Gu Qingheng only left the Crown Prince Residence after having dinner there. There was no other way; the Crown Prince insisted warmly that he stay for a meal, and he couldnât refuse. He even had a couple of drinks, so by the time he returned home, it was already quite dark.
However, Yang Ruxin was not asleep, waiting for him.
"Xinxin, thank you for waiting for me." Gu Qinghengâs tolerance for alcohol was actually quite good. This was thanks to his past ailments when he had a lame leg and blind eye. While Dao Xuzi was treating him, he used quite a bit of alcohol; several prescriptions were even brewed with spirits as a medium, so Guâs alcohol tolerance was indeed excellent.
Yet, at this moment, looking at the woman waiting for him under the light, she had shed the innocence of a young girl and gained the allure of a woman, especially in those apricot eyes of hers, which were all about him...
"Drank some wine?" Yang Ruxin got up and took his hand to sit him down. "You didnât come back for dinner, so I figured as much." As she spoke, she gestured to a bowl on the table. "Just brewed some pear juice, itâs soothing to drink."
The pears were cooked with water from a well in the dimension. Not only did it cure hangovers, but it could also prolong life.
Gu Qingheng didnât hesitate and drank it all in one go.
"Did the Crown Prince call you in to discuss the investigation?"
Gu Qingheng nodded, "Xinxin, I agreed that we would help, but whatever the outcome, we wonât be held responsible."
"Thatâs good." Yang Ruxin nodded. "The key is, catching this culprit isnât so easy."
"And the Crown Princess Consort has invited you for tea." Gu Qingheng, after drinking the pear juice, immediately felt rejuvenated. "From her appearance, it seems like she might be pregnant, but she doesnât dare to let others check her pulse, so she wants you to verify."
"Really?" Yang Ruxin smiled. "Thatâs a good thing." The Crown Prince is nearly thirty years old, if he still doesnât have an heir, his position could be at risk.
"Tomorrow at noon in Baoyue Building." Gu Qingheng nodded. "Iâve promised on your behalf, and if the Crown Princess Consort is indeed pregnant, the Crown Prince will certainly let one of the concubines also become pregnant..."
Yang Ruxin nodded, showing understanding. Many people would not want the Crown Prince to have offspring, so in order to protect the Crown Princess Consort, or rather the child in her belly, someone must stand in the front line.
But, why does it feel so sad?
"Alright, Xinxin, letâs hurry and get some rest." Gu Qingheng finished speaking, pulling Yang Ruxin up. "Itâs really late."
"But I havenât washed up yet..."
"Sleep first, then wash up after..."
Yang Ruxin eventually fell asleep from exhaustion. That guy, from the start, was as if on steroids, not resting for a moment. In the end, she seemed to hear someone shouting outside, but then he lifted her onto the clouds, and after that... she didnât know anything anymore.
When she opened her eyes again, the sun was already high in the sky. She quickly got up since the Crown Princess Consort had arranged to meet her at noon in Baoyue Building. If she didnât hurry, she would be late.
Du Juan heard the commotion and came in to serve.
Once Yang Ruxin was dressed and started to comb her hair, Hong Yi and Lun Yi came in to tidy up the bed and also lit some incense.
"This incense..." Yang Ruxin glanced at the censer. "Why is it different from what we used before?"
"It was just purchased by the butler, itâs produced by Baixue Building. The servant thought the scent was pretty good, so she took the liberty..." Hong Yi quickly took a couple of steps forward. "If Madam doesnât like it, I can..."
Baixue Building is a store specializing in cosmetics and spices, taking a high-end approach, but this time they had added something extra to the incense.