Chapter 72: Chapter 72

Feng Qingyang, upon learning that Feng Qiwu had released the White Deer back into the forest, immediately turned to Li Cheng, "Is the news true? Since when did the Crown Prince become so kind-hearted? I thought he would have just killed the White Deer."

If the Crown Prince had directly killed the White Deer, it would have fostered tales of his fearlessness of divine spirits, enhancing his reputation for slaying gods.

Unexpectedly, he chose to release the White Deer.

Upon hearing this, Li Cheng cautiously replied, "Your Majesty, according to the information from our spies, the White Deer was indeed frightened by the Crown Prince’s aura and knelt down."

He added, "However, the Crown Prince’s aura has indeed been growing stronger recently, and it’s no surprise that the White Deer, being a spiritual creature, was frightened."

Feng Qingyang squinted his eyes upon hearing this.

Then, he put down the brush in his hand and said to Li Cheng, "The game caught during the autumn hunt might not be enough for the Crown Prince to take down. Instruct people to catch more large beasts."

Li Cheng immediately bowed and replied, "Yes, Your Majesty."

After dinner, Bai Susu felt a chill breeze invading her body.

She furrowed her brows, put down the medical book in her hands, and lost interest in continuing to read, "Chuntao, is the bed warm?"

Upon hearing this, Chuntao quickly said, "It’s ready, Miss, please come in quickly!"

"Mm." Bai Susu nodded and quickly snuggled into the bed.

The warm bed provided her cold body a brief respite, and she sighed, "If this continues, I’ll have to use a brazier to keep warm."

"Miss, your health is crucial; shall I burn some charcoal for warmth?" Nuansummer said worriedly.

Usually, during this time, the Miss’s body was not this cold.

This year, for unknown reasons, she fell ill early, becoming ice-cold every evening.

Bai Susu quickly replied, "No need, it will be fine when Shu Kuang arrives."

Chuntao Nuansummer: ...

So, Miss, you treat the Crown Prince as a warmer for your bed?

Does the Crown Prince know this?

As soon as Bai Susu finished speaking, Feng Qiwu’s smiling voice came, "So, Susu has been waiting for me?"

Next moment, his figure appeared by Bai Susu’s bed.

Seeing him, Chuntao and Nuansummer were startled and hurriedly stepped forward to pay their respects.

The Crown Prince truly became increasingly mysterious.

Seeing him, Bai Susu shivered slightly in the bed, her cold, stiff little face showing a smile, "Mm, you’re here? Rumor has it that you frightened the White Deer and made it kneel, is it true?"

She glanced at Chuntao and Nuansummer.

The two intended to leave immediately.

But upon hearing Bai Susu’s words, they paused, pretending to tidy the warm water bag while awaiting Feng Qiwu’s response.

Feng Qiwu walked toward Bai Susu while responding, "Yes, it’s true. It’s rather cowardly, how can it be called an auspicious beast?" Feng Qiwu said disdainfully.

Then, he sat by the bed, holding Bai Susu’s cold hand, "Had you not forbidden me to kill it, I would have done so long ago."

Hearing this, Bai Susu couldn’t help but laugh, "We’re about to be engaged, and since it’s called an auspicious beast, it’s better not to kill it. By releasing it, you’ve done a good deed."

Feng Qiwu nodded, "That’s my thought, otherwise I wouldn’t have let it go."

He cared little about the supposed consequences.

But he didn’t want Susu to face any possible repercussions.

And thus, mercifully released it.

Bai Susu, while warming herself by holding his hand, addressed Chuntao and Nuansummer who’d gotten their answers, "You both should go rest; there’s no need to attend here."

Having received their answers, the two nodded, "Yes, Miss."

Then they quickly left the room.

Nurturing awe in their hearts: Not surprisingly, the Crown Prince could even frighten auspicious beasts.

But it equally showed how capable their Miss was.

After all, she even managed to tame such a formidable Crown Prince.

Once they left, Bai Susu eagerly said, "Shu Kuang, come in and let me hug you; I’m freezing."

Upon hearing this, Feng Qiwu swiftly undressed and nestled into the bed, holding her cold body.

"I’ve already sent for Master Qian Yun, the divine healer; perhaps he can cure you," Feng Qiwu expertly placed his hand on Bai Susu’s abdomen.

For a woman, if her abdomen is warm, her whole body will feel comfortable.

Bai Susu replied with a soft voice, yet held little hope.

Master Qian Yun is indeed unprecedentedly skilled in medicine in the original story.

But it’s also mentioned briefly that Bai Susu’s mysterious ailment eluded even Master Qian Yun.

Thus, it’s clear that Prime Minister Bai sought Master Qian Yun after Bai Susu’s condition worsened, yet no solution was found.

She wrapped her arms around Feng Qiwu’s slim waist, leaned into him, and suddenly said, "It’s okay if we can’t find one, as long as you’re here, I’m warm."

"It’s strange, as long as I hold you, my body warms quickly," Bai Susu murmured.

As these words fell, Feng Qiwu’s body momentarily stiffened.

Then he lowered his head to look at Bai Susu, speaking solemnly, "What did you just say? As long as you hold me, you’re warm?" Tʜe sourcᴇ of thɪs content ɪs novel·fıre·net

Bai Susu nodded, "Yes, maybe you’re just very warm?"

Feng Qiwu, however, narrowed his Phoenix Eyes, pondering deeply.

Moments later, he abruptly said, "No, perhaps that’s not the reason."

"What do you mean?" Bai Susu was puzzled.

The next moment, Feng Qiwu’s gaze darkened, and he called into the air, "Ling Han, Ling Xiao, come here."

With his words, two shadows appeared outside the curtains.

"Stick your hands through the curtain and close your eyes; if you see anything you shouldn’t, beware," Feng Qiwu said coldly.

"Yes, Your Highness!" They promptly closed their eyes.

Then extended their hands straight through the curtain’s gap.

Feng Qiwu observed them, furrowed his brows, and placed a cloth on Ling Han’s hand, then said to Bai Susu, "Susu, touch Ling Han’s hand and see if it feels warm."

Despite his aversion to Susu touching other men, he had to test his theory.

Bai Susu hesitated briefly, then nodded, reaching for Ling Han’s hand.

Yet before touching it, her hand was intercepted by Feng Qiwu’s.

"Shu Kuang?" Bai Susu looked at him in confusion.

She then saw Feng Qiwu with a dark expression, "Forget it, it’s not right for men and women to touch. Don’t."

Not even hand-holding, if you knew I once had surgery for a certain something, you’d explode?

But she obediently withdrew her hand.