Chapter 720: Chapter 719: 719: Jealousy

Huang Ying laughed, “Master always tends to think the best of people. Isn’t Jin Liangyuan just trying to attract the attention of the Crown Prince? Can’t you see that?”

“Since she is in the East Palace, she is the Crown Prince’s woman. Wanting to gain his favor is only natural,” Jiang Ning said, “This has nothing to do with whether or not she is a good person.”

Huang Ying said, “That’s true, but Jin Liangyuan is really too impatient and lacks manners. She just arrived in the palace, doesn’t she know that on the first and fifteenth of the month, the Crown Prince can only come to the Princess Consort’s room? She blatantly went to seduce him halfway there.”

Xiachu quietly laughed and asked, “Master, didn’t you tell the Crown Prince before not to go to another woman’s room? If the Crown Prince had followed Jin Liangyuan, wouldn’t you be angry?”

Jiang Ning chuckled and lowered her head to continue reading.

Xiachu was puzzled.

She followed Huang Ying to the outer chamber and asked curiously, “Is our Master really willing to let the Crown Prince go to someone else’s room or not? She had had an argument with him before and even drove him away in anger. But, how come she’s not angry when Jin Liangyuan seduces the Crown Prince?”

Huang Ying poked her forehead, “Are you stupid? Do you really think our Master is so narrow-minded and intolerant of others?”

“Then why is she still angering the Crown Prince over this?”

“If the Crown Prince was really angry, he should have followed Jin Liangyuan. Why would he scold her instead?”

“Ah, could it be that the Crown Prince was actually not angry?” Xiachu opened her eyes wide, “Our Master spoke so harshly, yet the Crown Prince doesn’t mind?”n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

“I’m afraid not only does the Crown Prince not mind, but he’s also secretly pleased.”

“Really?” Xiachu expressed disbelief.

Huang Ying laughed, “You’ll understand eventually.”

“Good sister, please tell me.” Xiachu grabbed her hand, not wanting to let go.

Dongxie came over and, when she heard their conversation, said, “It’s rare that our Master shows signs of jealousy and anger. It proves that she cares about the Crown Prince, and naturally, the Crown Prince is happy. If you can’t figure this out, then why are you still with Master? You might as well return to your own residence!”

Xiachu suddenly saw the light.

She saw Huang Ying preparing a food box and curiously asked, “Sister, what are you doing?”

“Preparing for Master.”

“Master doesn’t like to eat this, Sister, how could you forget?”

“It’s not for Master.”

Huang Ying handed the food box to her, “Take this to Master. Dongxie, it’s snowing outside. You both should be careful when going out with Master. Don’t forget to wear your thick clothes.”

Xiachu and Dongxie took the food box and went back to the warm pavilion.

After dinner, Jiang Ning wrapped herself in a large fur coat and, holding the food box and Dongxie’s hand, step by step came to the Crown Prince’s sleeping chamber.

Li Hongyuan was sitting behind his desk writing when he heard that the Princess Consort had arrived, he couldn’t help but be curious.

Unless necessary, she never took the initiative to come to him.

“Let her in,” Li Hongyuan ordered.

Li Quan hurriedly opened the curtain and invited Jiang Ning in.

Jiang Ning was wrapped tightly, only showing a pair of eyes, and brought a chill with her.

She took off her fur cloak and handed it to Li Quan, revealing a brocade blue jacket and skirt underneath. The candlelight shone on her, shimmering with a magnificent glow.

Li Hongyuan remarked, “It’s rare to see you wear this color.”

“Do you like it?” Jiang Ning asked.

Ignoring her question, Li Hongyuan asked, “Why are you here? Is it to check if I have gone to anyone else’s room?”

Jiang Ning took the food box, sat down across from him, and smiled, “I heard that Your Highness refused Jin Liangyuan this afternoon.”