Chapter 671: Chapter 671: Must Ingratiate Ourselves with Him Halfway through her motions and before she finished speaking, she had fallen asleep. Ye Yiheng shook his head and chuckled softly, tucking her hand back beneath his robe and murmured, “I have never been a good person.” When Leng Yu Yan awoke, it was two hours later. She found herself lying on the bed in her bedroom, dressed in underpants and underwear. Gone was someone’s outer robe, but who had removed her outer clothing and put on her underpants? “Miao Zhu,” she called out to the outside. “Coming!” A crisp response followed, and Miao Zhu entered, “Commandery Princess, what is it?” “Did you help me with my clothing?” “It wasn’t me. His Highness the Crown Prince did not summon me.” “An hour ago, when the rain stopped, His Highness carried the Commandery Princess back to the bedroom. After he entered the chamber, he closed the door. I have been standing outside the entire time, and no one else entered the room to serve. It was only a quarter of an hour ago that His Highness went to the study.” Hearing this, what else was there for Leng Yu Yan not to understand? It was that person! Orıginal content can be found at 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝⚫𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖⚫𝕟𝕖𝕥 Miao Zhu was confused. “Do you want to see His Highness?” “No,” Leng Yu Yan pressed her hand to her chest; her little heart was pounding fiercely. She had to admit that someone’s schemes were indeed much higher-level than her own. If this continued, by the time her monthly period was over, he would consume her entirely! He had quietly removed her skirt today, and tomorrow he… The more Leng Yu Yan thought about it, the more panicked she became. And thinking about how, although he had verbally agreed, his actions had always been according to his own whim, her heart nearly leaped out of her throat. She needed to ingratiate herself with him, so that she wouldn’t be caught unprepared and overpowered by him. Tonight, she could make lotus leaf chicken and some peach preserves. After all, he who eats your food cannot then mistreat you, right? “Miao Zhu, quickly help me dress. I want to pick lotus leaves and gather a few baskets of peaches.” Miao Zhu protested anxiously, “Commandery Princess, why do you want to pick lotus leaves again? His Highness has forbidden it.” “Last time I was startled by him; this time I won’t fall into the water again.” Leng Yu Yan got out of bed with grace, shed her skirt, and put on a new waist-high skirt. Miao Zhu dared not agree, “Your body is still not fully recovered. If His Highness finds out, he’ll get angry, and I can’t bear his wrath.” Leng Yu Yan glared at her, “You’re my servant!” Miao Zhu nodded vigorously, fetching a crossed-collar top to help Leng Yu Yan get dressed, whispering, “His Highness is in the study of the small tower right now, which overlooks the lake. If we’re quick, he won’t see.” “Alright.” Leng Yu Yan sat in front of the vanity mirror to do her hair and ordered Miao Zhu, “Go find Xiaoshan and Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter.” Miao Zhu agreed and scurried out of the bedroom. She needed to be quick, lest the Commandery Princess be seen picking lotus leaves by His Highness. Soon after, the entourage of seven reappeared beside the lake. After the rain, the air was fresh, and numerous droplets rolled off the lotus leaves, a truly beautiful sight. While keeping an eye on the direction of the small tower, Miao Zhu said anxiously, “Commandery Princess, we must be quick.” “What’s the rush? The lotus leaves for the chicken must be carefully selected.” Leng Yu Yan gave her a glance and stepped onto the small boat prepared by Xiaoshan, lifting her skirt. Miao Zhu hurried to follow, but Xia Tao stopped her, “If something happens, you’ll just scream. This time, just stand properly on the shore.” “Speaking so bluntly to me, do I not deserve any face?” Miao Zhu said indignantly. “I’ve always been straightforward, and you’ve known me long enough,” retorted Xia Tao with a glance, “At worst, when the Commandery Princess divides the lotus leaf chicken, I’ll give you a chicken leg.” The Commandery Princess was determined to make lotus leaf chicken for the Crown Prince, and naturally, her people would also get to