Chapter 4 Springtime in the Dormitory

In late spring, the weather began to get hot. She was covered with a thin layer of clothing, neither too cold nor too hot, and soon fell into a deep sleep, breathing evenly.

When Xie Shang returned from his bath, he saw her lying at the very back of the bed. She had a curvaceous figure, a slender waist, and long, beautiful legs that were exposed outside the blanket, making her extremely alluring. Her smooth, jade-like arms were casually draped over her shoulders, her face was pure and beautiful, her eyes were slightly closed, her eyelashes were curled and she looked as serene as a virgin, and her cherry lips were full and glossy, making her incredibly tempting.

Xie Shang was stunned for a moment. He had to admit that Jiang Fenghua's stunning beauty was rare in the world. He lay fully clothed on the outermost edge of the bed, with a distance of about one person's width between them. A faint fragrance wafted from his breath. He had smelled the same faint fragrance when he held her during the day. It was extremely pleasant.

He closed his eyes, but couldn't fall asleep. He held his breath and reminded himself that even if he slept in the same bed with a woman, he could remain focused.

Jiang Fenghua was not the one he loved; she was just a beautiful but delicate woman, and he could never have any improper thoughts about her.

In contrast, Jiang Fenghua's sleeping posture was extremely beautiful, serene and moving.

Xie Shang complained: She seemed so relaxed and carefree, falling asleep so quickly.

He clenched his fists, turned over, and faced away from the woman on the bed. "I will never do anything to betray Wan'er. Wan'er is the love of my life. Soon Wan'er will be able to marry me." He loved a woman with all his heart. He thought this was the kind of love he wanted, not an arranged marriage. He would never be like his father, who could love all the women in the harem at the same time.

With that thought, he slowly closed his eyes and drifted off to sleep.

Jiang Fenghua sneered inwardly: His heart is as hard as a rock, but his body is very honest.

In his previous life, he didn't even have a chance to speak to himself before going straight to the study.

In this life, he took the initiative to go to her bed; what a good omen!

...

In the early morning, Xie Shang suddenly found himself in a soft embrace. When he opened his eyes, he saw a peaceful sleeping face in his arms. The fabric on her chest had slipped down, revealing her white breasts, which were pressed against his chest, alluring and seductive.

The next second, Jiang Fenghua suddenly changed her posture. Her fingers inadvertently brushed against his neck, causing a warm current to surge through his body. She leaned slightly forward and pressed her cheek close to his, her lips inadvertently kissing his neck. His body suddenly stiffened.

At this moment, the two were in the same position as lovers who had just made love, the room filled with the warmth of spring, making people's imaginations run wild.

His eyes darkened, turning cold. Jiang Fenghua had said she wouldn't cross the line, but after just one night, she'd revealed her true colors. She said she didn't like him, yet now she was seducing him...

After confirming that Jiang Fenghua was still unconscious, he avoided her slightly.

At this moment, Su Tingwan's bright smile and cheerful voice flashed through his mind. They talked frankly and openly. She knew a lot and was a knowledgeable and cultured woman. She was free and unrestrained. He had never met a woman with such a personality and temperament as Wan'er. She was not like a woman who only knew how to use her wits to get into a man's bed.

However, Jiang Fenghua in front of him only had beauty and nothing else. He was not a person who cared about appearances. He always felt that beauty was not important. What was more important was a person's inner qualities.

Jiang Fenghua suddenly stretched out a beautiful leg, her smooth, jade-like skin warm and delicate. His heart trembled slightly, then he frowned. Before she could make any further move, he pushed her away abruptly and resolutely got out of bed, seemingly without any emotional fluctuation, cold and ruthless.

Jiang Fenghua was woken up by him and was a little at a loss. She rubbed her sleepy eyes and looked at the man who was fleeing in panic.

"Your Highness," she called softly and sweetly.

Xie Shang glanced back at her and saw that the little woman on the bed was already fully exposed. "Jiang Fenghua, you really put on a good show. I almost believed that you were a simple-minded woman."

After saying that, he left the bridal chamber without looking back.

"Why is Your Highness criticizing me like this? What happened?" Jiang Fenghua was completely baffled.

Xie Shang heard this, and he seemed even angrier, angry that she was flirting without realizing it, and angry that he had actually panicked.

Her eyes were full of indifference. At this moment, Xie Shang and Su Tingwan were deeply in love. He must have felt guilty for sleeping in the same room with his new wife.

The maid Hongxiu entered tremblingly, "I just saw the Prince leave looking very angry. What did the Princess do to upset the Prince? Last night, the Princess and the Prince, you..."

"Don't overthink it, nothing happened between us." Jiang Fenghua got out of bed casually.

Lianye was astonished. Faced with such beauty, the prince remained unmoved, truly a paragon of virtue in this era.

"Prince Heng is no gentleman either. According to my investigation, he and that wild woman are all lovey-dovey and deeply in love. His heart is completely devoted to that woman. Miss is a million times better than that woman. How could the prince treat Miss so unfairly? Miss's marriage to the prince was bestowed by the emperor, and he has already neglected Miss right after the wedding..."

Jiang Fenghua's eyes turned slightly cold as she said in a deep voice, "Be careful what you say. If you continue to disobey the rules, I, the Princess Consort, will send you back to your residence."

Lianye immediately stopped talking out of fear and knelt respectfully on the ground. "This servant wants to serve Miss for the rest of my life. Please, Miss, do not send this servant away."

Jiang Fenghua said in a deep voice, "Be more careful in the future. This is not the Jiang residence. Get up and do your hair. We still need to go to the palace to pay our respects and express our gratitude later." Although Lianye was talkative, she was loyal and devoted. In her previous life, she had died protecting her.

They did not yet understand the allure of imperial power, which meant that imperial power could decide a person's life or death at will by simply ordering troops and generals.

Her marriage was so insignificant in their eyes, who would care? Having suffered a lifetime of hardship, she would learn her lesson.

Immediately afterward, Granny Wang and the others filed in. A moment later, she walked up to Jiang Fenghua and shook her head. "The Princess and the Prince did not consummate their marriage last night?"

Jiang Fenghua's eyes were slightly lowered, making it impossible to discern her true emotions. Her voice was low and deep, "It was only last night that I learned the Prince has someone else in his heart. All the things the nanny taught me were useless. I'm truly worthless..."

Looking at the beautiful princess, who was as lovely as a flower, Granny Wang thought, "Such a beauty, yet the prince has truly remained chaste for that woman."

Granny Wang, who was close to the Empress and knew the truth, smiled awkwardly and said, "Your Highness, there's no need to be anxious. There's plenty of time. The Prince will eventually see your good qualities."

Jiang Fenghua nodded obediently without saying a word.

As soon as she arrived at the front hall, she saw Xie Shang waiting there like a fairy. Even if he was angry, he still knew the etiquette of bringing his new bride to the palace to pay his respects to the Empress.