Reborn as the Crippled King's Beloved-Chapter 35 - They Are Just a Fake Married Couple

Chapter 35: Chapter 35 They Are Just a Fake Married Couple

Jun Yuyan had always worn either black or white, but today he surprisingly donned a light celestial blue robe adorned with cloud patterns, and he removed his mask after entering the room.

Murong Jiu was instantly dazzled.

He naturally possessed a noble aura, and being tall, the scars on his face had faded considerably—they were no longer as frightening as before. Compared to his handsome appearance, these scars seemed inconspicuous.

He looked good in both black and white, but those colors made him appear rather cold and distinguished. This light-colored garment seemed to add a different kind of warmth to him.

It felt like his demeanor had become gentler, or was it just her imagination?

Murong Jiu felt embarrassed to keep staring at him and quickly asked, “Has the Prince had his meal yet?”

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“No, I have already ordered the kitchen to bring it over.”

She nodded, then asked, “Did the Prince soak his feet in medicine today?”

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“I forgot.”

Jun Yuyan had indeed forgotten, having changed his outfit with the sole intention of coming here, he had overlooked the foot-soaking.

Murong Jiu felt a surge of joy—here, Jun Yuyan was unlikely to send her away, not allowing her to attend to him.

“Shall I have the guard bring it for you?” Fearing his refusal, she added, “It’s only effective if you do it daily.”

Jun Yuyan guessed her thoughts. Did she really think she could cure his leg?

Did she also know that she was the person from that night?

That evening, he had deliberately left behind a jade pendant, which had his “Yan” character engraved on its back; there was no reason she wouldn’t recognize it.

Thinking this, Jun Yuyan began to feel uneasy, wanting to have an honest conversation with Murong Jiu.

The kitchen quickly delivered the meals, which were all light dishes without any heavy meat, only a thick, white crucian carp soup that emitted a delicious fragrance and had no fishy smell.

However, Murong Jiu still had no appetite. Her early pregnancy symptoms were getting more severe, and sometimes the smell of meat made her feel nauseous.

Jun Yuyan said, “Ah Jiu, join me for a bit more.”

Murong Jiu had no choice but to sit beside him.

Chun Tao came over and ladled a bowl of fish soup for Murong Jiu. Holding back her nausea, she took a few sips but couldn’t continue.

Jun Yuyan’s brow furrowed, and just at that moment, Eunuch Shi returned.

“Princess Consort, the Prince had me fetch some pickles from Drunken Fairy Tower. The chef there just made a few new appetizers, try them to see if they suit your taste?”

Eunuch Shi had run here, his face wet either with rain or sweat.

Murong Jiu looked surprisingly at Jun Yuyan, so the pickles from last time weren’t bought casually; he had brought them back specifically because he saw she had no appetite.

“Give them a try.”

“Okay.”

She picked up a piece of pickled cucumber, crisp and slightly sour, but just right for her taste. Her eyes brightened as she finished a bowl of minced meat porridge with a few pickles.

After she had eaten, Jun Yuyan also put down his chopsticks, had the food removed, and opened the window to air the room.

When Bai Aoshuang went in to mop the floor, she glanced at the unmasked Jun Yuyan, and her eyes almost got stuck.

Earlier, she thought Murong Jiu, an ugly woman, was a perfect match for the disfigured Prince Ling, but unexpectedly, Prince Ling’s face was not as horrifying as the rumors suggested; instead, he was noble and handsome, difficult to look away from.

Such a handsome Prince with Murong Jiu seemed an utter waste!

Thinking this, Bai Aoshuang couldn’t help but feel stirred, she usually squatted to mop the floor, but this time, she purposely kneeled, lowering her waistline to show off her impressive figure.

She thought that any normal man wouldn’t remain indifferent.

And there was Murong Jiu, the ugly woman, for comparison too.

She flirtatiously wiped the floor, slightly lifting her head to reveal her delicate face, but in the next moment, she met Prince Ling’s icy gaze.

“Eunuch Shi, drag her out,” he commanded.

Bai Aoshuang’s beautiful eyes widened in disbelief.

Eunuch Shi, seemingly accustomed to such tasks, grabbed her by the hair and pulled her out.

“How dare you, a sly vixen, seduce the Prince right in front of your master? See if I don’t teach you a lesson!”

Murong Jiu was stunned too; she had indeed seen Bai Aoshuang’s contrived demeanor. Normally, men either succumbed to the seduction or pretended not to see, but Jun Yuyan, without another word, had her dragged out.

Men of such upright character were rare.

Only someone like him could be a wise ruler.

In her heart, Murong Jiu grew more determined to heal his leg.

Hearing that it had gone quiet outside, and unaware of where Eunuch Shi had taken the woman, she spoke, “Prince, Cui Hua still has her uses.”

Jun Yuyan nodded, aware that Murong Jiu had a purpose in purchasing Bai Aoshuang that day, he said, “Eunuch Shi is sensible.”

Murong Jiu smiled; she enjoyed dealing with Jun Yuyan. Without much explanation, he understood her intentions.

“Chun Tao, tell Zhen Zhu to get up,” she instructed.

Zhen Zhu was still kneeling in the rain, having previously feigned fainting, which she had “revived” using a silver needle.

Jun Yuyan didn’t ask further, but he understood that if Murong Jiu punished Zhen Zhu, she must not care much about the Second Prince. Her absence from their planned meeting today was the best proof.

Murong Jiu, intent on treating Jun Yuyan’s leg, ordered someone to fetch hot water, adding, “Actually, a medicinal bath would be more effective. Adding just three herbal packs should suffice. The Prince could try it sometime.”

“Why not today then?” he suggested.

“Ah?”

She paused, surprised. When had Jun Yuyan become so agreeable?

In the past, he had only pretended to bathe here, never actually immersing himself in water.

Murong Jiu remembered he had said he disliked physical contact with others; bathing here was inevitably inconvenient.

Lost in thought, the servants had already filled the bathtub in the inner bathing room to half.

Making a few rounds, the bathtub was soon half full.

Chun Tao gleefully placed three herbal packs in it to steep.

“Miss, Eunuch Shi mentioned that the young master dislikes being attended on by outsiders, so I will step out now,” she said.

As Chun Tao shut the door, the air seemed to thicken.

Jun Yuyan sat under the candlelight, holding a book of military strategies.

Murong Jiu also thought of leaving, but she wanted to examine Jun Yuyan’s injured leg; without checking, she couldn’t treat him.

However, watching Jun Yuyan bathe was hardly appropriate, as they were only a pretend husband and wife.

Torn between thoughts, Murong Jiu ultimately stayed; she needed to treat his leg. Only then could he regain the Emperor’s favor. The Crown Prince’s position must not fall into Jun Haoze’s hands!

After all, she would only look at his leg. She definitely wouldn’t peek anywhere else.

As the water cooled to the right temperature, the wait felt torturous. Murong Jiu also took out a medical book left by her master to read.

But with their minds full of concerns, both did not turn a page for a long time, hardly absorbing a word.

As the water temperature seemed about right, Murong Jiu first checked it and was about to call him when he already walked in.

His tall and slender figure entered, emitting an indescribable pressure, his profound eyes deep and mysterious, making her heart race.