Masquerade in Bridal Attire and Marry the Prince

49. The Seed of Doubts

Translator: Antonia

Shan Zhongli was stunned for a second, “Are you thinking too much, Mister? The Crown Princess is a twin, something unique in the capital city. She has an unpresentable twin brother, not worth mentioning at all.”

The man being called Mister turned around and gave Shan Zhongli a glare, sighing inwardly the boy was too stupid. But anyway, he was the best he could reach at present, so he had to try his best to help him.

“Normal women have more or less introverted shyness when they talk. Even if she is extroverted in nature, she will pay attention to her manners because of rules and etiquettes.” The man stood there, hands on the back, displaying a commanding air, even if he did nothing.

Shan Zhongli thought for a while following his logic and found his words make sense. He asked with confusion, “But there were many female generals in Shenglan history.”

Little wonder that he thought in this way. He hadn’t met Du Chuyue before and only knew she was a Du. The Emperor now attached importance to the development of commerce. Therefore, as he strived to achieve military credits, he also wished to obtain the support of the Du family, and the best way to make it was to have a wife surnamed Du.

However, the Du girls were either married or too young to marry. He couldn’t propose to the little Du girl anyhow. That would be ridiculous.

That man instantly understood Shan Zhongli’s thought and blazed at him with anger, “How can you climb onto that position if you’re so short-sighted?”

He looked down on Shan Zhongli reasonably because the latter seemed to have used up all his wisdom already in his early years. He had been able to write articles at the age of three and to practice martial arts at five, but now he seemed to be a good-for-nothing.

The words were truly too harsh, and Shan Zhongli showed a little annoyance at once. However, he knew the man meant good for him, so he held back his anger, “What do you think should I do?”

“Find someone to test her out.” The man replied without hesitation. He wouldn’t doubt it if it hadn’t been the Du twin. Twins were rare to see even in a century. It was possible that the Crown Princess was a fake one. Shan Zhongli agreed immediately and arranged people to prepare for this matter.

In view of Shan Zhongli’s readiness of accepting his advice, the man felt better and left right away.

“Lord, do you think Mister interfere too much?” Yueluo asked. He had been following Shan Zhongli since he was a child and certainly understood every of his lord’s expression. Now, the son of Duke Ningyuan looked very unhappy.

Shan Zhongli glanced at Yunluo whom he trusted very much and said frankly, “Even if I’m a fool, the Emperor and Empress aren’t.

The Empress has only one son, and that’s the Crown Prince. Will she accept it her son marrying a man?” He questioned indignantly. Still holding the anger, he poured himself a cup of tea and tossed off.

Yunluo worried and grunted to let him drink slowly. Nevertheless, Yunluo agreed with Shan Zhongli’s opinion. After weighing his words, he used a softer way to advice. “Since Mister wants to test that out, just let him. Why bother to be mad at him? You know he’ll play a big role in the future. Why not just do as he asked to? After all, it won’t hurt you or the Crown Princess.” Yunluo suggested tentatively. But Mister’s request was truly a trouble even to them servants.

To test out the Crown Princess was a man or woman? How? You couldn’t just rip off her clothes. Besides, to the public, the Crown Prince and Princess were disappeared, so nothing could be done publicly.

Thinking of this, Yun Luo had an idea, “Right, Lord, tell them this—” He leaned over and whispered to the ear of Shan Zhongli.

After listening, Shan Zhongli found the idea a little shabby, but it seemed to be the only way. It had to be admitted that most of the times, a stupid lord couldn’t have a clever servant.

Du Chuxuan finished meal and planned to take a walk, when Yuxing Tianrui showed up and forced him back to the tent.

“Your wound is healing, so you should stay in the tent and rest. I give you so much food everyday not to let you gain weight.”

On hearing his words, Du Chuxuan almost spitted out blood. Previously, staying with Yuxing Tianrui, he hadn’t been able to have meat for a long time and lost much weight.

Even though recently he ate a lot, it was merely making up for those days. He didn’t eat too much, and this man should be grudging about it! How ridiculous!

There were only them two in the tent. Ada and Dongxiang had taken the hint and guarded outside. Therefore, Du Chuxuan directly sat on the table, “Are you saying I’m getting fat, Your Highness?”

Yuxing Tianrui hummed a sound from his nose, not planning to say anything. Du Chuxuan leaned over, greatly shortening the distance between them, “If you really want to know, the best way is—we take a try in bed!”

“Don’t go too far!” Yuxing Tianrui shouted so loud that Shan Zhongli nearly dropped his teacup to the ground. Ada and Dongxiang, standing at the door, also trembled briefly. His Highness was actually hitting the roof. Her Highness was so amazing.

Yuxing Tianrui also realized that he was a little out of control and lowered his volume, “You’re still guilty now. Don’t think about other stuff.”

Du Chuxuan was waiting for the fish to take the bait and didn’t expect Yuxing Tianrui to say that, “Could you please tell me why I’m still guilty, Your Highness?”

“Nothing happened on the night of our wedding!” Yuxing Tianrui, flushing, deliberately replied in a dignified voice, which turned out to only create the opposite effect.

Du Chuxuan nearly laughed his head off, “Your Highness, I’m giving you a good thing. Do study it when no one is around.”

Meanwhile, he took out a booklet from under the bed. The booklet was wrapped in dark blue silk with hidden patterns. It must be something precious.

Du Chuxuan carefully took it out, as if it were some priceless treasure.

“Be careful when you read it. It’s a unique copy. If it’s broken, there is no more. Besides, it’s not easy to obtain.” He hesitated a little when he handed it to Yuxing Tianrui but eventually gave it to him.