Chapter 28 Sachet as a Gift
This man is really... unfair.
It's just a kiss here and there. We're an old married couple; we've kissed at least eight hundred, if not a thousand.
What's there for her to be coy about?
Thinking of this, Tian Yao steeled her heart and pressed her lips to Cui Yunzhou's face, leaving a red mark even after a brief touch.
Seeing the red marks on Yunzhou's cheeks, Tianyao's face instantly turned bright red, and she whispered shyly.
"Come here, I'll wipe it off for you."
"We'll clean it up in a bit, once we're in the carriage. Aren't you in a hurry to get to the palace? Let's go."
Cui Yunzhou immediately stood up, moved his face to a height that Tianyao couldn't easily wipe, and naturally took Tianyao's hand, walking side by side with her outside.
Along the way, many maids and guards saw it, and they all lowered their heads, looked away, and dared not look any longer.
After they got into the carriage, just as the driver was driving the carriage toward the palace, Cui Yunzhou reached out and pulled Tianyao, who was about to wipe the red marks on his cheek, into his arms.
"What are you trying to do now? Behave yourself."
Tianyao sat in Cui Yunzhou's lap, glaring at him angrily, and said.
"Nothing much, I'll just enjoy these last moments, is that not allowed?"
Cui Yunzhou lowered his head, buried his face in Tian Yao's neck, and stared at Tian Yao with sparkling eyes, whispering.
Tianyao: "..."
I'm speechless.
Is this really necessary? It's not like it's a matter of life and death.
"Are you planning to never see me again?"
Tianyao's fingers gently touched Cui Yunzhou's cheek, wiping away the red marks little by little, and she asked in a very ordinary tone.
Cui Yunzhou was taken aback upon hearing this. After a moment, he reacted, suddenly raised his head, sat up straight, and stared intently at Tian Yao, confirming her presence with a solemn voice.
"Yao'er, do you mean that even after we divorce, I can still treat you the same way I do now?"
After the divorce, will he still be able to hug Yao'er whenever he wants, kiss Yao'er whenever he wants, and sleep in the same bed with Yao'er whenever he wants?
Tianyao sat on Cui Yunzhou's lap and couldn't help but chuckle when she saw his tense and serious expression.
She raised her arms and gently hooked them around Cui Yunzhou's neck. She tilted her head slightly, a pleasant smile playing on her lips. Her dark eyes seemed to speak volumes as she spoke in a light and cheerful voice.
Why not?
"What, you're planning to marry and take concubines right after we divorce?"
Upon hearing this, Cui Yunzhou's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly shook his head, shaking it as fast as a rattle drum, vehemently denying it.
"That will absolutely not happen, I promise."
"Hmm, don't speak too soon, after all, life is too long."
Tianyao smiled and replied casually.
After replying, she leaned forward, gently resting against Cui Yunzhou's chest, and murmured softly.
"Don't move, let me lean against you for a bit."
"You're right. After all, these are our last moments. It would be a shame not to enjoy them."
Cui Yunzhou's heart pounded, and a happy, satisfied smile spread across his face.
Sure enough, Yao'er was also reluctant to part with him.
Look, isn't she also cherishing her last moments with him?
Most importantly, Yao'er said herself that she was willing to maintain a close relationship with him after their divorce.
I'm so happy, incredibly happy.
Fortunately, he didn't give up and resort to desperate measures like begging and pleading. Otherwise, he would have lost his image, his charm, and his attraction to Yao'er. Yao'er certainly wouldn't have been willing to maintain a close relationship with him after their divorce.
That's great, he's on the right track.
...
After an incense stick had burned, the carriage stopped and arrived at the palace gate.
Cui Yunzhou got off the carriage first. After getting off, he didn't walk forward, but stood beside the carriage, looking up, waiting for Tianyao to get off.
Tianyao lifted the carriage curtain and stepped out. She saw Cui Yunzhou's outstretched hand and smiled gently.
She reached out and gently placed her hand on Cui Yunzhou's. Cui Yunzhou immediately grasped her hand, helped her down from the carriage.
This scene was witnessed by Yan Qingyan, who had just come out of the palace. He stood there, his gaze indifferently fixed on Tian Yao.
He had always wanted to thank her.
Because of her, the Censorate came into being; because of her, the position of Censor-in-Chief came into being.
He was the first Censor-in-Chief, the first head of an agency to oversee all officials.
The power he now wields is so great that even the prime minister or the general would not dare to underestimate it.
It can be said that half of the credit for everything he has now goes to the princess.
Therefore, upon seeing the case of Madam Cui defaming the princess, he did not hesitate to approve the death sentence.
This was his small token of gratitude to her.
But most likely, she had no idea about any of this.
Or perhaps, she simply doesn't care about any of this.
She didn't care that his life had been changed by her words.
She didn't care, but he desperately wanted to thank her.
She was like a goddess, casually scattering countless treasures, yet she didn't even bother to look down at those who received the treasures and wanted to thank her.
He looked at Tianyao, whose gaze was fixed on Cui Yunzhou, and wondered when her gaze would linger on him, even for a second.
As he was thinking about these things, he saw Tianyao and Cui Yunzhou walk past him hand in hand, not even sparing him a glance.
My mother said that he looked like a god, with rare silver hair and rare silver eyes. Anyone who saw him would be amazed by his beauty.
But Mother was wrong. She not only didn't marvel at his good looks, but she didn't even glance at him.
"Your Highness!"
Suddenly, Yan Qingyan turned around abruptly and called out to Tian Yao in front of a large crowd, including numerous guards and Cui Yunzhou.
Tianyao: "?"
Hearing the sound, she stopped in her tracks, looked puzzled, and turned to look at Yan Qingyan.
They had no connection whatsoever; they were complete strangers. Why would she call him that?
"Lord Yan, what brings you here?"
Tianyao remained calm and spoke in her usual tone as she asked.
She knows him!
She knew his surname was Yan!
Yan Qingyan was startled and hurriedly stepped forward to bow to Tian Yao.
Then, she took out a peony sachet embroidered with silver thread from her sleeve and handed it to Tianyao.
"This is a thank-you gift, to express our gratitude to Your Highness for proposing the establishment of the Censorate."
Tianyao was taken aback. So that's how it is. She was wondering why he suddenly called out to her when she had no connection with Yan Qingyan.
"Lord Yan, there is no need to thank me. I was just speaking casually that day. It was His Majesty who made it a reality. Lord Yan, if you want to thank someone, thank His Majesty."
"As for the sachet, Lord Yan can use it himself. I don't need it. Farewell."
After speaking politely and distantly, Tianyao turned around, took Cui Yunzhou's hand, and continued walking towards the palace.
Yan Qingyan lowered his head, a bitter smile on his face.
Sure enough, he knew she didn't care at all, and even knowing that he was grateful to her, she still didn't care.
He slowly straightened up, lowered his eyes, and his gaze fell on the sachet.
He made this sachet himself, and he also personally selected the spices inside.
But she refused, saying she didn't need it.
Yes, she is Princess Qionghua of the Great Wei Kingdom, His Majesty's most beloved younger sister. She has everything she wants, so why would she lack an ordinary sachet?
Yan Qingyan silently put the sachet back into his sleeve, turned around, and walked towards his carriage.
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