Chapter 57
"Your Highness."
Song Xuan personally helped her up: "Your health is not good, so there is no need for you to perform the proper etiquette from now on."
What he really wanted to say was that the couple didn't need to be so formal, but he was afraid of scaring her away.
The two were quite close, and the man's large hand carried a penetrating heat that made Shen Qingnian feel her arm burning.
A faint jasmine scent filled the air between them. Song Xuan's Adam's apple bobbed as he removed his hand from Shen Qingnian's arm and took a restrained step back.
Although the two were engaged and had long been intimate, Song Xuan was a gentleman, and his upbringing made him adhere to propriety, which was the demeanor of an emperor.
Shen Qingnian's cheeks flushed red, like peach blossoms in spring.
She looked at Song Xuan, her eyes still slightly flushed, and said softly, "Although I am being polite, I cannot suppress the longing in my heart. I am very happy that Your Highness has come today, so I covered my face with a light veil, which means we are not actually meeting."
Shen Qingnian's words were tinged with shyness, perfectly capturing the delicate charm of a young girl; she was indeed somewhat embarrassed.
This was the first time she had said such explicit things, but it didn't matter. If it could help Song Xuan get closer to her, she would say it again in the future.
Shen Qingnian just wanted to get married as soon as possible, so that after giving birth to her eldest son, she could leave this place with her mother.
However, with six months to go before the wedding, it seemed like a long time for her. Looking at Song Xuanru's beautiful face, she had a bold idea.
Perhaps she could persuade Song Xuan to move up the wedding date? Or perhaps they could not marry and she could still be with Song Xuan...
The thought made Shen Qingnian's heart pound.
Upon hearing Shen Qingnian's words, Song Xuan's heart stirred, and a surge of joy welled up within him. He couldn't help but say softly, "Qingnian is indeed very thoughtful. I was rash."
Shen Qingnian shook her head: "I am very happy that Your Highness received my letter yesterday and was able to come today. If Your Highness had not come due to etiquette, I would have been sad."
Hearing the girl's words, Song Xuan felt something gradually swelling in his heart, eventually turning into a sweet fragrance with the scent of jasmine, filling his entire heart.
Song Xuan's gentle words were tinged with tenderness: "I miss you very much."
Shen Qingnian's eyes curved into a smile, filled with joy and delight.
As night began to fall, two white figures emerged side by side from the Shen Mansion.
The streets of the capital were brightly decorated with lanterns, and there were many pedestrians, many of whom carried lanterns. Everyone was walking around the streets in a lively atmosphere.
Tonight is the Flower Festival, and everyone in the city will come out to enjoy the lanterns and have fun, even noble ladies and gentlemen will go in groups.
Small stalls were also set up along both sides of the road.
There were many pedestrians coming and going, including quite a few couples who were married. They walked hand in hand down the street, looking very sweet.
Shen Qingnian and Song Xuan walked side by side. Because there were many pedestrians, the two were almost pushed along. The distance between them was quite close, and their sleeves even touched.
Shen Qingnian turned her head to look at the man's profile. His features were deep, but his expression and temperament were very gentle.
She moved her hand slightly, seemingly unintentionally touching the man as she walked. Her hand was slightly cool, while the man's hand was very warm, and their body temperatures mingled as the backs of their hands touched.
One was slightly cool, the other was warm and cozy.
Shen Qingnian clearly felt the man beside her stiffen slightly, and his originally gentle expression became somewhat restrained.
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