Ouyang Yue frowned, but said, "Didn't you hear what Young Master Leng said? Go and prepare a guest room."
Soon the servants finished carrying it away, and Leng Caiwen quickly said with a smile, "Cousin is truly beautiful inside and out. You've really struck gold! I'm going to lie down and take a nap." Leng Caiwen laughed heartily as he left.
Ouyang Yue and Baili Chen stood in the hall, their brows furrowed: "How did my cousin get beaten up like this? Putting everything else aside, even if we consider the Leng family's prestigious status and my connection to them, there aren't many people in the capital who would dare to beat him up. Could it be someone from the royal family?"
Baili Chen's eyes darkened as he said, "The Leng family is a key target for being courted. Caiwen being beaten would only exacerbate the conflict. There shouldn't be anyone that foolish. I'd better go and see what's going on." Ouyang Yue nodded, "Okay, but my cousin doesn't seem too willing to talk about it. Let's not force him."
"I understand. Go back to your room and wait for me." Baili Chen squeezed Ouyang Yue's hand and followed her. Ouyang Yue, however, pursed her red lips tightly. As the saying goes, even if you don't respect the monk, you should respect the Buddha. She wouldn't let it go after beating her cousin like this!
Back in the room, Chuncao immediately said, "Your Highness, the tea is cold. Let me get you another pot." Ouyang Yue nodded slightly, and Chuncao got up and left. A full hour later, Baili Chen got up and returned, still smelling of alcohol.
Ouyang Yue asked in confusion, "You guys have been drinking?"
Baili Chen was not drunk. He put his arm around Ouyang Yue's waist and said, "You can all leave now. We don't need to serve you here." After Chuncao and the others left, Baili Chen and Ouyang Yue sat down and Baili Chen said, "I only drank a little. Caiwen is very depressed. Is this what they call drowning her sorrows in alcohol?"
Ouyang Yue replied, "But isn't what I've heard true: drowning your sorrows in alcohol only makes them worse?"
Baili Chen chuckled, his hand encircling Ouyang Yue's slender waist, and sighed, "You can imagine that Caiwen isn't the cynical person she seems to be on the surface; that's just an act." Ouyang Yue didn't say much, but listened attentively.
Baili Chen seemed unsure where to begin, but after a moment's thought, he said, "Caiwen is a person with extremely high self-esteem. He usually seems carefree and jovial, but in reality, he is very self-disciplined. When he goes to brothels, it's just to drink and listen to music. I've never heard of him losing his temper." This surprised Ouyang Yue, but it was also normal. For example, Baili Chen had deliberately acted weak and sickly, as if he was about to die, for various reasons. It was also normal for Leng Caiwen to act the same way. As one of the five great families of the Great Five, the Leng family's true strength far surpassed that of the Lin family. If the Lin family was a family with a deep foundation spanning several hundred years, then the Leng family was a super family with a foundation spanning a thousand years.
Furthermore, the Leng family has always adhered to an ancestral precept of never participating in royal power struggles. The downside of this is that rising stars like the Lin family are gaining increasing fame and are showing signs of surpassing the Leng family. However, the advantages are also significant. These five great families are not static; apart from the Leng family, the others are only a few hundred years old, or even just a century old, and the turnover is quite rapid. Only the Leng family has remained steadfast. This is the trade-off between advantages and disadvantages; it depends on which is more important. Ouyang Yue truly admires this ancestral precept of the Leng family; it shows an understanding of what to want and a way to ensure the family's self-preservation. If she were in their shoes, she would do the same.
"So, where did he get injured this time? Was it because of jealousy and rivalry?" Leng Caiwen couldn't possibly be doing this for a courtesan, Ouyang Yue found it hard to believe.
Baili Chen couldn't help but smile strangely: "If we're talking about the cause, one of the reasons is indeed related to jealousy and rivalry between people."
