Farmer's wife: My husband came back and the house was in chaos

Chapter 398: Going out and looking for King Rui to take over?

"I happened to pass by and saw that you looked listless, so I came to see if anything happened to you." Prince Rui felt distressed when he saw her pitiful appearance. He had not come to see her recently because the situation in the Shen Mansion was a little tense. He heard about the affair between Shen Wenting and Chen Shuhua and was afraid of causing unnecessary trouble.

In addition, the Queen Mother was keeping a close eye on them, saying that the couple had been married for so many years but had no children, and wondered if there was something wrong with their health.

He specially asked the imperial physician to diagnose, and it turned out that there was no problem with both of them. He sent people to inquire and found out that Prince Rui was not close to the princess at all. In anger, he specially sent people to keep an eye on them. This was his last resort.

"Nothing, I just haven't been feeling well lately. Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave." Although Shen Youran really wanted to say a few more words to Prince Rui, she held back and did not act too pretentiously in front of Prince Rui, because Shen Wenting once said that for men, what they cannot get is the best, so she used this trick of playing hard to get.

"Young lady has been losing her appetite lately, and it's all because of His Royal Highness Prince Rui..." The maidservant at the side deliberately lowered her voice, just enough for Prince Rui to hear.

"Shut up. His Royal Highness Prince Rui is of noble status. How can someone of my status reach him? Let's go. Don't say such things again." Shen Youran scolded in a low voice.

King Rui heard all these words clearly and was deeply moved. It turned out that she was frowning because of him. After the last time they met, he had been thinking about seeing her again, but he had never found the opportunity and she hadn't given him any news. He thought she was not interested in him.

"Wait, since Miss Shen is not feeling well, and this place is still some distance away from the Shen Mansion, I will take you back." Prince Rui said.

"No, thank you, Your Highness. You Ran can do it by herself." Shen Youran wanted to agree immediately, but still refused modestly.

"Look at you, you're so weak. Let's go!" After saying that, he pulled the man into the carriage without saying anything.

"This... then I'll trouble you, Your Majesty."

After getting on the carriage, Shen Youran deliberately distanced themselves from each other. The corners of King Rui's mouth slightly raised, and his liking for her increased a little more. King Rui was straightforward and didn't like those who were pretentious and deliberately flattering. Shen Youran's sense of propriety flowed through his heart like a clear stream.

The carriage moved forward slowly, but the atmosphere inside was not dull. Prince Rui would occasionally ask Shen Youran some questions, and she would answer them just right, neither flattering nor arrogant.

Soon they arrived at the gate of the Shen Mansion. Shen Youran reluctantly got off the carriage and watched Prince Rui leave. At this time, she had already made up her mind...

On this day, Prince Rui asked Shen Youran to go out for a walk as usual. This time, the two of them met at Nanshan outside the city. Nanshan is not far from the capital and has beautiful scenery with clear water and mountains. It is a good place to cool off in the summer. There is also a rest pavilion on the top, from which you can see the waterfall not far away, making it a good place to recite poems and compose couplets.

Shen Youran dressed up carefully and strolled among the mountains and rivers of Nanshan with Prince Rui.

"Your Highness, the scenery here is really beautiful." Beads of sweat seeped out of Shen Youran's forehead, and the sunlight shone through the leaves onto her snow-white face. Prince Rui nodded slightly, his eyes falling on Shen Youran's face, which was made even more beautiful by the sunlight.

"Indeed, the scenery here is pleasant and rare."

Shen Youran raised her hand and gently wiped the sweat from her forehead with a handkerchief, her eyes sparkling with joy, and soon she arrived at the pavilion halfway up the Nanshan Mountain.

The maid and attendant took out the fruits and snacks they brought and placed them on the table. Looking across from the pavilion, they could just see the waterfall not far away. The breeze blew gently, and most of the heat on their bodies had dissipated. After resting in the pavilion for a while, Shen Youran suggested, "Your Highness, I heard that there is a mountain temple a little further ahead. Wishes made there are very effective! Should we go and take a look?"

"Okay." How could he not go when a beauty invited him? Prince Rui had been getting along with Shen Youran these days and felt very happy and relaxed with her. Her thoughtfulness and gentleness attracted him deeply. He felt that this was the girl he wanted to marry. The princess at home was just there to please his father and grandmother, and she was not the one he liked at all.

Having the maid and guards wait in the pavilion, they walked towards the mountain temple. The two chatted happily and before they knew it, they had walked a long way. When they came to their senses, they didn't know where they were anymore. There was silence all around, with only the occasional sound of birds.

"You Ran, where is the mountain temple you mentioned? Why haven't we arrived there after walking for such a long time?" King Rui looked around.

"Oh, Your Majesty, I was so engrossed in talking to you that I didn't even know where I was. I only heard that the Mountain God Temple was nearby, but I've never been there."

"It's getting late. Forget it if we can't find it. We can come back next time. Let's go back now."

"Okay." Shen Youran nodded. The two were about to walk back when suddenly a snake jumped out from the side of the road: "Prince, be careful!"

Before he could react, King Rui was bitten. He grabbed the snake and threw it aside fiercely: "You Ran, don't be afraid."

"Prince, you were bitten by a snake, what happened?" Shen Youran fearfully moved closer to Prince Rui, still expressing her concern.

"It's okay. There are many snakes and insects in the forest. It's better to be careful. Let's leave first." King Rui was still manly and did not cry out in pain. Supported by Shen Youran, he walked in the direction they came from. However, after only two steps, he felt dizzy and then fainted uncontrollably on the ground. Shen Youran's exclamation came to his ears.

“Prince! Prince! How are you?” Shen Youran shouted in surprise. She squatted down and pushed Prince Rui. After making sure that he was okay, she shouted to a place not far away, “Come out!”

"Second Miss!" Two men in black walked out from behind the tree.

"You have done a good job. Carry the person to the mountain temple. After the task is completed, this lady will reward you handsomely."

"Yes, ma'am."

It turned out that Shen Youran had already planned to take advantage of today's trip to capture Prince Rui. In this way, she would be able to enter the palace.

After more than half an hour, Prince Rui woke up slowly. When he opened his eyes, he saw Shen Youran looking at him nervously. Then he sat up slowly and looked around: "Where am I?"

"Prince, you're awake! You scared me to death! It's all my fault. If I hadn't come to the mountain temple, you wouldn't have been bitten by the snake." Shen Youran was looking at him with tears in her eyes, and suddenly she collapsed powerlessly in Prince Rui's arms.

"You Ran, what's wrong with you?" Prince Rui asked anxiously while holding her.

"My Lord, I'm glad you're okay."

"Help me suck out the poisonous blood?" Seeing the black blood remaining on her lips, King Rui understood instantly.

"This is what Youran should do. You don't have to worry about it, Your Majesty." Shen Youran looked at him affectionately.

Prince Rui's face was filled with guilt and emotion. He held her tightly in his arms. Shen Youran leaned on his shoulder and smiled triumphantly. There was a faint scent of sandalwood floating in the air. Looking at Shen Youran's rosy and attractive lips, Prince Rui couldn't help but move closer to her...