19 Reminder
◎ "I only ask for a long and lasting relationship with you."◎
Jiang Yan's words brought back memories for the two of them, and they were both moved.
After Jiang Yan placed the dead branches in the vase, he walked towards Cui Huaifeng and met his eyes. They both saw desire in each other's eyes.
Jiang Yan's eyes were as aggressive as a hungry yet restrained wolf. She pressed her fingertips on his lips and rubbed them gently, then slowly moved them down, but soon she was not satisfied with this.
Jiang Yan carried Cui Huaifeng to sit on the bed, hugged Cui Huaifeng, kissed his neck impatiently, and said in a hoarse voice: "Huaifeng, I want to hug you..."
Cui Huaifeng was already dazed, but he suddenly thought of his unborn child. Although he hadn't asked the imperial physician for confirmation, it was best to avoid intimacy just to be safe.
Cui Huaifeng tried to remind Jiang Yan, but Jiang Yan was obviously aroused and held his arms tighter.
After trying to persuade him to no avail, Cui Huaifeng was afraid that Jiang Yan would continue, so he gathered his strength and pushed Jiang Yan away.
"No, I really can't."
Jiang Yan, still absorbed in the intimacy of her lover, was suddenly pushed away by the force. She blinked, seemingly still unresponsive. For a moment, she looked at Cui Huaifeng in confusion.
Cui Huaifeng's chest rose and fell slightly. He straightened his clothes that were messed up by Jiang Yan, and his eyes had regained clarity.
Jiang Yan asked dryly, "Don't you want to today?"
"Yes." Cui Huaifeng said concisely.
"Alright, even if I just hold you, it's fine." Jiang Yan shrugged and threw Cui Huaifeng down, forcing him to sit against the headboard. She curled up beside him, her long arms wrapped around his waist, her cheek pressed against his chest, her long, thick eyelashes drooping, and she wondered what she was thinking.
Cui Huaifeng looked down and saw Jiang Yan snuggling up to him and acting coquettishly. His heart softened and he gently stroked her back.
The thin smoke wafting from the carved lacquered gold incense burner slowly rose, and the faint fragrance of flowers filled the quiet house.
Jiang Yan took a long time to speak, his voice muffled, as if begging, but also as if asking.
"Huaifeng, can you let go of the past and live a good life with us?"
Cui Huaifeng paused his hand that was soothing her back.
Jiang Yan sat up, held his hand, and looked at him aggrievedly, "Huai Feng..."
Cui Huaifeng met her fiery gaze and silently looked away.
Cui Huaifeng's attitude made Jiang Yan anxious. "Huaifeng, I know you have many concerns, but you should understand my feelings for you. I will only be good to you in this life. I only ask for a long and lasting relationship with you."
Upon hearing this, Cui Huaifeng slowly raised his head and said softly, "Okay."
"Really?" Jiang Yan's eyes lit up.
Cui Huaifeng didn't say anything more. Jiang Yan was so happy that she hugged him, rested her forehead on his neck, and called his name over and over again.
The two were just being intimate when a knock on the door broke the warm atmosphere.
Zhu Jin's voice then rang out, "Your Highness, Lord Feng wants you to come over."
Jiang Yan stood up reluctantly, but his tone was steady and powerful, "This king understands."
Jiang Yan didn't think much about it, she just wanted to go back quickly and spend a good night with Cui Huaifeng when she returned. She kissed Cui Huaifeng on the cheek and entered the palace contentedly.
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Changming Palace.
Jiang Yan's mind was full of Cui Huaifeng and she had no time to care about anything else. It was only when she entered the hall that she realized something was wrong. The atmosphere in the entire hall was unusually depressing.
Ji Xiang sat leisurely on the couch, his handsome face expressionless.
Without waiting for Jiang Yan to act coquettishly and bow as usual, Ji Xiangxian took the initiative to order everyone in the hall: "You all go down first."
Jiang Yan subconsciously looked at the servant closest to Ji Xiangxian. He shook his head worriedly, suggesting that Jiang Yan should not clash with Feng Jun.