"Oh?" Ouyang Yue raised an eyebrow, noticing a hint of schadenfreude in Baili Chen's eyes. She couldn't help but squint at him. Baili Chen coughed lightly and said, "A few days ago, Caiwen dragged Daiyu to listen to music. He's always been a loose tongue and likes to flirt with women, so naturally he bewitched the women in that pavilion. Who knew that one of them was her cousin's lover?"
"Oh!" Ouyang Yue raised an eyebrow, revealing a curious expression. The two brothers were vying for the same woman. However, Ouyang Yue didn't know much about the Leng family. She only knew that the current matriarch of the Leng family, Madam Xie, was the birth mother of her biological mother, Leng Yuyan. Leng Yuyan also had two brothers who were alive. The eldest son was Leng Yushan, the current patriarch of the Leng family. Leng Yushan's wife, Madam Jiang, was also from a scholarly family. They had two sons. The eldest son, Leng Caifeng, worked at the Imperial Academy, and the second son was Leng Caiwen. Leng Caiwen's personality was completely different from his brother's. Although he was famous, he had no interest in politics and was the least ambitious member of the Leng family.
Xie's second son was Leng Yuren, a third-rank military officer. Because he was often away from home due to military service, he had few children. His wife was Sun, from the Sun family. After many years of marriage, they only had one child, Leng Caidie, who is now the Ninth Prince's wife. Leng Yuren's eldest son was Leng Caixi, born to a concubine. He was later taken in and raised by Sun. It is said that he was quite arrogant. Both son and daughter inherited Sun's sharp tongue and meanness. As for Xie, she nominally had a son and a daughter, both born to concubines, named Leng Yujian and Leng Yujiao. However, when the old master passed away, the illegitimate daughter had already married, and the illegitimate son also took the opportunity to be given some property.
Therefore, in terms of age, Leng Caiwen's cousin is Leng Caixi, and also the second son among the two sons and two daughters born to Leng Yujian.
Who is it?
"Leng Caixi's lover is named Peach Blossom, but this Peach Blossom is quite capable. When she really had a dispute with Leng Caiwen, Leng Yujian's two sons also joined in. Later, it was discovered that they were also Peach Blossom's lovers."
"Oh." This wasn't surprising. There weren't many famous prostitutes in the capital. Besides, while there were some with integrity, most were actually just after money. They'd do almost anything for a fee, and sometimes their clients were friends or relatives. It wasn't unheard of before; a father and son had both been involved with a prostitute, arranging for her to give birth, which led to a kidnapping incident. In the end, the family, for the sake of their reputation, paid to settle the matter. But Leng Caiwen didn't need to. Even if he did have something happen with this Peach Blossom, with his reputation for womanizing, it wouldn't matter. He couldn't help but look at Baili Chen with a puzzled expression.
"Ah, it's nothing more than brothers fighting. Hmph, the only truly respectable members of the Leng family are the brothers Leng Caifeng and Leng Caishan. These so-called cousins have always been extremely jealous of Caiwen. It's quite a coincidence, isn't it? Taohua is infatuated with Caiwen, and their relationship is nothing more than accompanying each other to listen to music. Ever since Caiwen stopped visiting, Taohua has been very depressed. When others ask, she just sits alone by the window, looking lost and dejected. This matter reached the ears of her three cousins, who are extremely infatuated with Taohua. They went back and questioned her, demanding that she be redeemed from her servitude. Caiwen had long forgotten whether she was called Taohua or Lihua, and of course, she laughed at them for meddling. Before long, the argument escalated from insults to physical fights. However, the three cousins fared even worse, with some losing arms or legs and having to stay in bed for at least eight months. Caiwen, not wanting to stay at home, came to the Chen Prince's mansion to stay overnight."
Ouyang Yue looked at Baili Chen and said, "Is that all there is to it?"
Baili Chen's eyes flashed, and he sighed, "Well, Caiwen didn't want you to know about this. If you ask, he'll say it was caused by jealousy. Actually, the situation was quite dangerous, and a knife was even involved. And look at that knife." As he spoke, Baili Chen took out a handkerchief from his pocket, opened it, and saw a dagger that gleamed with a cold light, but the tip of the blade was covered with an eerie black tinge. Ouyang Yue narrowed her eyes, "The dagger is poisoned. Cousin was stabbed."
