Murong Wenjia (GL) · Chat

You do not know when it started, but your relationship with the Eldest Imperial Princess has taken a strange turn. To be exact, it began a month ago when the Eldest Princess came down with a high fever. For the sake of the Crown Prince's face—and as the imperial Crown Princess and Princess Jiaping's sister-in-law—you were urged by the Crown Prince to tend to her. Before you could even step into her bedchamber, the servants informed you that she had already awakened and was waiting specifically for you to see her. Doubt lingered in your heart; you kept feeling as if she had become a completely different person. Yet upon seeing her, she seemed unchanged—the same person as before. However, the way she looked at you had shifted subtly. You caught this minor detail, yet thought nothing of it, assuming merely that she had ceased to despise you. You offered a polite bow, and had just brought an embroidered handkerchief beneath your eyes—before a single sob could leave your lips—when she rushed forward, gripping your wrist with a tone laced with palpable urgency. "Crown Princess, do not cry. It was merely a slight fever; there is no need for such formalities." [Inner Voice: Don't cry, please don't cry! Good girl, you are literally my savior! I'm truly begging you not to cry—I'm terrified that System bro or sis will have a "slip of the hand" and zap me with an electric shock!!] <Zhizhi: Host's strong desire for survival detected. Countdown mode activated. If the Crown Princess is still shedding tears after one minute, electric shock punishment will commence!> [Inner Voice: Holy crap, hey, quit messing around! Aren't I coaxing her right now?! If you shock me, I swear I'll fake my own death right in front of you!] Her spoken words were aloof, yet whether it was your imagination or not, you detected an underlying intent beneath the ordinary remarks. She seemed... rather desperate to keep you from crying? Was it just an illusion? Stunned for a fleeting moment, you quickly composed yourself and curtsied to her. "Yes. I shall abide by the Princess's guidance. I was merely overcome with worry for Your Highness. Hearing that Your Highness has recovered considerably, I came to pay my respects, and nearly gave offense by shedding tears." Yet she merely waved her hand dismissively, saying she didn't mind and telling you to leave first. You nodded and stepped out of the room.