As the first rays of morning sunlight pierce through the clouds, they gently stream in through the cracks in the doors and windows.
At that moment, a gentle breeze would blow, stirring the layers of gauze curtains on the carved sandalwood bed in the hall, revealing the two people sleeping peacefully inside.
As always, Xuan Yuanhan slowly opened his unfathomable eyes at this hour.
His features remained the same, as if sculpted by the heavens, but this night seemed to be the most peaceful and comfortable he had ever slept in his life.
Unlike before.
Today, after opening his eyes, he did not get up from his bed, but instead gazed at the soft person in his arms with almost greedy eyes.
He saw that Yun was lying gracefully in his arms, her figure exquisite.
Her long, jet-black hair cascaded freely, her forehead smooth as jade, her eyelashes fluttering gently, gleaming in the morning light, her brows like crescent moons, naturally dark, and her bright, starry eyes gently closed. Her lips were naturally red, and beneath the hazy gauze dress, her firm, beautiful breasts were faintly visible, making her look incredibly charming and alluring.
If it weren't for the fact that she was severely weakened from her previous injuries, Xuan Yuanhan would have wanted to pounce on her right now, pin her down, and caress her from head to toe, exploring every inch of her body and taking full advantage of her.
However, he could only suppress the most unbearable desire in his heart and feel her shallow breathing.
He had imagined this scene countless times in his mind, and now, he finally had it all so real.
The thought that he could hold her in his arms so realistically every day and night, and sleep with her in the same bed, made Xuan Yuanhan's eyes soften, and he couldn't help but hug her even tighter.
While still asleep, Yi Shangyun seemed to sense his movement and moved her body slightly, snuggling closer to him.
Upon sensing her response, Xuan Yuanhan's face showed little joy. He whispered, "I've finally waited for you."
After a moment of tenderness, he placed a deep kiss on her forehead with a look of doting affection, then carefully withdrew his arm, which had been pressed against her neck all night, and got up.
I pushed the door open.
Seeing that Zhang Mama and Yan'er were already waiting outside the door to serve her, Xuan Yuanhan instructed them, "Don't go in. Let the Princess sleep a little longer."
Yan'er was taken aback upon hearing this, thinking to herself, "Even in the small Yi Mansion, the spoiled and arrogant Aunt Lan always had to get up before the master to serve him every day. In such a large royal mansion, with His Highness Prince Qin holding a high position and great power, is it really appropriate for Miss to stay in bed on her first day of marriage?"
Just as she was thinking about the rules, when she heard Zhang Mama speak, Yan'er suddenly came to her senses and hurriedly knelt down with her to accept the order, saying, "Yes."
After Zhang Mama stood up, she said happily, "His Highness treats the Princess Consort so well!"
Only after Xuan Yuanhan left did Yan'er reply, "Of course, but my young lady is very good too."
Zhang Mama smiled and nodded, then said meaningfully and with great satisfaction, "Yes, Your Highness, that's wonderful! I've watched His Highness grow up day by day since he was an infant. Now his temperament is no longer so aloof, but has become more and more gentle. That's truly wonderful!"
Zihexuan.
Yi Shangyun picked up the cup of hot tea that Yan'er was holding with both hands and stepped forward to face Consort Chun.
Recalling their past, she felt a mix of emotions. It was indeed difficult to remain calm at this moment, but she still respectfully offered her tea: "Mother, please have some tea."
Consort Chun scrutinized her for a moment, seemingly noticing the hesitation in her heart.
However, upon glancing at Xuan Yuanhan beside him, he reached out and took the tea, took a sip, and then handed the teacup to Zhang Mama beside him.
Then he asked, "Are you feeling any better?"
Yi Shangyun's expression was inevitably somewhat serious, so she said, "I'm much better now, Mother Consort, you don't need to worry."
Consort Chun glanced at Xuan Yuanhan beside her and suddenly said, "I know you are newly married, but the Princess Consort is not yet fully recovered and needs to be carefully recuperated for some time, lest it damage her health. Why don't you move to Yunshui Pavilion for a while from now on? The Prince is young and vigorous, and if he were to harm the Princess Consort, it would not be good."
Before Yi Shangyun could speak, Xuanyuan Han raised his voice and said, "Your subject was just married yesterday, why is Mother Consort in such a hurry to..."
Before he could finish speaking, Yi Shangyun hurriedly reached out and grabbed him, shaking her head subtly to signal him not to argue with Consort Chun over her sake.
He then knelt before Consort Chun and replied, "Yes, I will follow your instructions, Mother. I will now order Yan'er to move my belongings to Yunshui Pavilion."
On the second day after the wedding, the mother and her two sons parted on bad terms.
After Yi Shangyun and Xuan Yuanhan left, Zhang Mama asked in bewilderment, "Why did Your Highness do this? Your Highness knows that the two of them are deeply in love and it wasn't easy for them to be together. Ever since His Highness met that girl, he has become so much warmer. If you separate them like this, aren't you afraid of damaging the bond between mother and son?"