“Caiwen is very quick-witted, so when he sensed something was wrong, he was willing to take a few more punches rather than let the dagger slip through his fingers. Otherwise, with Caiwen’s martial arts skills, those bastards wouldn’t have been a match for him.” Ouyang Yue picked up the dagger and examined it carefully. “So, my cousin deliberately got beaten up because he realized someone wanted to harm him, and then used that as an excuse to escape. Who was the mastermind among those three people, or were they all involved, or were they actually acting under someone else’s orders?”
Baili Chen stroked his chin, deep in thought. "I know Leng Caixi and the other two. They're all good-for-nothings, and Leng Caixi is especially arrogant. I doubt they'd dare to do something so disrespectful. They don't seem like the main culprit, but it's hard to say. Maybe they were used. Caiwen escaped to avoid trouble and prevent chaos in the Leng family. As a friend of many years, I know him well. Although he seems a bit of a scoundrel on the outside, he's actually a very family-oriented person. He ran away because he didn't want the Leng family to fall apart, and he didn't want you to know or worry."
Ouyang Yue held up the dagger, her beautiful face reflected in it, but her eyes gleamed with a cold light. After looking at it for a moment, she put the dagger down and said, "I understand, but we must find this person. Whether he was being used or not, if he dares to hurt my cousin, there will be more. We must deal with him as soon as possible."
Baili Chen disagreed: "What if it were one or even all three of these cousins?"
Ouyang Yue sneered: "What does the Leng family have to do with me? The only person I know is Leng Caiwen, and I only recognize him. Even if they all die, what does it matter to me?"
Baili Chen immediately put his arm around Ouyang Yue's waist: "My wife is right. The others are dispensable to both of us; we really don't need to pay them any attention." Baili Chen understood that the Leng family's actions had hurt Ouyang Yue deeply. If the Leng family hadn't forced Leng Yuyan back then, Leng Yuyan wouldn't have run to the border and wouldn't have met Xuan Yuanzheng. Although without meeting Xuan Yuanzheng, there would be no Ouyang Yue, to her, the Leng family was still one of the murderers responsible for Leng Yuyan's death. When Leng Yuyan returned to the capital, she didn't even dare go back to the Leng family mansion, showing how ruthless and heartless the Leng family was when it came to their reputation.
Since her identity was exposed by Xuan Yuan Chaohua, the Leng family has been well aware of her identity. She had even heard that she looked very similar to her birth mother, so there was no way the Leng family didn't know.
But what did the Leng family do? They remained completely still, without even uttering a single word about wanting to acknowledge each other. Ouyang Yue, given her current status, wasn't particularly concerned about this, but she felt that the Leng family's behavior was incredibly cold-blooded. Xie Shi, as Leng Yuyan's biological mother, hadn't even made a move, seemingly intending for Ouyang Yue, a junior, to go see them first. Little did she know that Ouyang Yue's resentment towards them made it impossible for her to take that first step. Thus, everyone was waiting for the other to make the first move, which resulted in no one making any move at all.
Now Ouyang Yue has completely given up on this idea and no longer considers this family as relatives. The only person she truly cares about is Leng Caiwen, who has a close relationship with both her and Baili Chen. If the time comes, Ouyang Yue will keep her word and eliminate the hidden danger for Leng Caiwen's safety.
At dinner time, in the flower hall of Prince Chen's mansion, Ouyang Yue and Baili Chen sat facing each other. Opposite them sat a person wolfing down his food. It was none other than Leng Caiwen. At this moment, Leng Caiwen was eating without any decorum, even with oil dripping from his mouth. This was a stark contrast to the renowned noble young master of the capital. Anyone who saw him now would probably have their image shattered. Ouyang Yue couldn't help but cough lightly, "Cousin, eat slowly, don't choke."
"Delicious, delicious! The chefs at Prince Chen's mansion are absolutely amazing. I've never had such fragrant and flavorful crispy chicken before. It's really good!" Leng Caiwen said, still putting chicken in his mouth. What's remarkable is that he could say this without stopping his conversation. That's quite a skill, isn't it?
