Chapter 124 His word awakens the clouds, Xie Qiyun

Xie Shang looked at Jiang Fenghua's face with affection, "Naturally it's Ruan Ruan, her cooking is number one in my heart."

It was indeed delicious. Yesterday, he finished a whole table of dishes and still felt like he wanted more, but she's pregnant and it's impossible for her to cook anymore.

Feng Jingyuan smiled from ear to ear. Regardless of whether it was true or not, at least he cared about Ruan Ruan. She added, "From now on, this will be A Shang's home. You can stay here as long as you want when you come back."

Xie Shang remained calm and indeed ate with relish.

Hearing these words, Jiang Fenghua almost buried her face in her bowl. When did Xie Shang become so eloquent, making her parents so happy?

Her mother kept calling her "A-Shang," which reminded her of Su Tingwan, making her feel nauseous, so she ate less.

Jiang Zhiqin was very talkative, calling Xie Shang "brother-in-law" repeatedly, which almost made Xie Shang agree to come over. However, Xie Shang was quite sensible and was not stingy at all with her handsome younger brother.

Jiang Jinyan did not leave his dormitory to eat because of the injury on his face.

After dinner, they didn't rush back. Jiang Fenghua took him for a walk around the courtyard of the Jiang residence, just to help him digest his food.

Xie Shang, still thinking about what had happened during the day, suddenly said, "Tonight, I will stay with you at the Jiang residence."

"If Your Highness wants to stay here, I'm afraid you won't be comfortable. Let's go back to the Prince's residence!" she said calmly.

“Although we brought back gifts on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, the person did not return. Therefore, I have decided to stay at the Jiang residence with the Princess tonight.” Xie Shang’s voice left no room for argument.

Jiang Fenghua was moved by his consideration for her in every way, but she couldn't bring herself to fall in love with him again. She just wanted to continue this insincere relationship with him, so that at least she wouldn't get hurt again.

She was terrified of Xie Shang's reaction if he found out she had lied to him.

"Ruan Ruan, I haven't been to your room yet." Xie Shang took her hand, wanting to stay in her old bedroom tonight.

“Alright, Your Highness, I will take you there,” she said gently.

The two strolled leisurely, seemingly unaware of the little incident that had occurred at the Prince Heng's residence at noon.

When he arrived at Jiang Fenghua's courtyard, he felt as if he were isolated from the world, quiet and secluded. The courtyard was not large, but it was decorated very exquisitely.

Her bedroom was antique and elegant, filled with the fragrance of books, and very clean and tidy. Jiang Fenghua had been married for more than half a year, but the room was spotless. This was because Jiang's mother sent people to clean it every day, just in case Jiang Fenghua suddenly came back to stay.

Jiang Fenghua knew her mother's good intentions and was very moved.

"This is the bedroom where Ruan Ruan has lived for fifteen years."

"It's just not as big or magnificent as the prince's bedroom," she said casually.

"Compared to the cold, impersonal palace, I much prefer the warmth here. This is where I feel at home. What I've longed for since childhood, Ruan Ruan has obtained effortlessly. You are happier than me." Xie Shang held her waist, whispering sweet nothings. "From now on, I will ensure Ruan Ruan lives happily in the palace. When our child is born, she will grow up lovingly, just like Ruan Ruan was when she was little. We will also have a warm home like this..."

Xie Shang is ambitious; he can't stay in the Prince Heng's mansion forever. He said those things to temporarily please Jiang Fenghua.

Jiang Fenghua's heart skipped a beat. He didn't know why Xie Shang was being so sentimental today and telling him all this. Was it because Su Tingwan wasn't there and he was focusing all his attention on her, which was why he was acting this way?

She knew that Xie Shang would soon move into the East Palace, and the Prince Heng's residence could not be their permanent home.

The couple both knew the truth, but each had their own thoughts.

"Your Highness..." she said calmly.

“Actually, my courtesy name is Qiyun, Xie Qiyun.” His deep, magnetic voice sounded in her ear, “Are you very bothered by your mother-in-law calling me A Shang?”

