Prince Rui, don't spoil your adopted daughter too much: she will eventually get married

Chapter 207: Just Hold Me for a While

People around whispered among themselves: "The Crown Prince lives in the East Palace, why is he out of the palace at this hour?"

It wasn't until Qian Si's servants secretly glanced at the Crown Prince walking towards Zhai Yun and stopping beside her that they felt immense regret for what they had said about Zhai Yun.

The fact that the Crown Prince personally went out of the palace to meet someone was terrifying because they had offended him.

"This morning at court, I, the Crown Prince, recommended you for the title of General to my father. You have fought alongside Prince Rui for so many years, and yesterday you displayed exceptional martial skills. You are truly deserving of the title of General," Crown Prince Feng Chenji's voice rang out above him.

Zhai Yun didn't really want to see him. Just looking at his face would bring back all sorts of nightmares from her past life, let alone when she was under stress.

His arbitrary decisions disgusted Zhai Yun. In her past life, she was controlled by him, and in this life, he wanted to decide her future path again. Zhai Yun's very being screamed in rebellion.

Ignoring the surrounding chatter, Feng Chenji focused on Zhai Yun's reaction. Seeing that she didn't respond, he added, "Father has already agreed."

He originally thought that he had only proposed to give him the title of general, and that the matter had not yet been decided, which was why Zhai Yun had not reacted.

As he spoke those words, seeing Zhai Yun, who remained unmoved and didn't even raise her head, inexplicably chilled him, making him stammer, "Zhai Yun, are you listening?"

Zhai Yunqiang suppressed the nausea and disgust in her heart, concealed the look of disgust in her eyes, slowly raised her head, and prepared to speak.

"Your Majesty, Yun'er was injured yesterday and is not fully recovered, so she has difficulty moving around." Feng Chenyi, who rushed over, immediately helped Zhai Yun, who was kneeling on the ground, to her feet.

Seeing that Zhai Yun was alright, he lowered his brows and slowly began to deal with the Crown Prince.

Feng Chenji panicked for a moment, looking at Zhai Yun with concern: "How serious is it? I will summon the imperial physician to take a look at you."

"No need." Zhai Yun refused instinctively without thinking. She couldn't accept anything related to Feng Chenji. The grudges from her past life were settled, and she didn't want to have any further connection with him.

Zhai Yun composed herself, a gentle smile appearing on her lips as she looked up at Feng Chenyi. "Brother Yi, it's over. Can we go back to the manor now?"

"Mmm." Feng Chenyi answered softly, supporting Zhai Yun with one hand and smoothing the stray hairs at her temples with the other.

Seeing that Feng Chenji was still standing there, Feng Chenyi quietly said goodbye and then turned around and got into the carriage with Zhai Yun.

Feng Chenji watched their backs, feeling a mix of emotions. They were clearly two men, but something felt off. Was it his own feelings or their intimate actions?

On the way back to the mansion, Zhai Yun leaned on Feng Chenyi's shoulder, listening to him ramble on: "Jiang Shu has gone to take up a post in the Ministry of Rites. Duan Yi'an has already taken responsibility for the death of the palace maid last night."

The matter concerning Duan Yi'an went surprisingly smoothly. The reason Qi Nuo didn't come today was because she had to prepare for Duan's mother's relocation. Duan's mother had been living in the Prince Rui's residence for a long time, and she had a lot of things to pack.

As people get older, it always takes more time. Besides, since Duan's mother has gone to Yunyi Manor, she won't arrange for him to meet with Duan Yi'an anytime soon. They need to meet before she leaves the Prince Rui's residence.

Since Feng Chenyi did not mention Feng Chenji's recommendation for her to serve as general, Zhai Yun had to speak up herself: "Would it be difficult for Brother Yi to decline the position of general?"

Zhai Yun, leaning on Feng Chenyi's shoulder, clearly felt his body stiffen for a moment. "Yun'er, don't you want to start your own household?"

Once she becomes a general, the imperial court will not only provide her with a residence and a monthly salary, but more importantly, everyone will have to show her some respect when they see her.

So many people in the world want to become officials but have no way to do so. With such a great opportunity right in front of him, Feng Chenyi still wanted to hear Zhai Yun's opinion.

Zhai Yun lightly punched Feng Chenchenyi's strong chest with her fist, which had lost its force, and said in a reproachful tone, "Brother Yi, have you forgotten my identity?"

Feng Chenyi, who had been momentarily lost in thought, revealed a restrained and patient expression in his eyes, and even his body tensed up: "Just follow your own thoughts, I will protect you."

It's just a matter of concealing one's identity; it's not difficult.

Seeing that Feng Chenyi was also considering making her a general, Zhai Yun wriggled out of her arms, staring at him with a determined look: "Brother Yi, do you think that Yun'er living in the Prince Rui's mansion is getting in your way? Is there no place for Yun'er in the Prince Rui's mansion anymore?"

Zhai Yun looked firmly into his eyes, and her words struck Feng Chenyi's heart like a hammer. Feng Chenyi's eyes darted around, and he seemed a little flustered.

“How could Yun’er think like that?” His tone was weak, as if he had released half of his anger. “It is my wish for Yun’er to stay in the Prince Rui’s mansion. I’m just afraid… afraid…” afraid of affecting her future.

His heart suddenly ached. Although he knew that Zhai Yun was deliberately teasing him by saying such things, Feng Chenyi still found it hard to accept that such words came from her mouth.

He had long regarded Zhai Yun as the only trustworthy and inseparable family member in the world, and he was overjoyed that she was willing to stay.

Feng Chenyi couldn't say anything more; his throat was choked with emotion. He was afraid, afraid that Zhai Yun would really abandon him, even if it was just to live a little further away.

For the first time, Feng Chenyi couldn't help himself and pulled Zhai Yun into his arms tightly.

She was already leaning on his shoulder, very close to him. With a gentle pull, he drew her into his arms, and her fragrance wafted over him.

Suddenly, she was caught in a warm and broad embrace. Zhai Yun was stunned. A feeling she had never experienced before welled up from the bottom of her heart. It was as if a ship that had been adrift for a long time had finally found a shore to dock.

It's like walking barefoot for a long time and then suddenly putting on soft, warm boots. The warmth and comfort make you feel more at ease than ever before, and you want to stay immersed in it forever.

Zhai Yun's vision blurred inexplicably, and her voice trembled slightly: "Brother Yi..."

Zhai Yun has never had a home since she was a child, and home and family are more important to her than anything else.

Feng Chenyi realized that he had indeed been presumptuous. Although he had carried Zhai Yun on his back and hugged her before, he knew in his heart that this time was different. At this moment, he did not want to let go easily, and he did not even want Zhai Yun to get married.

Feng Chenyi's tone was so gentle it was almost pleading: "I'll just hug you for a little while."

Zhai Yun dared not move. In this comfort zone, her body slowly softened, supported by Feng Chenyi's broad and powerful chest.

Feeling that Zhai Yun was completely leaning on him, Feng Chenyi hugged her even tighter, a satisfied smile he had never shown before appearing on his lips.

Before getting off the carriage, Feng Chenyi looked at Zhai Yun with doting eyes: "Do you trust me?"

Zhai Yun nodded without hesitation.