Gu Qingheng only left the Crown Prince Residence after having dinner there. There was no other way; the Crown Prince insisted warmly that he stay for a al, and he couldn’t refuse. He even had a couple of drinks, so by the ti he returned ho, it was already quite dark.
However, Yang Ruxin was not asleep, waiting for him.
"Xinxin, thank you for waiting for ." Gu Qingheng’s tolerance for alcohol was actually quite good. This was thanks to his past ailnts when he had a la leg and blind eye. While Dao Xuzi was treating him, he used quite a bit of alcohol; several prescriptions were even brewed with spirits as a dium, so Gu’s alcohol tolerance was indeed excellent.
Yet, at this mont, looking at the woman waiting for him under the light, she had shed the innocence of a young girl and gained the allure of a woman, especially in those apricot eyes of hers, which were all about him...
"Drank so wine?" Yang Ruxin got up and took his hand to sit him down. "You didn’t co back for dinner, so I figured as much." As she spoke, she gestured to a bowl on the table. "Just brewed so pear juice, it’s soothing to drink."
The pears were cooked with water from a well in the dinsion. Not only did it cure hangovers, but it could also prolong life.
Gu Qingheng didn’t hesitate and drank it all in one go.
"Did the Crown Prince call you in to discuss the investigation?"
Gu Qingheng nodded, "Xinxin, I agreed that we would help, but whatever the outco, we won’t be held responsible."
"That’s good." Yang Ruxin nodded. "The key is, catching this culprit isn’t so easy."
"And the Crown Princess Consort has invited you for tea." Gu Qingheng, after drinking the pear juice, imdiately felt rejuvenated. "From her appearance, it seems like she might be pregnant, but she doesn’t dare to let others check her pulse, so she wants you to verify."
"Really?" Yang Ruxin smiled. "That’s a good thing." The Crown Prince is nearly thirty years old, if he still doesn’t have an heir, his position could be at risk.
"Tomorrow at noon in Baoyue Building." Gu Qingheng nodded. "I’ve promised on your behalf, and if the Crown Princess Consort is indeed pregnant, the Crown Prince will certainly let one of the concubines also beco pregnant..."
Yang Ruxin nodded, showing understanding. Many people would not want the Crown Prince to have offspring, so in order to protect the Crown Princess Consort, or rather the child in her belly, soone must stand in the front line.
But, why does it feel so sad?
"Alright, Xinxin, let’s hurry and get so rest." Gu Qingheng finished speaking, pulling Yang Ruxin up. "It’s really late."
"But I haven’t washed up yet..."
"Sleep first, then wash up after..."
Yang Ruxin eventually fell asleep from exhaustion. That guy, from the start, was as if on steroids, not resting for a mont. In the end, she seed to hear soone shouting outside, but then he lifted her onto the clouds, and after that... she didn’t know anything anymore.
When she opened her eyes again, the sun was already high in the sky. She quickly got up since the Crown Princess Consort had arranged to et her at noon in Baoyue Building. If she didn’t hurry, she would be late.
Du Juan heard the commotion and ca in to serve.
Once Yang Ruxin was dressed and started to comb her hair, Hong Yi and Lun Yi ca in to tidy up the bed and also lit so incense.
"This incense..." Yang Ruxin glanced at the censer. "Why is it different from what we used before?"
"It was just purchased by the butler, it’s produced by Baixue Building. The servant thought the scent was pretty good, so she took the liberty..." Hong Yi quickly took a couple of steps forward. "If Madam doesn’t like it, I can..."
Baixue Building is a store specializing in costics and spices, taking a high-end approach, but this ti they had added sothing extra to the incense.
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