Report to the Empress and the Eldest Princess: They're using the system to poach your men.

Chapter 157 Sharing the Moonlight, Counting Down Together

Ling Yuan spent four days recuperating from her injuries at Weiyang Palace, and every day she only bothered Ruoying to see Shen Sangwan.

All that responded to her was silence. If you accidentally angered her, you would be met with a brutal beating, and it would all happen in places where no one could see you.

She never learned her lesson. Although it hurt a lot, there were no visible wounds and the injuries weren't serious. She even began to suspect that Ruoying had poisoned her with some kind of curse.

This is Ruoying's unique skill, which she has practiced for many years. It can cause pain without causing injury, making it a great way to torture people.

"If you keep fighting, there will be no one to save His Highness's beloved tomorrow."

Ling Yuan, who was being beaten and begging for mercy, huddled in the corner and howled.

"Why are you doing this? Do you have to beg for a beating to feel better?"

Hearing the other party beg for mercy, Ruoying stopped and returned to the doorway, standing there like a guardian deity, expressionless and ignoring Lingyuan.

"Hey—Wood, go tell your Highness that she must come tonight. If she doesn't come, I won't care whether the Princess lives or dies."

"Also, send the things written on this paper here tonight."

Since Ruoying still didn't move, Lingyuan had no choice but to walk towards the door in an odd manner and stuff the paper in her hand into Ruoying's arms.

She had been hoping to tease him a little, but Ruoying raised her hand, ready to give her another beating. Startled, she quickly shrank back, saying, "I...I was just kidding, please...please don't hit me."

Ruoying took out the paper from her bosom, then called over a palace maid waiting outside and asked her to take it to Weiyang Palace for Shen Sangwan, and also to convey what Ling Yuan had just said.

"Xiangshan Hot Spring"

The journey from Xiangshan to the Imperial City of Zhongdu takes two days. There are many springs on the mountain, one of which is in a relatively quiet location, perfect for two people to enjoy alone. It has never been open to the public.

The real owner behind this place is Shen Yujing, but it is managed by a famous person in Kyoto who is good at managing things. Today, because of the arrival of Shen Yujing and Lin Wanyi, there is not a single pedestrian in Xiangshan.

The journey up the mountain was quiet and peaceful, with only the melodious chirping of birds. The fresh air filling her nostrils allowed Lin Wanyi to finally experience a touch of vitality.

The pool contains not only natural spring water, but also flower petals, so your body will be fragrant after bathing.

The hot spring water flows out gently, and the steam rises, making it feel like stepping into a fairyland.

"Your Highness, may we stay a few more days this time?"

“This is the property of the Prince’s Mansion. A-Wan can stay as long as she wants. If A-Wan wants to stay here until New Year’s Eve, that’s fine too.”

Shen Yujing held Lin Wanyi in his arms, his eyes overflowing with tenderness that seemed to drown her.

A person who regains a normal complexion and speaks with an exceptionally gentle manner is truly someone who can easily deceive anyone.

Lin Wanyi gently stroked Shen Yujing's cheek, "But if we stay until New Year's Eve, and neither of us is there for the palace's New Year's banquet, what will the Empress Dowager and His Majesty do..."

"Awan, just be comfortable and at ease. I will handle all the other complicated matters."

"If only you could always be like this!"

Lin Wanyi kept rubbing Shen Yujing's left cheek with her fingertips. Although her eyes were full of tenderness, there was also a hint of resentment that was hard to detect. "Then I will listen to Your Highness and stay until the New Year's Eve before going back."

After a pause, she suddenly wrapped her arms around his waist. "Would Your Highness like to come with me?"

"Since Awan has invited me, I will naturally grant her request."

After Shen Yujing finished speaking, he tried to pick up Lin Wanyi around the waist, but she stopped him.

"Your Highness, would you please change your clothes first? The clothes I am wearing were specially made by Your Highness, and it would be a real shame to ruin them."

"it is good."

As long as Lin Wanyi is obedient, he will agree to whatever she says without hesitation.

The two went hand in hand to the nearby wooden house, changed into lighter clothes, and then went down into the hot spring pool.

Instantly enveloped in warmth, the spring water was soft and smooth, and the surrounding air was filled with a misty heat, mixed with the fragrance of flowers.

Sitting in the pool, Lin Wanyi's long-tense nerves finally relaxed.

If she can't find a way to relieve her mental distress, she might be driven mad in the Prince Ming's mansion.

Before an incense stick's time had even passed, she was enjoying the comfort with her eyes closed when Shen Yujing pulled her into his arms.

"Ah Wan, you will always stay by my side and never leave me, right?"

Shen Yujing's sudden change of topic set off alarm bells in her mind, making her wonder if he had already discovered her intentions. For a moment, she dared not respond.

"Awan?"

"I am here."

"Will Awan abandon me?"

Shen Yujing rested his head on Lin Wanyi's shoulder, his hands holding her waist tightly.

"I have been married to Your Highness for nearly half a year, why do you still ask me such foolish questions?"

Lin Wanyi chose to avoid answering, but Shen Yujing was unwilling to let it go and pressed for an answer again, as if he was trying to confirm something over and over again.

"Awan, answer my question."

A pain shot through her waist, and Lin Wanyi knew that if she didn't answer, she would immediately anger the other party.

She lowered her body and softened her voice, "As long as Your Highness does not abandon me, I will always be here."

Only after receiving a response did Shen Yujing loosen his grip slightly.

Although she had temporarily stabilized the situation, Lin Wanyi dared not relax her vigilance in the slightest.

This was nothing short of a warning, reminding her not to go astray.

The breath exhaled from her nose pattered against her neck. Because of the hot spring, she couldn't feel how hot it was. Lin Wanyi thought the other person would make things difficult for her, but after a long time, they just held her tightly.

Gradually, I could hear steady breathing.

"Is it asleep?"

"Your Majesty?"

After calling out several times without receiving a response, Lin Wanyi dared not move and could only sit cross-legged, "enjoying" the hot spring bath.

The spring water temperature was just right, but Lin Wanyi knew she couldn't soak for too long. About half an hour later, she woke up Shen Yujing, who was lying on top of her.

The two maids who were assigned by the steward to serve Lin Wanyi were just over twelve years old. They were very careful and considerate in dressing her.

"Does Awan want to go back and rest, or...?"

"Your Highness, would you mind accompanying me for a quiet stroll in this wood?"

"it is good."

The two, dressed, walked out of the courtyard one after the other.

The moon is beautiful tonight, the full moon hangs high, and the silvery light cast by it illuminates the path beneath our feet very clearly.

"Has Your Highness ever heard a saying?"

"Ok?"

"Frost and snow cover our heads, yet we've grown old together. Tonight, the moonlight shines on us, just like silver frost."

Shen Yujing paused slightly, stopping to look intently at Lin Wanyi.

His eyes showed a slight fluctuation of emotions, a mixture of surprise and barely suppressed excitement.

For someone like Shen Yujing, winning him over psychologically is the best approach.

Lin Wanyi knew very well that to lower the other party's guard, she had to use all sorts of deceptive tactics.