SCT-Novel Chapter 379 This woman really....
Chapter 379 This woman really....
After examining Yang Ning's pulse, Hou Wei accompanied Xiaowei to the royal kitchen to prepare a tonic to restore Yang Ning's energy. She also instructed the kitchen staff to prepare light and nutritious meals for Yang Ning for the next two days. Hou Wei meticulously prepared the tonic herself, ensuring Yang Ning drank it at room temperature, neither too hot nor too cold.
Once satisfied that Yang Ning had consumed it while it was still fresh, she left the Dragon Pavilion and returned to the Department of Imperial Medicine. However, on her way back, she was lost in thought, her mind replaying Yang Ning's words.
Yang Ning's words had planted an innocent question in her heart, one that yearned for love, care, and respect from a beloved. "Can I also find someone who would love and care for me just like the Crown Prince loves Her Highness?" she mused, a slight blush tinting her cheeks.
To her, Zheng Liang and Yang Ning were the perfect couple. She had heard that their marriage was politically arranged and that their relationship was strained at first. However, now they seemed inseparable and deeply in love, especially His Highness.
He cares for the Crown Princess so deeply that he disregards societal norms to love and support her unconditionally. He even went against the years-long tradition, promising never to take another consort or concubine. Unlike other men who, despite being married, frequent betrothal houses and fool around with other women, Zheng Liang remained devoted solely to his wife.
Moreover, he supported her in everything she wanted to do and always upheld her respect in front of others. This kind of love was rare in a world where everyone seemed to have ulterior motives, whether with parents or spouses.
She had seen how Zheng Liang cared for Yang Ning. Though he was the Crown Prince, known for his cold and sharp gaze, his demeanor softened when he spoke to the Crown Princess. His gaze became gentle and loving, his attitude and words full of affection and tenderness.
Could she ever experience this kind of love in her life? She wondered.
Lost in thought, Hou Wei absentmindedly made her way back to the imperial medicine department, crossing the bridge over the lake. Her mind elsewhere, she accidentally stepped on the hem of her long skirt, causing her to lose her footing and balance.
However, he hadn't expected her exaggerated and displeased reaction. Her response left him speechless.
Was he truly so repulsive that her sudden proximity elicited such a drastic reaction, akin to a frightened rabbit narrowly escaping the grasp of a predator?
"Your Highness, thank you for saving me from falling just now. I apologize for my impudence. It was improper of me to be so close to you. Please forgive me," Hou Wei lowered her head and stammered while apologizing in panic.
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"You saved me; it was your greatness. However, it was presumptuous of me to intrude upon your personal space. Please trust me; I had no inappropriate intentions. I could never entertain such thoughts about His Highness. Please forgive me. You can punish me however you see fit," she apologized, even asking him to punish her.
Only then would she feel relieved; otherwise, she would be too frightened to be near the cold prince, who had recently returned to the palace.
She couldn't believe the one who saved her was none other than Prince Xiang. She would have preferred to fall on the hard ground. How could she dare to be in such proximity to royalty?
If anyone had witnessed their interaction, it would have spawned rumors throughout the palace, tarnishing her reputation and casting her as a seductive vixen tempting the prince. She might even become the target of jealousy and resentment among the palace women. Worst of all, Prince Xiang might find her presence bothersome and distasteful enough to complain to His Majesty.
As Hou Wei apologized and her life flashed before her eyes, Zheng Xiang stared at her with an inscrutable gaze. This woman really...