Chapter 47 Consort Su Has Changed a Lot
Xie Shang looked at the ink stains on her cheeks and lips, and a captivating smile appeared on his lips.
Jiang Fenghua felt his innate aloofness vanish instantly. In the afterglow of the setting sun, he seemed like a different person. His smile was as warm as the sun. Jiang Fenghua sat at her desk and stared at him, almost mesmerized.
His hands never stopped moving as he reached out and gently touched the corner of her lips, wiping them carefully. The more ink he spread with his fingertips, the deeper his smile became, and soon he had painted two small mustaches for her.
His pupils were as black as ink, and she saw her own face stained with ink in his eyes. Suddenly, she grabbed his hand and saw that his fingers were already blackened with ink.
Jiang Fenghua instantly understood, and her face flushed red. She could imagine how embarrassed she was. She picked up the brush and was about to draw on Xie Shang's face.
Xie Shang was quick and took off running. He couldn't let her catch up. Jiang Fenghua lifted her skirt and chased after him with her long legs. Because of her dance practice, her waist was as flexible as a willow branch. She could easily pull back from a split and catch up again. Her posture was quite heroic.
The entire ancestral hall was filled with the sounds of their joyful chasing and playing. Her figure was graceful and beautiful, like a poem or a painting, and every movement was light and graceful.
Xie Shang then realized that it wasn't only women like Su Tingwan who practiced martial arts who were heroic and valiant.
Jiang Fenghua was the same; she had gradually entered his heart.
In front of the ancestral tablets, Xie Shang brazenly embraced her waist and kissed her lips, showing no disgust at the two little mustaches on her lips.
Jiang Fenghua went along with his madness and antics, knowing it was because Xie Shang was infatuated with her and she wanted to capture his heart and enter his inner sanctum—that was all.
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Xie Shang then took her to see the emperor.
The Emperor found her copying impeccable, because Jiang Fenghua had performed exceptionally well at the ancestral hall these past two days, and Xie Shang had demonstrated his remarkable abilities in court. Therefore, after only two days, the Emperor allowed them to leave the palace.
Unlike when she entered the palace, Jiang Fenghua lay quietly in Xie Shang's arms with her eyes closed. Her breathing was even, and she drifted off to sleep, sleeping soundly.
By the time they arrived at Prince Heng's residence, it was completely dark. Jiang Fenghua seemed to be still half asleep, so she changed her position and hugged his waist as she continued to sleep.
Xie Shang wanted to wake her up, but thinking of her exhaustion last night and the fact that she had been copying books all day, he reached out and pulled her into his arms, carrying her directly off the carriage.
Jiang Fenghua was oblivious. Hongxiu and Lianye, who were guarding outside the Prince's mansion, saw the Princess being carried off the carriage again. Filled with worry and anxiety, they gave a slight bow, "Princess, what happened..."
"She's asleep. I'll carry her back to Lan Yue Pavilion. Don't disturb her; she's too tired." With that, he carried her into the palace with tender eyes.
Hongxiu and Lianye thought the princess was injured again, but after they were relieved, they realized that the prince seemed to treat the princess differently.
On the other side, Su Tingwan hid to the side, feeling extremely sad. In the end, A Shang had broken their promise.
Aunt Yunfang stood quietly and upright behind her. She said, "Consort, do you still believe that Prince Heng will only love you and that he will be loyal to you? Right now, there is only Jiang Fenghua, but there will be many more women in the future. Consort, you should make plans as soon as possible."
Su Tingwan's nails dug tightly into the pillar, a fierce glint in her eyes. She had been bewitched by Jiang Fenghua. "What can I do to make the prince change his mind, or at least become his woman?"
"Consort, you are now the prince's woman. You just need to wait for an opportunity..."
"I mean his real woman. I want to make sure A-Shang can never forget me." Su Tingwan had tried several times, but Xie Shang hadn't consummated their marriage. Now she finally realized the crisis.
Yunfang whispered something in her ear, and Su Tingwan's eyes widened after hearing it. She bit her lip, made up her mind, and finally nodded, "Auntie, go and make the arrangements!"
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Xie Shang carried Jiang Fenghua directly into the bedroom and placed her on the bed. Before he could leave, she was startled awake. She lazily opened her eyes and saw Xie Shang seemingly lying on top of her. "Your Highness, where are we?"
