Silent Lover (The Silent Concubine) - Chap 82
The moans of Hong Lian were indeed captivating. As Prince Zhenbei delved deeper, his long wails were like a song; when he quickened, they were like chirping birds, always matching Prince Zhenbei’s fluctuating emotions…
Shen Yu stood outside for who knows how long, his body numb, while inside, the people only quieted down after the final climax…
Hong Lian’s voice was lazy, tinged with hoarseness after satisfying their desires…
“Your Highness, this servant saw Imperial Concubine Yin today, she seemed lost, don’t you feel sorry for her?”
“Hmph.”
Prince Zhenbei didn’t directly respond, as if making some gesture, causing Hong Lian to cry out…
“Your Highness, you’re so wicked…” Hong Lian’s voice trembled, “After all, he was your former favorite. Are you really so heartless, not even moved by him a bit?”
“Do you feel happy when I’m moved?” Prince Zhenbei countered.
“Oh, of course not! This servant wishes to have you all to herself. But… Your Highness has more than one, just like Imperial Concubine Yin, who is even more beautiful than this servant. She ended up as yesterday’s news. This servant is just afraid that one day Your Highness will tire of her too, wouldn’t that be heartbreaking?”
“You understand allure better than she does.”
Hong Lian giggled coyly, “This servant doesn’t believe that.”
Shen Yu didn’t want to listen to their blush-inducing boudoir talk anymore, but then he heard Prince Zhenbei’s cold voice:
“If it weren’t for his somewhat good looks, how could I, in a moment of folly, appoint him as a side concubine?”
Shen Yu stopped in his tracks, unsure whether to leave or stay…
“Huh? Your Highness regrets it?” Hong Lian inquired.
“Not exactly regret, but I didn’t pursue his deception. That’s already quite merciful of me,” Prince Zhenbei replied.
Hong Lian chimed in, “This servant heard that Imperial Concubine Yin isn’t from the Shen Family, is she a fake?”
“He was originally a mute servant in the Shen Family. Being able to climb into my bed was already a stroke of luck for him. I found it refreshing at first, didn’t expose him. But who knew he’d be so restless? During The Prince’s northern expedition, he even tried to show off in front of The Prince. I appointed him as a side concubine, yet he wasn’t satisfied. If it weren’t for his rare looks, I would’ve sent him to hard labor long ago.”
Shen Yu felt heavy, almost unable to stand, so he grabbed onto the railing…
His doubts were resolved. In Prince Zhenbei’s heart, he had always been a lowly servant, delusional and restless, attempting to seduce the Prince for higher status.
“Then, Your Highness, do you like this servant more or Shen Yu?” Hong Lian asked.
“At this moment, naturally, I prefer you,” Prince Zhenbei replied.
Shen Yu didn’t catch the rest of Prince Zhenbei and Hong Lian’s conversation. His cheeks burned with shame. Prince Zhenbei’s attitudes had already explained everything. It was his own unwillingness to accept it. As Prince Zhenbei had said, he was restless and delusional, hence why he shamelessly stayed in the palace, hoping Prince Zhenbei would change his mind so he could continue to be the prince’s side concubine and enjoy wealth and luxury…
What could be more humiliating than clinging on persistently? When Shen Yu returned to Shao Hua Courtyard, Song Qing was anxiously waiting at the door…
“Where did you go?”
Seeing him unharmed, Song Qing relaxed a bit…
“Brother Song, can I move to another place to live?”
Shen Yu took a deep breath, already starting to pack his belongings, although there wasn’t much to pack; almost everything he owned was bestowed by Prince Zhenbei.
