The room suddenly fell silent, and the scent of pears, along with the chilly wind, whistled in.
The cold wind blowing outside the door cleared Chu Changning's head a bit.
She was so enraged by his harsh words that she almost broke off all ties with him.
"Princess."
Taozhi walked in cautiously, followed by a maid who bowed as she entered to tidy up the room.
Chu Changning snapped out of her daze and tried to take the clothes back to her previous residence, but was stopped by the nanny who came in.
After their unpleasant parting that day, the two never spoke to each other again.
Although they both lived in the front yard, Yan Beimo deliberately ignored her. After finishing his business outside, he would go straight to the study and stay there at night.
Chu Changning didn't care, but what she couldn't stand was being confined to her home.
"Princess, it's time for the shopkeeper to deliver the goods."
A peach branch whispered in her ear.
"This servant cannot leave the manor, how can I go to get it?"
Chu Changning tightened his grip on the storybook and asked in a low voice, "Can't we climb over the wall like before?"
"I wonder if the commander of the manor has discovered something, the patrols are so tight that there's no way to keep things under control."
"---"
Taozhi scratched her head. "I haven't picked up the medicine from the doctor you took me to before."
Chu Changning pondered for a moment and then instructed, "Have someone go to the small kitchen and make some of that scoundrel's favorite late-night snacks, and bring them over."
"yes."
As night deepened and the autumn wind grew chilly, Chu Changning took a late-night snack to the study.
As soon as she stepped onto the stone steps, the guards standing outside the door stopped her.
"My lord is busy."
Chu Changning said, "Please go and inform them."
The surroundings were quiet at night, but the people inside the house could hear the noises outside.
"Let her in."
Chu Changning pushed open the door and entered. Upon entering, he found that the study was full of adults discussing matters.
By the window, a young man in white stood against the light, half of his body in shadow, listening to the report from the official behind him. His deep features revealed no clues about his expression.
She tightened her grip on the tray, wanting to turn around and leave.
Yan Beimo glanced at her sideways, then sat down at the desk.
The candlelight flickered, and the atmosphere in the room was somewhat stagnant.
The adults around felt uneasy, exchanging furtive glances, unsure whether to continue speaking.
Rumor has it that the Marquis of Yan and Princess Jinling were only superficially compatible, sharing the same bed but dreaming different dreams.
The incident of Jinling being humiliated at Xie's flower-viewing banquet a couple of days ago has been widely discussed. Although it was a misunderstanding, the fact that Marquis Yan did not take any action afterward further confirmed the rumors of discord between the two.
They were all confidants of the Marquis of Yan, and the matters they discussed were all military secrets, which could not be told to a woman, let alone an unfavored lady.
Therefore, they all kept quiet.
"continue."
Suddenly, the man in the main seat spoke in a gentle voice.
The official who stepped forward to report paused for a moment, not daring to look at Chu Changning behind the beaded curtain, and continued his report.
Chu Changning hadn't expected the room to look like this before she came in.
Seeing that Yan Beimo was ignoring her, she pursed her lips, picked up the plate, and quietly walked out.
"If you had the guts to kick me, why are you running now?"
A cold, emotionless voice suddenly broke the silence, interrupting the official report.
Instantly, the room fell silent. Everyone looked at each other with surprise, watching the spectacle with awkwardness.
The officials reporting on official business quietly stepped aside.
Chu Changning paused slightly as he felt the gazes coming from all directions, and suddenly felt as if he were being pricked by needles.
She glanced at him sideways.
"That night, Changning was reckless and offended you, my lord. Here are some of your favorite snacks. You and the other officials are busy with official duties, please go ahead."
After saying that, she bowed and was about to leave.
Yan Beimo leaned back in his chair in front of his desk, raised his cold eyes, looked at her, and sneered sarcastically.
"You hit me, is a late-night snack enough to make up for it?"
Chu Changning knew he was petty and didn't want to argue with him, so she turned away.
He, however, was relentless, saying, "Once you leave this door today, don't ever kneel down and beg me again."
Chu Changning, "---"
Gentlemen, "---"
That sounds a bit like a spiteful remark.
Chu Changning ignored him and stepped over the threshold.
With a loud crash, teacups shattered on the floor, startling everyone so much that they dared not even breathe.
The man's gentle expression turned erratic and unpredictable, and the atmosphere around him suddenly became tense.
The adults trembled with fear, wishing they could gouge their own eyes out.
When they came to discuss military affairs, they never expected to witness the Marquis of Yan's private affairs.
Chu Changning was genuinely startled when he saw him lose his temper in front of so many people.
She glanced furtively at the spilled tea, managing to maintain a gentle expression on her face.
"Since you have other matters to attend to, I will wait for you in the inner room."
After saying that, she lifted the beaded curtain and walked into the inner room.
Hearing her soften her tone, Yan Beimo suppressed his sinister expression. The moment she approached, he grabbed her waist and pulled her into his arms.
Chu Changning stiffened and nestled obediently in his arms.
The others kept their heads down, not even glancing over.
"Go back first."
Upon hearing their master's words, the officials immediately stood up, bowed, and hurriedly left.
Whether official business is important or not is another matter; they don't want to be caught in the middle and become pie in the sky, nor do they have the guts to look into the private affairs of the Marquis of Yan.
Inside, silence fell.
Thinking of the gaze directed at him on this trip, Chu Changning hesitated for a moment before lifting her head from his embrace.
"I was reckless that day, please forgive me, my lord."
"Call me husband."
His gaze was intense, fixed on her face, his eyes filled with aggression.
Chu Changning suddenly recalled the debauchery he had indulged in on the bed those past few days.
He loved to force her to call him "husband" until her voice was hoarse and her eyes were red before he would let her go.
She suppressed her inner thoughts, softened her body, and reached out to wrap her arms around his waist, behaving meekly.
"My husband."
Yan Beimo stared at her without saying a word.
Unable to fathom his thoughts, Chu Changning tentatively leaned in and kissed him.
The moment their lips touched, his eyes darkened, and he immediately took the initiative, pressing her head down and kissing her fiercely.
Under the moonlight by the window, the two embraced and kissed, becoming increasingly out of control.
Chu Changning gradually couldn't take it anymore and reached out to push him.
He was displeased, tightened his grip on her waist, pressed her against the table behind her, and untied her belt.
The two kissed passionately, their lips meeting.
Chu Changning was so weak from the kiss that low, broken moans escaped her lips.
But for some unknown reason, he suddenly bit her.
Blood seeped from his lips.
He breathed heavily in her ear, "Don't let me hear those words again."
Chu Changning was in pain from the bite. She touched the blood seeping from her lip and was so angry that she wanted to curse.
She held back.
"Um?"
A cold, indifferent gaze swept over her, and she nodded slightly.
Seeing this, Yan Beimo's expression returned to its usual calmness, and his movements softened as he lowered his head to kiss her tenderly.
Chu Changning didn't stand on ceremony; she hooked her arms around his neck and obediently responded.
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