Chapter 469 - 467: Has the Rouge on the Lady’s Lips Faded a Bit?

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Chapter 469 of "The Obsessive Crown Prince Can't Let Me Go" kicks off with thrilling moments: Shen Yinning didn’t expect to run into him in this place.A flicker of guilt flashed... Read more!

Shen Yinning didn’t expect to run into him in this place.A flicker of guilt flashed in her Dan Feng eyes, and she quickly tilted her head with a half-smile, waving the small mud-gold folding fan in her hand: "A thousand miles of destiny connected by a single thread, the harmonious union of flowers and moon is a matter of accumulating virtue and doing good deeds. How can it be considered as giving favors? Your Majesty, your words truly leave this minister’s wife puzzled." During the early summer season, the water waves outside the corridor were shallow and clear. The young girl wore a Xiangfei colored top, paired with a skirt of silver-red alternating patterns with twelve pieces. A cinnabar-red satin waistband cinched her slender waist, tying a pretty bow beneath her chest. Her eyebrows, drawn with goose-yellow rouge, slightly arched, paired with jade green eye makeup. Her eyes were like autumn water reflecting beneath a horizontal wave. Lu Ying had never seen such makeup on other palace attendants. Her skin being fair, her lips red, and her features delicate yet clean, her beauty resembled a classical painting of the setting sun on green hills. Lu Ying unconsciously moved his fingertips. He also wanted to apply makeup and style Shen Yinning’s hair. However, recalling that he had upset her recently by drawing her eyebrows, he knew that a woman’s makeup might seem simple in its random application, yet the makeup between the eyebrows and eyes is actually the most delicate and intricate. Even a master of painting might find it difficult to replicate. Thus, he suppressed this thought. His expression was indifferent: "You always have many excuses. I can’t win against you." "It’s not that this minister’s wife has many excuses, but because this is just how it is." Shen Yinning gave a curtsey and moved past him to leave this place — But Lu Ying grasped her arm. She turned her head. Lu Ying’s gaze fell on her lips. Today’s lip color seemed too red. Like a bright and juicy cherry, attracting the secret glances of countless men at the banquet. It was only because she held the title of Prince Cheng’s widow that no one dared to covet openly. Yet, looking at those gazes, he truly felt uncomfortable. ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ꜰʀᴏᴍ ????????????????????✶????????????????✶???????????? He commanded, "Tone down the rouge on your lips." Shen Yinning raised an eyebrow. The young man clenched her hand slightly, making it clear that if she didn’t wipe it off, he wouldn’t let her leave. She felt a bit annoyed; her Dan Feng eyes shifted slyly, then suddenly stood on tiptoe and planted a firm kiss on his cheek. She smiled, with a thick dose of provocation and sarcasm: "Is the rouge on my lips lighter now, Your Majesty? Are you satisfied?!" Lu Ying: "..." Before he could process, Shen Yinning had shaken off his hand and headed straight along the corridor back to Chengxi Palace. "Princess Zhaoning —" Li Zhu had already changed into her dancing dress and was stepping over the threshold. Outside the door stood not Shen Yinning but Lu Ying. Li Zhu caught sight of the bright red kiss mark on Lu Ying’s cheek, dumbfounded, and then hurriedly lowered her head and curtsied: "This daughter of a minister greets Your Majesty..." Her voice trembled a bit. The cousin in her memory was always solemn and self-possessed. When Lu Jiazhe was caught without wearing a belt wandering in the palace, he gave him a heavy reprimand, finally punishing him with copying the Four Books and Five Classics. Since then, younger members of the Imperial Family would subconsciously straighten their attires when they saw Lu Ying. But now... Li Zhu dared to sneak another glance at the kiss mark on Lu Ying’s cheek. Her heart pounded wildly, unable to help but deeply admire Shen Yinning. No wonder her aunt always said she was skilled and daring enough to leave a kiss mark on her cousin’s cheek in broad daylight. Just the courage alone was worthy of being called the first in the harem! Lu Ying wiped the kiss mark off with a handkerchief, then lowered his eyes to sniff the fabric. He said, "Today’s events —" "Cousin, this minister’s daughter saw nothing today!" Li Zhu hastily interrupted, lowering her head even more. Lu Ying