My husband is so beautiful
Xiao Bo was very displeased by this sudden disturbance and his face became three points gloomier.
However, he was the son-in-law of the emperor, and his position was legitimate, so he didn't care about what others said.
At worst, I'll just be a foxy woman trying to seduce my master.
Xiao Bo did not feel the shame of being caught, but only the secret joy of having their "deep love" witnessed.
Pei Zhaoying was slightly stunned.
Jiang Yubai was ordered to come and get the invitation, but it was not right for him to criticize the prince consort.
Pei Zhaoying asked, "So what? It's only natural for me to be close to my husband."
"You...you are doing this in broad daylight..."
Jiang Yubai was inexplicably angry and walked forward to pull Xiao Bo up.
He knew that Pei Zhaoying was getting married, but seeing the couple embracing each other with his own eyes was like being struck by lightning.
Xiao Bo decisively chose not to say anything, and just stood there quietly with his head down, neither humble nor arrogant, appearing decent and innocent.
Pei Zhaoying tends to get confused when she meets Xiao Bo, but when it comes to other men, her mind is exceptionally clear and agile:
"Even if my husband and I had sex in broad daylight, so what? Why are you reacting like this? Why do you care about me? It's so strange."
Xiao Bo looked at Jiang Yubai quietly.
Men understand men best. Xiao Bo gave Jiang Yubai a cold look, and he felt a chill in his heart.
"Okay, okay, now that you're married, I can't say a word."
Jiang Yubai took the thick stack of invitations with a cold face, and his every move showed dejection and weakness.
We knew each other when we were young and had similar interests, but it turned out that it was nothing compared to worldly fame.
Pei Zhaoying didn't understand what he meant. "I didn't ask you to stop me from controlling me. Aren't you in charge of training all my personal soldiers? What are you talking about?"
It was like talking at cross purposes. With Xiao Bo watching coldly, Jiang Yubai was speechless, all his emotions stuck in his chest.
"Okay! I won't say anything more! I'll just run errands for you!"
Jiang Yubai was so angry that he turned around and left, slamming the door shut. He no longer tried to guess what the people inside might do, and left without saying a word in response to Qiluo's worried greetings.
Pei Zhaoying's eyes widened, she couldn't understand what medicine Jiang Yubai had taken wrong, and why he did this to her for no apparent reason.
She asked Xiao Bo puzzledly:
"What's wrong with him? Do men also feel uncomfortable during their monthly periods? Jiang Yubai used to be quite unconventional, but he's never made such a fuss."
Of course Xiao Bo couldn't tell the truth, so he pretended to think seriously and picked up a piece of Hui ink and ground it carefully.
"Commander Jiang might not be used to having another person in his residence, or maybe... he just doesn't trust the Xiao family."
The best Hui ink is worth an inch of gold. The ink has an ethereal fragrance, and the black ink makes Xiao Bo's white face look like an angel.
Pei Zhaoying thought it made sense and comforted him:
"It's okay. Jiang Yubai is a military commander, so his mind might not be able to react in a short period of time. But I trust you. I know our honor and disgrace are all tied together."
As if to make up for Jiang Yubai's neglect, Pei Zhaoying went on to talk about the layout of Xiao Bo's residence and living arrangements.
"...Next to your room, I've had a small kitchen built. The stove is always hot. If you want something to eat, come and order it, morning or night, without worrying about anyone talking. Matron has checked the storeroom and found a rosewood-framed screen with a gilded floral pattern. Perhaps it would suit your taste. I'll have it moved to your place..."
It's so easy to fool.
Xiao Bo ground the ink for her, showed his obedience and nodded.
Pei Zhaoying is scheming and calculating, but he has a pure heart and will not use such tactics on his own people.
Xiao Bo lamented that it was a good thing that he occupied the position of the prince consort, otherwise Pei Zhaoying, who was pure and kind, might have been deceived by someone and led astray.
Pei Zhaoying barely had time to catch her breath before she began to worry about the banquet for the princes and nobles. She kept sending people in to ask questions and to make arrangements for defense and gifts so as not to tarnish the reputation of the Princess's Mansion.
