The next morning, the large red dragon and phoenix wedding candles had not yet finished burning.
On the tall candlesticks, layers upon layers of candle wax had accumulated. (Reading...)
Behind the red curtains, two figures intertwined, like mandarin ducks with their necks entwined.
Xie Yuan opened his eyes with satisfaction, but as soon as he moved slightly, he felt a sharp pain in his body.
The scene from last night flashed through her mind again.
She couldn't help but smile slightly.
Helian Jue, the former crown prince and current King of Yue, who is already 23 years old, is actually a novice.
Although Xie Yuan himself was not an experienced person, information was readily available in later generations.
Xie Yuan knows everything he needs to know—from reading novels and watching TV to watching erotic comics and short films—and possesses basic common sense.
On the other hand, Helian Jue seemed to know something as well, but his movements were very clumsy, probably because it was his first time!
Xie Yuan was somewhat surprised. But upon closer reflection, he felt it made perfect sense.
Firstly, during the year that Xie Yuan and Helian Jue spent together, Helian Jue never had any palace maids or concubines by his side.
He was only served by two eunuchs, Duofu and Duoshou, and he was always indifferent to women.
Secondly, Helian Jue was extremely proud and narcissistic. Very few women could catch his eye.
It was Xie Yuan herself, bearing the title of princess, who spent a year working closely with Helian Jue day and night before finally winning his heart.
Xie Yuan was not proud of becoming Helian Jue's "only one," but rather overjoyed from the bottom of his heart.
Only when one is pure in body and mind, and the other is inexperienced and naive, can it be considered fair.
Xie Yuan was genuinely happy and satisfied.
"woke up?"
Helian Jue noticed Xie Yuangang's movement immediately.
He opened his eyes, his alluring peach blossom eyes revealing a languid quality.
"Yes, Your Highness, would you like to get up?"
Xie Yuan was delighted, but he did not forget his identity.
She was a princess, while Helian Jue was the esteemed Prince of Yue.
She would treat Helian Jue as her husband, but she wouldn't really only see him as her husband.
She will love him, but she will also remember to keep her distance. Only in this way will she not lose herself in the relationship!
Xie Yuan was that clear-headed.
Of course, it could also be said that she hasn't reached the point of loving Helian Jue to the bone yet!
"Ah Xi!"
Helian Jue lowered his head, looked deeply into his wife's arms, and uttered two words.
Xie Yuan was stunned for a moment, and she didn't react immediately.
"My childhood name was A-Xi. 'Xi' as in rhinoceros!"
Helian Jue explained patiently.
A hint of reminiscence appeared in his eyes, "It was my mother who named me that."
Xie Yuan's eyes flashed.
Mother?
It's not my mother.
It should be Empress Ashina, who raised Helian Jue.
As an adoptive mother, giving her adopted son a "humble name" was probably her way of hoping he would grow up healthy and strong.
Rhinoceroses, well, they are indeed quite strong and fierce.
Using "Xi" as her childhood name is enough to show that Empress Ashina also had a motherly heart towards Helian Jue.
Xie Yuan didn't know the true nature of the relationship between Helian Jue and his adoptive mother, but she remembered that when Helian Jue was driven out of the capital, not a single person came to see him off in the vast palace.
This includes Empress Ashina, Helian Jue's adoptive mother.
Therefore, Empress Ashina may have indeed had feelings for Helian Jue, but probably not many!
"From now on, you can call me Ah Xi."
Helian Jue's vulnerability lasted only a moment; he quickly regained his composure and steered the conversation back on track.
"Um!"
Xie Yuan smiled shyly, his face full of happiness: "You call me A Yuan, and I'll call you A Xi!"
"good!"
Helian Jue smiled and agreed, then suddenly, as if he had thought of something, he sat up and said, "A Yuan, let me draw your eyebrows."
"And that floral decoration, the peony painted between your eyebrows when you first entered the Eastern Palace."
"It's beautiful. It's the first time I've ever seen someone paint something I've never seen before."
Helian Jue recalled this past event with great interest.
To be honest, when Xie Yuan married into the Eastern Palace, it was the time when Helian Jue was most depressed and downcast.
At that time, Helian Jue had been deposed as crown prince, his relatives treated him coldly, and his eunuchs, palace maids, and personal guards all scattered like birds and beasts.
Helian Jue seemed to have been abandoned by the whole world.
The wedding was finally not canceled, but Xie Ze replaced the bride!
One can imagine the humiliation, anger, and hatred that Helian Jue felt.
Just then, Xie Yuan, dressed in a bright red wedding gown, pushed open the gate of the East Palace and walked in.
In the dimly lit hall, Xie Yuan was so vibrant and dazzling.
Besides her wedding dress, her appearance was also radiant and beautiful.
Especially the peony flower ornament between her brows, which directly reflected in Helian Jue's heart.
Helian Jue felt that no matter how much time passed, even if he and A Yuan were old and gray, he would still remember that bright red figure and the flower ornament between her eyebrows!
"...I'll draw it for you!"
Helian Jue became more and more excited as he spoke, wishing he could immediately paint the most beautiful flower on his wife's forehead.
"good!"
As a considerate wife, Xie Yuan naturally wouldn't dampen her husband's enthusiasm.
She looked expectant. "I've heard Duoshou mention it before, saying that you, Axi, are skilled in both calligraphy and painting. You must be able to create such a small floral hairpin with ease!"
Helian Jue's smile grew even brighter.
He was the crown prince from a young age and had heard countless praises, each with its own unique style.
But he was still very happy to hear his wife say that.
"Come on! I'll draw Yuan's eyebrows!"
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