Help! The innocent prince always tries to seduce me clumsily

Chu Shitong couldn't figure it out, so he stopped thinking about it.

No matter what Si Jingli is like, he is him after all, and as long as he is him, it's fine.

Chu Shitong didn't want to care about what happened to him.

He endured so much suffering for me in his previous life, so let him go in this life.

Chu Shitong sighed silently, and when she was about to get up, Si Jingli reached out and pulled her back into his arms, and with a dazed look on his face, he leaned against her again.

Chu Shitong didn't know when Si Jingli woke up. He thought it was because he shook his arm too hard just now.

"Your Highness, I have to go take care of some things."

Si Jingli was so sleepy that he couldn't even open his eyes. Hearing this, he hugged the person tightly in his arms and said vaguely: "No... You promised to accompany me..."

Chu Shitong had no choice but to give up and prepare to think about the matter about Shennv Mountain beside him first, and then make plans after the young master woke up.

But Si Jingli only lay in her arms for a moment before his body trembled, as if he suddenly woke up, and he withdrew his arms that were wrapped around her.

Chu Shitong looked at him strangely, "What's wrong, Your Highness?"

Si Jingli turned over and said lazily, "Go do what you want to do first. I will sleep for a while."

Chu Shitong was stunned for a moment. When did the young master become so magnanimous?

If she did it earlier, even if he woke up, he might not let her go to handle official business.

This sudden magnanimity made Chu Shitong lose his composure.

Is Si Jingli really magnanimous or is he angry?

She couldn't figure out the situation for a moment, so she had to use the most conservative method - coaxing people.

"Your Highness." Chu Shitong leaned over and hugged him, saying in a gentle voice, "I was wrong. I promised you that I would accompany you, but I forgot when I thought about other things. I broke my promise. Please forgive me this time, Your Highness."

Si Jingli didn't even raise his eyelids, and didn't seem to be speaking in a sarcastic manner.

"I'm not angry, go ahead."

Chu Shitong did not dare to move. Si Jingli yawned and said perfunctorily, "I just think it won't take long for you to deal with it after you wake up. If it delays the time for playing with you, it's better to let you deal with it first, so that you won't be distracted by other things when you are with me."

After hearing this, Chu Shitong was finally relieved. He gave him a light kiss on the center of his brow before swiftly getting up from the bed and tucking the quilt for him in a very good mood.

"Your Highness, have a good rest. I'll be back after I've dealt with the matter."

"Ah."

It was hard to tell what was wrong, but Chu Shitong still changed his clothes and went out to wash up with brisk steps.

The door was opened and closed, but the window was not closed. The cool breeze at noon blew into the house, dispersing some of the remaining warmth from last night.

Si Jingli slowly opened his eyes, and gently stroked the center of his eyebrows where he had been kissed with the back of his hand. His eyes were clear, without any of the sleepiness he had when he was talking just now, nor was there any sign of love when the two figures entangled last night.

He muttered to himself, his slightly hoarse voice sounding lazy and contented, yet stiff with a hint of regret and self-blame.

"You're going to take medicine again... If I had known..."

......

The wing next door.

Bishui was quite adept at preparing breakfast for Chu Shitong alone, after all, she didn't have to force herself to prepare eighteen dishes.

Two refreshing side dishes, a bowl of white porridge and a bowl of egg custard, this is her master's daily breakfast.

Carrying the light breakfast into the room, Bishui's whole body was filled with joy.

Qingyu was holding a map of Shennv Mountain and explaining the latest intelligence to Chu Shitong. When he saw Bishui coming up with breakfast, he tactfully prepared to step aside.

"No need." Chu Shitong stopped her, "You continue."

Qingyu swallowed and said, "I am not afraid of delaying Your Highness's breakfast. I am afraid that Your Highness will eat breakfast while I am explaining the map, and I will be greedy."

"..."

Chu Shitong simply couldn't bear to watch it.

Why are all the people left over from the previous dynasties like good-for-nothings, doing nothing but eating and sleeping?

"Then I won't eat. You talk first."

Just as Qingyu was about to speak, Bishui came forward unwillingly, brought the food to the table, and said, "Sister Qingyu, if you are hungry, just go and eat later. Your Highness works hard every day, how can I delay my meal just to wait for you?"

Seeing that Bishui was a little bit nervous, Qingyu touched her nose awkwardly and said, "I...I was just talking. Your Highness should eat while listening, otherwise little Bishui will be angry with me."

Chu Shitong rarely saw Bishui like this. She really looked like his personal maid. It was quite interesting when she got angry.

"it is good."

