Your Affairs Are Mine to Decide!

Knock, knock!

Hearing the knock, Su Xian raised an eyebrow. He had not even started writing before he was interrupted.

"What is it?" Su Xian asked directly.

"Your Highness, the Empress has summoned you to the Imperial Palace. She said she wants you to bring the First Imperial Princess Consort along. She wishes to meet her."

My mother?

At those words, a gentle, elegant figure surfaced in Su Xian's mind, and warmth filled his heart.

A mother always doted on her son, and this was especially evident with her.

Whenever he made a mistake, if Old Mother stepped in, the old man would not dare utter a single word!

In this world, she was the one who loved him most.

After he had fused with the memories, this was the deepest impression left in Xue Qinghe's memories. Even he felt envious and moved by it.

Mom wanted to see her daughter-in-law?

Either emotionally or logically, he had to agree!

Besides, Qian Renxue had never experienced motherly love while growing up. Maybe Mom could give her some warmth for her soul. He did not want his wife to be so cold and distant.

"I'll enter the palace shortly. Tell the messenger guard to return first," Su Xian replied.

"Yes!"

Entertainment City could not be designed for the time being. Su Xian put down his pen and returned to the Back Garden.

Qian Renxue had not left. Leaning against the railing, her jade-like hand stirred the clear water as she played with the goldfish within. She looked peaceful and harmonious.

"Did you really write those lines?"

Noticing someone approaching, Qian Renxue glanced in his direction before turning away again and speaking to herself.

"If you like them, I can write you a poem every day and never repeat one for the rest of my life," Su Xian said with a smile.

All right!

That was bragging. His talent for plagiarism was not that powerful!

But how could a man say he could not do it in front of a girl?

He had no choice but to put on airs!

"No need. They were written well, but I do not like them that much," Qian Renxue said after a brief pause, shaking her head.

Su Xian: ??

What the hell was that supposed to mean?!

Watching Qian Renxue suddenly become cold and mature, Su Xian was utterly baffled. He had no idea what had happened.

Big sis?

Your character setting was supposed to be that of a down-and-out orphan girl. You had just been invested as the Imperial Prince Consort. Shouldn't you be flattered, anxious, and uneasy?

What now?

Were you dropping the act and reverting to Qian Renxue's personality on the very first day?

Were you not afraid I would suspect your origins?!

Could you at least show some professional standards as an undercover agent?!

To be honest, Su Xian would rather face the soft and delicate Xue Er than the Qian Renxue before him now.

There was no helping it. The latter was far too difficult to conquer!

But!

Would he, as a man, compromise?!

When facing a proud, aloof beauty with the air of a mature older sister—like Qian Renxue right now—he had to cling to her relentlessly!

For a man to win a girl over...

First, be shameless!

Second, be absolutely shameless!

Third, be shameless even to death!

"The Empress Dowager wants us to enter the palace and see her. If you have nothing else to do, let's leave now."

Having made up his mind, Su Xian's expression remained unchanged as he spoke bluntly.

"I am feeling a little unwell. Can we go another day?" Qian Renxue frowned, then directly refused.

She did not want to become too deeply involved with the imperial family right now. Otherwise, she feared she would be unable to bring herself to act when the time came.

"Feeling unwell?"

Su Xian curled his lips and walked toward Qian Renxue. "That's fine. There happens to be an Imperial Physician in the palace. I'll take you to see one."

"What are you trying to do?!"

Noticing Su Xian's ill-intentioned smile, Qian Renxue tensed and hurriedly pulled away from him.

"I'm taking you to see the Imperial Physician!"

As he spoke, Su Xian quickened his pace and scooped Qian Renxue into his arms. A faint orchid fragrance wafted over him, and her soft, delicate body was tender and comforting. His heart stirred as well.

"What are you doing? Put me down!"

Surrounded by the strong scent of a man and pressed against his solid, powerful, warm chest, Qian Renxue's face instantly turned crimson as she struggled frantically.

"You're my wife now. What is wrong with holding you?"

"Besides, aren't you feeling unwell? I can't exactly make you walk."

His tone was firm, and he looked as though it were only natural. Qian Renxue gritted her teeth in fury, yet could do nothing about it.

"I feel better now. Put me down quickly," Qian Renxue cried out.

"Don't worry, I'm not tired!"

Su Xian firmly shook his head. When the maids in the residence saw him carrying Qian Renxue, their faces filled with envious smiles as they began chatting and giggling among themselves.

This bastard!!

Hearing the laughter around her, Qian Renxue's face burned even hotter. Biting her rosy lips, she glared at Su Xian with eyes full of embarrassment and anger.

"I'm really better now. If you don't believe me, put me down and see."

Unable to bear the strange looks from everyone around them, and seeing that they were about to reach the main gate, Qian Renxue pursed her lips and pleaded.

Put you down?!

If I really put you down, I'd be an idiot!

No!

I won't let go even if it kills me!

Today, I'm going to be shameless!

"You're not better. Don't say another word."

He carried Qian Renxue out of the residence and climbed into the carriage amid the astonished stares of the people on the street.

Hmph!

Whether you're better or not, is that really for you to decide?!

Qian Renxue: ...

"Holy shit! Wasn't that the First Prince just now?!"

"I never expected the First Prince, who has always been so refined, kind, and humble, to be so reckless. It truly is surprising."

"What the hell do you know? The First Prince is already fourteen. I'd say that girl is probably someone he likes."

"That's a joyous occasion! We've all received no small amount of kindness from the First Prince. We ought to show our support, shouldn't we?"

"..."

"Congratulations, Your Highness!"

Suddenly, someone shouted, and in an instant, a tidal roar swept through the street.

Su Xian: ...

Damn it!

Good thing I'm a prince. Otherwise, with such a commotion, the old man might have slaughtered me that very night.

"You can put me down now, right?"

Hearing the voices outside, Qian Renxue was so embarrassed she could barely endure it. All her cold detachment had vanished as she blushed and timidly reminded him.

"No. I like holding you," Su Xian said without hesitation, shaking his head.

You like holding me?!

Qian Renxue: ...

Fuck me!!

You're the First Prince. Can you have even a little shame?!

Qian Renxue was so furious that her ears seemed to be smoking. By now, she completely understood that this guy before her was doing it on purpose!

"Put me down quickly. I'm uncomfortable like this."

Unable to use her Soul Power freely and unable to break free at all, Qian Renxue felt both humiliated and helpless. She could only plead with him.

"Oh!"

Just as she thought Su Xian was going to put her down, his hands shifted, pulling her directly into his embrace. The solid sensation of his chest pressed against her back as Su Xian leaned back against the carriage seat.

She was still being held by Su Xian, only in a different position!

That was right, a more comfortable position...

Qian Renxue: ...

Wuwuwu~ This is not how I imagined the script would go!!