Chapter 13: The Leisurely King, Part 2
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Chu Yuchuan picked up the mask from the ground and covered his face again, hiding his dark expression.
“Beloved, you have impressive skills.”
Yu Qingyan stared into his amber eyes, silently cursing herself for being blinded by beauty and falling into his trap.
“Your Highness’s charm strategy is executed flawlessly. I concede defeat.”
Chu Yuchuan’s gaze darkened. “Who exactly are you?”
“You call me ‘beloved’ all the time, yet you ask who I am?”
“I, the prince, am ignorant and uninformed—I had no idea the daughter of Yu Songnian was so formidable.”
“I think it’s the world that’s ignorant, completely unaware that the idle prince is so stunningly beautiful.”
Indeed, she was breathtaking.
The emperor was merely delicate-looking, but this idle prince was utterly captivating. No wonder he wore a mask—could a man be so handsome?
Chu Yuchuan’s expression beneath the mask grew even uglier—she had described him as beautiful! She had actually seen his face!
He stepped forward, lifted her chin with a hand, and ground his teeth, “Beloved, your beauty is rare; no wonder the emperor envies you.”
“I’ve only heard that poor families wear the same clothes, but I never imagined the royal family would share women too. How rare!”
“Sharp-tongued!” Chu Yuchuan sneered and shoved her onto the bed.
The emperor had just slaughtered the entire Yu family. Since morning until now, this woman’s actions were clearly more complicated than Yu Qingyan’s simple identity. Could she be sent by the emperor?
“If your intention is to pique my interest, then you’ve succeeded. Since you so eagerly desire my favor, I shall not disappoint!”
Yu Qingyan scoffed. This prince was far too narcissistic!
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“What are you laughing at!”
“Narcissism is a disease; it needs curing.”
Chu Yuchuan’s face darkened, and his movement paused. Suddenly, Yu Qingyan felt a chill on her body.
She was only wearing her undergarments, so now she was practically half-naked.
“If Your Highness prefers force, this concubine can’t help it... but in this respect, compared to you, the emperor is much better.”
Anger surged in Chu Yuchuan’s amber eyes. Yu Qingyan simply closed her eyes. After a moment, the weight on her body lifted as he withdrew.
She opened her eyes and tried to sit up, only to realize she was still stiff and immobile.
That damned idle prince—at least untie my pressure points before leaving!
“Miss! Are you alright?”
“I’m fine. You should go to sleep. Don’t come in again.”
“...Yes.”
The next morning, Yu Qingyan rubbed her sore neck and got out of bed. Cui’er kept her head down, occasionally blushing as she glanced at her.
“Miss, time to wash your face.”
“Why do you keep staring at me?”
“Miss, last night the prince...”
“I doubt he’ll bother me again. Any man would be overwhelmed by last night’s events. Good—that suits me just fine.”
After washing up, Yu Qingyan said, “I’m hungry. Let’s see what there is to eat.”
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“Breakfast is ready. I’ll go fetch it right away.”
Soon, a few dishes were laid out on the table.
“Where’s Magpie?”
“She’s waiting at the door.”
Yu Qingyan looked at her. “Hmm, you should go down too. Eat with her.”
“Yes.”
“After breakfast, come find me in the backyard.”
Cui’er brightened and replied quickly.
Xiuzhu Garden rarely saw visitors, and the backyard was even more secluded—it was a perfect refuge for her now.
“Run three more laps. No stopping.”
“Yes.”
Yu Qingyan turned to the suddenly appearing Magpie. “What’s the matter?”
“Princess, Chief Steward has arrived.”
“I understand. I’ll go now.” Yu Qingyan glanced at Cui’er. “Magpie, wait here until she finishes running, then come in to attend to her.”
“Yes.”