Ye Jinghe felt his brother was overestimating the emperor and immediately poured cold water on his hopes, saying, "He's so wary of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, how could he possibly accept Xie Chang'an? He'll definitely kill Xie Chang'an!"
It must be said that Ye Jinghe understood the emperor quite well.
Although Ye Jinghe despises the emperor, and the emperor dislikes Ye Jinghe, Ye Jingchen feels that among all the princes and princesses, Ye Jinghe is actually the most like the emperor. They both have a kind of crazy spirit of 'those who oppose me will die' deep down.
Given the emperor's apprehension towards the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion and his aversion to Xie Shaoling, what were the chances of persuading the emperor to accept Xie Chang'an as his son-in-law?
If it weren't for the prophecy that allowed them to get married openly, according to Ye Jingchen's original plan, it would probably have taken him several more years to be with Xie Chang'an.
Now that the marriage is already finalized and has been approved by the court officials and the people, and Xie Chang'an's name has been recorded in the imperial genealogy, it would be difficult for him to get a divorce.
However, just as Ye Jinghe said, if the emperor knew about their relationship, he would probably make him a widow.
"Nothing is impossible to a willing mind," Ye Jingchen said.
The script he had planned before can still be used after some modifications.
"Brother is so good to Xie Chang'an!" Ye Jinghe said sullenly.
It was so good that it made him jealous!
"I think I'm pretty good to everyone I like, right?" Ye Jingchen asked with a smile.
"That's true, my brother is also very good to me!" Ye Jinghe was comforted by Ye Jingchen's words.
After all, Xie Chang'an had been jealous of him for over a decade.
Even if Xie Chang'an is the person his brother likes now, he will always be his brother's younger brother. Love may transfer and disappear, but blood ties will not. His relationship with his brother will always be stronger than that of Xie Chang'an, an outsider!
"Now that we know your brother treats you well, he needs to rest. Shouldn't Jinghe leave so he can get some rest?" Xie Chang'an said to Ye Jinghe as he walked into the bedroom carrying a teapot.
"Since you know your brother needs to rest, shouldn't you also be staying in the bedchamber?" Ye Jinghe asked with a grim expression.
Xie Chang'an's smug, petty face made him want to vomit.
The way Xie Chang'an addressed him disgusted him even more. But in front of his brother, he could only bark at him like a dog.
"Excuse me, I am now the Crown Princess. It is only natural for the Crown Princess and His Highness the Crown Prince to be together. Naturally, I should rest with your brother." Xie Chang'an felt particularly good when she said this.
He had wanted to say this to Ye Jinghe for a long time, but he had never had the right to do so before. Now that he had the title and the actual relationship, Xie Chang'an spoke with particular confidence and stood very straight.
Ye Jinghe was quite angry at Xie Chang'an's words, but times had changed, and he really couldn't refute Xie Chang'an.
When he was a child, he could still act cute and pitiful, but now that he's grown up, it seems childish to do so.
Moreover, he didn't want his brother to be caught in the middle between him and Xie Chang'an.
He glanced at Xie Chang'an with disdain. If it came down to how much Xie Chang'an cared about his brother, how could he compare?
Xie Chang'an only wanted to possess his brother; he was selfish and shameless. All he cared about was making his brother happy.
"You must take good care of your brother. If he gets sick again, I won't let you off the hook!" Ye Jinghe warned.
“No need for Jinghe to worry. Your brother and I are now husband and wife, of one mind and one heart, inseparable. I will naturally take good care of him.”
Xie Chang'an knew how to break Ye Jinghe's defenses.
"Xie, Chang, An!" Ye Jingchen felt both annoyed and amused, calling his name slowly and deliberately, with a warning in his voice.
"Brother, I'm leaving now." Ye Jinghe gave Ye Jingchen a sweet smile, then gave Xie Chang'an a defiant look before striding away.
Xie Chang'an immediately became unhappy.
"Water, my throat is burning!" Ye Jingchen said to Xie Chang'an as soon as Ye Jinghe left.
When Xie Chang'an came in carrying the teapot, he had already poured a cup of water, which was at the perfect temperature.
He pulled Ye Jingchen out of the blanket, helped him sit up with a soft pillow, and brought him tea to feed him.
"If you wanted water, why didn't you let me feed you earlier?" he asked with some resentment.
“Jinghe is still here. Do you want him to see these masterpieces you left on me?” Ye Jingchen rolled his eyes at him.
Xie Chang'an did try to feed Ye Jinghe water in front of him, but Ye Jinghe stopped him with a look.
"What good will it do if he sees it? We're husband and wife. Everything I've done for you is my duty. What right does his brother have to criticize me?" Xie Chang'an said confidently.
Although he did go a bit too far last night because he had tasted the sweetness of it, this was also because Ye Jingchen had starved him for four years.
A person who has been hungry for a long time will inevitably lose control of themselves and just want to eat their fill.
Moreover, he was particularly satisfied with the marks he left on Ye Jingchen. These were proof that he completely possessed Ye Jingchen, and they were badges of honor.
"Now that you know Jinghe is your younger brother, you need to be more aware of being the older brother. My brother is also your brother, and you should cherish him as much as I cherish him!"
After drinking the water, Ye Jingchen felt much better in his throat, and his voice was no longer so hoarse.
“Feelings are mutual. If he can treat me the way he treats you, then of course I can treat him the way you treat him,” Xie Chang’an said.
"As the older brother, shouldn't you show goodwill first?" Ye Jingchen asked.
"For your sake, I can give him one chance, but if he can't make the most of it—"
"I'm asking you to show goodwill, not to give him charity. Jinghe is smart enough; don't think you can fool him with insincerity!" Ye Jingchen said irritably, glaring at Xie Chang'an.
"Your lips are so dry, let me moisturize them for you." Xie Chang'an stared at Ye Jingchen's lips, asking with a hint of lust.
"No way!" Ye Jingchen refused decisively.
"I must see my father tomorrow, so you'd better behave yourself today."
Ye Jingchen could foresee how furious his father would be when Zhang Shunde returned to Chengqian Palace.
His father had a terrible temper. Leaving him alone for a day was already the limit of his tolerance. If he didn't go to see him tomorrow, he probably would immediately send the Imperial Guards to surround the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion.
If he weren't feeling unwell and in poor condition, with many marks on his body, he wouldn't have pretended to be sick.
“I’ll go with you. An ugly daughter-in-law always has to meet her in-laws eventually,” Xie Chang’an said.
"By the way, according to custom, shouldn't we go and serve tea to the emperor on the second day of our marriage?"
"If I offer him tea tomorrow, do you think he'll drink it?"
"If I also called him Father Emperor like you—"
"Then he will definitely kill you!" Ye Jingchen said through gritted teeth.
“Brother Chang’an, we have a wise saying in our area: ‘No zuo no die.’ So, brother Chang’an, don’t do anything reckless.”
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