After that night of intimacy, their relationship improved, and Chu Changning was no longer confined to his home.
But men who have tasted the forbidden fruit are truly terrifying; Yan Beimo is an insatiable beast.
Chu Changning had been drinking cold medicine, and her body couldn't take it, so she could only try to avoid him.
With the house arrest lifted, Taozhi bought back all the fake travel permits.
"Princess, is the Marquis really going to leave Yandu in a month?"
During the meal, Taozhi quietly asked a question.
Chu Changning sipped his osmanthus soup and nodded faintly.
The night before last, when that scoundrel was tormenting her again, a secret order arrived.
He didn't try to hide it from her and simply put his arm around her while looking at her.
It's an urgent military situation in Jiangdong.
She asked him a few questions tentatively before she learned that he was going to Jiangdong.
Once he leaves, it will be her chance to leave Yandu.
We may never see each other again in this lifetime.
Thinking of this, Chu Changning touched the scar below his shoulder and composed himself.
Faced with the power and influence of powerful aristocratic families, she was like an ant, unable to win.
never mind.
The freedom that follows is more important.
"Has the princess really made up her mind?"
Can a princess who has lived a life of luxury really endure the hardships of wandering and displacement?
Chu Changning smiled, "I've thought it through."
Yan Beimo only saw her as prey. Such a ruthless person would kill her without mercy once he lost interest.
After their bodies became entangled, she tested his limits time and again, gambling on her importance in his heart.
As it turned out, they were not even as good as a dog.
She no longer dared to be arrogant because of his favor, nor did she have the mind to please him. She would go along with him first, lower his guard, and wait for an opportunity to leave.
The thought had barely crossed her mind when a sharp, radiating pain shot through her stomach. Her face paled, and she curled up in agony.
"Princess, what's wrong?"
Chu Changning clutched her stomach and lay down on the soft couch.
Taozhi hurriedly tried to call the doctor, but was stopped by her.
"No, don't alert anyone else."
Taozhi was anxious, "You've been in pain for several days, how can you not see a doctor?"
Chu Changning's forehead was covered in a fine sweat, and she bit her lip tightly.
"It must be from drinking cold medicine. Just bear with it."
She wouldn't give birth to Yan Beimo's child, nor could he find out that she was secretly drinking cold medicine.
If that unpredictable madman knew she was secretly drinking cold medicine, who knows how he would torture her.
"Just bear with it a little longer, and you'll be free in another month."
Taozhi felt sorry for her, but there was nothing she could do, so she could only gently rub her hands.
Chu Changning curled up in pain, and in her dazed state, she saw Tao Zhi with teary eyes, and her heart stirred slightly.
In her previous life, she served an organization and had no relatives. After coming to this other world, she found warmth.
She took a deep breath and couldn't help but think.
Once we leave the vortex of power within the aristocratic families, we can take Taozhi and travel freely throughout this beautiful land, indulging in food, drink, and entertainment.
Chu Changning was in pain for a long time before finally falling asleep on the soft couch.
Taozhi tucked the blanket around her and was about to leave when a maid came to report that the Marquis had asked his wife to attend to him in bed.
Recently, many generals have been coming and going in the mansion, and Chu Changning has been intentionally avoiding Yan Beimo, so he used this excuse to hide in the west room to rest.
This place is located in a remote area with few guards, but it is situated on a high ground. Living in the attic, one can overlook the beautiful scenery of the entire Junhou Mansion.
Yan Beimo assumed she liked the scenery and that he was indeed very busy with official duties, so he agreed.
Now that she's finished with her work, she should return to the main courtyard.
"It's so late, Madam has already gone to bed."
The maid outside hurriedly said, "It was the Lord who sent someone to deliver the message. This servant had no choice."
Under the moonlight, a group of people stood downstairs. Taozhi walked to the railing, glanced at them, and sighed inwardly.
She returned to the room and quietly woke Chu Changning.
