Chapter 508 - Chapter 508: Chapter 508: What Chu Lan Seeks_1 (1/2)

Chapter 508: Chapter 508: What Chu Lan Seeks_1

With that, Wei Ruo quickly looked away again.

Wei Jinyi keenly noticed this. He slowly raised his head, meeting Chu Lan’s unabashed examining gaze.

In public, Wei Jinyi still maintained a sickly façade with his pale face and cloudy, dim eyes.

Compared to him, Chu Lan’s gaze was sharp, confident, and full of insight.

Just as their gazes met, Wei Ruo subtly leaned towards Wei Jinyi, gently resting against his side.

Then she picked up a piece of fish with her chopsticks and moved it towards Wei Jinyi’s lips.

Such an act would be inappropriate for others as it could seem improper in public. However, Wei Jinyi’s circumstances were special, and Wei Ruo’s actions appeared more like she was taking care of him, providing him support.

Wei Jinyi’s body stiffened noticeably, and he turned to look at Wei Ruo who was leaning against him.

Wei Ruo, nestled against Wei Jinyi, failed to notice his discomfort. She wondered why Chu Lan was looking at her that way. Regardless, she decided it’s best to stay by Jinyi’s side and continue performing her role as Queen Rui in public without revealing any weaknesses.

“Second brother,” Wei Ruo gently reminded him.

If he won’t open his mouth to eat, her hand holding the chopsticks would become sore.

Her voice brought Wei Jinyi out of his thoughts, and he opened his mouth, taking in the piece of fish.

As he chewed on the fish, Wei Jinyi realized that the chopsticks were Wei Ruo’s and that she had already used them earlier.

Upon realizing this, he felt his chest grow even hotter.

He could clearly hear his heart beating faster than usual, his cheeks warming unusually. But he remained motionless.

Initially, Wei Ruo had been focusing on picking up food for Wei Jinyi, but a casual glance upwards revealed the blush on Wei Jinyi’s ears and neck.

“Second brother, are you feeling warm?” Wei Ruo asked softly.

“Yes, a bit,” Wei Jinyi replied.

“I’m sorry, King Jing is watching us. Every time I see him, I can’t help but worry, although I’m not sure what he has noticed. I think it’s best to be careful, so I came closer to you, and fed you, which suits your frail health. It also makes us appear more loving. But being this close is a bit warm. Can you bear with it?” Wei Ruo explained to Wei Jinyi.

“Hmm…”

His warmth wasn’t entirely because someone was leaning against him…

To outsiders, the interactions between Wei Ruo and Wei Jinyi resembled the affectionate behavior of a newlywed couple.

The Emperor, seated on the throne, caught sight of their intimate movements and couldn’t help but reveal a pleased smile.

The Imperial Concubine Qi noticed the Emperor’s gaze. Following his gaze, she saw the newlywed Queen and King Rui, then cheerfully said to the Emperor, “Your Majesty has chosen an excellent wife for Prince Rui. It seems that His Highness is very fond of her.”

The Emperor replied, “Yiyi’s health has improved somewhat these days. It seems Daoist Qianyuan was right. This woman indeed brings prosperity to Yiyi.”

“Your Majesty is wise. Prince Rui is a blessed man. With Queen Rui, whose destiny complements his beside him, he will surely live a long life,” Imperial Concubine Qi concurred with the Emperor.

“Let’s hope so,” said the Emperor.

Chu Lan looked at Wei Ruo, who was huddled close to King Rui, his gaze shifted subtly. He picked up his wine glass and leisurely took a sip.

Although his expression was inscrutable, he did not reveal any emotions.

After savoring his wine, Chu Lan put down his glass and called over an attendant, murmuring a few words to him.