Baili Chen, however, was quite boastful, smiling as he said, "The chefs in the Chen Prince's Mansion must be skilled. This is a technique taught to me by my wife. Although it's still a little inferior to my wife's, it's still better than others. You've only eaten these few dishes; my wife knows many more." As he said this, Baili Chen became even more smug.
Leng Caiwen was stunned for a moment, then quickly swallowed what he had eaten and wiped his mouth with a handkerchief. "My cousin can cook, and she's so good at it! Unexpected, very unexpected! Good, good!" There were several bruises on Leng Caiwen's face, one of which was right in his eye. Even with his eyes open, they were smaller than usual, and the dark circles under his eyes could not hide the bright and shining eyes of Leng Caiwen, as well as the turbulent undercurrent in them.
“If you like it, cousin, you can stay a little longer. It’s not as novel as the prince described. However, I do know that there are quite a few dishes. The chef at Prince Chen’s mansion is very skilled and knows a lot of recipes. I guarantee that you can stay in the mansion for half a month and have a different meal every day.” Ouyang Yue laughed, thinking that Leng Caiwen had been beaten by his family. Given his personality, he might not show it on the surface, but he must be very sad inside. It was only right to take care of him.
Leng Caiwen smiled and said, "That's fine, but my cousin's husband isn't worried about me disturbing him by staying at the Prince Chen's residence. I'm planning to stay here for a long time."
Ouyang Yue smiled and said, "I don't mind that at all."
Baili Chen said with a serious expression, "As long as you don't ruin my plans, I won't mind."
Leng Caiwen was taken aback, seemingly not understanding Baili Chen's meaning for a moment. Ouyang Yue, however, reached under the table and pinched Baili Chen's waist. Baili Chen's lips and eyes suddenly twitched, but his face remained calm. Few people could match his patience.
Baili Chen was also very stingy. Leng Caiwen's sudden entry into the mansion ruined his chance to get close to Ouyang Yue. He was being petty.
Not long after, Leng Caiwen seemed to suddenly understand something. His mouth and face twitched slightly. He quickly finished his meal and ran out. Ouyang Yue immediately said, "What nonsense are you talking about? How can you say that in front of others?"
Baili Chen didn't care at all: "He's heard this kind of talk a lot, so what does it matter? Besides, it's the truth, isn't it? My wife has to make it up to me today."
Ouyang Yue snorted coldly: "No way! How could you say such a thing? It makes me so embarrassed, and my cousin ran away in shame. I'll teach you a lesson today."
Baili Chen frowned: "It's fine to hold back a little, but if it happens too often, I'm afraid it'll just shut down right when it's in the mood, and then it won't be able to use it anymore." He looked helpless as he spoke, while Ouyang Yue felt even more helpless. Since they got married, she had found that Baili Chen had become increasingly perverted, practically no different from a big hooligan. When they were together, he would say anything, often making her so embarrassed that she couldn't help but blush. He had simply reached the point of shamelessness.
"Hmph, you'd better keep it to yourself," Ouyang Yue said, raising an eyebrow.
Baili Chen paused for a moment, then said sadly, "If that's the case, we can't have children. Do you think that's okay, my wife? Oh, poor thing, it was actually rejected by my dearest. I really don't know how to comfort it. But if it really goes on strike and stops doing things, my wife will have a headache from now on."
Ouyang Yue's lips twitched as she was told this, and her eyes involuntarily slanted upwards. She stared at Baili Chen speechlessly for a long time. She had to admit that Baili Chen had some reservations before they got married, but now he had no reservations at all. He was simply a pervert. She even regretted it a little. She was living in a state of misery every day.
The next moment, Ouyang Yue felt a hand reach out from her waist, and Baili Chen's voice sounded from the side: "Wife, I consulted many imperial physicians in the palace about health preservation. They all said that taking a walk after meals is good for digestion. We have just eaten, and you must feel very full now. I think we should find a way to digest properly."
