A Prince's Endless Indulgence-Chapter 1028 - 62, It’s New Year (2nd update)

Chapter 1028: Chapter 62, It’s New Year (2nd update)
"That’s impossible!" the retired emperor exclaimed.
The Empress Dowager gave a cold snort, "What is impossible about this? I have long known that many harbor ill intentions, so I discussed this with the emperor, yet the first one to be uneasy is the retired emperor!"
Despite her suspicions, the Empress Dowager decided to keep quiet at this moment.
Her son was indeed injured in such a way that his lineage would end, so the person before her could not be her son.
Yet the resemblance was uncanny.
There was not the slightest difference.
The retired emperor pursed his lips, having been suppressed by the Empress Dowager for years, he was unsure how to respond.
"Someone, take the retired emperor back to the palace!" the Empress Dowager shouted, then turned to the other princes, "You all return as well!"
However, on their way back to the Wang Residence, the princes encountered an assassination attempt.
Two were killed, several were injured, and whether Zhou Yunshen was an eunuch remained strongly suppressed.
On New Year’s Eve
Every household was gathered together to have New Year’s Eve dinner.
At the mountain villa, Jinnian was stoking the fire, while Chu Yu and Han Tianci were busily cutting vegetables and stirring the soup in the pot.
The five elders and the law lord were waiting for the meal.
They decided to have hot pot that evening, with a large pot of bone broth emanating a fragrant aroma; Jinnian sniffed it deeply.
Ever since she woke up that morning, her memories of the past became clear, and she began to trust Chu Yu and Han Tianci deeply.
She also chose her own name, Han Jinnian.
Not opting for the surname Yun, Han Jinnian felt no regret at all about her decision.
Outside, small stoves and pots were already set up — one large pot divided into spicy and clear broth sections.
Premium wines had been prepared early on.
Plate after plate of delicacies were arranged, ready to commence as soon as the hot pot was ready.
"How delicious it smells!" Han Jinnian inhaled deeply.
Chu Yu picked out a large bone and put it in a big bowl, handing it to her, "Quick, give it a taste, it’s amazing!"
"Do I just gnaw on it like this?" Han Jinnian asked in confusion.
Wouldn’t that be improper?
"Yes, that’s how you enjoy it, especially satisfying!" Chu Yu said, then took a big bite from the bone himself, chewing while bringing the bone to Han Jinnian’s mouth, his eyes sparkling as he looked at her.
"..."
Han Jinnian took a gentle bite, her face immediately flushed.
The taste was truly delicious, but since Chu Yu had just eaten it, wasn’t it a bit improper for her to do so?
"Does it taste good?" Chu Yu asked.
"Delicious!"
Han Jinnian whispered, turning her head away, her ears turning red.
Chu Yu sidled up to Han Jinnian, eating a bite himself, then feeding her a bite.
Han Tianci, finding it bothersome, snorted coldly and threw down the vegetable knife before leaving the kitchen.
The two remained closely together, with no one bothering them. After finishing the bone, Chu Yu offered a handkerchief to Han Jinnian to wipe her mouth, his gentleness almost overflowing.
"..."
Han Jinnian looked at him seriously.
Observing his earnestness and tenderness in every expression and gesture.
He rarely smiled, but she had secretly watched him giving orders to his subordinates — his coldness was truly intimidating.
Yet, when facing her, he was always caught in silly grins, like he possessed dual personalities.
Oddly enough, she didn’t find it frightening.
"Let’s go, let’s bring out the hot pot base!"
"Alright!"
The copper basin was very hot, and after Chu Yu brought it out, he called everyone to eat.
At this moment, there weren’t many formalities; Han Jinnian ate bite by bite, sweating profusely, and when she saw everyone eating from the spicy pot, she couldn’t resist reaching her chopsticks over, only to be blocked by Chu Yu...
Han Jinnian looked at Chu Yu in confusion.
"You’re still taking medicine and can’t eat spicy food, wait until you’ve stopped the medication,"