withdrew his gaze and followed the direction Shen Yinning had left. Li Zhu swallowed hard, suddenly lightly said, recalling Shen Yinning’s various actions: "About General Pei’s marriage, Cousin, do you have any plans in mind? This minister’s daughter heard that Concubine Liu seems to want to pair Princess Qianqian with General Pei..." Lu Ying paused. Li Zhu boldly lifted her head, her voice softer: "Cousin, this minister’s daughter... this minister’s daughter is good friends with Princess Zhaoning. The princess said that it would be suitable for this minister’s daughter to marry General Pei... I wonder... I wonder if Cousin’s opinion aligns with the princess’s?" As she finished speaking, she wished she could hit herself. She was crazy to use Shen Yinning to provoke her cousin! Although her cousin favored Shen Yinning, would he really fulfill her and Pei Qing because of Shen Yinning? She caught Shen Yinning’s boldness; otherwise, in the past, she wouldn’t have dared to ask her cousin such a question even if she were desperate! Li Zhu’s heartbeat overwhelmed her eardrums, and fragrant sweat quietly trickled down her forehead. Just as her legs softened and she nearly fell to her knees, a soft, ambiguous chuckle came from the corridor. Li Zhu hurriedly looked at Lu Ying. The youth, noble in appearance, had an unreadable expression. He did not answer her question, only lazily saying: "Zhaozhao, she has led you all astray." Having spoken, he went straight away. Li Zhu finally collapsed onto the ground in fright. She swallowed hard; though she didn’t hear the answer she wanted, she detected a trace of pampering from Lu Ying’s tone. It wasn’t pampering directed at her, but at Shen Yinning. ... Shen Yinning had not long returned to Chengxi Palace when Li Zhu arrived as well. As the treasured daughter of the Li Family, having been raised by Empress Dowager Li for many years, her Jinghong Dance was remarkably impressive, earning thunderous applause from the audience. Li Zhu danced with a bent waist, as the music reached its final notes, her long flowing sleeves rose high, then fell slowly. The flowing sleeves were snow white. As they descended from the air like a flowing ribbon onto the ground, Li Zhu "just happened" to lock eyes with Pei Qing. She knew that designing such a moment might seem enticing to others, but she really had no other way. The hem of her dress scattered like a peony flower. Her waist, slim and ungraspable. Beneath the high black bun like clouds was a delicate and pretty face, with a faint scholarly fragrance. Having been in the army for years maintaining his integrity, Pei Qing had never encountered such a display. He had no idea a woman’s waist could be so flexible! He watched Li Zhu, and the sip of wine in his mouth trickled out. Li Zhu lowered her head, covering her smile with a delicate hand, revealing a stretch of pale nape. She quickly stepped lightly into the hall, bowing before Lu Ying. Pei Qing watched her leave, unable to remove his eyes, even forgetting to wipe the wine on his chin, foolishly asking Xue Ling, "Which family’s young lady is she?" Xue Ling rolled her eyes. After learning Li Zhu’s identity, Pei Qing didn’t want to watch any other young ladies perform and directly asked Lu Ying for a marriage. Li Zhu was somewhat stunned. The descendants of noble families usually weighed pros and cons when it came to marriage. Although she was Empress Dowager Li’s niece, the Li Family was weak, without even a third-ranked official in the entire family, incomparable to other noble families. She had prepared herself to be overlooked by Pei Qing. However, Pei Qing resolutely cupped his hands: "Other young ladies are also nice, but this humble minister was captivated by Miss Li at first sight, none other than her." He could see that Li Zhu was not seductive; even when dancing, she wore a determined expression as if fighting a battle rather than performing. He liked this kind of girl. In the corner of Chengxi Palace. Xue Mianmian marveled: "Zhaozhao, what did you teach Miss Li in such a short time? General Pei seems to have lost his soul..." Shen Yinning propped her chin: "I didn’t teach her much, they were a perfect match to begin with." "Yes, that’s true." "But as for Xue Ling..." Shen Yinning cast her gaze gleefully over Xue Ling and the eager Lu Qianqian beside him, her Dan Feng eyes forming crescents, "I wonder if his marriage will be settled today."

Chapter 469 - 467: Has the Rouge on the Lady’s Lips Faded a Bit?

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