Tsk, tsk. They say fools have fool’s luck.
As Jiang Zhan left the Imperial Study, he caught sight of Yu Jin being escorted by two guards ahead.
He opened his mouth but, fearing he might cause more trouble for Yu Jin, frustratedly hit his head instead.
If it weren’t for him today, the King of Yan wouldn’t have been punished.
Yu Jin seemed to have eyes in the back of his head. He suddenly stopped and looked back.
Having been close for so long, the two had an unspoken understanding. Jiang Zhan quickly caught up.
One of the guards immediately issued a warning.
“Please, allow me to say a few words to my brother-in-law,” Yu Jin said calmly.
The two guards exchanged glances and, after a moment’s hesitation, moved slightly to the side.
Even a prince who had erred was still a prince. He was only being confined to the Imperial Clan Court, not someone they could afford to offend.
“Your Highness, it’s all my fault today—”
Yu Jin interrupted Jiang Zhan, “Trouble can’t be avoided when it comes. There’s no need for such words. Remember to visit the residence and tell Ah Si not to worry about me.”
“How can Fourth Sister not worry? She’s pregnant…”
Yu Jin placed his hand on Jiang Zhan’s shoulder and patted it firmly. “Just tell her what I did today.”
Having said this, he nodded to the two guards waiting nearby and strode forward.
Jiang Zhan sighed heavily and hurried to the King of Yan’s residence as soon as he left the palace gates.
Hearing that Jiang Zhan had arrived, Jiang Si changed her clothes and went to the flower hall.
Jiang Zhan was pacing back and forth in the hall. Hearing footsteps, he immediately went to greet her. “Fourth Sister, something has happened to His Highness.”
Jiang Si’s smile faded. “What happened?”
Jiang Zhan quickly recounted the whole story.
Jiang Si listened quietly until he finished, then asked, “So His Highness has been confined to the Imperial Clan Court?”
“Yes, and the Emperor didn’t say when he’d be released. We don’t know how long His Highness will be confined. Fourth Sister, please don’t worry. Let’s think of a way to plead for His Highness. Perhaps if the Emperor is in a good mood, he’ll release him…” Jiang Zhan wracked his brain, then suddenly slapped his forehead. “That’s right, Fourth Sister, didn’t you cure the Princess’s eyes? You could ask the Empress for help—”
Jiang Si smiled lightly.
Jiang Zhan was stunned by her smile and looked at her in confusion.
“There’s no need. Although His Highness lacks freedom in the Imperial Clan Court, he won’t be cold or hungry. It’s not a big deal if he stays there for a few days.”
Jiang Zhan thought he had misheard. He blinked, “Fourth Sister, what did you say?”
“I said let His Highness stay in the Imperial Clan Court for a few days. There’s no need to ask for favors,” Jiang Si said nonchalantly.
Jiang Zhan wiped his face. “Wait a minute!”
Looking at his unperturbed sister, Jiang Zhan glanced around and lowered his voice to ask, “Fourth Sister, has His Highness taken advantage of your pregnancy to sleep with a concubine?”
Jiang Si laughed, “There are no concubines.”
“Could it be that he slept with a maid?” Jiang Zhan asked in shock.