Harem Daily Life

Chapter 1022 Your son is almost wronged to death

He Yinuo frowned, her lips pouting so much they could hold an oil lamp: "Your subject just happened to pass by and saw it by accident. Besides, if it weren't for your subject, that Young Master Chen might not have been sentenced to death today. If Your Majesty still blames your subject, then your subject is truly wronged and has nowhere to appeal, and is almost wronged to death."

He Yue and He Yanran found it amusing. Among the sisters, if you were to ask who was the most quick-witted, it would undoubtedly be Yu Nuo.

Tao Yanyan glanced at her: "How old are you? After listening to those things, your mind is almost impure."

He Yinuo hummed twice: "I've already heard it, how can I wipe it all off my head with a handkerchief? But don't worry, Mother. Although I heard some bad things, I have the ability to discern and won't be affected. So please don't worry about it."

Tao Yanyan glared at her: "What about in the future? If you encounter something like this in the future, you should avoid it, you know?" Seeing two grown men being so affectionate, aren't you afraid of getting a sty?

He Yinuo stuck out her tongue: "Okay, okay, relax. Next time we meet, I'll tell my legs to walk faster and not stop; I'll tell my hands to cover my ears and not listen, okay?"

Everyone laughed, and Tao Yanyan was so annoyed by her that she didn't want to say anything more.

Xiao Nan found some dry clothes at the princess's residence, changed into them, and returned home. Xiao Da noticed that his young master was dressed differently from when he went out and asked him about it. Xiao Nan didn't say anything, but simply told Xiao Da to make a bowl of ginger soup before going to take a bath and change his clothes.

Soaking in the bathtub, Xiao Nan's pores opened up, and he finally relaxed.

The steam rose high in the air, and my thoughts drifted back to the moment earlier today when I held He Min in my arms.

Summer clothes are already thin, and when wet, a person's figure becomes faintly visible. He never expected that the seemingly slender and frail Third Princess would have such a good figure! Curvaceous and beautiful, she was captivating. Especially her charming appearance in his arms, she was simply adorable and obedient.

He carried her all the way to the backyard, found a guest room, and in his haste, he didn't have time to be discreet, looking at everything he could and couldn't see. The warmth of the Third Princess's body radiated through him, making his heart tremble with every second.

Whether it was the water being too hot or the weather being too hot, he suddenly felt uncomfortable all over, and a certain part of his body even began to stir.

"Do not look at what is improper, do not listen to what is improper, do not think about what is improper." Xiao Nan took a deep breath, trying to suppress the agitation in his heart, but he soon gave in.

"Sigh." Xiao Nan sighed and called out towards the door, "Xiao Da, go fetch a bucket of cold water."

Xiao Da, who was washing clothes outside, got up, went to the well, drew a bucket of cold water, and brought it into the house. He asked in confusion, "Young master, didn't you say you wanted to take a hot bath? Why do you want cold water now?"

Xiao Nan waved his hand, signaling him to leave.

Xiao Da felt that his young master was acting strangely, and turned to leave with suspicion.

Xiao Nan got up and poured a large bucket of cold water over his head. The icy water stimulated his skin and instantly made him much more awake.

"She is a princess, and I am just a lowly sixth-rank official. How could I be worthy of her? Ha, wishful thinking." Xiao Nan scoffed at himself, his eyes filled with desolation.

He Min returned to Yongtai Palace. Consort Xian had already received the news from the Empress and did not ask her any further questions. She only ordered people to prepare a hot spring for her to bathe in and ginger tea to ward off the cold.

Once He Min reached the inner chamber of the bedchamber, she finally relaxed. Recalling how she had almost been tricked earlier that day, her eyes darkened. Fortunately, she had been quick-witted and had dried her hair and changed her clothes. She had also persuaded Editor Xiao to spread rumors and mislead the public. Otherwise, she feared she wouldn't have escaped unscathed today.