Xiao Bo looked tired and shared her worries:
"You are the king, and they are the ministers. In the capital, it's different from anywhere else. They must respect you. I will protect you from those who come to ask questions or set traps. Just showing up is already a great courtesy to them. I will handle the official business, and you can do everything according to your own appearance."
Pei Zhaoying held her chin and laughed at his arrogant tone. The two of them then compared what they were going to say at the banquet and communicated with each other, with their shadows forming a pair on the table.
She pressed the shadow cast by Xiao Bo on the desk, and suddenly, she no longer felt lonely and helpless in the impending attacks.
In the evening, Pei Zhaoying dismissed his attendants and left Xiao Bo alone to follow the doctor's instructions to massage and activate blood circulation.
Xiao Bo said that things are accomplished through secrecy and ruined through disclosure. He had some feeling in his legs, and the fewer people who knew about it, the better.
Therefore, apart from Pei Zhaoying herself, only Xiao Bo and Lu Yunqi knew about it.
She couldn't feel the touch of Xiao Bo's palm, and felt shy and timid. Looking at him busy with his work with his head down, she thought that the people guarding the gate outside might think they were performing the ritual of husband and wife... Pei Zhaoying just hoped that it would be over quickly, so that she wouldn't have to maintain such an awkward posture and let people make random guesses.
Therefore, every time the massage was over, Pei Zhaoying would ask Xiao Bo to go back to his room and rest quickly, which was even more obvious.
It seemed that if Xiao Bo had been a moment later, her face would have been completely lost.
In fact, to outsiders, they were no different, but Xiao Bo still chose to respect her.
Especially since Jiang Yubai was upset about this and would make sarcastic remarks to him from time to time, Xiao Bo did not take it to heart and secretly laughed at his ignorance. On the day of the banquet at Yaoyue Tower, he and Pei Zhaoying attended together, being thoughtful and considerate, which attracted envy.
"It's been ages since I last saw Your Highness. The last time I visited the capital, Your Highness wasn't even the eldest princess yet. You sat at the very bottom of the table at the palace banquet, as lovely and lively as any other girl. Hahaha, time flies! I toast to Your Highness!"
The Marquis of Huaiyang did not sit in the main seat, but lived here as a guest, enjoying himself as if he were still in his old nest in Huaiyang.
He and the wife of the Marquis of Huaiyang did not follow the rules of etiquette and clothing when traveling, which was extremely excessive.
The couple had the same greasy hair and big ears, which was annoying.
Pei Zhaoying didn't say anything, and Xiao Bo simply responded with a glass of wine:
"Your Highness is not in a position to drink. I am one with your Highness, so I will drink this glass of wine for you."
The words "alive and kicking" were like a stab in Pei Zhaoying's heart. Xiao Bo would remember this grudge.
"Puchi." Xiao Yucheng, who had been gloomy for a long time, couldn't help laughing. He felt that what Huaiyang Hou said was no different from pointing at a monk and calling him a bald donkey.
Pei Zhaoying glared at Xiao Yucheng fiercely.
Xiao Yucheng felt as if a bunch of ants were crawling around in his chest, causing him to feel an inexplicable itch.
He knew clearly that Pei Zhaoying had caused his sister to fall into a big trouble. It might be because Xiao Bo had snatched the position of the son-in-law from her, which made him more interested in Pei Zhaoying.
Xiao Bo kept his eyes and ears open, and while drinking, he blocked Pei Zhaoying's view with his body so that Xiao and Cheng could not see clearly.
The Marquis of Huaiyang was ungrateful and sighed, "Alas, it's my old age that has prevented His Highness from showing me more respect."
Pei Zhaoying ignored his unpleasant words and smiled at the pigeon-blood red on the plump fingers of the wife of the Marquis of Huaiyang:
"Huaiyang is indeed rich. Madam, this ruby is truly priceless and unparalleled in the world. I have never seen such a thing in the capital. Thanks to you, Madam, I have broadened my horizons."
The wife of the Marquis of Huaiyang did not understand the deeper meaning of his words, and became complacent, enjoying the compliments and praises from the wives of other minor princes.
She didn't realize that Pei Zhaoying was testing them on behalf of the emperor to see if they had any rebellious intentions.
