As dusk settled, a few evening clouds adorned half the sky, creating a dreamlike scene.

Ningyin sat in the courtyard playing with Chongyu. She had carefully examined Chongyu today and found that the main reason for Chongyu's mental impairment was likely due to a blood clot in his brain.

Ning Yin didn't know what Chong Yu had gone through, but judging from the scar on her forehead, she had suffered considerable harm.

She wanted to approach the issue from both pharmacological and psychological perspectives, but she didn't know about Chongyu's past, so she needed to ask Xiao Xuan.

In addition to treating the two patients these past few days, Ning Yin also plans to tell Xiao Xuan that she is preparing to leave the palace.

Her mother's death anniversary was in seven days, and she hadn't been able to visit her during the Qingming Festival. She absolutely couldn't miss her mother's death anniversary.

Now that she has found a husband who truly loves her, it is necessary to tell her parents about this.

However, Ning Yin really didn't expect Shen Yun to go to pay respects to his grandmother and mother this time.

Shen Yun never accompanied him to pay respects to his ancestors, not even on the day of his grandmother's burial.

Now that the two of them are divorced, why bother doing all this to show her? Ning Yin only has Xiao Xuan in her heart now. Even if she doesn't marry Xiao Xuan, there is no possibility for her and Shen Yun anymore.

The hurt from the past is still vivid in her mind; how could Ning Yin possibly forgive him?

Thinking about it, she suddenly let out a soft scoff, her brows furrowing with frost.

Chongyu played by herself for a while, then felt a little sleepy. She went to bed very early every day, but woke up very late.

Ningyin instructed the palace servants to send Chongyu back, and she herself prepared to study some medical books.

Not long after he entered the study, Xiao Xuan arrived.

He finished reviewing the memorials early today and wanted to spend more time with Ningyin. He had taken a long time yesterday, and Xiao Xuan was worried that Ningyin would get tired, so he specially ordered the imperial kitchen to prepare black chicken and ginseng soup.

The man, dressed in a deep blue brocade robe, with a smile in his eyes, came to Ningyin's place with a freshly stewed chicken soup in his hand.

At this moment, Ning Yin stood in front of the carved red window, engrossed in reading the medical book in her hand, completely unaware that Xiao Xuan had walked in.

Xiao Xuan gently placed the chicken soup on the table, then walked over and put his arm around Ning Yin's waist from behind.

"Ah Ning, I'm back."

The man's voice was magnetic and gentle as he buried his head deep into the woman's neck. The faint scent of herbs wafted over, and Xiao Xuan closed his eyes in fascination.

Ning Yin turned her head slightly to look at him, and he suddenly raised his head, his lips touching Ning Yin's cheek.

"Ah Ning, you worked hard yesterday. I brought you some nourishing soup. Have some before you go back to reading?"

Hearing Xiao Xuan's words, Ning Yin's cheeks flushed red. Thinking of the scene from last night, she couldn't help but lower her eyes.

But then she remembered what Shen Jia had said today. She had said that the Chu princess would enter the palace in a few days, and then she would become Xiao Xuan's concubine.

No wonder Xiao Xuan suddenly said those things to me yesterday. He probably didn't tell me about this because he was afraid I would overthink it.

Since Xiao Xuan didn't mention it, she didn't ask anymore. She believed that Xiao Xuan would definitely not let her down.

However, she did need to tell Xiao Xuan about Marquis Wuding's rebellion.

"Jingyuan, I have something to tell you."

"What's the matter? Come on, let's sit down and talk over some soup."

Xiao Xuan gently took Ning Yin's hand and led her to the table, pushing out a chair for her.

He always does this, taking perfect care of Ningyin.

After Ning Yin took her seat, Xiao Xuan picked up a spoon and ladled soup for her.

His meticulousness was like that of an ordinary husband; no one could imagine the ruthlessness he displayed in the imperial court.

Ning Yin thought back to the only three meals she had with Shen Yun. Each time, she served Shen Yun the food herself. Shen Yun loved seafood and fish, and she would carefully pick out the meat and put it into his bowl.

Usually, Shen Yun would eat his fill first, and then Shen Yun would eat the leftovers that had gone cold.

After comparing them, Ning Yin felt that Xiao Xuan was simply a rare and wonderful husband in this world.

She was lost in thought and didn't even notice when Xiao Xuan handed her the bowl.

It wasn't until the man gently reminded her, "A-Ning, what are you thinking about? Here, drink it while it's hot."

She then came to her senses, scooped up a spoonful of soup and drank it. It was delicious, and she smiled and nodded in praise.

Seeing that she was pleased, Xiao Xuan smiled as well. "A-Ning said she had something to tell me. What is it?"

The man rested his chin on his hand, watching Ning Yin sip her soup.

Ning Yin stopped what she was doing and recounted the story of Marquis Wuding. Xiao Xuan didn't know where Ning Yin had gotten the information, but it wasn't surprising. Now that she was the Crown Princess, it was normal for her to hear all sorts of news.

He made no attempt to avoid discussing politics with Ningyin, but he was afraid that if Ningyin knew too much, she would worry too much and disturb her rest.

After all, there are countless filthy things happening in this palace, and Xiao Xuan would really feel bad if he asked Ning Yin to worry about state affairs for him.

He reached out and touched Ningyin's head, comforting her, "Ning, I will have people keep an eye on these things. Don't worry, I am your husband and the master of this world. I will definitely protect you."

"actually......"

Ning Yin pursed her lips, thinking how wonderful it would be if the two of them were an ordinary couple, so they wouldn't have to deal with these conspiracies and intrigues every day.

“Ah Ning, although I can’t give you the peaceful and tranquil life that ordinary couples have, as your husband, I will do my best to be the best I can.”

Hearing Xiao Xuan say this, Ning Yin's eyes suddenly reddened. In her nineteen years of life, this was the first time she had heard someone say these things to her.

She's always been the one trying to please others. Because she's good-tempered, they bully her.

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