freenovelworld Chapter 396 Entering the Palace to Express Gratitude!
Chapter 396 Entering the Palace to Express Gratitude!
Upon hearing this, Mu Xin Nuan really wanted to roll her eyes. How could this guy be so shameless? And so narcissistic!
Aunt Fang surprisingly went along with his words and said with a smile, "Your Highness's judgment is naturally excellent! This servant thinks that although the Princess Consort is young, her demeanor and bearing are genuine! Your Highness, in the future, you should learn to cherish the Princess Consort!"
"That's right! Aunt Fang, don't worry. Now that I've married her, I'll naturally cherish her dearly. Don't worry!"
After drinking the nuptial wine, Duanmu Chuze waved his hand, and all the servants naturally withdrew.
Granny Yu was anxious and stopped Aunt Fang, "This? Aunt Fang, although it is the wedding night, is it our young lady's?"
"Don't worry, Granny Yu, His Highness knows what he's doing! Today is their wedding day. Surely he doesn't expect His Highness to sleep in the study? His Highness has already given instructions that they will share a room but not a bed. So don't worry!" As she spoke, there was a hint of ambiguity in Aunt Fang's eyes, mixed with her teasing words, which made Granny Yu blush a little.
Sharing a room but not a bed?
It's all thanks to this master for coming up with such a method!
However, they clearly overestimated this prince!
Having finally married his new wife, how could he possibly give up so easily? How could they possibly not share a bed? However, things that went too far were out of the question! Hugging and cuddling, though, were still allowed!
The door was closed again, and Duanmu Chuze sat down next to her. Looking at her bright and beautiful face, which was shining brightly in the candlelight, he really wanted to melt her whole being into his heart and soul!
Mu Xin Nuan turned her head, looked at the furnishings of the room, then got up and glanced at the wedding bed behind her.
In the dim light, the embroidered silk quilt on the wedding bed was covered with red dates, peanuts, longans, and lotus seeds, symbolizing the wish for many children. It was unclear who had instructed this, but they were even arranged in concentric circles of hearts. Upon seeing this, Mu Xin Nuan's face flushed crimson!
"Why didn't you leave even one servant? Won't it be inconvenient for you to take a bath later?"
"You silly girl! Didn't your mother-in-law tell you that you're not allowed to take a bath on your wedding night? If you do, all this joy will be gone. If you want to take a hot bath, you'll have to wait until tomorrow at the earliest."
Looking at his teasing eyes, Mu Xin Nuan felt her ears turn bright red.
"Then, then you go sleep on the couch, I'll sleep on the bed." Mu Xin Nuan ordered him around as if it were the most natural thing in the world, clearly she really didn't intend to share a bed with him.
Duanmu Chuze grabbed a corner of the blanket and gave it a gentle shake. The heart-shaped patterns cracked and all of them ended up at the feet.
"My wife, I finally managed to marry you, how can you bear to see me all alone?"
Mu Xin Nuan suppressed a laugh, not looking at him. Just as she was about to turn her body to the side, he turned her back to the center. Before she could even cry out, he silenced her with a kiss.
The night was deep and the moon was high, the candlelight flickered, and looking at the sleeping beauty, Duanmu Chuze felt an indescribable regret!
The beauty is in my arms, yet I cannot touch her!
He was feeling incredibly uncomfortable from holding it in, but this person was sleeping soundly.
Duanmu Chuze gritted his teeth, glanced at his lower body, and said with some bitterness, "Just bear with it. Who told me to fall for this little girl? Don't worry, when she comes of age, I'll definitely reward you properly."
After a good night's sleep, Mu Xinnuan woke up before dawn.
"Awake?" Duanmu Chuze was looking at her with a mischievous expression. At this moment, Mu Xinnuan realized that she had somehow squeezed into his arms, with one hand wrapped around his waist.
She tried to pull back, but he held her down with one hand. "Don't move! It's fine like this."
"Should we go to the palace to serve tea today?"
"Hmm. It's time to get up. After breakfast, we'll go to the palace together. Also, I'll stay with you for the rest of the days."
"Aren't we packing our things to go to Yan?" Mu Xin Nuan asked, somewhat puzzled.
"Then there's no need for me and the Queen to clean up personally, is there? What's the point of having so many servants?"
The two chatted and laughed as they got out of bed together. Mu Xin Nuan was about to dress herself, but Duanmu Chu Ze suddenly snatched the clothes away, saying, "I'll do it."
Mu Xin Nuan stared at him blankly. Wasn't it always the woman who helped the man dress? Why was this prince doing the opposite?
"Today is the beginning of our marriage, let me help you."
It sounded nice, but Duanmu Chuze fiddled with it for a long time and still couldn't figure it out. Helpless, he finally had to give up.
Watching Rongyue skillfully dress her, Duanmu Chuze felt a pang of sadness. "I'll ask Aunt Fang to teach me how to dress myself later. From now on, I'll dress you."
"Alright. You're a prince. Once we get to Yan, who knows how many things you'll have to take care of? You don't have the time or inclination to help me get dressed."
"That's true! We should learn from that; there will always be times when we're not busy, right?"
Mu Xin Nuan chuckled softly, while Rong Yue, who was standing to the side, was stunned when she heard the prince say such a thing.
The two had breakfast together in the central hall, and then rode in a carriage to the palace to express their gratitude.
Although Mu Xin Nuan had not shared a room with him, her status as the Princess Consort of Chang Le was undeniable. Today, she entered the palace for three reasons: first, to express her gratitude; second, to serve tea; and third, naturally, to receive the golden book and jade seal bestowed upon her by the Emperor as the Princess Consort.
As they entered Kunning Palace, after passing the front hall, they heard bursts of laughter, many of which sounded affected. Mu Xin Nuan noticed that Duanmu Chu Ze's eye twitched.
"I wonder if Father gets annoyed seeing so many women every day?"
Mu Xin Nuan was startled and quickly looked around before whispering, "You're talking nonsense again! This is Kun Ning Palace, be careful!"
Duanmu Chuze smiled, took her small hand in his, and walked into the inner hall side by side with her.
Mu Xin Nuan wanted to pull her hand back. Although they were husband and wife, such behavior was still very inappropriate. Besides, they were going to meet their elders later.
"If you move again, I'll carry you inside, you believe me?"
Mu Xin Nuan didn't dare to move anymore and could only let him be.
After all the formalities were completed, Mu Xin Nuan felt that she couldn't take off the smile on her face no matter how hard she tried.
After all that, I got quite a few good things: jade, gold, silver and pearls, and no two of them were the same!
"Father, Mother, after the day of returning home, I will be leaving the capital. Mother, although Father is in good health, he is getting old after all. You should urge him to stay up less late. Anyway, he has his elder brother, the Crown Prince, by his side. Why not let him share the burden? It is clear that Father is spoiling his elder brother and does not want him to work hard."