"Persevere, keep at it, and with time, even ice can melt!"
The issues between them weren't something that could be resolved in a day. Years of accumulated coldness wouldn't melt with a little warmth; it would take time, and they couldn't rush it.
"So, when will this ever end!"
Chu Chenyi said helplessly. While it was important to persevere, he wondered how long it would take. He couldn't just keep wasting time endlessly.
"If you're unwilling, then just divorce Lin Yuwei and go your separate ways. That's the easiest solution!"
Ling Mohan's patience had run out, and he said directly and impolitely.
He had long stopped wanting to deal with Chu Chenyi's messy affairs. If it weren't for the fact that the Emperor had so few sons, and none of them were particularly capable, with only Chu Chenyi showing some semblance of a man, he wouldn't have chosen him. Otherwise, he would have kicked him away long ago and wouldn't be listening to his useless rambling here.
Chu Chenyi pouted sheepishly, his face immediately drooping. Was there a need to be so angry? He was just venting.
Never mind, this was the only way now. He wouldn't be picky. He didn't believe Lin Yuwei's heart could be harder than stone.
Even if it were a stone, he was confident he could warm Lin Yuwei's heart.
Having made up his mind, Chu Chenyi moved his belongings to the Ling residence, intending to stay long-term.
Every day, precisely on time, he would come to Lin Yuwei to show his attentiveness. His attitude was extremely sincere, and he would unconditionally obey Lin Yuwei's requests. This continued for half a month without a single day's interruption, rain or shine.
It had indeed made Lin Yuwei frustrated. She was already in a bad mood and wanted some time alone, but Chu Chenyi was like a persistent dog skin plaster. No matter where she went, Chu Chenyi would appear before her immediately.
Each time she tried to drive him away, Chu Chenyi would put on a pitiful and wronged expression, making it difficult for her. The words of rejection would always stop at her lips, and the matter would be dropped.
"Sister Feng Jin, I'm really going to be driven crazy by him. Please help me think of a solution. I'm going to be driven mad by Chu Chenyi! He's always hovering around me, and I don't even have a moment to breathe!"
She was truly going to be driven mad by Ling Mohan. If this continued, she would eventually go insane. Who could stand having someone following them like a ghost all the time? Today, she had rushed to find Sister Feng Jin to discuss a plan before Chu Chenyi arrived. She was truly going to be driven mad by him.
"His legs are his own; I can't stop him."
She was also helpless in this matter. Since Chu Chenyi's legs were his own, she couldn't prevent him from moving around. Moreover, Chu Chenyi was a prince, and she was just a commoner. She couldn't control Chu Chenyi, nor did she have the courage to do so.
"Then... then what should we do!"
Lin Yuwei said mournfully. She was really going to be driven mad by Chu Chenyi and wished he would disappear from her sight immediately.
People are indeed prone to being talked about. She had just mentioned Chu Chenyi's name, and he immediately appeared before her.
"The bananas that just arrived as tribute from the south are still fresh. I specifically saved some for you to try."
Chu Chenyi walked up to Lin Yuwei holding a bunch of bananas, with a fawning expression.
"Bananas are a delicacy at this time, and tribute items are even more sought after."
Feng Jin unceremoniously picked up a banana, peeled it, and popped it into her mouth. As expected of tribute, it was indeed much better than those sold outside. Such a fine item was truly rare.
"Don't just stand there blankly. In any case, it's Prince Jing's kind intention. Give him some face and try it quickly."
Feng Jin broke off a banana and put it into Lin Yuwei's hand, gesturing for her to eat quickly. After all, this was specially prepared by Chu Chenyi to win over Lin Yuwei. Since she had eaten his food, she should at least put in some effort, truly living up to the saying that one's hands are tied and mouth is softened by taking from others. Look, she wasn't eating for free; she was putting in a lot of effort.
Lin Yuwei took a bite reluctantly, but Chu Chenyi's stare made her lose her appetite, and she put the fruit down. Anyone would lose their appetite if they were stared at intently while eating. And for the past few days, whether she was walking, sitting, or standing, eating or drinking, she had been subjected to Ling Mohan's intense gaze. Her days had been truly difficult.
"Can you stop staring at me?"
Lin Yuwei said patiently. She just wanted Chu Chenyi to stop staring at her. Why was it so difficult?
"It's fine, just eat. If you need more, I'll get you some more."
Regardless, all the tribute items passed through his hands. How much he wanted to take was simply a matter of his word.
Feng Jin suddenly seemed to remember something and asked Chu Chenyi urgently, "These are tribute items. His Majesty will inspect them. Won't His Majesty blame you for taking them secretly?"
"Yes, I'm not eating it. Hurry and return it!"
Feng Jin's words reminded Lin Yuwei. She quickly put down the banana in her hand and urged Chu Chenyi to return it immediately. He was becoming too bold, daring to steal tribute items. If His Majesty blamed him, they would all suffer together.
"It's fine, I know what I'm doing. It's just food, no one will find out. Even if they do, I have a way to handle it, so don't worry. As long as you like eating it, that's all that matters."
Chu Chenyi looked at Lin Yuwei with doting eyes. He had also noticed that Lin Yuwei's attitude towards him had softened considerably in the past few days. It seemed his efforts had paid off, and the results were very significant now.
Stared at so intently, Lin Yuwei's face uncontrollably flushed, and she turned her head away.
Feng Jin suddenly felt that she was too conspicuous sitting there, radiating light. Just as she was about to find an excuse to leave, Da Bao ran in hurriedly and threw himself into Feng Jin's arms.
"Look at you, you're all dirty. Where have you been playing? Your forehead is covered in sweat."
As soon as she saw Da Bao, who was as dirty as a little mud monkey, Feng Jin couldn't help but want to get angry.
"I'll take him back to change his clothes. You two can do as you please."
As soon as she finished speaking, Feng Jin grabbed Da Bao's hand and hurried away. Her steps were as fast as if she were fleeing.