Guide to Failing as a Full-Level Green Tea-Chapter 25 - The Unspeakable Matters with the Handsome Guard

Su Chen chuckled softly, his voice as gentle as the breeze brushing against willows, carrying a hint of allure. “You and that Gu family girl make quite a pair.”

He pointed lightly at Shen Roujia, teasing, “A fox cub and a wolf cub.”

With so many people around, Shen Roujia didn’t want to waste words with him and made a move to leave.

Su Chen quickly followed her.

“That Gu family girl begged me to come help you, and you still don’t appreciate it.”

Feeling tired, Shen Roujia asked Xiao Fu to lead the way quickly.

“All of this is just Rong Shuyao reaping the consequences of her own actions. Cause and effect, Master Su, you should understand this better than I do.”

Su Chen looked at Shen Roujia with interest and slowly approached her.

“At the midday sacrificial ceremony, I saw that girl by your side holding something, sneaking off to the west wing. Out of curiosity, I followed her and took a look. What a shock it was.”

Xiao Fu shook her head in fear. “Your Highness, I didn’t…”

Shen Roujia patted her hand. “It’s okay. You can go back now.”

After Xiao Fu left, Shen Roujia properly bowed to Su Chen. “Thank you.”

Su Chen was slightly surprised. “You little girl, can’t take a joke, can you?”

Shen Roujia looked up, a bit helpless. “Master Su, you seem very idle.”

Su Chen wasn’t annoyed. “Yes, I am.”

Shen Roujia wasn’t one for small talk. She turned and started to leave.

Su Chen watched her walk away in a different direction and couldn’t help but call out, “Where are you going?”

Shen Roujia waved her hand without looking back. “To thank the real helper.”

Su Chen realized what she meant and chuckled. “Hey, this girl…”

That night, the Eastern Palace fell silent.

Zisu was beaten to death without being able to utter a single word.

Rong Shuyao, for breaking palace rules, was demoted two ranks to a head maid. Additionally, she was punished to meditate in the temple for three months.

This was already a significant pardon for her.

After the emperor left, Xu Zening’s room was silent.

Rong Shuyao knelt on the ground without saying a word.

Gao Huaichang respectfully spoke to Xu Zening. “Your Highness, this is what the Crown Princess ordered me to bring.”

Xu Zening frowned deeply, barely able to contain his anger. “What is it?”

Gao Huaichang replied, “Mugwort. The Crown Princess said soaking in it can alleviate your symptoms.”

Xu Zening’s frown relaxed a bit, his eyes darkening. “What else did she say?”

Gao Huaichang looked at him with a hint of admiration. “The Crown Princess checked your food before coming. She said Your Highness’s condition was caused by eating raw ginkgo nuts.”

Gao Huaichang paused. “When the Crown Princess arrived, she saw the rash on your skin and made her judgment.”

Xu Zening pulled at his sleeve, his gaze unconsciously sweeping over Rong Shuyao.

“Understood.”

Rong Shuyao’s shoulders trembled. “Your Highness, I…”

Xu Zening coldly interrupted, “Shuyao, after this incident, you must strictly follow the palace rules and not step out of line again. Don’t disappoint your father’s teachings.”

Rong Shuyao wanted to say something, but Xu Zening casually fiddled with the mugwort leaves, cutting her off. “Accept your punishment and leave.”

Rong Shuyao bit her lip hard. “Yes, I understand.”

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Shen Roujia seized the opportunity and brought up the matter of divorce when Xu Zening had just recovered from his illness.

“Impossible.”

Xu Zening couldn’t understand what Shen Roujia was thinking.

Hearing his response, Shen Roujia’s smile vanished. “What? You’re being unreasonable.”

Xu Zening ignored her, lowering his head to read documents.

Shen Roujia slammed the soup bowl down. “Are you deliberately delaying me?”

Xu Zening lifted his eyelids. “Delaying you? Who in the capital would dare marry you if we divorced?”

Shen Roujia frowned deeply, grinding her teeth. After a while, she spat out, “Egotist!”

Xu Zening chuckled. “Revealing your true nature now? Where’s the gentle, virtuous Crown Princess who was deeply in love with me?”

Shen Roujia felt deflated, picking up the soup bowl and turning to leave. “People change… Forget it, I don’t want to talk to you.”

Xu Zening glanced at her and said flatly, “Leave the soup.”

Gao Huaichang reached out with a smile. “Your Highness, give it to me.”

Shen Roujia huffed and stomped out.

When Shen Roujia returned to her courtyard, she saw Xiao Fu happily carrying something back.

“Xiao Fu? What are you doing?”

Xiao Fu was startled, dropping what she was holding with a clatter.

“Your Highness…”

Shen Roujia touched her chin, intrigued. “Xiao Fu, what are you hiding from me?”

Xiao Fu froze. “Uh, nothing…”

Shen Roujia walked closer and picked up a book, bursting into laughter.

The cover read: “The Unspeakable Matters with the Handsome Guard.”

Xiao Fu’s face turned red. Shen Roujia handed the book back. “Where did you get this?”

Xiao Fu stammered, “An older sister in the outer courtyard sold it to me. This storybook is very popular now, not only in the palace but also outside.”

She said with some disappointment, “Unfortunately, the author only wrote half.”

Shen Roujia looked thoughtful. “This is really that popular?”

Xiao Fu tentatively asked, “Your Highness, would you like to read it?”

Shen Roujia smiled. “No, thank you.”

Shen Roujia handed the book back to Xiao Fu and returned to her room.

After the footsteps outside faded, Shen Roujia took another booklet from under her pillow.

She couldn’t help but laugh, muttering, “What a coincidence…”

The booklet was of excellent quality, with delicate handwriting. The cover’s words were particularly eye-catching.

Shen Roujia looked at the book titled “The Unspeakable Matters with the Handsome Guard,” and her lips curled into a smile.

Inside the palace, a beautiful figure lounged lazily on a chaise, a delicate wrist resting on a cushion.

“Doctor Zhang, is there any problem with my pregnancy?”

Doctor Zhang, already with a head full of white hair, trembled slightly with fear.

“The dragon fetus is stable, the pulse is strong. Your Highness, your pregnancy is excellent, unusually so for just two months…”

Concubine Jia smiled charmingly, withdrawing her hand. Her gaze was as cold and piercing as a viper’s.

“I didn’t expect my child to be so strong. By the way, I heard you recently had a grandson. Congratulations.”

Doctor Zhang immediately knelt, knocking his head repeatedly. “Thank you, Your Highness, for your concern. I believe a few more doses of calming medicine will ensure the child’s full-term delivery.”

Concubine Jia laughed loudly. “Doctor Zhang’s skills are impressive. Someone, reward him!”

Concubine Jia had someone help Doctor Zhang up. “Doctor Zhang, I’ll be counting on you for the next few months.”