Qingqing stood by, her eyes filled with concern. "My lord, are you really alright?"
I gently shook my head. "I'm fine, Qingqing."
Qingqing seemed to understand something and softly said, "My lord, you don't need to worry too much. The Physician said a few days of rest will suffice."
I nodded, but in my heart, I thought that this illness came at just the right time.
As I was about to take out my book to read, Qingqing rushed in from outside, exclaiming, "My lord, my lord, Liu's maid has gotten into trouble!"
I immediately sat up straight, my curious eyes fixed on Qingqing, urging her to speak quickly. I grabbed some fried melon seeds I had made that were sitting on the bedside.
"Liu's maid took a pot of white fungus soup into the study when the servants weren't paying attention."
"I heard that the white fungus soup was made by Liu's maid herself. The moment the soup bowl was opened, it smelled burnt!"
"She even insisted on feeding it to the prince with a spoon and ended up spilling it all over him!"
"Then she was scolded by the prince and the servant guarding the study was punished as well."
The next day, I sat outside soaking up the sun and overheard the young maidservants gossiping.
They said that yesterday Liu's maid was dragged back to her own courtyard by a group of young servants.
It seemed that her days in the royal residence wouldn't be easy anymore.
After all, she had offended the prince.
Moreover, so many people had witnessed it.
Out of the corner of my eye, I saw the book I had written but hadn't sent out yet.
Suddenly, it hit me.
How could I have forgotten about these matters?
Our prince is seeking revenge? What kind of disgrace is this?
What secrets are involved? I hope I won't get dragged into this.
I just want to live a carefree life and not meet an early demise!
No way, I still need to inquire!
That night, I sat on the couch, cursing silently in my mind. I kept shifting positions, sometimes sitting up straight and other times leaning forward. It's all Qin Yunhao's fault for stirring up trouble! If I weren't eating while thinking, would I be feeling bloated and uncomfortable?
After releasing gas several times without relief, as soon as I sat down again, the pressure immediately escaped. I saw Qin Yunhao standing at the door, followed by Qingqing and Steward Shi. I could only tighten up again and put on a smile, "Greetings to His Highness the Prince. I beg for your forgiveness; I'm not feeling well tonight and fear I might pass something to you, so I cannot serve you."
At this point, I held my breath tightly to make my face appear a bit flushed. The prince stared at me for a moment before suddenly laughing, "The Consort is truly considerate."
I thought: "..." Heh, I'm considerate of you? Hurry up and leave!
"The smell here isn't pleasant; Your Highness should return first," I said with a gentle smile and dignified demeanor, trying my best to use more refined words while hinting for him to leave quickly.
However, it seemed that this gentleman didn't understand and stood at the door sniffing. "What smell?"
I thought: "..." Headache.
Why does this person's intelligence fluctuate so much? Just as I was puzzled, the prince's expression suddenly changed as if he... understood.
Then—
"Poof..."
A loud and prolonged sound lasted at least three seconds! The prince was dumbfounded, and Qingqing was also stunned. I... felt refreshed.
Finally released, what a relief! After hearing that sound, the prince glanced at me with a complicated expression and then waved his sleeve as he left.
Qingqing looked worried. "Your Highness, you... this is bad."
"Hmm?"
"You did that in front of the prince... from now on, you might lose his favor."
"Oh."
Qingqing was speechless. "..."
What kind of reaction is that? I shot her a glance; if I lose his favor, so be it. People have their needs; I can't just suffer in silence.
Qingqing was exasperated by my attitude, but I didn't care.
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