Chapter 1528: 1523: Anxious to Return Home to Accompany the Princess

Chapter 1528: Chapter 1523: Anxious to Return Home to Accompany the Princess

In the icy snowscapes of Beiling City, if she could have someone like Qin Muyan to hold her through the night, she wouldn’t need to cover herself with such thick blankets, nor would there be a need to heat the great hall to such warmth with ground heating.

Qin Muyan staying with her alone for the night could save many things; she also wouldn’t need to pester her mother, preventing her from accompanying her father.

Thus, Qin Muyan accompanied Rong Yun for the entire night and Rong Yun didn’t stand on ceremony either, letting him warm her belly all night long. In the morning, she was even more audacious, directly sleeping on top of him.

A night passed, and Rong Yun felt as if she had drunk ten bowls of bird’s nest to replenish her blood, instantly feeling spirited and full of vitality.

Seeing the man sleeping beside her, she pouted with disdain, “Ugly man.”

So tall and upright, his face isn’t round at all, not pleasing to the eye!

But as she looked down, seeing his hand resting on her belly, she found it quite useful. So when Qin Muyan wanted to get up, Rong Yun held on to his hand, unwilling to let go, “I’m cold, warm me up a bit more.”

It was her first time encountering someone like Qin Muyan who could provide such warmth, and she simply couldn’t bear to let go.

Qin Muyan chuckled, with a hint of helplessness, “Your Highness has to attend the morning court.”

“Not going!” Rong Yun said petulantly, tilting her chin up.

“That won’t do.”

“Then hold me and go together.”

“That’s even less possible.”

Qin Muyan rubbed her little head, “Have you ever seen your father holding anyone while attending court in Beiling?”

“That, no,” Rong Yun said with a pout, an innocent look on her face. “Father says the royal court is a place for men, and as a little princess like me, there’s no need to go to such a place and suffer.”

Qin Muyan laughed and shook his head; his little wife was indeed a spoiled and pampered little princess.

She was so cherished in Beiling, he couldn’t bear to wrong her either, but the morning court couldn’t be delayed, so he negotiated with her, “When Your Highness comes back from the court, I’ll warm your belly again, is that okay?”

Rong Yun acted spoiled but wasn’t willful; she nodded, “Then you must remember to come back early, otherwise, I’ll be in pain for a long time.”

“Alright.”

Qin Muyan’s eyes bent with a smile, a tender look spread across his resolute face, and he felt an unusual sensation in his heart.

For the first time, he felt a sense of belonging heading back to the prince’s mansion; someone was waiting for him, which made the meaning of returning somewhat different.

Thus, after court, he was in a hurry to leave, and even when Qin Rulie invited him to stay for lunch, he declined.

Qin Rulie, seeing his eagerness to depart, asked curiously, “What’s going on? Is your prince’s mansion on fire, that you’re in such a rush to leave? Usually, you would stay in the palace for meals with your Imperial Aunt and imperial grandmother without me having to ask.”

Before he was married, the prince’s mansion was just a place for Qin Muyan to rest; he often stayed the night in the palace, considering the palace more familiar, like his own home. Today, however, seemed different.

Qin Muyan said, “The Princess has a stomach ache; she already mentioned she wanted to wait for me to return and accompany her. I’m afraid she might be getting anxious waiting.”

“What?” Qin Rulie was greatly shocked, the memorials in his hand no longer appealing. He revealed a face full of curiosity, “Your progress with the Princess has been this rapid?”

They had only been married for two months, and they were already inseparable like this?

Wasn’t he just recently concerned that the Princess was still too young?

“Emperor, don’t detain Muyan any longer, please let him return to the mansion quickly. His little Princess must be flipping over in pain waiting for him,” the Empress laughed heartily.

Passing by Qin Muyan, she even cast him a smile.

Feeling embarrassed, Qin Muyan had originally revealed this matter merely to reassure the Imperial Brother, Imperial Sister-in-law, and imperial grandmother, showing that his relationship with Rong Yun was good. But at this moment, he felt he might have overplayed his hand.

The Empress performed a curtsy to Qin Rulie and offered him a cup of tea soup, covering her mouth with a light laugh: “The emperor may not know, but the Scarlet Flame King’s Princess came down with a painful period yesterday, and it seems quite severe. Our Imperial Brother also feels the pain in his heart, having taken care of her the entire night. He almost couldn’t bear to come to the morning court today. Keeping him here now, the Princess must be pining at the prince’s mansion.”

Hearing these teasing words, Qin Muyan felt even more awkward.

“This is indeed my mistake. I will reward the Princess with some nourishing supplements, and you should return to the mansion quickly. Ride a horse back, don’t take a sedan chair,” said Qin Rulie, waving his hand. He immediately ordered the chief eunuch to bring a fine horse to the palace gate for Qin Muyan.

Qin Muyan accepted the reward and left for the mansion without saying a word, his tolerance wearing thin under the unusual, smiling glances from many court officials along the way.

After Qin Muyan’s departure, the Empress stayed with Qin Rulie in the imperial study dealing with state affairs. Qin Rulie asked the Empress, “How did you find out about things in the prince’s mansion?”

“I am the Empress. Could the talk of the harem and the prince’s mansion not reach my ears? This is not a bad thing, you know. The Emperor and I were both worried that Muyan and Princess Beiling might not be happy together. But now, it seems they really have taken a liking to each other. The Emperor can be somewhat relieved,” the Empress said understandingly.

Stroking his beard, Qin Rulie chuckled, “If that is truly the case, it would be wonderful. When dining with the imperial grandmother today, tell her about this; it will make her happy.”

At today’s lunch, Qin Rulie and the Empress relayed the matter to the Empress Dowager, who smiled continuously upon hearing and even drank an extra bowl of ginseng chicken soup.

Having eaten her fill, she put down her utensils and spoke contentedly, “I knew it, these two children are truly affectionate. That young girl is really endearing.”

Qin Rulie and the Empress felt the same way, wanting to dote on the delicate Miss themselves.

But Qin Ge had a different view, “Muyan has always been one to consider the bigger picture. Now that the political marriage between the two countries is a reality, whether he likes Princess Beiling or not, he can only spoil her and present the appearance of a married couple in love. Regardless of how young Princess Beiling actually is or how wilful she may be.”

Qin Rulie and the Empress’s expressions turned somewhat solemn upon hearing this.

They were also worried about this point. Qin Rulie’s brows furrowed tightly while the Empress said softly, “Aunt, the news today came from Muyan’s mansion, there should be no falsehood in their marital affection. Plus, the way Muyan hurried back to the mansion today did not seem feigned.”

Qin Ge gave her a look, “The news from his mansion hasn’t even come to my attention yet, and it’s already reached your ears, the Empress?”

The Empress nodded slightly, then remained silent without arguing further.

Her source of information was indeed from a nanny close to Rong Yun, who had stayed at the palace for some days and made acquaintances with some people there, thus messages were exchanged.

Having been in the harem for many years, she was not unaware that this news seemed a bit contrived.

“Forget it! Why make such a big deal out of this as a mother? Is it necessary for you to personally observe whether Muyan loves his wife or not? The child may be young, but as long as Muyan likes her, why must you monitor them so closely?” The Empress Dowager sighed while looking at Qin Ge.

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