Rivals meet
The umbrella fell to the ground at his feet. Chen Han stood there, letting the raindrops soak his clothes.
She couldn't understand why Xu You had broken his promise to love and stay together with her when they made that vow in the general's mansion...
Why is that? Is it because of Chen Sheng? Or is it because she hasn't been by his side all these years?
"Ayu, what exactly do you want? Do you still love me...?"
At this moment, Chen Han's thoughts were no longer those of the upright female general she once was. She wondered what her future held.
If I can't have it, I'll destroy it...
*
The next day
Chen Sheng doesn't have the habit of waking up early, but Xu You does.
Despite being overworked last night, he still woke up at the appointed time.
"Don't move, sleep a little longer," Chen Sheng mumbled, tugging at Xu You's clothes.
Xu You frowned. "I can't sleep."
Chen Sheng, still sleepy, let go of his hand. "Then you get up first, I'll sleep a little longer."
Xu You: "No, according to etiquette, we should offer tea to the Prime Minister today."
"Hmm... It's still early, I'll sleep a little longer. Let me know if anything comes up."
As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Sheng fell asleep, and even when he was woken up, he was still half asleep.
Xu You tried calling her a few times, but Chen Sheng didn't respond much, so he stopped calling and let her get some sleep.
"Master, Guard Li says she wants to see you. Should I refuse her?" the servant asked.
Xu You pondered for a moment and said, "Tell her to wait in the front hall first, I'll be there shortly."
"promise."
After he passed away, the door remained tightly shut.
Xu You took off her high-necked red dress, bent down and pulled Chen Sheng up, forcing her to wake up.
"What's wrong now?" Chen Sheng asked, rubbing his eyes.
Xu You tore off her clothes, pointed to her neck, and said, "Give me a kiss."
"What? Say that again?!" Chen Sheng immediately woke up, wide awake.
Xu You let go of her and pulled her clothes up again. "If you don't want to, I'll find someone else."
"No! Please don't!" Chen Sheng crossed his arms. "You can only be my husband."
Xu You glanced out the window and deliberately asked, "You'll only marry me?"
"Uh-huh!"
"Then, give me a kiss, a really hard one," Xu You said again.
He had a cool and aloof appearance, spoke with a serious demeanor, and had a hint of spring between his brows. His eyes were still swollen, making him look both innocent and alluring.
"Can we wait a bit...?"
"What's wrong?"
"I...haven't brushed my teeth yet..."
Xu You: I don't mind at all, and you still care?!
*
Xu You didn't tell Chen Sheng before going to meet her "love rival" alone.
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When Xu You arrived, Li Mo was sitting in his seat with a serious expression, looking restless.
Upon seeing Xu Youlai, Li Mo immediately stood up, bowed, and solemnly greeted, "Fourth Prince."
Xu You frowned, but still agreed.
What followed was a terrible silence.
After a moment, Xu You looked outside, unexpectedly breaking the silence.
He straightened his collar, deliberately revealing the blush on his neck.
Xu You's neck was long and fair, like the finest jade, and the blush on it was striking and dazzling.
Actually, he didn't need to go to such lengths. After a night of indulgence, his face was no longer as pristine as before.
Xu You's face had some bruises, like teeth marks or hickeys. Her eyes and lips were red and swollen, as if she had been severely abused.
"Your Highness, I have other matters to attend to and must take my leave now."
Li Mo felt a little uncomfortable, but he still forced himself to say those words.
"Mm." Xu You nodded in response.
As soon as Li Mo left, Chen Sheng came in.
Chen Sheng smiled at Xu You, "You're quite capable, Fourth Prince."
"Ahem, Your Highness..." Xu You blushed with embarrassment as she recalled her unrestrained behavior.
Chen Sheng realized something was wrong and quickly changed his tune, "Husband, Ah You~ do you like her?"
"Come on, don't call me that." Xu You was still blushing, but she said this with certainty.
What should he be called then? So many people who are close to him call him "Ayou," and last night she said "Aiyo" naturally, but she was forced to change it.
Chen Sheng: "Then what should I call you?"
"Whatever you want, just don't call me Ayou."
Ah... Chen Sheng was speechless for a moment.
"What else should I call you if not Ayou? Oh?" Chen Sheng called out tentatively.
Xu You: "Let's call him Fourth Prince for now, we'll talk about it when you think of something else."
“But you weren’t bothered just now…” Chen Sheng muttered, staring at the serious Xu You, and couldn’t help but laugh. “Fourth Prince, it’s getting late, time to serve tea!”
"Okay, I understand. Let's go together." Xu You straightened her sleeves and glanced at Chen Sheng.
Chen Sheng nodded with satisfaction, hoping that her husband would become gentle and considerate towards her.
When Chen Sheng and Xu You arrived at the hall, the Prime Minister and Madam Wang were already seated in the main seats, and Chen Han and Xu Chen had just finished serving tea.
The two of them arrived so late... it seems they really were too late.
Seeing Chen Han's undisguised arrogance, Chen Sheng couldn't help but recall last night. In a flash, the scene of Chen Han and Xu You making love in the original novel came rushing back to him. Suddenly, he was filled with rage again.
Suddenly, Chen Sheng felt her arm being pulled, and she couldn't help but wince in pain. She glanced at Xu You, who was pulling her to serve tea, feeling both love and hate.
Prime Minister Chen smiled kindly and said, "You two have just gotten married and are in the midst of a sweet and loving relationship. Why don't you both go out and have some fun today to strengthen the bond between the young husband and wife?"
"Yes," Chen Sheng and Chen Han answered in unison.
Chen Sheng: As expected, the tea ceremony was as concise as in the original novel, almost negligible, although I still don't have many words to say in this chapter...
"Don't get distracted." Xu You tugged at Chen Sheng's sleeve and followed the others out.
Chen Sheng asked, "Do you like things like rouge and face powder?"
Xu You ignored her and kept walking forward, saying, "I don't like it."
Oh no!!! She's been scammed!!! No wonder Xu Nuo said Chen Sheng wasn't the real Chen Sheng; she'd been suspicious all along!! Poor acting, she was exposed too early!
Chen Sheng was speechless, feeling like a million grass mud horses were running through his mind!
"What's wrong with you again?" Xu You stopped and reached out to touch Chen Sheng's forehead. "It's nothing serious."
Xu You's hands are fair and slender with distinct knuckles; appreciating them is a great treat for anyone with a hand fetish!
Chen Sheng thought. He decided to temporarily put all his worries aside and not worry too much.
"Stop touching me." Xu You pulled her hand away from Chen Sheng's caress.
She handed him a handkerchief and gently wiped him clean.
Chen Sheng said he felt hurt.
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