Chapter 48: Chapter 44: Sorry, Dress!

After Shen Jingxian flew a kite, her head stayed in a daze.

But at least she remembered to go back and talk to the Emperor about taking Wen Ranchen to school.

The Emperor thought Shen Jingxian made a good point. He had seen Wen Ranchen’s talent with his own eyes, and keeping him in the Imperial Palace for all these years was quite a waste.

Originally, he agreed to keep Wen Ranchen in the palace because he was worried that the situation at the General Mansion would push a good child to the brink, but he didn’t expect his daughter to protect him so fiercely.

Like a protective cub.

Now, since the Little Princess herself proposed letting Wen Ranchen reconnect with the outside world, he naturally agreed.

Sometimes, only kids understand kids’ matters.

Moreover, Wen Ranchen is a good child.

For the safety of the two children, the Emperor added some guards for them.

Shi Wang, upon knowing this, scoffed. With him around, those guards were as good as useless.

…

Wen Ranchen hadn’t gone to school for quite some time.

Mr. Zhao took a whole morning specially to test Wen Ranchen’s academic knowledge.

Shen Jingxian was extremely nervous.

It wasn’t until Mr. Zhao appeared to announce that Wen Ranchen would continue studying at Yinghua Hall from that day forward that she finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Just as Shen Jingxian relaxed, Wen Ranchen, already feeling slightly aggrieved, spoke, “Your Highness, were you afraid I wouldn’t pass the test?”

Shen Jingxian: ?

At this moment, Shen Jingxian seriously suspected that Wen Ranchen’s eyes could see clearly. But when she tentatively moved her face very close to Wen Ranchen’s, his expression didn’t change at all and still looked disappointed.

Shit! This is unbelievable!

Is this the male lead’s superpower!!

“Ahem, Your Highness, although you are young, you still need to be mindful of the differences between the sexes when outside.”

As Shen Jingxian realized something, her neck stiffly turned to the side, and she saw all the kids at Yinghua Hall looking over, either enviously or jealously.

Oh no.

She had been so spooked by Wen Ranchen that she forgot she was still at school.

Shen Jingxian’s little face turned red, and she quickly backed up a few steps to sit back in her own seat.

Shen Jingxian didn’t see it, but after she nervously sat down, Wen Ranchen’s lips curled up into a slight smile.

After quite a while, when Shen Jingxian recovered from her embarrassment, she explained in a low voice to Wen Ranchen, “Brother Chen, that’s not what I meant. You’re just so amazing that I was worried you’d do too well and go straight to Yiyun Hall, and then we wouldn’t be able to be together!”

Upon hearing this explanation, Wen Ranchen smiled, even his previously dull eyes showed a hint of warmth, “Please rest assured, Your Highness.”

Rest assured? Rest assured about what?

Shen Jingxian didn’t quite understand but she had a feeling if she asked, she’d get a very humblebrag answer, so she gave up.

The return of Wen Ranchen caused quite a stir, because in the past, Wen Ranchen’s level of genius had shocked the entire Imperial College.

Now, three years had passed, and everyone wanted to know if Wen Ranchen had become ordinary, or if he was still as incredible as before.

But Wen Ranchen never took the bait from any provocations, he only had one answer.

“Wen Ranchen, after three years, let’s debate strategies!”

“Only if the Princess agrees.”

“Wen Ranchen, let’s compete in poetry! This time, I won’t lose to you!”

“Only if the Princess agrees.”

“Wen Ranchen, I know you wouldn’t easily compromise, today, I’m willing to give you a chance to prove yourself!”

“Only if the Princess agrees.”

Wen Ranchen always replied with this sentence, but he clearly knew that with the guard beside the Princess, if she herself did not wish to speak to them, they would have no chance to approach her.

“Wen Ranchen is doing this on purpose!”

“His gentlemanly demeanor is entirely gone.”

“Hmph, if he had improved at all, he wouldn’t still be at the childish Yinghua Hall.”

The Second Prince had been observing every move Shen Jingxian made, and now upon hearing these words, he knew his chance had come.

Feigning nonchalance, he said, “Wen Ranchen, having stayed with my sister all these days due to his vision issues, seems to have lost his ambitions as a scholar.”

“Wen Ranchen disappeared all these years and it was because he has been with the Princess… what an insolent man!!”

“Doesn’t the Princess know better? Shouldn’t Wen Ranchen? This must be intentional!!”

Some heartbroken individuals had already started crying, “Princess!! Oh Princess!! Why couldn’t you wait for me, waaah.”

Shen Fengze originally said this to make his classmates aware of the Princess’s lack of decorum.

So young yet knowing to keep a youth by her side, and who knows what kind of mischief she’ll get into when she grows up.

As long as he ruined the Princess’s reputation first, it wouldn’t be as easy for his father to pass the throne to Shen Jingxian in the future.

And these Imperial College students would see Shen Jingxian’s true colors.

But things didn’t develop as Shen Fengze anticipated, in fact, it was the opposite.

Nobody criticized the Princess, they only loathed their lack of ability, being outdone by a blind person!!

Waaah, so depressing, no motivation to study anymore.

Mother! I want to request a leave!

That very night, a noble youth returned home looking lost, and the next day he was in no state to attend school.

This situation did not improve with time, and even worsened, because more than one person at the Imperial College witnessed the Princess’s meticulous care toward the blind Princely Heir.

The Little Princess’s birthday was slowly approaching amid such displays of affection (not really) and the wailing of the boys at the Imperial College.

…

On this day, Shen Jingxian was grabbed early in the morning to get ready for her birthday.

She was still young, so she didn’t need any powder, just had some red lip color applied, and the Empress touched up her eyebrows before taking her to choose the clothes she’d wear to the birthday party today.

Shen Jingxian glanced at the brightly colored clothes in front of her, yet there was no red. A line of text suddenly appeared in her mind.

“Song Yan put on a pink dress sent by her mother and then entered the palace with the Duke.

Pink is a foolproof color, and Song Yan had double-checked the clothing before putting it on for any toxins or irritants.

But she hadn’t expected that upon arriving at the palace, the Princess would be wearing an identical outfit.

’Someone, strip Song Yan of her clothes for this Princess!’… Followed by a significant time skip.”

Shen Jingxian shivered, oh dear, is it starting?

She looked through the clothes, and there was indeed a light pink gown with an exquisite cloud pattern embroidered in silver thread, tailored perfectly, looking like something a beauty like herself would wear.

But!

Shen Jingxian resolutely set aside the pink gown. Despite her reluctance, she had no choice!

Sorry, little dress! But I really need my little life more!

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