Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
There was no time to lose. Yan Huaijing immediately left the manor with the pills, but when he stepped out of the courtyard, he bumped into Han Jingshu.
Han Jingshu had already gotten married to him a few months ago and was now his Princess Consort Jing.
Han Jingshu was wearing a royal blue dress with a waist. She was dressed very well. It was unknown if she was about to go out or had just returned.
Yan Huaijing composed himself and said gently, âItâs so late. Why arenât you resting yet?â
Han Jingshu smiled gently. âHow many times have I told Your Highness? Just call me Shuâer.â
âShuler,â Yan Huaijing called out forcefully. He was in a hurry to enter the palace and did not have the time to deal with Han Jingshu for too long.
Han Jingshu looked at the perfunctoriness and urgency that inadvertently flashed across Yan Huaijingâs face and asked, âYour Highness, are you leaving the manor?â
Yan Huaijing paused and said bluntly, âAh, Iâm going to the palace to deliver some medicine to Father.â
âWhat a coincidence,â Han Jingshu murmured.
âWhatâs wrong? Is Shuler also going to the palace? Did Mother summon Shuler?â
âNo, Mother didnât summon me. I said it was a coincidence because I just heard the news that Princely Heir has returned to the Capital and is about to visit Father.â
Although Yan Jiuchaoâs return to the Capital was not hidden from anyone, it did not stop at causing a stir in the city, especially when not many people knew that he had entered the palace to visit the Emperor. However, Han Jingshu was not an ordinary woman after all. She was both his Princess Consort and the daughter of the Prime Minister.
Yan Huaijing did not ask Han Jingshu who she had heard the news from. He was in a hurry to enter the palace before Yan Jiuchao, so he said to Han Jingshu, âHe could visit all he wants. Thereâs no conflict.â
Han Jingshu said, âPrincely Heir Yan must have heard the news that Father is seriously ill since he rushed back to the capital in such a hurry. Princely Heir Yan is still very filial to Father.â
âItâs getting late. If thereâs nothing else, Princess Consort, go back to your room and rest.â Yan Huaijing had no intention of continuing to talk to her. If Han Jingshu was a guest, then Yan Huaijingâs words just now were almost a disguised order to leave.
Han Jingshu pursed her lips. Before she could respond, a maidservant hurried over with a few exquisite brocade boxes. The maidservant bowed to the two of them. âGreetings, Your Highness. Greetings, Princess Consort.â
âHave you taken everything?â Han Jingshu asked.
The maidservant said, âPrincess Consort, Iâve counted them three times and confirmed that I brought them all.â
âYouâre going out?â Yan Huaijing asked.
Han Jingshu smiled. âMrs. Xiao gave birth. During the one-month-old banquet, I caught a cold and couldnât go to congratulate her. Now that Iâm better, I plan to visit Mrs. Xiao and Young Master Xiao.â
Yan Huaijing frowned slightly.
Han Jingshu caught a glimpse of his expression and quickly whispered, âI too, hope you can have one less enemy and one more ally, for Your Highnessâs sake. Back then, in order to save Prince Yan, Grand Marshal Xiao sent his troops south. It can be seen that at the critical moment, heâs still the person His Majesty values the most.â
Yan Huaijing said seriously, âHeâs Yan Jiuchaoâs stepfather! With Yan Jiuchao around, do you think he might join me?â
His tone was a little heavy, and Han Jingshu was slightly stunned. It was not that she did not know that Yan Huaijing actually did not have her in his heart, but ever since the wedding, the two of them had been respectful to each other. This was the first time he had spoken so harshly. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Han Jingshu explained softly, âFather said that if Prince Yan has already passed away, then itâs unlikely that Grand Marshal Xiao will join YOur Highness. However, Prince Yan has returned and he still has feelings for Mrs. Xiao. There will definitely be a competition between these two men. As long as we seize the opportunity, Grand Marshal Xiao can be used by Your Highness*
To be fair, Han Jingshuâs words made sense, but Yan Huaijing still felt a little uncomfortable. How close was she to the Prime Minister Manor when a
Princess Consort who married into the Prince Manor kept saying âFather saidâ? How much did the Prime Minister Manor want to interfere with the Prince Manor?
Han Jingshu bent her knees and bowed. âShuler and Father are also thinking for
Your Highness. If we have overstepped our bounds, please forgive us.â
Yan Huaijing reached out to help her up. âWhat are you talking about? Youâre my wife, and the Prime Minister is my father-in-law. If you really think about me, Iâll be overjoyed. Why would I blame you? If you want to visit Mrs. Xiao, then go. However, itâs a little late today. Iâm worried that itâll be inconvenient for you to go out. Why donât you go tomorrow?â
The last sentence was sincerely for Han Jingshu. A trace of joy flashed across
Han Jingshuâs eyes. She looked at Yan Huaijing gently. âAlright, Iâll listen to
Your Highness..â