Has The Princess Consort Come Out Today? - Chapter 8

Chapter 8

Liu Linlang stomped her foot, staring at her nails for a long time, but in the end, she couldn’t bring herself to ruin them.

She wouldn’t be defeated by this little setback! Hmph!

Meanwhile, Xie Jun also learned of the prelude that occurred at Xixia Pavilion this morning.

“You’re saying the Side Consort and the Princess Consort chatted happily, and the Princess Consort even did the Side Consort’s nails?”

“Yes.” The guard kneeling on the ground was skilled in lip-reading and reported everything from this morning to Xie Jun, including some things that even Ji Tian and Liu Linlang might not remember saying.

Xie Jun’s feelings were complex as he recalled the way Liu Linlang had begged him to dye her nails, saying she couldn’t bear to wash it off.

Moreover, Ji Tian was definitely slandering him; he hadn’t dyed over the edges, okay?

Forget it, his train of thought was being led astray by her; that wasn’t important. Xie Jun rubbed the thumb ring on his hand. Some things needed to be confirmed.

Then came the second day, the third day… Xie Jun was either at Liu Linlang’s place or with the other concubines.

Since the Princess Consort hadn’t obtained the household management rights and the Prince was staying at several other places in succession, the wind in the manor shifted instantly. All the servants, high and low, knew that the Princess Consort must not be favored by the Prince.

Qingyu looked at the dark circles under her mistress’s eyes with deep sadness. It’s all because I’m useless; the Princess Consort must be so heartbroken she can’t sleep at night, her complexion has even worsened.

“Princess Consort, should I go invite the Prince to have dinner with you?” Qingyu spoke tentatively after helping Ji Tian wake up from her afternoon nap.

“What? Why? No.” Ji Tian refused decisively.

“You don’t need to force yourself. I know everything.” Qingyu clenched her fists.

What do you know… Ji Tian laughed in spite of herself. “What’s the matter?”

“You haven’t rested well lately.” Qingyu looked at her dark circles, her lips trembling.

This… mentioning this made Ji Tian feel guilty. She rubbed her nose: “I’ve been reading books too late lately, so I haven’t rested well. Don’t worry, I’m almost finished with the series. I won’t stay up late anymore.”

Qingyu still looked skeptical, so Ji Tian had to pinch the little girl’s face: “Relax, I’m not lying to you.”

“Your Highness, you are so good, the Prince will surely see your virtues.” Qingyu expressed her loyalty.

Ji Tian, who hadn’t even noticed Xie Jun hadn’t visited for days: ?

Hadn’t she been having too much fun these past few days? Not only could she roll around alone on that huge bed, but she also didn’t have to fearfully fake menstruation or make up excuses. Furthermore, her manicure business had expanded through word of mouth. Several concubines had used the excuse of paying respects to seek her expertise. Ji Tian’s social circle had opened up perfectly through manicures, and she had even made several friends.

For instance, the culprit behind her late nights—the storybooks—was recommended by her new friend Zhou Ling’er. Speaking of which, the storybook industry in ancient times was actually quite developed and could cover anything… It was like a new world for Ji Tian. Plus, Ling’er had a massive stockpile. Ji Tian, having finally found some entertainment, fell into it headfirst.

the dark circles on her face were the result of huddling up at night to read storybooks.

She had no idea this had become evidence in the eyes of the servants of her sleepless nights and haggard appearance.

Cough cough.

Actually, when Liu Linlang saw her doing nails for so many people, she was originally angry and intended to confront her. But after learning Ji Tian was haggard from losing favor, she was instantly delighted and only wanted to come ridicule her and enjoy the show.

Though Ji Tian happened to be out that day visiting Ling’er to exchange books and do nails.

In short, Ji Tian’s life in the backyard was quite pleasant, while her every word and action was being placed on Xie Jun’s desk.

Xie Jun’s finger tapped lightly on the paper as a network formed in his mind.

No one in his backyard had an identity as simple as it appeared on the surface. Xie Jun didn’t believe Prince Chen’s faction wouldn’t make a move regarding his official wife. He had always been as cautious as possible.

Yet now, Xie Jun found he couldn’t quite read this Princess Consort.

He decided to go meet her.

Meanwhile, Ji Tian discovered her menstruation had arrived—for real this time.

Because she had faked it last time, she couldn’t let the maids know this time. Luckily, she had hidden her equipment last time. Just as Ji Tian was guiltily arming herself like a thief, she heard Qingyu’s overjoyed voice announcing the Prince’s arrival.

Ji Tian: …

I’m smiling so happily, heh, hehe.

But it was useless. Ji Tian quickly tidied herself up, putting on the smile she used when asking her dad for money: “Prince, you’ve come?”

“Has the Prince had dinner yet?”

“Not yet.” Xie Jun took her hand and said with a light smile: “I’ll eat here with the Princess Consort today.”

Imagine he’s a girl, he’s a girl, he’s a girl… Ji Tian mentally hypnotized herself frantically. After imagining him as a girl with her favorite type of face, Ji Tian finally felt a bit better. She smilingly withdrew her hand from Xie Jun’s grasp and said sweetly: “Then, I’ll have the servants serve the food. Prince, please have a seat.”

“No need, just let them serve it. Talk with me for a bit, Princess Consort.” Xie Jun took her wrist and pulled her to sit beside him.

Ji Tian: …He’s a girl, he’s a girl, he’s a girl…

Okay, that’s better.

She blinked her large, doll-like eyes and looked at Xie Jun affectionately: “I wonder what matters the Prince has come to discuss with this consort?”

“Oh? May I not seek the Princess Consort if there are no matters?” Xie Jun also lowered his head to look at her affectionately.

