It's impossible for him to sleep on the floor. They've already generously lent her the position of Princess Consort Ling. For her to make him sleep on the floor would be repaying kindness with enmity.

However, Shen Wan subconsciously did not regard Xie Jingyan as a man with a broken leg. The only place in the room where people could sleep was the bed, so someone had to sleep on the floor. If she didn't sleep there, then he would have to.

Xie Jingyan stared intently at Shen Wan, who said, "It's fine for me to sleep on the floor. If my older brother finds out, I'll just tell him the truth."

Anyway, she's already married into the family, so even if her older brother is angry, there's nothing he can do about it.

Xie Jingyan's face darkened further. "Aren't you afraid your elder brother will find out? What about your father? What about the Emperor? Have you thought about how you're going to explain this to them?"

This... Shen Wan hadn't thought of that...

She looked at Xie Jingyan, "As long as your people keep their mouths shut, they won't know."

Xie Jingyan laughed, "There are no secrets in the world. A gag order can only be used to silence those who are loyal to me."

The implication is that not everyone in the Ling Prince's mansion, or even in the Moyu Pavilion, is his person.

Shen Wan knew this without Xie Jingyan having to say it.

If her fake marriage with Xie Jingyan gets out, her father, elder brother, and the emperor will definitely want them to make it real. If that happens, the position of Princess Ling won't be available, and she'll have really ruined Xie Jingyan's life.

Shen Wan looked at Xie Jingyan with a frustrated expression, "Then what do you suggest we do?"

Xie Jingyan said expressionlessly, "This bed is big enough to fit two people."

Shen Wan's eyes widened, and she blurted out, "How can this be?!"

Xie Jingyan looked at her and said irritably, "Don't worry, I won't touch you."

Shen Wan blushed and said, "It's not that I don't trust you, it's just... it's just..."

After all that, there was still no follow-up.

Xie Jingyan asked, "But what?"

Shen Wan stammered, "I'm not a very restless sleeper..."

Xie Jingyan glanced at Shen Wan and said, "You don't need to worry about that. I'm not a peaceful sleeper either."

Shen Wan, "..."

Is this to reassure her not to worry?

I'm even more worried now!

The thought of two unruly individuals sleeping in the same bed is terrifying.

Although Xie Jingyan is a good person, he is not someone who can remain unmoved by a woman's embrace. She learned this all too well from what happened at the Changshan Prince's Mansion. He himself said that he is a normal man and would react if a woman hugged him. It is dangerous for a man and a woman to be alone in a room, let alone in bed...

Shen Wan was in a dilemma, not knowing what to do. She couldn't sleep in the bed, and she couldn't make a makeshift bed on the floor. She couldn't just sit alone all night.

Xie Jingyan took in Shen Wan's distress, but feeling a tightness in his chest, he ignored her and lay down.

His eyes were closed, and his flawless face, illuminated by the bright red wedding candles, was even more alluring. His breathing was even, as if he were fast asleep. Shen Wan's eyes flickered slightly, and then she noticed the jade pendant he wore at his waist.

Shen Wan felt that she shouldn't doubt Xie Jingyan's patience. In her previous life, he never married and didn't even have a maidservant by his side. He always wore the jade pendant given to him by his beloved to remind himself at all times. He would never do anything to her. Her thinking of him like this was simply an insult to him.

Shen Wan felt she had gone too far.

It's just sharing a bed, he's not afraid of that, so what is she afraid of?

If he really did something to her, he wouldn't be able to get his position as Princess Ling back.

Having figured it out, Shen Wan's worries vanished. She carefully climbed into bed, afraid of disturbing Xie Jingyan, unaware that someone pretending to be asleep smiled as he saw her get into bed.

Her lips barely curved into a smile before collapsing again. Shen Wan picked up the pillow and placed it on the other side.

Just as she was about to lie down, Xie Jingyan sat up and said, "If you want to sleep at my feet, you should go downstairs and make a makeshift bed on the floor."

Shen Wan looked at him, puzzled, and asked, "Why can't I sleep on this side?"

There's no reason why.

Xie Jingyan lay down and closed his eyes.

It would be strange if there wasn't a reason.

Shen Wan glanced at his legs, looked at them a few more times, and then her gaze froze. The parts not covered by the socks seemed to be black. Shen Wan thought she was seeing things. She reached out and pulled Xie Jingyan's pants up, revealing his legs, which were as black as two pieces of charcoal.

Xie Jingyan didn't expect Shen Wan to tug at his trouser leg. He sat up abruptly, and Shen Wan looked at him, "Your leg..."

A flicker of grief and embarrassment flashed in Xie Jingyan's eyes, but he quickly masked it with anger. "Who gave you permission to touch my leg?!"

Shen Wan asked with concern, "How did your legs get so dark?"

Xie Jingyan couldn't bear to see the pity in Shen Wan's eyes; it deeply stung his heart. He pursed his lips tightly and said, "I don't need your pity."

Shen Wan knew he couldn't stand up now, and she knew his leg could be healed, but she didn't know it was like this. Even if a broken leg couldn't be healed, it wouldn't be like this. Shen Wan said, "Your leg will be healed."

Xie Jingyan smiled, a smile that tugged at the heartstrings.

Cured?

Does she know how many doctors and physicians he has seen?

Her eldest brother alone brought no fewer than ten doctors into the mansion.

Xie Jingyan pulled the blanket over his legs and lay down.

Shen Wan originally wanted to sleep at one end of the room, but Xie Jingyan disagreed, so she had no choice but to give up. She put the pillow back and carefully lay down, trying to sleep as close to the inner room as possible.

She sleeps very soundly. Although she can't maintain the same sleeping position as before she falls asleep, she can generally stay within boundaries. Just now, she was only using Xie Jingyan as an excuse to let her sleep on the floor. She was tired and sleepy after a long day, but once she lay down, she couldn't fall asleep.

The bright red wedding candles were burning, occasionally making a crackling sound.

Guessing that Xie Jingyan must be asleep, Shen Wan turned to look at him and whispered, "I'm sorry."

Xie Jingyan wasn't asleep. He opened his eyes and looked at Shen Wan. His star-like eyes held emotions that Shen Wan couldn't understand, as if there were whirlpools that could suck people in. Shen Wan was stunned for a moment. Xie Jingyan asked softly, "Did I scare you just now?"

I wasn't scared just now, but I'm really scared now.

Startled, Shen Wan quickly turned her back, leaving Shen Wan with only the back of her head, and said, "I'm going to sleep."

Xie Jingyan's brows furrowed into a twisted shape.

His brows had been furrowed ever since, and his gaze remained fixed on Shen Wan. Although Shen Wan had her back to him, she could still sense it.

Can you please stop looking at the back of her head? It's making her head feel cold.

Shen Wan faced the inside of the bed, inwardly groaning, when she heard Xie Jingyan say, "Cover your feet."

Shen Wan quickly tucked her feet under the covers.

Xie Jingyan reached out and pulled the blanket over her head again.

Shen Wan turned over in the blanket, revealing a pair of clear eyes looking at him. Xie Jingyan pulled the blanket up a little more, not even letting Shen Wan's eyes be exposed.

Are they trying to suffocate her under the covers?

Shen Wan was feeling depressed when she heard Xie Jingyan call out, "Chen Feng."

They called out twice, but Chen Feng didn't come in.

Seeing that he seemed to be holding back something, Shen Wan asked worriedly, "Why did you call Chen Feng in?"

Xie Jingyan's ears turned slightly red, and he said with annoyance, "I was forced to drink a lot of alcohol at the wedding banquet just now..."