At night, the wind is gentle, the moon is bright, and the candlelight flickers.

Tao Ti brought a bowl of steaming longevity noodles to Pei Yan, and looked at him with a smile in her clear and bright eyes, "Your Highness, longevity noodles."

"Okay." Pei Yan chuckled. Just as he was about to pick up his chopsticks to eat, Tao Ti stopped him, "Wait, there's one more thing before we eat the noodles."

While Pei Yan was puzzled, Tao Ti took a candle, lit it, and placed it in front of him, "Close your eyes and make your birthday wish to the candle."

Pei Yan raised his eyebrows. Could this be the custom in her "hometown"?

Tao Ti urged him, and said softly and coquettishly, "Make a wish and I'll sing you a happy birthday song."

Pei Yan had no interest in making a wish, but wanted to hear her sing.

He had only heard her hum a tune when she was in a good mood, but he had never heard her sing a song properly.

"Okay, I'll make a wish." He stared at the candle, feeling a little silly.

"You have to close your eyes."

“……”Even more stupid.

But the little girl's face was full of expectation and seriousness, so he couldn't bear to spoil her fun and did as she said.

Pei Yan closed his eyes, and the next moment, a soft song rang in his ears, "Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you..."

After singing a song, he opened his eyes and blew out the candles.

Tao Ti came over curiously and asked, "Your Highness, what wish did you make?"

Pei Yan frowned slightly, "..."

He didn't make a wish just now, he was just thinking: The tune is really strange, and the lyrics are too straightforward, maybe the little girl made it up herself.

Seeing that he didn't say anything, Tao Ti didn't ask any more questions. "If you speak out your wish, it won't work. You'd better stop talking and eat your longevity noodles quickly."

Pei Yan hummed and looked at the bowl of fragrant noodles. The noodle soup was fresh and clear, and next to the golden fried egg were two green cabbages. A layer of chopped green onions and white sesame seeds was sprinkled on the soup. It was a simple bowl of noodles, but it was extremely warm and heartwarming.

He slowly finished eating under Tao Ti's gaze, put down his chopsticks, and a warm smile appeared in his dark eyes, "This is the best noodles I have ever eaten."

Tao Ti's eyes curved, "You like to eat it, so I will make noodles for you every year on your birthday from now on."

Pei Yan smiled and said, "You must keep your word."

It was late at night and they were ready to rest.

After Pei Yan took a shower, changed into pajamas, and walked to the bed, he saw that the dark blue curtain had been lowered somehow, covering the bed tightly.

Could it be that I was too tired and went to bed early?

He slowed down his pace and gently lifted the curtain, only to see Tao Ti lying obediently on the bed, with her long black hair loose and tightly covered with a thin quilt.

Although she closed her eyes, Pei Yan clearly saw her trembling eyelids.

Pretending to sleep?

Pei Yan smiled faintly, sat down beside the bed and moved closer, "Are you really asleep?"

Taoti held her breath.

Pei Yan's smile deepened in his dark eyes, and he teased her, "Since you're asleep, it's not good to waste such a good night..."

He reached his hand into the quilt, intending to tease her and tickle her. Unexpectedly, his slender fingers touched something soft and tender.

Pei Yan's eyes moved, and then dimmed a little.

He moved his hand a little higher; it was still smooth and without any fabric.

Seeing that the little girl's cheeks under the quilt were getting redder and her eyelashes were trembling violently, and she looked like she was about to lose her pretense, he seemed to realize something and raised his hand to lift the quilt.

Snow-white, graceful, curvy, slender legs, and a top that was so small that it couldn't be any smaller, with two straps on the chest tied into a bow shape.

Half-covered is the most alluring.

Pei Yan's Adam's apple rolled up and down, and he felt a surge of heat rushing to his waist and abdomen.

At this moment, the person on the bed opened her eyes, and looked at him shyly with her rippling pupils. Her voice was trembling with nervousness, but inexplicably, it had a bit of tenderness that made people feel pity for her.

"Husband, it's time to unpack the gifts."

After she finished speaking, she immediately covered her face in embarrassment.

Tao Ti only felt her heart beating so fast. Oh my God, she actually said it out loud. How embarrassing!

Would Pei Yan think that he was being unreserved? Would he not be able to accept it?

But before leaving, Qiongqi taught her some old driver's lessons, such as how to add some fun to couples and help enhance their relationship. That's why she specially made such a shameful little underwear, intending to give Pei Yan a birthday surprise on this special day.