"We're back at the manor. You should rest well first. I still have to go to the yamen to handle some official business." Xie Shang brushed aside her messy hair and couldn't help but kiss her delicate face. He still had to go to the yamen, and perhaps he would have to go on a long trip.
Jiang Fenghua rolled over and hugged his neck, her red lips glistening. "I slept too soundly. It's already dark outside. Your Highness, please don't work too hard. Take good care of yourself. I'll be waiting for you to come back."
Xie Shang nodded, and after whispering sweet nothings to her for a while, he got up and left.
The dormitory door was wide open, and through the screen, Hongxiu and Lianye could hardly believe their eyes. Just now, the prince had taken the initiative to kiss the princess.
After Xie Shang left, Jiang Fenghua lay in bed, still unwilling to get up. Her body had been tense all day, and she was too tired.
Lianye approached and said, "The relationship between the Princess and the Prince has improved quite a bit!"
"I have already consummated my marriage with the Prince in the palace." Her expression returned to normal; consummating her marriage with Xie Shang was part of her plan.
Lianye instantly understood. So that's how it is. So the prince still couldn't escape the princess's clutches. If Consort Su knew about this, wouldn't she be furious?
Hongxiu told Jiang Fenghua about what had happened in the mansion these past two days: "With Aunt Yunfang serving Consort Su, even Granny Wang can't get a word in edgewise. Granny Wang clearly received the Empress's order to enter the mansion to discipline Consort Su, but Aunt Yunfang obstructed her. Even in the kitchen, Aunt Yunfang interfered, only sending the best food to Tanxiang Courtyard. She ate better than the mistress."
Jiang Fenghua thought of Consort Su's attitude towards the Empress, and realized that Yun Fang was just a dog relying on her master's power.
Jiang Fenghua has been married into the Prince's Mansion for so long, but the management of the mansion has never been handed over to her. It is still being managed by Steward Cheng.
After Prince Heng married, according to etiquette, the princess should have taken charge of the household affairs, but Xie Shang did not think of this, which shows that his affection for her was not very deep.
It just so happens that she doesn't like him either. I have money in my purse, so let them do whatever they want. It'll be better if they just cause a huge scene.
In his previous life, Xie Shang handed over the management of the royal household to Su Tingwan without a second thought, and she lived a very successful life.
Jiang Fenghua didn't care at all. The Sandalwood Courtyard wouldn't bankrupt the Prince's Mansion. Right now, all she wanted to do was sleep. She hadn't rested well for two days and was exhausted. "Hongxiu, even if the sky falls, don't wake me up. I need to catch up on my sleep."
Hongxiu felt a pang of heartache. When they changed the princess's clothes, they found that her body was covered in marks, which meant that the prince must have tormented her quite a bit.
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Su Tingwan knew that Xie Shang had left the manor as soon as he came out of Lan Yue Pavilion without even glancing at her. Her sense of loss grew stronger. Men really were heartless creatures; he had forgotten her so quickly.
Xie Shang returned very late after finishing his official duties. Su Tingwan changed into a pink dress and walked gracefully to him, saying, "This concubine greets Your Highness."
She had her hair styled in an exquisite snake bun, and her delicate makeup made her look petite and charming. He said gently, "Wanwan, it's so late, why aren't you asleep yet?"
"I was worried about Your Highness! I've been waiting for you." Su Tingwan imitated Jiang Fenghua's coquettish manner. She took his hand and said in a sweet voice, "Your Highness is not in the manor. I have learned a lot of etiquette, needlework and embroidery, and I have also learned to cook. I even made a midnight snack."
Xie Shang was surprised that Su Tingwan could cook. Seeing her cautious manner, he realized that he had indeed neglected her a few days ago. He hugged her back and said, "I'll just sit in your courtyard for a while. I am indeed hungry. I have just taken over the position of Prefect of the Capital and have been busy with the affairs of the government. I have neglected you. Are you angry, Wanwan?"
"I'm not angry, I just missed you," Su Tingwan said casually. "You're a prince, so you should delegate some things to your subordinates."
Xie Shang wanted to do a good job as the Prefect of Jingzhao. He didn't want his father to look down on him, so he did everything himself without saying a word.
Jiang Fenghua said that preparation leads to success, while lack of preparation leads to failure; if one plans one's words in advance, one will not stumble; if one plans one's actions in advance, one will not be troubled; if one plans one's conduct in advance, one will not feel guilty; if one plans one's path in advance, one will not be impoverished.
He wanted to visit Jiang Shaofu.
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