On Our Wedding Night, I Discovered the Crown Prince's Hidden Illness-Chapter 46 - : A Match Made in Heaven

Chapter 46: Chapter 46: A Match Made in Heaven

When school let out, Lai Jiajia clung to Leng Yu Yan, insisting that she come home with her to have dinner together.

“Sister, if you don’t come, I’m afraid I’ll have insomnia again tonight.”

Seeing her playful, pitiable act, Leng Yu Yan nodded in agreement, “I’ve already promised, how could I go back on my word?”

By the time she returned to the Leng Residence, Mrs. Feng and others had clearly received the news, but they did not come to see Leng Yu Yan.

Leng Yu Yan was not at all annoyed; since Mrs. Feng and the others had not gained any benefits from her, they naturally did not care to pay her any attention.

Lai Jiajia hummed a tune cheerfully, pulling Leng Yu Yan towards her parents’ courtyard.

“Why are we going to my uncle and aunt’s courtyard?”

“It’s not just me who wants to dine with you, but my parents do, too.”

By the time they reached the courtyard of Lai Zonghui and Ms. He, the couple had already been waiting beside the dining table.

Seeing the sisters return together, Ms. He joyfully came out to greet them, taking hold of Leng Yu Yan’s hand, looking her over from left to right.

Lai Jiajia wrinkled her nose, “Mom, I’m here too, look at me.”

Ms. He laughed, “I’ll look at you in a moment.”

Lai Jiajia pouted, and Leng Yu Yan smiled.

Ms. He affectionately adjusted the stray hairs on Leng Yu Yan’s forehead, “Yesterday, you were taken away by the Crown Prince right after school let out, and we didn’t get to have a meal together.”

Lai Jiajia flopped down beside the dining table, reaching to grab some food: “Sister didn’t come back last night, why does it feel like a year has passed?”

She was stopped by Ms. He, “Wash your hands before eating!”

Lai Jiajia stood up, stuck out her tongue at Ms. He’s retreating back, and then went to wash her hands.

Ms. He called the maid to bring a basin of water for Leng Yu Yan, then said, “If it’s about marrying off a daughter, a good talk is needed to take her away. Yesterday, we couldn’t even say half a word.”

Leng Yu Yan washed her hands carefully, softly saying, “Auntie, I’m just moving there temporarily, not getting married.”

Watching the maid carry away the basin, Ms. He lowered her voice, “Whether you are getting married or moving there temporarily, you must live decently.”

Lai Zonghui, who had been silent until now, spoke up, “Uncle and aunt could not be of use, you’ve suffered from a young age, and we couldn’t protect you at all.”

Hearing her own husband say this, Ms. He stopped beating around the bush, “Yu Yan, now that you’ve moved into the Eastern Palace, to put it nicely, you are accompanying the Crown Prince, but bluntly, you don’t even have an official status.”

Lai Jiajia’s little face turned red with anger, “Last night, grandmother was saying that moving to the Eastern Palace hastily is a disgrace to them. I was so angry when I heard it. Wasn’t it them who had Fifth Sister replace Third Sister?”

“If your elder sister-in-law were here, such a thing would never happen, a mother naturally loves and protects her own,” Ms. He wiped her tears, her voice mixed with sobs, “They say once there’s a stepmother, there’s a stepfather, among all the Leng Family children, it’s Yu Yan who has had the hardest life.”

Hearing this, Lai Zonghui sighed deeply.

Leng Yu Yan suddenly understood why Lai Jiajia’s eyes were swollen this morning, claiming insomnia, it turned out to be for these reasons.

Lai Jiajia sat down beside Leng Yu Yan, “Sister…”

She had barely called out when tears started falling in torrents.

Leng Yu Yan raised her hand to wipe away her tears, “Don’t be sad, I’m fine. I don’t care about the outside world’s gossip.”

As she spoke, her clear eyes slowly gathered a mist and soon formed into crystal drops, hanging on her lower lashes, trembling on the verge of falling.

Seeing her crying too, Lai Jiajia sniffed, “Sister, do you feel wronged moving into the Eastern Palace?”

Leng Yu Yan shook her head, “No, it’s happiness that makes me cry. Uncle and auntie treat me like their own daughter, and you, sister, treat me like your real sibling.”

