jdhmnovel Chapter 149 The Prince's Marriage
Chapter 149 The Prince's Marriage
However, Ning He ignored his reaction, slowly picked up the teacup handed to him by his nanny, and took a sip.
Upon taking a sip of tea, Ning He was startled to discover that it was the priceless Imperial Longjing tea.
At this moment, he couldn't help but sigh, "Chu Ci is truly favored by the Emperor!"
This is precisely why he became even more determined to marry Chu Ci.
Looking at the pitiful man kneeling on the ground, Ning He sighed, "Considering that you've had a hard time too, I'll ask for a concubine position for you."
Shi An clenched his fists, his fingertips turning white, and slowly lowered his head, leaning forward slightly, his hands clasped in front of him, appearing extremely submissive, a stark contrast to his previous demeanor.
"Yes, Your Highness, I will follow your advice."
Ning He was somewhat disappointed by Shi An's performance.
If this person causes trouble, he can punish him for disrespect by having his legs broken. No matter how good-looking he is, it won't matter.
Let's see what he can use to compete with him in the future.
Ning He's lips curled down slightly, revealing a hint of annoyance. He glanced at Shi An, then left without lingering any longer.
After everyone left, Shi An slowly stood up from the chair, her body still trembling slightly.
He lowered his hands and gently stroked his knees, remaining silent for a long time.
Time passed by, and after about an hour, Shi An put on his veil and left home with a somewhat unsteady gait.
***
When Chu Ci arrived home, he was surprised to smell the rich aroma of food as soon as he entered the door.
Because Shi An should usually be asleep by this time.
Filled with doubt, she walked straight to the kitchen door and, sure enough, saw Shi An busy inside.
"It's so late, why did you suddenly decide to cook?" Chu Ci asked softly, standing at the door.
Upon hearing his wife's voice, Shi An stopped what he was doing, turned around, and gave a faint smile.
"I fried some glutinous rice balls, would you like some, my wife?"
Chu Ci nodded, walked over quickly, and hugged the person tightly from behind.
"I want to eat it, my husband, you've worked hard."
Her nose lightly touched Shi An's fair nape, and she gently kissed it again and again, her voice as tender as a lake in spring.
"Why are you cooking so late all of a sudden? Can't you sleep?"
Shi An's complexion improved considerably. He turned around and hugged Chu Ci, resting his cheek on his wife's shoulder.
"A little bit, but mainly it's been a long time since I've had a proper conversation with my wife, so I'm a bit lonely."
His voice seemed to carry a hint of grievance, which was very heartbreaking.
Seeing this, Chu Ci quickly raised his hand and gently stroked Shi An's back.
Her movements were slow and rhythmic, going from top to bottom and then from bottom to top, repeating this cycle several times.
Silent yet incredibly comforting.
The close physical contact made Shi An feel unparalleled warmth and care, and also gave him a great sense of security.
At that moment, he felt as if he had become one with the Chu Ci, and their hearts were merging together.
Shi An has always believed that hugs allow him to feel a stronger connection with his soul than kisses.
He particularly enjoyed the feeling of being completely and deeply intertwined with the Chu Ci (Songs of Chu).
However, since the glutinous rice balls still needed to be fried, Chu Ci didn't hold them for long before letting go and smilingly saying to Shi An, "Come on, let me help you fry the glutinous rice balls."
Shi An nodded, took a step to the side, and replied, "Okay."
The two worked together, and soon the fried glutinous rice balls were ready.
They sat side by side in the courtyard, bowls in hand, enjoying the beautiful moment.
It was a bit hot today, but the night breeze made it feel exceptionally comfortable, neither too hot nor too cold.
When Chu Ci was halfway through her meal, she reached out and touched Shi An's hand, then frowned and asked with concern.
"Why is your body still so cold? Are you taking your medicine properly?"
Shi An's eyes darted away, avoiding Chu Ci's gaze, and he stammered, "There...there is food."
Chu Ci could tell he was lying at a glance, and was somewhat surprised: "Why did you suddenly stop taking the medication?"
Shi An lowered her head and muttered softly, "I...I just think those medicines are too bitter, so I don't want to take them."
Chu Ci sighed helplessly and said gently, "I know those medicines are very bitter, but how can you get better if you don't take them?"
Shi An looked up at Chu Ci's serious expression, bit her lip, and said, "I don't really want children right now."
Chu Ci didn't expect him to say that, but she completely agreed.
Giving birth is a very dangerous thing. In her previous world, she knew several women who died because they were difficult to deal with.
To be honest, she felt that Shi An was still too young and there was no rush to have children.
Chu Ci smiled, reached out and patted Shi An's head, and said, "I'll listen to you, then we won't take the medicine for now."
Shi An's heart softened. "My wife is so good to me."
Chu Ci kissed the corner of his mouth, and the two lingered tenderly for a while before continuing to eat glutinous rice balls.
However, Chu Ci, who thought the glutinous rice balls were already cold, was burned when she took a bite.
"hiss..."
Seeing this, Shi An quickly went over and said, "My lady, let me blow on it for you. It's not hot."
As he spoke, he gently blew on Chu Ci's tongue, looking quite adorable.
Chu Ci was amused by his appearance, reached out and pinched the man's cheek, and said, "My husband is so good to me."
Upon hearing this, Shi An's face lit up with a smile like spring flowers in bloom, her eyes narrowing into slits as she spoke with great joy.
"My wife is so good. She has always been so good to me, so good that I don't know how to repay her."
Upon hearing this, Chu Ci's lips curled up slightly, revealing a doting smile. "You are my husband. If I don't treat you well, who else can I treat well?"
Shi An nodded. "That makes sense."
***
After finishing her late-night snack, Chu Ci slowly walked into the bathroom.
Shi An quickly finished tidying up the table and joined in.
Enveloped in warm water, with his beloved by his side, everything here made him feel incredibly safe and secure.
While helping Chu Ci wash her hair, Shi An suddenly remembered what had happened during the day and decided to test Chu Ci's attitude.
"My lady, what would you do if someone else insisted on marrying you?"
Shi An's voice sounded somewhat muffled in the steamy bathroom.
Chu Ci closed her eyes slightly and casually replied, "I will definitely refuse."
Shi An felt a little more at ease, but still asked with unease, "But what if he gets an imperial decree and His Majesty wants you to marry him?"
Chu Ci smiled and said, "No, His Majesty is very kind and would not force me to do anything I do not want to do."
"But what if His Majesty disregards your wishes and orders you to marry him?"
Chu Ci, feeling drowsy as Shi An fiddled with his hair, replied without hesitation, "Then I'll defy the imperial decree. You're the most important person to me. At worst, I'll take you away from the capital and live in seclusion in the mountains. But before we go into seclusion, I'll definitely beat up the Empress first."
Shi An almost laughed after hearing this, secretly admiring her for being his wife, whose thoughts were always so unique.
He had some initial concerns about the prince, but now those concerns had vanished.
His only thought now was to quickly finish his shower, then snuggle into the soft quilt with Chu Ci, embrace each other tightly, and drift off to sleep.
The following morning, a shocking piece of news struck like a bolt from the blue, catching all the ministers completely off guard.
The seventh prince is actually going to be sent away for a political marriage!
This decision is absolutely astonishing.
After all, Her Majesty the Queen has always been firmly opposed to sacrificing the happiness of men in exchange for peace between the two countries.
She considered this behavior to be a sign of weakness.
However, this time when the Turks sought peace, His Majesty unexpectedly agreed to the marriage alliance and decided to marry a prince to them.
This series of unexpected events is truly baffling and leaves people completely confused.