sample it. “Hehe, that’s more like it.” Miao Zhu raised her hand in a gesture of invitation, “After you, your turn!” Chun Liu shook her head at their antics and commanded loudly, “Xiaoshan, make sure you row steadily, and Xia Tao, keep a constant eye on the Commandery Princess; don’t let her lean too far out of the boat.” “Alright, rest assured!” Xia Tao waved her hand and helped Leng Yu Yan to sit in the center of the boat. At that moment, Miao Zhu froze in shock, muttering softly, “The Crown Prince, the Crown Prince is coming!” Xiaoshan had already set the boat sailing and Leng Yu Yan couldn’t hear Miao Zhu’s words. But Qiubo and Dongyan, who were also by the water’s edge, heard her and exchanged understanding glances. Just last time, the Crown Prince had scolded them, which led to their Commandery Princess falling into the water. This time, as long as the Crown Prince remained silent, the Commandery Princess would be able to pick the lotus leaves without incident. With that, the two hurried toward the pavilion. Emerging from the pavilion, Ye Yiheng turned his head and was saying something to Mo Chen Ruo Feng, when he was caught off guard by Song Guo’s comment, “Your Highness, the Crown Princess Consort seems to be in the lake again.” Upon hearing this, Ye Yiheng’s heart leapt, and his face instantaneously turned stern as he strode toward the lake. Halfway there, Qiubo and Dongyan greeted him with a bow, “We pray the Crown Prince doesn’t disturb the Crown Princess Consort!” Ye Yiheng’s handsome brows furrowed, “What is she doing now?” Qiubo replied, “To answer Your Highness, the Crown Princess Consort wishes to make lotus leaf chicken for you.” Ye Yiheng’s expression softened somewhat, yet his brows remained tightly knit. That woman couldn’t swim, but she had plenty of courage. With that in mind, he took a few more steps toward the lake. Dongyan quickly stepped in front of him again, bowing respectfully, “Please, Your Highness, do not approach; whenever you come near, the Crown Princess Consort becomes nervous.” The comment hit upon the truth. Whether by day or night, she was always nervous in his presence. Reflecting on this, Ye Yiheng stood still, his deep phoenix eyes locked onto the small flatboat on the lake, fearful she might fall into the water again. Thus he stood for a quarter of an hour, and Leng Yu Yan had finished picking the lotus leaves. Bending over the boat’s side to pluck the leaves, her shoulders had grown slightly sore. Leng Yu Yan stood up in the boat and, just as she stretched her arms in a chest-expanding exercise, her gaze met that of the man watching her with a fixed expression. Leng Yu Yan unnaturally straightened her already proper collar and commanded Xiaoshan with downcast eyes, “Make for shore quickly.” “Alrighty, Commandery Princess, please be seated firmly!” Xiaoshan responded. She sat back down, certainly sitting firmly, though her heartbeat was anything but steady. Ye Yiheng then lifted his feet, heading in the direction of the small boat’s impending landing. Ultimately, as the boat drew closer to the shore, Leng Yu Yan was the first to disembark. She instructed Miao Zhu, Chun Liu, and Xia Tao to take the lotus leaves and, pretending not to see a certain someone, went straight to the kitchen. Ye Yiheng stopped walking and called out, “Stop right there.” Only then did Leng Yu Yan halt her steps and turn around to face him with an ingratiating smile, “This time, I didn’t fall into the water.” “Quite an achievement, eh?” Ye Yiheng’s voice was quite cold, “Come here.” Leng Yu Yan took a deep breath and began moving towards him. He had already told her that if she wanted to pick them, she should find him or Mo Chen Ruofeng. But she hadn’t listened, and now, he was bound to be angry. Leng Yu Yan tried to gauge the extent of his anger as she walked slowly. But no matter how slowly she walked, eventually she reached where he stood. As expected, he reprimanded her, “Disobedient again?” “You said you wanted to eat the lotus leaf chicken I personally made; I wanted to give you a surprise,” she explained. “A surprise, not an alarm?” His voice betrayed no joy or anger, unsettling Leng Yu Yan. Almost as if possessed, she raised her hand, “Your Highness, my fingers turned red and hurt from pinching the lotus leaves just now!”