Regarding the Goddess Mountain, Nanxue has discovered an extremely hidden entrance to an underground palace in the past few days. She has led people to explore it, but the exploration is not yet complete.

Judging from the current exploration results, the underground palace was built very cleverly. Although it is deep underground, it covers a large area and has several windows that let in sunlight. They are not easy to notice from the outside because they are covered by lush flowers or streams.

There were indeed signs that people had lived there, including many servants' quarters, study rooms, and piano rooms. The interior structure was so ingeniously designed that it seemed even more magnificent than the imperial palace.

Nanxue's investigation results showed that it was uncertain whether there was anyone still inside, because three skeletons had been found along the way. Examination showed that they had been dead for at least three or four years, and they were all just bones.

The food stored in the underground palace has basically become moldy. The reason why it is uncertain is that there are many traps in the underground palace, which seem to be designed to prevent anyone from entering.

During their exploration, they saw a beautiful woman. Nan Xue said that the figure looked very much like Princess Tianxuan.

There were too many traps in the underground palace, and Nan Xue and others were unable to catch up with the figure.

There was no other exit in the underground palace. It seemed that the entrance was the only one they found. The people inside could not escape. They could only wait for Chu Shitong to come in person.

"Sister, I have seen the princess. If you say she looks like her, then it is very likely that she is the princess." Qingyu asked, "Your Highness, when will you leave?"

Chu Shitong lowered his eyes, stirred the porridge in the bowl, thought for a moment, and said, "Maybe in two days."

"Ah?" Qingyu was a little puzzled: "Sister has already found out so much, and is just waiting for you to go. If it is really the princess, then the sooner you see her, the better! You haven't seen the princess for so many years..."

"do not talk."

Chu Shitong put down the bowl and waved his hand to send him away: "Go down."

"It's only a few days, Your Highness..."

"Shut up."

Qingyu wanted to say something but stopped herself. She stood there anxiously for a long time. It was only after Bishui winked at her that she reluctantly went out.

Chu Shitong rested his arms on the table, rubbing his eyebrows, his long eyelashes drooping to hide the complex pain in his eyes.

Accompanying Si Jingli is just an excuse.

In fact, Chu Shitong was not prepared at all to face Xuan Wu Yue.

She didn't know what to do if she really met Xuan Wu Yue this time.

Should he kneel down in tears and call her mother, or should he remain cold-hearted and keep his distance and call her Princess Tianxuan?

She hasn't thought it through.

Bishui walked up to Chu Shitong and rubbed his temples. Looking at the table of breakfast that had hardly been touched, he just wanted to kick Qingyu out of the inn.

Chu Shitong held her hand, his brows still knitted, and asked, "Is the contraceptive soup ready?"

Bishui paused and said, "It should be ready soon."

"Bring it here."

"Yes."

She had a crazy night last night and was so tired that she couldn't move. She let Si Jingli bathe her and carry her to bed without even drinking the contraceptive soup.

As soon as he went out this morning, the first thing Chu Shitong did was to ask Bishui to boil the medicine. Because there was a gap of several hours in the process, in order to prevent any accidents, Chu Shitong also asked Bishui to use double the amount of herbs as usual.

When Bishui brought the medicine up, Chu Shitong looked at the medicine which was as thick as ink, and could smell that it was more bitter than before.

She drank the medicine in one breath without blinking, put the bowl down, and the bitterness in her mouth became more and more unbearable.

Bishui quickly handed over the candied fruit.

Chu Shitong waved his hands and refused to eat, picking up the cold tea beside him.

The bitterness of the cooling tea washed away the bitterness of the medicine.

I see the clear water with my eyes and feel the pain in my heart.

"Your Highness...please tell the prince...this contraceptive medicine is three times the normal contraceptive medicine. Using double the medicine this time will definitely be more harmful to your body. You haven't married the prince yet. What if you are hurt by this medicine?"

Chu Shitong eased the bitterness in his mouth, put down the teacup, breathed a sigh of relief, and had a blank expression, unable to tell whether he was happy or angry.

"How can it hurt? It's just infertility, but it won't kill anyone."

Bishui worriedly grabbed the handkerchief in her hand: "But...if you are really infertile, you will..."

"I can't get pregnant, let alone have a baby."

Chu Shitong spoke decisively. She looked up at the clear water. Her eyes, as clear as cold tea, were shining with a watery light.

"I am a man. I have been, I am now, and I will always be a man. Men cannot get pregnant and give birth to children. Bishui, remember this."

Bishui bit her lip and lowered her head sadly, "Yes."

......

It seemed that it was because the contraceptive soup that day was too bitter, or it might be because of excessive indulgence, Si Jingli behaved well in the next few days. Although he still wanted to be hugged and kissed, at least he didn't think about these troublesome things anymore.

