Chapter 1784: 1784: Unified (1)

Chapter 1784: Chapter 1784: Unified (1)

“But it’s really delicious.” Shen Junru, although reluctant, still put down the silver fork.

“What’s so delicious?” Just then, a gentle voice came from outside, and Qi Jingchen walked in slowly.

“Greetings to the Crown Prince.” Shen Junru hurriedly stood up to salute.

Jinhua saw this and quickly signaled the other servants to withdraw, leaving space for the couple. Recently, the Crown Prince had been spending too little time in the main hall. If this continues, there will be more and more rumors. As a close servant, she naturally hoped the Crown Princess Consort would be well, and for that to happen, the Crown Prince’s affection was essential.

Qi Jingchen stepped forward to support Shen Junru’s hand, then sat down beside her: “What good thing is Ruer eating?” His gaze then fell on the radish, and suddenly his eyes lit up, “Where did this come from?”

“Your Highness, this was sent by Madam Ningyuan General,” Shen Junru smiled, “Just now, Nanny Yu returned, saying all the etiquette has been taught, and Yang Ruxin had her bring four radishes over as a thank-you gift.” She gave that girl six pieces of rainbow-colored brocade, and in return got four radishes. She didn’t know whether to laugh or cry, but the taste did somewhat ease her heart’s disappointment.

Qi Jingchen couldn’t help but laugh, “I thought it looked familiar.” With that, he reached out and began to crunch away at a piece.

“Your Highness?” Shen Junru hurriedly stopped him, “This…”

“You don’t know, back when we were at the border, Yang Ruxin came over and not only cured the plague but also brought some radishes. I tasted it once; I’ve never had such delicious radish. Unfortunately, she only brought a few, and even as the Crown Prince, I only got half a piece. I’ve been thinking about it ever since.”

Shen Junru looked astonished.

“In fact, when she came to Beijing, I wanted to ask her if she brought any radishes, but I was too embarrassed,” Qi Jingchen sighed. “Old Eight is better. He can directly ask for whatever he wants to eat. If I were to ask, it would be beneath me… But that Gu Qingheng too, no sense at all, doesn’t know to curry favor with me, the Crown Prince…”

Shen Junru paused, suddenly bursting into giggles, “Nanny Yu said they’re farm folks, mountain people, not good at those pretentious things.”

“Old Eight isn’t loyal either. Every time he goes to see Yang Ruxin, he eats so many good things and never thinks of his Crown Prince brother…”

Shen Junru laughed so hard she swayed like a flower in the wind, “Your Highness, you should give Xiaoba a talking-to.”

“Never mind, I just wanted to vent to you. Next time Xiaoba comes to the palace, remind him…” Qi Jingchen said as he picked up a fork, stabbed a piece of radish, and put it in his mouth.

“I will remember, Your Highness,” Shen Junru nodded quickly, “But Your Highness is weak, best to eat less of this.”

“Then you must give me two of them,” Qi Jingchen put down the fork after eating just a small piece of the sliced radish from the plate. His background and current status mean he must exercise restraint in whatever he does now. Moreover, with his current health being “deeply poisoned,” he absolutely cannot indulge in any food whimsically.

Shen Junru laughed, “I belong to Your Highness, let alone two radishes? The remaining three can all be given to the Crown Prince.”

“Ruer,” Qi Jingchen reached out to hold Shen Junru’s hand, “We are one, good things are to be shared…”