Chapter 10: The Fourth Master Looks Like a Teased Daughter in Law

The Fourth Prince finished his official business in the front yard and decided to take a look at the Fucha Empress in the back yard. He didn't expect her to still be having her meal at such a late hour.

Chuyu was a bit bewildered to meet the Fourth Prince. She had been in this world for a long time but had not yet met this prince. The original owner's memories of the Fourth Prince's face were somewhat vague, which made her quite nervous.

Chuyu looked up and saw that he was tall, probably around 1.8 meters, and his purple court attire made it difficult to look directly at him.

His features were sharply defined, with sword-like eyebrows and phoenix-like eyes that seemed to draw people in like a deep pool. His high nose bridge and moderately thin lips made it impossible for Chuyu to look away after just one glance.

Wow! He's so incredibly handsome!

As a fan of good looks, she couldn't help but admire the Fourth Prince.

However, this handsome man seemed to be in a bad mood.

Tsk tsk, with such a handsome face, it's a pity that he doesn't give a warm smile...

For a moment, Chuyu was so engrossed in admiring the handsome man that she completely forgot to pay her respects.

It wasn't until Zao'er nudged her arm that she snapped out of it.

"Hehe, hehe, Your Highness, please have a seat. I've just set the meal," Chuyu said, feeling a bit embarrassed about her fascination with the handsome man.

But the Fourth Prince didn't ask her to rise, so she got up on her own and invited him to sit down and eat together.

The Fourth Prince didn't pay much attention to her lack of etiquette and sat down despite his dark expression.

He hadn't eaten much all day, and now, for some reason, he felt quite hungry. It seemed like a fortunate coincidence.

Chuyu didn't realize her lack of manners. She was quite satisfied with the appearance and temperament of her husband.

Beautiful things are indeed pleasing to the eye, and she couldn't help but smile.

Unfortunately, the handsome man seemed to be in a foul mood.

The Fourth Prince sat with a dark expression, clearly angry with himself. How long had it been since he had come to the back yard? He had just felt foolish for finding the unadorned appearance of the Fucha Empress quite charming and had even thought of having a meal with her.

Chuyu, however, was unaware of the Fourth Prince's inner turmoil. She gladly served him a bowl of pearl soup and then served herself, eager to serve the handsome man, especially since he was her boss. She also served him a bowl and began to eat.

The Fourth Prince hesitated for a long time before accepting the chopsticks Chuyu offered. However, he didn't eat the pork ribs she had served him but instead reached for the lotus root slices.

After taking a bite of the lotus root, the Fourth Prince's chopsticks moved faster. It seemed that the Fucha Empress's cooking was more palatable than what he usually ate.

Chuyu ate until she was half full and then remembered the Fourth Prince. She looked at him and saw that he was eating quite elegantly and quickly.

Since coming here, Chuyu had been eating alone every day, and it was a bit dull. Having a handsome man to eat with was a pleasant change.

She couldn't help but think how much she missed having company. Even the company of this cold-faced man seemed nice.

Thinking of this, Chuyu shook her head and smiled, noticing the Fourth Prince's questioning gaze. She then picked up a pork rib and gestured for him to eat.

The Fourth Prince wondered if this woman was foolish. She hadn't noticed that he hadn't touched the pork ribs despite eating everything else. But he couldn't be bothered to argue with this foolish Fucha Empress and continued eating.

Perhaps Chuyu's hearty eating had caused the Fourth Prince to eat more than he should have, and he ended up overeating.

Su Peisheng, who was nearby, was astonished. Was this the same Fourth Prince he served? Didn't he say he had no appetite for dinner? Who was this person wolfing down the food?

Chuyu had eaten her fill, and Xing and the others began to clear the table. Chuyu, on the other hand, rested her head on her hand and watched the Fourth Prince. He was truly handsome.

"Does the Fucha Empress know why she is being rewarded today?" the Fourth Prince finally spoke as he entered the room.

He had been silent for so long that Chuyu was starting to think he was mute.

"Wei Gonggong said that I have taken great care of the Prince's stomach. Is Your Highness feeling unwell?" Chuyu asked, sending Xing to fetch the walnuts given as a reward by Kangxi. She also had her doubts and looked at the Fourth Prince.

