Quick Transmigration: The Control Group in Sweet Novels

Suddenly, a series of hurried footsteps came from outside.

Lady Xie had been staying in the palace with the Empress Dowager for the past few days. Upon hearing the news from the servants of the Marquis's residence, she hurriedly returned home.

As soon as they entered the room, they saw the scene inside.

Her son, who had been worried all the way, was sitting on the bed with his head down, his hand on the girl's face. In broad daylight, his actions were incredibly frivolous.

Hearing the door open, Shen Hengzhi slowly withdrew his hand and said naturally, "Mother."

Ms. Xie paused, her heart filled with anxiety the whole way.

According to the servants, Shen Hengzhi had been unconscious since early morning, which frightened her so much that she rushed back. The carriage was moving very fast, and the jolting made her back ache. But when she saw her seriously ill son, he was full of energy and even had the leisure to touch the face of a maid.

Even Madam Xie couldn't help but feel embarrassed for him. She coughed lightly, breaking the silence in the room.

Qi Yang was awakened by the sound. She first noticed that Shen Hengzhi was already awake. Before she could even feel surprised, she noticed that there were several more people in the room.

She sat up abruptly, looking somewhat embarrassed. She hurriedly took two steps back, bowed her head, and said, "Madam."

What kind of situation is this? The master is already awake, and she, a mere maid, is still sound asleep.

Madam Xie glanced at her, gave a calm "hmm," and walked past her without saying anything more, as if deliberately ignoring what had just happened.

Qi Yang breathed a sigh of relief, not daring to mention it again, and retreated to the side with her head down.

In contrast, Shen Hengzhi was much calmer. He slowly withdrew his hand, as if nothing had happened, and even leisurely straightened his sleeves. "Mother, why are you back?"

Xie glared at him, annoyed.

Qi Yang was asleep and unaware of what had just happened, but she knew it all very clearly.

The servant brought a short stool for Xie. After sitting down, Xie observed his complexion and breathed a sigh of relief, but said in an annoyed tone, "I only rushed back because I heard you were sick and hadn't even finished my breakfast."

Having been sick for a day, Shen Hengzhi's face was slightly pale, but he comforted her, saying, "Mother, you must be tired from rushing back all the way. It's just a minor cold; you'll be fine in a couple of days."

"Since you're sick, you should rest well," Madam Xie said earnestly. "I've asked the kitchen to prepare some medicinal food. I figured you probably haven't eaten anything since you've been unconscious all day. It will be brought over later, so drink it while it's hot."

"My son understands."

Considering Shen Hengzhi's health, Madam Xie did not linger. She whispered a few more words of advice and then left.

The footsteps faded into the distance until they disappeared completely. Shen Hengzhi raised his eyes, looked at Qi Yang, gave a slight smile, patted the spot next to his bed, and said softly, "Come here."

Qi Yang glanced at the maidservant who had been left by Madam Xie to look after the young master, and said, "Young master, isn't this a bit inappropriate?"

Seeing her suspicious expression, Shen Hengzhi immediately laughed, "Just sit down since I told you to."

So Qi Yang dragged her feet over and sat down.

She had just sat down when something was pressed against her forehead. Qi Yang looked up and saw Shen Hengzhi's palm on her forehead. Perhaps because he was sick, his palm was very warm. She blinked in confusion and looked at the young man through the gap in his arm.

His lips were pale, and he looked somewhat sickly, but at this moment he frowned slightly as he tested her temperature.

Something seemed to be taking root and sprouting in her heart. Before Qi Yang could investigate what it was, Shen Hengzhi had already stopped, as if he had breathed a sigh of relief. "Luckily, you're still alright."

The other maids guarding the room dared not breathe, and when they quietly raised their heads and saw what was happening, they looked at each other in shock.

Qi Yang felt her face getting hot. She pursed her lips and it took her a while to find her voice. She said in a muffled voice, "...It's all thanks to the young master's reward yesterday."

Shen Hengzhi scoffed inwardly, recalling the scene he had witnessed under the eaves yesterday, and secretly thought that it couldn't have been just because of the reward.

But he remained expressionless, and no one could tell what he was thinking.

Qi Yang, head bowed, her face still flushed, was suddenly interrupted by Shen Hengzhi's abrupt question, "Did you do your homework yesterday?"

"Huh?" Qi Yang was pulled back to her senses and couldn't help but be stunned for a moment. "Your Highness, I asked for leave yesterday..."

Shen Hengzhi smiled gently, "Then let's make it up to you today."

Qi Yang: "..."

The shyness vanished instantly, and she hesitated, saying, "But Your Highness, I still need to take care of you."

Shen Hengzhi glanced at the silent group of people in the room. "You're just one of many. Just focus on writing. Nobody will say anything to you."

Ok.

Qi Yang couldn't find another reason to refuse, so she shuffled towards the desk in the room. Shen Hengzhi sat on the bed, taking in her expression and finding it amusing.

He leisurely observed for a while, then picked up a book and quietly began to read.

*

The bluestone slabs outside the courtyard gate gleamed in the sunlight. Su Wanwan, clutching the food box, stepped across the corridor, somewhat hesitant and uneasy.

Today, the lady instructed the kitchen to prepare medicinal food and send it to the young master. The kitchen nanny gave this task to her. In the past, she only spent her days in the kitchen, rarely even setting foot in the main courtyard.

The carved vermilion gate was quiet, with only the faint chirping of birds. Su Wanwan inexplicably recalled the only time she had ever seen the prince.

That day, she went to the main gate and happened to see the prince passing by. She had caught a glimpse of him from afar.

The servants around her bowed their heads in greeting, and she followed suit, secretly glancing up at them out of curiosity.

The man, dressed in a fine brocade robe, with his black hair tied with a jade crown, stood tall and straight like a pine tree, his expression dignified and composed, exuding an innate air of nobility. He walked past her without stopping.

Su Wanwan stood frozen in place. The person had already walked away. Looking at the now empty corridor, her heart was still pounding.

Therefore, upon learning that the nanny had assigned her this task, Su Wanwan readily agreed. However, on the way, her heart pounded with anticipation, her steps light and quick.

Standing outside the gatehouse, Su Wanwan took a deep breath and knocked on the door.

A few moments later, she was allowed to go inside.

Su Wanwan cautiously stepped across the threshold, first smelling a pleasant scent of green bamboo, mixed with a faint bitter smell of medicinal soup.

She walked forward step by step, speaking cautiously, "Young Master, the medicinal meal that Madam ordered is ready."

Su Wanwan kept her head down, only catching a glimpse of a white hem in her peripheral vision. For some reason, she didn't dare to look any longer.

"So fast! Thank you for your hard work." A soft, sweet female voice rang out in the room.

Su Wanwan was taken aback and couldn't help but look at her.

A girl dressed as a maid was exceptionally beautiful and lively, with a gentle smile in her eyes.