Gifted Bride of the Sinned Prince

Chapter 648  Inside the Chen Family [Bonus chapter]

Both Xu Zifan and Jingfei gazed at Feng Lao, who informed them about Miaoran's situation.

"If she is married, then it may arise a lot of problems. You know what the rules are! We cannot keep the woman from the other household especially the one, who is married. I am concerned about you more," Xu Zifan stated with a concerned expression.

"But she is abused. Her wounds were scary. Even the physician in the morning wondered how Miaoran survived," Jingfei asserted.

"You are right, Jingfei. But Feng Lao may be summoned and falsely accused for no reason. I also want to help that lady, but before that, we need to think of other measures too," Xu Zifan opined.

"The Chen Family head may come after me, but he will not let out the heinous crimes his second son is committing," Feng Lao stated. "I cannot let her leave, Xu Zifan," he added.

"Then, what do you want to do?" Xu Zifan wanted to know what plan he had in his mind.

"I will first find out what is going on inside the Chen Family," Feng Lao stated.

"Will it not be easy to ask Miaoran? She can tell everything," Jingfei opined.

"I need to find out what kind of husband Miaoran has. After that, I will think of further action," Feng Lao explained to them.

"Hmm. Whose help will you take? Xiwan and Chang Shi are good at spying," Xu Zifan asserted, "but these days Xiwan is busy. You should ask Chang Shi for help."

"Chang Shi will also be busy. I will do it myself. If I need more help, I will ask Prince Lóng Wei," Feng Lao said.

"Hmm. Lady Miaoran is safe as long as she stays here. We will provide her with the best environment. However, don't fall in danger because of all this," Xu Zifan again expressed his concern.

Feng Lao smiled and replied, "I won't." He stood up to take his leave when Xu Zifan asked him where he was leaving.

"To begin the work. The earlier, the better," Feng Lao said and walked away.

"Xu Zifan, I heard how powerful merchants are. Do you think it is good to hide Miaoran here?" Jingfei furrowed her brows together.

"Let's have faith in Feng Lao. I know it will bring questions on him, but he will tackle it," Xu Zifan said.

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Chang Shi after informing Xiaoming about him and Ai Fen met Huang Xi at his residence. From the house servant, he found out Huang Xi was a little sick. It worried Chang Shi and he headed to see Huang Xi in his room.

Chang Shi walked in as he saw the doors open and found Huang Xi on the bed.

"What happened, Huang Xi?" Chang Shi approached him and he halted next to the bed.

Huang Xi opened his eyes and looked at him. He was a bit surprised to see Chang Shi and sat up on the bed.

"I drank a lot last night," Huang Xi replied and asked Chang Shi to sit across him on the bed.

Chang Shi understood why Huang Xi drank and he felt guilty for that. "Did you get it checked with the physician?" He asked.

"No. It is not a big problem to get it checked," Huang Xi replied with a tiny smile.

"Forward your left hand," Chang Shi said. "I will examine you," he added.

"Ahh, I am fine. Do not worry about me," Huang Xi stated and asked him why he visited him.

Chang Shi grabbed his left hand and pushed the sleeve up. He checked the pulse first and then his eyes. "Drink Ginseng tea," Chang Shi said and told him to wait for a minute.

Before Huang Xi could stop Chang Shi, he disappeared from his sight.

After a minute, Chang Shi entered again and sat next to him. "You are the commander in the army. You cannot neglect your health this way. Also, you should not drink too much. You know people who are heavy drinkers die early," he said with slight annoyance in his tone. He was angry at Huang Xi for consuming too much alcohol.

"I won't drink anymore," Huang Xi said and averted his gaze from him.

"Give me a reason to believe you," Chang Shi demanded.

"Because Ai Fen can never be mine," Huang Xi replied.

Chang Shi furrowed his brows together and wondered if he saw them last night. But there was no one around. He made sure no one would notice him and Ai Fen.

"I was upset last night, so I drank more than my limit. I was a fool to waste my time like this. But I have understood," Huang Xi said and he let out a chuckle.

"Forgive me, Huang Xi," Chang Shi said and lowered his head.

"Why are you apologizing to me?"

"I–"

"It was not your fault. I am happy for you, Chang Shi," Huang Xi said with a smile.

Chang Shi raised his head to look at him. "So, you know about us. I didn't know when it happened. I never wanted to hurt you. I am apologetic toward you," he asserted.

"Don't apologize to me. You did nothing wrong. Ai Fen never had an interest in me. I am glad she chose you. You are a perfect man for her. I am excited to see you both getting married," Huang Xi said and smiled at him.

Chang Shi still didn't believe him. He thought Huang Xi was saying those words to keep his heart.

"What is that look on your face? Do you think I am lying to you?" Huang Xi muttered.

Chang Shi nodded at him.

"Ayee. I am telling the truth. How should I make you believe me?" Huang Xi asked him.

Chang Shi didn't reply to him as he had no answer to it.

"Last night was the last time I held feelings for Ai Fen. I was a bit hurt to see you two hugging each other. However, when Prince Lóng Wei and Feng Lao talked with me, I understood. I cannot push my feelings on someone who never saw me as a man. I had a long battle with my thoughts. In conclusion, I let those remaining feelings go away. I am truly happy for you and Ai Fen. Soon, you will start a family and I cannot wait to be a part of your wedding," Huang Xi said and brightly smiled.