The Crown Prince Still Won't Grant a Divorce Today

Shen Qinghui placed first in all three examinations and entered officialdom at a young age, eventually rising to the post of Censor. His career had been smooth sailing, until he met Prince Ning, Gu Xiao.

After being infuriated by the prince more times than he could count, Shen Qinghui sulked and, by chance, came across a storybook about himself and Gu Xiao.

In the story, Gu Xiao was utterly devoted to him and tender beyond measure, while Shen Qinghui was a little wife who thought of nothing but her husband.

This was slander, pure and simple!

Shen Qinghui flew into a rage. "Guards! Drag the person who wrote this storybook out and execute him!"

*

One day, Shen Qinghui was framed by his political enemies and lost his memory. Mistaking the storybook for reality, he believed he and Gu Xiao had been married for years.

Gu Xiao came to visit and could not resist making a few sarcastic remarks. Shen Qinghui's eyes reddened, and tears streamed down his face. "Husband, are you still angry with me?"

Gu Xiao: "...Lord Shen, what are you planning to impeach me for this time?"

Shen Qinghui threw himself into his arms. "Are you going to abandon me after taking my innocence?"

Gu Xiao stiffened all over. "N-no."

With his memory gone, Shen Qinghui would only stay with Gu Xiao. Having no choice, Gu Xiao took the little shadow following him everywhere back to his residence.

Fortunately, Shen Qinghui was very obedient, except that he insisted on sleeping in Gu Xiao's bed every night to warm it for him, leaving Gu Xiao sleepless day after day.

After Shen Qinghui had teased him one too many times, Gu Xiao decided to set morality aside and enjoy the good things in life.

*

Half a year later, Shen Qinghui regained his memories. He looked at Gu Xiao sleeping beside him, his gaze icy, no longer wearing that tender, loving expression.

Shen Qinghui was the Censor Shen again, and he impeached Prince Ning without mercy.

After court, Gu Xiao stopped him. "Lord Shen, have you seen my princess consort?"

Shen Qinghui kept silent. Gu Xiao continued, "Lord Shen, are you planning to take my innocence and then abandon me?"

Shen Qinghui... Shen Qinghui wished he could lose his memory all over again!

Bonus Scenes

1

In the study, Prince Ning pinned the Censor against a desk and read from a storybook he had found who knew where. "Hui'er found the lonely bed unbearable, so in the middle of the night... The two made love until sunrise..."

Shen Qinghui was already so embarrassed that he could barely speak through his tears. "Have you no shame... Stop reading..."

Gu Xiao held him and gave him a little bounce. "This prince only listens to his princess consort. Lord Shen, are you her?"

2

As soon as Shen Qinghui regained his memories, he moved out of Prince Ning's residence.

After learning the truth, Gu Xiao asked, "Lord Shen, are you asking for a divorce?"

Lord Shen was as cold as ice. "We were never married. How could there be a divorce?"

Gu Xiao: "I see. Lord Shen wants to marry me."

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