The scumbag was secretly having an affair, while I was openly having an affair with the prince.

Chapter 50 Approaching Seduction

Ye Shiting narrowed his eyes, “…”

absurd?

The person behind the scenes is unbelievable, which is why it seems absurd?

His gaze was fixed on the undisguised bitter smile on Yu Chi Ling's lips, his heart filled with both surprise and complex emotions.

emperor?

Or is it Consort Lan?

Regardless of which one it was, he knew it was time to stop this topic. So he changed the subject, asking meaningfully, "Your Highness, I've heard you already have someone you love, so what about my sister...?"

Ye Shitingfeng raised an eyebrow. "Rumor has it that my injuries were inflicted while saving my beloved. Brother-in-law, you should have seen my true condition. Do you still believe the rumors?"

Ye Shiting was stunned again, "..."

Rumors say that Prince Seung injured his leg and disfigured himself while saving his beloved, but Prince Seung's legs are unharmed. Although there are scars on his face, it now seems that it was most likely a disguise.

If that's the case, then his so-called 'sweetheart,' like his wounds, is also fake?!

As soon as this firm thought formed in his mind, a smile unconsciously appeared on his stern face.

He was worried that Prince Cheng was marrying his younger sister to win over their general's mansion, but it seems he was overthinking it.

Just then, Ye Shishu and Ninth Aunt brought in wine and dishes.

Seeing the two men with smiles on their faces, Ye Shishu asked, puzzled, "Big brother, what are you two talking about that makes you so happy?"

"Cough!" Yu Chiling coughed lightly, as if his throat was uncomfortable, and picked up his teacup to drink water again.

"Nothing much, just chatting about some trivial matters in the military." Ye Shiting glanced at his brother-in-law with a smile. Compared to his dark expression when he entered the room earlier, he was all smiles now. He even thought his sister standing next to her brother-in-law looked exceptionally well-matched.

Ye Shishu didn't press them to tell her what they had talked about. As she set the table with the wine and dishes, she said, "Brother, I only brought one pot of wine. You can just sip it. Second Brother might make a move at any time, so we have to be ready."

Yu Chi Ling turned to her and asked, "What happened to your second brother?"

Ye Shishu pursed her lips and said softly, "Your Highness, please have your meal first, and I will talk to you later."

Yu Chi Ling didn't press further, glancing at the stool beside him. "Sit down."

Ye Shishu obediently took her seat.

Recalling the exciting and ambiguous scene between the two of them, she felt both guilty and awkward facing her older brother now, fearing that he would say to her face that they were being too ridiculous.

However, Ye Shiting said nothing and even reached out to pick up her favorite dish.

Then he poured wine and drank with Yuchi Ling.

……

It's getting dark.

Ye Shijun had been kneeling in the ancestral hall for half a day, and was dozing off with his head down when he suddenly heard footsteps coming from behind him. He opened his eyes, turned around, and said in surprise, "Cousin Yunying, what brings you here?"

"Second cousin, I just woke up. I heard that you were punished by eldest cousin for me and didn't even have lunch. I felt really bad, so I brought you some food." Fan Yunying brought the food plate to his side, knelt down with him, and handed him the bowl of food. "Second cousin, it's still warm. Eat it while it's hot."

"This..." Ye Shijun looked at the food with difficulty, "If my elder brother finds out, I'm afraid he will punish me even more."

"Second cousin, I sneaked in, and I just checked, there's no one outside. Eat quickly, eldest cousin won't find out." Fan Yunying's beautiful face was full of self-reproach. "It's all my fault, I was careless and fell into the water. I'm useless and can't swim, and I even dragged you into this mess. Consider this meal my apology to you, I hope you won't be angry with me."

Ye Shijun grinned, revealing his teeth, "Cousin Yunying, what are you saying? It was my carelessness and lack of consideration that almost hurt you. It's only right that you be punished by your elder brother. This ancestral hall is gloomy and not suitable for you to stay for long. You just fell into the water, so you should go back and rest as soon as possible."

Seeing that he didn't take the bowl, Fan Yunying suddenly felt aggrieved. "Second cousin, you've been kneeling here for several hours without eating or drinking. I feel bad about it. If you don't eat the food I brought, it means you don't forgive me, and that will make me feel even worse."

Seeing that her eyes were red, Ye Shijun quickly took the bowl from her. "Okay, okay... I'll eat it. Don't do this. If my older brother sees this, he'll think I'm bullying you!"

Fan Yunying then handed him the chopsticks from the food plate.

Ye Shijun took the chopsticks and, without any further politeness, began to wolf down his food.

While he was eating, the bowl and chopsticks suddenly slipped from his hands, and as the food spilled, he also suddenly fell to the ground from the cushion.

"…!" Fan Yunying's almond-shaped eyes widened in shock.

Coming to her senses, she quickly moved closer to Ye Shijun's head, turned his face towards her, and looked at the food still in his mouth. For a moment, she was not only incredulous but also somewhat at a loss.

"How could this happen?"

The food contained acacia root, carefully prepared by my grandmother...

Eating this dish would only make one unable to resist, how could it possibly cause one to faint?

Did Grandma give me the wrong medicine?

Looking at the unconscious man, she inwardly resented her grandmother's failing eyesight, yet she had no choice but to continue. After all, there was no one else around, just the two of them, a lone man and woman in the ancestral hall. If anything happened, Shi Jun would be held responsible...

Thinking of this, she did not hesitate. She then moved all the cushions aside, squatted down next to Ye Shijun, and began to undress him.

"Cousin Yunying, what are you doing?" Suddenly, a clear, cold voice came from the doorway.

"what!"

Fan Yunying was so frightened that she screamed and turned to look at Ye Shishu, who had suddenly arrived. Her eyes were full of panic and fear.

"Second Brother!" Ye Shishu rushed forward, grabbed Ye Shijun's head, and shouted at the top of her lungs, "Help! Help!"

Hearing her cry, four guards rushed into the ancestral hall.

Ye Shishu said anxiously, "The Second Young Master has fainted! Quickly call Uncle Zhou!"

"Yes!" A guard accepted the order and ran out.

Fan Yunying slumped to the ground, her face deathly pale, trembling slightly. "Sister Shu'er...it's not my fault...Second cousin fainted on his own..."

Ye Shishu asked her coldly, "What are you doing here?"

Fan Yunying lowered her head and said, "I heard that my second cousin hasn't eaten all day... I thought he was being punished because of me... so... so I came to bring him food..."

Ye Shishu squinted at the overturned bowls and chopsticks on the ground. "Cousin Yunying, are you saying that my second brother fainted because he ate these things?"

Fan Yunying shook her head in panic, "No...no...I...I didn't do anything...I...I don't know..."