Yan Guiyun X Chi Yining (The slacker consort who married the disabled prince as a substitute)

Side Story 8: Yan Guiyun X Chi Yining (The Lazy Princess Who Married a Disabled Prince)

When Chi Yining opened his eyes, his mind felt blank... as if he had forgotten something? He lifted the red cloth covering his head.

The surrounding environment... is very quaint, with the word "" plastered on wooden windows, pillars, etc. everywhere.

A round table was not far away, on which were wine, meat, and snacks.

He touched the bed and found peanuts... "May you have a son soon? Ridiculous!"

And this bright red robe I'm wearing? Have I Transmigration to ancient times?

System 8845: "Host, you're awake?"

Chi Yining: "Hmm, where are we now?"

8845: "In the first round, you have drawn the villainous and sinister prince instance. The prince was unfortunately injured in the Battle of Kuizhi and is now lame. You need to win him over with love and prevent him from turning evil."

Chi Yining: "Wait, Feifei and the others are in a bad ending scenario? But I'm stuck with a storyline? I want to experience the plot, like in a wish-fulfillment novel!"

8845: "Host, 8845 can't change your permissions either. Once you successfully complete the level, you can move on to the next dungeon."

Chi Yining: "Alright, bring the documents."

8845: "Host, data has been transmitted. Please check your inbox."

Chi Yining: "..."

Prince of Annan, Yan Lingyun, was a native of Shangjing. His deceased father was the Grand General Who Pacifies the North, and his deceased mother was Princess Huiping. The Grand General Who Pacifies the North did not have three wives or four concubines, so he only had one child.

His sinister personality stemmed from the Little Li, the mistreatment he received from his uncles (both from collateral branches) and his maternal uncle, the emperor, who subjected him to constant humiliation during his childhood.

In short, my childhood was utterly miserable.

Let's talk about his achievements. He went to the battlefield at the age of 15, fought bravely and was invincible. He made a name for himself and after eight years of war, he was made the Prince of Annan based on his own strength.

She's only 23 years old! Can you believe it?!

However, the stronger he became, the more people watched him. The Battle of Kuizhi was the best proof of this. A traitor had infiltrated his ranks, and the traitor not only tipped him off but also betrayed him.

Chi Yining: "So the royal family allows Chancellor Chi to turn a blind eye." Chi Yining, a powerless, low-profile illegitimate son, married into the royal family as a princess, not only causing the prince to have no heir but also disgusting him. The royal family wants the Prince of Annan to hand over his military seal and is still looking for an opportunity...

8845: "Yes, host, we only need to win him over. We don't need to follow the storyline; we're here to raid."

Chi Yining: "The plot involving the male and female leads has nothing to do with us, right?"

8845: "It's okay, but it will have an impact. Previously, ' Chi Yining ' was in love with the protagonist, who is the eldest prince, Li Wenpei. The protagonist is your brother, the eldest son of the Chi Family, Chi Mulin."

Chi Yining: "Oh... that's quite a complicated connection. I'm the protagonist's cousin-in-law, and also the protagonist's younger brother. What should they call me after they get married?"

8845: "Each to their own opinion!"

"Host, the person has arrived. Cover your head."

Chi Yining slowly put the red veil back on, a little nervous. "8845, I forgot I still have a tiny bit of social anxiety. Although it's much better, I'm still a little shy around strangers..."

8845: "Host, be strong! Once you get to know someone, you won't feel so awkward anymore!"

The door creaked open, followed by the sound of wheels rolling on the floor.

Chi Yining tried to relax, after all, he was very strong. If the prince wanted to turn evil, he could beat him until he dared not. Wasn't that a way out?

8845: "..."

The sound of the wheels turning stopped in front of Chi Yining, accompanied by the faint clinking of metal.

The prince was a man of refined tastes; he probably used the golden wedding scale on the table.

The red cloth was slowly lifted, revealing a handsome yet somewhat familiar face. He had deep-set features, excellent bone structure, and deep, dark eyes that seemed to be subtly scrutinizing him.

What a cunning and ruthless Prince of Annan! I'm stunned...

The prince was also wearing a red wedding robe, which looked to be of much better quality than his.

It was also because of this crimson color that the prince's skin appeared even whiter; he truly looked like a sickly yet noble young master.

If I remember correctly, the prince had only been back with a limp for less than two months, how could they be in such a hurry to ask him to get married...?

8845: "Host, are you stunned?"

Chi Yining: "No, although it's beautiful, it looks familiar."

8845: "..." Was this memory not sealed properly? How come there's still a crack showing?

As Chi Yining brazenly sized up Yan Lingyun, Yan Lingyun was also sizing him up. The little guy was quite handsome, with those captivating eyes, as beautiful as black pearls; he was quite a collectible.

It's probably not good to soak it in alcohol, so let's leave it here for now.

He murmured, "Name."

Even just two words from Yan Lingyun's voice conveyed an imposing aura.

