Chapter 109: A Drinking Couple

The man chuckled in a very good mood, put on his clothes and stood up with great spirit. He walked to the outer room and shouted to the servants waiting outside:

"Come here, get a jar of top-grade 'Autumn Dew White' and send it to Prince Chen's Mansion."

Well, this time he really has to thank Princess Chen.

After the man finished giving his orders, he paused for a moment and added, "Also, everyone who served in this yard last night will receive a reward."

The courtyard immediately erupted in joyful responses, "Thank you, Lord, for your grace!" "Thank you, Lord, for your reward!"

Wen Ning shrank back suddenly under the brocade quilt, a huge feeling of shame and anger instantly surged into her heart.

Stinky man!

Bad man!

She had no place to vent her anger, so she could only lift her sore little feet and kick the air in frustration.

…

And last night, the scenery in the main courtyard of Prince Chen's Mansion was also different from the past.

In the first two years after Shen Yunshu married into the palace, Xiao Jinyu took pity on her because of her weak constitution. He was always very restrained in matters of the bed. Even if he was moved, he would always stop briefly and be very gentle.

To the extent that, during sex, it always seemed like there was something between the two of them.

Later, due to the pressure of having children, everything changed.

When to have sex and what position to use were almost all determined according to the imperial physician's instructions and the nanny's suggestions, with such precision that it was like completing a task that had to be done.

After each session, what fills the air is not tenderness, but silent anxiety and disappointment.

But after having a heart-to-heart talk with Wen Ning that day, Shen Yunshu seemed to have suddenly become enlightened.

Children should be a gift of love, not a burden that is forced upon you.

This epiphany turned into action last night.

After drinking a few cups of hangover soup, perhaps it was the alcohol that gave me courage, or perhaps it was the long-suppressed grievances that finally found an outlet.

As her nightgown was half undressed and her breathing was slightly disordered, Xiao Jinyu stroked her slightly hot cheek and suppressed his own restlessness. "Princess, you drank alcohol today, which may harm your body... It's not suitable for sex. Go to bed early."

Shen Yunshu rarely obeyed her husband. She put her hands on his chest, her eyes sparkling with tears, and she complained with a bit of drunkenness.

"Husband...I don't like that..."

Xiao Jinyu paused and looked at her in surprise.

"You and I are husband and wife. We should be intimate whenever and however we want. Why... why do we have to listen to the orders of the imperial physician and the nanny for such a matter...?"

I want to have children for my husband, but I want more... I want to be a truly loving couple with my husband, not just a tool to continue his lineage."

The man was instantly overwhelmed by immense pity and an unprecedented impulse.

Xiao Jinyu lowered his head and kissed away her tears, his voice hoarse but firm, "Okay...I'll do as you say, Princess. From now on...I won't worry about those things anymore."

Everything that happened next was completely free from all the shackles of the past.

He was no longer the restrained and gentle prince, and she had also cast off the dignified and self-respecting image of a princess.

They are just ordinary men and women, with no rules, no scruples, only the most primitive and passionate emotional collisions.

A night of exhilaration and ecstasy.

Therefore, when they were having breakfast at the same table, the atmosphere between them actually added a bit of subtle awkwardness.

It was not until the servant brought a jar of the best 'Autumn Dew White' sent by Marquis Anyuan that the two of them came back to their senses from their discomfort.

Marquis Anyuan, who had come to demand an explanation yesterday and carried someone away with a dark face, actually sent such a generous gift today?

Shen Yunshu thought of his drunken behavior yesterday, and how he had fanned the flames and encouraged Wen Ning to "teach" An Yuanhou a lesson. His cheeks suddenly felt hot and he felt ashamed.

Seeing her like this, Xiao Jinyu comforted her in a gentle voice, "Since that Ice Face ordered someone to send some good wine, he must be no longer angry. In fact... he's in a very good mood. Princess, there's no need to worry about this matter anymore."

…

In Tingsong Courtyard, Wen Ning was still wrapped tightly in a brocade quilt like an ostrich.

The next moment, her empty stomach let out a long "gurgling" sound, which was particularly clear and loud in the silent room.

The quilt suddenly stiffened.

Then, a low, suppressed laugh came from the bedside.

Xie Jinglan sat beside the bed, looking at the bulging quilt leisurely.

He leaned closer and asked slowly, "Would you like to come out by yourself? Or would you like me to carry you out? Have some breakfast and then go to sleep, okay?"

The man spoke in a very gentle tone, as if he was coaxing a grumpy child.

The person under the quilt was silent for a long time, and then a very muffled sound came out, mixed with shame and slight grievance.

"...My toiletries...are still in the courtyard."

Like him, she visited him every morning and evening, and never missed a thing, including washing, brushing, and cleaning her teeth.

Xie Jinglan heard this and thought her tangled thoughts were adorable. He felt so comfortable and happy that he almost overflowed with joy. He said, "How difficult is that?"

After saying this, he immediately went out and gave instructions to his servants.

Soon, all of Wen Ning's valuables in the cross-courtyard, along with her nanny and two personal maids, were moved into Tingsong Courtyard in an orderly and neat manner.

If Xibao had not been held in the arms of the old lady while he slept for the past two days, I'm afraid he would have been moved to this yard as well.

Wen Ning curled up in the quilt, speechless.

It's clear that he dug a hole for himself and jumped into it without hesitation!

Xie Jinglan had no intention of letting her get out of bed to dress and wash, and did everything himself.

He even had someone bring the exquisite breakfast to the small table beside the bed. He held her tightly in his arms, picked up the jade spoon, scooped some bird's nest porridge, and handed it to her mouth.

Wen Ning couldn't refuse, and her whole body felt sore and weak, so she had to let him feed her with a blushing face, eating in small mouthfuls.

While they were eating, a maid came from outside the door to report, "My Lord, Madam Zhou is here. She heard that the young lady has returned from the palace and wants to invite her over."

Xie Jinglan looked down at the girl in his arms, whose beauty had not faded and who could barely sit up straight. How could he go out and see people?

Without even raising his head, he said in a deep voice, "Tell Madam that the young lady is not feeling well and cannot go today. I will explain to the old lady later..."

"No, no..." Wen Ning interrupted hurriedly, gently tugging at his sleeve with her fingertips, "The old lady called me specifically, it must be something important. I can go."

Xie Jinglan frowned slightly, but seeing that she insisted, he finally compromised.

"Okay, then after breakfast, I'll go with you."

After breakfast, Wen Ning got dressed and went to see the old lady with Xie Jinglan.

But this body was really different from what she had expected.

It was fine after walking a dozen steps, but after leaving Tingsongyuan, it seemed as if his legs couldn't be pulled apart.

She could only take small steps and move towards Yi Fu Hall.

Xie Jinglan originally wanted to pick the person up and carry him all the way to the old lady's yard, but Wen Ning held his arms tightly, and his little face turned red.

"No, no, absolutely not. This is outrageous..."