She took a deep breath and submerged her entire body in the water, washing away her fatigue.

Qing'er came in to serve her bath, and after thinking for a moment, she said, "Princess, today Xiao Bianxiu has seen almost your entire body. Are you really not going to mind?"

Her wet clothes clung to her shapely figure, and since the two were in the same room, it was impossible for Editor Xiao not to have seen it clearly.

He Min opened her eyes: "Let's leave this matter here. They saved me, we can't repay kindness with enmity." She hadn't forgotten what her mother had said, that Xiao Bianxiu should be transferred out of the capital, and she couldn't harm him.

Qing'er muttered, "Actually, I think Editor Xiao is quite good, except... his family background is not good. As soon as he heard the cries, he rushed to save you without thinking of anything else, and he was even pointed at and gossiped about by so many people because of you. Afterwards, he did not try to repay the favor by asking for a reward. Such an upright young man is much better than those hypocritical noblemen."

He Min glared at her: "Don't I know he's good? But he doesn't like me at all! Get out, get out, this is so annoying."

Qing'er was kicked out, looking aggrieved. When she met Sixi, she couldn't help but say, "The princess always says that Editor Xiao doesn't like her, but she's never actually asked him directly!"

Si Xi glanced around and told her to lower her voice: "Empress Xiao didn't value Xiao's family background. Even if Xiao really likes the princess, he probably wouldn't dare to ask for her hand in marriage."

Qing'er opened her mouth, but in the end, she didn't say anything more.

Consort Xian sat in her bedchamber, growing angrier with each passing thought. Today, because of the Chen family's son, He Min was almost killed; this grudge could not go unavenged. She ordered paper and pen to be prepared; she needed to write to her father immediately, urging him not to let the Chen family off the hook.

The imperial court is a battlefield. If Lord Chen fails to properly educate his son, and the son he raised goes astray, then don't blame the Wang family for being impolite.

Lord Chen was indeed having a hard time. He didn't know how his son's trip to a banquet had caused him so much trouble. Not only had the Chen family become the laughing stock of the whole city, but he had also been severely scolded by Prince Jin.

The following day in court, Consort Xian's father, Lord Wang, also opposed him at every turn. No matter what he said, Lord Wang would refute and criticize him, making him unable to straighten his back.

His son, Chen Bin, was given fifty strokes of the cane by the Prefect of the Capital, and was crippled when he was carried back to the Chen family home. He dared not cause trouble for the Prefect, because it was Prince Jin who personally ordered the beating; could he possibly reason with Prince Jin?

He dared not complain to His Majesty. Who told his good-for-nothing son to try and frame the Third Princess? Although the Third Princess was raised under the tutelage of Consort Xian, she was still His Majesty's legitimate daughter born to his first wife! He could only blame his own son for being a toad trying to eat swan meat, and for failing to hide his homosexuality, which was exposed on the spot. He was truly useless and had completely lost face.

The only thing that comforted Lord Chen was that the Cheng family's son still had some conscience. After Chen Bin became disabled, he remained devoted to Chen Bin and even severed ties with the Cheng family, moved into the mansion, and was willing to take care of Chen Bin for the rest of his life.

This incident was spread by busybodies and unexpectedly became a hot topic in Beijing.

Tao Yanyan listened to the news Chang Tai had inquired about and said calmly, "This kind of relationship is not accepted by the world, and it is hard to believe that Young Master Cheng is so devoted." After saying that, she felt that something was missing today. She looked around and realized that He Yinuo had not appeared for a long time.

"Where's Nuo'er?" Usually, they would gather around her at this time, eating snacks.

Xianglan replied, "The Fifth Princess went to the Imperial Study. She said that she would also start studying from today. It seems that she was inspired by the Crown Prince and the two princes' diligent study habits and has also become more diligent."

Tao Yanyan was stunned for a moment: "Really? Ha, that's like the sun rising in the west."