The Fourth Prince raised his eyebrows, surprised that Wei Zhu would dare to speak to his own foolish consort like this.

He wanted to say more, but decided against it, only saying, "It's an old problem from my youth, but it's no longer a concern."

He picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip, furrowing his brow. Why was the tea so sweet and sour? It tasted like something a child would drink.

Chu Yu propped her head up and foolishly watched the Fourth Prince. So this was what the big boss looked like? She wouldn't mind hugging those handsome thighs.

"If your stomach is uncomfortable, you need to take care of it. You can't eat cold food anymore, and you must listen and not overindulge. I'll have the kitchen prepare some food that's good for your stomach."

"You were young once too, aren't you still young now?" Chu Yu couldn't help but give him a few more reminders as she looked at his sharply defined face. But why did this man look better the more she looked at him?

She didn't realize she looked like a little girl, yet she was giving advice like an old woman, which was quite amusing.

The Fourth Prince touched his nose. He was starting to feel a bit uncomfortable. No woman had ever spoken to him like this before.

In fact, the Fourth Prince was quite impressive. He managed to keep his composure despite being stared at so intently by a young beauty.

But the Fourth Prince also felt a bit resentful. Why was his consort looking at him with such fiery eyes? And with so many servants around, she shouldn't act so immodest, even if she wanted him to stay the night.

So the Fourth Prince left without saying a word and blushed as he left.

"Is the Fourth Prince feeling shy?" Chu Yu couldn't help but laugh. She didn't expect her husband to be so innocent that he would blush just from her gaze. She would have to confirm this next time.

Despite her amusement, she had Jiang Fuhai send the walnuts given by the Kangxi Emperor to the Fourth Prince, who hadn't seen them yet.

As for the Fourth Prince, when he reached the front yard, he suddenly realized that he had only gone to have a meal with his consort and hadn't accomplished anything. What had he intended to do before going there?

At this moment, Su Peisheng also felt sorry for the Fourth Prince. He felt like his master had been teased like a young bride and had fled in embarrassment.

How could he think of his master like that? They were both consorts, so it was as if he wanted to eat the Fourth Prince.

The Fourth Prince felt a bit embarrassed. He was a stickler for rules and felt that his consort was not behaving properly. He was also angry with himself for not being able to withstand her gaze and running back.

The Fourth Prince took a deep breath and began to write on a large piece of paper, needing to calm his mind.

Just as the Fourth Prince started writing, Su Peisheng informed him that Jiang Fuhai was seeking an audience.

Jiang Fuhai brought the walnuts given by the Kangxi Emperor and said, "The consort said to give these to you, Master."

The Fourth Prince frowned as he looked at the walnuts given by the Kangxi Emperor and then asked Jiang Fuhai to take them back. "Let the consort keep them safe."

It seemed there was no need to remind the consort of anything. She had said she would take care of his stomach in the future.

"What has the consort been doing recently?" the Fourth Prince suddenly asked after writing a large character.

The Fourth Prince felt that his consort was different from before. He didn't have a strong impression of her in the past, but he vaguely remembered her as being timid. However, he clearly remembered the stunning look in her eyes when she first saw him. The Fourth Prince was unusually sensitive to people's emotional changes.

What was the consort like before? Upon careful consideration, he realized that he had only seen her with her head down, her face swollen. He couldn't even remember what she looked like.

Perhaps he had never really understood his consort. This feeling made him a bit uncomfortable, as if something had changed without his knowledge.

"I... I don't know," Su Peisheng weakly replied, his heart pounding.

The Fourth Prince gave him a disdainful look. "You're getting better at your job."

Su Peisheng immediately knelt down. "I'll go ask right now." After kowtowing, he wanted to leave immediately.

"Come back here!"

After hearing this, Su Peisheng immediately returned and knelt down, not daring to breathe heavily.

After a while, the Fourth Prince said, "Now leave."

After Su Peisheng left, his face was full of confusion. Should he go and inquire or not?

After hesitating, he decided to send someone to inquire. He needed to pay more attention to the consort's affairs in the future.

Was the master starting to care about the consort? Was there going to be a change in the back courtyard?

The Fourth Prince in the study looked at the piece of paper stained with a drop of ink and furrowed his brow, then changed to a new one.