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Yun Yue and Yun Bi were busy soaking a cloth in cold water for Xiao Yao and applying it to her. He Yu watched with concern, "Does it hurt?"
"Of course it hurts," Xiao Yao rolled her eyes. "I haven't even figured out the situation, and she slapped me right away. How arrogant can she be?"
"It was my oversight; I should have left two of my people by your side. That way, she wouldn't have been so arrogant," He Yu said apologetically, his eyes filled with concern that made Xiao Yao feel somewhat helpless. After a moment of hesitation, Xiao Yao steeled herself to change the subject, "By the way, I heard that if it weren't for marrying me, she would actually be Consort Xuanping, right?"
He Yu laughed out loud, full of disdain in his voice, "Her? Do you think that's possible?"
"Why not?" Xiao Yao thought for a moment. "No matter what, she's still the second daughter of the Wei Zheng General's Residence. Although she's not a legitimate child, she's favored and much more distinguished than me, a commoner with no status."
"I don't know if she's more distinguished than our Daughter-in-law, but I do know that I could never marry her. Even if I agreed, the Emperor wouldn't allow it," He Yu said as he pinched Xiao Yao's cheek, his words filled with certainty.
"Why not?"
"Do you know who her elder sister married?"
"Isn't it the Fourth Prince?" Xiao Yao recalled what Sun Ruoyun had said earlier and seemed to remember that Sun Ruoyun mentioned this.
"Exactly," He Yu replied. "The Fourth Prince married the legitimate daughter of a third-rank general. If I were to marry a concubine, what do you think the Emperor would think?"
Xiao Yao's mind turned as she glanced at He Yu uncertainly, "...Forming factions for personal gain?"
"Close enough," He Yu nodded.
If that were the case, Xiao Yao understood.
"Moreover," He Yu leaned down and whispered in Xiao Yao's ear, "the Fourth Prince is the biggest threat to the Crown Prince's ascension. How could I possibly stand against the Crown Prince?"
Xiao Yao's eyes widened in disbelief as she looked at He Yu, "This matter... you and I? Aren't you afraid...?" Aren't you afraid I'll sell information to others?
After all, she hadn't known this Xuanping Wang for long; it was impossible to trust him to such an extent. Even if they were to become husband and wife, some matters—especially those concerning court secrets—didn't necessarily need to be disclosed to her.
Seeing the look in Xiao Yao's eyes, He Yu smiled gently as he patted her head, "It's fine; I trust you."
Alright, Xiao Yao admitted that her heart was shamefully stirred by those words, and two patches of red appeared on her face.
"By the way, you're back. Didn't my Elder Brother come back with you?" Xiao Yao asked curiously, the blush on her face still lingering. Seeing this, He Yu felt a surge of joy and replied with a smile, "Ziyuan was called to help as soon as he entered Hanlin Academy. The Emperor has been needing an Editor for the library these past few years, and Hanlin Academy is short on staff, so naturally, they kept Ziyuan around to assist."
"Pfft..." Just starting his job and already being assigned tasks, Xiao Yao could only silently light a candle for her Elder Brother.
"Ah, right! Do you want to eat watermelon? It's been really hot lately. I saw there's a well in the backyard, so I put the watermelon there to cool it down. It should be just right to eat now!" Xiao Yao said with a smile.
"That sounds great! I just came back from the palace and haven't had a drink of water. Eating some watermelon would be refreshing."
"Okay, let's go!" Seeing that He Yu had no objections, Xiao Yao pulled him towards the backyard. He Yu smiled and let her lead him along. The guards nearby were quite surprised; although their lord usually appeared carefree and playful, he was actually quite stubborn inside. Given his high status and the Emperor's favor, it seemed only the Emperor could command him.
This future princess was merely a future princess after all; how could she command him? It showed just how much the lord liked this girl.
The watermelon was pulled up from the well, still carrying a slight chill. The round watermelon with its green skin looked very refreshing.
Seeing Xiao Yao's eager expression, He Yu found it adorable and instructed with a smile, "Go cut it up and bring it to the front yard."
"Yes." Although the order was given to one of Xiao Mo Yi's servants, this was their lord; who would dare disobey? The servant quickly agreed and rushed into the kitchen with the watermelon while He Yu and Xiao Yao headed to her courtyard.
After all, they were about to get married; matters of the boudoir weren't really secrets anymore. As Xiao Yao thought this, He Yu's eyes sparkled with joy as they entered her room.
The main house wasn't large; it consisted only of a hall and east-west side rooms. Next to the courtyard was a storage room and a servant's room.
He Yu looked around and said, "When you marry over, your courtyard will be much larger than this."
"My courtyard?" Xiao Yao paused for a moment and foolishly asked, "Aren't I going to live with you?"
Xiao Yao didn't have much knowledge about ancient customs. Besides knowing that the Queen and the Emperor didn't live in the same room, she had no idea that female masters had separate courtyards in royal residences. She thought it was wasteful to have separate living quarters for men and women when it wasn't even a palace.
However, upon reflection, she felt that such an arrangement seemed reasonable; after all, he was a prince who must discuss many confidential matters. It wouldn't be convenient for her as a woman to live there. Realizing this made Xiao Yao feel quite foolish. She stammered, "Then... forget what I just said..."
On this side, when He Yu heard Xiao Yao's nonsensical remark, he was initially taken aback but then laughed heartily. He pulled Xiao Yao into his arms and kissed her forehead. "Of course! Originally, we planned for you to live separately so you wouldn't feel constrained. If possible, living together is definitely best!"
"You don't object?" Xiao Yao found it strange; she thought He Yu was just stunned into silence and didn't actually like this.
"Why should I object? You are you, and you are my wife. Sharing a bed is only natural!" He Yu said decisively and without hesitation.
...
Xiao Yao felt as if she had pushed herself into an endless abyss...
Sharing a bed... is that really okay?
However, if she backed out now, it would be too late. Xiao Yao could only try to salvage the situation, "I... I don't sleep very well. I kick people and steal the blankets."
"It's fine," He Yu said completely unconcerned. "I'll just hold you tightly in my arms, and you won't be able to move at all."
"..."
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