On Our Wedding Night, I Discovered the Crown Prince's Hidden Illness-Chapter 48 - Mysterious Affinity

Chapter 48: Chapter 48 Mysterious Affinity

The night enveloped everything, a cool breeze whistling, the shadow of the lanterns flickering.

On the Observation Platform, Ye Yiheng looked towards Tingfeng Garden and asked in a cold voice, “What is she doing?”

Mo Chen followed the gaze of his master and knew that the ‘she’ His Highness referred to was Miss Lai. He responded, “Just now, Miao Zhu was sent to investigate Lady’s background.”

Upon hearing this, Ye Yiheng arched an eyebrow, “Oh?”

Why would she investigate Minmin’s background?

“Miao Zhu seems to have some skills. She mingled with the palace maids after a brief chat and learned all about Lady’s background,” Mo Chen said respectfully, “I cannot fathom why Miss Lai would be interested in Lady’s background.”

Beside him, Song Guo interjected with a smile, “Your Highness, in my opinion, could it be that Miss Lai is feeling jealous?”

Mo Chen scratched the back of his head, “Jealous?”

“It’s just another word for feeling envious,” Song Guo said with a beaming smile, “Your Highness initially said you wouldn’t go to the calligraphy competition, but after Lady convinced you, you agreed. Miss Lai is a woman, and women are sensitive by nature—surely, she feels jealous.”

Mo Chen burst into laughter, “You are not a woman.”

Nor a man.

Catching the hidden implication in his words, Song Guo glared at Mo Chen, “Your Highness should bring Ruofeng back; this joker should be thrown out.”

Ignoring the bickering between the two, Ye Yiheng’s handsome brows slightly furrowed.

Inside Tingfeng Garden at this moment.

Miao Zhu carefully packed away the calligraphy draft written by her mistress, rolling up the fine paper.

“Miss, when I went to investigate, it seemed that someone was following me.”

“In the Eastern Palace, what can ever be hidden from him?” Leng Yu Yan held a stained piece of paper in her palm and gently brushed it with a clean Wolf Brush, “It’s not as if it’s something worth hiding.”

Moreover, these past few days, she always felt like she was being watched inside the Eastern Palace.

Miao Zhu knew that her mistress was referring to the Crown Prince and fully understood that they were on someone else’s turf. She nodded repeatedly, “Miss is right.”

“Tomorrow, go find out what Lady likes to eat.”

“Alright, to win a person’s heart, you must first conquer their stomach!”

“Smart Miao Zhu!”

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The day of the calligraphy competition arrived quickly.

The academy required female students to wear school uniforms.

Early in the morning in each of the teaching buildings, there were countless students scrutinizing their appearances in small copper mirrors.

Seeing this, Lai Jiajia snorted and turned to Leng Yu Yan, “The way these girls preen themselves is simply disgusting.”

Beside her, Luo Meng’er quietly explained, “It’s not only that all the students from the Imperial College will come, but many Princes also heard that the Crown Prince would attend, so they followed suit. If they don’t dress up now, when will they?”

“My sister would be the most beautiful woman in the world if not for the blemishes on her face,” Lai Jiajia pouted, taking Leng Yu Yan by the hands, “Look at this figure—my sister in a school uniform is truly stunning.”

Leng Yu Yan smiled downcast, “Good looks can’t fill the belly.”

Mi Xinmei came over, “They say that every student at the calligraphy competition can participate, as long as one believes in one’s capabilities, they can go up and write a few words.”

“Really?” Lai Jiajia’s eyes lit up with the image of ingots, “One thousand taels of tuition fee could buy quite a few hair accessories.”

And it could also improve their living conditions.

“I’ve figured it out; my sister loves money,” Leng Yu Yan whispered, “Are you really in need of money?”

Lai Jiajia admitted frankly, “Yes, honestly, I am in need!”

The financial power in Leng Residence was held by the main branch, and her parents had little say.

The salary of her father went to her and her brother’s academy fees, and there wasn’t much left after the expenses.

Luo Meng’er shook her head, “Only one student in the whole academy can win it, and it’s sure to go to a student from Class A.”