"Princess, the Lord requests your return."
The candlelight flickered inside the room.
Chu Changning slowly opened his eyes and leaned out the window to glance at the view.
"It's already dark, let's move it tomorrow."
After saying that, she drifted off to sleep again.
Peach branch, "---"
Main courtyard study.
Yan Beimo had just finished bathing and was leaning against a soft couch, idly flipping through a book.
A guard entered and bowed in greeting.
"Where is Madam?"
A gauze lamp was lit inside, casting a dim light on his gentle features.
The guard lowered his head even further.
"The maid said that the lady caught a chill last night and has already retired for the night."
Upon hearing this, Yan Beimo paused slightly as he flipped through the scroll and asked.
Have you seen a doctor?
"No."
Yan Beimo's expression turned calm. He slowly stood up and gave his orders.
"Summon the imperial physician."
"yes."
Taozhi never expected that the Marquis would come to the west in the middle of the night.
She just made up an excuse, thinking it was so late and no one would bother to do anything, but unexpectedly, she ended up bringing a doctor with her.
She was terrified and quickly followed the others in bowing.
Yan Beimo stepped past them, ordered the doctor to wait outside the door, and went in himself.
The room was dimly lit, and the moonlight illuminated the shadow of a person on the soft couch by the window, making it appear as a slightly raised mound.
He walked over gently, picked the person up, and carried them back to the bed.
Chu Changning woke up as soon as he came in, but she didn't want to look at him, so she closed her eyes and pretended to be asleep.
Yan Beimo placed her on the bed, touched her forehead, and paused.
He carefully examined her eyes, grasped her wrist, and took her pulse.
Chu Changning had no idea that this madman knew medicine, and his heart skipped a beat.
She pretended to turn over and woke up groggily.
"Husband--My lord--"
Yan Beimo's expression was meaningful as he watched her wake up.
"woke up."
"Oh, what brings you here?"
Chu Changning calmly withdrew her hand and snuggled into his arms.
Yan Beimo reached out and hugged her, his eyes gentle.
"They said you were sick, so they brought a doctor to take a look at you."
Having said that, he pulled her clothes tighter and was about to call the doctor in.
Chu Changning instinctively leaned forward and tightly covered his mouth.
Yan Beimo was caught off guard by her actions and was stunned for a moment.
Their eyes met in the darkness.
Chu Changning awkwardly withdrew his hand and explained, "I just caught a cold, I'll be fine after a nap, no need to trouble yourself."
"The doctor is right outside the door, it's no trouble at all."
"---"
"No need, I'm really all better now," Chu Changning said, quickly changing the subject, "Are you done with your work?"
Yan Beimo gave her a deep look and then spoke.
"It's chilly here, I'll go back to the main courtyard tomorrow."
Chu Changning felt a headache coming on at the thought of having to please him every night after returning home.
But she didn't want to argue and fall out with him at this critical juncture.
She obediently hummed in agreement.
Yan Beimo reached out and touched her leg, asking gently, "Have you applied any medicine?"
"Um."
"Does it still hurt?"
Chu Changning rolled his eyes inwardly; even wolves wouldn't be so dishonest.
"A little."
Upon hearing this, Yan Beimo decided not to torment her any longer. He got up, took off his clothes, and carried her to the bed.
Chu Changning nestled in his arms, then leaned back a little, feeling somewhat uncomfortable.
"Behave yourself."
With a crisp snap, her face turned bright red.
That lunatic.
Yan Beimo could see in the dark and saw that her cheeks were flushed and a faint smile appeared in her usually cold eyes.
He tightened his grip, then lowered his head and kissed her on the cheek.
Chu Changning was afraid he would come again, so she quickly murmured, "It's too late today."
"Give me a kiss."
After saying that, he sealed her lips with his.
Inside the dimly lit tent, the two embraced each other tightly, locked in a passionate embrace.
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