Chapter 388: The Handsome Superintendent's Intense Flirtation 11

What else could Jin Chen do? Of course he could only coax him.

"If I were worried about that, I would not have associated with you from the day I learned your identity."

He picked up a handkerchief to wipe the crumbs from the person's mouth in his arms, his tone gentle: "Although I was a bit angry earlier that you hid your identity, things are past now; I don't care whether you are a ruthless person."

"Moreover, in such a huge palace, if one weren't a bit ruthless, one probably couldn't survive."

After hearing Jin Chen's words, Xuan Che suddenly sat up from his embrace, arms tightly around his neck, the two of them close at hand,

"Your Highness's words are indeed true."

"Absolutely certain, so stop trying to test me every day with various tricks."

Jin Chen lightly touched his fingertip to the nose, then smoothly placed a kiss.

"In short, just consider it as first impression; in my eyes you are only Xiao Qi, solely that Xiao Qi."

And not the treacherous minister that everyone in the populace calls for execution.

As that kiss fell, the indescribable worry in Xuan Che's heart also dissipated.

He is willing to believe Jin Chen.

He doesn't know that this is not the influence brought by the Heavenly Mandate Emperor Star, but at this moment he is willing to believe all of Jin Chen's words.

The faint red in his phoenix eyes did not fade, but deepened somewhat; Xuan Che leaned into Jin Chen's embrace, whispering softly.

"Your Highness's words today, I keep in my heart."

Their lunch was eaten in a sticky, messy way.

Not long after they had rested in the afternoon, Yan An came again to ask Xuan Che to discuss matters.

As for the idle Jin Chen, he strolled aimlessly in the Imperial Garden, found it boring, and ran back to the palace to sleep.

These past few nights, even people from other palaces know that the Superintendent spends each night in the Third Prince's Purple Imperial Palace; their relationship is probably extremely close.

Those with discernment have learned to keep silent, saying serving a ruler is like serving a tiger; but they feel serving the Superintendent is like serving King Yama, so they dare not gossip, fearing that a slip could cost them head and neck.

But there are always some who lack discernment and still dream of rising to power in a single leap.

The Fifth Prince, Jin Changyou, doesn't know where he got the news, saying that Jin Chen has latched onto the Superintendent's powerful thigh, wanting to seize the throne, so he treats him with courtesy every day.

He couldn't help but recall when he first saw Xuan Che, how everyone bowed and scraped before him, and his mind involuntarily had other thoughts.

Since they are both princes, if Jin Chen can win over the Superintendent to secure his position in the palace, why can't I do the same?

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As the welcoming banquet approaches, these past two days Xuan Che's time spent at Jin Chen's palace has greatly decreased; there are many things he needs to personally supervise.

That day Jin Chen counted on his fingers how many days remained; discovering there were still two days left, his mood finally improved a bit.

However, it hasn't improved much.

He had just finished strolling in the Imperial Garden, had even picked a few pretty flowers, preparing to go find his wife, when he saw Jin Changyou acting like a salesman, insistently trying to stuff some gadget sleeve ornament onto Xuan Che.

How presumptuous!

Jin Chen hid behind a small patch of flowers, waiting for his wife to drive Jin Changyou away.

Then he saw Xuan Che actually accepted it!

He even smiled at Jin Changyou!

Jin Chen could no longer stand still; he immediately swayed his fan and walked over.

"This palace said why the Superintendent hasn't come this afternoon; it turns out the Fifth Prince tripped his leg."

Without a word he walked to Xuan Che's side, shaking his fan vigorously, wishing the fan in his hand were Jin Changyou's disgusting smiling face.

"So the elder brother is also here."

Upon seeing Jin Chen, Jin Changyou's smile faded somewhat, but he still politely bowed.

"Elder Brother, are you here to view the flowers?"

"Otherwise, did I come all this way to the Imperial Garden just for fun?" Jin Chen gave a smile that didn't reach his eyes.

He was inexplicably scolded by him; Jin Changyou felt puzzled, but still maintained a surface amiability, continuing to speak with the smiling Xuan Che.

"This jade pendant is unique to Kunlun Mountain; it was obtained by my household's teacher during his travels, and he gave it to me when I was to return to the palace."

"Earlier, upon seeing the Superintendent outside the Imperial Study, I was struck by his celestial appearance and immediately thought he was the most suitable person for this Kunlun immortal jade sleeve ornament."

"Listen! Listen! What nonsense!"

"Just a glance and you can see all this!"

"How could you not see that I am the future emperor!"

Jin Chen's smile on his face grew more and more nauseating, and he inwardly cursed wildly.

But unexpectedly, Xuan Che actually put the jade pendant away at once, saying, "This jade pendant is indeed a fine piece; thank you, Fifth Prince, for the gift."

"If the Superintendent likes it, good; if the Superintendent enjoys appreciating rare treasures, my palace still has many, and at that time I welcome you to come personally to play with them."

Jin Changyou was very pleased, feeling his direction was indeed correct!

"That being the case... it's better to obey than to show mere respect."

Xuan Che still spoke with a smiling tone, very polite.

Jin Chen was almost too angry to speak, but he barely retained enough rationality to think his wife might have her own plan, so he refrained from continuing to speak and disturb.

But he looked left and right, and found nothing wrong or strange about this jade pendant!

"This jade pendant looks no different from an ordinary one; Your Highness, why not let this palace broaden its horizons and explain it in detail?"

Jin Chen's expression was somewhat weird and sarcastic.

Who would have thought Jin Changyou had no intention to explain, merely saying, "Reporting to Elder Brother, this jade pendant is like flower appreciation; everyone has their own preferred type and variety; my younger brother's piece simply happened to catch the Superintendent's eye."

It sounded as if the two of you had great tacit understanding, that a casually prepared jade pendant could catch his eye.

Jin Chen snorted a laugh twice, feeling his expression was becoming uncontrollably angry, yet Xuan Che still hadn't spoken to drive Jin Changyou away!

"Your Highness, I and the Fifth Prince still have matters to discuss; please return to the Purple Imperial Palace and wait for me, alright?"

Xuan Che finally spoke, but he wanted to send Jin Chen away.

The 0731 in the space sucked in a breath of cold air.

"What could you possibly have to discuss?" Jin Chen's tone had already turned cold.

"Father Emperor intentionally had me, the younger minister, take charge of assisting the Supervising Duke in organizing the welcoming banquet; perhaps it's about the banquet."

Jin Changyou gave him a somewhat provocative smile.

Xuan Che made no rebuttal, turned sideways, lifted his gaze to look at Jin Chen, and there was a hint of appeasement in his phoenix eyes.

But Jin Chen, his anger rising, failed to notice the emotion hidden in his gaze, and turned and left.

"Fine, then this palace will not disturb the two of you."

The voice had already become completely stiff.

The flower he had prepared to give to Xuan Che, which he kept in his arms, was ultimately not given out.

Watching Jin Chen's departing back, Xuan Che let out a breath, pressed his lips, and looked away.

Did not expect to suddenly see Jin Chen, but now can only go back and explain to him again.

"Supervising Duke, this way please."

Jin Changyou gestured toward the direction of his own palace.

"Sure."

Xuan Che's smile became somewhat meaningful.