Chapter 419: Completely Unpresentable
The next day, the snow stopped falling and the sky cleared up. However, the melting snow was a bit colder than when it was snowing. As a result, the palace servants who were guarding outside the palace went in and out of the bedchamber several times, gently stirring the charcoal fire and checking to see if the two people in the tent were about to wake up.
Yu Shiyan had already changed his clothes and gone to court, leaving Yuan Siyin and Pingge'er asleep in the bedroom.
"Has the princess woken up?"
"No, I just peeked out from under the curtain and saw that the little prince was sleeping soundly in my arms."
"His Majesty instructed that it is best not to disturb the princess unless she wakes up on her own."
"Don't worry, I'll be quiet."
The two palace maids spoke in hushed tones.
If the palace maids had been more observant, they would have noticed the ambiguous hickeys on Yuan Siyin's collarbone. Of course, it wasn't just on her collarbone; fortunately, Yu Shiyan had made sure she was well-covered when he left.
When the sun was high in the sky, Yuan Siyin yawned and got up, and the little bean in her arms opened his eyes at the same time.
Yu Shengping sucked his thumb and looked at her longingly: "I want a nanny."
Yuan Siyin was still not in a good mood. She raised her hand to rub her temples to calm herself down, and then called out to the outside of the hall. A well-behaved palace servant bowed his head and walked in quickly.
"Take Ping-ge'er down to find the old nanny."
"yes."
The palace maid responded and carefully took Yu Shengping's hand when Yuan Siyin continued to ask, "Where is Yu Shiyan? Hasn't he finished court yet?"
Hearing her address the Emperor by his name, the palace maid, though not particularly frightened, subconsciously swallowed and stammered, "He has finished court, but is still handling state affairs in the Imperial Study and has not yet returned."
"Has it always been like this?"
"Yes...yes."
"I understand, you may leave." Yuan Siyin waved her hand.
Yu Shengping stopped at the door, turned around and looked at her with a puzzled expression: "Ping'er, can I still sleep with my mother?"
Yuan Siyin was just about to take another nap when she heard the voice and had to perk up again. When she looked at the little child, she couldn't help but smile slightly: "Of course, you can come anytime."
No sooner had the two left than someone gently knocked on the door. Yuan Siyin assumed it was a palace maid who had come in to help her wash and change, and immediately shrank back into the quilt. "I can change myself. If you need anything, you can just ask."
Yu Shiyan kissed and nibbled on her all night, treating her like a precious gem. She was completely unpresentable, let alone have anyone help her change her clothes.
“Miss, it’s me, and Hongxiu is here too.”
Zi Yuan suppressed the overwhelming bitterness in her heart, her calm words concealing a slight tremor.
Yuan Siyin was stunned for a moment, then, without thinking, wrapped herself in the quilt and ran barefoot to the door to open it for the two of them.
Zi Yuan's tears were almost falling. She slowly glanced down, and the atmosphere instantly froze.
Yuan Siyin shivered involuntarily as the wind blew in her face, and gave Ziyuan a dry laugh: "It's warm inside... inside."
"Miss! How many times have I told you, no matter how important the matter, you must wear shoes even when you're staying at your lodging!"
The palace servants on duty outside the sleeping quarters couldn't help but shrink back, thinking to themselves that they were indeed people under Princess Leping's command, daring to treat their master with such an attitude.
Hongxiu, carrying a food box, stood by with a smile, acting as a peacemaker: "Hurry up and go in, Miss, standing at the door will only make you cold."
Zi Yuan thought it made sense, so she immediately closed the door tightly and went to the bedside to bring Yuan Siyin her embroidered shoes to wear.
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