Just as she pulled the quilt to cover herself, the man reached out, pulled the quilt away and threw it under the bed.

This way, she was completely uncovered.

Tao Ti was a little flustered. Seeing his dark eyes, she trembled and said, "I, I..."

Pei Yan's slender fingers slid across her curves, finally landing on the two laces, and slowly pulled them apart.

The small dress slipped off her body, revealing the scenery.

The corners of his eyes turned red and his breathing became heavier.

Suddenly, he leaned over and bit her earlobe, his voice hoarse but revealing an uncontrollable madness, "I like this gift very much."

Tao Ti felt his hot breath and curled up in fear like a little white rabbit that had accidentally walked into a wolf's den.

His kiss seemed to soothe her emotions, and also to vent his surging passion.

She was dizzy from the kiss, and when she came to her senses, she saw that the man's clothes were torn to pieces, his black hair was hanging down, and his handsome face was so beautiful that it was a bit enchanting.

His rough fingertips caressed her slightly swollen lips and he said hoarsely, "Now, I'm going to start tasting the gift."

His burning gaze made her nervous and she wanted to back out, but the man easily grabbed her ankle and pulled her towards him.

Tao Ti had a small jade bell tied on her wrist, which made a crisp and crisp sound, ding-dang-dang, one after another.

The light gauze curtain slowly dropped down, and the shadows between them were so vague that it was difficult to see clearly.

…

After struggling until midnight, the heavy rain finally stopped.

She leaned exhausted on his chest, her body sweating and sticky.

Her eyelids were heavy. She felt the man beside her move. Her voice was a little hoarse and gentle, "I'm so sleepy..."

Pei Yan realized that he was being too aggressive this time. His eyes were gentle as he kissed her pink and delicate cheeks. "Okay, no more. I'll carry you to wash up and have a good sleep, okay?"

She forced herself to close her eyes in a sleepy state and whispered, "Don't lie to me again."

Pei Yan said, "I won't lie to you."

He ate very well and was very patient. He cleaned her carefully and changed her into clean pajamas.

Tao Ti was in a state of half sleep and half wakefulness throughout the whole process. She was really tired and sleepy and didn't want to move a finger.

When she returned to the soft and clean big bed, she fell asleep in almost a second.

Pei Yan hugged her soft body, his big hands unconsciously touching her flat belly, his dark and cold eyes revealing a hint of anticipation.

He was so obsessed with the satisfaction of being one with her that he wished he could embed her into his bones and blood so that they could be together forever.

He kissed her hair and whispered, "Ati, let's have a baby, okay?"

A child that is a blend of their blood, a child that belongs only to him and her.

Tao Ti had no idea what he was saying and just hummed in confusion.

Pei Yan just took it as her answer and hugged her tighter with pleasure.

The night was dark, the curtains were drawn, and the two fell asleep together.

…

After Pei Yan's birthday, life in the Eastern Palace returned to peace and stability.

Tao Ti and Xu Wenchan opened a fried chicken shop. The tempting aroma of fried chicken attracted a steady stream of customers, and the business was booming. Every time the two of them looked at the account book together, they were as happy as two little mice who stole oil.

Pei Yan was getting busier and busier, so busy that sometimes she couldn't even have dinner with Tao Ti. Several times she cooked delicious food and wanted to wait for him to come back to eat, but while waiting, she fell asleep.

When she opened her eyes again, she was already lying on the bed, but the man was no longer beside her.

Linglong told her that when the prince came back, he saw her asleep, so he carried her to bed to rest.

As for the food she made, Pei Yan ate it if he could, and saved it for breakfast in the morning if he couldn't.

In any case, he didn't want to waste her kindness, so he would eat it.

Tao Ti didn't know why Pei Yan had become so busy, and occasionally complained to Qing He. Qing He replied, "It should be because my uncle sent him a lot of important tasks after seeing that the crown prince was well again. My father was only in charge of Longxi, and he was always overwhelmed when he was busy, let alone the crown prince, the successor to the throne."

Tao Ti also understood this, and she felt more concerned about Pei Yan's health.

She couldn't help with the court affairs, so she could only make more nutritious meals for him.

The days passed one by one, and in the blink of an eye it was November.

The most exciting thing in Chang'an City this month is that the second princess Pei Lingbi is going to surrender.