The Obsessive Crown Prince Can't Let Me Go
Chapter 71 - 70: Pampered for half a year, why is there still no movement in her belly?

Chapter 71: Chapter 70: Pampered for half a year, why is there still no movement in her belly?

Lu Ying’s face darkened. "Kneel."

Shen Yinning was confused. "Your Highness?"

This damned man was simply too capricious!

She had no idea what she had said wrong!

Did he think she, now of such humble status, had no right to bicker over jealousy with other women?

At this thought, Shen Yinning’s eyes brimmed with tears as she begged for mercy. "Your Highness, this humble wife knows her fault..."

"What fault?"

"The fault of... of saying such words of jealousy. This humble wife, already bearing sins, exists in the shadows and has no right to act out of jealousy. Your Highness favoring this humble wife is already her greatest fortune..."

She bit her little handkerchief and sobbed softly.

She thought her words would appease Lu Ying, but to her dismay, his face grew even darker as she finished speaking.

Lu Ying carried her to the lattice window, and amidst her tender sobs, he claimed her.

Leaning against the window, Shen Yinning’s delicate face, like a lotus, became covered in fine sweat as her fragrance filled the air, creating an atmosphere both sensual and tender.

When passion was at its peak, Lu Ying suddenly withdrew.

Shen Yinning opened her soft, dazed phoenix eyes, confused. "Your Highness?"

"Reluctant? It’s just a different position," Lu Ying mocked, carrying her to the bed. "The imperial physician said this position aids in conception."

The sound of spring murmurs filled the room.

Lu Ying’s voice was hoarse and seductive. "Six months of favor, and still no news from your belly?"

"Mm... Your Highness, it’s not as if you don’t know. Nanny Zhang gave this humble wife the abortion soup... How could this humble wife conceive..."

Lu Ying sneered lightly. "Whether you swallowed that soup or not, do you think I wouldn’t know?"

This little vixen wouldn’t suffer the slightest loss. She must have vomited it out after drinking it.

Another two whole hours passed before Lu Ying pressed tightly against Shen Yinning, giving her all of him.

"Mm..."

Lu Ying kissed her brows and cherry lips. "Shen Yinning, make haste and bear a child for me."

He was not punishing Shen Yinning.

It was because Noble Consort Zhang was once again secretly plotting against him, inciting officials in the court to impeach him for being over twenty yet without a son, claiming it was detrimental to the stability of the kingdom.

He needed an heir right now.

Shen Yinning lowered her lashes, shimmering with tiny tears.

She did intend to use a child to leverage Lu Ying, but she wasn’t foolish enough to give birth to a child that would tie her to both Lu Ying and Shen Yunxi.

She clung to Lu Ying coyly, her voice soft and tender. "This humble wife naturally wants to quickly bear Your Highness and Noble Consort a son, but conceiving a child is not something this humble wife can do alone. If Your Highness could spare time to visit this humble wife more often, surely, it would happen soon..."

The woman in his arms was soft and alluring as a lamb, stirring another sinful desire in Lu Ying’s abdomen.

"Vixen."

He cursed under his breath, then leaned down once more.

Lu Ying didn’t leave until the latter half of the night.

Haitang entered to help Shen Yinning bathe, discreetly slipping her a contraceptive elixir pill behind Nanny Chen’s back. This type of pill was sourced by Lu Jiazhe from the common folk. Just one pill could be effective for an entire month without harming the body, and Shen Yinning had stockpiled a whole bottle.

Each autumn rain brings a deeper chill; unknowingly, it was already early winter.

Heavy frost had fallen the previous night, coating the vegetation and windowsills of Shen Garden in a layer of white frost.

Lu Ying stood in the Warm Pavilion, looking out. He saw Shen Yinning, carrying tea and snacks, cross the corridor. She was dressed in a woman’s topknot and a pomegranate-red, gold-embroidered jacket and skirt, which couldn’t hide her graceful figure. Every gesture was filled with charm and grace. Her lotus-like face, however, was tinged with coy timidity, and one unaware might mistake her for a newlywed bride.

Shen Yinning soon entered the Warm Pavilion, gracefully placing the tea and snacks on the study desk. "Your Highness, please enjoy your tea."

Lu Ying took a seat. "You seem to be in a good mood these days."

Shen Yinning offered a faint smile.

In just another month, it would be her uncle’s birthday. The thought of the gift she’d prepared for him filled her with excitement; how could she not be in a good mood?

Thinking this, her lips instead sweetened the words. "Every day I spend in Your Highness’s company lifts my spirits."

Lu Ying sneered lightly, clearly not believing her.

While he sipped his tea, Shen Yinning moved to tidy his desk herself. Her eyes suddenly caught sight of a letter. "Is this... my uncle’s letter?"

Lu Ying nodded. "Shen Yan heard that Master Yu’s birthday is approaching and expressly asked me to deliver this congratulatory message."

Shen Yinning pressed down on the letter.

Master Yu was not only her teacher but also Lu Ying’s.

The master rarely saw outsiders, so it wasn’t surprising for Shen Yan to request Lu Ying to pass on his regards.

Shen Yinning’s gaze flickered before she feigned innocence and asked, "My uncle and the master have always had little relationship. Why would he suddenly write him a birthday greeting?"

"The Shen Family’s academy has been in decline for years. Shen Yan wants to invite the master out of seclusion to teach."

Shen Yinning froze internally.

Three years ago, the Shen Family’s academy had been renowned throughout Great Zhou, cultivating many of the nation’s finest talents.

After her father and brother’s downfall, however, not only was the academy shut down, but its students and teachers also dispersed.

To think Shen Yan now intended to revive it.

Clearly, Shen Yan not only wanted to usurp her father’s position within the Capital but was also ambitiously aiming to establish their branch of the family among scholars for a long-term plan!

But he was a brother-killer, disloyal and unfilial—was he even worthy?

Shen Yinning’s delicate face darkened with a frosty look as she muttered, "The master would never agree."

Lu Ying drank his tea indifferently.

Shen Yinning, having been exiled to Gan State for three years, was unaware of how the master had grown to detest Shen Yan. The master despised how Shen Yan and Shen Zhi, though blood brothers, had no qualms accusing their elder brother of treason. It was evidence of a cold and ruthless heart driven by selfish pursuits. Moreover, the master had a deep fondness for Shen Yinning, so there was no chance he would agree to leave seclusion to teach.

Still, even if only for appearance’s sake, Lu Ying had to pay the master a visit—especially since he’d be delivering a birthday greeting as well.

Shen Yinning returned to the Gao Family. After some consideration, she decided to personally visit Master Yu’s residence to probe his thoughts.

While out shopping for birthday gifts with Haitang and Wei Yu, she happened to come across Gao Hong and Gao Hui playing in the front yard.

Both children were plump and round, and at the moment, they were riding atop another child, loudly shouting, "You’re lying! My mother says Master Yu is the most esteemed teacher under the heavens. How could someone as lowly and vile as you ever apprentice under him?!"

Standing under the eaves, Madam Gao smiled benevolently. "Look at my darlings—playing so joyfully!"

Yin Shanshan, putting on the airs of the family matriarch, scolded, "You maids, watch closely—don’t let the young masters fall! This filthy brat dares to claim he apprenticed under Master Yu. Such nonsense deserves punishment! If he resists, then beat him! As the son of a slave, he’s destined to remain a slave in this life. There’s no way he should harm the young masters!"