Yinzhen stepped into the east side room, walked around the screen, and saw Changning's pink face as she slept. It immediately reminded him of his fifth sister, Wenxian, who was sleeping soundly in her swaddling clothes when he accidentally wandered into the side hall of Yonghe Palace when he was young.

When Granny Ma was summoned by Su Peisheng, she saw the Prince staring at his sleeping concubine with great interest. Her face darkened; it was the first time she had ever seen her master like this.

"What Your Majesty means is that the concubine should stay here tonight, and we can discuss the rest tomorrow," Su Peisheng instructed in a low voice.

Granny Ma nodded quickly, "I'll arrange for someone to clean it up right away."

The Second Day at the Main Courtyard

As soon as Zhaoxia heard the news from the little girl, she couldn't help but smile, her steps became lighter, and she entered the house with a hint of joy.

As soon as Consort Ulanara got up and was doing her hair, the rules of the main courtyard were strict, and Chaoxia dared not show any unusual expression. She lowered her head and walked quietly to Granny Fu's side, whispered her report, and then quietly retreated to the side.

Granny Fu remained expressionless as she continued to serve the Fujin (Prince Consort) her hair and tea. Only then did she whisper the news from earlier: "Fujin, no one called for water in the front courtyard last night. I heard that the Prince stayed up too late writing, and Consort Fucha fell asleep."

Ulanara remained silent and prepared to have breakfast.

Looking at Zhaoxia's desperately suppressed smile, Ulanara felt no joy. She had only fueled the fire when she made Li a secondary consort.

Li was domineering and of low birth, making her easy to manipulate. If she were a concubine from a prominent Manchu family, with children and favor, she would truly have the upper hand. As fate would have it, with Fucha entering the household, there would be plenty of drama to come; what was this current predicament compared to that?

After breakfast, Granny Fu and her servants cleared the table before continuing to listen to the Princess's instructions: "She doesn't need to come to pay her respects today. Let her rest early. Go and see how Honghui is doing."

Compared to her concubine, Ulanara Yanhua was more concerned about her son. As long as she maintained her status as the primary consort and the eldest son of the legitimate wife, she didn't care about the extent of his favor with the emperor.

"Master, don't be discouraged. It's only the first day. You'll definitely be the one to serve me tonight," Chuixue said gently, looking at Changning who was lying face down and refusing to lift her head.

Changning was devastated, constantly replaying the events of last night in her mind. She was extremely nervous, having never had a boyfriend before transmigrating, and now she was to give her first time to the Yongzheng Emperor. It had to be said, it was quite a romantic moment.

Who knew that Granny Ma would lead her to the east side room and leave her to wait alone. She was so bored and had no idea what Yinzhen was doing. She could only count bricks for fun, but as she counted, her eyelids started to droop.

"What's the big deal? I've already returned the jade to its rightful owner."

Changning couldn't help but mutter to herself, "Am I playing An Lingrong's role?"

Suddenly, a low laugh came from outside the screen.

Chuixue quickly squatted down to greet him, "Greetings, Your Highness."

Prince?

Changning's mind worked normally, but his body reacted faster than his brain. He quickly stood up, performed a curtsy, and said, "Greetings, Your Highness."

I'm so excited, can I look up and see? It's the living Emperor Yongzheng!

Just as Changning was racking her brains, a pair of fair and slender hands gently helped her up. Changning looked up slightly and finally saw Yongzheng himself.

As expected, Yinzhen, who was in the prime of his youth, was still handsome. What stood out was his ascetic temperament. Although he was somewhat cold-faced, he was far from being known as the "Living Yama" later on. Coupled with his good looks, he temporarily captivated Changning.

Last night I only saw Changning's sleeping profile, and I just thought this woman was pretty.

Only now has Yinzhen seen the full picture of Empress Fucha Changning.

Her skin was incredibly smooth and fair, especially under the sunlight, where it had a pinkish hue. Her complexion was rosy, and her almond-shaped eyes had the watery look of someone who had just woken up. She looked like she had been pampered, and she even had a pair of dimples at the corners of her mouth, which made her very endearing.

This appearance suited his taste.

What pleased him even more was that beneath the straight-cut cheongsam was a curvaceous figure, and despite not having given birth, she was exceptionally charming.

"Sit down," Yinzhen said, his expression unchanged, but his voice was much gentler.

The two sat on the couch, close together, appearing very intimate. The people next to them had already been led away by Su Peisheng.

"Is this how you use 'returning the jade intact to Zhao'? A young lady from a respectable family speaks so recklessly." Yinzhen couldn't help but tease her, recalling the woman's dejected tone just now.

Changning opened his mouth but didn't know what to say. What kind of toe-gripping maneuver was this?!

Seeing her embarrassed expression and her face turning red (actually, she was just awkward), Yinzhen changed the subject.

"Have you found anything difficult to adjust to since you just arrived? Is there anything you'd like to eat?"

Changning was still embarrassed, but her mouth was faster than her brain: "I want to eat roasted lamb leg. I've been eating all kinds of steamed dishes these past few days, and my mouth has lost its flavor."

"Okay, then let them serve dinner, and I'll eat with you."

Then, Yinzhen saw Changning staring at him with bright eyes, her eyes sparkling with seductive charm. He swallowed hard, cleared his throat, and said, "Just tell me what you want to eat. It's not like I can't afford to feed you."

Changning smiled broadly, instantly becoming comfortable with the situation. This was her husband, after all. Although they hadn't consummated their marriage yet, they had already obtained their marriage certificate, making it legal.

Then she took Yinzhen's arm and said, "Could I have another bowl of watermelon ice? At home, my mother always controls me and doesn't let me use too much."

Yinzhen asked in surprise, "Why can't I let you use more?"

Changning sighed, "I'm afraid I'll get a stomachache when I'm menstruating if I eat too much."

"Then you should limit your intake, one bowl a day. Stop eating it when your period is almost here, and have your maid remind you. I'll have the royal physician examine you later and give you some medicine to regulate your body."

"Master, no, no need. I've been drinking it for years, and I'm fine now. It's just that Mother is very strict, and I'm most afraid of her." Changning immediately scrunched up her face like a steamed bun, and Yinzhen couldn't help but chuckle.

Having just left Qingzhi Courtyard, Su Peisheng noticed that his master's smile never faded. It seemed that this concubine had truly caught his master's eye.

Night has finally fallen again.

"Is the roasted lamb leg delicious?" Yinzhen asked with a smile.

Changning nodded, "It's delicious, but it would be even better if it were spicier. My mother always forbids me from eating too much spicy food because she's afraid it will cause me to get pimples."

This time, Yinzhen couldn't help but laugh out loud, and it sounded particularly enjoyable.

Su Peisheng and Chuixue looked at each other outside the door.

"Master, please don't laugh at me, you're almost laughing to tears." Changning quickly handed over a handkerchief.

Yinzhen took the handkerchief and casually pulled her into his arms. Changning leaned against his chest and could even hear his strong heartbeat, thump thump thump.

"What is your maiden name?" Yinzhen's smile faded.

Changning

"Hmm, a good name."

Changning raised her head, wanting to see the expression on his face, but was unexpectedly pressed down.

After a night, my voice was hoarse from shouting.