leaned gently against Shen Yian’s arm and shook her head. “Liyan hasn’t seen this person before...”

Both the silhouette and aura were unfamiliar to her.

Shen Yian paused, suddenly realizing that Ye Liyan indeed hadn’t met this person.

“It’s my mistake. You indeed haven’t met him, though he has sort of seen you.”

“Husband, who is he?” Ye Liyan’s curiosity grew.

“The number one shut-in of Great Qing.”@@novelbin@@

As soon as Shen Yian said it, he felt the title wasn’t quite right. By that measure, Ye Liyan could also be called a shut-in.

“The number one shut-in of Great Qing?”

Ye Liyan inwardly chuckled. Her husband was using unfamiliar terms again.

“He’s my elder brother, the current Crown Prince of Great Qing.”

Shen Yian stopped speaking in riddles and revealed the identity of the person before them. The man ahead was indeed Shen Muchen. He went on to explain the meaning of “shut-in.”

During their wedding, although Shen Muchen was present, Ye Liyan had worn a red veil. Strictly speaking, they hadn’t actually met face to face.

“Husband, would the previous Liyan be considered a shut-in?”

Ye Liyan was slightly surprised by the man’s identity, but after hearing the explanation of “shut-in,” her eyes gleamed mischievously as she spoke, her tone teasing.

“Hmm... why wouldn’t you be?” Shen Yian pretended to ponder before answering with a smile.

He enjoyed this feeling, reminiscent of couples playfully bantering in his previous life.

If a married couple always maintained formal respect, behaving properly every day, he might as well have married a mechanical puppet.

“Hus...band, Liyan is no longer a shut-in.” Ye Liyan’s voice was soft and whiny, as if trying to cajole her way out of the “shut-in” label.

Realizing she might have lost her composure, her cheeks reddened imperceptibly behind the mask.

“I didn’t say you are now, did I?” Shen Yian’s eyes sparkled with amusement.

The implication was that she had admitted to being a shut-in before.

“Husband always teases Liyan like this.” Ye Liyan turned her head away, seemingly upset.

“Sixth Brother?” Shen Muchen turned his head in surprise. Shen Yian’s aura was so well-concealed that he seemed to blend in with his surroundings. If not seen with the naked eye, one might not have noticed another person standing nearby.

Shen Yian removed his mask and smiled, “I didn’t expect to run into Big Brother here. What a coincidence.”

Shen Muchen smiled gently, “Indeed, what a coincidence.”

“Liyan pays her respects to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince,” Ye Liyan said, removing her mask and bowing.

“There’s no need for formalities, sister-in-law.”

Shen Yian looked at the woman with a veil covering her face beside Shen Muchen and asked knowingly, “Brother, who is this?”

“Qing Chan pays her respects to His Highness the King of Chu and the Princess Consort,” Qing Chan bowed her head in greeting.

Shen Yian feigned realization. He had seen Qing Chan a few times in the palace and already knew her identity. He gave a thumbs up and said in a low voice, “Big Brother, you’re quite the ladies’ man.”

“Sixth Brother is joking,” Shen Muchen shook his head with a smile, but his eyes examined Ye Liyan.

Sky-blue eyes, just like the rumors said. Is this the Heavenly Eye that the Master spoke of?

Apart from the unusual color, there didn’t seem to be anything particularly special about them.

After exchanging pleasantries, Shen Muchen explained why he had left the palace.

The reason was straightforward: he was bored of staying in the Eastern Palace and wanted to go out for a stroll.

“Does Father Emperor know?” Shen Yian raised an eyebrow. Given his brother’s condition, forget about leaving Tianwu City, even leaving the palace required the old man’s approval.

“Father Emperor probably knows.”

“I see.”

So he didn’t tell the old man, but the old man knows he’s out.

“Big Brother, here,” Shen Yian took out a new mask and handed it over.

Shen Muchen looked slightly confused.

“Many people in Tianwu City have seen Big Brother. It’s safer to wear this, especially to be wary of those inspectors.”

“Thank you,” Shen Muchen took the mask and paused for a second before speaking.

“We’re brothers, no need for thanks.” After saying this, Shen Yian leaned in closer and asked mysteriously, “Actually, Sixth Brother has always had something he wanted to ask Big Brother.”

“What is it?” Shen Muchen and Qing Chan both showed curious expressions.

“When are you going to hold your wedding ceremony?”