Chapter 96: Stop acting like a fool

Stop acting like a fool.

Nie Jinxuan did not expect that at such a critical juncture, the Crown Prince, Yin Fenghan, would actually come over. When Nie Jinxuan heard the sound and turned her head, she saw that Yin Fenghan had already stepped inside. At the same time, following behind him was actually Prince Yun, Yin Fengjin.

The two brothers, Yin Fenghan and Yin Fengjin, had come with ill intent. Therefore, as soon as she saw them enter, Nie Jinxuan couldn't help but suppress the shock in her heart and stood up straight.

"Many thanks to Your Highness the Crown Prince for your concern; the Prince is quite alright."

Nie Jinxuan's face was calm, but upon hearing this, Yin Fenghan smiled slightly.

"Is that so? That's good! However, it is rumored that the Fourth Brother has always had a good tolerance for alcohol, so how could he have gotten drunk just last night?"

As he spoke, Yin Fenghan turned his gaze toward Yin Fengzhan, who was lying on the bed. He was visibly stunned for a moment, then frowned and said:

"Moreover, from what I can see, the Fourth Brother's face is pale, which doesn't look like the state of being drunk..."

At this moment, Yin Fenghan wore a look of concern. Once Yin Fenghan finished speaking, Prince Yun, Yin Fengjin, who was standing behind him, also stepped forward, feigning worry.

"Hmm, Big Brother is right. Perhaps we should have a physician come to take a look? It would be bad if something were truly wrong!"

Having said that, Yin Fengjin was about to call for a servant to find a physician. But before Yin Fengjin could call anyone, Nie Jinxuan hurriedly spoke up to interrupt him.

"Wait a moment."

"Oh? Does the Fourth Sister-in-law have something to say? However, even if there is something, we must wait for the Crown Prince to arrive before speaking!"

"There is nothing, I just do not wish for Prince Yun to call a physician!"

Thinking about it, Yin Fenghan and Yin Fengjin could never have expected Nie Jinxuan to speak so bluntly. After a brief moment of surprise, the Crown Prince, Yin Fenghan, quickly regained his composure.

"Uh... I wonder what the Fourth Sister-in-law means by this? The Fourth Imperial Brother is unwell, shouldn't he see a physician? And what is the meaning of the Fourth Sister-in-law blocking us like this? Could it be..."

At this moment, Yin Fenghan's face carried a smile, but the words he spoke were clearly pointed. Regarding this, Nie Jinxuan was neither anxious nor annoyed; she pursed her lips slightly, then raised her eyebrows and returned the same smile to Yin Fenghan.

"Could it be what? Does Your Highness the Crown Prince mean to say that I am intentionally blocking the physician and letting the Prince suffer in his illness?"

"Hehe... Fourth Sister-in-law, you take my words too seriously. How could I think such a thing?!"

"Is that so? That's good then! However, hearing the Crown Prince say that just now truly made me, Jinxuan, feel quite alarmed! But Jinxuan understands that the Crown Prince is not so brainless. After all, the Prince is Jinxuan's husband. No matter what our relationship is like on a daily basis, as long as I hold the title of Consort of Prince Chen, the Prince is Jinxuan's heaven. How could Jinxuan do anything detrimental to the Prince? I believe the Crown Prince cannot be unaware of these things..."

Nie Jinxuan's words were gentle and her face wore a smile, but what she said instantly made the Crown Prince, Yin Fenghan's, expression change slightly, leaving him somewhat speechless. Seeing this, Prince Yun, Yin Fengjin, who was beside them, immediately offered a light smile and took over the conversation.

"The Fourth Sister-in-law's words are naturally reasonable, but since the Fourth Brother is unwell, it would be better to have a physician check him! But the Fourth Sister-in-law refuses to let us call one, which is a bit... Could it be that the Fourth Sister-in-law has some concerns?"

"Concerns? Why does Prince Yun say that?"

"What else could it be? Or is it that the Fourth Brother has some hidden secret that cannot be told to outsiders?!"

Yin Fengjin had laid his cards on the table. Upon hearing this, Nie Jinxuan's gaze instantly sharpened. She looked straight at Yin Fengjin and took two steps forward, standing directly in front of him.

"Prince Yun's words are going a bit too far! The Prince is drunk and dizzy; what could there possibly be that cannot be told to outsiders?! Of course, I can understand why Prince Yun would say this! So, since Prince Yun has asked, I, Jinxuan, will speak plainly..."

"Actually, the Prince and I drank too much last night and didn't get proper rest, which is why he is dizzy and pale today. Although I feel bad for the Prince saying this, in my view, the Prince is truly not in any serious trouble! But if we were to call a physician just for this, it would alarm the Emperor, and I fear it would only make the Emperor worry again!"

"This Spring Sacrifice has been full of turmoil. Although I cannot speculate on the Emperor's will, if the Emperor hears that the Prince has called a physician, he will inevitably worry. Therefore, since it is not a major issue, it is better not to call one. Otherwise, if we make the Emperor worry, it would be unfilial of us! After all, in this villa recently, we have had Noble Lady Tong harmed and killed, her body not yet cold, and earlier, I was secretly poisoned... Prince Yun should not have forgotten these matters, right!"