Jiang Fenghua wanted to say, "I can't just call you Shang'er like your mother does. That would be too disrespectful. Who would dare to call the Empress's son so intimately? If it got back to the Empress, given her temper, the Jiang family would be in deep trouble."

She was trembling uncontrollably and didn't know how to answer. She didn't actually mind, she just felt inexplicably disgusted.

Regardless of past or present lives, Su Tingwan never used any other name for him in front of her, always calling him "A Shang". She knew that Su Tingwan just wanted to show off in front of her, assert her dominance, and highlight her uniqueness in his heart. Xie Shang never refuted her, and they showed their affection without restraint in front of her, his official wife.

Xie Shang, unaware of her thoughts, said gently, "Ruan Ruan can call me husband or Qi Yun from now on."

Jiang Fenghua tried to adjust her mindset and pretended to be nonchalant. She said softly, "When you reach the end of the watercourse, sit and watch the clouds rise. So even Your Highness wants such a leisurely life."

He was delighted that Jiang Fenghua understood him so well.

Wanwan could only say that A Shang's name was bestowed by the Emperor, which was so noble. Xie Qiyun's name was not as nice as Xie Shang's. In fact, the name given by the Emperor was Xie "Shang", which means death. It can be seen how much the Emperor hated him for his birth. It was the Empress Dowager who forcibly changed it to Shang, which was not considered disobeying the Emperor.

Not wanting to bring his negative emotions to Jiang Fenghua, he added, "Ruan Ruan's birthday is coming up, isn't it?"

Jiang Fenghua suddenly stared into his eyes, "Your Highness knows."

"If Butler Cheng doesn't tell me, does that mean Ruan Ruan will never tell me?" Xie Shang said in a deep voice.

Jiang Fenghua thought to herself: Xie Shang, why were you so heartless to me in my past life? Is the only way to get the love I want through scheming and plotting?

She directed the whole thing herself, but now she feels it was all fake. What kind of Jiang Fenghua does he like? If he knew her true colors, would he hate her as much as he did in her past life?

She forced out a single tear of emotion and said softly, "I know Your Highness is busy with official duties and works very hard, so I didn't want to bother you with such a trivial matter..."

Xie Shang suddenly kissed her lips, forcefully kissing her with a punishing force. He held her waist with one hand and restrained the back of her neck with the other to prevent her from moving.

Jiang Fenghua was so overwhelmed by his kiss that she almost couldn't resist, "Your Highness..."

Xie Shang barely gave her a chance to breathe, biting her lip, "Ruan Ruan, you are my wife, or do you even consider yourself my wife? How could you not tell your husband about your first birthday in the palace?"

Jiang Fenghua was stumped by the question. All she knew was that she was to become the Princess Consort of Heng. She took the initiative to kiss Xie Shang, wrapping her arms around his neck and offering her kissing skills to tell him the answer.

Xie Shang hadn't expected her reaction to be like this, let alone that she would take the initiative to this extent. His heart was burning with desire; he wanted her.

But Granny Wang said she was pregnant, and for the sake of the child's safety, he could no longer be as unrestrained as before.

He pushed her away, "Ruan Ruan, calm down. You're pregnant, we can't have sex right now."

Jiang Fenghua draped her body over him. Naturally, she wouldn't do anything to harm the child, nor would she let Xie Shang be driven by lust. This was the only way she could make him feel her love, but it was merely her scheme.

"Ruan Ruan wants Your Highness to celebrate her birthday with her, but she doesn't know how to say it." She whispered sweetly in his ear, full of affection. "My mother wants me to come back so they can celebrate my birthday together, but Your Highness is so busy with official duties."

Xie Shang was overjoyed. "So that's the reason. If Ruan Ruan likes it, then I will accompany you back."

She nestled in his arms and said, "Yes, thank you, my husband."

Xie Shang was really annoyed by her, "I'm going to take a bath, you stay here by yourself for a while."

After saying that, he left without waiting for Jiang Fenghua's agreement.

Jiang Fenghua saw him go to the bathroom, and then she heard the sound of running water coming from inside. She thought to herself that she should never provoke him like that again.

Xie Shang was extremely gentle with her today; I wonder if it was because of Ji Chen.