Upon recognizing the face, Chi Yining became less nervous and slowly said, " Chi Yining, a son of a concubine in the Chi family. His birth mother died early, and he is the fourth child in the family. He was drugged and sent here today."

Yan Lingyun's sharp face suddenly broke into a sneer, "Do you know that you can't participate in the imperial examinations after you get married?"

Chi Yining nodded, "Let's just treat this as a chat. It doesn't matter. The Prince's residence has a better environment, suitable for retirement."

Yan Lingyun: "..."

8845: "..."

Chi Yining: "8845? Isn't that right? Didn't Feifei say that we can leave the instance anytime after completing the quest? Besides, the air is fresh in ancient times..."

8845: "Don't you want to make money?"

Chi Yining: "I don't really want to. Did Jing Yi ever tell you that I'm a scoundrel...?"

8845: "Alright... Good luck, host."

Suddenly, a burst of loud laughter filled the entire room.

It was Yan Lingyun who was smiling.

Chi Yining looked at the prince, who seemed like a madman. Oh, the prince also had a madman side; a touch of madness mixed with gloom, a touch of violence mixed with madness, and a touch of violence mixed with...

Okay, nesting dolls are prohibited.

Seeing that Yan Lingyun had almost finished laughing, Chi Yining tentatively asked, "Your Highness, how about we have dinner first? I... I haven't eaten all day, and you probably haven't either?"

Yan Lingyun glanced at him with schadenfreude, his thin lips slightly parted. "I have already had my dinner."

Chi Yining: "..." Good grief! Sneaking food behind Dad's back!

He cleared his throat. "Then, Your Majesty..."

"Let's drink the nuptial wine." Yan Lingyun looked at him with great interest.

Chi Yining forgot that he hadn't drunk the nuptial wine yet. He thought to himself that the prince was a very particular person. He had anticipated many scenarios, but he had never expected that the prince would intend to drink the nuptial wine with him.

Does that mean the prince is actually quite easy to get along with?

Chi Yining obediently stood up, walked behind the prince, and pushed the wheelchair to the table.

He picked up the two glasses of wine on the table, paused, and asked, "Could they be poisoned?"

Yan Lingyun chuckled again, "My queen consort certainly values her life."

Chi Yining nodded in complete agreement. After all, dying here would not only mean failing the mission, but also losing money, which was not worth it.

"Would you like some more, Your Highness?"

Yan Lingyun snapped his fingers, and a middle-aged man dressed like a butler entered through the door.

"Your Highness, Your Highness, please enjoy the nuptial wine."

" Fuqing, clear the table and replace it with something new."

"Yes."

Yan Lingyun's tone was very lazy and nonchalant, showing a tendency to become a good-for-nothing.

Chi Yining was still a little worried. If the prince really went down the path of being a good-for-nothing, that wouldn't do. It would mean that he would easily crash and burn. Only one person can be a good-for-nothing. It's better for the prince to be the Prince of Curiosities.

After the housekeeper had the table cleared and the dishes were served again.

What are you standing there for?

"Oh oh..."

Chi Yining awkwardly picked up the wine. Yan Lingyun's pale, scarred fingers passed in front of his eyes, then circled back to his lips—the gesture was truly... ambiguous.

Chi Yining closed his eyes, downed the drink in one gulp, and finished it.

"Hiss... This wine is so spicy!" Chi Yining frowned, considering his mission accomplished.

Yan Lingyun finished his drink expressionlessly, then slowly withdrew his hand from his arm. "My queen is quite delicate."

Chi Yining: "..." Damn, this domineering prince is just like the domineering CEO.

"Hehe... Your Highness, please don't be offended, this is my first time drinking."

"Oh? So, my queen has never drunk wine with another man?"

Yan Lingyun looked at him with a cryptic smile, her voice thoughtful and rather pleasant.

Chi Yining was too preoccupied with the dungeon to care about anything else; all she wanted was to eat dinner as soon as possible.

"Your Majesty, I only knew the First Prince at the poetry gathering. Apart from that, we have no other personal relationship and have never met in private. Before, I was so focused on passing the imperial examinations that I was completely oblivious to everything else. I usually stayed at home when I had nothing to do. If Your Majesty doesn't believe me, you can have someone investigate."

Perhaps it was Chi Yining's clear and honest gaze that prevented Yan Lingyun from smiling. He twirled the cup in his hand, seemingly deep in thought.

After a moment of silence, he said in a deep voice, "Is the princess content to be locked up in this royal mansion?"

Smelling the aroma of pig's trotters, Chi Yining swallowed hard and shook his head. "What can I do if I'm not willing? It's all set in stone. I'll just enjoy each day as it comes. Besides, passing the imperial examinations is all for a better life."

There's no rush to win over the prince now. He's naturally suspicious, and if you're too calculating, he might kill you if he gets upset, especially since his " Blackening Value is already 97%.