Ouyang Yue quickly stood up: "Then let's go for a walk."
Baili Chen shook his head: "Taking a walk? That won't do. I feel that won't help with digestion and make me feel good. There's an even better way." Ouyang Yue quickly pretended to be confused and looked outside, saying, "Oh, then let's go to the suburbs to see the stars."
“What’s so fun about just sitting here? It’s pointless,” Baili Chen said directly.
"Then... ah, what are you doing!" Ouyang Yue was about to make a suggestion when she suddenly discovered that a hand had reached inside her clothes. You see, the weather is getting warmer now, so Ouyang Yue's clothes are naturally starting to get lighter. Even though she was in the mansion, Ouyang Yue was only wearing a slightly thicker outer robe, middle robe, inner robe, and close-fitting clothes. But that didn't stop Baili Chen from doing whatever he wanted.
Bai Lichen's warm breath brushed against his ear: "What are we doing? Something fun."
"I don't find it fun at all. I prefer your suggestion to take a walk." As she spoke, Ouyang Yue resisted and tried to pull Baili Chen's hand away. However, once Baili Chen got stubborn, not even nine oxen could pull him back. Moreover, this was a matter of great importance concerning sexual happiness. A true man has things he can do and things he cannot do. Don't expect him to compromise on this kind of matter!
"My wife, let me tell you a better way to aid digestion. I guarantee you'll be starving again after this round."
"I don't want to! Waaah..."
All protests and refusals were swallowed by Baili Chen. His entire body was tightly held, leaving her no chance to retaliate. Although she possessed many self-defense skills, she now had one—her leg was trapped. If she wanted to, Baili Chen could easily take it down. However, damaging it wouldn't benefit her, and Ouyang Yue wasn't foolish enough to resist and do something detrimental to herself. It was clear that her refusal to resist meant Baili Chen had won.
After leaving the flower hall, Leng Caiwen strolled leisurely through the garden of Prince Chen's mansion. Somewhat bored, he sat down in the pavilion. The scenery of Prince Chen's mansion was naturally very beautiful. In order to please Ouyang Yue, Emperor Mingxian bestowed the mansion upon Baili Chen, who then eagerly sought Ouyang Yue's advice and redecorated it. Now, Prince Chen's mansion was filled with red flowers and green willows, exuding a fresh and natural wildness. The combination with the various courtyards created a sense of tranquility and elegance.
"Young Master Leng, this servant will prepare tea for you right away."
"No need, you can all leave. I just want to be alone for a while and don't need anyone to serve me."
"Yes, Second Young Master Leng." The maid replied and withdrew, but did not actually leave. Instead, she kept watch from a distance. This was the Chen Prince's residence. Even though Leng Caiwen had a close relationship with Baili Chen and Ouyang Yue, he would not completely trust him to wander around freely. At least, these loyal servants would not do such a thing.
Leng Caiwen didn't mind. He sat on the stone bench in the pavilion, resting his chin on his hand, and couldn't help but laugh: "That Baili Chen guy is just too sensitive." As the second son of the eldest branch of the Leng family, how could Leng Caiwen not have some business? Even if it wasn't profitable, surely he had a room to sleep in. This guy just happened to come to the Prince Chen's mansion without saying a word. Nobody knew what his purpose was, but given that Leng Caiwen had a crush on Ouyang Yue, it wasn't hard to guess that Baili Chen was trying to warn him.
Leng Caiwen smiled and said, "As the older cousin, can't I even see my younger cousin?" He touched his injured lip, but a dark glint flashed in his eyes. His hand, hidden under the stone table, clenched slightly. He couldn't help but recall what happened in the flower hall earlier. How could Baili Chen's little tricks on the table have escaped his notice?
Sometimes, it really is just a matter of one step, and that's the difference between heaven and earth. Why didn't he take that step first? He thought he was the most uninhibited and daring one between Dai Yu and Baili Chen, but when it came to the crucial moment, he was not even as good as Baili Chen. He didn't even know what he wanted. It's really ridiculous.