Consort Chun remained silent for a while, then said meaningfully, "It is precisely because I know that they are deeply in love and that they have finally managed to be together that I acted in this way. In the days to come, every night will be long and arduous. Both of them are in the prime of their youth. If they undress and become intimate, what if the prince loses control and the girl hurts herself? What will happen then? Let's wait and wait."
Only then did Zhang Mama realize: "It was my oversight, Your Highness is so considerate."
Consort Chun reiterated, "Make sure to instruct Imperial Physician Yue to give that girl her medicine on time every day, so that she can recover as soon as possible!"
"Yes," Zhang Mama replied.
Back to Lin Yuexuan.
I saw Yan'er tidying up while crying.
Yi Shangyun quickly went up to her and smiled as she jokingly comforted her, "What... are you regretting it? It's only been two days since you married into the Prince's mansion with your young lady, and you already feel wronged!"
Yan'er wiped away her tears and said, "It's only the second day of the wedding, and the Empress Dowager is already so impatient, showing no kindness to Miss at all. Yan'er is feeling wronged on Miss's behalf!"
As Yi Shangyun recalled the past, her smile gradually faded. She sat down to one side and said, "The Dowager Consort has always been strict with people, so how can you say she has a bad expression? Besides, there are many things between us that we can't say, and even I... don't know how to get along with her..."
Yan'er then added angrily, "But she even demanded that Miss move out of Lin Yuexuan today, treating you so harshly."
Yi Shangyun breathed a sigh of relief and looked into Yan'er's innocent eyes, saying, "No, this is the only thing I'm quite sure of; she really does it for my own good."
Yan'er, however, disagreed with this, casually tossing aside the clothes she was tidying up, and argued relentlessly, "What's so good about it? What kind of wedding couple sleeps in separate rooms on the second day?"
Seeing that the girl was truly anxious, Yi Shangyun was about to explain, "This..."
But as soon as she opened her mouth, the thought of sleeping in the same bed with Xuan Yuanhan last night, waking up in the middle of the night to see him sleeping, his alluring scent and muscular physique, made her change her mind.
Suddenly her face turned red as she said, "Forget it, you're just a little girl, you wouldn't understand even if I told you. You'll understand when you get married."
After saying that, he got up and hurriedly fled.
Seeing this, Yan'er put her hands on her hips, looking like she knew everything, and said angrily to her retreating figure, "If you can't win an argument, you can't win. Don't try to fool me. Is there anything I don't understand? Humph..."
On the second day after the wedding, according to custom, Xuanyuan Han was to bring his new bride to the palace to pay his respects.
At this moment, the two of them were already sitting in the carriage heading to the palace.
Looking through the car window curtains at the bustling cityscape along the way, Yi Shangyun seemed to be in a very good mood.
Suddenly, the carriage jolted.
Yi Shangyun leaned forward and almost fell, but Xuan Yuanhan quickly caught her and held her tightly around the waist.
Looking back, he realized that Xuan Yuanhan had been sitting beside him with a cold expression.
Yi Shangyun knew why he was angry, so she leaned closer to him, staring at him with bright, clear eyes, and said, "Is Your Highness still upset about what happened this morning?"
Xuanyuan Han ignored her, still angry, so he deliberately looked away from her, thinking to himself, "He knows the answer already."
Seeing this, Yi Shangyun patiently said, "I know Your Highness doesn't want Yun'er to move to Yunshui Pavilion."
Having held his anger in his chest all morning, Xuan Yuanhan finally looked into Shang Yun's eyes and spoke: "Then why did you stop me? If I wanted to, my mother wouldn't be able to do anything to me."
Yi Shangyun pursed her lips, slowly withdrew her gaze, sat upright and lowered her head, and said, "But has Your Highness ever calmed down and thought about it? In fact, Mother Consort is also doing it for our own good."
Xuanyuan Han was still furious. He stared straight ahead and said, "Separating us on the second day of our wedding? Is this what you call being good to us? I don't understand this logic, and I don't even want to understand it. You ordered Yan'er to move your things away, so move them back to the manor the same way. Otherwise, starting tonight, I will stay at Yunshui Pavilion with you every day. I want to see who can separate us."
Hearing Xuan Yuanhan's determination towards her, Yi Shangyun felt extremely distressed. She reached out and grasped Xuan Yuanhan's hand, which was resting on his knee, and said with tears in her eyes, "Your Highness, I'm sorry. It's all Yun'er's fault. I've wronged Your Highness."
Finally, Xuan Yuanhan's heart softened: "Yun'er, you said you wanted me to believe in you, but you also have to believe in me. I can control myself."
Yi Shangyun said, "Yun'er has never doubted Your Highness, but Yun'er is afraid that she cannot protect her own heart. For our future, please listen to your mother, okay?"
Xuanyuan Han seemed to have no choice but to nod helplessly, then raised his hand and hugged her tightly in his arms, whispering gently in her ear, "Hurry up and get better, I can't wait any longer."
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