In the Leng Family, this was the only place she felt warmth.

Upon hearing this, Lai Zonghui nodded with satisfaction, while Ms. He was overjoyed.

Suddenly, they heard a maid’s voice from outside, Ms. He quickly took a handkerchief and dabbed at the corner of her eyes, “My dear, let’s stop talking, let’s eat.”

The maid entered, “Second Young Master and Second Lady, Third Young Master is practicing his writing and said he’ll come right over.”

Lai Zonghui calmly waved his hand, “Alright, you may go.”

The maid glanced at Leng Yu Yan, seated in the room, and then withdrew.

Seeing this, Leng Yu Yan had a pretty clear idea of what was going on.

In the Leng Family, it was the father who had the titles, Mrs. Feng who managed the properties and affairs, and the grandmother with the highest seniority—the grandmother would invariably protect her own children.

With such limited power in their speech, my uncle and aunt truly couldn’t protect her even if they wished to.

Just as some of the maids in this yard might be spies for Mrs. Feng.

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Two days later.

On that day, after the academy was dismissed, the Mountain Master called Leng Yu Yan aside and asked, “Has the Crown Prince given you a definitive answer? The day after tomorrow is the calligraphy conference, and this old man truly hopes the Crown Prince can attend.”

Moreover, he had also heard that Leng Yu Yan had been ordered to move into the Eastern Palace.

In response, Leng Yu Yan only promised to inquire with Ye Yiheng.

“I will ask Your Highness, but I cannot guarantee that he will definitely come,” she said.

The Mountain Master nodded, “It’s good that you can ask.”

Having accepted such a task, Leng Yu Yan felt somewhat headache.

Since moving into the Eastern Palace two days ago and having not seen him since the Imperial Palace’s family banquet that evening,

she had been pondering how to broach the subject as she walked towards Tingfeng Garden in the Eastern Palace.

If she sought him out during his mealtime, it might be misunderstood as a wish to dine with him.

And if she were to look for him after meals, being misunderstood as seeking to share his bed would be even more unacceptable.

With this in mind, she decided to ask now and thus took a detour. Finding a palace maid along the way, she learned that Ye Yiheng was in his study and quickened her pace.

However, just as she arrived at his study, she heard a woman’s voice coming from inside.

The voice was gentle and shy.

Leng Yu Yan pursed her lips, realizing that her timing was unfortunate.

She turned to leave but unexpectedly saw Jian Lecheng approaching.

“Miss Lai, are you looking for His Highness?”

Leng Yu Yan paused, “Could Young Master perhaps lend a hand?”

Jian Lecheng’s lips curled, amused. This ugly girl actually dared to ask him for help.

“Speak.”

“The Mountain Master wishes for His Highness to attend the calligraphy conference the day after tomorrow. I need a reply to give the Mountain Master an answer.”

“This is a trivial matter. You can just ask His Highness yourself.”

Why would she need his help?

At that moment, laughter from a woman came from the study.

Upon hearing this, Jian Lecheng instantly understood, “Are you perhaps misunderstanding something?”

“Misunderstand what?” Leng Yu Yan’s eyebrows knitted slightly.

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“The one inside is His Highness’s cousin, her mother and mine were sisters.”

“Cousins by birth, a perfect pair. It’s better if I don’t disturb them. If Young Master is willing to help, just ask; if not, then let it be.” With that, Leng Yu Yan walked away.

At that moment, Ye Yiheng was standing at the doorway of the study and saw Leng Yu Yan step away.

A coldness flickered between his handsome brows.

What does “cousins by birth, a perfect pair” mean?

Jian Lecheng gave a bow with his hands clasped, “Your Highness, Miss Lai came to inquire if you will attend the Xinya Academy’s calligraphy conference?”

Upon hearing this, Leng Yu Yan paused in her steps.

“I won’t go,” came his cool voice.

Leng Yu Yan turned around and nodded with a smile, “Thank you for your response, Your Highness.”

As she prepared to leave once again, a delicate woman emerged from the study.

“Both Xinya Academy and the calligraphy conference are the fruits of my aunt’s efforts. Cousin, you should attend.”