The Marquis of Huaiyang laughed stiflingly and was about to continue boasting when Xiao Bo said:
"Strangely enough, a case in Huaiyang was recently brought to the Dali Temple. It alleges that Huaiyang landlords forced farmers to sell their land at low prices, colluding with corrupt local officials to annex land, and oppressing the people. How much land could the common people acquire in exchange for this gem from the Marquis of Huaiyang? Huaiyang is prosperous, but the people are pitifully poor."
After she finished speaking, the wife of the Marquis of Huaiyang guiltily covered the ring with her wide sleeves. The Marquis of Huaiyang's smile froze, leaving only a layer of hypocritical greasiness.
The Marquis of Huaiyang said angrily, "Oh, where did you hear that? It's just some accusation from some unruly people, and it's not to be trusted. Your Highness, when I saw you before, although you lacked the dignity and poise of a royal daughter, you were still a respectable person. I heard in the capital that you injured the eldest son of the Duke of Anguo and acted in a domineering manner. This... How can our ancestors be assured of this?"
Xiao Bo slowly grabbed the corner of Pei Zhaoying's clothes.
It was normal for Marquis Huaiyang to have bad intentions and say unpleasant words. He was afraid of really hurting Pei Zhaoying's feelings.
In the past, no one walked side by side with her, and Pei Zhaoying was always slandered and saddened by the rumors.
If one person knows and understands, it is like the support of thousands of troops.
Pei Zhaoying didn't take it seriously. Instead, she leaned against Xiao Bo with a playful smile, looking lazy and generous:
"Yes, I was injured and unable to move around easily, so I was always angry and wanted to make others suffer the same pain I did. So, I was a little unruly. I didn't care about whether they were royal relatives or nobles. I would beat anyone I didn't like. A while ago, the Grand Marshal's sister didn't do anything serious, but I still made a fuss about it. She complained to the Emperor and the Empress Dowager and lost her title. Marquis Huaiyang, please be very careful during your stay in the capital."
After these words were spoken, the petty princes who did not have the ability or courage to rebel fell silent and trembled in fear.
People in the world bully the weak and fear the strong. If Pei Zhaoying was not as vicious as the rumors said, he would have suffered the slander in vain.
But just as the rumors say, Pei Zhaoying should be afraid of others.
Xiao Yucheng poured himself a drink and sneered.
He monopolized power in the capital, intending to rule the world from the center. If any of the princes rebelled from the local areas, it would be tantamount to ruining his great cause.
Moreover, once the Marquis of Huaiyang falls, it will be convenient for Xiao and Cheng to place local officials they have trained in this land of fish and rice.
Xiao Yucheng looked into Pei Zhaoying's eyes, swallowed his anger, and prepared to solve the external threat first. He snorted coldly and said:
"Yes, thanks to Your Highness, my sister is still under house arrest."
The Marquis of Huaiyang then became frightened and looked again at the woman sitting in the main seat and talking and laughing wildly. The hand holding the wine glass seemed to weigh a thousand pounds.
Pei Zhaoying turned out to be truly audacious! Or perhaps, Pei Heng had instructed this crazy woman to cause trouble...
The Marquis of Huaiyang looked worried and considered bringing forward all the plans for the uprising in the capital to avoid getting hurt later.
Xiao Yucheng did not forget to smile and disgust Pei Zhaoying:
"Although I'm still under house arrest, I'd like to congratulate Your Highness on your wedding. Once I'm released from house arrest, I'll definitely find an auspicious day to express my feelings to Your Highness."
Pei Zhaoying instantly got goosebumps. The days of poisoning were so difficult to endure. She vividly remembered it. She refuted it with a forced smile:
"I can't accept that. I think your sister has learned this from the Grand Marshal. I can't stand her repeated offenses. It's better for us to stay away and live in peace."
Xiao Bo remained calm during the verbal sparring and even asked the shopkeeper if he had any fashionable non-intoxicating fruit wine. He considerately poured some and handed it to her mouth for her to taste.
Xiao Bo leaned over and asked softly if there was anything she liked, and he also picked up some fresh and crispy shrimp rolls and served the dishes himself, leaving the maids with nothing to do. Pei Zhaoying ordered him around, and he surprisingly felt no psychological burden. He was able to eat a lot at political banquets and lived up to the delicious food.
