Inside the carriage, Mu Lingchen kept pressing Xuan Yuanzhan about the serious things he and those two male prostitutes were doing!
Xuanyuan Zhan completely ignored him. When the carriage arrived at the Marquis of Dingping's residence, he kicked the man off the carriage and went back to the Holy King's residence himself.
After all that trouble, Xuan Yuanzhan returned to the Holy King's Mansion in the middle of the night.
Worried that he might have picked up some unclean smell, Xuan Yuanzhan first went to the side room and washed himself inside and out three times to make sure there was no odor before returning to the main house.
Inside the room, Su Xuening had already gone to sleep.
Whether it was because Xuan Yuanzhan hadn't returned yet or because the moon was nearing its fullest, Su Xuening slept very restlessly, remaining in a half-awake state.
She finally fell into a deep sleep only after Xuan Yuanzhan quietly got into bed and pulled her into his arms.
After all this trouble, Xuan Yuanzhan was quite tired.
Looking at Su Xuening's peaceful sleeping face in his arms, Xuan Yuanzhan couldn't help but steal a kiss on her lips before falling into a deep sleep with her in his arms.
The next day, when Su Xuening woke up, she was pleasantly surprised to find that Xuan Yuanzhan was still by her side.
Xuanyuan Zhan was still asleep. The sunlight outside shone through the window and fell on his face, giving his already handsome face a layer of light and making him even more radiant!
He seemed even more handsome than when she first met him.
She first met him on this very bed. Back then, he had been in a coma for half a month and was incredibly thin. Now, free from the torment of the Love Flower Gu, he was much stronger and fairer than before.
It's often said that the water in Kyoto is especially good for one's health, and it's absolutely true!
As if sensing that Su Xuening was looking at her, Xuan Yuanzhan suddenly stretched out his long arm and pulled her into his arms. Even in his dazed state, he didn't forget to steal a kiss on her lips!
Su Xuening covered Xuan Yuanzhan's mischievous lips speechlessly: "Why didn't you attend court today?"
Xuanyuan Zhan didn't speak, he just stared at her with wide eyes.
Su Xuening seemed to understand Xuan Yuanzhan's meaning, and then she let go of him.
Xuanyuan Zhan leaned close to her ear and whispered, "Isn't today the full moon? I'll stay in the manor with you! I asked that person for leave yesterday; I need to rest for a day on the full moon and won't be attending court."
He had already reviewed all the reports that person had given him, so taking a day off wouldn't make a difference.
The scorching heat sprayed all over Su Xuening's earlobes, and the dense, tingling sensation instantly spread throughout her body.
Su Xuening couldn't help but pull away from his embrace, her pretty face slightly flushed as she glared at him reproachfully: "I think I'll be better off alone on this full moon night."
He was hugging and embracing her like that, and she was afraid that the love potion in her body would be more likely to take effect!
Besides, last month's symptoms seemed to only appear at night, so even if he wanted to be with her, he could just come home earlier. There was absolutely no need for him to skip court to be with her!
Reminded by her words, Xuan Yuanzhan realized something, gently released her, and assured her, "Don't worry, I've done my research, I guarantee this full moon won't be too difficult for you!"
Su Xuening glanced at him, puzzled.
Has he done research?
Can this kind of thing still be researched?
Su Xuening immediately thought of what her martial uncle had said about them consummating their marriage.
Whether it was his blatant gaze or her own overthinking, Su Xuening felt inexplicably embarrassed by his words and scrambled to her feet as if trying to escape, saying, "It's getting late, hurry up and go, Mother is probably waiting for me to have breakfast!"
She's been having breakfast at her mother's place for the past few days, and her mother is probably already waiting for her.
It was indeed getting late, and Xuan Yuanzhan got up with Su Xuening.
After washing up, the two went to Ningxiang Garden together.
When Bai saw that Xuanyuan Zhan had come along, she was surprised: "It's only Chenshi (7-9 AM), didn't you go to court?"
"We're taking a day off today." Xuan Yuanzhan didn't explain much, but pulled Su Xuening to sit down and personally served her a bowl of soup.
Bai frowned and asked worriedly, "You've only been attending court for a few days, and you're already taking a break? Did Xuanyuan Peng do something to upset you?"
“What kind of trouble could he possibly cause me? Is your son the kind of person who would suffer such treatment?” Xuan Yuanzhan also served Bai a bowl of bird’s nest porridge and handed it to her.
...What a load of nonsense!
That's absolutely right. Xuanyuan Peng has always doted on him and has never raised his voice when speaking to him. He definitely couldn't bear to see him suffer.
Of course, Xuanyuan Zhan wasn't one to take things lying down!
Fine, let him take a day off if he wants; she's too lazy to care anymore!
The two were having breakfast with Madam Bai when Mu Lingchen arrived.
"Your Highness, look who's here!" Just as Granny Shang finished reporting, Mu Lingchen entered the room.
"Aunt Bai." Upon seeing Bai Shi, Mu Lingchen smiled and bowed, then nodded to Su Xuening: "Cousin Ning'er."
"Cousin," Su Xuening quickly returned the greeting.
Madam Bai was overjoyed to see Mu Lingchen: "Chen'er is here, breakfast is ready."
"Not yet." Mu Lingchen was quite shameless.
"Sit down and eat with us." Madam Bai greeted Mu Lingchen with a smile, while asking Granny Shang to add another set of bowls and chopsticks.
With Mu Lingchen joining them, the atmosphere at the table became even more harmonious. Mu Lingchen amused Bai Shi, saying, "Aunt Bai is still so young and beautiful. Every time I dine with Aunt Bai, I can eat two more bowls of rice."
"You're such a sweet talker."
Bai was overjoyed by Mu Lingchen's flattery, and she served him a lot of food, treating him even better than her own son!
Xuan Yuanzhan couldn't stand Mu Lingchen's flattery any longer and glared at him unhappily: "You're not going to tell me you just came here to freeload, are you?!"
Before Mu Lingchen could even get angry, Madam Bai glared at Xuan Yuanzhan and said, "What are you saying, brat! What's wrong with Chen'er coming to have breakfast?"
Mu Lingchen wasn't angry at all; he just smiled and stared at Xuan Yuanzhan: "Of course not, I have something to discuss with you."
Xuanyuan Zhan looked at him with disdain, waiting for him to continue.
If you have something to say, hurry up and say it!
Mu Lingchen took out a handkerchief from his pocket and handed it to Xuan Yuanzhan meaningfully: "This is the handkerchief you left at Liyou Pavilion yesterday. I've brought it to you."
The moment the words "Liyou Pavilion" were uttered, the atmosphere in the room instantly froze, and the entire Ningxiang Garden became as silent as death.
Su Xuening recognized Xuan Yuanzhan's handkerchief, but was shocked by the words "Liyou Pavilion".
Isn't Liyou Pavilion the most famous brothel on West Street in Kyoto? Where did Xuanyuan Zhan go last night?
What time did Xuanyuan Zhan return last night?
She waited for Xuan Yuanzhan for a long time last night, but he didn't come back. Later, she fell asleep and didn't know when he returned.
He didn't spend the night at the Liyou Pavilion and didn't return until dawn, did he?
Xuan Yuanzhan was surprised that Mu Lingchen would say this. His heart skipped a beat, and he subconsciously glanced at Su Xuening.
Su Xuening was also looking at Xuan Yuanzhan. The two stared at each other, and the shock and confusion in Su Xuening's eyes were clearly visible.
...Xuanyuan Zhan suddenly felt like strangling Mu Lingchen.
Oh no, Ning'er has misunderstood!
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