The Command to Pamper the Husband - Chapter 163

The fire not only attracted the attention of the three officials but also other officials in the capital, the patrol guards, and several princes.

The Crown Prince frowned as he looked at the flames. “Go and see what’s happening.”

Before his trusted servant could leave, the Crown Prince added, “Never mind, I will go myself.”

Song Jin stood in the courtyard, holding the scroll, watching the flames, waiting for people to arrive. She never expected the first person to arrive would be the Crown Prince.

The Crown Prince, upon seeing the scene in the courtyard, showed a hint of surprise in his eyes. Was Song Jin playing with fire? He had rushed here in a hurry, feeling somewhat anxious.

Calming himself without showing any emotion, the Crown Prince stepped towards Song Jin. In the courtyard, the men in black were still fighting with Song Jin’s people. The Crown Prince’s men looked to him for orders, and he shook his head.

“Fourth Brother, what a great interest you have, playing so happily without notifying your elder brother.”

True to his usual style, the Crown Prince approached closely, almost whispering in Song Jin’s ear. Song Jin instinctively turned her head away and stepped back.

“It’s all thanks to the great task given by you, my brother. I just got the painting, and then assassins came after me.”

The Crown Prince knew Song Jin had obtained the painting. He looked towards the ongoing fight. “Can your people capture them alive?”

Song Jin also looked over. She wasn’t sure since these were Shen Yue’s people, not hers. Her own people consisted only of Wang Liu, who had rushed back after seeing the fire. He now stood behind her with his head bowed.

Song Jin shook her head. “No guarantee.”

The Crown Prince raised his hand. His bodyguard immediately leaped into the fray. With his addition, the fight quickly turned in their favor. The men in black, realizing they couldn’t win or escape, prepared to die but were roughly captured by the Crown Prince’s bodyguard, who punched one in the face, dislodging his back molars and the hidden poison inside.

Seeing the situation under control, Song Jin turned to the Crown Prince with a smile. “Aren’t you afraid of getting hot and sweaty?”

The Crown Prince looked down at her, his eyes reflecting the red flames, giving a hint of ambiguity. “Do you smell?”

Song Jin was momentarily stunned. Was he flirting with her? Was he insane? She was a man now!

Looking at the Crown Prince as if he were crazy, Song Jin replied, “You’ll see if you stay close.”

The Crown Prince leaned in and sniffed. “You smell quite good.”

“Are you a pervert?” Song Jin blurted out.

The Crown Prince laughed. “Do you think you deserve that?”

Song Jin immediately realized the Crown Prince was implying she wasn’t a real man. Fine, fine! Sorry to interrupt, you pervert!

Meanwhile, Shen Yue’s secret guards had tied up all the men in black. The Crown Prince’s subordinate returned, glancing at Song Jin.

“No problem,” the Crown Prince said, smiling.

The subordinate then reported, “They are Third Prince’s men.”

The Crown Prince nodded and looked at Song Jin.

Song Jin smiled. “Of course, I knew they weren’t sent by you, Brother!”

As they spoke, the patrol guards arrived, led by a servant. They were surprised to see the Crown Prince and immediately saluted. “Your Highnesses, please forgive the disturbance.”

Then they turned and loudly ordered, “Put out the fire.”

Because of the special status of the Fourth Prince, the commanding and deputy officers were too lazy to come and only sent a small officer with a few men. Seeing the Crown Prince, they worked frantically, directing the Fourth Prince’s servants to help extinguish the fire.

Watching the flames being brought under control, the Crown Prince smiled meaningfully. “Who was on duty tonight?”

The small officer quickly responded. “Your Highness, it was Commander Hu. He was going to come, but…”

The Crown Prince raised his hand to stop him. The small officer immediately fell silent and said, “If Your Highnesses have no other orders, I will continue with the fire.”

The Crown Prince nodded slightly, and the officer left, somewhat disappointed. But after a few steps, the Crown Prince called out, “What’s your name?”

The officer’s disappointment turned to excitement. “Your Highness, my name is Su Hui, from the Su family of Dongpo.”

The Crown Prince nodded and smiled. “Carry on.”

Su Hui quickly left, thinking tonight might be his chance to rise.

After Su Hui left, Song Jin looked at the Crown Prince. “Are you planning to promote him, Your Highness?”

The Crown Prince turned to Song Jin, standing very close. “Don’t you like it?”

Song Jin felt weak and took half a step back. “Brother, you’re joking. What do I know?”

The Crown Prince seemed to enjoy this game, stepping forward as Song Jin stepped back, staying close to her. “Then how about you join me, Brother?”

His gentle tone carried a sense of absolute indulgence. If Song Jin were a woman, she might have fallen for it. The Crown Prince was undeniably the most handsome man she had ever seen.

But she was a man now. Besides, as Wan Xi said, who needs a man?

“Brother, you have fun. I’ll pass. I’m afraid of dying.”

The Crown Prince wrapped an arm around her waist. “With me here, what are you afraid of?”

Song Jin jumped back. “Brother, I’m a man now!”

The Crown Prince looked righteous. “Can’t I support my brother? Or do you mean when you’re a woman, it’s acceptable?”

Song Jin was speechless.

The Crown Prince’s subordinates were used to such scenes. They had become immune. Poor Wang Liu almost had his eyes pop out. Shen Yue’s secret guards, though far away, could tell something odd was going on. The patrol guards, trying not to stare, almost burst their eyes wide open.

Internally, they could only think: What is going on with these brothers?

Rumor had it that the Crown Prince and Fourth Prince had suddenly become close. Initially, they didn’t believe it. Now, it seemed true, but the brotherly affection looked rather disturbing.

Royalty truly knew how to play! Better put out the fire!

The atmosphere in the courtyard turned ambiguous. Song Jin stomped her foot. “Brother, it’s late. I’m grateful for your visit, but please go back.”

Song Jin turned and left, not willing to play along anymore. The Crown Prince, however, looked sorrowful and murmured, “Is this the classic case of pulling up your pants and not recognizing anyone?”

Song Jin almost spat out blood.

You jerk!