Chapter 83
"Xuan'er is not a foolish person. Now that His Majesty is in charge of the government, there shouldn't be any problems. We can only hope that the Crown Princess is a sensible person."
His Majesty has already hinted at his intention to abdicate today; if she is confused, she will soon slip up.
As the Empress spoke, a hint of coldness crept into her originally kind eyes, her imposing presence now radiating icy indifference and ruthlessness.
Xuan'er may marry the person he loves, but if the person he loves has ulterior motives, the royal family will not forgive him.
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Shen Qingnian and Song Xuan returned to the East Palace.
Song Xuan personally helped her remove her gorgeous clothes and put on a purple ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress). When he saw the red marks left on her collarbone, his eyes dimmed slightly, but he quickly restrained himself and looked away.
In broad daylight, one should not indulge in lewdness, especially since he had indeed tormented her severely last night.
Song Xuan helped Shen Qingnian to the chaise lounge and said softly, "You've worked hard just now. Take a good rest and don't tire yourself out."
Qingnian had a hard time last night.
Shen Qingnian gave Song Xuan a reproachful look, then gently pushed his chest, her voice tinged with shyness: "Who said last night that I wanted something gentle?"
The beauty's eyes seemed to have hooks, making one's heart flutter, and the jasmine fragrance surrounding her was even more alluring.
Song Xuan had already eaten the meat; a single glance was enough to excite him.
He couldn't help but kiss Shen Qingnian's forehead, his voice somewhat restrained as he said, "Tonight, I will treat you gently."
Newlyweds naturally indulge in nightly revelry, and even if there are rules of restraint, it is acceptable to wait three days before adhering to them.
Shen Qingnian moved her still slightly sore waist, nodded gently, and her cheeks flushed.
She had originally planned to suppress her shyness and tease the man at night, but the man's words put her at ease.
Before she becomes pregnant, she must not allow men to restrain her.
Seeing how obedient she was, with a blush on her cheeks even more vibrant than the red jade pendant on her ear, Song Xuan's heart softened completely.
He pulled the beauty into his arms and whispered, "It is my greatest fortune to be able to stay with you."
Before meeting Qing Nian, he never imagined he would care so much about a woman, and every move she made would affect his heart.
Song Xuan felt that in just a few short months, he had tasted all the sweetness and beauty of this world. Now that Qing Nian had become his Crown Princess, his next task was to continue this sweetness and beauty and live happily ever after with Qing Nian...
Shen Qingnian leaned against Song Xuan's chest, her eyes filled with tenderness: "I feel the same way."
Song Xuan stayed with Shen Qingnian in the bedroom for a while, and after she fell asleep on the chaise lounge, he carefully went to the study.
Shen Qingnian opened her eyes after Song Xuan left, her mind clear and without any sign of sleepiness.
Xiao Ju stepped forward and proactively explained, "Your Highness, I just went to take a look. His Highness the Crown Prince has gone to the study and should be handling state affairs."
Although Song Xuan was on leave, he still took time to handle some government affairs. As the crown prince, he was very conscientious.
Shen Qingnian nodded and sat up. Xiaoju poured her some hot tea. The steam rising from the teacup made her beautiful features somewhat blurry, as if they were seen through a thin veil, not very clear.
"Go and fetch paper and pen," Shen Qingnian ordered after taking a sip of tea.
This tea is jasmine tea, the incense in the hall is also jasmine-scented, and even the flowerpots on the table are planted with jasmine trees, with jasmine patterns painted on them.
These were all specially arranged for her by Song Xuan. He felt that she liked jasmine, so he replaced everything in the palace that could be replaced with jasmine.
It was very thoughtful.
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