The Command to Pamper the Husband - Chapter 82

As Song Jin finished speaking, she carefully took out a small cloth pouch from her bosom. Unwrapping the cloth pouch, she revealed a small paper package. Carefully unfolding the paper package, she exposed…

Duke’s eyelid twitched.

A chicken leg! Inside the paper package was a chicken leg.

Duke was stupefied, staring at the chicken leg. It even seemed to have a bite mark on it? His eyes wrinkled in confusion, and he looked at the Fourth Prince, “What does Your Highness mean by this?”

Song Jin smiled sincerely. “Your Grace knows that I am always short on money. But this time, the Heavenly Hound injured you, and I feel really sorry. This chicken leg is my only meat for the day and the best nutrition I can offer.”

As she spoke, Song Jin stepped forward and placed the chicken leg in Duke’s hand. “Your Grace, please don’t disdain it.”

Duke nearly dropped the chicken leg in shock. Is she crazy?

Lu Zhan, standing to one side, remembered this was what Wan Xi had left uneaten that morning. When did Miss Song wrap it up? So, this is the gift Miss Song confidently said she had prepared at the mansion’s gate? Unbelievable… Lu Zhan could only roll his eyes. He was already prepared to be kicked out.

Handing over the chicken leg, Song Jin smiled sweetly and moved her face closer to Duke. “Your Grace, do you mind?” she said softly.

Duke shivered. Twitching his mouth, “No, not at all.”

Song Jin sniffed and laughed, “Your Grace is so magnanimous. If someone gave me such a gift, I would definitely be angry.”

Duke… Really?

Lu Zhan stared wide-eyed at Song Jin, not understanding why she was courting death.

After saying that, Song Jin straightened up, smiling, and patted Duke’s shoulder. “Now that Your Grace has accepted my gift, our grudge is settled.”

With that, Song Jin, using Shen Yue’s face, sighed in relief.

Duke… The Fourth Prince’s trip to Yuzhou must have really put him under a spell. Otherwise, why is he acting so strangely! Duke was dumbfounded for a moment before he gathered his thoughts.

“Since Your Highness has personally come to apologize, I am deeply grateful. However, it was the Heavenly Hound that injured me, not Your Highness…”

Song Jin shook her head, interrupting Duke. “Your Grace is broad-minded to forgive me. In return, how about I share a little secret with you?”

Duke had originally planned to keep the Heavenly Hound and send the Fourth Prince away. His men were lying in ambush in the courtyard. As soon as the Fourth Prince stepped out, he would be killed.

But now, hearing this, Duke temporarily shelved his plan. “A secret?”

Song Jin nodded mysteriously and leaned closer to Duke, sniffing. “Your Grace, it seems there’s a strange aura in the flower garden of the east wing of your mansion.”

Lu Zhan became extremely tense. What is Miss Song planning to do?

Duke’s eyes suddenly turned cold, and a fierce, murderous aura enveloped him. Staring at the Fourth Prince, “What does Your Highness mean?”

Song Jin smiled, “Well, on this trip to Yuzhou, I met a master who taught me about yin and yang. Just now, as I entered, I noticed something odd about the east wing of your mansion. How about I help you get rid of that aura?”

“Your Highness knows about this?” Duke’s heart was filled with murderous intent.

Song Jin smiled sincerely, “I know a little.”

“If that’s the case, then I trouble Your Highness. But I have some words for the Heavenly Hound. Why not leave it here while you check the east wing?”

Yuan Bao was about to roll its eyes and refuse, but Song Jin patted its head. “Alright, let the Heavenly Hound stay. I’ll take Lu Zhan to the east wing. Please have someone guide us.”

Duke’s smile was icy and filled with killing intent. “Of course.”

He then called out towards the door, “Take the Fourth Prince to the east wing.”

The previously tightly shut door immediately opened outward. The steward stood respectfully to one side. Song Jin glanced down at Yuan Bao and turned to leave. Lu Zhan hurried to follow.

However, as soon as they stepped out, Duke’s third daughter, Xu Xin, came running towards them, lifting her skirt. “Brother Yue.”

Xu Xin called out affectionately.

Song Jin… What’s going on! Isn’t Shen Yue someone everyone avoids? How is there someone who dares to get close to him?

Suspicious, she remembered what Lu Zhan had said about Duke’s third daughter having a crush on Shen Yue. I see…

Thinking quickly, Song Jin flashed a charming smile, “Ah, it’s Sister Xin.”

Xu Xin, hearing this address, stopped in her tracks, her eyes wide with surprise and disbelief. “Brother Yue, what did you just call me?”

Song Jin stepped forward and patted the young girl’s head. “Sister Xin, what brings you here? Did you come to see me? You seem thinner. Have you not been resting well? You must eat properly.”

Song Jin spoke with concern.

Tears welled up in Xu Xin’s eyes. Oh my! Is she dreaming? The usually cold and indifferent Fourth Prince Shen Yue was now being so gentle with her? Has the Fourth Prince finally realized her worth? Xu Xin’s heart raced, her face flushed.

The steward, witnessing this, felt his knees go weak. The Duke had clearly instructed him to take the Fourth Prince to the east wing and kill him there. His eyes shifted nervously, and the steward said, “Third Miss, the Duke wanted me to tell you he has something to discuss. Please go inside.”

Xu Xin, hearing this, and recalling Shen Yue’s recent attitude, blushed even more. Surely, her father has agreed to her marriage with Shen Yue.

Song Jin watched Xu Xin, and just as she was about to step towards the Duke’s quarters, she suddenly grabbed her hand. “Don’t you want to walk around the garden with me?”

Song Jin’s voice wasn’t loud, but Xu Xin trembled all over. Being held by the hand, she felt as if she were being electrified. Nervous, flustered, and sweetly moved. Slowly looking up at him, she said, “Brother Yue…”

A shy young miss.

Song Jin smiled, “Since I’m here, I’m heading to the east wing. Want to come along?”

Xu Xin immediately said, “Sure.”

The steward… “Third Miss, the Duke is waiting for you.”

Song Jin said, “I was just inside and didn’t hear the Duke say anything about summoning the Third Miss. Why are you interrupting our conversation?”

The steward… Interrupting? Nonsense, I can’t let you two talk! If you go to the east wing together, how can I kill you!

Xu Xin paused, coming to her senses. She glared at the steward, “Father never called for me. How dare you lie to me!”

With that, Xu Xin said to Shen Yue, “Your Highness, let’s go to the east wing.”

The steward stepped forward, blocking Xu Xin, “The Duke did call for you, before Your Highness arrived.”