The world in the morning light seemed to have been washed clean, fresh and tranquil. A faint scent of grass and trees filled the air, invigorating the senses. In the distance, the mountains, illuminated by the morning light, were clearly defined, as if veiled in mystery.

"Miss, get up quickly! You are going to the palace to express your gratitude today, so don't be late." Gu Yu called softly from outside the door.

After calling several times without receiving a response from Yan Wan, Gu Yu disregarded the rules of the Han Prince's Mansion, pushed open the door, and cautiously walked to the bedside. He breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that only the young lady was lying on the bed. The young master was really too terrifying.

Gu Yu sighed as she watched her young mistress still fast asleep, and went over to wake Yan Wan.

"Miss, get up quickly! You'll be late going to the palace to express your gratitude!"

"What? What time is it? No, what time is it?" Yan Wan sat up in shock, her heart filled with panic. She hurriedly asked Gu Yu, "Oh no, oh no!" She frantically put on her clothes.

"Miss, don't worry, there's still plenty of time." Gu Yu replied with a sly smile as she looked at her astonished mistress.

"You little rascal, you scared me to death." Yan Wan sighed as if she had just been reborn. Then, she looked at the spot on the floor where Ji Mohan had slept, and the bedding and the man were gone.

"Where is the Prince?" Yan Wan asked, seemingly casually.

“Your Highness must have gotten up very early, because I didn’t see him when I came in just now,” Gu Yu replied.

“Miss, the Prince got up at 1:15 AM.” Li Xia stepped forward and said. When the Prince pushed open the door and went out, Li Xia was so frightened that her face turned pale.

"Okay, I got it. Ji Mohan, getting up so early," Yan Wan muttered.

main hall.

"Your Highness, shall we serve breakfast?" Butler He asked respectfully from the side.

"She's not up yet?" a deep, hoarse voice asked.

"The servants just said they saw the princess's personal maid go in to serve her, so it should be soon." Although the prince didn't mention her name, Uncle He answered intuitively.

"Then let's wait a little longer."

"Yes, Your Highness."

Half a moment later, Yan Wan finally finished getting ready and walked quickly to the front hall. She hadn't eaten all day yesterday and was starving. All Yan Wan wanted to do now was eat as soon as possible.

As soon as I entered, I saw a man sitting on a stool, dressed in a dark brocade robe. He had straight, shiny black hair, sharply angled eyebrows, long, narrow black eyes that held a sharp edge, thin, slightly pursed lips, and a well-defined profile. He was tall and slender but not rugged, like an eagle in the night. He was aloof and arrogant, yet imposing. His solitary demeanor exuded a domineering presence that looked down on the world.

"Your Highness, you've arrived." A middle-aged man with a smiling face greeted her, his expression full of kindness.

"You must be Uncle He," Yan Wan guessed based on the man's features.

"Your Highness is truly intelligent and perceptive. This old servant is the steward of the Prince's residence, and my surname is He," Uncle He said modestly.

"Good morning, Uncle He." Yan Wan greeted him politely. Uncle He had been in the Han Prince's mansion for almost twenty years and was an old man in the mansion. He held a very important position in Ji Mohan's heart, so it was important to maintain a good relationship with him.

"Good morning, Your Highness! Please take a seat." Uncle He said with a smile.

With such a well-behaved princess, the prince finally has someone to keep him company.

Uncle He nodded in satisfaction and signaled his servants to serve the meal.

Yan Wan looked around the table and chose the seat closest to Ji Mohan. She greeted him with a smile, "Good morning, Your Highness! You're up so early this morning!"

Ji Mohan looked at the woman sitting very close to him on his right and wanted to tell her to move away from him. Just as he was about to speak, he met her clear and innocent eyes, and the words he wanted to say instantly stuck in his throat.

Never mind, I'll just sit here.

As you know, she just left home to marry into the Han Prince's mansion, so it's not good to be too harsh on her, is it?

"Good morning," came a cold, hard voice.

As the two were talking, breakfast was served. Yan Wan looked at the dazzling array of food and was excited to pick up her chopsticks and start eating. However, reason held her back. She smiled ingratiatingly at Ji Mohan, hoping he would start eating soon.

Seeing Yan Wan's eagerness, Ji Mohan immediately picked up his chopsticks, grabbed a steamed bun, and put it in her bowl. Yan Wan, seeing Ji Mohan start eating, quickly followed suit and began to eat as well. Ji Mohan, looking at Yan Wan's satisfied face, couldn't help but chuckle.

They're so easy to feed; one breakfast is enough to satisfy them.

"Your Highness, the breakfast at the Prince's residence is delicious." After finishing her meal, Yan Wan happily praised Ji Mohan.

"If you like, have them make one for you every morning."

"Really? The prince is so good to me," Yan Wan said in surprise.

"Well, when Your Highness has time, could you have breakfast with me?" Yan Wan asked cautiously.

Ji Mohan stared at Yan Wan with cold eyes for a long time, wanting to refuse this unreasonable request, but when he met Yan Wan's expectant eyes, he couldn't bring himself to say no.

"Your Highness, is it alright? I feel lonely eating alone," Yan Wan said pitifully.

"Hmm, I'll dine with you when I have time." Ji Mohan regretted saying that as soon as he finished speaking. What was wrong with him? It seemed he should see the imperial physician when he went to the palace today.

I feel like I've developed a weakness for being too soft-hearted.

Ji Mohan stood up and walked out of the mansion in annoyance. Yan Wan saw this and hurriedly followed. Ji Mohan seemed to sense Yan Wan following behind him and walked faster and faster.

Uncle He watched the beautiful couple walking out of the mansion with bright eyes and smiled like an aunt.

As expected, there's always someone who can subdue another. The prince has become much more tolerant of the princess, which is a good change. The prince has finally shown some humanity again.

After Ji Mohan and Yan Wan boarded the carriage, it slowly headed towards the palace.

On the carriage, one was as cold as ice, the other as passionate as fire.

Ever since Yan Wan got into the carriage, she had been staring at Ji Mohan, who was reading a book, with a burning gaze. Her eyes were practically glued to him. Even a cold and aloof person like Ji Mohan couldn't resist such a passionate gaze. Ji Mohan's ears gradually turned red. When Yan Wan noticed this, she was even happier. She rested her chin on her hand and watched Ji Mohan with great interest.

"Ahem, have you seen enough?" Ji Mohan finally closed the book and asked in a deep voice.

"Husband, you look so handsome today," Yan Wan said shamelessly.

Upon hearing the sudden, ambiguous address, Ji Mohan choked for a moment and then reminded him, "Don't call me that."

"Then how would Your Highness like me to address you? Your Highness, Your Highness, Husband, Ji Mohan, or Hanhan?" Yan Wan asked with a smile.

Each name she uttered seemed to carry a softer, more tender tone. Ji Mohan gritted his teeth, pressed his tongue against his back teeth, and remained silent.

“Then I’ll call you Hanhan. It sounds more intimate that way. You call me Wanwan, and I’ll call you Hanhan,” Yan Wan said to herself.

"Miss Yan, isn't this inappropriate?" Ji Mohan reminded her in a deep voice.

“Call me Madam. We’re married now, why are you still calling me Miss Yan?” Yan Wan corrected.

Seeing that he couldn't reason with her, Ji Mohan simply let her be. No matter what Yan Wan said along the way, Ji Mohan closed his eyes and didn't respond.

However, Yan Wan was not discouraged. Although Ji Mohan did not speak, she still insisted on talking to herself. It was quite amusing to see Ji Mohan frowning from her annoyance.