Sitting stiffly for over an hour, listening to the rambling words of her superior, Tong Wanyan could barely keep her smile on her face.
When Emperor Kangxi dismissed Yinreng, Tong Wanyan was moved to tears.
The young wife followed Yinreng back to Yuqing Palace, and as soon as the door closed, she collapsed into Yinreng's arms.
"Your Majesty, we're finally home. My back aches, my legs aches, and my heart aches. I don't know why the Imperial Noble Consort would remember someone like me. I was so scared today." Tong Wanyan snuggled against Yinreng, making his eyes burn with desire.
Yinreng patted her back and said softly, "I'm sorry to have wronged you. There's no conflict between the Imperial Noble Consort and Yuqing Palace, so it's fine for you to go and keep her company occasionally. I think Father Emperor is very satisfied with you, so what you're worried about won't happen."
Tong Wanyan looked up at Yinreng with pleading eyes: "Your Majesty, you know everything!"
Yinreng affectionately tapped her forehead, leaving a red mark, and then he felt sorry for her.
"How could I not know that you tossed and turned all night? Now that you are my princess, and the eldest Tongjia clan has finally gotten her wish and entered my fourth brother's courtyard, no one will talk about this anymore. Besides, not many people know about the last-minute change of personnel, and those who do know will not say a word."
Tong Wanyan tugged at Yinreng's sleeve and said softly, "I understand the reasoning, but I can't help but worry that the Emperor will hold me accountable later. I don't mind, after all, the ignorant one is from my family. But if this implicates you, my lord, and strains the brotherhood between you and the Fourth Prince, then even if I die a hundred times, it will be of no use."
Yinreng stopped his mischief, his hand that was around Tong Wanyan's slender waist.
"Is this what you're worried about?" Yinreng stared into her eyes.
Tong Wanyan blinked, puzzled. "Otherwise what?"
Yinreng felt as if his throat was blocked, and he couldn't speak.
"It's nothing. I am the Crown Prince, I'm not afraid of these things." Yinreng's voice was much more sincere than usual.
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