Endure, endure. Being held by his hand wasn’t disgusting. Though strange, it was better than her losing her temper with Xie Jun.

“Of course not. I was just curious, thinking the Prince must have many important things to do.”

“Is the Princess Consort blaming me for neglecting you?” Xie Jun curled his lips.

“Certainly not. Official business is more important; I am not someone who disregards the big picture.” Ji Tian refuted with a smile.

“I know. It’s just that there are still some matters between us that haven’t been handled.” Xie Jun gave an ambiguous smile.

Who has matters to handle with you!! To be honest, if you weren’t so handsome, I would definitely hit you for talking like that!!

While shouting the fiercest words in her heart, her face wore the most well-behaved expression.

“Prince, the food is here. Let’s eat.” Ji Tian withdrew her hand and, while Xie Jun wasn’t looking, wiped it on her skirt.

Go away, dirty thing, hmph!

“What did the Princess Consort say?”

“I said the Prince should sit and eat, haha. I’ll serve some food for you.”

You’re so annoying!!

However, there was no reason to pick a fight with food. After being angry for a short while, Ji Tian began to eat seriously. Her family’s educational philosophy was: the world is big, but when it’s time to eat, eating is the biggest priority. Only those who eat seriously can truly love life.

Besides, there was a battle to fight after dinner.

Xie Jun found the state Ji Tian was in to be quite wonderful—exceptionally vivid, and as if she were always without worry, even though she had been secretly bristling her fur a second ago.

His hand holding the chopsticks tightened slightly.

No matter how much time eating took, it would eventually end. And today, it seemed Xie Jun was going to stay and wait her out.

“How about resting early to continue what we didn’t finish that day, Princess Consort?” Xie Jun took a sip of tea, an ambiguous smile on his handsome face.

Ji Tian: …

“This… Prince, actually…”

“Actually what?” Xie Jun leaned closer to her, taking her hand and placing it on his chest. “Does the Princess Consort have any more problems?”

“Not exactly, it’s just…” Ji Tian pressed one hand against his chest while backing away.

What is wrong with this trash Prince? Looking so dignified yet being such a lecherous playboy. Little Ji really wants to give him a heavy punch.

“Actually, I caught a cold while sleeping recently and my stomach is acting up. It’s quite unrefined,” Ji Tian said in one breath, then paused to explain with a hesitant look: “So… Prince… you should still go to Side Consort Liu’s place.”

“Oh?” Xie Jun let go of her. “The Princess Consort’s body is uncomfortable again?”

Ji Tian nodded like a chick pecking at grain.

Xie Jun’s expression suddenly turned cold: “Does the Princess Consort have a grievance against me?”

“Of course not,” Ji Tian hurriedly argued to show her loyalty. “Being able to marry the Prince is my greatest blessing. It’s just that my body is frail and I am young. I’m always feeling unwell. I fear the Prince will have a bad impression of me, so I hope the Prince only sees my good side. Prince… please do not blame me.” She lowered her head, peeking at Xie Jun with her eyes.

Xie Jun let go of her and stood up straight. Hearing her words, he rubbed the thumb ring on his hand, a half-smile on his lips.

“The Princess Consort overthinks. I would naturally not be so.”

Ji Tian: …

Xie Jun: Heh.

Alas, Ji Tian sighed and decided she had to settle this with him from the start. Of course, she still had to protect her little life.

“Prince… actually I… actually I… I have a bold idea. I wonder if I should say it.” Ji Tian blinked her eyes, trying to be bewitching.

“Oh?” Xie Jun slowed his voice, indicating he was listening.

“Has the Prince ever wondered why a man has weaknesses?” Ji Tian lowered her voice, feigning depth.

“Oh? Why does the Princess Consort think a man has weaknesses?” A flash of interest appeared on Xie Jun’s face.

“Naturally, because of women.” Ji Tian spoke with conviction, using her experience from university debate competitions to quickly organize her thoughts and start talking nonsense: “The ancients already said: ‘Heroes find it hard to pass the gate of a beauty.’ A man’s greatest weakness is women, especially women he has feelings for. Especially when this person sits in the position of the Princess Consort, who represents the face of the Prince’s backyard.”

“The Princess Consort means?” Xie Jun blinked his beautiful eyes.

“This consort means we should promote a new type of relationship between men and women—pure and safe. That is—the roommate relationship.”

Xie Jun: “…”

“The Princess Consort means that I will become hopelessly obsessed with beauty and let the Princess Consort become my weakness? The Princess Consort is perhaps…” overestimating herself.

“Of course not! The Prince is tall, handsome, and suave; how could you be enchanted by ordinary beauty? It’s myself I’m worried about,” Ji Tian said, not hesitating to blacken her own name to escape. “The Prince is a dragon among men. Naturally, I would lose my heart to you. However, I am just an ordinary person of mediocre looks, and the Prince’s backyard is filled with many beauties who far surpass me.”

Ji Xiaotian, you’ve worked hard. To escape, you actually called yourself mediocre. Ji Tian was moved by her own sacrifice.

“This… I am a mortal and will inevitably become jealous because of this. Once I become jealous, I can no longer be a useful Princess Consort to the Prince. I cannot allow such a thing to happen! As the saying goes, pure friendship between men and women exists because there are no sexual thoughts. Without intimacy, there is no jealousy. Without jealousy, there is no betrayal. I can maintain the poise and understanding of a Princess Consort—never betraying, always professional. What you lose is merely a mediocre bed-partner, but what you gain is a unique, loyal, and capable wife!”

Xie Jun looked at her and raised the corners of his mouth: “Poised and understanding.”

Ji Tian nodded vigorously.

“Mediocre looks.”

Ji Tian nodded in pain.

“Never betraying.”

Ji Tian nodded sincerely.

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