Chu Shitong was also happy and peaceful.

A fire broke out suddenly in Zhoutong Prefecture, and most of the people in the prefecture were burned to death.

This incident became the biggest fun in Jiangzhou.

Because it was such a serious matter, the Jiangzhou prefect did not send anyone to investigate. Instead, he sent someone to go through the motions and considered the case closed.

However, there was a rumor circulating in Jiangzhou that the fire in Zhoutong Mansion was set by people sent by Chu Shifeng.

Zhou Tong angered Prince Yu, so Prince Yu dragged him out and chopped him to pieces. Then, not satisfied with his anger, he burned down Prince Yu's entire house.

I'm afraid Chu Shitong and Chu Shifeng know the rumors and the truth of this matter very well.

Chu Shifeng sent someone to deliver a letter to Chu Shitong, basically apologizing to Chu Shitong for Zhou Tong's behavior, and saying that Chu Shitong did a good job in burning down Zhou Tong's mansion, and there was no need to worry about subsequent accountability, as he had asked his grandfather to cover up the matter.

He also sent a bunch of silver notes, totaling one hundred thousand taels.

Someone was willing to handle Chu Shitong's funeral and offer money, so Chu Shitong was happy to play dumb.

But she didn't understand why Zhou Tong had knocked her out in the first place.

Judging from Chu Shifeng's attitude, this matter should have nothing to do with him. It might be Zhou Tong's own action in private, or it might be an excuse Chu Shifeng found when the matter was exposed.

But Chu Shitong didn't care.

For a dying person, everything he says is the same.

When Si Jingli left Jiangzhou, Chu Shifeng also left.

His reason for coming to Jiangzhou was not sufficient. He came here secretly, so he could not stay for more than a few days. He left without even daring to see Chu Shitong.

Si Jingli left because he promised Chu Shitong.

The two agreed that after the investigation of the matter was completed, Chu Shitong would take a month to go to Quanzhou to meet with him.

The agreement was made, and the young master left.

He left reluctantly in the morning, and in the afternoon Chu Shitong received a secret report from Rushuang.

It was said that the young master did not leave at all, but instead found a remote inn to stay in, and did not allow Rushuang to notify Chu Shitong.

Chu Shitong looked at the secret report in his hand and laughed unexpectedly.

I didn’t expect that the young master had really learned something.

Although it's not that precise.

Bishui was grinding ink for Chu Shitong. Seeing Chu Shitong smile, she couldn't help but smile along with him, "Your Highness is finally happy today."

Chu Shitong put away the note and asked casually, "Why? Was the king unhappy a few days ago?"

"Yes."

When Chu Shitong heard this answer, his smile gradually faded and he looked at her in confusion.

Bishui said, "Although His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has been accompanying Your Highness these days, Your Highness always seems absent-minded. Even when he smiles, he is not as happy as he was just now."

These words were like a blunt knife, slowly piercing into Chu Shitong's heart.

Were you always...smiling absent-mindedly?

With Si Jingli's sensitive personality, he would definitely discover it faster than Bishui.

He never said anything, but it was hard for him to endure this.

Chu Shitong seemed to understand why Si Jingli did not choose to leave Jiangzhou. Perhaps he felt that her situation here was not good and was reluctant to leave.

However, Chu Shitong was uneasy and kept thinking about what he should do if Xuan Wu Yue was really in the underground palace.

Should we recognize each other or not?

If it is recognition, what will happen next?

Should we bring her out and send someone to raise her secretly, or let her stay in the underground palace so as not to alert the enemy?

What if you don’t admit it?

Cut off the unnecessary mother-son relationship and pretend not to know each other from now on.

Chu Shitong thought of many possibilities. She was very afraid... very afraid that she, a child with an unknown origin and unclear bloodline, would be treated coldly by Xuan Wu Yue.

She had been hated by her adoptive mother Yun Xiangrong for so many years, and she really couldn't bear being hated by her biological mother anymore.

But she knew better than anyone that such a stunningly beautiful and proud princess would rather commit suicide in Qun Yu Tower than become a captive, being hidden away by the Chu family in this way and facing the child she was forced to give birth to.

How could I choose to accept it?

Not killing him directly with a knife was already considered merciful.

"Send someone to find His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and tell him that if he is not afraid of my anger, he should stay in hiding. If he is still a man, he should come to me immediately."

Bishui opened her eyes wide in surprise, "Didn't His Royal Highness leave for Quanzhou this morning?"

Chu Shitong smiled, "The young master has grown up and has become more cunning. I have always been the one to coax him whenever he gets angry. Now it's time for things to change."