Nie Jinxuan's words left Yin Fengjin speechless. At the same time, her casual reminder of her own poisoning made Yin Fengjin feel extremely awkward.

Yin Fengjin had nothing more to say. Seeing this, the Crown Prince, Yin Fenghan, found it difficult to continue. The two of them simply exchanged a few words with Nie Jinxuan, gave a few feigned words of concern to Yin Fengzhan, who remained silent on the bed, and then left.

Watching them leave, Nie Jinxuan finally closed her eyes and took a deep breath. At that moment, she heard Yin Fengzhan, who had been silent all along, say in a low voice:

"You really have become quite sharp-tongued!"

Yin Fengzhan's voice was not loud, but upon hearing this, Nie Jinxuan felt a surge of anger. She instantly turned her eyes and looked straight into Yin Fengzhan's.

"Yes, I also feel my eloquence has improved quite a bit lately! But there is no other way; after all, when a person is pushed to the brink, they have to explode. And since the Prince always gives me opportunities to practice, I suppose I have no choice but to be eloquent! People must evolve, otherwise, wouldn't they just become fools?!"

"Are you saying this Prince is a fool?"

"Is that so? But why don't I remember saying that?! I only said that those who don't know how to evolve are fools! Could it be that the Prince has also done things like causing trouble for others every day without showing any improvement?"

"You..."

Clearly, when it came to bickering, Nie Jinxuan was on a much higher level than Yin Fengzhan! Seeing Yin Fengzhan's gloomy expression, Nie Jinxuan couldn't help but snort coldly, her expression tightening slightly.

"However, Yin Fengzhan, you had better remember: I help you because I am still the Consort of Prince Chen. We share the same glory and the same ruin; I have no other choice. But at the very least, please do not always make me do the talking while you stand by and watch the show next time. Do you know how annoying that is!"

Thinking of how she had to face the questioning of both Yin Fenghan and Yin Fengjin all by herself, Nie Jinxuan felt a surge of anger in her heart. She couldn't help but glare fiercely at Yin Fengzhan and muttered in a low voice:

"It's not like you're henpecked, why act like a coward?!"

After saying this, Nie Jinxuan walked out, not caring how ugly Yin Fengzhan's expression was.

Under Nie Jinxuan's forceful insistence, Yin Fengzhan had no choice but to rest in the room. However, after lunch, Yin Fengzhan got up and, taking advantage of the fact that Nie Jinxuan was not in the room, left on his own.

Nie Jinxuan was naturally furious about this, but since Emperor Shuncheng had already become suspicious of Yin Fengzhan, Yin Fengzhan had no other choice but to do this.

Nie Jinxuan felt helpless. For the entire afternoon, she stayed in the room. While she looked relaxed on the surface, she couldn't help but worry about Yin Fengzhan. Time flew by, and soon it was dusk.

Sunset is the most beautiful time of the day at Zuixiashanzhuang. But at this moment, Nie Jinxuan, who was in the room, only cared about waiting for Yin Fengzhan to return quickly so she could ask if Emperor Shuncheng had said anything to him today.

She waited and waited, but Yin Fengzhan still did not return. Just as Nie Jinxuan was becoming increasingly uneasy, she saw Nie Jinhui push the door open and walk in from outside.

"Jinxuan."

As soon as she entered, Nie Jinhui spoke with a smile. After finishing her sentence, she walked directly to Nie Jinxuan's side and said:

"Jinxuan, last time Noble Consort Zhang said that the sticky rice lotus root I made was delicious, so I specifically made some just now. I was thinking of sending it to the Noble Consort; why don't you come with me?"

Nie Jinhui was a famous talented woman in the capital, but few people knew that besides being skilled in poetry, painting, and calligraphy, she was also proficient in needlework and cooking.

But at this moment, Nie Jinxuan only wanted to wait for Yin Fengzhan in the room; how could she have the heart to go to Noble Consort Zhang's place with Nie Jinhui?! Hearing this, Nie Jinxuan couldn't help but show a look of hesitation on her face.

"Uh... going is fine, but if the Prince returns in a while..."

"Oh my, Jinxuan, why are you being so silly?! If the Prince returns, let him return; why are you worrying about the Prince? What you need to do now is come with me to Noble Consort Zhang's side and leave a good impression on her. Of course, the Noble Consort is usually quite good to you, but you can't let your guard down! Alright, stop thinking about it, let's go, let's go. We'll be quick, it won't take much time!"

Nie Jinhui actively persuaded Nie Jinxuan. After finishing, she grabbed Nie Jinxuan's arm and continued:

"And if you're afraid that the Prince won't know where you went when he returns, just let Xiao Xiu stay behind. When the Prince returns, Xiao Xiu can prepare the food and drink in advance. Isn't that the same thing~! Alright, alright, that's it. Jinxuan, let's go~!"

As she spoke, Nie Jinhui pulled Nie Jinxuan along, turned her head to give Xiao Xiu a look that only the two of them understood, and then led Nie Jinxuan out.

Coincidentally, not long after Nie Jinxuan left, Yin Fengzhan returned.

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