Chapter 728: Chapter 728: The Dish is Very Rogue Leng Yu Yan furrowed her brow, “What distinguishing features did the assailants have?” “All in black clothes, faces covered with black cloth,” Mi Xinrong said. “Right, one of them wore a mask.” Leng Yu Yan did not look sideways, and waved her hand, “Understood, you may leave now.” Mi Xinrong took two steps forward on his knees and added , “Considering what happened last night, plus Xinmei’s vastly improved condition, my sister and I returned to the capital. Now, Xinmei is resting at home, and she really wants to come and express her thanks and apologies to the Crown Princess Consort.” Ye Yiheng stepped in front of Leng Yu Yan, blocking her view. How could he let the sight of a man not fully dressed sully her eyes? Leng Yu Yan turned her body and said indifferently, “We can discuss this matter again later.” Ye Yiheng spoke dispassionately, “Having let someone escape, you and your sister bear an undeniable responsibility. From now on, devote yourself to serving well in the Northern Garrison. Ensure your sister doesn’t cause any more trouble. This would be for the best.” His request for punishment was because he believed Yanyan’s heart was kind. Had it not been for Yanyan who had put in the effort to save Mi Xinmei, that ungrateful woman would have been dealt with by him long ago. “Many thanks to both Your Highnesses!” Mi Xinrong kept kowtowing. “Xinrong thanks the Crown Princess Consort on behalf of Xinmei for saving her life! This general thanks the Crown Prince for his instruction!” Song Guo raised his hand, signaling the gatekeeper to help the man up, while he said kindly, “General Mi, please return. The sun is too harsh, and it has not been long since your sister’s skin was reattached. You should go home and take good care of her.” General Mi got up with the assistance of the gatekeeper, nodding gratefully, “Thank you, Manager Song!” The gatekeeper handed Mi Xinrong his clothes that were set aside and also helped remove the thorns from his body. Watching the two Your Highnesses enter the Eastern Palace, Song Guo added, “General Mi, if I may be so bold, such a display of penance at the entrance of the Eastern Palace, what might uninformed people think? And those with ulterior motives, what might they plot?” Hearing this, Mi Xinrong had an epiphany. While dressing himself, he said in embarrassment, “I am straightforward and was only in a hurry to come and apologize, indeed, I hadn’t given it much thought.” Thɪs chapter is updated by 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭•𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘦•𝘯𝘦𝘵 Song Guo cautioned him severely, “The matter of the Crown Princess Consort saving your sister should not be publicized.” Mi Xinrong nodded in understanding, “This general understands!” Being of such high status as the Crown Princess Consort, with medical skill like hers, if they were to spread word, many would seek her treatment in the future, essentially bringing trouble to the Eastern Palace. Reflecting on this, Mi Xinrong bowed deeply to Leng Yu Yan’s retreating figure before he left. Song Guo saw Mi Xinrong walk away, swept his horsetail whisk and turned to enter the grand doors of the Eastern Palace. Miao Zhu was waiting inside the door for him. Seeing him come in, she said, “You gave good advice just now.” Their own Commandery Princess, the Linqing Pavilion Master, did not want her identity revealed to the public. The matter of treating Mi Xinmei’s face should indeed be kept secret. Song Guo sighed and said, “Both Your Highnesses must have made significant progress yesterday, initially returning to the Eastern Palace in high spirits, but as soon as they came back, they heard about Lai Manting’s escape, truly vexing!” He had also thought of striking while the iron was hot, to advance the relationship of both Your Highnesses further, but now he feared that their moods might have been affected. The two of them walked toward the bedroom while quietly chatting. Chatting along, Miao Zhu asked, “Does this mean both Your Highnesses have… you know?” According to what she saw this morning in the bathtub, yesterday’s encounter seemed rather intense. “I am an eunuch, I wouldn’t discuss such specifics,” Song Guo retorted with the words she had previously thrown at him. Miao Zhu humphed, “And since you’re an eunuch, I’m asking you. If you’re not telling, then forget it.” She would ask the Commandery Princess herself. By the time they reached the bedroom, Ye Yiheng was already heading out of the bedroom toward the small building. Miao