Chapter 64: Saving the Aloof Crown Prince 15

Jin Chen recounted his movements in detail, big and small.

After leaving the Second Prince's manor, I went to Heaven Moon Pavilion and obtained the Heart-Eating Worm.

Xiao Su was somewhat doubtful: "Heart-Eating Worm?"

"It's the gu worm that the medical woman placed inside you in your previous life, Myriad Insects Heart-Eating."

Jin Chen explained.

"I see." Xiao Su's eyes turned cold.

He naturally remembered.

"So you're saying the assassin Xiao Yunye encountered at the drill grounds was also you?"

"It was me."

Jin Chen's fingertip lightly brushed the lips of the person in his arms, his thumb rubbing.

"Although he ultimately has fortuitous protection, if he ever gets another chance to meet the medical woman, we can secure the Heart-Eating Worm first to be absolutely safe."

As if recalling the pain of being tortured by the gu worm in his past life, Xiao Su shrank his body and leaned tighter into Jin Chen's embrace, drawing warmth.

He looked at the porcelain bottle: "Tomorrow I will get it into Xiao Yunye's body."

"Of course," Jin Chen continued explaining, "Besides that, I have also learned something else."

He and Xiao Su locked eyes: "Xiao Yunye seems to be recruiting troops and housing them all in the rear-street manor of Smoke Willow Lane."

"But today time is tight, I haven't had a chance to go see."

Knowing Heaven Moon Pavilion always has its own intelligence network, Xiao Su did not doubt the truth of the information.

He frowned; what was meant to come would still come.

"I won't let him get his wish."

His voice was as cold and clear as a winter spring.

"After he is injured tomorrow, he will stay quietly at the Prince's Manor for a while; we can pick a moment to destroy the manor later without delay," Jin Chen comforted.

Xiao Su nodded, obviously having taken in Jin Chen's words.

He raised his arm, wrapped it around Jin Chen's neck, and leaned on him affectionately.

"I originally thought the path of revenge would be very rough."

"But after you appeared, everything seems to have gone smoothly."

Jin Chen's kiss landed on his brow, gentle as a spring breeze; Xiao Su instinctively closed his eyes, and then heard a low, seductive voice sound in his ear.

"This is the purpose of my coming, darling."

【Villain Heartthrob Value detected 20, accumulated 50!】

【0731 Friendly Broadcast: Blackening Value now 90!】

0731 quietly reminded the Host.

So far the Little Pitiful One's Blackening Value hasn't moved at all.

【No rush, tomorrow I'll let you see what a cliff-like drop is.】

【Host is mighty～】

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The next day, a carriage departed from the Tai Zi Fu.

The carriage was simple, with no extra attendants; besides the driver, only two attendants followed.

Naturally, they were Li You and Jin Chen.

Seeing the spy sent by Xiao Yunye had already left, Jin Chen immediately lifted the curtain and entered the carriage.

Xiao Su was lazily leaning against the seat, boiling a pot of tea before the table.

Seeing Jin Chen enter, he asked: "Those few people have left?"

"They have left," Jin Chen sat beside him, "Perhaps Xiao Yunye sent people to investigate whether you truly left the Tai Zi Fu."

Xiao Su sneered: "He's trying to kill two birds with one stone."

"On the surface they agreed to go out for fun, to obtain Yun Jia Nan's bracelet, while secretly planning to tamper with the Tai Zi Fu."

"Don't worry, I'm here."

Jin Chen pulled him over, lightly scratching his nose with a bent finger.

"Mm, I'm not afraid."

Xiao Su leaned against Jin Chen, his phoenix eyes slightly narrowed, looking at his sharp, delicate jaw and his near-perfect profile, then suddenly said: "After we get off the carriage, you still need to wear a mask."

He didn't want others to see Jin Chen's appearance.

Especially Xiao Mi, who was accompanying them, relying on the Emperor and Empress's favor; though young, he had gathered not a few catamites.

Jin Chen saw his meaning, let out a low laugh, buried his head and rubbed against Xiao Su's snowy neck, feigning innocence: "Why is that?"

