He saw Jiang Tian as soon as he went in.

She was the only one in the courtyard.

What she was wearing wasn't even clothing; a thin veil covered her body, making it appear and disappear.

Her snow-white legs and the subtle cleavage added to her allure.

Despite her unremarkable appearance, she gained a touch of beauty under the moonlight.

Xiao Zijue's breath hitched. He had never looked at Jiang Tian properly before, and this was the first time he had ever seen such a stunning figure.

But then a feeling of displeasure arose in her heart: "Who ordered you to dress like this?"

His displeasure made Jiang Tian's face turn ashen.

No matter what, Xiao Zijue was her husband in name only.

Hearing this, Jiang Tian felt a pang of bitterness in her heart and said softly, "No one else has dressed me; I dressed myself."

How could Xiao Zijue believe her nonsense?

Recalling the hints his subordinates had given him before he arrived, Xiao Zijue guessed that it was his mother's doing.

He originally intended to leave in a huff, but then he thought again that if even Jiang Tian dressed up like this, who knows what tricks the other concubines would use.

He paused for a moment, then walked straight into the room.

The old lady wanted to assign Jiang Tian a few people, but she would have to see how well she served her tonight.

The main problem is that she can't even serve the prince properly, so what's the use of giving her helpers?

Thus, Jiang Tian still lived alone in this small courtyard.

Now Xiao Zijue has joined the group.

Xiao Zijue's face darkened slightly. He had never set foot in this place before and was unaware of its layout.

But when they actually arrived, they realized that there was only one bedroom in the entire courtyard.

No wonder his mother didn't make a big fuss about it; perhaps she knew the layout of the courtyard and knew that he would definitely share a bed with Jiang Tian after he arrived.

Jiang Tian slowly stepped into the room, and her heart skipped a beat when she saw Xiao Zijue standing there with a displeased expression.

"Your Highness, please rest. I am not sleepy."

Xiao Zijue turned to look at her: "Where do you sleep?"

Jiang Tian didn't know where she was sleeping.

But Xiao Zijue clearly didn't want to touch her, and if she insisted, she might make him angry.

When he gets angry, her life is definitely going to be tough.

Seeing that she opened her mouth but couldn't speak, Xiao Zijue's face turned even uglier.

After a moment's thought, Xiao Zijue moved two tables and put them together.

"Go to sleep."

Looking at the two hard tables, Jiang Tian bit her lip. If the prince slept here and the old lady found out, she would suffer.

But he didn't want to touch her...

Jiang Tian was caught in a dilemma.

After a moment of silence, Jiang Tian made a decision. She quietly took two steps forward and said, "Your Highness cannot sleep here."

Xiao Zijue frowned: "What do you mean by this?"

"You are born noble. If you sleep here and the old lady finds out, I will surely be tormented. If you really pity me, then go sleep on that bed."

Xiao Zijue didn't speak. He looked at Jiang Tian with a deep light in his eyes.

What she said is indeed true.

If his mother finds out, she'll cause a huge uproar.

But if he slept in the bed, where did Jiang Tian sleep?

When she asked the question, Jiang Tian gave a gentle smile and said, "I won't sleep."

Xiao Zijue's expression darkened further: "I don't need your accommodations."

“Your Highness has forgotten that before I became your concubine, I was your maid. That year you were ten years old and developed a high fever in the middle of the night. I was afraid you would have a seizure, so I didn’t sleep all night, but I was still full of energy the next day. You don’t need to worry about me. If you really care about me, please don’t make things difficult for me.”

Hearing Jiang Tian mention the past, Xiao Zijue naturally remembered it.

He was ten years old at the time, and was still quite naive. His maidservant was closest to Jiang Tian, ​​so his mother promoted her to be his personal maidservant.

So many years have passed in the blink of an eye, and things have changed.

Thinking about how Jiang Tian had taken care of him when he was a child, Xiao Zijue felt a little awkward.

But continuing in this stalemate is not a solution.

If she didn't sleep, Xiao Zijue decided not to sleep either.

He felt a little better knowing that neither of them was sleeping.

He instructed Jiang Tian, ​​"Light one more lamp."

Jiang Tian didn't know what he wanted to do, but she still gave him some money.

Do you have any books here?

Jiang Tian thought for a moment, then opened a box: "This is what you gave me back then."

These were all his old books, preserved in perfect condition. Xiao Zijue felt comforted and treated Jiang Tian with more gentleness.

"If you don't sleep, I won't sleep either. I'll read, and you can do whatever you want."

Judging from his tone, Jiang Tian knew there was no turning back, so she could only quietly pick up the unfinished needlework and continue.

The two of them, one reading a book and the other doing needlework, lived a harmonious life.

When Xiao Zijue finished reading a book, he looked up and found that Jiang Tian had fallen asleep on the table.

He sighed inwardly, realizing that using her as a raft had actually become a burden for her.

After draping her outer robe over her shoulders, Xiao Zijue checked the time and went out.

Today is the day he will meet with Mo Chenyuan.

He never intended to have anything going on with Jiang Tian, ​​and he had ordered his men to stop the people sent by the old lady, so he had plenty of freedom to leave the mansion.

To be on the safe side, the two would meet at night to exchange important information.

Mo Chenyuan waited at the tavern for a quarter of an hour.

He had only been on the throne for two years, and his power was not yet strong enough to hold the entire court in his hands, so it was best for him to be cautious.

When Xiao Zijue arrived, the two talked for an hour before gradually stopping.

Having gained a basic understanding of the matter, Mo Chenyuan relaxed slightly: "I've heard that you've recently started to favor your concubines."

A helpless expression appeared on Xiao Zijue's face. Mo Chenyuan's people were hidden in the market and would regularly send him various news from the ministers.

He knew he couldn't hide it, but being brought it up by Mo Chenyuan still made him feel slightly embarrassed.

After clearing his throat twice, Xiao Zijue said in a deliberately calm tone, "Yes, in order to help my mother get better, I promoted a concubine. The one who delivered the snacks was the one you met last time."

Upon hearing this, the smile that had not yet faded from the corner of Mo Chenyuan's mouth froze.

During this period, he was tormented by the woman in his dreams.

He couldn't sleep here, while she was pleasuring him with seductive pleasure.

Anger gathered in Mo Chenyuan's eyes, and his aura suddenly became terrifying.

Xiao Zijue noticed Mo Chenyuan's change and his expression suddenly turned serious: "Your Majesty, has something happened?"

Since everyone in the tavern is one of their own, it's not dangerous for Xiao Zijue to address His Majesty as "Your Majesty."

Mo Chenyuan regained his senses after being asked by Xiao Zijue.

He tilted his head back, drank a glass of wine, and shook his head: "It's nothing."

Xiao Zijue was skeptical, but Mo Chenyuan was, after all, an emperor, and he knew his limits, so he didn't ask any further questions.

After discussing other matters, Mo Chenyuan casually brought up the topic: "Your concubine is quite good at making pastries. You've praised her; perhaps you want her to conceive your child?"

Xiao Zijue thought Mo Chenyuan was just asking casually, so he spoke his mind: "Let's see. If I don't meet another girl I like, maybe I'll make her a real person and have her bear my child. After all, she's obedient and not too annoying."

Upon hearing his words, a glint of light flashed in Mo Chenyuan's lowered eyes.