Chapter 109: Chapter 107: The Concubine Crossed the Line Chapter 109: Chapter 107: The Concubine Crossed the Line Because the curves had puffed up a lot more than before.

Xiao Jinyan didn’t remind her, and she truly hadn’t noticed that she was beginning to transform into an adult.

Being fifteen was right in the middle of a growth spurt, and her appetite was unmatched by any of the women in the East Palace, so it would have been weird if she hadn’t grown!

When Xiao Jinyan saw Shen Chuwei looking down at her chest, he couldn’t help chuckling, “This palace mentioned you’d grown quite a bit in height.”

Shen Chuwei looked up at Xiao Jinyan, and realizing she had misunderstood his words, her face turned red, “Your concubine understands.”

Xiao Jinyan’s phoenix eyes slightly lowered, landing on Shen Chuwei’s chest, “You have indeed grown a lot, taking on the shape of a young lady.”

Shen Chuwei had been feeling awkward before, but now she was truly indignant.

Who praises this sort of thing to someone’s face?

“Your Highness has a fine eye, these two bowls of rice didn’t go to waste,” she responded.

Xiao Jinyan thought about her speed at eating meals, was it really just two bowls of rice?

More like four.

He couldn’t help laughing, which he then promptly restrained.

What Shen Chuwei referred to as two bowls of rice was modern-day bowls, not the tiny little bowls that she ate from each day–

“…” Shen Chuwei climbed into bed efficiently, lifting the blanket and slipping under.

It was winter now, and there was only one blanket on the bed.

Xiao Jinyan had gone to bed earlier and had already warmed up the bed.

As soon as Shen Chuwei stretched out her feet, they touched a cold patch, and she instinctively reached out to the warmth of Xiao Jinyan’s feet.

Xiao Jinyan noticed a foot cautiously approaching his own and looked up at Shen Chuwei.

Shen Chuwei, feeling embarrassed, withdrew her foot.

It was precisely because Xiao Jinyan stayed overnight that Chun Xi hadn’t prepared a hot-water bottle for her.

How could she make do without one in the deep of winter?

Xiao Jinyan slowly lay down.

He wasn’t sleepy at the moment, so he lay on his side, propped up by one hand, and looked down at Shen Chuwei.

Compared to the first time they shared a bed, he was much more at ease now.

Shen Chuwei curled up entirely under the blanket, with only a small head poking out.

Feeling Xiao Jinyan staring at her, she felt an immense pressure bearing down on her.

Especially when it was just the two of them, in bed, his gaze seemed very strange.

“Your Highness, aren’t you going to sleep?”

Xiao Jinyan calmly replied, “This palace isn’t sleepy yet.”

Shen Chuwei: “…” Even if you’re not sleepy, don’t just keep staring at me, I’m very sleepy.

Suddenly, Xiao Jinyan asked, “I remember the painting you drew, why was the woman’s figure so disproportionate?”

Shen Chuwei was startled for a moment.

It had been so long, how did the Crown Prince still remember that painting?

What did he mean by disproportionate?

That was a voluptuous figure!

Xiao Jinyan: “Why aren’t you speaking?”

Shen Chuwei replied modestly, “Because your concubine’s painting skills are lackluster, I couldn’t capture such good proportions.”

Xiao Jinyan asked further, “Have you studied painting before?”

Shen Chuwei shook her head, “It’s just a hobby, something I do for fun.”

Xiao Jinyan complimented her, “The painting isn’t bad, it’s just a bit unique.”

Shen Chuwei yawned.

You’re not sleepy, but won’t let me sleep, huh?

Who lies in bed and keeps someone up just to chat?

She suddenly remembered the goodnight kiss.

Last time after a kiss, Xiao Jinyan lay down to sleep.

Maybe she should try it?

Shen Chuwei looked up at Xiao Jinyan, her gaze landing directly on his sexy lips.

She propped herself up, trying to get closer to Xiao Jinyan.

Xiao Jinyan watched Shen Chuwei’s movements with a trace of puzzlement in his eyes.

