For the next two days, Ning Qing spent his time relaxing in the Flourishing Flower Courtyard, summoning several concubines each day to show off their talents, play the zither, dance, and have a great time.
Today is the third day after the wedding, and the princess's carriage was waiting outside early to pick up Ningqing and take her to the palace.
Ning Qing was woken up early in the morning, feeling extremely annoyed. After washing up, she lifted the carriage curtain with a cold face and saw the person sitting inside.
Today, Wu Chenxi was wearing a pale yellow, high-waisted ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress) that made her skin look even whiter and more beautiful. Her hair was styled in a fairy-like bun, with gold hairpins on both sides. The hairpins swayed with her movements, making her look quite lovely.
Her delicate and beautiful face lowered when she saw Ning Qing.
Ning Qing got into the car and sat opposite her, with a small low table between them.
Ning Qing glanced at her and asked softly, "Is the princess feeling any better?"
Wu Chenxi looked up at Ning Qing and replied softly, "Much better, thank you for your concern, Prince Consort."
Ning Qing, unaware of his own thoughts, said, "I would also like to thank the princess for her generous gift. I am quite fond of those beauties."
Wu Chenxi thought to herself: Ha, he looks like a gentleman, but unfortunately he can't escape the vulgarity.
He said coldly, "If the prince consort likes them, I can send you some more."
Ning Qing's eyes brightened even more upon hearing this. "Very well, then I thank the princess in advance."
Wu Chenxi lowered her eyes again and remained silent, seemingly lost in thought.
Ning Qing picked up a piece of white pastry from the table and ate it. It was sweet and had a faint floral fragrance.
Ning Qing picked up a piece with her other hand and handed it to Wu Chenxi. When Wu Chenxi looked up at her, she deliberately curved her lips into an alluring smile and said softly, "Princess, would you do me the honor?"
Wu Chenxi raised her hand slightly to take the pastry, then quickly lowered her eyes. Ning Qing's alluring smile was still replaying in her mind, and she covered her rapidly beating heart with her hand.
Wu Chenxi cursed Ning Qing in her heart. What a dissolute man! According to the news that came back, Ning Qing had not stepped out of the mansion for the past two days. He was just playing and fooling around with the concubine that she had sent over.
Thinking about these messages, her heartbeat slowly returned to normal. Wu Chenxi placed one hand on her chest, feeling absurd. How could her heart beat faster for a man? She needed to see a doctor when she got back.
Ning Qing was unaware that Wu Chenxi suspected he was sick because of his smile. He poured another cup of tea, his beautiful, fair fingers supporting the bottom of the cup, and handed it to Wu Chenxi once again.
Wu Chenxi stared at the beautiful hand for a moment, and Ning Qing smiled with satisfaction. Seeing that the other party did not take it, she pushed the teacup forward again.
Wu Chenxi took the teacup, held it in her hands, and lowered her head, seemingly lost in thought.
Ning Qing didn't make any further moves. Given their situation, too many actions would be off-putting. Today, she only needed to leave an impression on him.
The carriage soon came to a stop, and Ning Qing got off first, standing still and reaching out to support Wu Chenxi's arm.
When Ning Qing's hand touched her arm, she clearly felt her body stiffen.
The two entered the palace and arrived at the Phoenix Palace, where the Empress resided.
There was also a middle-aged emperor, and sitting beside him was a woman in brocade robes, her hair adorned with jade ornaments, a vibrant green that was quite striking.
The two men bowed politely to the two men sitting opposite them.
The emperor smiled and asked the two to sit down, saying that they were family and there was no need for formalities.
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