As the night deepened, Xu Wanying lay in bed, deeply sensing the state of the person beside her.
The man lying next to her was completely still, lying very soundly, and you couldn't even hear his breathing. The men of the Jiang family were all martial artists, and concealing their presence was instinctive for them.
Moreover, there was a safe distance between them, so she shouldn't have noticed. However, the man's aura was too strong, and she always felt a fire burning through the quilt, making her feel hot and his presence very strong.
[Host, why can't you sleep? Are you waiting for something? You're not waiting for Jiang Chengli to do something to you secretly, are you?] The system had been in a state of fear and trepidation, and after a long silence, it finally couldn't help but speak up.
Xu Wanying scoffed: "What do you mean? Here we go again. You know that if I'm unhappy, he doesn't necessarily have to take the initiative. I can just roll over and hug him. We're husband and wife, after all. Even if the King of Heaven himself came, he couldn't stop us from doing what husband and wife do."
Upon hearing this, the system became even more anxious, though its tone became much more polite: "Host, please calm down. I didn't say anything discouraging. It's just that Jiang Chengli has always been eccentric, cold, and utterly inconsiderate. Remember when he first met you? He grabbed your neck, practically wanting to kill you on the spot."
What kind of experience can a man like that offer you? Besides, he's a complete novice, he has no idea how to pamper a woman. Instead of experiencing married life with him, you'd be better off finding a jade dildo. Do you even know what a jade dildo is? You've probably seen them in museums, those vibrators that give you an exhilarating feeling, much more comfortable than a man…
The system was clearly going all out; in order to prevent the two from consummating their marriage, it even started introducing her to ancient sex toys, which were completely unbearable to hear.
[System, you're shameless! You're doing this dirty work to keep Jiang Chengli chaste. You're a gossip system, not the owner of a sex shop. And you're even introducing me to toys? What, does Jiang Chengli want a chastity memorial arch? If he's intimate with other women, does the whole world have to go extinct?]
Xu Wanying instantly saw through its trick and was so angry that she laughed, unable to resist making sarcastic remarks.
The system coughed lightly, clearly realizing that what it had just said was indeed a bit outrageous.
[That's not what I meant, host. Do as you please. System retreats.] The system quickly backed down and wisely withdrew, clearly afraid that if it stayed to observe, it would ramble on and anger the host. The system decided to clean up the mess itself.
After struggling with the system for a while, Xu Wanying strangely felt sleepy.
Although she was still a little nervous about sharing a bed with a strange man, the warmth emanating from Jiang Chengli made her feel sleepy.
She yawned, relaxed, and soon fell into a deep sleep.
Jiang Chengli naturally sensed it, and after she fell asleep, he got up and went to the study.
Ultimately, he still wasn't used to sharing a bed with someone else. Having another person beside him always reminded him of the suffocating feeling of being locked up around Xing Xiaoya.
After Jiang Chengli returned to the Marquis's residence, he did not get close to Xu Wanying and spent his days hiding in his study, only telling others that he was trying to recover his memory.
***
Princess Zhaoyang was directing her servants to pack their belongings; clearly, she was about to leave the princess's residence.
"Zhaoyang, you were looking for me?" Xing Xiaoya lifted her long skirt and walked in gracefully.
“Yes, my maternal grandmother misses me, so I need to go to the palace for a few days.” Princess Zhaoyang nodded.
“I originally wanted to take you to the palace this time, but my grandmother just recovered from a minor illness a few days ago, so it wouldn’t be good to trouble her with someone. I’ll take you to the palace to visit her next time.”
Upon hearing this, Xing Xiaoya's eyelids twitched. Princess Zhaoyang was truly favored, as she was able to bring a commoner like her into the palace to pay respects to the Empress Dowager.
She was secretly delighted, but she couldn't show it on her face. Instead, she retreated to advance.
"Zhaoyang, don't say that. I am just a commoner, a country girl as everyone calls me. How could I possibly enter the palace to see the Empress Dowager?"
Zhao Yang, who had been watching the servants packing clothes, immediately turned her attention to them upon hearing this, her face showing disapproval.
"Xiaoya, why are you saying such self-deprecating things again? I'm just saying you can handle it; what others say doesn't matter. Besides, Grandmother is a very tolerant and gentle person. She wouldn't look down on anyone because of this little issue of status. She likes people with strong character the most, and if she saw you, she would definitely like you very much."
It must be said that Princess Zhaoyang's words instantly calmed Xing Xiaoya's emotions and even made her feel a little smug.
"Okay, I believe what you say. I'll wait for you at the manor." Xing Xiaoya nodded and gave her a gentle smile.
"I'm leaving Jin'er with you. She's my trusted maid. If anyone bullies you, don't be afraid; Jin'er will stand up for you. Of course, if someone deliberately sends her away to upset you, don't worry either. I'll get back to settle things for you. I'll see who's so blind as to provoke me!"
Zhao Yang was clearly worried about her, giving her all sorts of instructions and even leaving his trusted confidants behind to take care of her.
After a tearful farewell, Zhaoyang left the princess's residence.
Princess Zhaoyang was her backer in the princess's mansion. When this backer left, Xing Xiaoya immediately felt uneasy, always feeling guilty and insecure. Jin'er immediately stepped forward to comfort her, which made her relax.
However, this relaxed atmosphere did not last long. The day after Princess Zhaoyang left, a nanny came to inform her.
"Miss Xing, a carriage from the Marquis of Zhongyi's residence is here to pick you up. Please get ready and come with this old servant."
Xing Xiaoya was stunned when she heard this and didn't know how to respond.
Jin'er was very quick-witted and immediately introduced her to Xing Xiaoya: "This is Granny Li, who serves Her Highness the Eldest Princess. She is the kindest person."
Jin'er first praised Granny Li a few times, then immediately asked her questions, and took out some silver and stuffed it directly into Granny Li's sleeve.
"Granny, why is the Marquis of Zhongyi's residence sending a carriage to pick up Miss Xing? Is this on the orders of Third Master Jiang?"
This process was incredibly smooth. Compared to the arrogant and domineering Princess Zhaoyang, the maidservants serving the princess were very well-mannered. Presumably, only such observant servants could stay by the princess's side for so long.
Granny Li accepted the money without hesitation, her serious expression softening considerably, replaced by a faint smile.
"It's wonderful news, fantastic news! The Marquis of Zhongyi's mansion has specially sent Madam Jiang to fetch Miss Xing, and they've also given the servants of the Princess's mansion a lot of reward money. Miss Xing, please go quickly!" Granny Li's tone was very enthusiastic.
Upon hearing this, Xing Xiaoya's heart raced, and she asked urgently, "Granny, what incredible good news is this?"
"Oh, Miss Xing, you'll only know when you get there, but anyway, it's a great thing," said Granny Li, reluctant to speak.
Xing Xiaoya's heart pounded even faster. What incredible good news could it be? Could it really be to get her into the Marquis's mansion and pair her up with Brother Dazhuang?
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