Chapter 78
The man leaned down and pulled her into his arms, asking gently, "The ceremony is complete. This phoenix crown is quite heavy; let me help you take it off."
After saying that, he raised his hand to remove the phoenix crown for her, moving very carefully, for fear of hurting her.
This phoenix crown is heavy, bestowed by the Empress herself, and is inlaid with South China Sea pearls, each the size of a pigeon's egg, making it both magnificent and precious.
Song Xuan placed the phoenix crown on the table, then pulled Shen Qingnian into his arms. His breathing was a little rapid at this moment. After drinking the nuptial wine, they could consummate their marriage.
Shen Qingnian's arm naturally climbed onto the man's strong arm, and she pressed her cheek against his chest, whispering, "Please, Your Highness, have mercy on me, and don't treat me like you did in the temple..."
Her words were quite explicit, and her gaze towards the man was a mixture of shyness and flirtation.
A thought struck Song Xuan, and the next moment, he picked up the girl in his arms and gently placed her on the bed. On the bright red quilt with mandarin ducks playing in the water, there were longans, peanuts and red dates, symbolizing the wish for many children, which was very festive.
He brushed the longan and peanuts off the top of the bed before sitting down on the bed, facing the girl.
The two were very close, close enough to feel each other's breath, and the delicate scent of jasmine filled the hall.
The man had a handsome face and tender eyes. He couldn't help but lean forward and kiss Shen Qingnian's fair forehead.
"Qing Nian..."
Even though he was extremely excited, he was still careful and restrained, afraid of startling his beloved. Last time in the dilapidated temple, Qing Nian was obviously frightened. He was completely irrational at that time, but now he was sober and would not be so reckless again.
Seeing the man's somewhat restrained expression, Shen Qingnian's heart stirred, and she took the initiative to step forward and offer her red lips to him.
As their lips met, she murmured, "I long to have a baby with Your Highness, a baby who looks just like Your Highness..."
Song Xuan was a gentleman who could endure, but if he continued to endure it now, he would not be a man. No man could remain calm and excited when he heard his beloved say that she wanted a baby who looked a lot like him.
He gripped the girl's slender waist tightly with his large hand, deepening the kiss.
He took a deep breath and said, "Since Qingnian wants it, then I will give it to you, I will give it all to you..."
Before the bed curtains could be drawn, the bright red clothes became tangled together. The large red wedding candles burned all night, and the palace lanterns in the hall were so bright that they made Shen Qingnian's eyes dizzy.
Song Xuan's gentle gaze faded, replaced by a wild and excited intensity, though his eyes were somewhat unsettling. He was indeed very restrained and gentle.
His gaze was like that of a conquering soldier, plundering the city inch by inch.
Shen Qingnian felt a little embarrassed by the man's gaze. The palace lanterns were too bright, like searchlights. She wanted to push him away, but could only utter a single syllable.
That night, Song Xuan was both forceful and gentle. The little red spot on her collarbone was nibbled on and on by him, as if he loved it dearly.
Finally, she was exhausted, but the man wasn't finished. He pulled her close and whispered, "Aren't we going to have a baby? We need to keep trying..."
She eventually fell into a deep sleep, and she had no idea how much longer the man would stay.
When Shen Qingnian woke up again, she felt sore and weak all over.
Recalling the events of last night, she felt a pang of embarrassment—
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