Seeing that she had finally behaved herself, Yun Lie rested his chin on the top of her head with satisfaction. "I don't need to do anything. Just sleep well."
Although he didn't see it with his own eyes, just hearing from Steward Chen that she was so busy yesterday that she didn't even have a proper meal, and seeing her huge box of account books, Yun Lie could understand how hard she had worked.
He was naturally annoyed that she had slept with him so openly on their wedding night, but he wouldn't really blame her.
Compared to all the grievances she suffered for him, this was nothing.
****
When Luo Cuiwei woke up again, it was already broad daylight.
Seeing that no one was beside her, she sat up, feeling both annoyed and relieved, and tugged at her hair. After calming herself down, she got out of bed to change and wash.
Hearing her commotion, the maid waiting outside immediately brought in a stack of clothes, walked around the screen, and respectfully asked her which outfit she wanted to wear today.
Seeing that the maid was carrying her clothes, Luo Cuiwei was taken aback: "Did Xiahou Ling bring these for me?"
Yesterday, Steward Chen settled her in a side courtyard next to the main hall, and all her clothes and cosmetics were placed there.
The maid replied, "His Highness has ordered that all of the lady's belongings be moved to the main hall."
Although the marriage certificate has been submitted to the Court of Imperial Clan Affairs, the wedding ceremony has not yet taken place, and there has been no imperial decree to confer her title. Luo Cuiwei can only be considered Yun Lie's wife, but she is not the rightful "Princess Consort of Zhao". According to the rules, she should not be allowed to live in the main hall.
However, Luo Cuiwei wasn't entirely clear on the intricacies of the situation, and without giving it much thought, she thanked the maid and casually picked out a set of clothes. "Has His Highness gone out?"
"No, I was in the main hall discussing matters with Steward Chen."
****
After Luo Cuiwei changed her clothes and finished washing up, the maid led her to the dining hall for a meal.
He happened to run into Yun Lie halfway there, so he dismissed the maid and took Luo Cuiwei's hand to the dining hall.
Recalling that she had fallen asleep last night, Luo Cuiwei felt both ashamed and embarrassed, and awkwardly smiled apologetically, "Don't you need to go out again today?"
"Are you trying to kick me out?" Yun Lie glanced at her sideways. "You'd love for me to leave so you can continue looking at the ledgers?"
“No, no,” Luo Cuiwei quickly shook her head, wrapping her arms around his right arm. “Today I won’t look at the accounts, I’ll just look at you.”
She made such a huge mess last night; if she were to look at the accounts again today, this person might hold a grudge against her for life.
Yun Lie was clearly very satisfied with her proper attitude, and the corners of his lips slowly turned up. "You think just looking is enough?"
"Then, what else?" Luo Cuiwei blushed, suddenly unsure where to look.
Having read many "not-so-serious novels" and received subtle advice from Zhuo Yu before leaving home yesterday, she had a general idea of what newlyweds should do.
She was actually a little nervous about certain "indescribable things".
It seems that although I unexpectedly "escaped while asleep" last night, I still can't get around this matter.
Perhaps because she was preoccupied with unresolved matters, Luo Cuiwei could only manage to finish a bowl of porridge before being unable to eat anything else.
"Is this all you've eaten?" Yun Lie frowned in displeasure. "You didn't eat anything yesterday. Are you trying to become an immortal?"
"No, I'm not that hungry." Luo Cuiwei shook her head absentmindedly, her face flushed as she looked around, but she didn't dare to look at him.
Yun Lie raised an eyebrow, said "Oh," and didn't press her, but simply took her hand and led her out of the dining hall.
Seeing the two walking back to the main hall, Luo Cuiwei asked in a weak voice, "Where are we going..."
She's always been someone who dares to challenge herself and explore uncharted territory, so it's really rare for her to be this cowardly. She can't help but feel disgusted with herself.
May our ancestors bear witness, I was not originally such a worthless girl.
Yun Lie stopped and turned to look at her, who seemed ready to flee, a half-smile on his face: "What do you think?"
Luo Cuiwei's face flushed red and trembled. Overwhelmed with embarrassment and panic, she momentarily lost her composure and actually shook off his hand, turning and running away—
Of course, before it could run more than a few steps, it was captured again without any suspense.
"In broad daylight, under the clear sky, can't we... talk about reason?" she said, her face flushed, struggling and rambling incoherently.
She didn't really want to be so pretentious, but for some reason she couldn't help feeling that scalp-tingling embarrassment.
Yun Lie chuckled maliciously as he scooped her up in his arms. "Who told you I'm a reasonable person?"
----2018/3/5 6:30:26|51599090----
Chapter 36
Despite Luo Cuiwei's usual boldness and arrogance, she is still somewhat naive when it comes to matters of the heart.
Despite her extensive reading of various novels, she was always shy and embarrassed when kissing and hugging Yun Lie, but she wasn't overly coy. However, when it came to taking the next step, she became so cowardly that she only wanted to hide and run away.
Although due to the urgency of the matter, she and Yun Lie have not yet held a grand wedding ceremony according to royal regulations. In the rush, they did not even have time to formally pay respects to their parents and relatives. However, according to the newly revised Jin Law, since the Court of Imperial Clan Affairs filed their marriage certificate yesterday morning, the two have been husband and wife.
It is perfectly normal for a married couple to share a bed.
She understood the reasoning, but the feeling of embarrassment and panic that made her scalp tingle and her whole body feel like it was on fire was something she simply couldn't resist.
Throughout the journey, she buried her face tightly in Yun Lie's shoulder, barely revealing a sliver of skin.
Yet, one could still hear the occasional chuckle of a passing waiter.
Even the birds in the sky seem to be secretly laughing with every chirp.