"Hahahahahahahahahahaha!" Leng Caiwen laughed loudly, so loudly that the maids serving nearby looked at each other in surprise, wondering what had gotten into Leng Caiwen this time. Had the Second Young Master Leng been beaten in a fight with his family and his head was injured, causing him to lose his mind? The maids couldn't help but feel puzzled.
Of course, Leng Caiwen's behavior was indeed not very normal. He stayed in the pavilion for half the night, laughing and muttering to himself from time to time. If outsiders saw this, it would be hard not to suspect that he had been stimulated into stupidity.
Inside the master bedroom, beneath the draped gauze curtains, a man and a woman slept intimately in each other's arms. Bathed in the reflected moonlight, the woman's body shone like white jade, radiating a crystalline glow. The bright red family crest on her shoulders made her skin appear even whiter and more flawless than snow. The man beside her was slightly paler than average, but with a healthy glow. He had strong arms and held the woman close to his chest, wrapped in a blanket, a satisfied smile on his face.
While the woman was fast asleep, she seemed to feel a little uncomfortable. She nuzzled her head slightly and snuggled into the man's arms. The man instinctively embraced her, and the two became even more intimate.
As the night faded and the morning light shone down, the two people lying on the bed didn't seem to have changed much. However, the woman was now completely embraced by the man, who had his limbs spread wide, wrapping her up tightly like a clingy vine. The man slightly opened his eyes, looked at the woman in his arms, and a wicked smile curled at the corner of his mouth. But just as he was about to do something...
"Bang bang bang bang bang." A deafening noise suddenly came from outside. The woman beneath him opened her eyes wide. Although there was still a hint of confusion in her eyes, a cold glint flashed in them before she returned to normal and looked at Baili Chen in confusion, asking, "What was that noise? What happened outside?"
"Leng Sha, go and see what's going on." Baili Chen frowned immediately, then said softly, "Wife, why don't you get some more sleep? Are you tired?"
Ouyang Yue rolled her eyes: "You're such a hypocrite, crying over nothing. Who do you think hurt me? My back is still sore."
Baili Chen stretched out his arm and said, "Let me rub it for my wife."
"No! If I really let you massage me, I'll have to suffer again." Ouyang Yue immediately blocked him with her hand. Baili Chen looked a little embarrassed. He knew it wasn't good to force him twice, but he couldn't hide his disappointment. Ouyang Yue had already gotten up, and Baili Chen handed over the clothes draped over the screen by the bed. The two of them dressed themselves.
Back in the palace, Baili Chen had always preferred to dress himself. He didn't like women getting close to him, and having grown up in a temple, dressing himself was naturally no challenge for him. Ouyang Yue, on the other hand, wasn't used to the life of a true young lady, where even her undergarments had to be changed. Fortunately, both of them accepted it quite well and got along very well. After dressing, the two got out of bed and left the inner room. Leng Sha was already standing there in the outer room, with Dong Xue standing beside her, her face expressionless. She had been on night watch the night before.
"What's going on? Why is it so noisy this morning? Which careless servant made a mistake?" Baili Chen said coldly. This had disturbed his wife's sleep, so it was no wonder he was in a bad mood.
Leng Sha's expression also became somewhat strange as he said, "Reporting to Master, it is Young Master Leng who is currently banging the gong."
"Why is my cousin banging the gong so early? You're not thinking of learning this kind of craft, are you?" Ouyang Yue said with a smile, seemingly unfazed.
Leng Sha's expression became even stranger: "It's like this, the Second Young Master Leng stayed in the pavilion all night and only went back to his room to rest this morning. But before he had even rested for eight hours, he suddenly got up, saying that getting up early to exercise was good for his health. I don't know where he found a big gong, but he gathered a lot of servants from the manor and they are running laps around the Chen Prince's manor."
Seeing Baili Chen's embarrassed expression, Ouyang Yue chuckled and said, "Cousin is right about that. Exercising every morning is good for your health. As long as the servants don't interfere with the work in the manor, it doesn't matter."