Hearing this, Mi Xinmei’s eyes shone brightly, “Yu Yan, you should participate. My brother said your calligraphy is truly masterful!”

Leng Yu Yan waved her hand dismissively, using regular script deliberately when writing the recipe, which the Mi Family’s eldest brother still managed to see through, indicating he had some real understanding.

“Hmph, if her tracing and copying one character is enough to participate, then every one of us should be getting a thousand taels for tuition fees!”

The voice undoubtedly belonged to Xu Yaxiang.

It had been said recently that Mr. Xu was due for a promotion, which showed that the incident where Miss Xu had insulted the Crown Prince had led to no consequences whatsoever.

As a result, Xu Yaxiang was even more arrogant in the academy these days.

Many of the students from Class D were full of complaints about this.

Lai Jiajia suddenly stood up from her stool, “We’re having a conversation here; who said you could butt in?”

Xu Yaxiang mocked, “You few crooked melons and cracked dates think you can lecture me? Let me tell you, the only competition you might have a chance at is the one for ugliness, hahaha…”

Suddenly, someone outside shouted, announcing that Prince Liang and the Imperial College students had arrived.

It was then that Xu Yaxiang tidied her hair and left with a light laugh.

The students from Class D scrutinized themselves meticulously in the small copper mirror before swarming out like bees.

Such a spectacle was somewhat overwhelming for Leng Yu Yan.

Lai Jiajia rolled her eyes at the group, “Acting as if they’ve never seen a man before, it’s embarrassing.”

When the teacher came to notify everyone to go to the drill ground, he found only a few people left in Class D, including Leng Yu Yan and Lai Jiajia. He expressed his surprise, “Hurry to the drill ground, the Crown Prince will be arriving shortly.”

They stood and slowly made their way to the drill ground.

By the time they arrived, Ye Yiheng, Jian Lecheng, and Fan Minmin had just gotten there.

Everyone present bowed in greeting.

As she bowed her head, Lai Jiajia whispered to Leng Yu Yan, “Who is the woman beside the Crown Prince?”

“She’s his cousin.”

Hearing this, Lai Jiajia frowned and muttered, “No man is a good thing, except for my dad.”

Leng Yu Yan laughed, “If uncle hears this, he’ll surely be delighted.”

Underneath the white gauze, Ye Yiheng’s phoenix eyes narrowed slightly. Leng Yu Yan seemed to be whispering with someone. What matter made her smile so much that her eyes curled up?

Damn it.

This was the second time he’d tried to guess what she was thinking!

Song Guo noticed his master was a bit distracted and lifted his arm. Ye Yiheng realized this and spoke clearly, “At ease.”

The crowd stood up.

The Mountain Master greeted them with a smile, making pleasantries with Ye Yiheng.

At that moment, Wei Ruili spotted Leng Yu Yan in the crowd and was about to greet her, but saw Lai Yu advance towards Leng Yu Yan first, leaving him no choice but to retreat sullenly into the crowd.

Seeing Lai Yu, Leng Yu Yan felt pleased and introduced him with a smile to the person next to her, “This is Brother Lai.”

Lai Jiajia giggled, “I know, Heir Lai, our very own big brother.”

Mi Xinmei and Luo Meng’er together bowed in salutation.

“Let’s dispense with the formalities,” Lai Yu said as he gestured with a lifting hand, then continued, “Lai Yu, Leng Yu Yan, at first hearing the names do sound similar.”

Lai Jiajia’s smile was unstoppable, “Indeed, what do you call that, fate! After all, we are one family, right, Brother Lai?”

Lai Yu nodded his head with a smile, and looked at Leng Yu Yan warmly, “May I have a word with you aside?”

Leng Yu Yan nodded agreeably.

Strangely enough, in his presence, she could feel what the original host felt in the presence of her big brother Leng Yi, an inexplicable closeness.

Thinking of her big brother made Leng Yu Yan’s heart ache as if it were being wrung.

Her brother was ten years older than she, and he always treated her like a little child. No matter what she did wrong, he would sort it out for her.

With affection and indulgence, he would playfully tease the tip of her nose.