What was she trying to do?

As Shen Chuwei drew closer, the faint scent of peach blossoms enveloped him, causing him to pause for a moment.

Once she was close enough, Shen Chuwei pecked Xiao Jinyan’s handsome face quickly, fearing he might dodge.

After the kiss, she nestled back into the blanket, only her delicate face showing, “Your Highness, that was tonight’s goodnight kiss.”

She was really putting it all out there just to get some sleep–

Xiao Jinyan hadn’t yet reacted when the fleeting kiss had already ended, but the warm dampness remained on his cheek, as did the soft sensation.

He looked down at Shen Chuwei, this being the second time she took advantage.

His lips parted to release two words, “How bold.”

“Your concubine wouldn’t dare,” Shen Chuwei said, her heart quivering with fright.

Pointing at her own face, she said, “How about, you kiss back?”

Xiao Jinyan’s gaze fell on Shen Chuwei poking her own face repeatedly.

He frowned slightly, “What are you intending to do?”

Shen Chuwei knew from his expression that he was displeased with her gesture.

“Your Highness, the goodnight kiss is a pre-sleep ritual,” she emphasized the last few words, hoping Xiao Jinyan would catch her drift.

Xiao Jinyan understood that the goodnight kiss was supposed to precede sleeping together–

“Is this how it’s done in your place?”

Shen Chuwei shook her head, “Not really, it’s only for couples and spouses.”

“This palace is not in the mood right now,” Xiao Jinyan said.

He had high self-discipline, was not addicted to the pleasures of the flesh, and was exceptionally abstinent.

That was why he had shared a bed with Shen Chuwei several times and still managed to restrain himself.

His ambition was set on imperial power, for only from the highest rank could he have the final say in many matters.

Shen Chuwei’s eyes curved into a smile, “It’s this concubine who overstepped.”

Xiao Jinyan: “It’s of no consequence.”

However, the next time Shen Chuwei tried that trick, she almost got completely devoured by Xiao Jinyan–

After laying flat, Xiao Jinyan closed his eyes.

Shen Chuwei finally got her wish to sleep.

The next day, Shen Chuwei was sleeping soundly when someone woke her, “Xiao Jiu, time to get up.”

In her sleep, Shen Chuwei thought it was Chun Xi calling her, and without even opening her eyes, her voice was coquettish, “Chun Xi, let me sleep a bit more.”

That whiny voice was sweeter and softer than cotton candy.

Xiao Jinyan, seeing she wasn’t waking up, pushed her a few more times, his voice becoming more stern, “Xiao Jiu, it’s this palace.”

Xiao Jiu?

Only Xiao Jinyan called her Xiao Jiu.

Shen Chuwei suddenly opened her eyes, only to see Xiao Jinyan’s handsome face looking at her.

She rubbed her sleepy eyes, “Your Highness, you’re awake?”

Xiao Jinyan nodded: “Yes, join me for breakfast.”

In the dead of winter, Shen Chuwei wouldn’t get up this early unless she was hungry.

But he was the Crown Prince, how could she dare refuse him?

“Your concubine will get up now.”

Shen Chuwei got out of bed leisurely; after getting dressed, before she could wash up, Xiao Jinyan pulled her to a wall on the side.

Her back pressed against the wall, Xiao Jinyan stood before her, merely two handspans apart.

His 188 cm stature enshrouded her, bringing with it a sense of oppression.

She thought of the term “wall thud.”

Could it be?

Xiao Jinyan was actually going for it?

Then she watched Xiao Jinyan, holding a pen, drawing something above her head.

After he finished, Xiao Jinyan released her, “Let’s see how much you’ll grow by next year.”

Shen Chuwei turned and saw the mark on the wall, then she realized Xiao Jinyan was simply recording her growth in height.

And here she was, thinking he was going for an aggressive wall thud–

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I was too sleepy; I wrote this while nodding off, so this chapter isn’t very well written.

Dear readers, please bear with it.