Leng Sha couldn't help but add, "Yes, it's all young and pretty maids running around with him. Young Master Leng had tried to seduce the guards at the courtyard, but no one agreed. So he said it would be better to have beautiful women running around with him. Did he really want to be with a few stinky men?" Then the rumor spread like wildfire. Young Master Leng called all the maids who ran around with him "beautiful women." Even the second maid in the kitchen was considered a beauty and was now happily running around with him.
Ouyang Yue couldn't help but chuckle. While the second girl wasn't exactly ugly, she wasn't pretty either. There was definitely a reason her cousin was considered a playboy. Even if, as Baili Chen said, Leng Caiwen was very self-disciplined, he was still undeniably a womanizer, which must have attracted countless romantic entanglements. However, Ouyang Yue didn't care about Leng Caiwen's lifestyle and laughed, "It seems the guards in the manor have quite a few complaints about my cousin." This was clearly using Leng Caiwen's mouth to report to their superiors; she'd seen this before.
Leng Sha nodded seriously: "They are extremely resentful. There are plenty of beautiful and talented maids in the Prince Chen's mansion, and the guards naturally have their own suitors. If Second Young Master Leng were to snatch them away like this, it might cause trouble." Leng Sha almost said that if this went on for too long, and Leng Caiwen completely bewitched all the maids and young women in the mansion, wouldn't the men in the mansion riot and kill Leng Caiwen? This is actually for Leng Caiwen's sake. Shouldn't the Princess consider getting Leng Caiwen out of the mansion?
Ouyang Yue smiled faintly and remained silent, while Baili Chen began to consider it with a sense of deep agreement...
"Cousin, cousin, get up! Come on, let's go for a run together, it's good for your health!" Just then, Leng Caiwen's voice suddenly came from outside. Dong Xue had already gone to open the door, and saw Leng Caiwen outside the courtyard, wearing a white long robe, her hair casually tied up, her face slightly flushed from running, but her eyes sparkling, smiling as she looked into the house.
Baili Chen craned his neck to look, but there weren't that many maids behind Leng Caiwen. It was just him alone. Leng Sha was also taken aback for a moment, then shook his head slightly to indicate that he wasn't lying. Leng Caiwen ran into the house and said with a smile, "Cousin, cousin-in-law, come on in."
Baili Chen glanced at him coldly: "Do you know that you've disturbed my and Yue'er's rest?"
Leng Caiwen exclaimed, "Oh dear, why are you still not awake so late? Sleeping too much isn't good for you. I'm doing this for your own good. You don't want to look like old men and women at such a young age, do you? Getting some exercise now will be very beneficial for your future. But it's okay if you don't want to participate. Cousin, why don't you come with me? I have a lot of tips and tricks, but I don't tell outsiders."
Ouyang Yue laughed: "It seems that I, as the younger cousin, am going to have an advantage."
Leng Caiwen nodded repeatedly and said, "That's right, we definitely benefited. So many people asked me before, but I didn't tell them. This is my most closely guarded secret, and I would never tell just anyone. If it weren't for our relationship, I wouldn't have told you either. But now it's good that he never intended to go anyway, so it's perfect that I don't tell him."
Baili Chen immediately stood up: "Who said I'm not going? Let's go now, my wife, let me help you."
Leng Caiwen blinked and glanced thoughtfully at Ouyang Yue. The three of them actually started running around the Prince Chen's mansion. However, the two men kept talking to Ouyang Yue, and many of the servants in the mansion could see their princess with a slightly bitter expression.
It seems that being a beautiful woman isn't so easy after all!
At this moment, Xiangmanyuan welcomed a guest, a very important guest. A group of more than a dozen solemn-faced attendants escorted a man dressed in blue into a VIP room on the second floor. It was still early, and there were not many pedestrians on the street. There were even fewer guests in Xiangmanyuan. The group went upstairs very quickly and disappeared in the blink of an eye, so much so that no one noticed them.
Xiangmanyuan is just a restaurant or similar place with no guest rooms. The second floor was empty at the moment. The man walking in front frowned and asked, "Did that person really say that?"