CH 142.2

Translator – Xiao He Lian

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Chapter 142.2

“Young Master, you are doing a good job, it’s just that you are confused and you can’t see it from where you stand.” Ruo Fang held Wen Chi’s hand, her tone firm, “No matter how much you are afraid of giving birth, this servant girl has never heard the words of not wanting a child out of your mouth. And also His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, you may not know that His Royal Highness has asked Eunuch Zhu to secretly prepare all the things for the child before he is ten years old.”

Wen Chi was slightly stunned: “Shi Ye…”

Ruo Fang couldn’t help laughing when she thought of this incident. She covered her mouth and smiled: “His Royal Highness the Crown Prince seems to be the calmest person on the surface, but in fact he is panicking more than us. His Royal Highness is also going to be a father for the first time. No matter what he does, everything feels new for him too and he can’t wait to plan for the child’s future.”

This was the first time Wen Chi heard about these things about Shi Ye and he felt it was novel: “He didn’t even tell me these things.”

“His Royal Highness is too proud and wants a face. It would be weird if he took the initiative to tell you this.” Ruo Fang said. Then her expression became serious again, “Young Master, this child is actually very lucky. He was reincarnated as your and His Highness’s child. You only have him because you love each other sincerely, without any conspiracy or interests.”

She smiled and added, “Difficulties can always be overcome. Young master is a strong person and will definitely be able to take this step!”

Wen Chi opened his mouth but didn’t speak for a long time.

There were ripples in his heart, and slowly, that layer of negative emotions seemed to have been swept away.

He remembered that Shi Ye often got up in the middle of the night to tuck the corners of his quilt for him, sometimes holding his chin up and looking at him for a long time, until he woke up in a daze before lying down.

Although Shi Ye said little, his love for this child had already been clearly shown on his face and actions. His expectations for the child were no less than Young Master Zhang’s.

Wen Chi thought of his recurring moods over the past few months and felt even more guilty. He took a breath and smiled at Ruo Fang: “Thank you, Ruo Fang.”

Ruo Fang also smiled and said: “If there is something that the young master cannot figure out, you can talk to this servant. Although this servant reads less books, this servant girl can also accompany you to talk and help you to relieve your boredom.”

Wen Chi nodded.

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When he returned to his residence, it was evening. Wen Chi went to the bedroom and then the study room but did not see Shi Ye.

Shi Ye hadn’t come for two or three days. Wen Chi knew that he was busy but he couldn’t help but feel disappointed.

Xiao Shuanzi saw Wen Chi’s expression from the side and came up to comfort him softly: “Young Master, I heard that the succession ceremony will be held after the Emperor is buried. At that time, the Young Master will move back to the palace. No matter whether it is His Highness the Crown Prince who wants to see the Young Master or Young Master who wants to see His Royal Highness, it’s a lot more convenient.”

Wen Chi said: “It’s still early.”

Xiao Shuanzi hurriedly said: “It will happen soon.”

Wen Chi sighed and said he hoped so, then turned and walked out of the study.

Xiao Shuanzi hurriedly followed and said in Wen Chi’s ear: “When His Royal Highness the Crown Prince succeeds to the throne, he will be able to give the Young Master a better status and the Young Master’s child will also be the eldest son of the Emperor. Now that His Highness the Crown Prince has dismissed all those Young Masters and concubines in the Eastern Palace, as long as Young Master puts in more effort, maybe the next Crown Prince will also be able to come out from Young Master’s tummy.”

Wen Chi was stunned for a moment, then looked back at Xiao Shuanzi who was beaming with joy.

Xiao Shuanzi thought Wen Chi didn’t understand what he meant, so he felt awkward for a moment, then raised his hands and tapped his two index fingers together: “Just work harder like this…”

Wen Chi was amused by Xiao Shuanzi’s movements.

Xiao Shuanzi froze, his hands still raised in the air, but his whole face suddenly turned red: “Aiya, Young Master, why are you laughing?”

Wen Chi teased: “I don;t think you quite understand it.”

Xiao Shuanzi was a little shy. He scratched his head and stammered: “Young Master, don’t be offended. I have been sold into the palace since I was a child and have been influenced by the harem. Although I have never experienced these things, I know some things. If the young master has something he doesn’t understand, I can still explain it to you.”

“…” The corners of Wen Chi’s mouth twitched, “I appreciate your kindness, but this is unnecessary.”

Xiao Shuanzi thought Wen Chi was also shy, so he immediately lowered the corner of his mouth and said solemnly: “Young Master, you must take such an important matter to heart.  Although the Crown Prince currently has only one person in his harem, it is possible that several new people will come in at any time. With so many positions in the three palaces and six courtyards

, there will be many pairs of eyes staring at them. If those new people are allowed to conceive children, their status will rise and your status may be threatened.”

Wen Chi suddenly stopped after hearing this.

Seeing this, Xiao Shuanzi quickly positioned himself behind Wen Chi.

Wen Chi turned around and took a closer look at the calculating look on Xiao Shuanzi’s pretty face and couldn’t help but sigh: “It’s just like what was shown in the TV dramas.”

Xiao Shuanzi said blankly: “Young Master, what are you talking about? I don’t understand what you said.”

“It’s nothing.” Wen Chi patted Xiao Shuanzi’s shoulder and said seriously, “I have written down everything you said. Thank you.”

Looking at Wen Chi’s reaction, Xiao Shuanzi knew that the other party had not taken his words into his heart and was anxious and helpless. But Wen Chi had already said so and as someone close to the Crown Prince, he naturally couldn’t get involved any further. Finally, he had to let out a sigh.

But after enduring it for a while, he still couldn’t hold it back: “Young Master, don’t blame me for talking too much. I often heard Eunuch Zhu say that he usually prepared for danger in times of peace. Young Master is now the favorite of His Highness the Crown Prince, but since ancient times, which emperor has not had three palaces and six courtyards? Today it’s you, tomorrow it’s someone else. After all, the mother is more valuable than the child and having more children is the most important thing…”

Before Xiao Shuanzi finished speaking, he was suddenly interrupted by a scolding voice: “Xiao Shuanzi, what are you talking about?!”

Xiao Shuanzi, who was caught off guard was so frightened that he almost fell to the ground.

Wen Chi was also startled. He raised his head and looked behind Xiao Shuanzi, only to see Shi Ye and Eunuch Zhu standing next to a stone pillar for some unknown reason.

Shi Ye originally had an expressionless face, but after meeting Wen Chi’s gaze, he smiled with the corner of his mouth. His smile was very shallow, but his eyes were full of soft light, which softened his whole temperament. The person beside him, Eunuch Zhu, however, looked furious.

Eunuch Zhu came over and pinched Xiao Shuanzi’s ears.

Xiao Shuanzi screamed in pain.

“Great, you are very capable, aren’t you? You dare to let out all kinds of farts, right?” Eunuch Zhu scolded angrily, “When is it be your turn to make irresponsible remarks about His Highness and Young Master’s affairs? Since your skin is itching so much, I’ll whip you right now!”