Chapter 275 Extra Jingtang Chapter 2

At this time, Xiao Yi, still in his bright red wedding gown, stood quietly on the roof of the study with a sullen look on his face. The wind blew up his clothes and ruffled his black hair, but he remained motionless, staring at the bridal chamber not far away until the lights there were turned off.

He suddenly remembered the Flower Festival three years ago.

He had an argument with several noble sons from the imperial capital in the Hundred Flowers Garden. It was obvious that the other party was looking for trouble on purpose, but they were outnumbered and powerful. Even though he was skilled in martial arts, he was no match for four hands. What's more, this was in Xuan Cang's territory, and he, a hostage of Tian Gan Kingdom, had no place to stand.

They forced him to kneel, slapped him, and made him shout that Tianqian was a vassal state of Xuancang.

He refused to admit it with a cold face, so those people threw things at him, including branches, pebbles, and other debris.

He was beaten black and blue. He knelt on the ground with his head down, his fists clenched tightly at his sides, his nails digging deep into the flesh of his palms.

When Xia Jingtang arrived, she saw Xiao Yi kneeling on the ground and being humiliated. Without saying a word, she rushed over and stood in front of him.

Some of the young men from famous and noble families recognized her and stopped immediately and tried to stop the others, but some were too late to stop and she was still hit by the stones several times. There was a dull sound on her back and her brows were twisted into a knot in pain, but she didn't say a word.

Xiao Yi raised his head and saw her standing in front of him against the light. She stretched out her hand to him and asked softly, "Are you okay?"

At that moment, he squinted his eyes but seemed unable to see her appearance clearly. He only felt that her whole body seemed to be coated with a layer of dazzling gold.

Xiao Yi couldn't explain for a moment what he felt towards Xia Jingtang.

He hated the Xuan Cang people, especially those so-called nobles, who relied on their status to oppress and humiliate him at will.

Xia Jingtang is the princess of Xuan Cang. She has a father, a mother, and a brother who dote on her. She is simple-minded and even though she is sometimes arrogant and spoiled, she is still honest and kind.

In Xuancang, her status and his were as different as heaven and earth.

However, she, a princess of a country, fell in love with him, a mere proton.

When he found out that she loved him, he deliberately distanced himself from her, but she seemed oblivious to it and continued to treat him as before. Even if he treated her coldly and spoke harshly to her, she never cared.

Xiao Yi is nine years older than Xia Jingtang. He has long passed the age of 20, while she has just reached the age of 15. He has always taken care of her like a child.

She always smiled at him and sweetly called him Brother Xiao. She never cared about her status or other people's gossip.

She was like a ray of sunshine, and he was just a shackled bereaved dog in a damp and dark corner.

Only Luo Wanyun is different. She is a hostage like him and has something in common with him. Moreover, she is considerate, gentle and kind, and always thinks of others.

Xiao Yi always felt comforted when he was with her. They were like two trapped beasts licking each other's wounds, struggling to survive in the cage of this enemy country.

Xiao Yi's thoughts gradually came back to normal. He pinched his aching brows. Although he could drink a lot, he had been forced to drink a lot in the front hall just now, and he felt a little tired now.

He jumped down from the roof and walked slowly into the study.

As the night progressed, the wind grew colder and colder. The bustle of the princess's mansion faded away, leaving only a mess on the ground.

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The next day.

Xia Jingtang slept until noon. She sat in front of the mirror, looking at her eyes that were swollen like walnuts, her face full of worry.

"Yun Niao, I will not go out today. Anyway, there is no mother-in-law above me, so there is no need to pay respects or offer tea or anything like that."

Yun Niao knew that she was in a bad mood, but she didn't want her to stay in the house all the time, so she said, "Didn't the princess say that she wanted to go to Xia Mu Nan Sheng to check out the new eyebrow powder? I'm afraid if you go too late, you won't be able to grab it."

Xia Jingtang was still not interested: "If I want eyebrow powder, I can just tell Aunt Qingman and ask her to reserve it. Why should I go there in person?"

"But, I heard from Shopkeeper Gu that Madam Meng also ordered eyebrow powder from Xia Mu Nan Sheng and she will go to pick it up today."

Upon hearing this, Xia Jingtang immediately responded: "Luo Wanjun? When will she go?"

"Shopkeeper Gu said that the sale will start at 3 p.m."

"Hurry up, help me with my makeup!"

When meeting your love rival, you should show your strength.

After Xia Jingtang had dressed up, it was time for lunch. She asked casually, "What is the prince consort doing today?"

Yun Niao said: "He doesn't have any government affairs to deal with. He has been staying in the study and no one knows what he is doing."

There was obvious dissatisfaction and disgust in her tone.

Xia Jingtang scolded, "It's okay to be like this in front of me, but you should be nicer in front of him. After all, he is now my consort."

"I understand."

Yun Niao agreed verbally, but secretly cursed Xiao Yi in her heart.

She felt that Xiao Yi was good for nothing except his good looks, a mere lowly proton. Marrying the princess was a blessing he had earned in eight hundred lifetimes, but he didn't know how to cherish it. It was as if his brain was stuffed with fertilizer.

Xia Jingtang naturally had no idea what she was thinking, so he just ordered someone to call Xiao Yi over to have dinner together.

Xiao Yi arrived quite quickly, and when he came in front of her, he bowed and greeted her politely as usual. He looked so distant that one almost forgot that they were a newlywed couple.

Xia Jingtang was not a person who could tolerate anger. Seeing this, she threw down her chopsticks heavily, crossed her arms over her chest, looked at him, and asked coldly, "Do you have to do this?"

Xiao Yi still bowed his body and said in a light tone: "You are the noble princess. Even though I am now a prince consort, I still have to rely on you. I think there is nothing wrong with this."

"You have a very clear understanding of your own identity." She sneered, moved closer, raised his chin with her hand, made him look directly at her, and said, "Prince Consort, have you forgotten that you have one of the most basic duties, which is to sleep with me."

He pursed his lips and said softly, "Princess, why do you have to force others to do something?"

Xia Jingtang seemed to be amused by his words, and covered her lips and said, "Your Majesty's words are really funny, and they are even more incoherent. On the one hand, he said that he would rely on me, but on the other hand, he was unwilling to take action. He is really hypocritical."

Xiao Yi frowned and was speechless for a moment.

Xia Jingtang looked at him with a cold face, and felt even colder in his heart. After a moment, he said, "Forget it. I lose my appetite just looking at you. Eat by yourself."

After saying that, she raised one hand, and Yun Niao immediately went over to support her.

She stood up and walked away gracefully, her back straight and swaying in the wind.

Only Yun Niao knew that her hands were cold.