Chapter 45: Chapter 41: Let’s Leave This Planet and Live Somewhere Else

Wen Ranchen, who had been following closely behind Shen Jingxian, saw that she did not go to see anyone else but went straight into the Imperial Study Room, and then he returned to Yi Fen Palace with ease.

Shi Wang was waiting for him in the side hall. Upon seeing Wen Ranchen return, he said with a displeased expression, “You were tracking Her Highness?”

Wen Ranchen’s expression remained calm, though his hand holding the doorframe trembled slightly. “Yes, I just wanted to test how good my sound positioning is nowadays.”

Usually, Shi Wang would have been fooled, but this time, since the matter involved the Princess, his mind managed to work.

He stared at Wen Ranchen for a while and then said, “It’s not just for that reason. What exactly were you hoping to achieve by following the Princess today?”

Wen Ranchen could hear the seriousness in Shi Wang’s voice. He had no doubt that if his answer did not satisfy Shi Wang, this madman might actually kill him.

Wen Ranchen sighed, lowered his head, and put on a seemingly dejected look as he slowly said, “If I tell you, you mustn’t laugh at me.”

Shi Wang, who had been extremely vigilant, became curious at Wen Ranchen’s words. Could it be that it wasn’t what he thought?

“Alright! I promise I won’t laugh!”

Only then did Wen Ranchen bite his lip, as if making up his mind, “Her Highness usually chats with me for a bit before leaving, but this morning she left in a hurry. I am wondering if she is tired of me, or if she has found another brother she prefers…”

Before Wen Ranchen could finish, a loud burst of laughter erupted from next door, “Hahahahahahahahahahaha.”

Wen Ranchen: …

What about not laughing?

Shi Wang: I’ve had specialized training, and I wouldn’t laugh unless it was extremely funny.

Usually, Wen Ranchen would manipulate Shi Wang, and Shi Wang had never considered Wen Ranchen as a child. Now that Wen Ranchen voiced his confusion, Shi Wang finally felt that the person in front of him was just a kid.

It was all because Wen Ranchen was too brilliant, mastering everything with ease, which led Shi Wang to think of him as unfathomable. Unexpectedly, Wen Ranchen’s true nature was that of a naive kid!

Shi Wang felt like he was having his day of triumph. He immediately dragged a small stool over to sit beside Wen Ranchen, “It’s normal to feel worried in your situation. You see, every day the Princess goes to school, and you can’t go with her. When she goes to the Imperial Study Room, you can’t follow, either. You just stay here reading, practicing martial arts, and preparing medicines while waiting for the Princess to come to you, isn’t that right?”

Wen Ranchen nodded.

Shi Wang leaned closer to Wen Ranchen, whispering, “Little apprentice, think carefully, what does it look like, waiting daily for the Princess in this side hall?”

Wen Ranchen tilted his head, confused, but tentatively answered, “A pet?”

Shi Wang, with a mysterious expression, said, although Wen Ranchen couldn’t see it, this didn’t stop him from pretending, “No, no, no. More like a wife waiting daily for her husband to return. No, in your case, it’s reversed, more like a bitter husband, that’s it, a bitter husband!”

“And when you ran out just now, it was like… catching a red-handed… hmmm…”

Wen Ranchen’s ears turned red, and he quickly covered Shi Wang’s mouth, not letting him continue.

As a man, he should have been angry at being compared this way, but oddly, he felt no displeasure, perhaps even a bit of anticipation.

Shi Wang, for once, was perceptive. He saw Wen Ranchen’s blushing face and patted his shoulder, signaling him to let go.

As soon as Wen Ranchen released him, Shi Wang returned to his demonic whispers, “You know, Her Highness is young, each day faced with countless temptations outside. It’s possible she might accidentally be coaxed away by other handsome brothers.”

Nonsense, those punks wouldn’t take a step near the Princess.

And you, if you weren’t so pitiable and shared the same taste as me, I wouldn’t let you near the Princess either.

Wen Ranchen was unaware of Shi Wang’s activities outside. Even though he now had his own information network, he was ultimately still limited within the palace.

Especially with countless experts by the Princess’s side, with the abilities he currently possessed, he couldn’t get information about the Princess. Naturally, he took Shi Wang’s words seriously.

Wen Ranchen lightly pressed his lips, somewhat helpless, “Master… do you have any ideas?”

After asking, Wen Ranchen felt like he was clutching at straws. Shi Wang’s usual conduct hardly inspired confidence.

Just as he was about to retract his question, Shi Wang patted his chest and assured him, “Trust me! This is my forte. I guarantee the Princess will adore you beyond measure!”

Wen Ranchen paused. Although he did not trust Shi Wang completely, the idea of being adored by the Princess… was incredibly tempting.

“Then I will trouble you, Master.”

At this moment, Wen Ranchen genuinely believed Shi Wang intended to help him.

Until the Little Princess came looking for him, Shi Wang promptly sidled up to the Princess and repeated all the tangled words Wen Ranchen had said today to Her Highness.

Wen Ranchen: Excuse me, how can one disappear from this world?

Shen Jingxian was a bit surprised after hearing Shi Wang’s words.

Wen Ranchen had always appeared composed and mature, as if every matter had an answer in his mind. Who would have thought he had… such an adorable side?

Ah, right, Wen Ranchen is thirteen now, in modern terms, right in his rebellious phase. Perhaps she should pay more attention to Wen Ranchen.

These brothers turning villainous are no joke.

If he could follow her today, who knows if he’d try to kill her tomorrow??!!

The more Shen Jingxian thought, the more frightening it seemed. She quickly said, “Brother Chen, I’m sorry for always leaving you here alone. Perhaps you want to come with me to the Imperial College?”

Wen Ranchen was stunned for a moment, then softly asked, “Can I really go?”

His cautious demeanor stung Shen Jingxian a little.

She suddenly realized she might have made a mistake over the years, confining a soaring eagle within this small side hall, turning him into a caged bird.

If it were the original Wen Ranchen, how could he ever doubt himself so?

After all, he was a man forged from life and death.

And now, here was her thoughtfully pampered darling, perhaps a bit too pampered.

Shen Jingxian stepped forward, holding Wen Ranchen’s hand, affirming, “Of course you can, Brother Chen. You are the greatest, always have been, and always will be!”

Wen Ranchen suddenly smiled blissfully, he said softly, “Then may I ask Her Highness a question?”

“Wh… what question?” Shen Jingxian suddenly felt a little flustered. Would it be something inappropriate for children? After all, she was still young…

“Does Her Highness prefer eating Hibiscus Treasure Chicken or Wings?”

Shen Jingxian, “Ah?”

That was not what I was expecting.

Looking at Wen Ranchen’s exquisite and gentle face, Shen Jingxian felt embarrassed and honestly replied, “Wings.”

Wen Ranchen laughed, “Me too.”

And subtly glanced towards Shi Wang’s direction.

Shi Wang: You brat, holding grudges, huh.

I get it, I get it, you just want some herbs, right? I’ll find them for you.

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