Chapter 355: Getting the big thing done
"In that case, let's get today's important matter done."
The fat meat was within his reach, but he couldn't eat it, which always made him feel itchy.
The feeling was even more unbearable than grinding meat with a blunt knife.
Lu Zhiran made up her mind, stretched out her long arms, hooked them around his neck, and offered her red lips.
Xiao Yanci no longer hesitated and quickly took the initiative, conquering the area.
At the critical moment, she called out, "Wait..."
Xiao Yanci looked at her impatiently. Could it be that she had changed her mind at the last minute? He was afraid that he would go crazy if he was suffocated.
"Yuanpa."
Xiao Yanci didn't care about that at all. "No need for all that red tape."
Lu Zhiran was very concerned, "I never consummated my marriage with Chu Yian."
Only the falling of blood can prove this.
Xiao Yanci reached out and gently stroked her cheek, "This prince knows."
Even if they consummated the marriage, he wouldn't care.
Since he chose to marry her, he had no right to care.
Lu Zhiran still insisted that this Yuanpa was for Concubine Rou to see.
No matter how well Concubine Rou treated her and how much she harbored no grudges against her, she was still her mother-in-law after all.
She didn't want to leave any handle that could be used to provoke or talk about their relationship in the future.
The night watch was slow outside the window, and occasionally the night wind blew across the red silk in the corridor, and the rustling sound could not cover up the soft panting and moaning.
The hibiscus tent was warm, and as they embraced each other, she subconsciously grabbed a corner of the quilt, but touched the longan left on the bed - it turned out to be the "Early Birth of a Baby" that had been hidden when the tent was spread out. Now it was pressing against her palm, like a panicked heart.
The candle wax silently piled up, casting overlapping shadows on the tent.
By the time dawn broke in the east, the pair of red candles had already burned out.
In the tent, the two people who had worked hard all night were still sleeping soundly. The maids did not dare to disturb them, but today, they had to go to the palace to pay their respects to the Emperor and Concubine Rou, and there was no time to waste.
In the end, it was Grandma Gao who knocked on the door and woke them up.
When Lu Zhiran woke up, she found herself embraced in a broad and strong embrace. She felt warm and comfortable all over.
After moving my body, I felt sore all over.
Everything that happened last night flooded into her mind, and her face turned red instantly.
When she looked up again, Xiao Yanci had already woken up and was looking at her intently with a gentle smile in his eyes.
Lu Zhiran pushed him and said, "It's time to get up. We have to go to the palace to express our gratitude."
Xiao Yanci's voice was lazy. "It doesn't matter if it's later. We've all been through this before, so Father and Mother will understand."
Lu Zhiran: ...
Her face turned even redder, and she pushed him away in embarrassment and stood up by herself.
As soon as the masters made a move, the maids came in one after another and helped them wash and dress up.
The maid was tidying the bed and soon found the handkerchief, which had clear bloodstains on it.
The maid immediately put the Yuanpa away and handed it to Grandma Gao.
When Grandma Gao saw this, a satisfied smile appeared on her face.
Cui Fu and Dan Yan saw the whole situation, their faces were beaming with joy, and they felt proud.
Although their princess is a second-time bride, her body is innocent. From now on, no one in the palace will be able to gossip about this matter.
After getting dressed and having breakfast, the couple went out together.
Xiao Yanci's gaze kept lingering on Lu Zhiran, with a blatant passion that made her feel uncomfortable all over.
After getting on the carriage, the man's gaze was still persistent, which finally made Lu Zhiran annoyed.
She raised her eyelids and glared at the man angrily.
"Why are you staring at me like this?"
Xiao Yanci chuckled softly, "You thought the princess would never look at me."
Upon hearing this, Lu Zhiran knew that he did it on purpose, and her face became even more embarrassed. She didn't know whether to stare at him or avoid him.
Xiao Yanci was thick-skinned and asked in a low voice, "Are you feeling any worse?"
Lu Zhiran felt even more embarrassed and wanted to cover his mouth with her hand.
Xiao Yanci said to himself, "I'll just go through the motions when I enter the palace, and I'll be back to rest soon."
Lu Zhiran immediately retorted, "I'm not tired!"
Xiao Yanci looked at her with a half-smile, "Oh? Then tonight..."
Lu Zhiran's expression immediately changed and he blurted out.
"Don't even think about it!"
If she comes again tonight, it will be the death of her!
Xiao Yanci chuckled a few times, his eyes full of teasing.
Lu Zhiran finally realized that he was teasing her on purpose.
This man was able to maintain gentlemanly propriety before marriage, but he never expected that he would lose his composure in front of me after marriage.
He went further and reached out to hold her soft hand, interlocking their fingers without question. Lu Zhiran felt a little uncomfortable, but did not struggle.
After getting off the carriage, Lu Zhiran hurriedly tried to break free, but he had no intention of letting go.
"It's only natural for me to hold my princess's hand. What's the problem?"
He had wanted to do this for a long time, but he had no legitimate reason to do so before. Now that he had a legitimate reason, how could he miss the opportunity?
Seeing that he insisted, Lu Zhiran had no choice but to let him go.
She had a dignified look on her face, but her steps were light, and there was a brightness in her eyes and eyebrows that she was not aware of.
The two first went to pay a visit to Emperor Defeng.
"Your son/daughter-in-law pays homage to His Majesty, Father."
Emperor Defeng looked at the two people in front of him, his gaze swept over Xiao Yanci, and a smile appeared in his eyes.
"It's really different after getting married. They both look much more stable."
Xiao Yanci said with a serious expression, "I am now a man with a family, so I can no longer be as casual as before."
Emperor Defeng laughed three times when he heard this. "It seems that it is time for you to get married."
Xiao Yanci thought to himself, that's not the case. They should have intercepted Lu Zhiran and Chu Yian before they got engaged four years ago, so that the two of them wouldn't have to take so many detours.
Emperor Defeng turned his gaze to Lu Zhiran. "I heard that all the women from Jinxiufang went to add makeup to your face yesterday? Were the makeup gifts they brought you all made by hand?"
Lu Zhiran nodded in agreement, and the admiration in Emperor Defeng's eyes was beyond words.
"Thinking back to this time last year, it was you who established the shelter and took in the people affected by the disaster. Then you asked me for permission to establish Jinxiufang."
"Today, Jinxiufang has begun to take shape and is operating smoothly. This year's commercial tax has doubled compared to previous years. Not only will the people be grateful to you, but I will also reward you handsomely."
Lu Zhiran was extremely terrified and said, "I am unworthy of this position..."
Xiao Yanci, who was standing by, interrupted her directly and said bluntly, "Father, how do you want to reward me? My princess is not short of money."
Emperor Defeng really hadn't decided what reward to give.
He spoke gently, "Do you have any unfulfilled wishes? Just ask, and I will grant them."
This grace is a great honor.
But Lu Zhiran did not dare to be arrogant and make any excessive demands.
Just now, the matter of the imperial merchant flashed through her mind.
If she asked, the emperor would most likely agree.
But she quickly gave up the idea. It would be inappropriate for her to ask for it first.
The Luo family's imperial merchant qualification should be obtained through the Luo family's real ability. She can only play a supporting role, but she cannot ask for it.
Otherwise, even if the emperor didn't say anything at this time, there was no guarantee that he wouldn't feel contempt and dislike for the Luo family in his heart.
Lu Zhiran thought about it and soon came up with an idea.
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