Zhu took the opportunity to enter the room and saw Leng Yu Yan sitting alone in front of the dressing mirror. She walked over and whispered, “Commandery Princess, did you and His Highness… you know, did something happen last night?” This was a big deal, and if in the future the Princess or the Old Princess Consort were to inquire, as the Commandery Princess’s personal maid, she naturally needed to be clear. Leng Yu Yan hit Miao Zhu’s forehead with the comb, “What are you thinking about? Didn’t I say this morning that it wasn’t as you all imagined?” “Oh…” Miao Zhu clearly didn’t believe her. Leng Yu Yan didn’t care whether she believed it or not, and said in a calm voice, “Go out, let me have some quiet time by myself.” “Yes,” Miao Zhu took her leave. Leng Yu Yan shifted her gaze towards her reflection in the mirror, her cheeks blushing, recalling how someone had boldly had his way with her last night, her cheeks instantly turning crimson. Then again, upon reflection, he was thoroughly shameless, so why wouldn’t he dare? Thirty minutes later, Ye Yiheng returned to the bedroom from the small building. Seeing that lunch had been laid out, he personally went to her room to find her. Noticing her flushed cheeks, he teased, “Still feeling shy?” Leng Yu Yan gave him a sidelong glance, “It’s warm at noon, I’m just feeling hot.” This man really was a sly devil; he could guess whatever she was thinking. Ye Yiheng didn’t expose her, but gently took her hand and softly said, “It’s time for the meal.” Her hand was soft and tender, as though boneless… This inevitably reminded him of how soft and tender she had been in his arms last night, causing his heart to race and a deep heat to stir within him that he couldn’t articulate. Suppressing the throbbing in his heart, Ye Yiheng led her to the dining room. Song Guo hurried to pull out their chairs, “Your Highnesses, please take your seats.” He gestured to the dishes laid out on the table, “Today’s dishes are all delicacies from the water, please enjoy, Your Highnesses.” Leng Yu Yan nodded her head, and once Song Guo had left, she took a soup spoon to ladle some soup to drink. She then realized that one of the dishes was turtle soup, she hastily turned the soup spoon in another direction, only to find that the other dish was sea cucumber. The sea cucumber had another name that was well-known in the modern day. The thought of this name almost made Leng Yu Yan’s ears bleed, and with a clang, the soup spoon dropped into the bowl. Seeing this, Ye Yiheng, not understanding, also took up a spoon to ladle some soup, and only then did he discover the reason for her embarrassment. “Yanyan is thinking too much.” He spoke evenly, but a chuckle echoed in his heart. “I did not!” she retorted angrily, “Who decided on today’s lunch menu?” “Still denying it?” Ye Yiheng shook his head, helping her to a leg of turtle, “You hardly ate anything last night, and only a little for breakfast, eat more.” His concern seemed completely innocent, with no untoward thoughts whatsoever. Leng Yu Yan stole a glance at him, noticing his expression was as composed as ever, it appeared he didn’t have a strong reaction to these two dishes. She thought to herself that she also never found anything wrong with these dishes in the past, but today, no matter how she looked at them, they seemed rather lecherous. Ye Yiheng then helped her to more dishes, his voice soft and smooth, “Eat up.” “Mhm,” Leng Yu Yan responded, delicately opening her lips to nibble on the food. After the meal, Ye Yiheng returned to his study in the small building to work. Recalling something, he called for Song Guo, and without expression said, “Next time, when the kitchen makes those two dishes, either slice them nicely or change the cooking method.” The presentation and knife skills used for the dishes had to be changed to avoid his wife losing her appetite. Song Guo respectfully agreed, “I shall relay the instructions to the kitchen immediately.” Ye Yiheng picked up a petition beside him and grunted in acknowledgment. Song Guo respectfully took his leave. Ye Yiheng then made a show of reviewing the petitions, but after holding the brush for a long time, he didn’t write a single word. He simply set down the brush, opened the glass bottle to take out a slice of dried peach, and ate it leisurely. Indeed, the food made by his own Crown Princess Consort was the most delicious. He slowly nodded his head, his gaze focused on the petition as his hand reached for the glass bottle but accidentally touched the brush, drawing a fine line on his fingertip.