NFBE Chapter 38 You'll be heading for a wife-chasing nightmare if you keep going like this.
Chapter 38 You'll be heading for a wife-chasing nightmare if you keep going like this.
Yu Wan completely withered.
She slumped onto the bed, dejected, and let out a weak groan, muttering to herself, "What on earth is going on?"
The plot is so different from the original novel she read!
Yun Shang didn't hear what she said clearly.
They assumed she was afraid of Princess Tianyin's identity.
Seeing her actions, Yun Shang lowered her eyelids slightly and said slowly, "I will help you get justice."
Yu Wan raised her head and looked at Yun Shang with a strange expression.
This guy must be crazy.
He probably wants to go through a nightmare of trying to win back his wife, and he'll regret it later if he goes against Princess Tianyin for her sake.
In her heart, Yu Wan did not take Yun Shang's words seriously.
On the surface, Yu Wan quickly sat up, looked up at him with starry eyes, and said gratefully, "Thank you, my husband~"
Yun Shang's gaze faltered slightly, but he subtly shifted his eyes away.
He gave a curt "hmm" and said, "Take good care of yourself. I'll come see you again when I have time."
Yu Wan felt uncomfortable being alone with Yun Shang in the same space and couldn't wait for him to leave. She waved goodbye without any hesitation and said, "Then come again next time."
Yun Shang: "..." Something feels a bit strange.
Seeing Yun Shang come out of the house, Madam Shen was somewhat dissatisfied, "Why didn't you spend more time with Yu Niang?"
Yun Shang did not answer Shen's question, but only said, "Mother, where are the apologies they sent?"
Shen's attention was immediately diverted, and she led Yun Shang to a corner.
“It wasn’t appropriate to display these things outside Min’an Hall, so Mother asked everyone to move them here.”
"What do you plan to do with this pile of stuff?" Shen stared at him.
If he dares to accept this pile of stuff, she'll never forgive him!
Fortunately, Yun Shang did not disappoint her.
"I had it sent back intact."
Madam Shen was pleased, but then a worry crept onto her brow as she thought of something. "If we do this, we'll offend those important people. Will they retaliate against us?"
For them, opposing the high-ranking nobles was like an ant trying to shake a tree.
But Shen couldn't just swallow her anger.
Why was her daughter-in-law harmed for no reason?!
Yun Shang looked at Madam Shen and told her not to worry, "Mother, I will handle these matters."
……
A quarter of an hour later, the apology gifts sent by Prince Chen through Mingwei were returned untouched.
Prince Chen and Princess Tianyin had been keeping a close eye on the movements of Min'an Hall, and they knew about the delivery when the items were sent over.
When Prince Chen learned of this, he felt helpless.
He was not angry about this; instead, he ordered Mingwei to prepare a carriage.
Mingwei was puzzled. "Your Highness, Yunshang is just a poor scholar. If you have given him so many gifts as an apology, why is he so ungrateful?"
Prince Chen asked, "Do you really think Yun Shang is only upset about Tian Yin bullying his wife?"
Mingwei was stunned, his mind filled with questions. "Isn't that right?"
Once seated in the carriage, Prince Chen sighed and explained to his dim-witted guard.
Why do you think a little beggar appeared halfway through the journey?
Mingwei's eyes widened slowly, somewhat incredulous. "That little beggar was arranged by Yun Shang?"
Prince Chen leaned back on the soft pillow and hummed in agreement. "When we met at the Jade Treasure Pavilion before, he asked me—"
"If any princes, nobles, or my close associates oppress the powerless and vulnerable people without cause, I will take action if I become aware of the matter."
"Now, by chance, Tianyin has done this. He sent the little beggar to block the road, firstly to test whether I have any compassion for the weak, and secondly to test my attitude towards those in power who oppress the people."
Mingwei swallowed hard. He had no idea that a mere beggar blocking his way could have so many complicated thoughts behind it all.
Prince Chen suddenly laughed out loud, “Since ancient times, wealth has been a powerful motivator. Few poor people can resist the temptation of money. The fact that Yun Shang and the Yun family were able to return everything so decisively has impressed me.”
Mingwei pursed his lips. "Maybe they want more."
Prince Chen shook his head in disagreement after hearing this, "If you don't believe me, just wait and see."
This time, Prince Chen's carriage was not blocked by anything, and he traveled all the way to Bailu Academy. Dean Xie came out to greet him personally when he learned of Prince Chen's arrival.
“Your Highness, if you wish to see any student, you can simply tell me. There is no need for you to come in person.” Xie Qizheng frowned slightly.
Prince Chen was kind and benevolent, a rare gem among Emperor Wenjing's dozen or so sons, but unfortunately he was born with a poor health.
Winters in Huicheng County are much colder than in Shengjing, and he was genuinely worried about Prince Chen's health.
Prince Chen understood Xie Qizheng's meaning, twirled his cloak with his fingertips, and chuckled, "I'm wearing a lot of clothes, nothing will happen to me."
His speech and behavior showed no trace of a prince's airs.
Xie Qizheng sighed imperceptibly and quickly invited the person into the main hall.
He ordered a brazier and hot tea to be prepared, and Xie Qizheng asked, "Your Highness, which student have you come to the academy for?"
Although he asked the question, Xie Qizheng already had an answer in his heart.
Sure enough, Prince Chen said while drinking tea, "I have come to see Yun Shang."
Xie Qizheng immediately summoned his page, "Go and fetch Yun Shang."
The pageboy left as instructed, while Xie Qizheng silently observed Prince Chen's expression.
He had heard that Yun Shang had returned all the apology gifts sent by Prince Chen.
They also knew about Yun Shang's plan to send the little beggar to block the road.
He didn't expect that Yun Shang, who outwardly agreed to let the matter drop, would turn around and plot against Prince Chen.
That's Prince Chen!
Although he had always known that Yun Shang seemed aloof and indifferent, but was actually arrogant and stubborn at heart, he never imagined that he would even dare to scheme against Prince Chen!
He cursed the troublesome student in his mind, then footsteps sounded at the door, and a figure entered the main hall.
His expression was calm and indifferent, his back was straight, and his steps were unhurried, exuding an aloofness that kept people at a distance.
"This student greets Your Highness." Yun Shang bowed respectfully.
Prince Chen smiled faintly, coughed lightly twice, covered his mouth, and gestured with his hand, "No need to stand, sit down and answer."
Xie Qizheng breathed a slight sigh of relief upon seeing this.
Prince Chen's amiable attitude suggests that he did not take the matter of apologizing to heart.
"Thank you, Dean." Prince Chen said with a smile, "I would like to have a private talk with Yun Shang."
Xie Qizheng immediately got up to take his leave.
Only Prince Chen and Yun Shang remained in the hall.
Prince Chen personally poured him tea, saying, "Try this. This is my favorite Yunding Xuejian tea. Yingxi can only produce 100 jin of it each year, and only members of the royal family can drink this tea."
Yun Shang glanced down at the cup of tea but did not pick it up.
Instead, in front of Prince Chen, he poured another pot of tea.
It was the ordinary tea that Xie Qizheng had just drunk.
He took a sip, looked up and met Prince Chen's gaze. "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness, but I come from a humble background and am used to drinking large jars of tea that cost one or two taels of silver. I'm afraid I can't appreciate the uniqueness of this cup of Yunding Xuejian."
The smile on Prince Chen's face froze slightly, and his gaze instantly turned cold.