A Foodie Transmigrated into the Palace Chapter 1395 - 1393: My Heart Suddenly Stops Hurting

Yilan was somewhat surprised and a bit embarrassed, unsure of what to say for a moment.

Lady Hou thought she was shy and laughed lightly.

"There’s no need to be embarrassed, it’s something we women all go through!"

"It’s just that Zeze is not a considerate child!"

"I’ll send you some herbs later to help replenish your body!"

Yilan’s face flushed instantly, realizing this was what her mother-in-law meant.

She had thought Lady Hou knew about Nan Yunze’s deception.

Turns out... she didn’t know!

And of course, because he covered it up so well, even deceiving himself, let alone others.

"Mother, rest assured, I’m fine!"

Yilan said while holding back laughter.

This morning, she saw Nan Yunze ’considerately’ squeezing a drop of blood onto a clean cloth.

She was puzzled at first, but now she finally understood his intention.

Haha, does this mean she should be grateful to him?

Leaving the main courtyard, walking back along the unfamiliar corridor, Yilan felt both lost and conflicted.

On top of having a restless night, her body felt weak, her complexion frighteningly pale, and she staggered a bit while walking.

The accompanying maid was deeply concerned.

"County Princess, you should hurry back to rest!"

Yilan bit her lip and nodded.

"Let’s go!"

"Yes!"

...

Returning to the courtyard, looking at the empty space and the expressionless servants within.

Her heart grew colder.

Entering the inner chamber, she changed her clothes, then fell weakly onto the couch, with her eyes closed, tears slid down her cheeks.

"County Princess!"

The accompanying maid called out worriedly.

Yilan, with her eyes closed and voice cold.

"Leave!"

The maid opened her mouth wanting to say something, but Yilan spoke coldly again.

"Leave!"

The maid finally closed her mouth, saying nothing further.

Only she remained in the room.

Yilan opened her tear-clouded eyes, looking around at the unfamiliar surroundings through the tears.

His smiles, his indifference, his indifferent smiles, all seemed to linger around her.

A perfectly complete heart was thoroughly shattered, the pain piercing deep within her bones.

"Why?"

She bit her teeth, holding back the tears.

She didn’t understand why he did not like her, just because of that one encounter? It was laughable!

Thinking of his distant, indifferent face, a sharp pain surged through her heart again.

She could no longer hold back the tears streaming down her cheeks.

Not knowing how long had passed, she gradually fell into a daze and slept.

When she woke up again, it was already somewhat dark outside.

She was startled.

"Someone! Someone!"

The accompanying maid hurriedly entered.

"What are your orders, County Princess?"

"What time is it now?" Yilan asked.

The maid thought for a moment and replied.

"County Princess, it is now You Hour, third quarter!"

"What?! I slept for so long?"

Slept directly from morning to evening! Yilan was quite shocked.

"County Princess must not have rested well last night!"

The accompanying maid reflected and continued.

"Lady Hou sent some herbs for you, and instructed the maid to personally oversee boiling them for you to replenish your body!"

"The maid already had them washed and set aside to cool!"

"If the County Princess wishes to drink, the maid will arrange it immediately!"

Upon hearing about the herbal brew, Yilan’s mouth turned bitter.

"I don’t wish to drink it for now, just put it aside!"

"Don’t let anyone know!"

The maid respectfully agreed.

"The maid understands!"

...

At dinner time, just as Yilan’s meal was prepared, Nan Yunze returned from outside.

He was all smiles, showing great affection and concern for Yilan, thoughtfully attentive.

Attentive as if nothing happened last night, like it was merely a nightmare;

Attentive enough that she nearly fell into the trap of his gentle demeanor again.

But, her rationality ultimately pulled her back.

She decided, regardless of how bitter reality was, she would accept it, not compromise any further, not sink deeper, not deceive herself.

After some thought, she finally gathered the courage to speak calmly.

"Master Prince, why not dine in the front courtyard? Tonight, I am a bit tired!"

Nan Yunze was somewhat surprised, looking into her swollen eyes, he replied lightly.

"How can that be? We got married, separating on the first day would invite gossip!"

Yilan sneered.

"Gossip? I am not afraid!"

"I am the Nan Family’s Main Wife married through proper channels, who dares to gossip about me!"

"It’s you who is afraid, Master Prince?"

Nan Yunze was surprised, a chilly indifference rising in his eyes.

"What do you mean by that?"

"What good would such gossip bring to you and me?"

"Aren’t you of noble birth, did your mother not teach you?"

Yilan laughed coldly.

"Naturally I have been taught!"

"But my mother taught me to treat others with sincerity, to treat others with courtesy, to be gentle and filial, but never taught me to deceive feelings, nor to put on an act!"

"The skills you possess, Master Prince, I truly am unable to learn!"

Yilan’s eyes were full of sarcasm.

For some reason, at the moment she spoke those words, her heart no longer hurt.

Her gaze was bright and rational, her demeanor proud and elegant, her tone refined yet distant, her aura noble and aloof.

She was like a rose with thorns, covered in thorns yet emitting the most tempting fragrance.

For some reason, Nan Yunze, who had always disliked her, couldn’t tear his eyes away.

Though habitually, he still sneered coldly.

"Haha, you don’t need to portray yourself as so noble!"

"If you were truly that good, why did you do what you did?"

Clearly, saying one thing and doing another, does she really think he is a fool?

Yilan laughed coldly.

"The past is the past, now is now, things are different now!"

"Since you want harmony, how about we make an agreement?"

"What agreement?" Nan Yunze asked curiously.

Yilan thought for a moment.

"You don’t bother me, and I won’t bother you!"

"You needn’t put on those pretenses of affection, and I won’t interfere with your life!"

"From now on, our paths diverge, what do you say?"

Nan Yunze was somewhat tempted but still hesitated.

"Then... what of this information..."

Yilan suddenly looked at him with some disdain.

"Are you not a Master Prince, unable even to control those around you?"

"As for my side, you needn’t worry, not a bit of news will leak!"

Having cleared his doubts, Nan Yunze was quite satisfied with this decision!

"Agreed!"

Yilan smiled, her delicate hand pointed to the soft couch in the room.

"From now on, this will be your place!"

"Tomorrow, I will have a curtain added here, to completely separate us when resting at night! What do you think?"

Nan Yunze agreed readily.

"Good!"

It was exactly what he wanted, he had wanted to do this all along!

Yilan smiled faintly, picking up her shattered heart, turning to leave.

Not wishing to dine with him, she turned and went to the Imperial Kitchen.

Inside the kitchen, her two maids were attentively watching a delicate small medicine stove, which was churning out steam.