Jun Zechen's sharp eyes quickly swept over the seemingly equally delicate young lady, and then he sat on the edge of the bed with an expressionless face.
"You sit down too."
Upon hearing this, Su Jingyao gently sat down.
There was a slight distance between the two of them. She sat sideways, her eyes constantly fixed on Jun Zechen.
Jun Zechen is worthy of being the male lead. His tall nose bridge is as delicate as a sculpture, and his thin lips are slightly pursed, revealing a sense of coldness and arrogance.
His eyebrows were as black as ink, and he looked very heroic. The few strands of black hair that flew diagonally into his temples added a bit of unruly and unrestrained style.
His profile is handsome and his facial features are impeccable, as if it is a masterpiece carefully carved by God.
Su Jingyao was satisfied with this face and could eat it. She was a bit obsessed with looks and was strict with herself and men.
In modern times, Su Jingyao has never had a single period since she went to college, and she has changed boyfriends one after another. To her, men are the stepping stones for her to climb up and the driving force for her to explore the stars and embrace the sea.
Jun Zechen keenly felt the scrutinizing gaze the woman cast on him from time to time, his lips became more and more stiff, and his tightly pursed lips revealed his determination.
Since he had already promised Ling Yue that they would be together for life, Ling Yue also gave up her freedom in the frontier and returned to the capital for him.
He would definitely stick to his promise and would never have anything to do with the woman in front of him.
"I've come here today just to explain something to you. The Crown Princess and I are already engaged, and our love is deep. And the Crown Princess is the only one in my heart, so I won't touch you."
His voice was as cold as a spring, without any emotion. After he finished speaking, he slowly turned his head and stared at her with eyes as sharp as an eagle.
Su Jingyao's face was as calm as a windless lake, like a pool of water that had never been stirred up, as if she had already known that he would not favor her.
She listened quietly, then the corners of her mouth rose slightly, outlining a faint smile, and her eyes revealed a gentle and pure light, like the warm spring sun, soft and warm, which made people feel pity.
"Your Highness, before I married you, I had already heard of the wonderful story between you and the Crown Princess. You two were in perfect harmony, and I shouldn't have intruded upon such a beautiful situation. However, I cannot disobey the Emperor's command..."
Su Jingyao's voice was soft and gentle, her tone full of helplessness, as gentle as a feather falling.
She slowly told the truth. This marriage was not only out of the prince's helplessness, but also out of her control.
"Please rest assured, Your Highness. I can accept that Your Highness doesn't like me, or even... doesn't even touch me."
After saying that, Su Jingyao frowned slightly, bit her red lips as tender as cherry blossoms, and a blush of shame appeared on her face.
As a woman, she felt very embarrassed to say such words.
Then she added, "But..." Su Jingyao hesitated, not knowing how to start.
"Just what?" Jun Zechen's eyes were fixed on her.
Su Jingyao lowered her head slightly, her eyes narrowed slightly, as if there were thousands of words surging in her heart, but she didn't know where to start.
After a brief silence, she took a deep breath, mustered up the courage to look up again, her eyes full of earnestness, as if a candle flame was flickering in her gaze.
"My father is the Minister of Chancellery, a worthy minister of the state. I do not want him to be criticized because of me. Therefore, I beg Your Highness to give me, and my father, some respect by allowing me to stay overnight in Xiyan Palace."
"I will not ask Your Highness to do anything. I will explain the reason when I pay my respects to the Crown Princess tomorrow morning. I will never destroy the relationship between Your Highness and your sister."
Jun Zechen listened to the woman's words, his brows slightly furrowed, his eyes lost in thought, as deep as the still water in a deep pool.
He had originally planned to have a clear talk with Su Jingyao tonight and then go to the study to sleep, but what she said made sense.
Su Jingyao's marriage was originally arranged by her father, the emperor, and her father was a second-rank minister, the head of the civil officials.
If she was treated so coldly on the first night of her wedding, it would not sound good if it got out.
Jun Zechen's gaze, like the calm waters of a lake, quietly fell on the woman beside him.
She lowered her head slightly, her curled eyelashes like dancing butterflies, casting playful shadows in the swaying candlelight.
Her pretty face, perhaps because of her makeup or her inner shyness, was faintly pink, just like peach blossoms blooming in spring.
She was truly beautiful, the most outstanding woman Jun Zechen had ever seen. This was his heartfelt evaluation.
But he never expected that the daughter of Shangshu Ling's family would be so kind and innocent.
He originally thought that when he said these words today, the woman would burst into tears, cry endlessly, or even try her best to seduce him.
But she was so calm and composed, and just bravely expressed the reasonable demands in her heart. Her clear eyes were sincere and firm, making it difficult to refuse.
But every woman has many faces, and he wouldn't completely believe her just because of what she said today.
Jun Zechen nodded slightly and said "hmm" lightly, which was considered as his agreement to stay overnight in Xiyan Palace tonight.
When Su Jingyao heard that the man agreed to stay, she felt relieved and the corners of her mouth rose slightly, revealing an innocent and relieved smile.
She said softly, "Concubine, thank you, Your Highness."
Then she asked a little unnaturally: "Your Highness, do you need me to change your clothes?" There was a hint of subtle tension in her voice.
"No need." Jun Zechen's voice was filled with the indifference that had accompanied him since he entered the bedroom.
"Okay, then I'll go wash up myself."
Su Jingyao moved to the dressing table, sat down gracefully, and gently removed her bright makeup. Then she slowly took off the pearl hairpin on her head. Her black hair fell like a waterfall, sparkling with a soft luster.
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