"... Anyway, it's simply not allowed, and you must not let anyone else see your face."

Xiao Su lightly tugged his earlobe, tone tinged with indulgent threat: "Did you hear?"

"Your Highness said so; I, as subordinate, obey the order."

Jin Chen licked the tender collarbone, his voice alluring: "I'll listen to Your Highness."

"... Jin Chen, don't."

Xiao Su realized his neck was unusually sensitive; just from the earlier breath spray he had already gone a bit limp, and now being licked, the soft, wet touch tugged at his heartstrings, his waist going slack as he leaned against Jin Chen's chest.

The corners of his cold white eyes flushed with shame; he let out a soft hum: "Don't do that anymore, get up quickly."

Jin Chen, seeing that it was enough, thought that if later they went to the suburbs and others saw Xiao Su's bashful appearance, he would truly be jealous.

Sitting up, he tidied Xiao Su's somewhat disheveled collar.

"Su treasure, you look truly lovely today."

Because the wind outside was strong, the weather was also cold.

When Jin Chen dressed Xiao Su today, he deliberately chose a warm raven‑blue silk straight robe, over which he added an outer robe with rolled edges of gold‑thread dark blue, and at the waist hung an exquisite jade pendant.

Her features were cold and clear, fully showing her noble bearing, and her temperament was an endless grace and elegance.

Xiao Su gave him a sideways glance: "You're just praising yourself for picking clothes so well?"

"No matter how fine the clothing, it only looks good when worn on Su Bao."

A tender voice sounded beside his ear; Xiao Su lowered his eyes, feeling a bit shy, and leaned into Jin Chen's embrace to rest.

A warm, ambiguous atmosphere spread throughout the carriage.

Soon they arrived at the agreed‑upon spot in the suburbs.

Jin Chen first put on his mask and jumped down from the carriage.

Only then did he help Xiao Su down.

Li You felt that his position as a personal guard was increasingly being replaced by Jin Chen, but since Jin Chen was the person dearest to Your Highness, he could only endure the hardship and follow behind the two of them.

As Xiao Su had just stepped outside the pavilion, he heard Xiao Yunye's veiled mockery.

"The Third Emperor is ultimately the Crown Prince; aware of his noble status, he actually made us, his elder brothers, and several guests wait this long."

Shuo Zhuoxian set down his teacup and exchanged a glance with Yun Jinnan; both eyes were full of helplessness.

Then Yun Jinnan rose and paid his respects to Xiao Su.

"Your servant Yun Jinnan greets the Crown Prince, Your Highness."

Yun Yihe's heart and eyes were now full of Xiao Yunye; seeing his dislike for the Crown Prince, he also performed the salute with a displeased expression.

Yun Jinnan furrowed his brows and glanced at his own half‑sister, who was completely preoccupied.

"Miss Yun, please take a seat quickly," Xiao Su teased, "this salute is trivial, but don't let the Second Elder Brother feel hurt."

Shuo Zhuoxian glared at him, "The Imperial Younger Brother has lately taken to teasing me."

Yun Yihe remained half‑kneeling; seeing Xiao Su not allowing him to rise, he looked at Xiao Yunye with eyes slightly full of grievance.

Xiao Mi first spoke up for her.

"You still won't let Elder Sister He rise?"

Xiao Su curled his lips, "If the imperial younger sister hasn't paid her respects to me, that's fine; as a daughter of a high official, she doesn't know the proper etiquette, and I can't even reprimand her?"

Yun Yihe's face turned pale.

Xiao Su glanced again at Xiao Yunye, "What does the Eldest Imperial Brother think?"

"Xiao Su, don't put on airs of the Eastern Palace here, showing off your might."

Xiao Yunye directly helped Yun Yihe up, "Not even caring about losing face."

Xiao Su chuckled lightly, sat down on the other side of Shuo Zhuoxian, his tone languid.

"I advise the Eldest Imperial Brother: as long as the Father Emperor does not depose me for a single day, I will forever be the foremost among the princes, the Crown Prince of Great Yun."