"Yes." Several personal servants bowed and left, closing the palace door.
In Jiang Yan's memory, his father was famous for his good temper and gentle personality. He was friendly to everyone and did not care about anything. He was rarely like this today.
"Father, Queen." Jiang Yan stood aside, quickly reflecting on his recent words and deeds in his mind, but he really couldn't figure out what had happened.
Ji Xiangxian glanced at him nonchalantly, his eyes filled with sharp scrutiny and scrutiny. "I heard you've been keeping a man in your house lately."
"yes."
"Where is this man from?"
Jiang Yan was a little nervous. The only person she was afraid of was her father, the queen. Her mother doted on her because she was his daughter, but her father did not do the same.
"He's just an ordinary man from a common family." Jiang Yan's smile was a little forced.
Ji Xiangxian was obviously not satisfied with Jiang Yan's answer. He stared at Jiang Yan coldly, his voice was soft but resounding, as if hitting Jiang Yan's heart.
"Is this person's surname Cui?"
As soon as these words were spoken, Jiang Yan broke out in a cold sweat and looked a little ugly.
Jiang Yan's reaction was clear as day. Ji Xiangxian was furious, "You bastard!"
"Father, please calm down." Jiang Yan knelt down hurriedly and forced himself to remain calm.
"You think your trick of subterfuge is so clever, but it's fine if you don't know. Those with discerning eyes don't dare to let it out in public. They're just afraid of your power!"
Ji Xiangxian was filled with rage, "How could you disregard human ethics and forcibly seize someone's husband while he's still in mourning for his wife! And even keep him in your house!"
Since Ji Xiangxian already knew, Jiang Yan no longer concealed it. She argued unwillingly, "He was originally mine."
"You!" Ji Xiangxian stood up angrily and pointed at the unfilial daughter, "Listen to what you are saying!"
"We were already in love! We had already secretly decided to spend our lives together. If not... we would have been married long ago."
"Shut up!" Ji Xiangxian couldn't believe what he heard.
"What's the difference between you and those dandies who rob men? I was too indulgent towards you in the past! That's why you lost your mind and did such a filthy thing!"
"Your Majesty."
The voices of the servants outside calmed the two people in the hall down a lot.
"What's going on?"
The empress walked to Ji Xiangxian, glanced at Jiang Yan who was kneeling on the ground, then looked at Ji Xiangxian who was furious, held Ji Xiangxian in her arms, and patted his shoulder gently.
Ji Xiangxian was so angry that he didn't want to speak.
Jiang Jichun seemed to have thought of something and muttered to himself, "The eldest son of the Cui family, so he is the one you raised in your house."
"In reply to the Queen Mother, it is..."
Jiang Jichun didn't take this matter to heart. Instead, he asked Jiang Yan, "Queen Mother, I just want to ask you one question: was he willing to fake his death and return home with you?"
Jiang Yan's heart trembled. Jiang Jichun's words were as loud and ironic as a slap in the face. She was stunned on the spot.
Jiang Jichun said no more, "Kneel outside for two hours and then go back home. Don't try to anger your father in the near future."
"...Your son obeys your order."
After Jiang Yan left in a daze, Ji Xiangxian said unhappily, "Just spoil her!"
Jiang Jichun hugged him and sat down, coaxing him patiently, "If the punishment is too severe, you will feel sad again, right?"
Ji Xiangxian sighed.
Jiang Jichun held his hand and gently persuaded him, "You and I both know what happened back then. How about this: let him come to see you in a few days. If it was really Yan'er who forced him, then we really owe him something. Then we can find a place for him to stay outside and ensure that he has no trouble for the rest of his life. But if he is not completely heartless to Yan'er, let them deal with it on their own. If Jiang Yan does anything wrong in the future, how about you support him?"
Ji Xiangxian did not respond and seriously considered what Jiang Jichun said.
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Jiang Yan knelt outside the hall, looked up at the sky, the sunlight was so bright that it was dazzling.
The Queen Mother's words not only reminded her but also reminded her of the past, the same thing happened that day.
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