Let's just take it easy. This is an S-rank dungeon; it's not that simple.

Yan Lingyun looked at his princess, who was so thin she was practically skinny; aside from her pretty face, everything else... needed more weight. Like a little glutton, she stared intently at the braised pork knuckle on the table, completely oblivious to who was in front of her.

Such an audacious princess piqued Yan Lingyun's interest.

"Let's have our meal first."

"Your Highness, shall we go together?"

"No need."

With the prince's approval, Chi Yining finally smiled, "Thank you, Your Highness! You are truly a good person!"

Yan Lingyun, the "good man," chuckled lightly. He had saved countless people from suffering and hardship, yet no one had ever called him a good man.

Chi Yining ate until she was about 70-80% full, and then served herself half a bowl of the fragrant and delicious fish soup. It wasn't fishy at all; in fact, it was quite flavorful.

Yan Lingyun watched as Chi Yining behaved elegantly and ate slowly, showing no signs of being a pitiful child who had been bullied in the Chi Family.

Instead, he seemed like a well-protected young master.

According to Ying Yi was gathering information, Chi Yining is a greedy and scheming person, and may be a spy planted by the Chi family.

But what kind of spy only wants to eat and drink, even planning to retire here, with no ambition whatsoever? And when he learned that he couldn't pass the imperial examinations, he didn't harbor any resentment; in fact, he seemed quite pleased?

Yan Lingyun frowned. It seemed his princess consort was truly unafraid of him...

He thought that if the princess was afraid of him, or made a scene and wanted to leave, he wouldn't mind breaking her legs and keeping her locked up in the palace for life.

Nowadays, the princess not only doesn't play by the rules, but she also seems to be a content and happy person.

He sighed softly and sat down to the side.

After Chi Yining finished drinking, he realized that Yan Lingyun's "Blackening Value" had dropped by two points to 95%.

8845: "... Host, you... are truly amazing. Perhaps the main villain has taken a liking to you; you're pleasing to the eye."

Chi Yining: "No way, Daddy sells his art, not his body."

Yan Lingyun cleared her throat, and immediately someone came in and quickly packed everything up and left. The speed was so fast that it could be described as a whirlwind.

"You've eaten your fill, take a rest first. Your Highness, if you're sleepy, go to sleep. If you don't want to, I'll warm your bed after I've rested."

Chi Yining was quite relieved; a cripple was safe.

Yan Lingyun saw through the hidden thoughts in his eyes, "Then I'll trouble the Princess to help me undress."

Chi Yining swallowed hard. Was the prince, who frequently beheaded people,... all muscular?

"Princess?"

"Oh, okay, fine then." Anyway, people in ancient times always slept in their undergarments.

After helping the prince change his clothes, Chi Yining carried him to the bed easily.

Yan Lingyun was startled by the princess's sudden action. He was a murderer; was his princess truly unafraid of him? Such a bold and frivolous move was enough to chop off hundreds of his heads!

Yan Lingyun's neck felt a little hot, but he didn't want to say anything... This was his princess, and tonight was his wedding night. Chopping off his head? Forget it, he'd do it another day when he was unhappy.

Ignoring all that, Chi Yining helped the prince into bed, covered him with the blanket, rinsed his mouth, and then blew out the candle by the bed.

In the darkness

"Rest, Your Highness. You must be tired after a long day." Chi Yining's voice was clear and melodious, like the pleasant sound of a flowing stream, and it was very reassuring.

Yan Lingyun felt a tightness in his chest, not knowing why he was angry, yet he also felt a sense of familiarity and reassurance from his princess.

Breathing in the light minty scent of Chi Yining in the air, Yan Lingyun didn't know when she drifted off to sleep.

next day

Being helped with dressing and washing up, Chi Yining didn't feel uncomfortable. He didn't know any ancient skills. His grandfather was right; if he were dressed as a beggar, that would be hell mode.

After breakfast, an unfamiliar servant came in to report something.

"Your Highness, the Prince is waiting for you in the study."

"Understood, lead the way." Chi Yining was wearing a fitted white robe with cloud-patterned design, and his accessories were also very simple, which was his own request.

When Yan Lingyun saw her, he felt that his princess was too beautiful, and he couldn't help but frown, thinking about the possibility of keeping her locked up in the palace forever.

"Your family will be returning to their parents' home in three days. Do you have a gift list you'd like to prepare for your family?"

Chi Yining shook his head and said casually, "I'm not going. I'll just say what the Princess Consort said: because the dowry given by the Prince's Mansion was too much, the Princess Consort's dowry is really nothing. The Prince's Mansion is not like it used to be, and everything is simplified now, so we won't send anything. In addition, the Prince is busy with official duties and doesn't have time. The Princess Consort feels embarrassed and won't go back."

After hearing this, Yan Lingyun looked at his princess with disbelief, his eyes once again filled with scrutiny. His princess was not only lazy, but now she had also learned how to disgust her father.