After the two had dinner together, Xiao Xuan originally wanted to summon Li Chengyan over, but when he looked at the person in front of him, he was struck by her graceful figure and ethereal beauty.
Suddenly, he didn't want to see anyone anymore; he just wanted to quietly stay with Ning Yin.
They had been officially husband and wife for some time now. Xiao Xuan was afraid that Ning Yin wouldn't be used to it, and he was also worried that Ning Yin didn't want to get pregnant so early, so he would just hold her to sleep every day and didn't do much else.
But Xiao Xuan was only twenty-one after the New Year, a time when a man's blood is still hot and vigorous. How could he not be distracted when holding such a beauty?
He reached out and brushed a strand of hair behind her ear, then wrapped one arm around Ning Yin's slender waist, resting her head against his chest, his handsome eyes full of doting affection.
After a short while, he suddenly spoke, "A-Ning, no matter what happens, I will not let you go, and I will not have any dealings with other women."
Ning Yin didn't understand why Xiao Xuan would suddenly say that, but she vaguely guessed something in her heart.
She quietly leaned against Xiao Xuan's chest and nodded. He was the only one she could rely on now, and she should give the man her complete trust.
Besides, Ning Yin had known Xiao Xuan for almost a year, and she knew his character very well.
Thinking about it, she suddenly felt that she should bear a child for Xiao Xuan.
Xiao Xuan is the current crown prince and the future emperor. It is indeed unreasonable that he has no children at his age.
Moreover, the emperor has made his stance clear today, saying he will no longer make things difficult for her. The emperor wants a grandson, and as his daughter-in-law, she indeed bears a heavy responsibility.
Ning Yin blushed, lowered her eyes to look elsewhere, and whispered, "Jingyuan, let's... have a child."
Her voice wasn't loud, but Xiao Xuan heard it clearly. The man's lips parted, and he looked pleasantly surprised.
If I heard correctly, Ning Yin just said she wanted a child!
He wanted a child; yes, he had long wanted to have a child of their own with Ning Yin.
Although Xiao Xuan really wanted a child, he had heard that childbirth was like going through the gates of hell for women, so he was reluctant to mention it to Ning Yin.
Even when he held Ningyin to sleep each night, he tried his best to restrain his inner desires.
But hearing these words from Ning Yin was undoubtedly the biggest surprise he had received in a long time.
Xiao Xuan laughed like a child, hugged her even tighter, leaned down, and stared intently at Ning Yin's shy face.
"Ah Ning, did I hear that right? Are you telling the truth..."
Xiao Xuan's heart was surging with emotion, and he couldn't wait to confirm it again.
"Um."
Ning Yin nodded and hummed in agreement. Feeling a little embarrassed by the man's gaze, she turned her head away.
Seeing that the person remained silent, Xiao Xuan smiled slightly and picked them up by the waist.
Ning Yin, who was suddenly lifted into the air, instinctively wrapped her arms tightly around Xiao Xuan's neck. The man strode out of the dining hall and headed towards the bedroom in Changxin Palace.
He couldn't wait to go to Zhaoyang Palace. Anyway, he had prepared Ningyin's clothes, so Ningyin could sleep wherever she wanted, as long as she was happy.
Xiao Xuan gently placed the person on the bed, his movements extremely tender.
On the day Ningyin was formally appointed as the Crown Princess, the old nanny had specifically taught her how to serve the Crown Prince as he went to bed.
During this time, Xiao Xuan did everything himself and never put on airs as the crown prince.
Their relationship was just like that of an ordinary couple, without any distinction of rank or the proper etiquette between ruler and subject.
"Let me help you change your clothes..."
Ning Yin's voice was soft, and her slender, fair fingertips were about to unbutton his shirt, but Xiao Xuan gently held her hand in his palm. Her fingertips emitted a pleasant herbal fragrance.
The flickering candlelight perfectly outlined the silhouettes of the two people.
Even though she was just sitting there doing nothing, Xiao Xuan felt extremely happy.
The moment their eyes met, Ning Yin's heart pounded. This time, her mind was unusually clear, and she knew what she was doing.
Although she had done it once before, her nervous body couldn't lie; she was afraid.
"Ah Ning, don't be afraid, I'll be very gentle."
He soothed Ningyin gently, as if coaxing a child. Ningyin blushed and buried her face in his neck, her voice trembling as she murmured, "Mmm."
Xiao Xuan's movements were very gentle, and he was extremely careful when his lips touched Ning Yin's. In order to take care of Ning Yin's breathing, he paid close attention to the woman's expression at all times.
When their feelings for each other were intense, Ning Yin would take the initiative slightly, but Xiao Xuan still kept the overall situation in control.
The wind and rain continued outside the palace. Several pear branches were broken by the gale and fell onto the windowsill, partially obscuring the enchanting spring scenery inside the green gauze curtains.
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The next day, as dawn broke, Ning Yin squinted and reached out to touch herself; there was no one beside her.
Xiao Xuan needed to practice martial arts for an hour every day before attending the morning court session, so he almost always got up before dawn.
When he got up, Ningyin was sleeping soundly, nestled against his chest.
To avoid waking Ningyin, he carefully carried her back to the pillow, and even changed and washed up outside the room.
Therefore, Ning Yin never knew exactly when Xiao Xuan woke up. Unlike the other concubines who had to pay their respects to Empress Dowager Zhang every day, she only needed to sleep until she naturally woke up.
After getting up and washing up, Ningyin thought of Chongyu, whom she had brought back yesterday, and decided to go and see if she had eaten breakfast.
To get to Chongyu's sleeping quarters from Changxin Hall, you need to pass through the East Palace Gate.
Ningyin was walking slowly with Suxin and Granny Zhang when she glanced at the doorway and saw a familiar figure kneeling there.
"Shen Jia... why is she still here?"
Before Ning Yin could speak, Su Xin behind her spoke first.
Su Xin's face was filled with anger, and she didn't want to see Shen Jia's appearance at all.
"Your Highness, Your Highness, you have finally agreed to see me."
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