Xiao Yucheng was furious that Xiao Bo really didn't consider him a member of the Xiao family. He hated him so much that his eyes hurt. In the end, he first pointed his spearhead at Huaiyang Hou. As long as the other party had any ulterior motives, he would not be allowed to return to his fiefdom alive.
By causing the two tigers to fight each other, Pei Zhaoying got what he wanted and felt relieved. In a trance, he took a bite of the duck breast meat from Xiao Bo's hand.
The meat is juicy and leaves a lingering fragrance on your teeth and cheeks.
Xiao Bo picked up another piece and put it on her plate, smiling: "Your Highness is the host. You organized this banquet, so you must not let your stomach suffer. Otherwise, it would be a shame to spend money and not eat anything."
What he said made sense. Pei Zhaoying adhered to the principle of not losing money and tried her best to taste all the delicacies.
In the past, at such banquets, she would lose her appetite after just a few bites, overwhelmed by national affairs and unable to eat.
With Xiao Bo's gentle comfort and thoughtful food preparation, Pei Zhaoying's appetite was greatly aroused. She did not miss the delicious food and ate more than what she had eaten at home, which added to the calmness of a superior who was sure of victory.
The Marquis of Huaiyang was already feeling frustrated. Xiao and Cheng were anxious, knowing that the enemy had to be eliminated, but unwilling to let Pei Zhaoying take advantage, so they were extremely impatient and anxious. The others, unable to grasp the situation, were submissive and obedient.
Xiao Bo ignored the undercurrents in the room and turned his head to watch Pei Zhaoying swallow the nourishing food in small bites. He estimated how long it would take for her to be strong and healthy and fill the slight depressions in her cheeks.
"Stop staring at me." Pei Zhaoying stopped him in a low voice.
She no longer understood whether Xiao Bo's meticulous approach was a way to test her strength and intimidate her, or whether he had other motives...
Just being stared at by him was causing her cheeks to heat up.
Xiao Bo said casually: "If I don't look at my own wife, why should I look at other people's wives?"
He makes a lot of sense.
Pei Zhaoying couldn't find any flaws.
She was always distressed about her helplessness in dealing with Xiao Bo.
Especially since every action of Xiao Bo clearly showed that it was "for her own good", if Pei Zhaoying did something, it would seem that she was ungrateful.
She was speechless for a moment, and whispered back:
"Okay, you look at me, and I look at you. According to your logic, it's only natural for me to look at my husband."
After hearing this, Xiao Boxin's heart burned and his ears turned red. He could no longer maintain his composure. He drank to hide his confusion, deliberately covered his face with his wide sleeves, and his every move was as free and easy as an immortal in heaven.
Pei Zhaoying felt that she had made a comeback and was overjoyed. Even though the next ones were all vicious wolves that were difficult to deal with, the interactions with Xiao Bo, the fine wine and delicious food, and the beautiful willows were all to her liking.
Before the marriage, Qiluo, Jin Chenxiao and other caring people said several times that if they had Xiao Bo by their side, they would feel happy just by looking at his beautiful face.
It is indeed true.
He is really good-looking, not ostentatious, like a naturally grown mountain and water mist, not overpowering.
Pei Zhaoying glanced down at the handsome and powerful Xiao Yucheng, and could not see any resemblance between the cousins.
Xiao Yucheng noticed Pei Zhaoying's scrutiny and looked back with a frown.
He was severely humiliated by the royal family over the incident of being the son-in-law of the emperor, and his sister was also seriously injured. The moment he opened his eyes, half of the military supplies of the Tiger Guards were chasing him. Xiao Yucheng should have hated Pei Zhaoying to the core.
However, when Xiao Yucheng saw the anger and joy in the newlywed woman's eyes and eyebrows, he felt an indescribable discomfort in his heart.
Xiao Bo poured wine into Pei Zhaoying's cup at the right time. Pei Zhaoying raised her glass and complimented Xiao and Cheng gently.
"If we talk about heroes in the world, it must be the Grand Marshal who commands the four directions, organizes the troops, and stabilizes the capital. He is the foremost among the ministers and the greatest hero. I accept your congratulations from the capital, but it would be a great honor for you all to meet the Grand Marshal."
The beauty's eyes were full of smiles, and after knocking, she actually praised him. Xiao and Cheng were not paying attention and were stunned.
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