Chapter 158: Chapter 157: Testing Her Again with the Cat, Calculating Marriage Fate for Your Highness Again

Shen Chuwei submitted deferentially, "Your Highness, this concubine was delayed by some matters, which is why I am only returning now."

Xiao Jinyan snorted coldly in his heart. How many times has it been? Could this palace believe you?

"Where did you go? What delayed you?"

Shen Chuwei glanced at the Empress hesitantly and said, "Your Highness, this concubine did not intentionally return late."

The Empress had just been secretly indulging with Shen Chuwei, so now that she was being reprimanded by the Crown Prince, she naturally wanted to cover up the lie.

With a light cough, she interjected, "Crown Prince, I was idle and saw Lady Shen, so I had her accompany me for a chat. Do not blame her."

Standing tall, Shen Chuwei felt backed by the Empress, hmph!

Xiao Jinyan watched her, a flash of doubt and surprise crossing his eyes as he lowered his gaze and nodded, "Yes, Mother."

Only then did the Empress nod with satisfaction, "It is late. You both should go back and rest early."